NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Journeys in Japan
Kinosaki Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture is a popular hot spring resort. David Bull discovers its old fashioned charm. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Japan Railway Journal
Tokyu Corporation unveils an all-new train for the first time in 16 years - the Series 2020. See the latest technology onboard, and then join us for a luxurious ride on Izukyu's THE ROYAL EXPRESS.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 Lunch ON!
80% of the machines that make convenience store rice balls in Japan are produced in Fukuoka. The rice ball is a simple food, but the machines are developed with a whole lot of ingenuity and love.
08:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Tsumire-jiru Fish Ball Soup.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 OUR BLUE PLANET
Pioneering a Sustainable Future. The program features the 2014 Blue Planet Prize winners discussing how humans can contribute to protect the future of our blue planet.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 Kawaii International
Our feature story is all about sneakers! Meet a guy, who is obsessed with sneakers. Plus, our new segment "Kawaii in Real Life" gets real with your favorite kawaii girls online.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Crossing the Border - Korea's Divided Families.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Journeys in Japan
Kinosaki Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture is a popular hot spring resort. David Bull discovers its old fashioned charm. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
Tokyu Corporation unveils an all-new train for the first time in 16 years - the Series 2020. See the latest technology onboard, and then join us for a luxurious ride on Izukyu's THE ROYAL EXPRESS.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 J-Arena
Sport climbing will make its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, with bouldering, lead climbing and speed climbing disciplines combined in a single event. Japanese climbers are working on their speed skills.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 OUR BLUE PLANET
Pioneering a Sustainable Future. The program features the 2014 Blue Planet Prize winners discussing how humans can contribute to protect the future of our blue planet.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 Kawaii International
Our feature story is all about sneakers! Meet a guy, who is obsessed with sneakers. Plus, our new segment "Kawaii in Real Life" gets real with your favorite kawaii girls online.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Crossing the Border - Korea's Divided Families.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 J-Arena
Sport climbing will make its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, with bouldering, lead climbing and speed climbing disciplines combined in a single event. Japanese climbers are working on their speed skills.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Tokyu Corporation unveils an all-new train for the first time in 16 years - the Series 2020. See the latest technology onboard, and then join us for a luxurious ride on Izukyu's THE ROYAL EXPRESS.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Crossing the Border - Korea's Divided Families.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:40 Direct Talk
Tony Wu is an award-winning photographer known for rare images of life underwater. He talks of what nature can teach us and how we need to step out of our comfort zones to know the real planet earth.
21:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Karesansui.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 OUR BLUE PLANET
Pioneering a Sustainable Future. The program features the 2014 Blue Planet Prize winners discussing how humans can contribute to protect the future of our blue planet.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 Kawaii International
Our feature story is all about sneakers! Meet a guy, who is obsessed with sneakers. Plus, our new segment "Kawaii in Real Life" gets real with your favorite kawaii girls online.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 Somewhere Street
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and one of the most modernized cities in Southeast Asia. Let's start walking around this bustling city!
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:10 NHK Documentary
Capitalism has created both enormous prosperity and inequality. The world's 62 richest people now control as much wealth as the 3.6 billion poorest. We explore capitalism today and how it's evolving.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:10 J-FLICKS
On this episode, we look at some of the Japanese films featured in the Berlin International Film Festival this year, including director Kazuhiro Soda's latest film, Inland Sea.
02:40 Anime Supernova
Shuhei Morita is a renowned digital animator who brings a distinctively Asian aesthetic to his magic realist works. He got his break thanks to one of Japan's most revered animators.
02:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Japanese Leek Pancakes.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:10 Kurara Hokusai's Daughter
This program is about O-Ei, the daughter of celebrated ukiyo-e artist, Hokusai. She devoted her life to supporting her father's work. Eventually, she became an accomplished artist in her own right.
03:53 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Wakayama Prefecture is located in the southern part of Honshu. Our traveler will ride through historical sacred sites. He will also enjoy local products like persimmon and pickled plum.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Crossing the Border - Korea's Divided Families.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Saikyo-zuke with Spanish Mackerel (2) Yakitori-don Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
07:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Jongmyo Shrine.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 J-Arena
Sport climbing will make its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020, with bouldering, lead climbing and speed climbing disciplines combined in a single event. Japanese climbers are working on their speed skills.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:10 Kurara Hokusai's Daughter
This program is about O-Ei, the daughter of celebrated ukiyo-e artist, Hokusai. She devoted her life to supporting her father's work. Eventually, she became an accomplished artist in her own right.
09:53 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Wakayama Prefecture is located in the southern part of Honshu. Our traveler will ride through historical sacred sites. He will also enjoy local products like persimmon and pickled plum.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 An Honest Death
This story documents the final 450 days of an end-of-life specialist who helped thousands of patients die peacefully. Once diagnosed with terminal cancer, how did he face his own death?
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Saikyo-zuke with Spanish Mackerel (2) Yakitori-don Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will feature Edo's auspicious decorations and customs to celebrate the children's festival in May.
12:50 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-1.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:10 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
13:35 Direct Talk
Yoichi Ochiai uses tech to conjure visual wizardry unlike any seen before. He is interested in the relationship between human society and computers. He talks about his concept of "digital nature".
13:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Jongmyo Shrine.
13:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "New Creatures Song"...
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 J-FLICKS
On this episode, we look at some of the Japanese films featured in the Berlin International Film Festival this year, including director Kazuhiro Soda's latest film, Inland Sea.
14:40 Anime Supernova
Shuhei Morita is a renowned digital animator who brings a distinctively Asian aesthetic to his magic realist works. He got his break thanks to one of Japan's most revered animators.
14:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Japanese Leek Pancakes.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:10 Kurara Hokusai's Daughter
This program is about O-Ei, the daughter of celebrated ukiyo-e artist, Hokusai. She devoted her life to supporting her father's work. Eventually, she became an accomplished artist in her own right.
15:53 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Wakayama Prefecture is located in the southern part of Honshu. Our traveler will ride through historical sacred sites. He will also enjoy local products like persimmon and pickled plum.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 An Honest Death
This story documents the final 450 days of an end-of-life specialist who helped thousands of patients die peacefully. Once diagnosed with terminal cancer, how did he face his own death?
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Saikyo-zuke with Spanish Mackerel (2) Yakitori-don Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
18:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will feature Edo's auspicious decorations and customs to celebrate the children's festival in May.
18:50 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-1.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:10 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
19:35 Direct Talk
The Suwada Blacksmith Works makes sharp, high-quality nail clippers that are used everywhere from salons to medical clinics. The firm was heavily in debt, but Tomoyuki Kobayashi turned things around.
19:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Jongmyo Shrine.
19:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "New Creatures Song"...
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:10 Kurara Hokusai's Daughter
This program is about O-Ei, the daughter of celebrated ukiyo-e artist, Hokusai. She devoted her life to supporting her father's work. Eventually, she became an accomplished artist in her own right.
20:53 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
21:10 J-FLICKS
On this episode, we look at some of the Japanese films featured in the Berlin International Film Festival this year, including director Kazuhiro Soda's latest film, Inland Sea.
21:40 Anime Supernova
Shuhei Morita is a renowned digital animator who brings a distinctively Asian aesthetic to his magic realist works. He got his break thanks to one of Japan's most revered animators.
21:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Japanese Leek Pancakes.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Wakayama Prefecture is located in the southern part of Honshu. Our traveler will ride through historical sacred sites. He will also enjoy local products like persimmon and pickled plum.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 An Honest Death
This story documents the final 450 days of an end-of-life specialist who helped thousands of patients die peacefully. Once diagnosed with terminal cancer, how did he face his own death?
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Visit the Home of Luxurious Silk Kimono Fabrics & Hike an Old Road to Kyoto. This show aimed at overseas visitors offers info on where to go, what to see, and how to experience Japan, like an expert.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Visit the Home of Luxurious Silk Kimono Fabrics & Hike an Old Road to Kyoto. This show aimed at overseas visitors offers info on where to go, what to see, and how to experience Japan, like an expert.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:10 J-MELO
People all over the world love J-rock, so J-MELO brought some of the most exciting acts to the NHK Hall for a live event called J-MELO Rocks 2018. In the spotlight this week: the visual-kei band SID.
01:40 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "New Creatures Song"...
01:45 Japan-easy
Today: Self-introductions and explanation of things' names using "desu." Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language! Through basic conversations, viewers will see that "Japanese is Easy!"
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:10 Direct Talk
Chaebol Company like Samsung brought rapid economic growth, but also disparities and its dependency in Korea. Prof. Chang, a Chaebol specialist, thinks structural reform is required for true growth.
02:25 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Today: Mt. Gassan, Yamagata.
02:40 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: Tidal flat home of a living fossil.
02:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "CYCLE AROUND JAPAN" which proposes a new journey of Japan, and provides useful information to enjoy the adventure on a bike.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:10 Kurara Hokusai's Daughter
This program is about O-Ei, the daughter of celebrated ukiyo-e artist, Hokusai. She devoted her life to supporting her father's work. Eventually, she became an accomplished artist in her own right.
03:50 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: Cradles of Life in Reeds Beds.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 Hometown Stories
Mao Higashi drives a grocery truck in central Japan, bringing fresh produce, ready-made meals, and some friendly chit-chat to her customers: elderly residents having trouble shopping for themselves.
04:35 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
04:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Sea of Okhotsk coast is a very precious place where drift ice can be seen in Japan. Our host will attempt drift ice walking with the help of a guide, an activity unique to this area.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:10 An Honest Death
This story documents the final 450 days of an end-of-life specialist who helped thousands of patients die peacefully. Once diagnosed with terminal cancer, how did he face his own death?
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 Biz Stream
We examine the home electronics business. Japan's home appliance market has seen a recent increase in sales, and foreign manufacturers have a large presence. We focus on their global strategies.
06:40 Direct Talk
The Suwada Blacksmith Works makes sharp, high-quality nail clippers that are used everywhere from salons to medical clinics. The firm was heavily in debt, but Tomoyuki Kobayashi turned things around.
06:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: To-ji.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:10 NHK Documentary
Capitalism has created both enormous prosperity and inequality. The world's 62 richest people now control as much wealth as the 3.6 billion poorest. We explore capitalism today and how it's evolving.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 J-FLICKS
On this episode, we look at some of the Japanese films featured in the Berlin International Film Festival this year, including director Kazuhiro Soda's latest film, Inland Sea.
08:40 Anime Supernova
Shuhei Morita is a renowned digital animator who brings a distinctively Asian aesthetic to his magic realist works. He got his break thanks to one of Japan's most revered animators.
08:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Japanese Leek Pancakes.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:10 Kurara Hokusai's Daughter
This program is about O-Ei, the daughter of celebrated ukiyo-e artist, Hokusai. She devoted her life to supporting her father's work. Eventually, she became an accomplished artist in her own right.
09:50 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: Cradles of Life in Reeds Beds.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 Hometown Stories
Mao Higashi drives a grocery truck in central Japan, bringing fresh produce, ready-made meals, and some friendly chit-chat to her customers: elderly residents having trouble shopping for themselves.
10:35 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
10:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Sea of Okhotsk coast is a very precious place where drift ice can be seen in Japan. Our host will attempt drift ice walking with the help of a guide, an activity unique to this area.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 The Professional
Naoaki Kawahara, a marine life specialist, tracks down rare sea creatures for a Japanese aquarium. Our underwater cameras capture him at work in waters off subtropical Japan and southern Australia.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 Biz Stream
We examine the home electronics business. Japan's home appliance market has seen a recent increase in sales, and foreign manufacturers have a large presence. We focus on their global strategies.
12:40 Direct Talk
Chaebol Company like Samsung brought rapid economic growth, but also disparities and its dependency in Korea. Prof. Chang, a Chaebol specialist, thinks structural reform is required for true growth.
12:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: To-ji.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:10 NHK Documentary
Capitalism has created both enormous prosperity and inequality. The world's 62 richest people now control as much wealth as the 3.6 billion poorest. We explore capitalism today and how it's evolving.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 Somewhere Street
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and one of the most modernized cities in Southeast Asia. Let's start walking around this bustling city!
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:10 Kurara Hokusai's Daughter
This program is about O-Ei, the daughter of celebrated ukiyo-e artist, Hokusai. She devoted her life to supporting her father's work. Eventually, she became an accomplished artist in her own right.
15:50 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: Cradles of Life in Reeds Beds.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 Hometown Stories
Mao Higashi drives a grocery truck in central Japan, bringing fresh produce, ready-made meals, and some friendly chit-chat to her customers: elderly residents having trouble shopping for themselves.
16:35 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
16:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Sea of Okhotsk coast is a very precious place where drift ice can be seen in Japan. Our host will attempt drift ice walking with the help of a guide, an activity unique to this area.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 The Professional
Naoaki Kawahara, a marine life specialist, tracks down rare sea creatures for a Japanese aquarium. Our underwater cameras capture him at work in waters off subtropical Japan and southern Australia.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Biz Stream
We examine the home electronics business. Japan's home appliance market has seen a recent increase in sales, and foreign manufacturers have a large presence. We focus on their global strategies.
18:40 Direct Talk
Professor Kathy Willis, Director of Science at Kew Gardens, discusses the state of the world's plants and her mission to track the threats to biodiversity from climate change and habitat loss.
18:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: To-ji.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:10 NHK Documentary
Capitalism has created both enormous prosperity and inequality. The world's 62 richest people now control as much wealth as the 3.6 billion poorest. We explore capitalism today and how it's evolving.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:10 Kurara Hokusai's Daughter
This program is about O-Ei, the daughter of celebrated ukiyo-e artist, Hokusai. She devoted her life to supporting her father's work. Eventually, she became an accomplished artist in her own right.
20:50 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: Cradles of Life in Reeds Beds.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
21:10 Direct Talk
Tony Wu is an award-winning photographer known for rare images of life underwater. He talks of what nature can teach us and how we need to step out of our comfort zones to know the real planet earth.
21:25 Japan-easy
Today: Self-introductions and explanation of things' names using "desu." Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language! Through basic conversations, viewers will see that "Japanese is Easy!"
21:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-1.
21:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "CYCLE AROUND JAPAN" which proposes a new journey of Japan, and provides useful information to enjoy the adventure on a bike.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 Hometown Stories
Mao Higashi drives a grocery truck in central Japan, bringing fresh produce, ready-made meals, and some friendly chit-chat to her customers: elderly residents having trouble shopping for themselves.
22:35 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
22:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Sea of Okhotsk coast is a very precious place where drift ice can be seen in Japan. Our host will attempt drift ice walking with the help of a guide, an activity unique to this area.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 The Professional
Naoaki Kawahara, a marine life specialist, tracks down rare sea creatures for a Japanese aquarium. Our underwater cameras capture him at work in waters off subtropical Japan and southern Australia.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Japanology Plus
100 yen shops offer surprisingly high quality merchandise. Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Medical Frontiers
Devices developed in Japan, such as a pedaled wheelchair and a walker with an electric lift, are transforming rehabilitation therapy for people recovering from strokes and serious accidents.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
The irori hearth has its roots deep in Japanese life. Even in modern days, the irori continues to bring comfort to Japanese souls. This episode explores its warm allure, some old, some new.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Designer Miya Nishiyama's mission is to create garments entirely by hand, around the concept "kawaii clothes for the everyday". Her emphasis lies on producing special "one-and-only" numbers.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 Direct Talk
Professor Kathy Willis, Director of Science at Kew Gardens, discusses the state of the world's plants and her mission to track the threats to biodiversity from climate change and habitat loss.
06:25 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Today: Mt. Gassan, Yamagata.
06:40 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: Tidal flat home of a living fossil.
06:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "CYCLE AROUND JAPAN" which proposes a new journey of Japan, and provides useful information to enjoy the adventure on a bike.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:10 J-MELO
People all over the world love J-rock, so J-MELO brought some of the most exciting acts to the NHK Hall for a live event called J-MELO Rocks 2018. In the spotlight this week: the visual-kei band SID.
07:40 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "New Creatures Song"...
07:45 Japan-easy
Today: Self-introductions and explanation of things' names using "desu." Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language! Through basic conversations, viewers will see that "Japanese is Easy!"
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 Somewhere Street
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and one of the most modernized cities in Southeast Asia. Let's start walking around this bustling city!
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Designer Miya Nishiyama's mission is to create garments entirely by hand, around the concept "kawaii clothes for the everyday". Her emphasis lies on producing special "one-and-only" numbers.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Inside Lens
An increasing number of Japanese are becoming dependent on wearing surgical masks to cope with the anxiety they feel when interacting with others. Will they ever be able to take off the mask?
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Direct Talk
Tony Wu is an award-winning photographer known for rare images of life underwater. He talks of what nature can teach us and how we need to step out of our comfort zones to know the real planet earth.
12:45 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Jongmyo Shrine.
12:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "CYCLE AROUND JAPAN" which proposes a new journey of Japan, and provides useful information to enjoy the adventure on a bike.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 J-MELO
People all over the world love J-rock, so J-MELO brought some of the most exciting acts to the NHK Hall for a live event called J-MELO Rocks 2018. In the spotlight this week: the visual-kei band SID.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 The Mark of Beauty
The irori hearth has its roots deep in Japanese life. Even in modern days, the irori continues to bring comfort to Japanese souls. This episode explores its warm allure, some old, some new.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Designer Miya Nishiyama's mission is to create garments entirely by hand, around the concept "kawaii clothes for the everyday". Her emphasis lies on producing special "one-and-only" numbers.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Inside Lens
An increasing number of Japanese are becoming dependent on wearing surgical masks to cope with the anxiety they feel when interacting with others. Will they ever be able to take off the mask?
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 The Mark of Beauty
The irori hearth has its roots deep in Japanese life. Even in modern days, the irori continues to bring comfort to Japanese souls. This episode explores its warm allure, some old, some new.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 J-MELO
People all over the world love J-rock, so J-MELO brought some of the most exciting acts to the NHK Hall for a live event called J-MELO Rocks 2018. In the spotlight this week: the visual-kei band SID.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Inside Lens
An increasing number of Japanese are becoming dependent on wearing surgical masks to cope with the anxiety they feel when interacting with others. Will they ever be able to take off the mask?
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:40 Direct Talk
Yanagiya has a 70% global share of the machines that produce "surimi" crab sticks. We talk with company president Yoshio Yanagiya about making imitation crab that tastes just like the real thing.
21:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Paper Balloon Festival, Akita.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Designer Miya Nishiyama's mission is to create garments entirely by hand, around the concept "kawaii clothes for the everyday". Her emphasis lies on producing special "one-and-only" numbers.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Trails to Tsukiji
This time, we focus on SANSHO, a Japanese spice that resembles pepper but is actually a spicy citrus fruit with a refreshing aroma. We learn the secrets of this unique Japanese ingredient.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Science View
Nano-carbon materials are made by arranging carbon atoms on a nanometer scale. Research is now underway for various applications including heat radiating sheets and next generation cancer treatment.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto 2016
In her 20th spring in Ohara, Venetia talks about her life there. In her renewed garden, she enjoys an Easter egg hunt with children. During a visit to her friend's house, she tries making miso.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 Journeys in Japan
Sarah MacDonald explores Mt. Tsukuba and a blossoming plum grove on the hike up, as well as Makabe's enchanting Hina Doll Festival and other traditions of the old castle town.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 imagine-nation
Featuring the manga "ATOM THE BEGINNING", a prequel of Osamu Tezuka's ASTRO BOY. The manga tells the story of what happens up until the birth of ASTRO BOY, and is considered an "episode zero" story.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Inside Lens
An increasing number of Japanese are becoming dependent on wearing surgical masks to cope with the anxiety they feel when interacting with others. Will they ever be able to take off the mask?
