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
This featured segment looks at the "sharing economy". In Japan, a new kind of "skill-sharing" has become popular. We will examine how it is changing the way people live and work here.
06:40 Direct Talk
Musician Yoshihide Otomo has many sides, composing soundtracks for film and TV while also making experimental music unbound by conventional styles like jazz and pop. He explains his musical vision.
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. Shirakawa-go and Gokayama.
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
Nobue Kai is an 86-year-old picture book author whose drawings focus on weeds. We followed her for a full year as she documented a breathtaking universe hiding in plain sight at our feet.
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 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.
08:25 Hokkaido in Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Kushiro Marsh.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 19, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 Entertainment Nippon 2018 perfume
We're giving you an up-close and behind-the-scenes look at Japan's leading electro-pop trio Perfume's live concert, Reframe.Get ready to be blown away by performances that use cutting-edge technology.
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
Iwami Kagura is a traditional performing art. Follow performers with intellectual disabilities as they travel to a festival in France, where one member challenges himself to break out of his shell.
10:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage today is Noboribetsu, one of Japan's major hot-spring resorts. You will see many volcanic ducts along the valley. Our host tries out a natural hot spring footbath in the river.
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 Face To Face
In 2007, Dr. Taiji Hasuda set up a "baby hatch" to save abandoned newborns. He also operates a 24-hour hot line for mothers. He talks about the compelling social issues behind his actions.
11:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature a mysterious wooden architecture in Edo.
11:50 Blends
This program is a fusion of Western and Asian music played with only Japanese traditional instruments. Famous songs will be covered by distinguished musicians in Japan: KOKYU.
11:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: The Game of Go.
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
This featured segment looks at the "sharing economy". In Japan, a new kind of "skill-sharing" has become popular. We will examine how it is changing the way people live and work here.
12:40 Direct Talk
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former Prime Minister of Denmark, speaks about her new role as head of the global charity, Save the Children, where she has become a champion for children's rights.
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. Shirakawa-go and Gokayama.
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
Nobue Kai is an 86-year-old picture book author whose drawings focus on weeds. We followed her for a full year as she documented a breathtaking universe hiding in plain sight at our feet.
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 Videos Gone Viral
The program introduces the best videos revealing Japan from unique perspectives: Japanese viral videos, foreigners introducing Japan, and many more!
14:20 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. Wadi Rum Protected Area.
14:25 Blends
We'll introduce tsugaru-shamisen, an instrument deeply rooted in Aomori and played powerfully and ad-libbed. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 19, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 Entertainment Nippon 2018 perfume
We're giving you an up-close and behind-the-scenes look at Japan's leading electro-pop trio Perfume's live concert, Reframe.Get ready to be blown away by performances that use cutting-edge technology.
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
Iwami Kagura is a traditional performing art. Follow performers with intellectual disabilities as they travel to a festival in France, where one member challenges himself to break out of his shell.
16:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage today is Noboribetsu, one of Japan's major hot-spring resorts. You will see many volcanic ducts along the valley. Our host tries out a natural hot spring footbath in the river.
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 Face To Face
In 2007, Dr. Taiji Hasuda set up a "baby hatch" to save abandoned newborns. He also operates a 24-hour hot line for mothers. He talks about the compelling social issues behind his actions.
17:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature a mysterious wooden architecture in Edo.
17:50 Blends
This program is a fusion of Western and Asian music played with only Japanese traditional instruments. Famous songs will be covered by distinguished musicians in Japan: KOKYU.
17:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: The Game of Go.
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 GRAND SUMO LIVE MAY TOURNAMENT
NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts GRAND SUMO May tournament Day 8 action live from Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo. Top wrestlers come into the half way point of the 15 day contest held in Tokyo.
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
Nobue Kai is an 86-year-old picture book author whose drawings focus on weeds. We followed her for a full year as she documented a breathtaking universe hiding in plain sight at our feet.
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 Entertainment Nippon 2018 perfume
We're giving you an up-close and behind-the-scenes look at Japan's leading electro-pop trio Perfume's live concert, Reframe.Get ready to be blown away by performances that use cutting-edge technology.
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
Mahar Lagmay is a geologist working to increase people's preparedness for natural hazards. He talks of the critical value of open data, for disaster mitigation in the time of climate change.
21:25 Japan-easy
The past tense and its negative form of "Adjective + 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 1-7.
21:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we features the program "TOKYO EYE 2020" in which you would discover the many faces of the world's most exciting metropolis that will host the 2020 Olympics.
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
Iwami Kagura is a traditional performing art. Follow performers with intellectual disabilities as they travel to a festival in France, where one member challenges himself to break out of his shell.
22:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage today is Noboribetsu, one of Japan's major hot-spring resorts. You will see many volcanic ducts along the valley. Our host tries out a natural hot spring footbath in the river.
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 Face To Face
In 2007, Dr. Taiji Hasuda set up a "baby hatch" to save abandoned newborns. He also operates a 24-hour hot line for mothers. He talks about the compelling social issues behind his actions.
23:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature a mysterious wooden architecture in Edo.
23:50 Blends
This program is a fusion of Western and Asian music played with only Japanese traditional instruments. Famous songs will be covered by distinguished musicians in Japan: KOKYU.
23:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: The Game of Go.
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
American David E. Wells shares his love of Japanese cuisine. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, he speaks about his dedication to Japanese ingredients.
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
Conventional wisdom says that 6 months after a stroke, rehabilitation does little to improve paralysis. But a new treatment that magnetically stimulates the brain is overturning that idea.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 21, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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. Today: Dewa Sanzan, Mystic Mountains of Prayers.
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
A web-based project named "Higashi Tokyo Makers Row" has been shedding new light on the eastern region of Tokyo, called Higashi Tokyo, and its once-robust makers' community.
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
Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, led the country to become one of the richest ASEAN countries. This is the 1st part of an interview with Dr. Mahathir to talk on economy.
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: The Forest of Ise Shrine.
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: A forest garden created by cattle.
06:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we features the program "TOKYO EYE 2020" in which you would discover the many faces of the world's most exciting metropolis that will host the 2020 Olympics.
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
Join May J. for your weekly delivery of Japanese music! This week,Junretsu and BOYS AND MEN drop in to chat and dance. And director Kazuaki Seki explains how he makes videos for acts like Perfume.
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 "See the Wiggle Men!"...
07:45 Japan-easy
The past tense and its negative form of "Adjective + 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 Videos Gone Viral
The program introduces the best videos revealing Japan from unique perspectives: Japanese viral videos, foreigners introducing Japan, and many more!
08:20 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. Wadi Rum Protected Area.
08:25 Blends
We'll introduce tsugaru-shamisen, an instrument deeply rooted in Aomori and played powerfully and ad-libbed. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 20, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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. Today: Dewa Sanzan, Mystic Mountains of Prayers.
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
A web-based project named "Higashi Tokyo Makers Row" has been shedding new light on the eastern region of Tokyo, called Higashi Tokyo, and its once-robust makers' community.
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
A small village in the Indo-Myanmar border, people spend their night in semi-darkness. The Electricity Dept. re-promised to deliver the electricity. Did the village have the light in the end?
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
Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the former PM of Malaysia, is known for his bold ideas. In this 2nd part of an interview, we hear his views on stability and security both in Asia and the rest of the world.
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: Wudang Mountains.
12:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we features the program "TOKYO EYE 2020" in which you would discover the many faces of the world's most exciting metropolis that will host the 2020 Olympics.
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
Join May J. for your weekly delivery of Japanese music! This week,Junretsu and BOYS AND MEN drop in to chat and dance. And director Kazuaki Seki explains how he makes videos for acts like Perfume.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 20, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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. Today: Dewa Sanzan, Mystic Mountains of Prayers.
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
A web-based project named "Higashi Tokyo Makers Row" has been shedding new light on the eastern region of Tokyo, called Higashi Tokyo, and its once-robust makers' community.
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
A small village in the Indo-Myanmar border, people spend their night in semi-darkness. The Electricity Dept. re-promised to deliver the electricity. Did the village have the light in the end?
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 20, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
Join May J. for your weekly delivery of Japanese music! This week,Junretsu and BOYS AND MEN drop in to chat and dance. And director Kazuaki Seki explains how he makes videos for acts like Perfume.
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
A small village in the Indo-Myanmar border, people spend their night in semi-darkness. The Electricity Dept. re-promised to deliver the electricity. Did the village have the light in the end?
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
Yaskawa Electric is one of the world's four big manufacturers of industrial robots. We speak with company president Hiroshi Ogasawara about the Chinese market and the future of industrial robotics.
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. Dewa Sanzan: The Mountains of Prayer.
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. Today: Dewa Sanzan, Mystic Mountains of Prayers.
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
A web-based project named "Higashi Tokyo Makers Row" has been shedding new light on the eastern region of Tokyo, called Higashi Tokyo, and its once-robust makers' community.
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
Garlic became a part of the Japanese diet just 50 years ago, but it's quickly become one of the country's favorites. Discover the unique ways garlic is cultivated and processed here!
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
Ultrafine bubbles are gaining attention for their uses in the fishing industry, agricultural industry, medical field, and more. Join us as we take a look at Japan's cutting-edge bubble technology.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 22, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
John Daub observes a mystical festival in the land of the gods-Mihonoseki, Shimane Pref. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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
The anime Megalobox is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ashita No Joe manga. In the new story, a man called Junk Dog participates in fixed boxing matches in an underground ring in order to live.
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
A small village in the Indo-Myanmar border, people spend their night in semi-darkness. The Electricity Dept. re-promised to deliver the electricity. Did the village have the light in the end?
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 J-Trip Plan
Discover the must-see sights in the mountains and seas near UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle. When travelling by shinkansen, you can get cool shots of Mt. Fuji, huge buildings and the passing scenery.
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 Medical Frontiers
Conventional wisdom says that 6 months after a stroke, rehabilitation does little to improve paralysis. But a new treatment that magnetically stimulates the brain is overturning that idea.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 21, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 Journeys in Japan
John Daub observes a mystical festival in the land of the gods-Mihonoseki, Shimane Pref. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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 imagine-nation
The anime Megalobox is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ashita No Joe manga. In the new story, a man called Junk Dog participates in fixed boxing matches in an underground ring in order to live.
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 Document 72 Hours
Long-haul truckers work and even sleep in their vehicles. A truck stop in western Japan gives them a place to relax, eat and even take a bath. For 3 days, we spoke to drivers taking a break here.
11:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Tea Rooms.
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 J-Trip Plan
Discover the must-see sights in the mountains and seas near UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle. When travelling by shinkansen, you can get cool shots of Mt. Fuji, huge buildings and the passing scenery.
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 Medical Frontiers
Conventional wisdom says that 6 months after a stroke, rehabilitation does little to improve paralysis. But a new treatment that magnetically stimulates the brain is overturning that idea.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 21, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 Journeys in Japan
John Daub observes a mystical festival in the land of the gods-Mihonoseki, Shimane Pref. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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 imagine-nation
The anime Megalobox is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ashita No Joe manga. In the new story, a man called Junk Dog participates in fixed boxing matches in an underground ring in order to live.
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 Document 72 Hours
Long-haul truckers work and even sleep in their vehicles. A truck stop in western Japan gives them a place to relax, eat and even take a bath. For 3 days, we spoke to drivers taking a break here.
17:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Tea Rooms.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 21, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 Medical Frontiers
Conventional wisdom says that 6 months after a stroke, rehabilitation does little to improve paralysis. But a new treatment that magnetically stimulates the brain is overturning that idea.
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 Document 72 Hours
Long-haul truckers work and even sleep in their vehicles. A truck stop in western Japan gives them a place to relax, eat and even take a bath. For 3 days, we spoke to drivers taking a break here.
20:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Tea Rooms.
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
Japan-born Anyango is the first woman in the world to play the nyatiti, a traditional stringed instrument played by the Luo people of Kenya. What drives her to spread its sound around the world?
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. Kamakura:To Become a Full-fledged Zen Monk.
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 Journeys in Japan
John Daub observes a mystical festival in the land of the gods-Mihonoseki, Shimane Pref. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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 imagine-nation
The anime Megalobox is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ashita No Joe manga. In the new story, a man called Junk Dog participates in fixed boxing matches in an underground ring in order to live.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Akita is located at the Sea of Japan coast in Tohoku. Its beauty of mountains and sea, hot springs are main attraction. This is the place that preserves one of Japan's most interesting traditions.
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 Biz Buzz Japan
Luxury fruit and new technology change Japan's agribusiness. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 23, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
There are great tourist spots throughout Japan. But the local regions also have shops and restaurants in Tokyo, where you can enjoy their culture and cuisine without ever leaving the city.
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 3-Day Dare*Devils
A daredevil travels to the city of Kofu to experience Japan's ultra-high-pressure washer and cleans the region's largest shrine before a big festival. The daredevil: Edho Zell from Indonesia.
04:45 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Taiwan Part 2: Food expert Kentetsu Koh meets the Tao people on Orchid Island. They keep their tradition of fishing for sacred flying fish and follow strict rules on how to prepare and eat it.
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 Document 72 Hours
Long-haul truckers work and even sleep in their vehicles. A truck stop in western Japan gives them a place to relax, eat and even take a bath. For 3 days, we spoke to drivers taking a break here.
05:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Tea Rooms.
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 Japanology Plus
American David E. Wells shares his love of Japanese cuisine. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, he speaks about his dedication to Japanese ingredients.
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 Science View
Ultrafine bubbles are gaining attention for their uses in the fishing industry, agricultural industry, medical field, and more. Join us as we take a look at Japan's cutting-edge bubble technology.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 22, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
There are great tourist spots throughout Japan. But the local regions also have shops and restaurants in Tokyo, where you can enjoy their culture and cuisine without ever leaving the city.
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 3-Day Dare*Devils
A daredevil travels to the city of Kofu to experience Japan's ultra-high-pressure washer and cleans the region's largest shrine before a big festival. The daredevil: Edho Zell from Indonesia.
10:45 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Taiwan Part 2: Food expert Kentetsu Koh meets the Tao people on Orchid Island. They keep their tradition of fishing for sacred flying fish and follow strict rules on how to prepare and eat it.
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 Her Story
We introduce fashion designer Ariunaa Surenjav, who is winning plaudits from fashion critics around the world for her daring combinations of traditional Mongolian nomadic dress and Western styles.
11:50 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
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 Japanology Plus
American David E. Wells shares his love of Japanese cuisine. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, he speaks about his dedication to Japanese ingredients.
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 Science View
Ultrafine bubbles are gaining attention for their uses in the fishing industry, agricultural industry, medical field, and more. Join us as we take a look at Japan's cutting-edge bubble technology.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 22, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
There are great tourist spots throughout Japan. But the local regions also have shops and restaurants in Tokyo, where you can enjoy their culture and cuisine without ever leaving the city.
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 3-Day Dare*Devils
A daredevil travels to the city of Kofu to experience Japan's ultra-high-pressure washer and cleans the region's largest shrine before a big festival. The daredevil: Edho Zell from Indonesia.
16:45 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Taiwan Part 2: Food expert Kentetsu Koh meets the Tao people on Orchid Island. They keep their tradition of fishing for sacred flying fish and follow strict rules on how to prepare and eat it.
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 Her Story
We introduce fashion designer Ariunaa Surenjav, who is winning plaudits from fashion critics around the world for her daring combinations of traditional Mongolian nomadic dress and Western styles.
17:50 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 22, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 Science View
Ultrafine bubbles are gaining attention for their uses in the fishing industry, agricultural industry, medical field, and more. Join us as we take a look at Japan's cutting-edge bubble technology.
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 Her Story
We introduce fashion designer Ariunaa Surenjav, who is winning plaudits from fashion critics around the world for her daring combinations of traditional Mongolian nomadic dress and Western styles.
20:50 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
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
Chi Chia-wei has fought for gay rights for over 30 years, and is a key player in Taiwan's move towards legalizing same-sex marriage - a first in Asia if realized. He speaks about his long crusade.
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. Miyajima: The Eternal Flame.
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
There are great tourist spots throughout Japan. But the local regions also have shops and restaurants in Tokyo, where you can enjoy their culture and cuisine without ever leaving the city.
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 3-Day Dare*Devils
A daredevil travels to the city of Kofu to experience Japan's ultra-high-pressure washer and cleans the region's largest shrine before a big festival. The daredevil: Edho Zell from Indonesia.
23:45 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Taiwan Part 2: Food expert Kentetsu Koh meets the Tao people on Orchid Island. They keep their tradition of fishing for sacred flying fish and follow strict rules on how to prepare and eat it.
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 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Two-minute Steak with Wasabi Sauce and Rice. (2) Deep-fried Spicy Kabocha. (3) Turnip and Arugula Salad. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
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 Japan Railway Journal
Tobu Railway's Revaty has a unique feature which allows the train to split in 2, and travel to separate destinations. See the technology used and how the company is revitalizing the Nikko area.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from May 24, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 Core Kyoto
Today: Potter Kanjiro Kawai, freely creating a homely warmth. The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Osaka Cityscapes. Overlapping neon signs: this bustling city's packed with unique designs. Prof. Shinya Hashizume explores how its cityscapes combine trade, tourism, and town planning.
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 Her Story
We introduce fashion designer Ariunaa Surenjav, who is winning plaudits from fashion critics around the world for her daring combinations of traditional Mongolian nomadic dress and Western styles.
05:50 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
