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
A close-up look at cities worldwide,as seen by a walking tourist.Viewers visit places off the beaten path and meet people.Enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.Near North Sichuan Road
00:54 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Lavender Fields in Furano.
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
Artificial intelligence and newly found data reveal how insufficient cooling of Fukushima Daiichi's reactors aggravated the March 2011 nuclear crisis and fueled the release of radioactive substances.
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 Anime Supernova
Kouhei Nakama is a computer animator who is in high demand around the world. He focuses on imagery that catches the eye, as well as on a sense of liveliness--every detail has its own set of movements.
02:25 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. Furano, Biei.
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 26, Day 14 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.
03:10 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.
04:10 #TOKYO
Join our virtual sushi making tour to learn what's behind hand-rolled sushi and the history of this traditional Japanese food. A top sushi chef shares how to make the best sushi rice in just seconds.
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Indri is a type of lemur living in the jungles of Madagascar, Africa. There are strict rules in the indri family. The mother is dominant. Why does the father get the short end of the stick?
04:50 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: Hanging Scrolls.
04:55 Blends
At a shrine in Kyoto, we'll introduce kokyu, which is the only traditional bowed instrument in Japan. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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
Death has been a taboo in China for centuries, making it difficult to prepare terminally ill patients. One doctor is breaking this tradition by helping patients and families prepare for death.
06:00 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.
06:30 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!
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. An Imperial Sacrifical Altar
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 25, Day 13 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 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.
10:10 #TOKYO
Join our virtual sushi making tour to learn what's behind hand-rolled sushi and the history of this traditional Japanese food. A top sushi chef shares how to make the best sushi rice in just seconds.
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Indri is a type of lemur living in the jungles of Madagascar, Africa. There are strict rules in the indri family. The mother is dominant. Why does the father get the short end of the stick?
10:50 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: Hanging Scrolls.
10:55 Blends
At a shrine in Kyoto, we'll introduce kokyu, which is the only traditional bowed instrument in Japan. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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 Painting with Soul
Japanese volunteer painters visited Lithuania to repaint the memorial hall for Chiune Sugihara. Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat who helped Jews flee the Holocaust.
11:40 THE QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
11:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(5)
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
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) 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!
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature three beautiful ladies in Edo made popular to the masses through Ukiyo-e by Utamaro.
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 1-8.
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
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.
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. An Imperial Sacrifical Altar
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 "Tape Measure Jackie"...
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 Anime Supernova
Kouhei Nakama is a computer animator who is in high demand around the world. He focuses on imagery that catches the eye, as well as on a sense of liveliness--every detail has its own set of movements.
14:25 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. Furano, Biei.
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 25, Day 13 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 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.
16:10 #TOKYO
Join our virtual sushi making tour to learn what's behind hand-rolled sushi and the history of this traditional Japanese food. A top sushi chef shares how to make the best sushi rice in just seconds.
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Indri is a type of lemur living in the jungles of Madagascar, Africa. There are strict rules in the indri family. The mother is dominant. Why does the father get the short end of the stick?
16:50 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: Hanging Scrolls.
16:55 Blends
At a shrine in Kyoto, we'll introduce kokyu, which is the only traditional bowed instrument in Japan. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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 Painting with Soul
Japanese volunteer painters visited Lithuania to repaint the memorial hall for Chiune Sugihara. Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat who helped Jews flee the Holocaust.
17:40 THE QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
17:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(5)
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
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 Ceramic Treasures
Today: Mashiko-yaki, Tochigi Prefecture. We will visit the potters from all over Japan and discover their ceramics heritage by introducing the culture and historical background.
18:25 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. Furano, Biei.
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 25, Day 13 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.
19:10 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
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?
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. An Imperial Sacrifical Altar
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 "Tape Measure Jackie"...
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 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.
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 COOL JAPAN
In this episode we introduce various types of furniture that reflect both traditional and modern lifestyles in Japan, and discuss which of their functions and designs are attractive to foreigners.
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: Gyoza fried chinese dumplings.
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 #TOKYO
Join our virtual sushi making tour to learn what's behind hand-rolled sushi and the history of this traditional Japanese food. A top sushi chef shares how to make the best sushi rice in just seconds.
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Indri is a type of lemur living in the jungles of Madagascar, Africa. There are strict rules in the indri family. The mother is dominant. Why does the father get the short end of the stick?
22:50 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: Hanging Scrolls.
22:55 Blends
At a shrine in Kyoto, we'll introduce kokyu, which is the only traditional bowed instrument in Japan. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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 Painting with Soul
Japanese volunteer painters visited Lithuania to repaint the memorial hall for Chiune Sugihara. Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat who helped Jews flee the Holocaust.
23:40 THE QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
23:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(5)
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
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
Make your own denim in Kurashiki, Okayama Pref. Not only are the clothes blue on Denim Street, but the food too. And, Okayama produces a bounty of fruit in every season that is ripe for picking.
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
J-MELO brings Japan's amazingly diverse music to the world. Created with input from viewers everywhere, it's a unique weekly delivery of pop, rock, traditional, and much, much more.
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 "Tape Measure Jackie"...
01:45 Japan-easy
The negative form of i-adjectives and its past tense. 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
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.
02:25 Blends
We'll introduce nijugogen-koto, a Japanese harp with 25 strings and can play a wide range of sounds. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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 27, Final day 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.
03:10 Zero Carbon Ahead Part 3
The Paris Agreement has sped up the growth of "zero-carbon" business. We report COP23 and the latest trends in the world including GE, P&G, Fujitsu and also Chinese renewable energy companies.
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 Kids Meet the World
This time, kids from a Slovakian canoeing school meet kids from the city of Ome, an area bursting with beautiful natural sights located on the outskirts of Tokyo, via Internet video call.
04:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation! Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Exploring shrines and temples.
04:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage today is the Shiretoko Peninsula, a World Natural Heritage Site. Our host will take a walk in the forest in early spring, and encounter the Sika Deer and Siberian Flying Squirrel.
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 Painting with Soul
Japanese volunteer painters visited Lithuania to repaint the memorial hall for Chiune Sugihara. Sugihara was a Japanese diplomat who helped Jews flee the Holocaust.
05:40 THE QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
05:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(5)
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
06:00 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.
06:10 great gear
[Keep Odors in Check, Medtec Japan, Roadmap to Autonomy] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
06:40 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?
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: Taji Mahal.
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
Artificial intelligence and newly found data reveal how insufficient cooling of Fukushima Daiichi's reactors aggravated the March 2011 nuclear crisis and fueled the release of radioactive substances.
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
Kouhei Nakama is a computer animator who is in high demand around the world. He focuses on imagery that catches the eye, as well as on a sense of liveliness--every detail has its own set of movements.
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. Furano, Biei.
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 26, Day 14 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 Zero Carbon Ahead Part 3
The Paris Agreement has sped up the growth of "zero-carbon" business. We report COP23 and the latest trends in the world including GE, P&G, Fujitsu and also Chinese renewable energy companies.
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 Kids Meet the World
This time, kids from a Slovakian canoeing school meet kids from the city of Ome, an area bursting with beautiful natural sights located on the outskirts of Tokyo, via Internet video call.
10:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation! Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Exploring shrines and temples.
10:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage today is the Shiretoko Peninsula, a World Natural Heritage Site. Our host will take a walk in the forest in early spring, and encounter the Sika Deer and Siberian Flying Squirrel.
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
Chef Kiyomi Mikuni has been put in charge of planning the menus for the athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. How does he intend to go about doing so? We'll find out on Face To Face.
11:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature Edo's foot-styles and items that had been both practical and fashionable.
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: KOTO.
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: Origami.
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 great gear
[Keep Odors in Check, Medtec Japan, Roadmap to Autonomy] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
12:40 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.
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: Taji Mahal.
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
Artificial intelligence and newly found data reveal how insufficient cooling of Fukushima Daiichi's reactors aggravated the March 2011 nuclear crisis and fueled the release of radioactive substances.
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. Today: East Rennell.
14:25 Blends
We'll introduce nijugogen-koto, a Japanese harp with 25 strings and can play a wide range of sounds. 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 26, Day 14 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 Zero Carbon Ahead Part 3
The Paris Agreement has sped up the growth of "zero-carbon" business. We report COP23 and the latest trends in the world including GE, P&G, Fujitsu and also Chinese renewable energy companies.
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 Kids Meet the World
This time, kids from a Slovakian canoeing school meet kids from the city of Ome, an area bursting with beautiful natural sights located on the outskirts of Tokyo, via Internet video call.
16:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation! Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Exploring shrines and temples.
16:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage today is the Shiretoko Peninsula, a World Natural Heritage Site. Our host will take a walk in the forest in early spring, and encounter the Sika Deer and Siberian Flying Squirrel.
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
Chef Kiyomi Mikuni has been put in charge of planning the menus for the athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. How does he intend to go about doing so? We'll find out on Face To Face.
17:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature Edo's foot-styles and items that had been both practical and fashionable.
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: KOTO.
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: Origami.
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 Videos Gone Viral
The program introduces the best videos revealing Japan from unique perspectives: Japanese viral videos, foreigners introducing Japan, and many more!
18:20 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. Today: East Rennell.
18:25 Blends
We'll introduce nijugogen-koto, a Japanese harp with 25 strings and can play a wide range of sounds. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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 26, Day 14 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.
19:10 NHK Documentary
Artificial intelligence and newly found data reveal how insufficient cooling of Fukushima Daiichi's reactors aggravated the March 2011 nuclear crisis and fueled the release of radioactive substances.
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 Zero Carbon Ahead Part 3
The Paris Agreement has sped up the growth of "zero-carbon" business. We report COP23 and the latest trends in the world including GE, P&G, Fujitsu and also Chinese renewable energy companies.
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
Xiang Sheng, "Chinese cross talk", is a traditional folk art. As one of its most famous performers, Jiang Kun hopes to bring joy to both China and the world with his unique style of humor.
21:25 Japan-easy
The negative form of i-adjectives and its past tense. 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 1-8.
21:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "TOKYO EYE 2020": which 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 Kids Meet the World
This time, kids from a Slovakian canoeing school meet kids from the city of Ome, an area bursting with beautiful natural sights located on the outskirts of Tokyo, via Internet video call.
22:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation! Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Exploring shrines and temples.
22:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage today is the Shiretoko Peninsula, a World Natural Heritage Site. Our host will take a walk in the forest in early spring, and encounter the Sika Deer and Siberian Flying Squirrel.
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
Chef Kiyomi Mikuni has been put in charge of planning the menus for the athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. How does he intend to go about doing so? We'll find out on Face To Face.
23:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature Edo's foot-styles and items that had been both practical and fashionable.
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: KOTO.
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: Origami.
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
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
Japanese scientists studying fatigue have found that certain components in food can aid recovery. And specialized clinics in Japan are using advanced research to help exhausted patients bounce back.
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
Jade, selected as the national stone of Japan, has been an important element in the Japanese lifestyle since prehistory until today. This edition will unearth the secrets behind its mystic glow.
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, The Iseji Route: Journey of the Soul over Passes.
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
Let's find out the season's trend from New York, Milan and Paris, and catch up with the hot Tokyo-born fashion events. We also turn to some of the big-name designers Marie has interviewed.
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
MIT professor and cultural anthropologist Ian Condry explores the development, evolution and global impact of Japanese subcultures rap, hip-hop, anime and manga.
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: Yachiho Kogen, Nagano Prefecture in Early Summer.
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 cultivated pond shimmering with dragonflies.
06:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "TOKYO EYE 2020": which 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
J-MELO brings Japan's amazingly diverse music to the world. Created with input from viewers everywhere, it's a unique weekly delivery of pop, rock, traditional, and much, much more.
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 "Tape Measure Jackie"...
07:45 Japan-easy
The negative form of i-adjectives and its past tense. 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. Today: East Rennell.
08:25 Blends
We'll introduce nijugogen-koto, a Japanese harp with 25 strings and can play a wide range of sounds. 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 27, Final day 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, The Iseji Route: Journey of the Soul over Passes.
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
Let's find out the season's trend from New York, Milan and Paris, and catch up with the hot Tokyo-born fashion events. We also turn to some of the big-name designers Marie has interviewed.
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
Inside Lens is a documentary series featuring the works of emerging international filmmakers in Japan and Asia. It depicts the changing society and the tradition which does not change.
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
Xiang Sheng, "Chinese cross talk", is a traditional folk art. As one of its most famous performers, Jiang Kun hopes to bring joy to both China and the world with his unique style of humor.
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. An Imperial Sacrifical Altar
12:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "TOKYO EYE 2020": which 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
J-MELO brings Japan's amazingly diverse music to the world. Created with input from viewers everywhere, it's a unique weekly delivery of pop, rock, traditional, and much, much more.
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 27, Final day 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, The Iseji Route: Journey of the Soul over Passes.
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
Let's find out the season's trend from New York, Milan and Paris, and catch up with the hot Tokyo-born fashion events. We also turn to some of the big-name designers Marie has interviewed.
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
Inside Lens is a documentary series featuring the works of emerging international filmmakers in Japan and Asia. It depicts the changing society and the tradition which does not change.
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 27, Final day 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
J-MELO brings Japan's amazingly diverse music to the world. Created with input from viewers everywhere, it's a unique weekly delivery of pop, rock, traditional, and much, much more.
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
Inside Lens is a documentary series featuring the works of emerging international filmmakers in Japan and Asia. It depicts the changing society and the tradition which does not change.
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
Yoshiharu Hoshino is the CEO of Hoshino Resorts. He began his career by turning around his family's hot spring ryokan (Japanese-style inn). Now his company manages over 30 properties worldwide.
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: Kyo-yaki.
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, The Iseji Route: Journey of the Soul over Passes.
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
Let's find out the season's trend from New York, Milan and Paris, and catch up with the hot Tokyo-born fashion events. We also turn to some of the big-name designers Marie has interviewed.
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
HAMO is an essential Kyoto summer delicacy. Behind the dinosaur-like face is a fish with subtle and delicate flavors. We learn about HAMO and the delicious Kyoto dishes that use the fish.
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
Top Japanese scientists delve into the fascinating worlds of cutting-edge technology and the natural sciences. Today: Asteroid Explorer, Hayabusa2: Navigation in Space.
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
Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: An Early Summer Stroll.
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
In Ise-Shima, Mie Pref., Sonia del Campo experiences the way people live close to nature. 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
We feature all about Japanese voice actor, Seiyu. In Japan, seiyu are often less anonymous as artists than voice actors in the West. Many of the most famous seiyu have large fan groups of their own.
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
Inside Lens is a documentary series featuring the works of emerging international filmmakers in Japan and Asia. It depicts the changing society and the tradition which does not change.
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
Make your own denim in Kurashiki, Okayama Pref. Not only are the clothes blue on Denim Street, but the food too. And, Okayama produces a bounty of fruit in every season that is ripe for picking.
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
Japanese scientists studying fatigue have found that certain components in food can aid recovery. And specialized clinics in Japan are using advanced research to help exhausted patients bounce back.
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 The Mark of Beauty
Jade, selected as the national stone of Japan, has been an important element in the Japanese lifestyle since prehistory until today. This edition will unearth the secrets behind its mystic glow.
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
In Ise-Shima, Mie Pref., Sonia del Campo experiences the way people live close to nature. 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
We feature all about Japanese voice actor, Seiyu. In Japan, seiyu are often less anonymous as artists than voice actors in the West. Many of the most famous seiyu have large fan groups of their own.
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
At the end of each year, crowds of people head home on a ferry crossing the Tsugaru Strait between Aomori and Hokkaido. Over 3 days, we take a look at the stories of these ferry passengers.
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: Matcha Powdered Green Tea.
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
Make your own denim in Kurashiki, Okayama Pref. Not only are the clothes blue on Denim Street, but the food too. And, Okayama produces a bounty of fruit in every season that is ripe for picking.
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
Japanese scientists studying fatigue have found that certain components in food can aid recovery. And specialized clinics in Japan are using advanced research to help exhausted patients bounce back.
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 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: An Early Summer Stroll.
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
In Ise-Shima, Mie Pref., Sonia del Campo experiences the way people live close to nature. 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
We feature all about Japanese voice actor, Seiyu. In Japan, seiyu are often less anonymous as artists than voice actors in the West. Many of the most famous seiyu have large fan groups of their own.
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
At the end of each year, crowds of people head home on a ferry crossing the Tsugaru Strait between Aomori and Hokkaido. Over 3 days, we take a look at the stories of these ferry passengers.
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: Matcha Powdered Green Tea.
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 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: An Early Summer Stroll.
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
Japanese scientists studying fatigue have found that certain components in food can aid recovery. And specialized clinics in Japan are using advanced research to help exhausted patients bounce back.
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
At the end of each year, crowds of people head home on a ferry crossing the Tsugaru Strait between Aomori and Hokkaido. Over 3 days, we take a look at the stories of these ferry passengers.
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: Matcha Powdered Green Tea.
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
Asahiyama Zoo is known for unique exhibits that are designed to encourage animals to behave as they would in the wild. Director Gen Bando talks about his exhibits and the role of zoos in the future.
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: Machiya.
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
In Ise-Shima, Mie Pref., Sonia del Campo experiences the way people live close to nature. 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
We feature all about Japanese voice actor, Seiyu. In Japan, seiyu are often less anonymous as artists than voice actors in the West. Many of the most famous seiyu have large fan groups of their own.
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
This episode takes you to a 2,000-meter peak in Nagano Prefecture. Off the bike, our rider visits a wasabi field and experiences making a basket from wild bamboo.
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's Top Inventions
Japanese inventions are used and loved around the world. Through interviews and reenactments, go behind and scenes and discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.
01:45 Inspiring Landscapes
Oirase Mountain Stream - where the forest and the water flow are in perfect harmony. Let's take a look at the scenes from early summer to winter.
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 KABUKI KOOL
Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery.
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
TOKYO EYE 2020 presents the kaleidoscopic appeal of the amazing metropolis. Tokyo insiders check out the latest and greatest things to see and do.Where are the hottest attractions?
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 BENTO EXPO
Maki creates a sukiyaki-style onigirazu (rice sandwich) bento while Marc makes a "one-bite hambagu" bento. Bento Trip introduces us to Korean kimbap, seaweed and rice rolls flavored with sesame oil.
04:45 BENTO EXPO
This program presents bento ideas sent in from around the world. Learn how to give leftovers a bento makeover and use shared ingredients to make different bento for your family.
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
At the end of each year, crowds of people head home on a ferry crossing the Tsugaru Strait between Aomori and Hokkaido. Over 3 days, we take a look at the stories of these ferry passengers.
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: Matcha Powdered Green Tea.
