NHK 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 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.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Japan'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.
07:45 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.
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 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.
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 Core Kyoto
Today: The Art of Cleaning, maintaining the ancient capital's beauty. The center of Japan culture continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Mobility. From autonomous cars to new car sharing services, next-gen mobility is upon us. With designer Kota Nezu, we explore the design ideas that will reshape how we move around.
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 RISING
Despite superior workmanship, Japan's apparel factories are losing work to lower-cost ones abroad. Entrepreneur Toshio Yamada has teamed up with those factories to create a new, Japan-based brand.
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 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.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Japan'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.
13:45 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.
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 Lunch ON!
We visit an American man who works as a sake brewer in Gifu, central Japan. What got him to join a longstanding sake brewery? And what is the warm lunch that keeps him going? Tune in to find out!
14:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Fried Chicken with Grated Daikon.
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 Core Kyoto
Today: The Art of Cleaning, maintaining the ancient capital's beauty. The center of Japan culture continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Mobility. From autonomous cars to new car sharing services, next-gen mobility is upon us. With designer Kota Nezu, we explore the design ideas that will reshape how we move around.
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 RISING
Despite superior workmanship, Japan's apparel factories are losing work to lower-cost ones abroad. Entrepreneur Toshio Yamada has teamed up with those factories to create a new, Japan-based brand.
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 Lunch ON!
We visit an American man who works as a sake brewer in Gifu, central Japan. What got him to join a longstanding sake brewery? And what is the warm lunch that keeps him going? Tune in to find out!
18:55 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: Fried Chicken with Grated Daikon.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Japan'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.
19:45 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.
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 RISING
Despite superior workmanship, Japan's apparel factories are losing work to lower-cost ones abroad. Entrepreneur Toshio Yamada has teamed up with those factories to create a new, Japan-based brand.
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
Julia Gillard, Chair of the Global Partnership for Education was Australia's first female Prime Minister. She discusses her goal to get all children into school for a quality education.
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: Somei Yoshino cherry tree.
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 Core Kyoto
Today: The Art of Cleaning, maintaining the ancient capital's beauty. The center of Japan culture continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Mobility. From autonomous cars to new car sharing services, next-gen mobility is upon us. With designer Kota Nezu, we explore the design ideas that will reshape how we move around.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 Biz Stream
As the 2020 Olympics approaches, the world is placing attention on Japan. This new program provides an in-depth look at Japan's latest economic and business developments through a global perspective.
00:40 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.
00:55 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. Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
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 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
01:55 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. Ancient City of Ping Yao.
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 J-Arena
In Japanese kyudo, archers use traditional bows over 2 meters long as they attempt to strike a target. Self-mastery is key in this exacting martial art, where the target is said to mirror the heart.
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 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Hopes, Dreams, and Wedding Bells -Ishinomaki Wedding: A story of passionate young people striving to bring light and joy back to their hometown by producing wedding receptions.
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 Kawaii International
Be our guest! To super inspiring rooms, such as one full of unicorns! Also, Mr. Yabatan visits a retro house, where you could travel back to Japan in the early 20th century.
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 RISING
Despite superior workmanship, Japan's apparel factories are losing work to lower-cost ones abroad. Entrepreneur Toshio Yamada has teamed up with those factories to create a new, Japan-based brand.
NHK 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 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.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Japan Railway Journal
Japan's first monorail opened in 1957 and currently there are 11 lines with a total distance of more than 100km in operation. See the history and advanced urban travel of 2 systems of monorails.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 Lunch ON!
We visit an American man who works as a sake brewer in Gifu, central Japan. What got him to join a longstanding sake brewery? And what is the warm lunch that keeps him going? Tune in to find out!
08:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Fried Chicken with Grated Daikon.
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 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Hopes, Dreams, and Wedding Bells -Ishinomaki Wedding: A story of passionate young people striving to bring light and joy back to their hometown by producing wedding receptions.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 Kawaii International
Be our guest! To super inspiring rooms, such as one full of unicorns! Also, Mr. Yabatan visits a retro house, where you could travel back to Japan in the early 20th century.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: China's Second-Child Boom.
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 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.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
Japan's first monorail opened in 1957 and currently there are 11 lines with a total distance of more than 100km in operation. See the history and advanced urban travel of 2 systems of monorails.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 J-Arena
In Japanese kyudo, archers use traditional bows over 2 meters long as they attempt to strike a target. Self-mastery is key in this exacting martial art, where the target is said to mirror the heart.
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 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Hopes, Dreams, and Wedding Bells -Ishinomaki Wedding: A story of passionate young people striving to bring light and joy back to their hometown by producing wedding receptions.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 Kawaii International
Be our guest! To super inspiring rooms, such as one full of unicorns! Also, Mr. Yabatan visits a retro house, where you could travel back to Japan in the early 20th century.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: China's Second-Child Boom.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 J-Arena
In Japanese kyudo, archers use traditional bows over 2 meters long as they attempt to strike a target. Self-mastery is key in this exacting martial art, where the target is said to mirror the heart.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Japan's first monorail opened in 1957 and currently there are 11 lines with a total distance of more than 100km in operation. See the history and advanced urban travel of 2 systems of monorails.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: China's Second-Child Boom.
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
Salman Khan is an American entrepreneur who founded Khan Academy, an online educator with a free learning platform and videos used by 50-million people. Khan discusses the future of education.
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: Tottori sand dunes.
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 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Hopes, Dreams, and Wedding Bells -Ishinomaki Wedding: A story of passionate young people striving to bring light and joy back to their hometown by producing wedding receptions.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 Kawaii International
Be our guest! To super inspiring rooms, such as one full of unicorns! Also, Mr. Yabatan visits a retro house, where you could travel back to Japan in the early 20th century.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 Somewhere Street
Canterbury, a World Heritage Site, is situated in the southeast corner in England and it's just an hour's ride from London with high speed trains. Let's have a stroll around Canterbury streets!
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
An in-depth look at the age-related risks caused by broken capillaries, also known as ghost vessels. See how scientists are working to slow or even repair the damage to help people live longer lives.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:10 J-FLICKS
This program brings you the world of Japanese cinema, both current and classic, studio pictures and indies, with back stories, interviews, stars and festival news around the world.
02:40 Anime Supernova
Keisuke Matsumoto has taken Japan by storm with his two ongoing web animated series, which feature cute characters and comic dialogue inspired by a Japanese two-person comedy routine known as manzai.
02:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Mapo Tofu.
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 ULTRA-TRAIL Mt.FUJI 2016
The UTMF is an extremely challenging trail running race around Mt.Fuji. Over 2,300 runners from around the world gathered at the start line despite the rain and bad weather. Can the race go on?
03:42 Drainspotters #1 Green Tea
A tea picker on the manhole covers in Kikugawa, Shizuoka leads to a look at the area's tea-growing in the spring and summer months.
03:45 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.
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 Train Cruise
Train rides provide panoramas of landscapes and lifestyles, with opportunities to hop off and meet the people. The tracks run to well-known and less-explored parts of Japan.
04:55 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: TSUGARU SHAMISEN.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: China's Second-Child Boom.
NHK 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
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals. Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes, while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine.
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. Ancient City of Ping Yao.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 J-Arena
In Japanese kyudo, archers use traditional bows over 2 meters long as they attempt to strike a target. Self-mastery is key in this exacting martial art, where the target is said to mirror the heart.
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 ULTRA-TRAIL Mt.FUJI 2016
The UTMF is an extremely challenging trail running race around Mt.Fuji. Over 2,300 runners from around the world gathered at the start line despite the rain and bad weather. Can the race go on?
09:42 Drainspotters #1 Green Tea
A tea picker on the manhole covers in Kikugawa, Shizuoka leads to a look at the area's tea-growing in the spring and summer months.
09:45 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.
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 Train Cruise
Train rides provide panoramas of landscapes and lifestyles, with opportunities to hop off and meet the people. The tracks run to well-known and less-explored parts of Japan.
10:55 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: TSUGARU SHAMISEN.
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 NHK WORLD PRIME
The 2007 Underground Website Murder involved 3 men who met online and brutally killed 31-year-old Rie Isogai. We look at how Rie's mother has lived with the pain of losing her beloved daughter.
11:37 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
11:40 Mystery of the Moon
Japanese people have long known that the moon works in mysterious ways. You'll feel a sense of awe as cherry trees bloom only under a full moon and as the crescent moon shows its curious power.
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
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals. Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes, while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine.
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will explore the masterpiece of Hokusai, "Great Wave off Kanagawa" through Rakugo-syle storytelling.
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 1-9.
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
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.
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. Ancient City of Ping Yao.
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 "Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!"...
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 J-FLICKS
This program brings you the world of Japanese cinema, both current and classic, studio pictures and indies, with back stories, interviews, stars and festival news around the world.
14:40 Anime Supernova
Keisuke Matsumoto has taken Japan by storm with his two ongoing web animated series, which feature cute characters and comic dialogue inspired by a Japanese two-person comedy routine known as manzai.
14:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Mapo Tofu.
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 ULTRA-TRAIL Mt.FUJI 2016
The UTMF is an extremely challenging trail running race around Mt.Fuji. Over 2,300 runners from around the world gathered at the start line despite the rain and bad weather. Can the race go on?
15:42 Drainspotters #1 Green Tea
A tea picker on the manhole covers in Kikugawa, Shizuoka leads to a look at the area's tea-growing in the spring and summer months.
15:45 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.
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 Train Cruise
Train rides provide panoramas of landscapes and lifestyles, with opportunities to hop off and meet the people. The tracks run to well-known and less-explored parts of Japan.
16:55 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: TSUGARU SHAMISEN.
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 NHK WORLD PRIME
The 2007 Underground Website Murder involved 3 men who met online and brutally killed 31-year-old Rie Isogai. We look at how Rie's mother has lived with the pain of losing her beloved daughter.
17:37 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
17:40 Mystery of the Moon
Japanese people have long known that the moon works in mysterious ways. You'll feel a sense of awe as cherry trees bloom only under a full moon and as the crescent moon shows its curious power.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals. Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes, while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine.
18:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will explore the masterpiece of Hokusai, "Great Wave off Kanagawa" through Rakugo-syle storytelling.
18:50 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-9.
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
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.
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. Ancient City of Ping Yao.
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 "Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!"...
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 ULTRA-TRAIL Mt.FUJI 2016
The UTMF is an extremely challenging trail running race around Mt.Fuji. Over 2,300 runners from around the world gathered at the start line despite the rain and bad weather. Can the race go on?
20:42 Drainspotters #1 Green Tea
A tea picker on the manhole covers in Kikugawa, Shizuoka leads to a look at the area's tea-growing in the spring and summer months.
20:45 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.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
21:10 J-FLICKS
This program brings you the world of Japanese cinema, both current and classic, studio pictures and indies, with back stories, interviews, stars and festival news around the world.
21:40 Anime Supernova
Keisuke Matsumoto has taken Japan by storm with his two ongoing web animated series, which feature cute characters and comic dialogue inspired by a Japanese two-person comedy routine known as manzai.
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: Mapo Tofu.
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 Train Cruise
Train rides provide panoramas of landscapes and lifestyles, with opportunities to hop off and meet the people. The tracks run to well-known and less-explored parts of Japan.
22:55 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: TSUGARU SHAMISEN.
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 NHK WORLD PRIME
The 2007 Underground Website Murder involved 3 men who met online and brutally killed 31-year-old Rie Isogai. We look at how Rie's mother has lived with the pain of losing her beloved daughter.
23:37 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
23:40 Mystery of the Moon
Japanese people have long known that the moon works in mysterious ways. You'll feel a sense of awe as cherry trees bloom only under a full moon and as the crescent moon shows its curious power.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Discover the roadside stations and beautiful waters of the Shimanto River in Kochi Pref. by bike and raft. And visit a kimono museum with a stunning view of Mt. Fuji at Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi Pref.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Discover the roadside stations and beautiful waters of the Shimanto River in Kochi Pref. by bike and raft. And visit a kimono museum with a stunning view of Mt. Fuji at Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi Pref.
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 "Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!"...
01:45 Japan-easy
Today: Politely express actions and their past tense forms using verbs. 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
Maritza Morales Casanova started her own environmental organization at just 10 years old, and has since founded a new kind of theme park; a place to teach kids to truly value our "grandmother earth".
02:25 Inspiring Landscapes
Hiwasa River in Tokushima Prefecture. A stream from the mountains of Shikoku which flows into the Pacific Ocean has the freshwater prawn, the most common water-dwelling creature in the area.
02:40 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: A clean water paradise for prawns.
02:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "J-Trip Plan": which offers tourists handy info and regional advice on where to go, what to see, and how to experience Japan, like an expert.
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 ULTRA-TRAIL Mt.Fuji 2018
100 miles of mountainous terrain in 3 days, a total climb of 8,000 meters... Follow the rigorous challenges of Japan's great trail running race faced in April by 2,400 international contestants.
03:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 Hometown Stories
With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues, these documentaries present intimate portraits of people's lives around Japan today.
04:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Nijo Castle.
04:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Onuma, located at the foot of a volcano, with lakes dotted with some 126 tiny islands of varying sizes, enjoy the spectacular view of this unique waterfront.
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 NHK WORLD PRIME
The 2007 Underground Website Murder involved 3 men who met online and brutally killed 31-year-old Rie Isogai. We look at how Rie's mother has lived with the pain of losing her beloved daughter.
05:37 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
05:40 Mystery of the Moon
Japanese people have long known that the moon works in mysterious ways. You'll feel a sense of awe as cherry trees bloom only under a full moon and as the crescent moon shows its curious power.
NHK 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
As the 2020 Olympics approaches, the world is placing attention on Japan. This new program provides an in-depth look at Japan's latest economic and business developments through a global perspective.
06:40 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.
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. Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
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
An in-depth look at the age-related risks caused by broken capillaries, also known as ghost vessels. See how scientists are working to slow or even repair the damage to help people live longer lives.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 J-FLICKS
This program brings you the world of Japanese cinema, both current and classic, studio pictures and indies, with back stories, interviews, stars and festival news around the world.
08:40 Anime Supernova
Keisuke Matsumoto has taken Japan by storm with his two ongoing web animated series, which feature cute characters and comic dialogue inspired by a Japanese two-person comedy routine known as manzai.
08:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Mapo Tofu.
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 ULTRA-TRAIL Mt.Fuji 2018
100 miles of mountainous terrain in 3 days, a total climb of 8,000 meters... Follow the rigorous challenges of Japan's great trail running race faced in April by 2,400 international contestants.
09:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
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
With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues, these documentaries present intimate portraits of people's lives around Japan today.
10:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Nijo Castle.
10:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Onuma, located at the foot of a volcano, with lakes dotted with some 126 tiny islands of varying sizes, enjoy the spectacular view of this unique waterfront.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 The Professionals
Mureo Kasahara is a pediatric living-donor liver transplant surgeon who has drawn international attention. He exhausts every possibility as he fights for families' futures.
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
As the 2020 Olympics approaches, the world is placing attention on Japan. This new program provides an in-depth look at Japan's latest economic and business developments through a global perspective.
12:40 Direct Talk
Maritza Morales Casanova started her own environmental organization at just 10 years old, and has since founded a new kind of theme park; a place to teach kids to truly value our "grandmother earth".
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. Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
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
An in-depth look at the age-related risks caused by broken capillaries, also known as ghost vessels. See how scientists are working to slow or even repair the damage to help people live longer lives.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 Somewhere Street
Canterbury, a World Heritage Site, is situated in the southeast corner in England and it's just an hour's ride from London with high speed trains. Let's have a stroll around Canterbury streets!
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 ULTRA-TRAIL Mt.Fuji 2018
100 miles of mountainous terrain in 3 days, a total climb of 8,000 meters... Follow the rigorous challenges of Japan's great trail running race faced in April by 2,400 international contestants.
15:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
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
With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues, these documentaries present intimate portraits of people's lives around Japan today.
16:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Nijo Castle.
16:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Onuma, located at the foot of a volcano, with lakes dotted with some 126 tiny islands of varying sizes, enjoy the spectacular view of this unique waterfront.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 The Professionals
Mureo Kasahara is a pediatric living-donor liver transplant surgeon who has drawn international attention. He exhausts every possibility as he fights for families' futures.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Biz Stream
As the 2020 Olympics approaches, the world is placing attention on Japan. This new program provides an in-depth look at Japan's latest economic and business developments through a global perspective.
18:40 Direct Talk
Julia Gillard, Chair of the Global Partnership for Education was Australia's first female Prime Minister. She discusses her goal to get all children into school for a quality education.
18:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
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
An in-depth look at the age-related risks caused by broken capillaries, also known as ghost vessels. See how scientists are working to slow or even repair the damage to help people live longer lives.
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 ULTRA-TRAIL Mt.Fuji 2018
100 miles of mountainous terrain in 3 days, a total climb of 8,000 meters... Follow the rigorous challenges of Japan's great trail running race faced in April by 2,400 international contestants.
20:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
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
Salman Khan is an American entrepreneur who founded Khan Academy, an online educator with a free learning platform and videos used by 50-million people. Khan discusses the future of education.
21:25 Japan-easy
Today: Politely express actions and their past tense forms using verbs. 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 1-9.
21:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "J-Trip Plan": which offers tourists handy info and regional advice on where to go, what to see, and how to experience Japan, like an expert.
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
With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues, these documentaries present intimate portraits of people's lives around Japan today.
22:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Nijo Castle.
22:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Onuma, located at the foot of a volcano, with lakes dotted with some 126 tiny islands of varying sizes, enjoy the spectacular view of this unique waterfront.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 The Professionals
Mureo Kasahara is a pediatric living-donor liver transplant surgeon who has drawn international attention. He exhausts every possibility as he fights for families' futures.
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
Japan's industrial heritage tells an amazing tale of change. 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
A Japanese hospital offers 200 kinds of dishes suited to patients' conditions and tastes that help speed recovery. And a team has come up with a way to soften foods while keeping the original shape.
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 HAIKU MASTERS
In this special episode, our Haiku Masters will introduce Photo Haiku from around the world while taking in the natural beauty of Risshaku-ji in Yamagata, which was built nearly 1150 years ago.
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: Crossing the Amagi Pass.
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
Arata Fujiwara and Shinichiro Ishibashi transform the craftwork of artisans around Japan into clothes for the keen fashion sensibility. The pair also contribute to social issues by using fashion.
