NHK 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
When it comes to serving occidental dishes in Japan, thinly sliced CABBAGE is indispensable. Join us in the harvest of tender spring CABBAGE. Also find out how it is used in desserts.
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 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at how sake is taking the world by storm. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
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 different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes.
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: Mirei Shigemori, the ageless modernity of the rock garden. The ancient capital 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: Design Hunting in Shizuoka. Andy and Shaula visit the home of Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest peak. Explore how Shizuoka culture and industry gave rise to free-spirited and creative designs.
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
Keiichi Hamano has transformed his Tokyo factory into a space for startups to develop innovations like a typhoon-resistant turbine, an incredibly mobile wheelchair, and a solar panel-cleaning robot.
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
When it comes to serving occidental dishes in Japan, thinly sliced CABBAGE is indispensable. Join us in the harvest of tender spring CABBAGE. Also find out how it is used in desserts.
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 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at how sake is taking the world by storm. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
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 go to Ibaraki, eastern Japan, to a research facility of a national museum. Mr. Kawada makes animal specimens there, and his lunch is one totally devoted to his work. Tune in to find out what it is!
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: Simmered pork with carrot.
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: Mirei Shigemori, the ageless modernity of the rock garden. The ancient capital 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: Design Hunting in Shizuoka. Andy and Shaula visit the home of Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest peak. Explore how Shizuoka culture and industry gave rise to free-spirited and creative designs.
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
Keiichi Hamano has transformed his Tokyo factory into a space for startups to develop innovations like a typhoon-resistant turbine, an incredibly mobile wheelchair, and a solar panel-cleaning robot.
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 go to Ibaraki, eastern Japan, to a research facility of a national museum. Mr. Kawada makes animal specimens there, and his lunch is one totally devoted to his work. Tune in to find out what it is!
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: Simmered pork with carrot.
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 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at how sake is taking the world by storm. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
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
Keiichi Hamano has transformed his Tokyo factory into a space for startups to develop innovations like a typhoon-resistant turbine, an incredibly mobile wheelchair, and a solar panel-cleaning robot.
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
Mathematician Noriko Arai, a top Japanese AI expert, warns that artificial intelligences will likely take jobs from humans in the near future. She discusses the keys to surviving in the coming AI era.
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: Ise-jingu.
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: Mirei Shigemori, the ageless modernity of the rock garden. The ancient capital 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: Design Hunting in Shizuoka. Andy and Shaula visit the home of Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest peak. Explore how Shizuoka culture and industry gave rise to free-spirited and creative designs.
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
We will introduce companies that are using new technologies to recycle plastic bottles or to create alternative materials to help curtail plastic pollution.
00:40 Direct Talk
For 70 years, Kimura Drink has made ramune, a fizzy riff on lemonade. They also make drinks with surprising ingredients like curry and shrimp. Why? We asked the company's president, Hidefumi Kimura.
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. Sacred city of Kyandy.
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. Today: Yungang Grottoes.
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
Rugby Sevens made a thrilling Olympic debut at Rio 2016, but Japan's women's team struggled to live up to expectations. We follow their efforts to build a stronger side ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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
Lift, Move, Preserve - The Hikiya Engineering Technique: Documents hikiya craftsman Kentaro Ishikawa and his commitment in preserving buildings together with the history and memories made in it.
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
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. Home Sweet Home: Creative Tokyo Living.
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
Keiichi Hamano has transformed his Tokyo factory into a space for startups to develop innovations like a typhoon-resistant turbine, an incredibly mobile wheelchair, and a solar panel-cleaning robot.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Journeys in Japan
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture and meeting the people. Debora Ten visits the Izu area to experience traditional ways for keeping cool in summer.
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
The Gakunan Electric Train is a 9km line where Mt. Fuji can be seen from every station. At night, the line becomes another attraction. See the company's strategies on how they are increasing visitors.
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 go to Ibaraki, eastern Japan, to a research facility of a national museum. Mr. Kawada makes animal specimens there, and his lunch is one totally devoted to his work. Tune in to find out what it is!
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: Simmered pork with carrot.
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
Lift, Move, Preserve - The Hikiya Engineering Technique: Documents hikiya craftsman Kentaro Ishikawa and his commitment in preserving buildings together with the history and memories made in it.
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
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. Home Sweet Home: Creative Tokyo Living.
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: The Amazing Electric Phin - Thailand.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Journeys in Japan
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture and meeting the people. Debora Ten visits the Izu area to experience traditional ways for keeping cool in summer.
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
The Gakunan Electric Train is a 9km line where Mt. Fuji can be seen from every station. At night, the line becomes another attraction. See the company's strategies on how they are increasing visitors.
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
Rugby Sevens made a thrilling Olympic debut at Rio 2016, but Japan's women's team struggled to live up to expectations. We follow their efforts to build a stronger side ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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
Lift, Move, Preserve - The Hikiya Engineering Technique: Documents hikiya craftsman Kentaro Ishikawa and his commitment in preserving buildings together with the history and memories made in it.
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
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. Home Sweet Home: Creative Tokyo Living.
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: The Amazing Electric Phin - Thailand.
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
Rugby Sevens made a thrilling Olympic debut at Rio 2016, but Japan's women's team struggled to live up to expectations. We follow their efforts to build a stronger side ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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
The Gakunan Electric Train is a 9km line where Mt. Fuji can be seen from every station. At night, the line becomes another attraction. See the company's strategies on how they are increasing visitors.
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: The Amazing Electric Phin - Thailand.
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
Yan Lianke boldly reveals contradictions in China, repeatedly facing domestic publishing bans. This episode shows why he continues creative activities where freedom of expression is limited.
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: Izumo-taisha.
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
Lift, Move, Preserve - The Hikiya Engineering Technique: Documents hikiya craftsman Kentaro Ishikawa and his commitment in preserving buildings together with the history and memories made in it.
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
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. Home Sweet Home: Creative Tokyo Living.
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
Ushuaia, Argentina is the world's southernmost city. People seeking work from all over South America have moved here. In this episode, we explore Ushuaia and meet its friendly, kindhearted residents.
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
Japanese fossil hunters made a once-in-a-century discovery: a fossilized skeleton of an 8-meter long dinosaur. But how did it end up in Japan and why was it well preserved? We search for the answers.
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 COOL JAPAN
In this "Big Questions" episode the panelists explore the contemporary perspectives and behavioral trends concerning marriages in Japan, and discuss the differences with those in their own countries.
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: Ebikatsu Shrimp Patties.
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 Train Cruise
The Oigawa Railways run a distance of 65 km along the Oi(gawa) river. They feature a nostalgic steam locomotive and a tram which climbs a steep hill.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Starting in Aomori Prefecture located in the northern tip of Honshu, our traveler makes his way through a beautiful lake and mountains while learning about local apple growing history and soul music.
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: The Amazing Electric Phin - Thailand.
NHK 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) Roast Beef Sushi (2) Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi (3) Gari "Pickled Ginger". 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. Today: Yungang Grottoes.
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
Rugby Sevens made a thrilling Olympic debut at Rio 2016, but Japan's women's team struggled to live up to expectations. We follow their efforts to build a stronger side ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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 Train Cruise
The Oigawa Railways run a distance of 65 km along the Oi(gawa) river. They feature a nostalgic steam locomotive and a tram which climbs a steep hill.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Starting in Aomori Prefecture located in the northern tip of Honshu, our traveler makes his way through a beautiful lake and mountains while learning about local apple growing history and soul music.
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 Lives Overshadowed by Crime
4 people were killed in the 1998 Wakayama Curry Poisoning Incident. Masumi Hayashi was sentenced to death for the crime but says she's innocent. Will her son abandon his mother, or maintain ties?
11:37 Drainspotters #2 Ninja
We explore Iga, home of a legendary ninja clan, for some absorbing insights into the world of ninjutsu from one of Japan's last ninja grandmasters.
11:40 Moon Festivals
Japan's "moon festivals" show the love Japanese people have for the moon. Witness exuberant, all-night traditional dancing and a unique tug-of-war, all carried out under the watchful eye of the moon.
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) Roast Beef Sushi (2) Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi (3) Gari "Pickled Ginger". 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 will explore the masterpieces of Hiroshige, "53 Stations of the Tokaido" 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 1-10.
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
For 70 years, Kimura Drink has made ramune, a fizzy riff on lemonade. They also make drinks with surprising ingredients like curry and shrimp. Why? We asked the company's president, Hidefumi Kimura.
13:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Yungang Grottoes.
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 "What Numbers are They?"...
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 COOL JAPAN
In this "Big Questions" episode the panelists explore the contemporary perspectives and behavioral trends concerning marriages in Japan, and discuss the differences with those in their own countries.
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: Ebikatsu Shrimp Patties.
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 Train Cruise
The Oigawa Railways run a distance of 65 km along the Oi(gawa) river. They feature a nostalgic steam locomotive and a tram which climbs a steep hill.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Starting in Aomori Prefecture located in the northern tip of Honshu, our traveler makes his way through a beautiful lake and mountains while learning about local apple growing history and soul music.
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 Lives Overshadowed by Crime
4 people were killed in the 1998 Wakayama Curry Poisoning Incident. Masumi Hayashi was sentenced to death for the crime but says she's innocent. Will her son abandon his mother, or maintain ties?
17:37 Drainspotters #2 Ninja
We explore Iga, home of a legendary ninja clan, for some absorbing insights into the world of ninjutsu from one of Japan's last ninja grandmasters.
17:40 Moon Festivals
Japan's "moon festivals" show the love Japanese people have for the moon. Witness exuberant, all-night traditional dancing and a unique tug-of-war, all carried out under the watchful eye of the moon.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Roast Beef Sushi (2) Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi (3) Gari "Pickled Ginger". You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
18:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will explore the masterpieces of Hiroshige, "53 Stations of the Tokaido" 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 1-10.
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
Satoshi Miyagi is artistic director of the public theater company SPAC. He is internationally renowned for interpreting classic western plays through a traditional Japanese aesthetic. What drives him?
19:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Yungang Grottoes.
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 "What Numbers are They?"...
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 Train Cruise
The Oigawa Railways run a distance of 65 km along the Oi(gawa) river. They feature a nostalgic steam locomotive and a tram which climbs a steep hill.
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 "Big Questions" episode the panelists explore the contemporary perspectives and behavioral trends concerning marriages in Japan, and discuss the differences with those in their own countries.
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: Ebikatsu Shrimp Patties.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Starting in Aomori Prefecture located in the northern tip of Honshu, our traveler makes his way through a beautiful lake and mountains while learning about local apple growing history and soul music.
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 Lives Overshadowed by Crime
4 people were killed in the 1998 Wakayama Curry Poisoning Incident. Masumi Hayashi was sentenced to death for the crime but says she's innocent. Will her son abandon his mother, or maintain ties?
23:37 Drainspotters #2 Ninja
We explore Iga, home of a legendary ninja clan, for some absorbing insights into the world of ninjutsu from one of Japan's last ninja grandmasters.
23:40 Moon Festivals
Japan's "moon festivals" show the love Japanese people have for the moon. Witness exuberant, all-night traditional dancing and a unique tug-of-war, all carried out under the watchful eye of the moon.
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.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Visit the prime spot for viewing Japan's tallest mountain and marvel at the deep-sea wonders of Suruga Bay in Numazu, Shizuoka Pref. And, discover the miso, a mainstay in Nagoya specialty.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Visit the prime spot for viewing Japan's tallest mountain and marvel at the deep-sea wonders of Suruga Bay in Numazu, Shizuoka Pref. And, discover the miso, a mainstay in Nagoya specialty.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Visit the prime spot for viewing Japan's tallest mountain and marvel at the deep-sea wonders of Suruga Bay in Numazu, Shizuoka Pref. And, discover the miso, a mainstay in Nagoya specialty.
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
This week's show is the first of 2 specials from Shizuoka. Toshinobu Kubota and Denki Groove explain why they love their hometowns. And some of the girls from Morning Musume '18 learn the samba.
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 "What Numbers are They?"...
01:45 Japan-easy
Today: Verbs like "ikimasu (go)" and "kimasu (come)" and their 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
Thai political scientist Thitinan Pongsudhirak examines the state of democracy in Thailand and South East Asia, sharing his insights into the influence of China, and his views on the way forward.
02:25 Inspiring Landscapes
In summer, more than 80 species of butterfly and bumblebees collect nectar from the abundant flowers of this highland cone-shaped basin with its diverse environment of grassland, woodland and marsh.
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 forest sustained by weaving.
02:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature "Japanology Plus": in which Peter Barakan meets experts in various fields from traditional arts to technology, introducing Japanese culture from a new perspective.
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 Living Ninja Legend
Masaaki Hatsumi, age 84, is a modern day ninja. He has taught police officers and military personnel from around the world. We follow his life, and take a close look at his amazing skills.
03:52 Easy Travel Japanese
#5 Onegai shimasu. Please/ When you want to ask someone to do something for you, use Onegai shimasu (Please.)
03:55 FLOWERS WILL BLOOM
Yuzuru Hanyu, gold medalist at the Sochi Winter Olympics, returned to his hometown, Sendai, Miyagi Pref., and skated to "Hana wa Saku", a song created to support recovery from the 3.11 disaster.
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
A little cake shop draws customers who are on restricted diets. The cakes started from a husband's desire to support his diabetic wife, and now help many people rediscover the sweet taste of hope.
04:35 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.
04:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Japan's northernmost primeval forest of Siebold's beech trees, which is in the Oshima Peninsula of southern Hokkaido. Our host goes on a snowshoe trek in the forest.
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 Lives Overshadowed by Crime
4 people were killed in the 1998 Wakayama Curry Poisoning Incident. Masumi Hayashi was sentenced to death for the crime but says she's innocent. Will her son abandon his mother, or maintain ties?
05:37 Drainspotters #2 Ninja
We explore Iga, home of a legendary ninja clan, for some absorbing insights into the world of ninjutsu from one of Japan's last ninja grandmasters.
05:40 Moon Festivals
Japan's "moon festivals" show the love Japanese people have for the moon. Witness exuberant, all-night traditional dancing and a unique tug-of-war, all carried out under the watchful eye of the moon.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 Biz Stream
We will introduce companies that are using new technologies to recycle plastic bottles or to create alternative materials to help curtail plastic pollution.
06:40 Direct Talk
Satoshi Miyagi is artistic director of the public theater company SPAC. He is internationally renowned for interpreting classic western plays through a traditional Japanese aesthetic. What drives him?
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. Sacred city of Kyandy.
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
Japanese fossil hunters made a once-in-a-century discovery: a fossilized skeleton of an 8-meter long dinosaur. But how did it end up in Japan and why was it well preserved? We search for the answers.
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 COOL JAPAN
In this "Big Questions" episode the panelists explore the contemporary perspectives and behavioral trends concerning marriages in Japan, and discuss the differences with those in their own countries.
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: Ebikatsu Shrimp Patties.
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 Living Ninja Legend
Masaaki Hatsumi, age 84, is a modern day ninja. He has taught police officers and military personnel from around the world. We follow his life, and take a close look at his amazing skills.
09:52 Easy Travel Japanese
#5 Onegai shimasu. Please/ When you want to ask someone to do something for you, use Onegai shimasu (Please.)
09:55 FLOWERS WILL BLOOM
Yuzuru Hanyu, gold medalist at the Sochi Winter Olympics, returned to his hometown, Sendai, Miyagi Pref., and skated to "Hana wa Saku", a song created to support recovery from the 3.11 disaster.
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
A little cake shop draws customers who are on restricted diets. The cakes started from a husband's desire to support his diabetic wife, and now help many people rediscover the sweet taste of hope.
10:35 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.
10:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Japan's northernmost primeval forest of Siebold's beech trees, which is in the Oshima Peninsula of southern Hokkaido. Our host goes on a snowshoe trek in the forest.
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
Yoshihisa Fujishige has been directing high school bands and led them to many titles. Now he is aiming to help a band to make it to Japan's marching band national competition for the first time.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 Biz Stream
We will introduce companies that are using new technologies to recycle plastic bottles or to create alternative materials to help curtail plastic pollution.
12:40 Direct Talk
Thai political scientist Thitinan Pongsudhirak examines the state of democracy in Thailand and South East Asia, sharing his insights into the influence of China, and his views on the way forward.
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. Sacred city of Kyandy.
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
Japanese fossil hunters made a once-in-a-century discovery: a fossilized skeleton of an 8-meter long dinosaur. But how did it end up in Japan and why was it well preserved? We search for the answers.
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
Ushuaia, Argentina is the world's southernmost city. People seeking work from all over South America have moved here. In this episode, we explore Ushuaia and meet its friendly, kindhearted residents.
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 Living Ninja Legend
Masaaki Hatsumi, age 84, is a modern day ninja. He has taught police officers and military personnel from around the world. We follow his life, and take a close look at his amazing skills.
15:52 Easy Travel Japanese
#5 Onegai shimasu. Please/ When you want to ask someone to do something for you, use Onegai shimasu (Please.)
15:55 FLOWERS WILL BLOOM
Yuzuru Hanyu, gold medalist at the Sochi Winter Olympics, returned to his hometown, Sendai, Miyagi Pref., and skated to "Hana wa Saku", a song created to support recovery from the 3.11 disaster.
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
A little cake shop draws customers who are on restricted diets. The cakes started from a husband's desire to support his diabetic wife, and now help many people rediscover the sweet taste of hope.
16:35 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.
16:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Japan's northernmost primeval forest of Siebold's beech trees, which is in the Oshima Peninsula of southern Hokkaido. Our host goes on a snowshoe trek in the forest.
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
Yoshihisa Fujishige has been directing high school bands and led them to many titles. Now he is aiming to help a band to make it to Japan's marching band national competition for the first time.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Biz Stream
We will introduce companies that are using new technologies to recycle plastic bottles or to create alternative materials to help curtail plastic pollution.
18:40 Direct Talk
Mathematician Noriko Arai, a top Japanese AI expert, warns that artificial intelligences will likely take jobs from humans in the near future. She discusses the keys to surviving in the coming AI era.
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. Sacred city of Kyandy.
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
Japanese fossil hunters made a once-in-a-century discovery: a fossilized skeleton of an 8-meter long dinosaur. But how did it end up in Japan and why was it well preserved? We search for the answers.
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 Living Ninja Legend
Masaaki Hatsumi, age 84, is a modern day ninja. He has taught police officers and military personnel from around the world. We follow his life, and take a close look at his amazing skills.
20:52 Easy Travel Japanese
#5 Onegai shimasu. Please/ When you want to ask someone to do something for you, use Onegai shimasu (Please.)
20:55 FLOWERS WILL BLOOM
Yuzuru Hanyu, gold medalist at the Sochi Winter Olympics, returned to his hometown, Sendai, Miyagi Pref., and skated to "Hana wa Saku", a song created to support recovery from the 3.11 disaster.
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
Yan Lianke boldly reveals contradictions in China, repeatedly facing domestic publishing bans. This episode shows why he continues creative activities where freedom of expression is limited.
21:25 Japan-easy
Today: Verbs like "ikimasu (go)" and "kimasu (come)" and their 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 1-10.
21:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature "Japanology Plus": in which Peter Barakan meets experts in various fields from traditional arts to technology, introducing Japanese culture from a new perspective.
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
A little cake shop draws customers who are on restricted diets. The cakes started from a husband's desire to support his diabetic wife, and now help many people rediscover the sweet taste of hope.
22:35 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.
22:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Japan's northernmost primeval forest of Siebold's beech trees, which is in the Oshima Peninsula of southern Hokkaido. Our host goes on a snowshoe trek in the forest.
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
Yoshihisa Fujishige has been directing high school bands and led them to many titles. Now he is aiming to help a band to make it to Japan's marching band national competition for the first time.
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
School lunches are nutritious, delicious and educational. 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
Cancer treatment has entered a new phase. The key is genetics. Analyzing genetic data makes it possible to identify mutations underlying different types of cancer and use drugs targeting them.
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
Welcome to the glittering world of kiriko cut glass. From glassware with intricate designs to those in a simple black color, an array of kiriko have been crafted by dedicated artisans.
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, Ise-Shima Women Divers Favored by the Gods.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Designer Shunsuke Koike shines a light on the traditional weaving craft chirimen to develop the "denim chirimen", a labor of love blending western denim with Japanese kimono fabric.
