NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 Direct Talk
Jeremy Farrar is the director of the Wellcome Trust, one of world's wealthiest medical research charities. Wellcome Trust is committed to improving global health and funding biomedical research.
06:25 Inspiring Landscapes
Despite the devastation of their habitat by the 2011 tsunami, three-spined male sticklebacks continue to build nests in cool spring-fed water to attract females in their ongoing efforts to survive.
06:40 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: Tea fields protected by insects.
06:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature "Trails to Tsukiji" : a show that focuses on Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic Tsukiji Market where every kind of fresh food is gathered from around the country.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:10 J-MELO
The second special from Shizuoka features 2 DJs with local roots: DJ Misoshiru and MC Gohan (actually one person) and TeddyLoid. They're throwing a party at the local NHK studio. And you're invited!
07:40 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Today's Robot"...
07:45 Japan-easy
Today: Learn the negative past tense form of verbs with sumo wrestlers. Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language! Through basic conversations, viewers will see that "Japanese is easy!"
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 Somewhere Street
Ulaanbaatar is Mongolia's capital. Due to the city's developing economy, the residents' lifestyles are rapidly changing. In this episode we discover the city and its people's urban life experience.
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.
13:30 J-MELO
The second special from Shizuoka features 2 DJs with local roots: DJ Misoshiru and MC Gohan (actually one person) and TeddyLoid. They're throwing a party at the local NHK studio. And you're invited!
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 The Mark of Beauty
As Japan is a land of heavy rainfall and typhoons, the roofs of Japanese buildings have developed in unique ways. In this episode, we shift our view upwards to explore the world of Japanese roofs.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
We interview the legendary "rebel" of the mode world, fashion designer Yoji Yamamoto, gaining insight into his singular worldview.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Inside Lens
Pradeep and his family are the only Hindu inhabitants in 6,000 Muslims on the Island in Bangladesh. Pradeep struggles to earn his place in a society where he always been treated as an outsider.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 The Mark of Beauty
As Japan is a land of heavy rainfall and typhoons, the roofs of Japanese buildings have developed in unique ways. In this episode, we shift our view upwards to explore the world of Japanese roofs.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 J-MELO
The second special from Shizuoka features 2 DJs with local roots: DJ Misoshiru and MC Gohan (actually one person) and TeddyLoid. They're throwing a party at the local NHK studio. And you're invited!
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Inside Lens
Pradeep and his family are the only Hindu inhabitants in 6,000 Muslims on the Island in Bangladesh. Pradeep struggles to earn his place in a society where he always been treated as an outsider.
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
Textile designer Reiko Sudo brings together Japanese tradition and craftsmanship to design fabrics that are recognized as art by world-class museums. What drives her creativity and passion?
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: Soy sauce.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
We interview the legendary "rebel" of the mode world, fashion designer Yoji Yamamoto, gaining insight into his singular worldview.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Trails to Tsukiji
SHIJIMI: a tiny clam beloved in Japan. We visit Lake Shinji, famous for its SHIJIMI catch, and discover how it is dug, sorted with a surprising method, and used in a variety of dishes.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Science View
Integrative research is making headway with machines that directly integrate the abilities of organisms. Catch the latest from odor sensors using moth antennae to power generators using electric rays.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia visits Hokkaido in summer. She appreciates Ainu people's traditional cuisine and learns what their traditional attire means. She also visits Buichi Takahashi's one-of-a-kind garden.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 Journeys in Japan
Leina Bambino discovers the nature and traditions of Ashikaga and Tochigi. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 imagine-nation
The anime "BATMAN NINJA"; Batman and the villains including The Joker are transported back in time to medieval Japan in this ground-breaking anime feature. Stay tuned for more about Japan-made Batman.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Inside Lens
Pradeep and his family are the only Hindu inhabitants in 6,000 Muslims on the Island in Bangladesh. Pradeep struggles to earn his place in a society where he always been treated as an outsider.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 J-Trip Plan
Admire the skill of blacksmiths and try your hand at metalwork in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Pref. And immerse yourself in nature on the Shirasaki, Wakayama Pref., a paradise for outdoor activities.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Medical Frontiers
We feature 2 cancer treatments developed in Japan. One uses blood vessels to deliver cancer drugs and shrink tumors. The other boosts the effects of drugs and radiation with heat.
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.
08:27 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 The Mark of Beauty
As Japan is a land of heavy rainfall and typhoons, the roofs of Japanese buildings have developed in unique ways. In this episode, we shift our view upwards to explore the world of Japanese roofs.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 Journeys in Japan
Leina Bambino discovers the nature and traditions of Ashikaga and Tochigi. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 imagine-nation
The anime "BATMAN NINJA"; Batman and the villains including The Joker are transported back in time to medieval Japan in this ground-breaking anime feature. Stay tuned for more about Japan-made Batman.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Document 72 Hours
These days, smartphones are filled with personal connections and precious memories. When their phones break, how do people react? We spend 3 days in a smartphone repair shop to find out.
11:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Cherry Blossom.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 J-Trip Plan
Admire the skill of blacksmiths and try your hand at metalwork in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Pref. And immerse yourself in nature on the Shirasaki, Wakayama Pref., a paradise for outdoor activities.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Medical Frontiers
We feature 2 cancer treatments developed in Japan. One uses blood vessels to deliver cancer drugs and shrink tumors. The other boosts the effects of drugs and radiation with heat.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia visits Hokkaido in summer. She appreciates Ainu people's traditional cuisine and learns what their traditional attire means. She also visits Buichi Takahashi's one-of-a-kind garden.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Journeys in Japan
Leina Bambino discovers the nature and traditions of Ashikaga and Tochigi. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 imagine-nation
The anime "BATMAN NINJA"; Batman and the villains including The Joker are transported back in time to medieval Japan in this ground-breaking anime feature. Stay tuned for more about Japan-made Batman.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Document 72 Hours
These days, smartphones are filled with personal connections and precious memories. When their phones break, how do people react? We spend 3 days in a smartphone repair shop to find out.
17:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Cherry Blossom.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia visits Hokkaido in summer. She appreciates Ainu people's traditional cuisine and learns what their traditional attire means. She also visits Buichi Takahashi's one-of-a-kind garden.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Medical Frontiers
We feature 2 cancer treatments developed in Japan. One uses blood vessels to deliver cancer drugs and shrink tumors. The other boosts the effects of drugs and radiation with heat.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Document 72 Hours
These days, smartphones are filled with personal connections and precious memories. When their phones break, how do people react? We spend 3 days in a smartphone repair shop to find out.
20:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Cherry Blossom.
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
The Iris Group makes everything from appliances to gardening tools and food and releases 1,000 new products a year. We asked chairman Kentaro Ohyama about the secret of this amazing productivity.
21:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Kyo-zuke.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Journeys in Japan
Leina Bambino discovers the nature and traditions of Ashikaga and Tochigi. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 imagine-nation
The anime "BATMAN NINJA"; Batman and the villains including The Joker are transported back in time to medieval Japan in this ground-breaking anime feature. Stay tuned for more about Japan-made Batman.
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 Journeys in Japan
Michael Keida explores the coast of Minami-Izu (Shizuoka Pref.), in and out of the ocean. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. On this episode, electronic bidet toilets, which clean your bottom with a spray of warm water.
01:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Today: Mt. Showa Shinzan, Hokkaido.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
Explore 3 kabuki plays that are based on noh and kyogen originals. Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through the originals to see how and why kabuki changed, or kept, certain dramatic elements.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
This time, the ambassador of Brazil, an expert on architecture, introduces us to some of Tokyo's best-designed buildings. Plus, a look at some places you can enjoy Brazilian fashion, food and more.
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 Close to ART
Japan has over 400 art museums and they also receive great attention from overseas. This show invites you to one of those and you will enjoy its fine art as well as the town where it is located.
04:45 BENTO EXPO
On this episode, Marc and Maki introduce 2 popular teriyaki-style bento: a healthy teriyaki maitake mushroom bento and a delicious teriyaki chicken with teriyaki-style fried egg bento.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Document 72 Hours
These days, smartphones are filled with personal connections and precious memories. When their phones break, how do people react? We spend 3 days in a smartphone repair shop to find out.
05:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Cherry Blossom.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Japanology Plus
Japanese graves reflect the reality of demographic change. Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt presents an alternative take on the same theme.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Science View
Integrative research is making headway with machines that directly integrate the abilities of organisms. Catch the latest from odor sensors using moth antennae to power generators using electric rays.
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 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia visits Hokkaido in summer. She appreciates Ainu people's traditional cuisine and learns what their traditional attire means. She also visits Buichi Takahashi's one-of-a-kind garden.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
This time, the ambassador of Brazil, an expert on architecture, introduces us to some of Tokyo's best-designed buildings. Plus, a look at some places you can enjoy Brazilian fashion, food and more.
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 Close to ART
Japan has over 400 art museums and they also receive great attention from overseas. This show invites you to one of those and you will enjoy its fine art as well as the town where it is located.
10:45 BENTO EXPO
On this episode, Marc and Maki introduce 2 popular teriyaki-style bento: a healthy teriyaki maitake mushroom bento and a delicious teriyaki chicken with teriyaki-style fried egg bento.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Her Story
Crueahtong Kayan is an elephant veterinarian. She is treating 12-year-old female elephant, Mosha, which uses a prosthetic leg after stepping on a mine. She hopes Mosha can walk in the forest someday.
11:50 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Japanology Plus
Japanese graves reflect the reality of demographic change. Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt presents an alternative take on the same theme.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Science View
Integrative research is making headway with machines that directly integrate the abilities of organisms. Catch the latest from odor sensors using moth antennae to power generators using electric rays.
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 KABUKI KOOL
Explore 3 kabuki plays that are based on noh and kyogen originals. Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through the originals to see how and why kabuki changed, or kept, certain dramatic elements.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
This time, the ambassador of Brazil, an expert on architecture, introduces us to some of Tokyo's best-designed buildings. Plus, a look at some places you can enjoy Brazilian fashion, food and more.
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 Close to ART
Japan has over 400 art museums and they also receive great attention from overseas. This show invites you to one of those and you will enjoy its fine art as well as the town where it is located.
16:45 BENTO EXPO
On this episode, Marc and Maki introduce 2 popular teriyaki-style bento: a healthy teriyaki maitake mushroom bento and a delicious teriyaki chicken with teriyaki-style fried egg bento.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Her Story
Crueahtong Kayan is an elephant veterinarian. She is treating 12-year-old female elephant, Mosha, which uses a prosthetic leg after stepping on a mine. She hopes Mosha can walk in the forest someday.
17:50 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 KABUKI KOOL
Explore 3 kabuki plays that are based on noh and kyogen originals. Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through the originals to see how and why kabuki changed, or kept, certain dramatic elements.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Science View
Integrative research is making headway with machines that directly integrate the abilities of organisms. Catch the latest from odor sensors using moth antennae to power generators using electric rays.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Her Story
Crueahtong Kayan is an elephant veterinarian. She is treating 12-year-old female elephant, Mosha, which uses a prosthetic leg after stepping on a mine. She hopes Mosha can walk in the forest someday.
20:50 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:40 Direct Talk
Tatsuo Nomura is the creator of Pokemon GO. Following his passions took him from a modest childhood in China to Silicon Valley, where he's a leading augmented reality game director.
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: Wasabi.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
This time, the ambassador of Brazil, an expert on architecture, introduces us to some of Tokyo's best-designed buildings. Plus, a look at some places you can enjoy Brazilian fashion, food and more.
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 Close to ART
Japan has over 400 art museums and they also receive great attention from overseas. This show invites you to one of those and you will enjoy its fine art as well as the town where it is located.
23:45 BENTO EXPO
On this episode, Marc and Maki introduce 2 popular teriyaki-style bento: a healthy teriyaki maitake mushroom bento and a delicious teriyaki chicken with teriyaki-style fried egg bento.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Dining with the Chef
This program introduces the worldview and attraction of Japanese cuisine that cares about the overall harmony of a variety of ingredients. Today: Authentic Japanese Cooking / Sakura Shrimp.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Japan Railway Journal
JR Central, operator of the famous Tokaido Shinkansen, also operates 12 conventional lines covering 1,420km in total. See the latest technology and maintenance procedures that support the lines.
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 Lunch ON!
We go to Ishigaki Island of Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, to visit pineapple farmers harvesting under the scorching sun. Find out about the local specialty that keeps them smiling!
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: Gyoza fried chinese dumplings.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Signage Design. On roads, restrooms and buildings. We're surrounded by signs we need to understand at a glance. Join graphic designer Masaaki Hiromura as we explore signage design.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Her Story
Crueahtong Kayan is an elephant veterinarian. She is treating 12-year-old female elephant, Mosha, which uses a prosthetic leg after stepping on a mine. She hopes Mosha can walk in the forest someday.
05:50 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
NHK 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
SHIJIMI: a tiny clam beloved in Japan. We visit Lake Shinji, famous for its SHIJIMI catch, and discover how it is dug, sorted with a surprising method, and used in a variety of dishes.
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
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. On this episode, electronic bidet toilets, which clean your bottom with a spray of warm water.
07:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Today: Mt. Showa Shinzan, Hokkaido.
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 3 kabuki plays that are based on noh and kyogen originals. Nakamura Kazutaro guides us through the originals to see how and why kabuki changed, or kept, certain dramatic elements.
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: Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. 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: Signage Design. On roads, restrooms and buildings. We're surrounded by signs we need to understand at a glance. Join graphic designer Masaaki Hiromura as we explore signage design.
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
Seiichi Okazaki develops LED grow lights that are currently in the spotlight. Year-round growth, reduced chemical use, and control of nutritional value combine to signal a future food revolution.
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
SHIJIMI: a tiny clam beloved in Japan. We visit Lake Shinji, famous for its SHIJIMI catch, and discover how it is dug, sorted with a surprising method, and used in a variety of dishes.
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
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. On this episode, electronic bidet toilets, which clean your bottom with a spray of warm water.
13:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Today: Mt. Showa Shinzan, Hokkaido.
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 Ishigaki Island of Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, to visit pineapple farmers harvesting under the scorching sun. Find out about the local specialty that keeps them smiling!
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: Gyoza fried chinese dumplings.
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: Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. 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: Signage Design. On roads, restrooms and buildings. We're surrounded by signs we need to understand at a glance. Join graphic designer Masaaki Hiromura as we explore signage design.
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
Seiichi Okazaki develops LED grow lights that are currently in the spotlight. Year-round growth, reduced chemical use, and control of nutritional value combine to signal a future food revolution.
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 Ishigaki Island of Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture, to visit pineapple farmers harvesting under the scorching sun. Find out about the local specialty that keeps them smiling!
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: Gyoza fried chinese dumplings.
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
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. On this episode, electronic bidet toilets, which clean your bottom with a spray of warm water.
19:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Today: Mt. Showa Shinzan, Hokkaido.
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
Seiichi Okazaki develops LED grow lights that are currently in the spotlight. Year-round growth, reduced chemical use, and control of nutritional value combine to signal a future food revolution.
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
Alejandra Ancheita, Martin Ennals Award winner and founder of ProDESC, fights for the rights of the indigenous peoples of Mexico. Despite the danger to her own life, she tells us why she carries on.
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: Kaga Yuzen.
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: Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. 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: Signage Design. On roads, restrooms and buildings. We're surrounded by signs we need to understand at a glance. Join graphic designer Masaaki Hiromura as we explore signage design.
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 great gear
[A Figure You Assemble, Auto Engineering Expo, Between Art and Design] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
00:40 Direct Talk
Textile designer Reiko Sudo brings together Japanese tradition and craftsmanship to design fabrics that are recognized as art by world-class museums. What drives her creativity and passion?
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. Today: Jongmyo Shrine.
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: Mount Huangshan.
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
1992 Olympic judo gold medalist, Toshihiko Koga, was famed for his formidable ippon seoi nage throw. He now runs a judo school where he's passing on his skills and approach to the next generation.
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
Little Chairs, Big Hopes: 12 Years of the "Kimi No Isu" Project: Takes a look at a community's project of presenting new-born babies with handmade wooden chairs to celebrate their birth.
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
Seiichi Okazaki develops LED grow lights that are currently in the spotlight. Year-round growth, reduced chemical use, and control of nutritional value combine to signal a future food revolution.
