NHK 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.
NHK 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
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.
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
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.
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 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!
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: Gyoza fried chinese dumplings.
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
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.
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
The first generation of China's unique one-child policy is now wealthy and raising multiple children after the policy was lifted. But they are struggling to understand problems related to siblings.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
The first generation of China's unique one-child policy is now wealthy and raising multiple children after the policy was lifted. But they are struggling to understand problems related to siblings.
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
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.
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
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.
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
The first generation of China's unique one-child policy is now wealthy and raising multiple children after the policy was lifted. But they are struggling to understand problems related to siblings.
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
Kyaw Zwa Moe is a former political prisoner and a journalist in Myanmar. He talks of the continued struggle for truth in a country making a precarious transition from military rule to democracy.
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: Mino Washi.
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
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.
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
Ayutthaya flourished as Thailand's royal capital from the mid-14th century for about 400 years. In this episode we explore Ayutthaya and meet its residents who treasure their unique cultural heritage.
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
Climate change has made weather forecasting much harder worldwide, putting people and property at risk. We go to the frontlines of forecasting to see the new methods being used to help save 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 COOL JAPAN
The panelists evaluate various forms of "simplification" prevalent in Japan, ranging from the general tendency of abbreviating words to the "less is more" concept valued in traditional Japanese arts.
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: Eggplant and Beef Simmered in Miso.
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 A Single Pen
Japanese artist Manabu Ikeda makes pen-and-ink drawings of great power. This program documents the completion of a 3-year project he did in the U.S. in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 #TOKYO
Join us a virtual boat tour around Tokyo Bay! A new water taxi service lets you explore the city and includes your choice of stops among 30 harbors including Haneda Airport and tourist destinations!
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
It's the world's fastest land animal. But that rarely helps in Africa's bush where the cheetah thrives. Let's discover some of its amazing hunting techniques, including what looks like teleporting!
04:50 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Bento.
04:55 Blends
We'll introduce the nijugen-koto, a 21 string instrument that was made in order to respond to modern music. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Asia Insight
The first generation of China's unique one-child policy is now wealthy and raising multiple children after the policy was lifted. But they are struggling to understand problems related to siblings.
NHK 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
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.
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: Mount Huangshan.
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
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.
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 A Single Pen
Japanese artist Manabu Ikeda makes pen-and-ink drawings of great power. This program documents the completion of a 3-year project he did in the U.S. in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 #TOKYO
Join us a virtual boat tour around Tokyo Bay! A new water taxi service lets you explore the city and includes your choice of stops among 30 harbors including Haneda Airport and tourist destinations!
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
It's the world's fastest land animal. But that rarely helps in Africa's bush where the cheetah thrives. Let's discover some of its amazing hunting techniques, including what looks like teleporting!
10:50 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Bento.
10:55 Blends
We'll introduce the nijugen-koto, a 21 string instrument that was made in order to respond to modern music. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 SURVIVOR TREES: HIROSHIMA REVEALED
After the atomic bombing, some trees survived and gave people hope. Cannon Hersey takes a journey from Hiroshima to New York to reveal the untold stories of the survivor trees.
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
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.
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
This episode explores the charm and appeal of Utagawa Hiroshige's world-known Ukiyo-e print depicting rain pouring over a bridge, and introduces the Japanese perspective towards rain.
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 1-12.
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.
13:40 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?
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 "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...
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
The panelists evaluate various forms of "simplification" prevalent in Japan, ranging from the general tendency of abbreviating words to the "less is more" concept valued in traditional Japanese arts.
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: Eggplant and Beef Simmered in Miso.
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 A Single Pen
Japanese artist Manabu Ikeda makes pen-and-ink drawings of great power. This program documents the completion of a 3-year project he did in the U.S. in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 #TOKYO
Join us a virtual boat tour around Tokyo Bay! A new water taxi service lets you explore the city and includes your choice of stops among 30 harbors including Haneda Airport and tourist destinations!
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
It's the world's fastest land animal. But that rarely helps in Africa's bush where the cheetah thrives. Let's discover some of its amazing hunting techniques, including what looks like teleporting!
16:50 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Bento.
16:55 Blends
We'll introduce the nijugen-koto, a 21 string instrument that was made in order to respond to modern music. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 SURVIVOR TREES: HIROSHIMA REVEALED
After the atomic bombing, some trees survived and gave people hope. Cannon Hersey takes a journey from Hiroshima to New York to reveal the untold stories of the survivor trees.
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
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.
18:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
This episode explores the charm and appeal of Utagawa Hiroshige's world-known Ukiyo-e print depicting rain pouring over a bridge, and introduces the Japanese perspective towards rain.
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 1-12.
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
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.
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: Mount Huangshan.
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 "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...
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 A Single Pen
Japanese artist Manabu Ikeda makes pen-and-ink drawings of great power. This program documents the completion of a 3-year project he did in the U.S. in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake.
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
The panelists evaluate various forms of "simplification" prevalent in Japan, ranging from the general tendency of abbreviating words to the "less is more" concept valued in traditional Japanese arts.
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: Eggplant and Beef Simmered in Miso.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 #TOKYO
Join us a virtual boat tour around Tokyo Bay! A new water taxi service lets you explore the city and includes your choice of stops among 30 harbors including Haneda Airport and tourist destinations!
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
It's the world's fastest land animal. But that rarely helps in Africa's bush where the cheetah thrives. Let's discover some of its amazing hunting techniques, including what looks like teleporting!
22:50 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Bento.
22:55 Blends
We'll introduce the nijugen-koto, a 21 string instrument that was made in order to respond to modern music. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 SURVIVOR TREES: HIROSHIMA REVEALED
After the atomic bombing, some trees survived and gave people hope. Cannon Hersey takes a journey from Hiroshima to New York to reveal the untold stories of the survivor trees.
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
We visit Tokoname, a leading ceramics producer located beside Chubu International Airport in central Japan. And supermarkets offer a treasure trove of possible souvenirs and deals for travelers.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
We visit Tokoname, a leading ceramics producer located beside Chubu International Airport in central Japan. And supermarkets offer a treasure trove of possible souvenirs and deals for travelers.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
We visit Tokoname, a leading ceramics producer located beside Chubu International Airport in central Japan. And supermarkets offer a treasure trove of possible souvenirs and deals for travelers.
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
Join May J. for Japanese music news and great new sounds! This week's guests are idol group Angerme (just back from a show in Paris) and a band creating a buzz around the world: yahyel.
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 "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...
01:45 Japan-easy
Today: Asking which one something is, and a new way to use "no". 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
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.
02:25 Inspiring Landscapes
Furano's landscape features natural forests and vast dry field farming areas. We witness the clever way the wildlife, including the Ezo Ural owls, adapts to this unique environment in early summer.
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: Private groves where pigeons wait.
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 The Fisherman and the Forest
A fishing village in northern Japan is decimated by a tsunami, killing all sea life. But oyster farmer Shigeatsu Hatakeyama knows the sea will recover through cleansing interaction with the forest.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 Kids Meet the World
In March 2018, 6th-graders from Nagano sent a "video letter" to Rwanda. It inspired the Rwandan kids to send a reply video! How will it turn out, and how will those 5 Japanese kids react?
04:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation! Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Family diners and Izakaya.
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 SURVIVOR TREES: HIROSHIMA REVEALED
After the atomic bombing, some trees survived and gave people hope. Cannon Hersey takes a journey from Hiroshima to New York to reveal the untold stories of the survivor trees.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 great gear
[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.
06:40 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.
06:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Jongmyo Shrine.
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
Climate change has made weather forecasting much harder worldwide, putting people and property at risk. We go to the frontlines of forecasting to see the new methods being used to help save 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 COOL JAPAN
The panelists evaluate various forms of "simplification" prevalent in Japan, ranging from the general tendency of abbreviating words to the "less is more" concept valued in traditional Japanese arts.
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: Eggplant and Beef Simmered in Miso.
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 The Fisherman and the Forest
A fishing village in northern Japan is decimated by a tsunami, killing all sea life. But oyster farmer Shigeatsu Hatakeyama knows the sea will recover through cleansing interaction with the forest.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 Kids Meet the World
In March 2018, 6th-graders from Nagano sent a "video letter" to Rwanda. It inspired the Rwandan kids to send a reply video! How will it turn out, and how will those 5 Japanese kids react?
10:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation! Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Family diners and Izakaya.
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 Face To Face
Veterinarian Yoshinori Kaneko aims to save the "toki", or Japanese crested ibis from extinction by breeding and releasing them into the wild. He talks about his work and his vision on Face To Face.
11:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature a print of Fujiko, or pilgrimage to the sacred Mt. Fuji, and Katsushika Hokusai's hidden trademark.
11:50 Blends
We'll introduce okraulo, a vertical flute named after the inventor and the famous hotel owner, Kishichiro Okura. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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: Shrines.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 great gear
[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.
12:40 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.
12:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Jongmyo Shrine.
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
Climate change has made weather forecasting much harder worldwide, putting people and property at risk. We go to the frontlines of forecasting to see the new methods being used to help save 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
Ayutthaya flourished as Thailand's royal capital from the mid-14th century for about 400 years. In this episode we explore Ayutthaya and meet its residents who treasure their unique cultural heritage.
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 The Fisherman and the Forest
A fishing village in northern Japan is decimated by a tsunami, killing all sea life. But oyster farmer Shigeatsu Hatakeyama knows the sea will recover through cleansing interaction with the forest.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 Kids Meet the World
In March 2018, 6th-graders from Nagano sent a "video letter" to Rwanda. It inspired the Rwandan kids to send a reply video! How will it turn out, and how will those 5 Japanese kids react?
16:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation! Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Family diners and Izakaya.
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 Face To Face
Veterinarian Yoshinori Kaneko aims to save the "toki", or Japanese crested ibis from extinction by breeding and releasing them into the wild. He talks about his work and his vision on Face To Face.
17:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature a print of Fujiko, or pilgrimage to the sacred Mt. Fuji, and Katsushika Hokusai's hidden trademark.
17:50 Blends
We'll introduce okraulo, a vertical flute named after the inventor and the famous hotel owner, Kishichiro Okura. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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: Shrines.
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 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.
18:40 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.
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. Today: Jongmyo Shrine.
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
Climate change has made weather forecasting much harder worldwide, putting people and property at risk. We go to the frontlines of forecasting to see the new methods being used to help save 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 The Fisherman and the Forest
A fishing village in northern Japan is decimated by a tsunami, killing all sea life. But oyster farmer Shigeatsu Hatakeyama knows the sea will recover through cleansing interaction with the forest.
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
Kyaw Zwa Moe is a former political prisoner and a journalist in Myanmar. He talks of the continued struggle for truth in a country making a precarious transition from military rule to democracy.
21:25 Japan-easy
Today: Asking which one something is, and a new way to use "no". 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 1-12.
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 Kids Meet the World
In March 2018, 6th-graders from Nagano sent a "video letter" to Rwanda. It inspired the Rwandan kids to send a reply video! How will it turn out, and how will those 5 Japanese kids react?
22:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation! Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Family diners and Izakaya.
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 Face To Face
Veterinarian Yoshinori Kaneko aims to save the "toki", or Japanese crested ibis from extinction by breeding and releasing them into the wild. He talks about his work and his vision on Face To Face.
23:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature a print of Fujiko, or pilgrimage to the sacred Mt. Fuji, and Katsushika Hokusai's hidden trademark.
23:50 Blends
We'll introduce okraulo, a vertical flute named after the inventor and the famous hotel owner, Kishichiro Okura. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
23:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Shrines.
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
Rice cultivation has shaped behavior and beliefs in Japan. 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 new drug from Japan that destroys cancer cells by boosting the immune system shows potential for transforming treatment. We look at the benefits of this novel medication, and its challenges.
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 SHIZUOKA
This time, we enjoy Photo Haiku while taking in the beauty of Mt. Fuji. Worshipped by the Japanese for ages, Mt. Fuji is the symbol of Japan, and we learn about its history with guest SUDA51.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: The Miracle Mile - Kokusai Street, Okinawa.
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
Join new host Harry Sugiyama as he introduces 2 Japanese brands in pursuit of "ultimate comfort". How do they achieve such luxurious ease?
