NHK 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?
NHK 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
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.
06:25 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.
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: Private groves where pigeons wait.
06:50 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.
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
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.
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 "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...
07:45 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!"
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
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.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: The Miracle Mile - Kokusai Street, Okinawa.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Join new host Harry Sugiyama as he introduces 2 Japanese brands in pursuit of "ultimate comfort". How do they achieve such luxurious ease?
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Inside Lens
Kolkata has a big passion for football games. Hundreds of African players come to play for money and glory.Agogo Kromah is the same.He must keep scoring goals under pressures from family relationship.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Direct Talk
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.
12:45 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Mount Huangshan.
12:50 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.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 J-MELO
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.
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 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.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: The Miracle Mile - Kokusai Street, Okinawa.
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
Join new host Harry Sugiyama as he introduces 2 Japanese brands in pursuit of "ultimate comfort". How do they achieve such luxurious ease?
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
Kolkata has a big passion for football games. Hundreds of African players come to play for money and glory.Agogo Kromah is the same.He must keep scoring goals under pressures from family relationship.
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 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.
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
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.
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
Kolkata has a big passion for football games. Hundreds of African players come to play for money and glory.Agogo Kromah is the same.He must keep scoring goals under pressures from family relationship.
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
Ajinomoto intends to be one of the world's top 10 food companies by 2020. Created 109 years ago, it started out making seasonings. We spoke to CEO Takaaki Nishii about the company's past and future.
21:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Kumano Brushes.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: The Miracle Mile - Kokusai Street, Okinawa.
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
Join new host Harry Sugiyama as he introduces 2 Japanese brands in pursuit of "ultimate comfort". How do they achieve such luxurious ease?
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
Japan's yams, YAMAIMO, can be eaten raw in a sticky yet delicious paste. When cooked, they take on a range of textures and flavors. Discover yams, a versatile ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
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
We leave the studio to visit a World Heritage Site where we take a look back at the iron and steel manufacturing history of Japan, and introduce innovators that have developed new iron products.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: A Country Summer Scene.
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
Actor Charles Glover leaves frenetic Tokyo behind for a nearby escape to Atami, a once fading hot spring resort springing back to life with a new take on the old.
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
Kolkata has a big passion for football games. Hundreds of African players come to play for money and glory.Agogo Kromah is the same.He must keep scoring goals under pressures from family relationship.
NHK 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
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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
Actor Charles Glover leaves frenetic Tokyo behind for a nearby escape to Atami, a once fading hot spring resort springing back to life with a new take on the old.
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
As aircraft arrive at and depart Narita Airport in Japan, visitors to a nearby park watch on and long to be onboard. For 3 days, we spoke to people enchanted by the thrill of seeing planes up close.
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: Hina Dolls.
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
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.
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
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.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: A Country Summer Scene.
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
Actor Charles Glover leaves frenetic Tokyo behind for a nearby escape to Atami, a once fading hot spring resort springing back to life with a new take on the old.
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
As aircraft arrive at and depart Narita Airport in Japan, visitors to a nearby park watch on and long to be onboard. For 3 days, we spoke to people enchanted by the thrill of seeing planes up close.
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: Hina Dolls.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: A Country Summer Scene.
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
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.
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
As aircraft arrive at and depart Narita Airport in Japan, visitors to a nearby park watch on and long to be onboard. For 3 days, we spoke to people enchanted by the thrill of seeing planes up close.
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: Hina Dolls.
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
Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement. Its origins lie in the 550-year-old Ikenobo school. Headmaster Designate Senko Ikenobo speaks about what she aspires to through her art.
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: Nabesima Celadon Ware.
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
Actor Charles Glover leaves frenetic Tokyo behind for a nearby escape to Atami, a once fading hot spring resort springing back to life with a new take on the old.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
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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
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00:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Wakayama Prefecture is located in the southern part of Honshu. Our traveler will ride through historical sacred sites. He will also enjoy local products like pickled plum.
00:57 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.
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 Biz Buzz Japan
Treat yourself but stay healthy with Japan's confectionery. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes.
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
Kawasaki is close to central Tokyo, and it offers a variety of charms, including history, fantasy and science fiction! Explore the appeal of Kawasaki, a city right next to Tokyo.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc introduces a hearty kushiage bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a delicious wasabi chicken bento. Bento Trip showcases a vegetable-packed kamameshi bento from Kobuchisawa in Yamanashi.
04:45 BENTO EXPO
Marc introduces a nutritious miso-flavored ground pork bento that goes along wonderfully with vegetables. Maki uses oily and delicious mackerel to make a grilled fish and rice 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
As aircraft arrive at and depart Narita Airport in Japan, visitors to a nearby park watch on and long to be onboard. For 3 days, we spoke to people enchanted by the thrill of seeing planes up close.
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: Hina Dolls.
NHK 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
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.
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
We leave the studio to visit a World Heritage Site where we take a look back at the iron and steel manufacturing history of Japan, and introduce innovators that have developed new iron products.
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 Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: A Country Summer Scene.
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
Kawasaki is close to central Tokyo, and it offers a variety of charms, including history, fantasy and science fiction! Explore the appeal of Kawasaki, a city right next to Tokyo.
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 BENTO EXPO
Marc introduces a hearty kushiage bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a delicious wasabi chicken bento. Bento Trip showcases a vegetable-packed kamameshi bento from Kobuchisawa in Yamanashi.
10:45 BENTO EXPO
Marc introduces a nutritious miso-flavored ground pork bento that goes along wonderfully with vegetables. Maki uses oily and delicious mackerel to make a grilled fish and rice 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
Chumvan "Belle" Sodhachivy is one of Cambodia's leading royal court dancers. Belle is introducing modern topics and contemporary dance moves to revive the art and pass it down to the next generation.
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
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.
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
We leave the studio to visit a World Heritage Site where we take a look back at the iron and steel manufacturing history of Japan, and introduce innovators that have developed new iron products.
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 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.
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
Kawasaki is close to central Tokyo, and it offers a variety of charms, including history, fantasy and science fiction! Explore the appeal of Kawasaki, a city right next to Tokyo.
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 BENTO EXPO
Marc introduces a hearty kushiage bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a delicious wasabi chicken bento. Bento Trip showcases a vegetable-packed kamameshi bento from Kobuchisawa in Yamanashi.
16:45 BENTO EXPO
Marc introduces a nutritious miso-flavored ground pork bento that goes along wonderfully with vegetables. Maki uses oily and delicious mackerel to make a grilled fish and rice 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
Chumvan "Belle" Sodhachivy is one of Cambodia's leading royal court dancers. Belle is introducing modern topics and contemporary dance moves to revive the art and pass it down to the next generation.
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 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.
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
We leave the studio to visit a World Heritage Site where we take a look back at the iron and steel manufacturing history of Japan, and introduce innovators that have developed new iron products.
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
Chumvan "Belle" Sodhachivy is one of Cambodia's leading royal court dancers. Belle is introducing modern topics and contemporary dance moves to revive the art and pass it down to the next generation.
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
Former US Labor Secretary and USC Professor of Public Policy Robert Reich analyses the ramifications of widening income inequality, money in politics, and the urgent need to revive the Common Good.
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: Raden.
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
Kawasaki is close to central Tokyo, and it offers a variety of charms, including history, fantasy and science fiction! Explore the appeal of Kawasaki, a city right next to Tokyo.
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 BENTO EXPO
Marc introduces a hearty kushiage bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a delicious wasabi chicken bento. Bento Trip showcases a vegetable-packed kamameshi bento from Kobuchisawa in Yamanashi.
23:45 BENTO EXPO
Marc introduces a nutritious miso-flavored ground pork bento that goes along wonderfully with vegetables. Maki uses oily and delicious mackerel to make a grilled fish and rice 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
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Napolitan (2) Scallop and Mushroom Gratin. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
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01:30 Japan Railway Journal
In 2015, the Hokuriku Shinkansen connected between Tokyo and Kanazawa. See the economic effects and the different strategies put in place to attract more tourists from overseas to the region.
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!
Tokachi, in northern Japan, is the nation's top producer of wheat. In July, workers take turns working 24-hour shifts to harvest the wheat at once. Tune in to find out why they're in such a rush.
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:Kushikatsu,Japanese deep-fried skewers
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
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03:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Bubuzuke, a dish inspired by frugality. 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: Dialogue with Materials. Kengo Kuma is one of Japan's most famous architects. Join our exploration of the world of Kengo Kuma and his diverse use of wood, stone, paper and clay!
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
Chumvan "Belle" Sodhachivy is one of Cambodia's leading royal court dancers. Belle is introducing modern topics and contemporary dance moves to revive the art and pass it down to the next generation.
05:50 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.