NHK 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
[Beat that Cabbage Down, Interior Lifestyle Tokyo, Laundry Made Easy and Eco-Friendly] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
00:40 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.
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: Hwaseong Fortress.
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
A new generation of DIY scientists is using accessible and affordable bio technology to experiment with genetic modification and genome editing. We take a close look at the benefits and the risks.
01:55 World Heritage Wonders
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.Qufu.
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
Japan has won more Olympic medals in gymnastics than in any other field. With 1992 silver medalist Yukio Iketani, we look at the history of the sport in Japan and the quest for "beautiful gymnastics".
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
The Geta Prince - A New Take on Tradition: The program follows a young artisan's wide-ranging efforts to produce and promote "Hita geta sandals that are loved by all" and his thoughts behind them.
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
Our feature story is all about sneakers! Meet a guy, who is obsessed with sneakers. Plus, our new segment "Kawaii in Real Life" gets real with your favorite kawaii girls online.
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
Paper: demand for this material continues at great environmental cost. But Nobuyoshi Yamasaki is gaining attention for using Japanese technology to create a new kind of paper from... stone.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
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.
06:57 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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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:Kushikatsu,Japanese deep-fried skewers
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
The Geta Prince - A New Take on Tradition: The program follows a young artisan's wide-ranging efforts to produce and promote "Hita geta sandals that are loved by all" and his thoughts behind them.
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
Our feature story is all about sneakers! Meet a guy, who is obsessed with sneakers. Plus, our new segment "Kawaii in Real Life" gets real with your favorite kawaii girls online.
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.
11:50 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Psalms of the Meadow, Matterhorn, the Alps.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
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.
12:57 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.
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
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.
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
Japan has won more Olympic medals in gymnastics than in any other field. With 1992 silver medalist Yukio Iketani, we look at the history of the sport in Japan and the quest for "beautiful gymnastics".
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
The Geta Prince - A New Take on Tradition: The program follows a young artisan's wide-ranging efforts to produce and promote "Hita geta sandals that are loved by all" and his thoughts behind them.
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
Our feature story is all about sneakers! Meet a guy, who is obsessed with sneakers. Plus, our new segment "Kawaii in Real Life" gets real with your favorite kawaii girls online.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Mongolians Set Sights on South Korea.
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
Japan has won more Olympic medals in gymnastics than in any other field. With 1992 silver medalist Yukio Iketani, we look at the history of the sport in Japan and the quest for "beautiful gymnastics".
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
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.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Mongolians Set Sights on South Korea.
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
Cherrie Atilano is a Filipino farmer and social entrepreneur. She's working to make farming attractive, sustainable and profitable to alleviate poverty, ensure food security and enrich people's lives.
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: Katsura Detached Palace.
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
The Geta Prince - A New Take on Tradition: The program follows a young artisan's wide-ranging efforts to produce and promote "Hita geta sandals that are loved by all" and his thoughts behind them.
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
Our feature story is all about sneakers! Meet a guy, who is obsessed with sneakers. Plus, our new segment "Kawaii in Real Life" gets real with your favorite kawaii girls online.
NHK 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
Chiang Mai, Thailand was once the capital of the Lan Na Kingdom. It is known as the "city of healing". In this episode we explore Chiang Mai, meeting residents who enjoy living in this peaceful city.
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
In January, more than half a billion dollars' worth of a cryptocurrency was siphoned from a major exchange. We followed a battle pitting white hat hackers against the culprit for 3 months.
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 Great East Japan Earthquake has triggered increased disaster awareness and emergence of improved relief measures in Japan. The panelists evaluate this development from the foreigner's perspective.
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: Deep-fried Salty-sweet Taro.
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 Mt. Fuji Aqua Journey
Mt. Fuji's blessing is water. Its properties vary depending on the spring, and it produces the best rice, the hottest wasabi and sakura shrimp. A German beer brewer introduces this powerful water.
03:37 The Directhon
On "The Directhon", inspired by brainstorming "ideathons", teams dream up ideas for a TV show. In this episode set in Shizuoka, a high schooler convinces her team to make a travelogue for busy women.
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 on a virtual tour of guest houses in Tokyo, an alternative to hotels that are growing in popularity among travelers. In our cutting edge corner, we feature some unique capsule hotels.
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
From the ocean's depths, a tale of motherly love. Watch the female North Pacific giant octopus sacrifice everything for her young, going without food to protect them until they hatch, then dying.
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: Sake.
04:55 Blends
We'll introduce jushichigen-koto, a Japanese harp with 17 strings in Ikegami-honmonji Temple, Tokyo. 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
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Mongolians Set Sights on South Korea.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Napolitan (2) Scallop and Mushroom Gratin. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Today's Close-Up
A new generation of DIY scientists is using accessible and affordable bio technology to experiment with genetic modification and genome editing. We take a close look at the benefits and the risks.
07:55 World Heritage Wonders
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.Qufu.
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
Japan has won more Olympic medals in gymnastics than in any other field. With 1992 silver medalist Yukio Iketani, we look at the history of the sport in Japan and the quest for "beautiful gymnastics".
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 Mt. Fuji Aqua Journey
Mt. Fuji's blessing is water. Its properties vary depending on the spring, and it produces the best rice, the hottest wasabi and sakura shrimp. A German beer brewer introduces this powerful water.
09:37 The Directhon
On "The Directhon", inspired by brainstorming "ideathons", teams dream up ideas for a TV show. In this episode set in Shizuoka, a high schooler convinces her team to make a travelogue for busy women.
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 on a virtual tour of guest houses in Tokyo, an alternative to hotels that are growing in popularity among travelers. In our cutting edge corner, we feature some unique capsule hotels.
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
From the ocean's depths, a tale of motherly love. Watch the female North Pacific giant octopus sacrifice everything for her young, going without food to protect them until they hatch, then dying.
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: Sake.
10:55 Blends
We'll introduce jushichigen-koto, a Japanese harp with 17 strings in Ikegami-honmonji Temple, Tokyo. 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 I Was a Caged Bird
Japan leads the world in hospitalized psychiatric patients. Many are confined for most of their lives. We followed patients to explore the consequences of this widespread but rarely examined problem.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Napolitan (2) Scallop and Mushroom Gratin. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Chrysanthemum is the symbolic flower of autumn. This episode features Edo's astounding 19th century-biotechnology of growing 100 varieties of Chrysanthemums in one tree.
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 1-13.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:10 Today's Close-Up
A new generation of DIY scientists is using accessible and affordable bio technology to experiment with genetic modification and genome editing. We take a close look at the benefits and the risks.
13:35 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.
13:50 World Heritage Wonders
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.Qufu.
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 "A New Creature"...
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 Great East Japan Earthquake has triggered increased disaster awareness and emergence of improved relief measures in Japan. The panelists evaluate this development from the foreigner's perspective.
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: Deep-fried Salty-sweet Taro.
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 Mt. Fuji Aqua Journey
Mt. Fuji's blessing is water. Its properties vary depending on the spring, and it produces the best rice, the hottest wasabi and sakura shrimp. A German beer brewer introduces this powerful water.
15:37 The Directhon
On "The Directhon", inspired by brainstorming "ideathons", teams dream up ideas for a TV show. In this episode set in Shizuoka, a high schooler convinces her team to make a travelogue for busy women.
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 on a virtual tour of guest houses in Tokyo, an alternative to hotels that are growing in popularity among travelers. In our cutting edge corner, we feature some unique capsule hotels.
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
From the ocean's depths, a tale of motherly love. Watch the female North Pacific giant octopus sacrifice everything for her young, going without food to protect them until they hatch, then dying.
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: Sake.
16:55 Blends
We'll introduce jushichigen-koto, a Japanese harp with 17 strings in Ikegami-honmonji Temple, Tokyo. 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 I Was a Caged Bird
Japan leads the world in hospitalized psychiatric patients. Many are confined for most of their lives. We followed patients to explore the consequences of this widespread but rarely examined problem.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Napolitan (2) Scallop and Mushroom Gratin. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
18:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Chrysanthemum is the symbolic flower of autumn. This episode features Edo's astounding 19th century-biotechnology of growing 100 varieties of Chrysanthemums in one tree.
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 1-13.
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
A new generation of DIY scientists is using accessible and affordable bio technology to experiment with genetic modification and genome editing. We take a close look at the benefits and the risks.
19:35 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.
19:50 World Heritage Wonders
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.Qufu.
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 "A New Creature"...
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 Mt. Fuji Aqua Journey
Mt. Fuji's blessing is water. Its properties vary depending on the spring, and it produces the best rice, the hottest wasabi and sakura shrimp. A German beer brewer introduces this powerful water.
20:37 The Directhon
On "The Directhon", inspired by brainstorming "ideathons", teams dream up ideas for a TV show. In this episode set in Shizuoka, a high schooler convinces her team to make a travelogue for busy women.
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 Great East Japan Earthquake has triggered increased disaster awareness and emergence of improved relief measures in Japan. The panelists evaluate this development from the foreigner's perspective.
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: Deep-fried Salty-sweet Taro.
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 on a virtual tour of guest houses in Tokyo, an alternative to hotels that are growing in popularity among travelers. In our cutting edge corner, we feature some unique capsule hotels.
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
From the ocean's depths, a tale of motherly love. Watch the female North Pacific giant octopus sacrifice everything for her young, going without food to protect them until they hatch, then dying.
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: Sake.
22:55 Blends
We'll introduce jushichigen-koto, a Japanese harp with 17 strings in Ikegami-honmonji Temple, Tokyo. 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 I Was a Caged Bird
Japan leads the world in hospitalized psychiatric patients. Many are confined for most of their lives. We followed patients to explore the consequences of this widespread but rarely examined problem.
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
Walk the ancient pilgrimage route in Mie Pref. with an expert English guide, starting at Ise Jingu shrine, a major power spot. And discover the versatility of nori seaweed that usually wraps sushi.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Walk the ancient pilgrimage route in Mie Pref. with an expert English guide, starting at Ise Jingu shrine, a major power spot. And discover the versatility of nori seaweed that usually wraps sushi.
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
More and more artists use SNS and other parts of the web to reach fans and share music. Listeners are shifting from buying to streaming. This week, J-MELO shows how Japan's music scene is changing.
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 "A New Creature"...
01:45 Japan-easy
Today: Express that someone or something is there. 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
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.
02:25 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: Osumi Peninsula, Kagoshima.
02:40 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: A cultivated pond shimmering with dragonflies.
02:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature "Japanology Plus": in which Peter Barakan meets experts in various fields from traditional arts to technology, introducing Japanese culture from a new perspective.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:10 Seasoning the Seasons Special
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 special: JAPANESE American in HAWAII.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 Hometown Stories
Passionate and driven, schoolteacher Ayako Masunaga wants to lead her 3rd grade class to glory in the school's jump rope contest. But the novice teacher struggles to keep them focused and motivated.
04:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Kyo-yaki.
04:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Matsumae, a town located on the southernmost tip of Hokkaido, is well-known for having the earliest bloom of cherry blossoms in Hokkaido. Our program host takes a stroll through the cherry blossoms.
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 I Was a Caged Bird
Japan leads the world in hospitalized psychiatric patients. Many are confined for most of their lives. We followed patients to explore the consequences of this widespread but rarely examined problem.
NHK 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
[Beat that Cabbage Down, Interior Lifestyle Tokyo, Laundry Made Easy and Eco-Friendly] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
06:40 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.
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: Hwaseong Fortress.
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
In January, more than half a billion dollars' worth of a cryptocurrency was siphoned from a major exchange. We followed a battle pitting white hat hackers against the culprit for 3 months.
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 Great East Japan Earthquake has triggered increased disaster awareness and emergence of improved relief measures in Japan. The panelists evaluate this development from the foreigner's perspective.
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: Deep-fried Salty-sweet Taro.
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 Seasoning the Seasons Special
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 special: JAPANESE American in HAWAII.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 Hometown Stories
Passionate and driven, schoolteacher Ayako Masunaga wants to lead her 3rd grade class to glory in the school's jump rope contest. But the novice teacher struggles to keep them focused and motivated.
10:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Kyo-yaki.
10:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Matsumae, a town located on the southernmost tip of Hokkaido, is well-known for having the earliest bloom of cherry blossoms in Hokkaido. Our program host takes a stroll through the cherry blossoms.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 The Professionals
Ramen shop owner Kazuyuki Takei has been a self-styled "ramen fool" for more than 40 years. Behind his exceptional ramen is the story of a son trying to outdo his dad, a ramen "genius".
11:55 SUPER SAITAMA!!
Saitama Prefecture has many of the hottest tourism spots in Japan! Go on unforgettable adventure into Saitama that will make you want to visit today!
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
[Beat that Cabbage Down, Interior Lifestyle Tokyo, Laundry Made Easy and Eco-Friendly] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
12:40 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.
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: Hwaseong Fortress.
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
In January, more than half a billion dollars' worth of a cryptocurrency was siphoned from a major exchange. We followed a battle pitting white hat hackers against the culprit for 3 months.
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
Chiang Mai, Thailand was once the capital of the Lan Na Kingdom. It is known as the "city of healing". In this episode we explore Chiang Mai, meeting residents who enjoy living in this peaceful city.
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 Seasoning the Seasons Special
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 special: JAPANESE American in HAWAII.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 Hometown Stories
Passionate and driven, schoolteacher Ayako Masunaga wants to lead her 3rd grade class to glory in the school's jump rope contest. But the novice teacher struggles to keep them focused and motivated.
16:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Kyo-yaki.
16:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Matsumae, a town located on the southernmost tip of Hokkaido, is well-known for having the earliest bloom of cherry blossoms in Hokkaido. Our program host takes a stroll through the cherry blossoms.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 The Professionals
Ramen shop owner Kazuyuki Takei has been a self-styled "ramen fool" for more than 40 years. Behind his exceptional ramen is the story of a son trying to outdo his dad, a ramen "genius".
17:55 SUPER SAITAMA!!
Saitama Prefecture has many of the hottest tourism spots in Japan! Go on unforgettable adventure into Saitama that will make you want to visit today!
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
[Beat that Cabbage Down, Interior Lifestyle Tokyo, Laundry Made Easy and Eco-Friendly] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
18:40 Direct Talk
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former Prime Minister of Denmark, speaks about her new role as head of the global charity, Save the Children, where she has become a champion for children's rights.
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: Hwaseong Fortress.
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
In January, more than half a billion dollars' worth of a cryptocurrency was siphoned from a major exchange. We followed a battle pitting white hat hackers against the culprit for 3 months.
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 Seasoning the Seasons Special
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 special: JAPANESE American in HAWAII.
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
Cherrie Atilano is a Filipino farmer and social entrepreneur. She's working to make farming attractive, sustainable and profitable to alleviate poverty, ensure food security and enrich people's lives.
21:25 Japan-easy
Today: Express that someone or something is there. 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 1-13.
21:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature "Japanology Plus": in which Peter Barakan meets experts in various fields from traditional arts to technology, introducing Japanese culture from a new perspective.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 Hometown Stories
Passionate and driven, schoolteacher Ayako Masunaga wants to lead her 3rd grade class to glory in the school's jump rope contest. But the novice teacher struggles to keep them focused and motivated.
22:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Kyo-yaki.
22:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Matsumae, a town located on the southernmost tip of Hokkaido, is well-known for having the earliest bloom of cherry blossoms in Hokkaido. Our program host takes a stroll through the cherry blossoms.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 The Professionals
Ramen shop owner Kazuyuki Takei has been a self-styled "ramen fool" for more than 40 years. Behind his exceptional ramen is the story of a son trying to outdo his dad, a ramen "genius".
23:55 SUPER SAITAMA!!
Saitama Prefecture has many of the hottest tourism spots in Japan! Go on unforgettable adventure into Saitama that will make you want to visit today!
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
Peter Barakan visits the very beautiful Ogasawara Islands. This remote location has a surprisingly cosmopolitan heritage and an equally surprising link with the machinery of the Industrial Revolution.
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
Surgery to remove cancer of the mouth or throat can leave patients unable to speak. With the help of technologies developed in Japan, such people can once again communicate using their own voice.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
Take a trip on a railroad and revel in the ever-changing scenery. Perfect to complement such a trip is ekiben, or box lunch sold at stations. Join us as we set out to enjoy flavors across Japan.
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, Furano: Summer in the Purple City.
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
Brothers Yohei Yamawaki and Shunsuke Shimada are traveling with the jeans of artisans around Japan in a used RV so as to spread the word about Japanese artistry and craftsmanship.
NHK 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
Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former Prime Minister of Denmark, speaks about her new role as head of the global charity, Save the Children, where she has become a champion for children's rights.
06:25 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: Osumi Peninsula, Kagoshima.
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: A cultivated pond shimmering with dragonflies.
06:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature "Japanology Plus": in which Peter Barakan meets experts in various fields from traditional arts to technology, introducing Japanese culture from a new perspective.
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
More and more artists use SNS and other parts of the web to reach fans and share music. Listeners are shifting from buying to streaming. This week, J-MELO shows how Japan's music scene is changing.
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 "A New Creature"...
07:45 Japan-easy
Today: Express that someone or something is there. 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
Chiang Mai, Thailand was once the capital of the Lan Na Kingdom. It is known as the "city of healing". In this episode we explore Chiang Mai, meeting residents who enjoy living in this peaceful city.
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, Furano: Summer in the Purple City.
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
Brothers Yohei Yamawaki and Shunsuke Shimada are traveling with the jeans of artisans around Japan in a used RV so as to spread the word about Japanese artistry and craftsmanship.
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
Keeping birds is a long-standing custom in Java, Indonesia. Since 1997, songbird competitions there have taken off. Agok, a local boy decides to enter the industry to build a life for a better future.
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
Cherrie Atilano is a Filipino farmer and social entrepreneur. She's working to make farming attractive, sustainable and profitable to alleviate poverty, ensure food security and enrich people's lives.
12:45 World Heritage Wonders
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.Qufu.
12:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature "Japanology Plus": in which Peter Barakan meets experts in various fields from traditional arts to technology, introducing Japanese culture from a new perspective.
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
More and more artists use SNS and other parts of the web to reach fans and share music. Listeners are shifting from buying to streaming. This week, J-MELO shows how Japan's music scene is changing.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 The Mark of Beauty
Take a trip on a railroad and revel in the ever-changing scenery. Perfect to complement such a trip is ekiben, or box lunch sold at stations. Join us as we set out to enjoy flavors across Japan.
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, Furano: Summer in the Purple City.
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
Brothers Yohei Yamawaki and Shunsuke Shimada are traveling with the jeans of artisans around Japan in a used RV so as to spread the word about Japanese artistry and craftsmanship.
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
Keeping birds is a long-standing custom in Java, Indonesia. Since 1997, songbird competitions there have taken off. Agok, a local boy decides to enter the industry to build a life for a better future.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 The Mark of Beauty
Take a trip on a railroad and revel in the ever-changing scenery. Perfect to complement such a trip is ekiben, or box lunch sold at stations. Join us as we set out to enjoy flavors across Japan.
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
More and more artists use SNS and other parts of the web to reach fans and share music. Listeners are shifting from buying to streaming. This week, J-MELO shows how Japan's music scene is changing.
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
Keeping birds is a long-standing custom in Java, Indonesia. Since 1997, songbird competitions there have taken off. Agok, a local boy decides to enter the industry to build a life for a better future.
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
Ayato Takada is a virologist who tracks down new and mysterious strains of disease. He recently discovered an antibody that can fight Ebola. We asked him about studying viruses on the front lines.
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: Hikone Castle.
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, Furano: Summer in the Purple City.
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
Brothers Yohei Yamawaki and Shunsuke Shimada are traveling with the jeans of artisans around Japan in a used RV so as to spread the word about Japanese artistry and craftsmanship.
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 has many types of seaweed. That includes MOZUKU, a slimy, slippery variety that's gaining attention for its health benefits. We visit Okinawa to see how MOZUKU is harvested and enjoyed.
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
Our universe is home to countless black holes of various sizes. New scientific discoveries have revealed how black holes grow by absorbing gas or merging with other black holes.
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 Northern Adventure - Asahikawa, Hokkaido -.
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
James Lambiasi explores the architectural wonders of Nikko from the splendid Toshogu Shrine to villas built by ambassadors that mix Japanese and Western elements, as well as the landscape.
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
Featuring the time paradox manga "The Box of 5 Centuries"! College student Kanata found a mysterious box which connected to "500 years ago". Changing the past will affect "now". What Kanata gonna do?
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
Keeping birds is a long-standing custom in Java, Indonesia. Since 1997, songbird competitions there have taken off. Agok, a local boy decides to enter the industry to build a life for a better future.
