NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Journeys in Japan
Kyle Card discovers the nostalgic appeal of Manazuru, a coastal town near Tokyo fiercely protected by its residents, old and new. On this program, get to know the real Japan.
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
A look at how big data is being used in Japan. 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
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once served.
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
From world-famous Japanese cuisine to some surprising, Western-inspired dishes, Tokyo's classic restaurants have it all. Today, a tour of some Tokyo eateries that have been attracting foodies.
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 Step into My Kitchen
We learn 92-year-old Tami Hiyama's recipe for "chirashi-zushi", a special kind of sushi eaten at family celebrations. What does chirashi mean to Tami? We discover her recipes for life.
04:45 BENTO EXPO
Maki shows us how to make a bento using the ever-popular ginger pork. Marc demonstrates how to make a simple and healthy yakisoba bento. We head to Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture during Bento Trip.
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
From pig's blood to tripe to cow uterus, a butcher shop in Hiratsuka offers items not often sold in Japan. For 3 days, we watched the international crowd attracted to the shop.
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: Five-Storey Pagodas.
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 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.
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
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.
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 Northern Adventure - Asahikawa, Hokkaido -.
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
From world-famous Japanese cuisine to some surprising, Western-inspired dishes, Tokyo's classic restaurants have it all. Today, a tour of some Tokyo eateries that have been attracting foodies.
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 Step into My Kitchen
We learn 92-year-old Tami Hiyama's recipe for "chirashi-zushi", a special kind of sushi eaten at family celebrations. What does chirashi mean to Tami? We discover her recipes for life.
10:45 BENTO EXPO
Maki shows us how to make a bento using the ever-popular ginger pork. Marc demonstrates how to make a simple and healthy yakisoba bento. We head to Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture during Bento Trip.
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 Side by Side
Women in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia are working to build a village of pottery together with 2 Japanese, Yukie Yamazaki and Shinsuke Iwami, a potter.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once served.
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
From world-famous Japanese cuisine to some surprising, Western-inspired dishes, Tokyo's classic restaurants have it all. Today, a tour of some Tokyo eateries that have been attracting foodies.
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 Step into My Kitchen
We learn 92-year-old Tami Hiyama's recipe for "chirashi-zushi", a special kind of sushi eaten at family celebrations. What does chirashi mean to Tami? We discover her recipes for life.
16:45 BENTO EXPO
Maki shows us how to make a bento using the ever-popular ginger pork. Marc demonstrates how to make a simple and healthy yakisoba bento. We head to Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture during Bento Trip.
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 Side by Side
Women in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia are working to build a village of pottery together with 2 Japanese, Yukie Yamazaki and Shinsuke Iwami, a potter.
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
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once served.
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
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.
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 Side by Side
Women in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia are working to build a village of pottery together with 2 Japanese, Yukie Yamazaki and Shinsuke Iwami, a potter.
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
Margrethe Vestager is the European Union's commissioner for competition. A former Danish politician and Economics Minister, she has a reputation as the rich world's most powerful trust-buster.
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: Aoi Festival.
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
From world-famous Japanese cuisine to some surprising, Western-inspired dishes, Tokyo's classic restaurants have it all. Today, a tour of some Tokyo eateries that have been attracting foodies.
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 Step into My Kitchen
We learn 92-year-old Tami Hiyama's recipe for "chirashi-zushi", a special kind of sushi eaten at family celebrations. What does chirashi mean to Tami? We discover her recipes for life.
23:45 BENTO EXPO
Maki shows us how to make a bento using the ever-popular ginger pork. Marc demonstrates how to make a simple and healthy yakisoba bento. We head to Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture during Bento Trip.
NHK 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: Chef Saito's Sashimi. Assortment & Ochazuke with Dashi and Kanpachi. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Japan Railway Journal
JR OITA CITY complex with over 200 stores, opened at JR Kyushu's Oita Station in 2015. See how this complex is revitalizing the area and also discover the historical BUNGOMORI ROUNDHOUSE MUSEUM.
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!
Setsuko Mizuno owns a cookware shop in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, in central Japan. For 30 long years, she has cooked lunch for her staff using whatever she can find in her fridge.
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 Sesame Coated Meatballs.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Satoyama Living, country customs that sustain the ancient capital. Kyoto 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: Beyond the Ordinary. Kimonos were once ordinary clothes yet today they're for special occasions. Designer Kunihiko Morinaga explores how everyday fashion can go beyond the ordinary.
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 Side by Side
Women in Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia are working to build a village of pottery together with 2 Japanese, Yukie Yamazaki and Shinsuke Iwami, a potter.
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 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.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at how big data is being used in Japan. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores "The Battles of Coxinga" by Chikamatsu Monzaemon. It's an epic tale with a Sino-Japanese hero taking up arms in China for the family his father once served.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Satoyama Living, country customs that sustain the ancient capital. Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Beyond the Ordinary. Kimonos were once ordinary clothes yet today they're for special occasions. Designer Kunihiko Morinaga explores how everyday fashion can go beyond the ordinary.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 RISING
In 2013, from northeastern Japan, Hiroyuki Takahashi launched a new kind of food magazine. Packaged with local ingredients, the publication links provincial producers with consumers in major cities.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Trails to Tsukiji
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.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at how big data is being used in Japan. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 Lunch ON!
Setsuko Mizuno owns a cookware shop in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, in central Japan. For 30 long years, she has cooked lunch for her staff using whatever she can find in her fridge.
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 Sesame Coated Meatballs.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Satoyama Living, country customs that sustain the ancient capital. Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Beyond the Ordinary. Kimonos were once ordinary clothes yet today they're for special occasions. Designer Kunihiko Morinaga explores how everyday fashion can go beyond the ordinary.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 RISING
In 2013, from northeastern Japan, Hiroyuki Takahashi launched a new kind of food magazine. Packaged with local ingredients, the publication links provincial producers with consumers in major cities.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 Lunch ON!
Setsuko Mizuno owns a cookware shop in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, in central Japan. For 30 long years, she has cooked lunch for her staff using whatever she can find in her fridge.
18:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Deep-fried Sesame Coated Meatballs.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at how big data is being used in Japan. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 RISING
In 2013, from northeastern Japan, Hiroyuki Takahashi launched a new kind of food magazine. Packaged with local ingredients, the publication links provincial producers with consumers in major cities.
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
Dr Tilo Kunath, one of the world's leading stem cell researchers, talks about his pioneering work and contribution to finding a cure for Parkinson's, a disease that's increasingly common in Asia.
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: Gozan no Okuribi.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Satoyama Living, country customs that sustain the ancient capital. Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Beyond the Ordinary. Kimonos were once ordinary clothes yet today they're for special occasions. Designer Kunihiko Morinaga explores how everyday fashion can go beyond the ordinary.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 Biz Stream
While most automakers are shifting towards electric vehicles, 2 Japanese automakers are developing new technology that use gasoline with enough efficiency to offer viable alternatives.
00:40 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.
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. Changdeokgung Palace Complex
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
01:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series.An Imperial Garden in Beijing
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 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks at the championship race in the tournament starting July 8th. The show focuses on non-Japanese wrestlers and the growing popularity of sumo around the world.
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
For 1000 years to come - Keeping the Tosa Culture alive: Follows the story of a mother and daughter who, each in her own way, faces her duty of protecting and carrying on Tosa's traditional culture.
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
Get up to speed on the latest hat trends in Tokyo! Learn how to find perfect hats to match your face shape. Also, find out the coolest head accessories that fashionistas wear.
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
In 2013, from northeastern Japan, Hiroyuki Takahashi launched a new kind of food magazine. Packaged with local ingredients, the publication links provincial producers with consumers in major cities.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Journeys in Japan
Kyle Card discovers the nostalgic appeal of Manazuru, a coastal town near Tokyo fiercely protected by its residents, old and new. On this program, get to know the real Japan.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Japan Railway Journal
JR OITA CITY complex with over 200 stores, opened at JR Kyushu's Oita Station in 2015. See how this complex is revitalizing the area and also discover the historical BUNGOMORI ROUNDHOUSE MUSEUM.
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!
Setsuko Mizuno owns a cookware shop in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, in central Japan. For 30 long years, she has cooked lunch for her staff using whatever she can find in her fridge.
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 Sesame Coated Meatballs.
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
For 1000 years to come - Keeping the Tosa Culture alive: Follows the story of a mother and daughter who, each in her own way, faces her duty of protecting and carrying on Tosa's traditional culture.
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
Get up to speed on the latest hat trends in Tokyo! Learn how to find perfect hats to match your face shape. Also, find out the coolest head accessories that fashionistas wear.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Asia Insight
Some Chinese fled to Laos to avoid China's economic competition. But many lost assets in a fire. This episode follows the struggles of merchants rebuilding their lives in a more competitive Laos.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Journeys in Japan
Kyle Card discovers the nostalgic appeal of Manazuru, a coastal town near Tokyo fiercely protected by its residents, old and new. On this program, get to know the real Japan.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
JR OITA CITY complex with over 200 stores, opened at JR Kyushu's Oita Station in 2015. See how this complex is revitalizing the area and also discover the historical BUNGOMORI ROUNDHOUSE MUSEUM.
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 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks at the championship race in the tournament starting July 8th. The show focuses on non-Japanese wrestlers and the growing popularity of sumo around the world.
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
For 1000 years to come - Keeping the Tosa Culture alive: Follows the story of a mother and daughter who, each in her own way, faces her duty of protecting and carrying on Tosa's traditional culture.
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
Get up to speed on the latest hat trends in Tokyo! Learn how to find perfect hats to match your face shape. Also, find out the coolest head accessories that fashionistas wear.
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
Some Chinese fled to Laos to avoid China's economic competition. But many lost assets in a fire. This episode follows the struggles of merchants rebuilding their lives in a more competitive Laos.
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 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks at the championship race in the tournament starting July 8th. The show focuses on non-Japanese wrestlers and the growing popularity of sumo around the world.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
JR OITA CITY complex with over 200 stores, opened at JR Kyushu's Oita Station in 2015. See how this complex is revitalizing the area and also discover the historical BUNGOMORI ROUNDHOUSE MUSEUM.
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
Some Chinese fled to Laos to avoid China's economic competition. But many lost assets in a fire. This episode follows the struggles of merchants rebuilding their lives in a more competitive Laos.
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
Mazlan Othman is an astrophysicist who pioneered Malaysia's space program and education in astronomy. She says we need to know the Universe around us to understand who we are and where we are going.
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: Awa Dance.
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
For 1000 years to come - Keeping the Tosa Culture alive: Follows the story of a mother and daughter who, each in her own way, faces her duty of protecting and carrying on Tosa's traditional culture.
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
Get up to speed on the latest hat trends in Tokyo! Learn how to find perfect hats to match your face shape. Also, find out the coolest head accessories that fashionistas wear.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 Somewhere Street
A close-up look at cities worldwide,as seen by a walking tourist.Viewers visit places off the beaten path and meet people.Enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.Alice Springs,Australia
00:54 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Lake Biwa.
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
Author Naoki Higashida is severely autistic, but "talks" using a keyboard. 2 years after the premiere of a documentary on him, the director revisits Naoki and asks, "Can people who suffer be happy?"
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 J-FLICKS
Presented in competition at this year's 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival, "Shoplifters" by Hirokazu Kore-eda received the Palme d'Or. We also look at another competition entry.
02:40 Anime Supernova
Masaki Okuda is an animator who uses metamorphosis to create a satisfying harmony of music and movement - and to demonstrate his boundless creativity.
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: Wakame Udon Noodles.
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 At Home with Venetia Spring 2018
In a factory in Kyoto that pioneered pastel production in Japan, Venetia is impressed by Japan-specific color. In Kagoshima, she learns how organic sesame oil and top-quality dried bonito are made.
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 Train Cruise
We travel the Northeast Japan coastline and see how recovery has progressed since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Unique trains, delicious seafood, sake and interesting encounters await.
04:55 Blends
This program is a fusion of Western and Asian music played with only Japanese traditional instruments. Famous songs will be covered by distinguished musicians in Japan: JUSHICHIGEN.
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
Some Chinese fled to Laos to avoid China's economic competition. But many lost assets in a fire. This episode follows the struggles of merchants rebuilding their lives in a more competitive Laos.
NHK 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: Chef Saito's Sashimi. Assortment & Ochazuke with Dashi and Kanpachi. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
07:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series.An Imperial Garden in Beijing
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 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks at the championship race in the tournament starting July 8th. The show focuses on non-Japanese wrestlers and the growing popularity of sumo around the world.
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 At Home with Venetia Spring 2018
In a factory in Kyoto that pioneered pastel production in Japan, Venetia is impressed by Japan-specific color. In Kagoshima, she learns how organic sesame oil and top-quality dried bonito are made.
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 Train Cruise
We travel the Northeast Japan coastline and see how recovery has progressed since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Unique trains, delicious seafood, sake and interesting encounters await.
10:55 Blends
This program is a fusion of Western and Asian music played with only Japanese traditional instruments. Famous songs will be covered by distinguished musicians in Japan: JUSHICHIGEN.
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 What You Taught Me About My Son
This program is about the heartfelt interaction between Naoki Higashida, the autistic author of "The Reason I Jump", and fellow author David Mitchell who translated the book and whose son is autistic.
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: Chef Saito's Sashimi. Assortment & Ochazuke with Dashi and Kanpachi. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Features an intricate, three-piece Ukiyo-e print depicting seemingly countless people enjoying a summer festival in Edo. We analyze it with the use of a cutting-edge machine learning technology.
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 1-14.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:10 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
13:35 Direct Talk
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.
13:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series.An Imperial Garden in Beijing
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 "Tape Measure Jackie"...
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 J-FLICKS
Presented in competition at this year's 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival, "Shoplifters" by Hirokazu Kore-eda received the Palme d'Or. We also look at another competition entry.
14:40 Anime Supernova
Masaki Okuda is an animator who uses metamorphosis to create a satisfying harmony of music and movement - and to demonstrate his boundless creativity.
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: Wakame Udon Noodles.
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 At Home with Venetia Spring 2018
In a factory in Kyoto that pioneered pastel production in Japan, Venetia is impressed by Japan-specific color. In Kagoshima, she learns how organic sesame oil and top-quality dried bonito are made.
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 Train Cruise
We travel the Northeast Japan coastline and see how recovery has progressed since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Unique trains, delicious seafood, sake and interesting encounters await.
16:55 Blends
This program is a fusion of Western and Asian music played with only Japanese traditional instruments. Famous songs will be covered by distinguished musicians in Japan: JUSHICHIGEN.
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 What You Taught Me About My Son
This program is about the heartfelt interaction between Naoki Higashida, the autistic author of "The Reason I Jump", and fellow author David Mitchell who translated the book and whose son is autistic.
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: Chef Saito's Sashimi. Assortment & Ochazuke with Dashi and Kanpachi. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
18:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Features an intricate, three-piece Ukiyo-e print depicting seemingly countless people enjoying a summer festival in Edo. We analyze it with the use of a cutting-edge machine learning technology.
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 1-14.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:10 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
19:35 Direct Talk
Representatives from companies worldwide visit camping gear maker Snow Peak to catch a glimpse of President and CEO Tohru Yamai's manufacturing philosophy at work. Yamai himself offers some insights.
19:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series.An Imperial Garden in Beijing
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 "Tape Measure Jackie"...
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 At Home with Venetia Spring 2018
In a factory in Kyoto that pioneered pastel production in Japan, Venetia is impressed by Japan-specific color. In Kagoshima, she learns how organic sesame oil and top-quality dried bonito are made.
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 J-FLICKS
Presented in competition at this year's 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival, "Shoplifters" by Hirokazu Kore-eda received the Palme d'Or. We also look at another competition entry.
21:40 Anime Supernova
Masaki Okuda is an animator who uses metamorphosis to create a satisfying harmony of music and movement - and to demonstrate his boundless creativity.
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: Wakame Udon Noodles.
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 Train Cruise
We travel the Northeast Japan coastline and see how recovery has progressed since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Unique trains, delicious seafood, sake and interesting encounters await.
22:55 Blends
This program is a fusion of Western and Asian music played with only Japanese traditional instruments. Famous songs will be covered by distinguished musicians in Japan: JUSHICHIGEN.
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 What You Taught Me About My Son
This program is about the heartfelt interaction between Naoki Higashida, the autistic author of "The Reason I Jump", and fellow author David Mitchell who translated the book and whose son is autistic.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
We discover a peaceful town tucked away in the Japan Alps and cycle through rural Japan. Enjoy new tastes and gourmet experiences at department store basements and make your own customized bento.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:10 J-MELO
This week's show is part one of a unique live special from Saitama. On stage are 3 amazing female singers: Saitama-born Kayoko Yoshizawa, Philippine-born Beverly, and J-MELO's very own May J.
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 "Tape Measure Jackie"...
01:45 Japan-easy
Today: Give a detailed explanation of the position of an item. 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
Margrethe Vestager is the European Union's commissioner for competition. A former Danish politician and Economics Minister, she has a reputation as the rich world's most powerful trust-buster.
02:25 Blends
We'll introduce the most popular taiko drum called miya-daiko at Kamo-wake-ikazuchi-Jinja in Kyoto. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from July 8, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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-Americans in Hawaii, Part 2.
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
Hakone is a town near Tokyo that draws many visitors, especially in autumn when the local forest shows its fall colors. We meet local artists and discover the beauty of Hakone in autumn.
04:35 Drainspotters #2 Ninja
We explore Iga, home of a legendary ninja clan, for some absorbing insights into the world of ninjutsu from one of Japan's last ninja grandmasters.
04:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Mt. Tossho, where you can see one of Japan's largest clusters of Fawn Liles. Our program host enjoys outdoor activities including a nice warm fire from her own cut firewood.
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 What You Taught Me About My Son
This program is about the heartfelt interaction between Naoki Higashida, the autistic author of "The Reason I Jump", and fellow author David Mitchell who translated the book and whose son is autistic.
