NHK 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 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.
06:40 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.
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. Changdeokgung Palace Complex
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
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?"
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 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.
08:40 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.
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: Wakame Udon Noodles.
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-Americans in Hawaii, Part 2.
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
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.
10:35 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.
10:40 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.
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
Designer Eiji Mitooka is the mastermind behind THE ROYAL EXPRESS, Japan's newest luxury train. He worked together with artisans from across Japan to create a completely one-of-a-kind train.
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 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.
12:40 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.
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. Changdeokgung Palace Complex
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
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?"
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
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
14:54 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.
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-Americans in Hawaii, Part 2.
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
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.
16:35 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.
16:40 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.
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
Designer Eiji Mitooka is the mastermind behind THE ROYAL EXPRESS, Japan's newest luxury train. He worked together with artisans from across Japan to create a completely one-of-a-kind train.
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 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.
18:40 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.
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. Changdeokgung Palace Complex
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
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?"
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-Americans in Hawaii, Part 2.
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
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.
21:25 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!"
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 1-14.
21:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "Journeys in Japan" : English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
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
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.
22:35 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.
22:40 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.
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
Designer Eiji Mitooka is the mastermind behind THE ROYAL EXPRESS, Japan's newest luxury train. He worked together with artisans from across Japan to create a completely one-of-a-kind train.
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. First settled in the 19th century, these islands have a welcoming, multicultural way of life that was turned upside down by World War II.
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
In Japan and other aging societies, more people are suffering from painful knees and hips. We'll explore how Japanese craftsmanship is being used to create new types of artificial joints.
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 Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from July 9, Day 2 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.
03:30 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: Kamakura, Samurai and Zen.
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
Shinya Miyaura may very well be the most knowledgeable person about Japanese textiles. He connects artisans of local production regions around the country with fashion designers.
NHK 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
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.
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: Shari River, Hokkaido.
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: Tidal flat home of a living fossil.
06:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "Journeys in Japan" : English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
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
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.
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 "Tape Measure Jackie"...
07:45 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!"
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 Videos Gone Viral
The program introduces the best videos revealing Japan from unique perspectives: Japanese viral videos, foreigners introducing Japan, and many more!
08:20 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: To-ji.
08:25 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.
08:30 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.
08:55 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.
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: Kamakura, Samurai and Zen.
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
Shinya Miyaura may very well be the most knowledgeable person about Japanese textiles. He connects artisans of local production regions around the country with fashion designers.
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
Yangtze Daughters tells the story of one lost daughter's impassioned search for her birth family, and the human cost of the one-child policy that has lasted for generations.
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
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.
12:45 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series.An Imperial Garden in Beijing
12:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This week we feature the program "Journeys in Japan" : English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
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
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.
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 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.
14:55 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.
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: Kamakura, Samurai and Zen.
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
Shinya Miyaura may very well be the most knowledgeable person about Japanese textiles. He connects artisans of local production regions around the country with fashion designers.
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
Yangtze Daughters tells the story of one lost daughter's impassioned search for her birth family, and the human cost of the one-child policy that has lasted for generations.
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 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.
18:55 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.
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
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.
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
Yangtze Daughters tells the story of one lost daughter's impassioned search for her birth family, and the human cost of the one-child policy that has lasted for generations.
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
Olympus has a 70% share of the global gastrointestinal endoscope market. But, in 2011, it was revealed that the company had been hiding massive losses. Sasa steered Olympus through this turbulent era.
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: Onbashira.
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: Kamakura, Samurai and Zen.
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
Shinya Miyaura may very well be the most knowledgeable person about Japanese textiles. He connects artisans of local production regions around the country with fashion designers.
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
HIRAME, Japanese flatfish, is a winter specialty known as the "king of sushi". Why is this strange-looking fish so expensive, and how is it fished and cooked? Dive into the deep world of HIRAME.
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
Top Japanese scientists delve into the fascinating worlds of cutting-edge technology and the natural sciences. Today: Exploring the Hadal Zone!
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 Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from July 10, Day 3 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.
03:30 Journeys in Japan
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
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 Mamoru Hosoda's 5th anime "MIRAI"! A little boy Kun, comes across a magical garden where he meets his future sister Mirai who is now a young woman and has traveled back in time to see him.
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
Yangtze Daughters tells the story of one lost daughter's impassioned search for her birth family, and the human cost of the one-child policy that has lasted for generations.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 J-Trip Plan
We 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.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Medical Frontiers
In Japan and other aging societies, more people are suffering from painful knees and hips. We'll explore how Japanese craftsmanship is being used to create new types of artificial joints.
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 Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from July 9, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.
08:55 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.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 Journeys in Japan
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 imagine-nation
Featuring Mamoru Hosoda's 5th anime "MIRAI"! A little boy Kun, comes across a magical garden where he meets his future sister Mirai who is now a young woman and has traveled back in time to see him.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Document 72 Hours
Many coastal areas devastated by the 2011 disaster in Tohoku are linked by Route 45. For 3 days, we spoke to people on the roadside to hear their thoughts as the long-awaited spring approaches.
11:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Fireworks.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 J-Trip Plan
We 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.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Medical Frontiers
In Japan and other aging societies, more people are suffering from painful knees and hips. We'll explore how Japanese craftsmanship is being used to create new types of artificial joints.
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 Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from July 9, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.
14:55 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.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Journeys in Japan
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 imagine-nation
Featuring Mamoru Hosoda's 5th anime "MIRAI"! A little boy Kun, comes across a magical garden where he meets his future sister Mirai who is now a young woman and has traveled back in time to see him.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Document 72 Hours
Many coastal areas devastated by the 2011 disaster in Tohoku are linked by Route 45. For 3 days, we spoke to people on the roadside to hear their thoughts as the long-awaited spring approaches.
17:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Fireworks.
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 Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from July 9, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.
18:55 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.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Medical Frontiers
In Japan and other aging societies, more people are suffering from painful knees and hips. We'll explore how Japanese craftsmanship is being used to create new types of artificial joints.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Document 72 Hours
Many coastal areas devastated by the 2011 disaster in Tohoku are linked by Route 45. For 3 days, we spoke to people on the roadside to hear their thoughts as the long-awaited spring approaches.
20:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Fireworks.
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
Sayuri Kinoshita is the first Japanese woman to set a freediving world record in a competitive discipline where divers use no fins-and of course, no scuba gear. What drives her to seek the depths?
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: Namahage.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Journeys in Japan
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 imagine-nation
Featuring Mamoru Hosoda's 5th anime "MIRAI"! A little boy Kun, comes across a magical garden where he meets his future sister Mirai who is now a young woman and has traveled back in time to see him.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Journeys in Japan
Huang Haiyan enjoys a weekend getaway to the mountains of Okumusashi where she forages for edible wild plants, hikes to temples and meets locals, new and old.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, electric rice cookers, which create great-tasting rice with the press of a button.
01:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Lakes of the seashore, where the shoal collapses, water flows out.
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 Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from July 11, Day 4 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.
03:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Kawagoe prospered as a castle town in the Edo period. Even today, the charming, retro feel of that period remains. Plus, a look at Ogawa, a town that's been producing traditional Japanese paper.
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 A Treasured Creation
This first episode will feature a bamboo basket made from a special bamboo grown only in the Awa region on Shikoku. We observe as a craftsman demonstrates to transform bamboo into a masterwork.
04:45 BENTO EXPO
Marc shows us how to make a colorful bento to eat during hanami, cherry blossom viewing. Maki uses a variety of delicious ingredients to make an easy spring roll bento.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Document 72 Hours
Many coastal areas devastated by the 2011 disaster in Tohoku are linked by Route 45. For 3 days, we spoke to people on the roadside to hear their thoughts as the long-awaited spring approaches.
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: Fireworks.
NHK 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. First settled in the 19th century, these islands have a welcoming, multicultural way of life that was turned upside down by World War II.
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
Top Japanese scientists delve into the fascinating worlds of cutting-edge technology and the natural sciences. Today: Exploring the Hadal Zone!
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 Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from July 10, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.
08:55 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.
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
Kawagoe prospered as a castle town in the Edo period. Even today, the charming, retro feel of that period remains. Plus, a look at Ogawa, a town that's been producing traditional Japanese paper.
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 A Treasured Creation
This first episode will feature a bamboo basket made from a special bamboo grown only in the Awa region on Shikoku. We observe as a craftsman demonstrates to transform bamboo into a masterwork.
10:45 BENTO EXPO
Marc shows us how to make a colorful bento to eat during hanami, cherry blossom viewing. Maki uses a variety of delicious ingredients to make an easy spring roll bento.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Side by Side
In Mongolia, a totally blind Japanese, Emi Teruya is working hard to train local disabled people and promote comprehensive social participation.
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. First settled in the 19th century, these islands have a welcoming, multicultural way of life that was turned upside down by World War II.
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
Top Japanese scientists delve into the fascinating worlds of cutting-edge technology and the natural sciences. Today: Exploring the Hadal Zone!
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 Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from July 10, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.
14:55 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.
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
Kawagoe prospered as a castle town in the Edo period. Even today, the charming, retro feel of that period remains. Plus, a look at Ogawa, a town that's been producing traditional Japanese paper.
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 A Treasured Creation
This first episode will feature a bamboo basket made from a special bamboo grown only in the Awa region on Shikoku. We observe as a craftsman demonstrates to transform bamboo into a masterwork.
16:45 BENTO EXPO
Marc shows us how to make a colorful bento to eat during hanami, cherry blossom viewing. Maki uses a variety of delicious ingredients to make an easy spring roll bento.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Side by Side
In Mongolia, a totally blind Japanese, Emi Teruya is working hard to train local disabled people and promote comprehensive social participation.
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 Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from July 10, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.
18:55 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.
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
Top Japanese scientists delve into the fascinating worlds of cutting-edge technology and the natural sciences. Today: Exploring the Hadal Zone!
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
In Mongolia, a totally blind Japanese, Emi Teruya is working hard to train local disabled people and promote comprehensive social participation.
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
Willis Wee is the founder of one of the biggest tech startup events in Southeast Asia. He says the region's diversity presents unique challenges and opportunities for startup founders and investors.
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: Nijo 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 TOKYO EYE 2020
Kawagoe prospered as a castle town in the Edo period. Even today, the charming, retro feel of that period remains. Plus, a look at Ogawa, a town that's been producing traditional Japanese paper.
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 A Treasured Creation
This first episode will feature a bamboo basket made from a special bamboo grown only in the Awa region on Shikoku. We observe as a craftsman demonstrates to transform bamboo into a masterwork.
23:45 BENTO EXPO
Marc shows us how to make a colorful bento to eat during hanami, cherry blossom viewing. Maki uses a variety of delicious ingredients to make an easy spring roll bento.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Miso-marinated Pork Saute (2) Green Beans with Sesame Vinegar Dressing. 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
Kominato Railway is a 39.1km local line, half of which runs through the mountains in Chiba Prefecture. See the steps the company is taking to get out of the red and to attract more tourists.
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 Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from July 12, Day 5 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.
03:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Gion Matsuri Floats, the pride of generations revived. 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
What is good design? And what is its power? DESIGN TALKS plus explores the Japanese aesthetic, from traditional crafts to fashion, and from everyday items to cutting-edge technology.
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
In Mongolia, a totally blind Japanese, Emi Teruya is working hard to train local disabled people and promote comprehensive social participation.
