NHK 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
In Japan, CHERRIES are high-end fruits popular as gifts. We visit Yamagata Prefecture to see how Japan's best CHERRIES are cultivated and selected. Plus, cherry-based desserts, French dishes and more.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, quartz wristwatches, which caused a "timepiece revolution" with their accurate timing.
07:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Lake Akan, "marimo" moss ball's home. The only place in the World.
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 18, Day 11 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 Core Kyoto
Today: Japanese Pepper, the zesty spice of Kyoto cuisine. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shizuoka. Andy and Shaula visit the home of Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest peak. Explore how Shizuoka culture and industry gave rise to free-spirited and creative designs.
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
We follow an innovative business combining cookery and the sharing economy to promote cultural exchange and integration between Japan's growing foreign population and their host country.
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
In Japan, CHERRIES are high-end fruits popular as gifts. We visit Yamagata Prefecture to see how Japan's best CHERRIES are cultivated and selected. Plus, cherry-based desserts, French dishes and more.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, quartz wristwatches, which caused a "timepiece revolution" with their accurate timing.
13:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Lake Akan, "marimo" moss ball's home. The only place in the World.
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 18, Day 11 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 Core Kyoto
Today: Japanese Pepper, the zesty spice of Kyoto cuisine. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shizuoka. Andy and Shaula visit the home of Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest peak. Explore how Shizuoka culture and industry gave rise to free-spirited and creative designs.
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
We follow an innovative business combining cookery and the sharing economy to promote cultural exchange and integration between Japan's growing foreign population and their host country.
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 18, Day 11 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 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, quartz wristwatches, which caused a "timepiece revolution" with their accurate timing.
19:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Lake Akan, "marimo" moss ball's home. The only place in the World.
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
We follow an innovative business combining cookery and the sharing economy to promote cultural exchange and integration between Japan's growing foreign population and their host country.
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
The field research so essential for conservation scientists needs manpower and money, and it's hard to get enough support. Cheng Liangzhong founded NGO Operation Earth to help deal with this issue.
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: Matsuyama 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 Core Kyoto
Today: Japanese Pepper, the zesty spice of Kyoto cuisine. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Shizuoka. Andy and Shaula visit the home of Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest peak. Explore how Shizuoka culture and industry gave rise to free-spirited and creative designs.
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
This episode focuses on 2 Japanese companies that are taking both price and flavor to the extreme as they try to find new markets for their high-end rice cookers around the world.
00:40 Direct Talk
Coach Yuko Igarashi runs a cheerleader club at a Fukui high school. Just 3 years after forming they won a US championship with 6 more victories since. Igarashi discusses her work with students.
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.Mount Emei,Leshan Scenic Area
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
01:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series.Today:South China Karst(2007)
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 20, Day 13 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 The Next 100 Years
Iconic company Panasonic is adapting to new market realities. The second of two programs about this famous Japanese firm, which is celebrating 100 years in business, focuses on its B2B activities.
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
We follow an innovative business combining cookery and the sharing economy to promote cultural exchange and integration between Japan's growing foreign population and their host country.
NHK 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
Robert Beaupre finds the living is easy in Isumi-Ichinomiya, Chiba Pref., just 1 hour from Tokyo. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Japan Railway Journal
Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture is a popular tourist destination with 21.5 million people visiting annually. See the golden route to Hakone with the new Romancecar and the mountain climbing train.
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 19, Day 12 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 The Next 100 Years
Iconic company Panasonic is adapting to new market realities. The second of two programs about this famous Japanese firm, which is celebrating 100 years in business, focuses on its B2B activities.
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
China's only sign language lawyer helps the hearing impaired, who often lack education, legal knowledge and fall victim to fraud or abuse. His firm hires the hearing impaired to solve problems.
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
Robert Beaupre finds the living is easy in Isumi-Ichinomiya, Chiba Pref., just 1 hour from Tokyo. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture is a popular tourist destination with 21.5 million people visiting annually. See the golden route to Hakone with the new Romancecar and the mountain climbing train.
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 19, Day 12 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 The Next 100 Years
Iconic company Panasonic is adapting to new market realities. The second of two programs about this famous Japanese firm, which is celebrating 100 years in business, focuses on its B2B activities.
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
China's only sign language lawyer helps the hearing impaired, who often lack education, legal knowledge and fall victim to fraud or abuse. His firm hires the hearing impaired to solve problems.
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 19, Day 12 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 Japan Railway Journal
Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture is a popular tourist destination with 21.5 million people visiting annually. See the golden route to Hakone with the new Romancecar and the mountain climbing train.
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
China's only sign language lawyer helps the hearing impaired, who often lack education, legal knowledge and fall victim to fraud or abuse. His firm hires the hearing impaired to solve problems.
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
Compost entrepreneur and "zero waste" educator Pashon Murray has made sustainability profitable by turning food waste from corporations into healthy soil for Detroit's urban farmers.
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: Hirosaki 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 The Next 100 Years
Iconic company Panasonic is adapting to new market realities. The second of two programs about this famous Japanese firm, which is celebrating 100 years in business, focuses on its B2B activities.
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. You visit places off the beaten path and meet people. Enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot. Today: Lisbon, Portugal.
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: Izumo-taisha.
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
After an era of growth, Japan's population has begun to plummet, and its workforce is shrinking. How will it affect our lives? We look at the challenges posed by a vanishing labor supply.
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 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.
02:25 Hokkaido In Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Lake Toya.
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 21, Day 14 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 Train Cruise
Discover a menagerie of trains old and new. Start at Narita Airport, "Japan's doorstep", and ride the railways and local lines through Chiba Pref., passing stations and bridges almost a century old.
03:54 Selfie Japan! Chiba
We will introduce selfie sites across Japan for young Chinese people. Individual trips to Japan is booming among them. Visit landscapes and local people full of charm.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 #TOKYO
Join us on a virtual tour of a Tokyo department store offering services like shopping support in various languages. Learn the history behind these stores and see why they're also popular with locals.
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
It's not all monkey business in the villages of Zanzibar Island. The local red colobuses have serious health issues. But they've adapted quite well with an unappetizing addition to their daily diet.
04:50 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Yoshoku.
04:55 Blends
We'll introduce futozao-shamisen, a low sounding instrument used in the famous puppet theater "Bunraku". In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Asia Insight
China's only sign language lawyer helps the hearing impaired, who often lack education, legal knowledge and fall victim to fraud or abuse. His firm hires the hearing impaired to solve problems.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Grilled Vegetable Curry (2) Zuke Tamago "Marinated Eggs" (3) Soy Milk Matcha Pudding. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
07:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series.Today:South China Karst(2007)
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 20, Day 13 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.
09:10 Train Cruise
Discover a menagerie of trains old and new. Start at Narita Airport, "Japan's doorstep", and ride the railways and local lines through Chiba Pref., passing stations and bridges almost a century old.
09:54 Selfie Japan! Chiba
We will introduce selfie sites across Japan for young Chinese people. Individual trips to Japan is booming among them. Visit landscapes and local people full of charm.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 #TOKYO
Join us on a virtual tour of a Tokyo department store offering services like shopping support in various languages. Learn the history behind these stores and see why they're also popular with locals.
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
It's not all monkey business in the villages of Zanzibar Island. The local red colobuses have serious health issues. But they've adapted quite well with an unappetizing addition to their daily diet.
10:50 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Yoshoku.
10:55 Blends
We'll introduce futozao-shamisen, a low sounding instrument used in the famous puppet theater "Bunraku". In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 Tsuruko's Tea Journey
Tsuruko Hanzawa is a "catering chef" of tea ceremonies. At 70, she has decided to embark on a unique nationwide pilgrimage to immerse herself in the art. NHK follows her journey for 2 years.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Grilled Vegetable Curry (2) Zuke Tamago "Marinated Eggs" (3) Soy Milk Matcha Pudding. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will explore the masterpiece of Utamaro, "Reflective Love" through Rakugo-syle storytelling.
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 1-16.
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
Coach Yuko Igarashi runs a cheerleader club at a Fukui high school. Just 3 years after forming they won a US championship with 6 more victories since. Igarashi discusses her work with students.
13:50 Selfie Japan! Kanagawa
Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture is a castle town facing the sea. Making "kamaboko" or fish paste as preserved food has developed. Duan will experience making kamaboko in Odawara.
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 "Today's Just Barely!"...
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 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.
14:25 Hokkaido In Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Lake Toya.
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 20, Day 13 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.
15:10 Train Cruise
Discover a menagerie of trains old and new. Start at Narita Airport, "Japan's doorstep", and ride the railways and local lines through Chiba Pref., passing stations and bridges almost a century old.
15:54 Selfie Japan! Saitama
There is an area called "Bonsai-cho" in Saitama City. Duan will encounter special trees that have survived for a very long time. She will enjoy the deep world of this living art.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 #TOKYO
Join us on a virtual tour of a Tokyo department store offering services like shopping support in various languages. Learn the history behind these stores and see why they're also popular with locals.
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
It's not all monkey business in the villages of Zanzibar Island. The local red colobuses have serious health issues. But they've adapted quite well with an unappetizing addition to their daily diet.
16:50 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Yoshoku.
16:55 Blends
We'll introduce futozao-shamisen, a low sounding instrument used in the famous puppet theater "Bunraku". In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 Tsuruko's Tea Journey
Tsuruko Hanzawa is a "catering chef" of tea ceremonies. At 70, she has decided to embark on a unique nationwide pilgrimage to immerse herself in the art. NHK follows her journey for 2 years.
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 GRAND SUMO LIVE July Tournament
NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts GRAND SUMO July Tournament Day 14 action live from Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, as championship contenders face off in the final stretch of the 15-day contest.
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
There are over 700 million people worldwide currently living in extreme poverty-less than 1.90 USD a day. Kopernik CEO Toshihiro Nakamura speaks about their ambitious efforts to help those in need.
19:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series.Today:South China Karst(2007)
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 "Today's Just Barely!"...
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 Train Cruise
Discover a menagerie of trains old and new. Start at Narita Airport, "Japan's doorstep", and ride the railways and local lines through Chiba Pref., passing stations and bridges almost a century old.
20:54 Selfie Japan! Kanagawa
Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture is a castle town facing the sea. Making "kamaboko" or fish paste as preserved food has developed. Duan will experience making kamaboko in Odawara.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
21:10 COOL JAPAN
Foreigners are amazed by the cutting-edge washing machines, fast dry cleaning services, and the user-friendly laundromats in Japan. In this episode we explore what are cool about this laundry culture.
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: Tofu Steak with Mushroom Sauce.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 #TOKYO
Join us on a virtual tour of a Tokyo department store offering services like shopping support in various languages. Learn the history behind these stores and see why they're also popular with locals.
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
It's not all monkey business in the villages of Zanzibar Island. The local red colobuses have serious health issues. But they've adapted quite well with an unappetizing addition to their daily diet.
22:50 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Yoshoku.
22:55 Blends
We'll introduce futozao-shamisen, a low sounding instrument used in the famous puppet theater "Bunraku". In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 Tsuruko's Tea Journey
Tsuruko Hanzawa is a "catering chef" of tea ceremonies. At 70, she has decided to embark on a unique nationwide pilgrimage to immerse herself in the art. NHK follows her journey for 2 years.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
A 3-day trip around Tokyo's Neighboring Prefectures. This travel show aimed at overseas visitors offers info on where to go, what to see, and how to experience Japan, like an expert.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
A 3-day trip around Tokyo's Neighboring Prefectures. This travel show aimed at overseas visitors offers info on where to go, what to see, and how to experience Japan, like an expert.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:10 J-MELO
Join May J. for Japanese music news and great new sounds! This week's highlights include unique summer music festivals and a chat (requested by a viewer) with the all-female J-metal group LOVEBITES.
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 "Today's Just Barely!"...
01:45 Japan-easy
Today: Expressing that you want something. 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
Dhammananda is a Thai Buddhist monk working to achieve gender equality in religion. She talks about how exclusion of others impacts society and how inclusive thinking could change the world.
02:25 Blends
We'll introduce koto, a traditional stringed instrument brought in from China 1,300 years ago. 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 22, Day 15 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 Between Two Homes
Meet a 102-year old Japanese woman who followed her Korean husband to his homeland after WWII, enduring discrimination, cultural differences, and changes in policies between Japan and South Korea.
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
After 88 years, the Sanko train line in western Japan closed down in March 2018 as the population declined. Residents came together to keep the railway's legacy alive, and to revive their hometown.
04:42 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 Tsuruko's Tea Journey
Tsuruko Hanzawa is a "catering chef" of tea ceremonies. At 70, she has decided to embark on a unique nationwide pilgrimage to immerse herself in the art. NHK follows her journey for 2 years.
NHK 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
This episode focuses on 2 Japanese companies that are taking both price and flavor to the extreme as they try to find new markets for their high-end rice cookers around the world.
06:40 Direct Talk
There are over 700 million people worldwide currently living in extreme poverty-less than 1.90 USD a day. Kopernik CEO Toshihiro Nakamura speaks about their ambitious efforts to help those in need.
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.Mount Emei,Leshan Scenic Area
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
After an era of growth, Japan's population has begun to plummet, and its workforce is shrinking. How will it affect our lives? We look at the challenges posed by a vanishing labor supply.
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 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.
08:25 Hokkaido In Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Lake Toya.
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 21, Day 14 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.
09:10 Between Two Homes
Meet a 102-year old Japanese woman who followed her Korean husband to his homeland after WWII, enduring discrimination, cultural differences, and changes in policies between Japan and South Korea.
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
After 88 years, the Sanko train line in western Japan closed down in March 2018 as the population declined. Residents came together to keep the railway's legacy alive, and to revive their hometown.
10:42 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 Face To Face
Summer is the season for kaidan stories. But unlike western horror, anthologist Masao Higashi says that kaidan are more about the supernatural and surreal, mirroring Japanese folklore and beliefs.
11:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we highlight the innovative business transaction by cash in Edo.
11:50 Blends
At a famous shrine in Kyoto, we'll introduce Koto, which is played by plucking the strings with plectrums. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instrument
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: Sushi.
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
This episode focuses on 2 Japanese companies that are taking both price and flavor to the extreme as they try to find new markets for their high-end rice cookers around the world.
12:40 Direct Talk
Dhammananda is a Thai Buddhist monk working to achieve gender equality in religion. She talks about how exclusion of others impacts society and how inclusive thinking could change the world.
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.Mount Emei,Leshan Scenic Area
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
After an era of growth, Japan's population has begun to plummet, and its workforce is shrinking. How will it affect our lives? We look at the challenges posed by a vanishing labor supply.
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 Videos Gone Viral
The program introduces the best videos revealing Japan from unique perspectives: Japanese viral videos, foreigners introducing Japan, and many more!
14:20 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: Todai-ji Temple.
14:25 Blends
We'll introduce koto, a traditional stringed instrument brought in from China 1,300 years ago. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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 21, Day 14 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.
15:10 Between Two Homes
Meet a 102-year old Japanese woman who followed her Korean husband to his homeland after WWII, enduring discrimination, cultural differences, and changes in policies between Japan and South Korea.
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
After 88 years, the Sanko train line in western Japan closed down in March 2018 as the population declined. Residents came together to keep the railway's legacy alive, and to revive their hometown.
16:42 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 Face To Face
Summer is the season for kaidan stories. But unlike western horror, anthologist Masao Higashi says that kaidan are more about the supernatural and surreal, mirroring Japanese folklore and beliefs.
17:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we highlight the innovative business transaction by cash in Edo.
17:50 Blends
At a famous shrine in Kyoto, we'll introduce Koto, which is played by plucking the strings with plectrums. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instrument
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: Sushi.
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.
18:05 GRAND SUMO LIVE July tournament
NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts GRAND SUMO July Tournament final day action live from Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, as the tournament champion and special prize winners are decided.
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.
19:05 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
19:10 NHK Documentary
After an era of growth, Japan's population has begun to plummet, and its workforce is shrinking. How will it affect our lives? We look at the challenges posed by a vanishing labor supply.
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 Between Two Homes
Meet a 102-year old Japanese woman who followed her Korean husband to his homeland after WWII, enduring discrimination, cultural differences, and changes in policies between Japan and South Korea.
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
Compost entrepreneur and "zero waste" educator Pashon Murray has made sustainability profitable by turning food waste from corporations into healthy soil for Detroit's urban farmers.
21:25 Japan-easy
Today: Expressing that you want something. 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 1-16.
21:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This time we introduce the fascination of traveling on trains from "Train Cruise" and "TOKYO EYE 2020". You can enjoy the sceneries, rare experiences and the unknown facts of Tokyo Station.
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
After 88 years, the Sanko train line in western Japan closed down in March 2018 as the population declined. Residents came together to keep the railway's legacy alive, and to revive their hometown.
22:42 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 Face To Face
Summer is the season for kaidan stories. But unlike western horror, anthologist Masao Higashi says that kaidan are more about the supernatural and surreal, mirroring Japanese folklore and beliefs.
23:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we highlight the innovative business transaction by cash in Edo.
23:50 Blends
At a famous shrine in Kyoto, we'll introduce Koto, which is played by plucking the strings with plectrums. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instrument
23:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Sushi.
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
No Japanese summer would be complete without fireworks. Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Medical Frontiers
In the field of elderly care, the Japanese government is promoting the introduction of robots capable of communicating. They encourage seniors to stay active, and help prevent feelings of isolation.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
Kura, Japanese style storehouse, has developed unique cultures in each area in this country befitting for the times, climate, and their owners. Let us discover the alluring charm of the kura.
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.
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
Host Harry Sugiyama interviews 3 gifted designers sharing their take on Tokyo style. See what they've got to offer the wonderful world of fashion.
