NHK 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)Yakiniku (2)Rice and Barley with Grated Yam Sauce. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
07:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Itsukushima Shrine.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tournament starting Sept. 9th in Tokyo. The show looks at the summer provincial tours, where top wrestlers train hard and entertain sumo fans.
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 Letters from Hibakusha
NHK has brought to life the stories of A-bomb survivors in short animations, so that teenagers may understand the suffering and strength of people who were the same age as them when horror struck.
09:53 Easy Travel Japanese
#1 Ii desu ka? May I?/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
09:56 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.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK 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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Kumamoto Pref. is the stage for cycling this time. A landscape shaped by ancient, but still active volcanoes, with a long history and vibrant culture all of its own. Join the 4-day bicycle journey.
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 A Life with Flowers
A flower park on an island in Hakata Bay. For 50 years, Mutsuko Kubota (80) has maintained the park, filled with flowers through the seasons. A year in the life of Grandma Mutsuko and her flowers.
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)Yakiniku (2)Rice and Barley with Grated Yam Sauce. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will feature Edo's auspicious decorations and customs to celebrate the children's festival in May.
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 1-23.
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
Daito Manabe uses drones, VR, and the latest technology to create entertainment. He's worked with famous pop musicians and is now exploring classical music. He talks about the potential of media art.
13:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Itsukushima Shrine.
13:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPICS
Para-sport meets anime ahead of Tokyo 2020. The 5-a-side football episode which story was directed by Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of the popular manga and animation series "Captain Tsubasa".
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 COOL JAPAN
Onsen, natural hot spring baths, are the ubiquitous and definitive resorts of Japan. Our panelists visit traditional and modern examples and discuss why more and more foreigners are attracted to them.
14:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Simmered Yellowtail and Daikon.
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 Letters from Hibakusha
NHK has brought to life the stories of A-bomb survivors in short animations, so that teenagers may understand the suffering and strength of people who were the same age as them when horror struck.
15:53 Easy Travel Japanese
#1 Ii desu ka? May I?/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
15:56 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.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK 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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Kumamoto Pref. is the stage for cycling this time. A landscape shaped by ancient, but still active volcanoes, with a long history and vibrant culture all of its own. Join the 4-day bicycle journey.
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 A Life with Flowers
A flower park on an island in Hakata Bay. For 50 years, Mutsuko Kubota (80) has maintained the park, filled with flowers through the seasons. A year in the life of Grandma Mutsuko and her flowers.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1)Yakiniku (2)Rice and Barley with Grated Yam Sauce. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
18:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will feature Edo's auspicious decorations and customs to celebrate the children's festival in May.
18:50 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-23.
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
Video game developer Capcom is behind such renowned franchises as Monster Hunter and Resident Evil. President & COO Haruhiro Tsujimoto explains how it makes hit after hit that rises above the pack.
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: Itsukushima Shrine.
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 "10 Stick Anime"...
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 Letters from Hibakusha
NHK has brought to life the stories of A-bomb survivors in short animations, so that teenagers may understand the suffering and strength of people who were the same age as them when horror struck.
20:53 Easy Travel Japanese
#1 Ii desu ka? May I?/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
20:56 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.
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
Onsen, natural hot spring baths, are the ubiquitous and definitive resorts of Japan. Our panelists visit traditional and modern examples and discuss why more and more foreigners are attracted to them.
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: Simmered Yellowtail and Daikon.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Kumamoto Pref. is the stage for cycling this time. A landscape shaped by ancient, but still active volcanoes, with a long history and vibrant culture all of its own. Join the 4-day bicycle journey.
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 A Life with Flowers
A flower park on an island in Hakata Bay. For 50 years, Mutsuko Kubota (80) has maintained the park, filled with flowers through the seasons. A year in the life of Grandma Mutsuko and her flowers.
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.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK 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
Discover the great outdoors of Hokkaido's Kushiro Marshes in a canoe or on horseback. Also fly high in a hot-air balloon over the Tokachi Plains of Hokkaido and take in the sweeping panoramic views.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Sail the dazzling coral seas around Ishigaki Island in a traditional fishing boat, gaze at the twinkling skies above, and revel in the glory of nature at the nearby islands.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Discover the great outdoors of Hokkaido's Kushiro Marshes in a canoe or on horseback. Also fly high in a hot-air balloon over the Tokachi Plains of Hokkaido and take in the sweeping panoramic views.
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
J-MELO is celebrating its 550th episode with 4 weeks of live music. This week, part 2. One stage: taiko drummer Shuichi Hidano and a virtuoso band he put together specially for J-MELO.
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 "10 Stick Anime"...
01:45 Japan-easy
Today: Combining verbs for more expressions about giving and receiving. 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
Ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, evaluates the preparations and expresses his hope that the Games will bring the world closer.
02:25 ANIMATION X PARALYMPICS
Para-sport meets anime ahead of Tokyo 2020. The 5-a-side football episode which story was directed by Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of the popular manga and animation series "Captain Tsubasa".
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 Sept. 9, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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 Medical Frontiers Special
This special episode features superfoods from Okinawa in southwestern Japan. Research shows the traditional local diet including Okinawan-style tofu and seaweed supports long, healthy lives.
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
Tetsuyo Ishii, 97 and the oldest person in town, stays active by remaining "rust-free", just like her trusty garden hoe. She finds joy in being self-sufficient and supporting those around her.
04:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Shakotan Peninsula western of Hokkaido, is jutting out into the Sea of Japan. Our program host walks along the sheer cliffs overlooking the sea, enjoying the unique rocky landscape and flowers.
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 A Life with Flowers
A flower park on an island in Hakata Bay. For 50 years, Mutsuko Kubota (80) has maintained the park, filled with flowers through the seasons. A year in the life of Grandma Mutsuko and her flowers.
NHK 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
Join us as we take a look at some of the newest and most technologically advanced materials that are being produced in Japan today.
06:40 Direct Talk
Video game developer Capcom is behind such renowned franchises as Monster Hunter and Resident Evil. President & COO Haruhiro Tsujimoto explains how it makes hit after hit that rises above the pack.
06:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Longmen Grottoes.
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
Kidneys are tiny, overlooked organs that send strong messages to other parts of the body. Using cutting-edge technology, we'll examine their key role in determining how well - and how long - we live.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 COOL JAPAN
Onsen, natural hot spring baths, are the ubiquitous and definitive resorts of Japan. Our panelists visit traditional and modern examples and discuss why more and more foreigners are attracted to them.
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: Simmered Yellowtail and Daikon.
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 Medical Frontiers Special
This special episode features superfoods from Okinawa in southwestern Japan. Research shows the traditional local diet including Okinawan-style tofu and seaweed supports long, healthy lives.
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
Tetsuyo Ishii, 97 and the oldest person in town, stays active by remaining "rust-free", just like her trusty garden hoe. She finds joy in being self-sufficient and supporting those around her.
10:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Shakotan Peninsula western of Hokkaido, is jutting out into the Sea of Japan. Our program host walks along the sheer cliffs overlooking the sea, enjoying the unique rocky landscape and flowers.
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
We follow Daishin Kashimoto, violinist and concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, and discover his secrets for creating exquisite harmonies.
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
Join us as we take a look at some of the newest and most technologically advanced materials that are being produced in Japan today.
12:40 Direct Talk
Ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, evaluates the preparations and expresses his hope that the Games will bring the world closer.
12:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPICS
Para-sport meets anime ahead of Tokyo 2020. The 5-a-side football episode which story was directed by Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of the popular manga and animation series "Captain Tsubasa".
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
Kidneys are tiny, overlooked organs that send strong messages to other parts of the body. Using cutting-edge technology, we'll examine their key role in determining how well - and how long - we live.
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. You visit places off the beaten path and meet people. Enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot. Today: Honolulu, US.
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: Shuri Castle.
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 Medical Frontiers Special
This special episode features superfoods from Okinawa in southwestern Japan. Research shows the traditional local diet including Okinawan-style tofu and seaweed supports long, healthy lives.
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
Tetsuyo Ishii, 97 and the oldest person in town, stays active by remaining "rust-free", just like her trusty garden hoe. She finds joy in being self-sufficient and supporting those around her.
16:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Shakotan Peninsula western of Hokkaido, is jutting out into the Sea of Japan. Our program host walks along the sheer cliffs overlooking the sea, enjoying the unique rocky landscape and flowers.
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
We follow Daishin Kashimoto, violinist and concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, and discover his secrets for creating exquisite harmonies.
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
NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts GRAND SUMO September Tournament Opening Day action live from the Ryogoku stadium in Tokyo, as all the top wrestlers have their first bouts in 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 NHK Documentary
Kidneys are tiny, overlooked organs that send strong messages to other parts of the body. Using cutting-edge technology, we'll examine their key role in determining how well - and how long - we live.
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 Medical Frontiers Special
This special episode features superfoods from Okinawa in southwestern Japan. Research shows the traditional local diet including Okinawan-style tofu and seaweed supports long, healthy lives.
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
Tony-winning director Julie Taymor talks about how her experiences in Asia have influenced her stage productions, including the hit musical "The Lion King" and her newest Broadway play "M. Butterfly".
21:25 Japan-easy
Today: Combining verbs for more expressions about giving and receiving. 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 1-23.
21:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This time we introduce "J-Trip Plan" from NHK WORLD-JAPAN. The traveler goes to Sadogashima island for some adventurous experiences. And Amy Ota, the MC of J-Trip Plan, tells the allure of the show.
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
Tetsuyo Ishii, 97 and the oldest person in town, stays active by remaining "rust-free", just like her trusty garden hoe. She finds joy in being self-sufficient and supporting those around her.
22:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Shakotan Peninsula western of Hokkaido, is jutting out into the Sea of Japan. Our program host walks along the sheer cliffs overlooking the sea, enjoying the unique rocky landscape and flowers.
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
We follow Daishin Kashimoto, violinist and concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, and discover his secrets for creating exquisite harmonies.
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
Underground shopping streets: Japan's hidden retail network. 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
Cataract and glaucoma are eye diseases that progress by aging which can cause blindness. But in Japan unique treatment and causes are being investigated. Explore the forefront of eye remedies.
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 Sept. 10, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Brothers Yohei Yamawaki and Shunsuke Shimada are traveling with the jeans of artisans around Japan in a used RV so as to spread the word about Japanese artistry and craftsmanship.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 Direct Talk
Dmitri Trenin, Director of the Carnegie Moscow Center, tells us why he believes Russia needs to consolidate its diplomatic strategy regarding Asian countries.
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: The Forest of Ise Shrine.
06:40 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: A Clean Water Paradise for Prawns.
06:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This time we introduce "J-Trip Plan" from NHK WORLD-JAPAN. The traveler goes to Sadogashima island for some adventurous experiences. And Amy Ota, the MC of J-Trip Plan, tells the allure of the show.
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
J-MELO is celebrating its 550th episode with 4 weeks of live music. This week, part 2. One stage: taiko drummer Shuichi Hidano and a virtuoso band he put together specially for J-MELO.
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 "10 Stick Anime"...
07:45 Japan-easy
Today: Combining verbs for more expressions about giving and receiving. 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.Mount Emei,Leshan Scenic Area
08:25 Blends
We'll introduce shinobue, a flute made of bamboo and the inside is coated with lacquer. 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 Sept. 9, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Brothers Yohei Yamawaki and Shunsuke Shimada are traveling with the jeans of artisans around Japan in a used RV so as to spread the word about Japanese artistry and craftsmanship.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Inside Lens
The episode follows a group of international volunteers who travel to N. Korea every 6 months and work with N. Korean doctors to fight a deadly infectious disease, multidrug resistant tuberculosis.
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
Dmitri Trenin, Director of the Carnegie Moscow Center, tells us why he believes Russia needs to consolidate its diplomatic strategy regarding Asian countries.
12:45 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Itsukushima Shrine.
12:50 DokiDoki! WORLD TV
This time we introduce "J-Trip Plan" from NHK WORLD-JAPAN. The traveler goes to Sadogashima island for some adventurous experiences. And Amy Ota, the MC of J-Trip Plan, tells the allure of the show.
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
J-MELO is celebrating its 550th episode with 4 weeks of live music. This week, part 2. One stage: taiko drummer Shuichi Hidano and a virtuoso band he put together specially for J-MELO.
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 Sept. 9, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Brothers Yohei Yamawaki and Shunsuke Shimada are traveling with the jeans of artisans around Japan in a used RV so as to spread the word about Japanese artistry and craftsmanship.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Inside Lens
The episode follows a group of international volunteers who travel to N. Korea every 6 months and work with N. Korean doctors to fight a deadly infectious disease, multidrug resistant tuberculosis.
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 Sept. 9, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
J-MELO is celebrating its 550th episode with 4 weeks of live music. This week, part 2. One stage: taiko drummer Shuichi Hidano and a virtuoso band he put together specially for J-MELO.
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
The episode follows a group of international volunteers who travel to N. Korea every 6 months and work with N. Korean doctors to fight a deadly infectious disease, multidrug resistant tuberculosis.
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
Chateraise is Japan's largest Western-style confectioner in terms of number of locations, with shops throughout Japan. Chairman & CEO Hiroshi Saito talks about his company's unique business model.
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.
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.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Brothers Yohei Yamawaki and Shunsuke Shimada are traveling with the jeans of artisans around Japan in a used RV so as to spread the word about Japanese artistry and craftsmanship.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Trails to Tsukiji
With a nice plump shape and striking color, the Japanese herb MYOGA adds a refreshing flavor and aroma to dishes and enhances the appetite. See what makes it an essential part of Japanese cuisine.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Science View
Discover Shimabara Peninsula, designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark. Tour the "geosites" to find out what damages and blessings Unzen Volcano has brought in Part 2 of 2 special episodes from Nagasaki.
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 Sept. 11, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Deborah Ten experiences the pleasures of summertime Akita, its delicacies and the Kanto Festival. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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 Takao Saito, a Japanese manga and gekiga artist. He is best known for Golgo 13, which has been serialized since 1968 making it the oldest manga still in publication. Stay tuned to find more.
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
The episode follows a group of international volunteers who travel to N. Korea every 6 months and work with N. Korean doctors to fight a deadly infectious disease, multidrug resistant tuberculosis.
NHK 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
Sail the dazzling coral seas around Ishigaki Island in a traditional fishing boat, gaze at the twinkling skies above, and revel in the glory of nature at the nearby islands.
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
Cataract and glaucoma are eye diseases that progress by aging which can cause blindness. But in Japan unique treatment and causes are being investigated. Explore the forefront of eye remedies.
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 Sept. 10, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Deborah Ten experiences the pleasures of summertime Akita, its delicacies and the Kanto Festival. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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 Takao Saito, a Japanese manga and gekiga artist. He is best known for Golgo 13, which has been serialized since 1968 making it the oldest manga still in publication. Stay tuned to find more.
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
A 24-hour printing shop in Tokyo churns through 10,000 pages of paper a day for photocopies and prints of all shapes and sizes. For 3 days, we talked to customers about the stories behind the pages.
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: Origami.
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
Sail the dazzling coral seas around Ishigaki Island in a traditional fishing boat, gaze at the twinkling skies above, and revel in the glory of nature at the nearby islands.
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
Cataract and glaucoma are eye diseases that progress by aging which can cause blindness. But in Japan unique treatment and causes are being investigated. Explore the forefront of eye remedies.
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 Sept. 10, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Deborah Ten experiences the pleasures of summertime Akita, its delicacies and the Kanto Festival. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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 Takao Saito, a Japanese manga and gekiga artist. He is best known for Golgo 13, which has been serialized since 1968 making it the oldest manga still in publication. Stay tuned to find more.
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
A 24-hour printing shop in Tokyo churns through 10,000 pages of paper a day for photocopies and prints of all shapes and sizes. For 3 days, we talked to customers about the stories behind the pages.
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: Origami.
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 Sept. 10, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Cataract and glaucoma are eye diseases that progress by aging which can cause blindness. But in Japan unique treatment and causes are being investigated. Explore the forefront of eye remedies.
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
A 24-hour printing shop in Tokyo churns through 10,000 pages of paper a day for photocopies and prints of all shapes and sizes. For 3 days, we talked to customers about the stories behind the pages.
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: Origami.
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
Award-winning dancer and choreographer Saburo Teshigawara is known for innovative pieces that introduce new, inventive movements to the vocabulary of dance. We spoke to him about his creative origins.
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: Ise-jingu.
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
Deborah Ten experiences the pleasures of summertime Akita, its delicacies and the Kanto Festival. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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 Takao Saito, a Japanese manga and gekiga artist. He is best known for Golgo 13, which has been serialized since 1968 making it the oldest manga still in publication. Stay tuned to find more.
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
Peter Skov goes hiking in Hokkaido's gorgeous Taisetsuzan National Park where he encounters dreamy swamps, brown bears and many alpine flowers.
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, quartz wristwatches, which caused a "timepiece revolution" with their accurate timing.
01:45 Inspiring Landscapes
Hiwasa River in Tokushima Prefecture. A stream from the mountains of Shikoku which flows into the Pacific Ocean has the freshwater prawn, the most common water-dwelling creature in the area.
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 Sept. 12, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
From a hot new spot that's attracting a flood of female fans, to sports centers where you can work up a sweat, to places to grab a special midnight snack, we go on a tour of Tokyo after dark!
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 3-Day Dare*Devils
A daredevil from Vietnam learns the art of moving entire houses and buildings without a scratch to help with the reconstruction of areas hit by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
04:45 3-Day Dare*Devils
The region around Nikko is famous for its hot spring resorts, but deeper in the mountains can be found wild hot springs. Edho from Indonesia makes his way up steep cliffs to find a genuine hot spring.
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
A 24-hour printing shop in Tokyo churns through 10,000 pages of paper a day for photocopies and prints of all shapes and sizes. For 3 days, we talked to customers about the stories behind the pages.
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: Origami.
