NHK 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: Rika's 5 different salads. It's easy, healthy and delicious recipes with just one bottle of Sushi vinegar. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with Rika's 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: Ha Long Bay.
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. 21, Day 13 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.
09:10 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 our virtual tour of Narita Airport, a hub which sees over 40 million travelers a year. We'll share airport tips, check out Halal certified Japanese restaurants, and a high-tech "toilet gallery".
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
We all crave attention but one bird goes the extra mile to rise above the flock. Come with us to South America's smallest country Suriname to catch the main attraction: the Guianan Cock of the Rock!
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: Matcha Powdered Green Tea.
10:55 Blends
The shime-daiko, featured here at Shibamata Taishakuten temple, is a taiko drum used in noh, kabuki and festivals. Blends features popular Western songs covered with traditional Japanese 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 NHK WORLD PRIME
NHK WORLD PRIME brings you a world of mainly documentaries, and more.Tune in to see special select programs on all sorts of topics and genres.
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: Rika's 5 different salads. It's easy, healthy and delicious recipes with just one bottle of Sushi vinegar. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with Rika's fun lesson!
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature a mysterious wooden architecture in Edo.
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 2-2.
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
Arita porcelain has long been used to compliment Japanese cuisine, but Kamachi-toho has reinterpreted the style for Western dining. President Masaru Kamachi speaks about its beauty and potential.
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: Ha Long Bay.
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! "Bisuke the Marble's Great Adventure"...
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
Hoji Tsuchiya specializes in cutout animation. This technique gives him the freedom to create some truly inventive visual worlds, defined by a harmonious synchronization of music and movement.
14:25 SUPER SAITAMA!!
Saitama Prefecture has many of the hottest tourism spots in Japan! Go on unforgettable adventure into Saitama that will make you want to visit today!
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. 21, Day 13 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.
15:10 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 our virtual tour of Narita Airport, a hub which sees over 40 million travelers a year. We'll share airport tips, check out Halal certified Japanese restaurants, and a high-tech "toilet gallery".
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
We all crave attention but one bird goes the extra mile to rise above the flock. Come with us to South America's smallest country Suriname to catch the main attraction: the Guianan Cock of the Rock!
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: Matcha Powdered Green Tea.
16:55 Blends
The shime-daiko, featured here at Shibamata Taishakuten temple, is a taiko drum used in noh, kabuki and festivals. Blends features popular Western songs covered with traditional Japanese 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 NHK WORLD PRIME
NHK WORLD PRIME brings you a world of mainly documentaries, and more.Tune in to see special select programs on all sorts of topics and genres.
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 Ceramic Treasures
Today: Iga-yaki, Mie Prefecture. We will visit the potters from all over Japan and discover their ceramics heritage by introducing the culture and historical background.
18:25 SUPER SAITAMA!!
Saitama Prefecture has many of the hottest tourism spots in Japan! Go on unforgettable adventure into Saitama that will make you want to visit today!
18:30 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. 21, Day 13 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.
19:10 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
Pressed Flower Artist Nobuo Sugino forgoes tradition to create vivid, unconventional works of stunning beauty. What is the allure of pressed flowers, and what does he strive for through his art?
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: Ha Long Bay.
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! "Bisuke the Marble's Great Adventure"...
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 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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
In this episode we present various customs, trends and sentiments regarding money in Japan, and hear the foreigners discuss what are "cool" about them in comparison with those in their own countries.
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: Fried Chicken with Grated 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 #TOKYO
Join our virtual tour of Narita Airport, a hub which sees over 40 million travelers a year. We'll share airport tips, check out Halal certified Japanese restaurants, and a high-tech "toilet gallery".
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
We all crave attention but one bird goes the extra mile to rise above the flock. Come with us to South America's smallest country Suriname to catch the main attraction: the Guianan Cock of the Rock!
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: Matcha Powdered Green Tea.
22:55 Blends
The shime-daiko, featured here at Shibamata Taishakuten temple, is a taiko drum used in noh, kabuki and festivals. Blends features popular Western songs covered with traditional Japanese 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 NHK WORLD PRIME
NHK WORLD PRIME brings you a world of mainly documentaries, and more.Tune in to see special select programs on all sorts of topics and genres.
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 The Sea of Japan
Flourishing seaweed turns the clear waters of the Sea of Japan vibrant in autumn. Shoals of sandfish arrive to spawn, filling the nets of waiting fishermen as they fill the bays with eggs.
00:25 Blends
We'll introduce kagurabue, a bamboo instrument used to perform ceremonial music in shrines. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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
Join May J. for Japanese music news and great new sounds! This week's highlights include an exclusive message from Tomoyasu Hotei and an all-new feature where busy artists let us share their ME TIME.
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! "Bisuke the Marble's Great Adventure"...
01:45 Japan-easy2
Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! First watch the 15-minute program, then visit our website. Today, we'll learn how to say "Shinjuku, please,"in Japanese.
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
Charina Widjaja founded Digital Fashion Week to help independent Asian designers display their talents to the world as they struggle to survive between the high fashion labels and mass brands.
02:25 Blends
At a shrine in Kyoto, we'll introduce kokyu, which is the only traditional bowed instrument in Japan. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
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 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting 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
Since the 2011 tsunami, a Japanese priest has carved more than 1,000 statues of the Buddha. They bring solace to bereaved survivors, making them feel as if the spirits of their loved ones are nearby.
04:42 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 NHK WORLD PRIME
NHK WORLD PRIME brings you a world of mainly documentaries, and more.Tune in to see special select programs on all sorts of topics and genres.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 great gear
"great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
06:40 Direct Talk
Pressed Flower Artist Nobuo Sugino forgoes tradition to create vivid, unconventional works of stunning beauty. What is the allure of pressed flowers, and what does he strive for through his art?
06:55 World Heritage Wonders
World Heritage Wonders. Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series.Qufu.
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
War orphans were a problem post-war Japan didn't want to see. Despised and neglected, they lived on the streets or in train stations, forced to beg and steal. Their plight has finally been revealed.
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
Hoji Tsuchiya specializes in cutout animation. This technique gives him the freedom to create some truly inventive visual worlds, defined by a harmonious synchronization of music and movement.
08:25 SUPER SAITAMA!!
Saitama Prefecture has many of the hottest tourism spots in Japan! Go on unforgettable adventure into Saitama that will make you want to visit today!
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. 22, Day 14 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.
09:10 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting 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
Since the 2011 tsunami, a Japanese priest has carved more than 1,000 statues of the Buddha. They bring solace to bereaved survivors, making them feel as if the spirits of their loved ones are nearby.
10:42 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 Face To Face
People affected by Hansen's disease or leprosy were forcefully isolated in Japan until 1996. Former patient, Yasuji Hirasawa, talks about his life of struggle against prejudice and discrimination.
11:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Features a hanging turtle and the secret behind its depiction by the print's artist Hiroshige. Also, this episode takes a look at the Mannen-bashi Bridge seen from different perspectives by Hokusai.
11:50 Blends
At Wachigaiya in Kyoto, we'll introduce shakuhachi, a woodwind instrument which came from China 800 years ago. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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: Bamboo Ware.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 great gear
"great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
12:40 Direct Talk
Charina Widjaja founded Digital Fashion Week to help independent Asian designers display their talents to the world as they struggle to survive between the high fashion labels and mass brands.
12:55 World Heritage Wonders
World Heritage Wonders. Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series.Qufu.
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
War orphans were a problem post-war Japan didn't want to see. Despised and neglected, they lived on the streets or in train stations, forced to beg and steal. Their plight has finally been revealed.
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:Yakushima(Yaku Island)
14:25 Blends
At a shrine in Kyoto, we'll introduce kokyu, which is the only traditional bowed instrument in Japan. 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 Sept. 22, Day 14 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.
15:10 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting 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
Since the 2011 tsunami, a Japanese priest has carved more than 1,000 statues of the Buddha. They bring solace to bereaved survivors, making them feel as if the spirits of their loved ones are nearby.
16:42 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 Face To Face
People affected by Hansen's disease or leprosy were forcefully isolated in Japan until 1996. Former patient, Yasuji Hirasawa, talks about his life of struggle against prejudice and discrimination.
17:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Features a hanging turtle and the secret behind its depiction by the print's artist Hiroshige. Also, this episode takes a look at the Mannen-bashi Bridge seen from different perspectives by Hokusai.
17:50 Blends
At Wachigaiya in Kyoto, we'll introduce shakuhachi, a woodwind instrument which came from China 800 years ago. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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: Bamboo Ware.
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 Videos Gone Viral
The program introduces the best videos revealing Japan from unique perspectives: Japanese viral videos, foreigners introducing Japan, and many more!
18:20 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:Yakushima(Yaku Island)
18:25 Blends
At a shrine in Kyoto, we'll introduce kokyu, which is the only traditional bowed instrument in Japan. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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. 22, Day 14 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.
19:10 NHK Documentary
War orphans were a problem post-war Japan didn't want to see. Despised and neglected, they lived on the streets or in train stations, forced to beg and steal. Their plight has finally been revealed.
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 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting 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
Contemporary artist and Academy Award winner for Best Makeup and Hairstyling Kazuhiro Tsuji, discussed his journey from a self-taught special-effects makeup artist to a hyperrealist portrait sculptor.
21:25 Japan-easy2
Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! First watch the 15-minute program, then visit our website. Today, we'll learn how to say "Shinjuku, please,"in Japanese.
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 2-2.
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
Since the 2011 tsunami, a Japanese priest has carved more than 1,000 statues of the Buddha. They bring solace to bereaved survivors, making them feel as if the spirits of their loved ones are nearby.
22:42 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 Face To Face
People affected by Hansen's disease or leprosy were forcefully isolated in Japan until 1996. Former patient, Yasuji Hirasawa, talks about his life of struggle against prejudice and discrimination.
23:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Features a hanging turtle and the secret behind its depiction by the print's artist Hiroshige. Also, this episode takes a look at the Mannen-bashi Bridge seen from different perspectives by Hokusai.
23:50 Blends
At Wachigaiya in Kyoto, we'll introduce shakuhachi, a woodwind instrument which came from China 800 years ago. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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: Bamboo Ware.
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
Jagmohan S. Chandrani leads Tokyo's Indian community. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, he explains how he became a founding father of the Indian community in Tokyo.
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 The Sea of Japan
When spring comes, the Sea of Japan flourishes as plankton reach peak levels. Firefly squid spawn along the shoreline, emitting magical blue light in the surf on nights of the new moon.
01:25 Blends
We'll introduce kotsuzumi, a percussion instrument which is played by resting on one's shoulder. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
01:30 Medical Frontiers
Stomach cancer used to be Japan's deadliest cancer, but now it's widely seen as a curable disease. We'll explain how experts are working to eradicate stomach cancer through detection and treatment.
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 The Sea of Japan
Frigid winter winds bring stormy weather to the Sea of Japan, but undersea, life flourishes. Shoals of Japanese amberjack migrate to the area, and deep-sea fishes come into the shallows to spawn.
02:25 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.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
The irori hearth has its roots deep in Japanese life. Even in modern days, the irori continues to bring comfort to Japanese souls. This episode explores its warm allure, some old, some new.
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 Moon Festivals
Japan's "moon festivals" show the love Japanese people have for the moon. Witness exuberant, all-night traditional dancing and a unique tug-of-war, all carried out under the watchful eye of the moon.
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.
04:10 Playing with the Moon
What do cuisine, art, and romance have in common in Japan? They are all used to show love for the moon. See for yourself how Japanese people play with the moon in this intriguing program.
04:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Meet designer Taichiro Hashimoto who looks to break through in the established world of leather, with a line of innovative Japan-made leather goods.
NHK 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
Professor Jon Crowcroft of the Alan Turing Institute says data science and AI will revolutionise society but systems need to be made more secure to protect both privacy and public safety.
06:25 Inspiring Lanadscapes
Mt. Fuji. Its underground water fills the Kakita River. The serene and abundant current supports a variety of life. From summer through winter, we observed the lives supported by the clear waters.
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: Tea Fields Protected by Insects.
06:50 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.
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
Join May J. for Japanese music news and great new sounds! This week's highlights include an exclusive message from Tomoyasu Hotei and an all-new feature where busy artists let us share their ME TIME.
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! "Bisuke the Marble's Great Adventure"...
07:45 Japan-easy2
Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! First watch the 15-minute program, then visit our website. Today, we'll learn how to say "Shinjuku, please,"in Japanese.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 Videos Gone Viral
The program introduces the best videos revealing Japan from unique perspectives: Japanese viral videos, foreigners introducing Japan, and many more!
08:20 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today:Yakushima(Yaku Island)
08:25 Blends
At a shrine in Kyoto, we'll introduce kokyu, which is the only traditional bowed instrument in Japan. 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. 23, final day 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.
09:10 Moon Festivals
Japan's "moon festivals" show the love Japanese people have for the moon. Witness exuberant, all-night traditional dancing and a unique tug-of-war, all carried out under the watchful eye of the moon.
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.
10:10 Playing with the Moon
What do cuisine, art, and romance have in common in Japan? They are all used to show love for the moon. See for yourself how Japanese people play with the moon in this intriguing program.
10:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Meet designer Taichiro Hashimoto who looks to break through in the established world of leather, with a line of innovative Japan-made leather goods.
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 Mystery of the Moon
Japanese people have long known that the moon works in mysterious ways. You'll feel a sense of awe as cherry trees bloom only under a full moon and as the crescent moon shows its curious power.
11:30 Inside Lens
Anup Touring Talkies is a touring cinema truck loaded with tents, projectors and film reels driving across the remotest corners in India. Anup now struggles to keep this traditional business alive.
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 The Sea of Japan
Flourishing seaweed turns the clear waters of the Sea of Japan vibrant in autumn. Shoals of sandfish arrive to spawn, filling the nets of waiting fishermen as they fill the bays with eggs.
12:25 Blends
We'll introduce kagurabue, a bamboo instrument used to perform ceremonial music in shrines. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
12:30 Direct Talk
Contemporary artist and Academy Award winner for Best Makeup and Hairstyling Kazuhiro Tsuji, discussed his journey from a self-taught special-effects makeup artist to a hyperrealist portrait sculptor.
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: Ha Long Bay.
12:50 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.
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 The Sea of Japan
When spring comes, the Sea of Japan flourishes as plankton reach peak levels. Firefly squid spawn along the shoreline, emitting magical blue light in the surf on nights of the new moon.
13:25 Blends
We'll introduce kotsuzumi, a percussion instrument which is played by resting on one's shoulder. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
13:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for Japanese music news and great new sounds! This week's highlights include an exclusive message from Tomoyasu Hotei and an all-new feature where busy artists let us share their ME TIME.
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 The Sea of Japan
Frigid winter winds bring stormy weather to the Sea of Japan, but undersea, life flourishes. Shoals of Japanese amberjack migrate to the area, and deep-sea fishes come into the shallows to spawn.
14:25 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.
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. 23, final day 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.
15:10 Moon Festivals
Japan's "moon festivals" show the love Japanese people have for the moon. Witness exuberant, all-night traditional dancing and a unique tug-of-war, all carried out under the watchful eye of the moon.
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.
16:10 Playing with the Moon
What do cuisine, art, and romance have in common in Japan? They are all used to show love for the moon. See for yourself how Japanese people play with the moon in this intriguing program.
16:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Meet designer Taichiro Hashimoto who looks to break through in the established world of leather, with a line of innovative Japan-made leather goods.
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 Mystery of the Moon
Japanese people have long known that the moon works in mysterious ways. You'll feel a sense of awe as cherry trees bloom only under a full moon and as the crescent moon shows its curious power.
17:30 Inside Lens
Anup Touring Talkies is a touring cinema truck loaded with tents, projectors and film reels driving across the remotest corners in India. Anup now struggles to keep this traditional business alive.
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 The Sea of Japan
Flourishing seaweed turns the clear waters of the Sea of Japan vibrant in autumn. Shoals of sandfish arrive to spawn, filling the nets of waiting fishermen as they fill the bays with eggs.
18:25 Blends
We'll introduce kagurabue, a bamboo instrument used to perform ceremonial music in shrines. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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. 23, final day 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.
19:10 The Sea of Japan
When spring comes, the Sea of Japan flourishes as plankton reach peak levels. Firefly squid spawn along the shoreline, emitting magical blue light in the surf on nights of the new moon.
19:25 Blends
We'll introduce kotsuzumi, a percussion instrument which is played by resting on one's shoulder. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
19:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for Japanese music news and great new sounds! This week's highlights include an exclusive message from Tomoyasu Hotei and an all-new feature where busy artists let us share their ME TIME.
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
Anup Touring Talkies is a touring cinema truck loaded with tents, projectors and film reels driving across the remotest corners in India. Anup now struggles to keep this traditional business alive.
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.
21:30 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
21:40 Direct Talk
Unicharm sells diapers and personal hygiene products in over 80 countries. Industry leader and CEO Takahara pioneered the "pant-style" diaper. He discusses product development and business strategy.
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: Wasabi.
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 Playing with the Moon
What do cuisine, art, and romance have in common in Japan? They are all used to show love for the moon. See for yourself how Japanese people play with the moon in this intriguing program.
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.
23:10 Mystery of the Moon
Japanese people have long known that the moon works in mysterious ways. You'll feel a sense of awe as cherry trees bloom only under a full moon and as the crescent moon shows its curious power.
23:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Meet designer Taichiro Hashimoto who looks to break through in the established world of leather, with a line of innovative Japan-made leather goods.
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
A fish known for its shining pink body, tender meat and rich umami flavor, AMADAI is one of the stars of Kyoto cuisine. Learn all about AMADAI and the magic touch that makes it even more delicious.
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
We accompany mammalogist Hisashi Matsubayashi to the tropical rainforests of Borneo, where he studies naturally occurring salt licks to protect some amazing endangered animals and the forest itself.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Having harvested fennel seeds in her garden, Venetia repairs an andon paper lamp using traditional techniques. Then she visits a maker of the classical Nishijin-ori textile, hand-woven to this day.
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
Winnie Tsu visits a remote mountain hamlet deep in Nara Prefecture, where she stays with a farming family and joins in an ancestral ancient dance, unchanged for 300 years.
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
Next, we feature the latest series of the popular Japanese RPG, Dragon Quest 11. It's the localized version include numerous enhancements over the Japanese release such as full voice-over. Stay tuned.
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 Mystery of the Moon
Japanese people have long known that the moon works in mysterious ways. You'll feel a sense of awe as cherry trees bloom only under a full moon and as the crescent moon shows its curious power.
05:30 Inside Lens
Anup Touring Talkies is a touring cinema truck loaded with tents, projectors and film reels driving across the remotest corners in India. Anup now struggles to keep this traditional business alive.
NHK 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 The Sea of Japan
Flourishing seaweed turns the clear waters of the Sea of Japan vibrant in autumn. Shoals of sandfish arrive to spawn, filling the nets of waiting fishermen as they fill the bays with eggs.
06:25 Blends
We'll introduce kagurabue, a bamboo instrument used to perform ceremonial music in shrines. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
06:30 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.
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 The Sea of Japan
When spring comes, the Sea of Japan flourishes as plankton reach peak levels. Firefly squid spawn along the shoreline, emitting magical blue light in the surf on nights of the new moon.
07:25 Blends
We'll introduce kotsuzumi, a percussion instrument which is played by resting on one's shoulder. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
07:30 Medical Frontiers
Stomach cancer used to be Japan's deadliest cancer, but now it's widely seen as a curable disease. We'll explain how experts are working to eradicate stomach cancer through detection and treatment.
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 The Sea of Japan
Frigid winter winds bring stormy weather to the Sea of Japan, but undersea, life flourishes. Shoals of Japanese amberjack migrate to the area, and deep-sea fishes come into the shallows to spawn.
08:25 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.
08:30 The Mark of Beauty
The irori hearth has its roots deep in Japanese life. Even in modern days, the irori continues to bring comfort to Japanese souls. This episode explores its warm allure, some old, some new.
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
Winnie Tsu visits a remote mountain hamlet deep in Nara Prefecture, where she stays with a farming family and joins in an ancestral ancient dance, unchanged for 300 years.
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
Next, we feature the latest series of the popular Japanese RPG, Dragon Quest 11. It's the localized version include numerous enhancements over the Japanese release such as full voice-over. Stay tuned.
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
Grilled meat bento meals are perfect for fending off winter's icy grip in the northern fishing town of Nemuro. For 3 days, we spoke to customers at a store that sells these meals around the clock.
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: Shrines.
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
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.
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
Stomach cancer used to be Japan's deadliest cancer, but now it's widely seen as a curable disease. We'll explain how experts are working to eradicate stomach cancer through detection and treatment.
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 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Having harvested fennel seeds in her garden, Venetia repairs an andon paper lamp using traditional techniques. Then she visits a maker of the classical Nishijin-ori textile, hand-woven to this day.
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
Winnie Tsu visits a remote mountain hamlet deep in Nara Prefecture, where she stays with a farming family and joins in an ancestral ancient dance, unchanged for 300 years.
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
Next, we feature the latest series of the popular Japanese RPG, Dragon Quest 11. It's the localized version include numerous enhancements over the Japanese release such as full voice-over. Stay tuned.
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
Grilled meat bento meals are perfect for fending off winter's icy grip in the northern fishing town of Nemuro. For 3 days, we spoke to customers at a store that sells these meals around the clock.
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: Shrines.
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 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Having harvested fennel seeds in her garden, Venetia repairs an andon paper lamp using traditional techniques. Then she visits a maker of the classical Nishijin-ori textile, hand-woven to this day.
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
Stomach cancer used to be Japan's deadliest cancer, but now it's widely seen as a curable disease. We'll explain how experts are working to eradicate stomach cancer through detection and treatment.
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
Grilled meat bento meals are perfect for fending off winter's icy grip in the northern fishing town of Nemuro. For 3 days, we spoke to customers at a store that sells these meals around the clock.
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: Shrines.
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
Tetsuji Honna has been serving as Music Director of the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra for 17 years, overcoming cultural barriers in his quest to create a world-class orchestra. What drives him?
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: Kaga Yuzen.
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
Winnie Tsu visits a remote mountain hamlet deep in Nara Prefecture, where she stays with a farming family and joins in an ancestral ancient dance, unchanged for 300 years.
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
Next, we feature the latest series of the popular Japanese RPG, Dragon Quest 11. It's the localized version include numerous enhancements over the Japanese release such as full voice-over. Stay tuned.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Yamaguchi Prefecture is surrounded on 3 sides by the sea. You'll enjoy cycling along beautiful coastline. This trip will also take you to the old castle town. Join the 3 days bicycle journey.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at Japan's rapidly evolving security industry. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.
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
Many venues for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics will be located in the Bay Area, which is a hot spot for entertainment, outdoor sports and more. Today we'll take a look at this trendy location.
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 Close to ART
The Aomori Museum of Art's simple exterior houses remarkably diverse works: striking woodblock prints, the designs for TV superheroes and other art showing Aomori's unmistakable colors.
04:45 RAKUGO NIPPON!
"RAKUGO NIPPON! -KAMAKURA-"is a show that follows Rakugo performers' journey to tradition and nature rich KAMAKURA, where heart-moving experiences are turned into original English Rakugo performances.
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
Grilled meat bento meals are perfect for fending off winter's icy grip in the northern fishing town of Nemuro. For 3 days, we spoke to customers at a store that sells these meals around the clock.
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: Shrines.
