NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Trails to Tsukiji
Japanese CORN is amazingly sweet. We visit Hokkaido's large CORN fields to see how it is grown. We also discover a popular cornbread, unique French dishes that feature CORN and more.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at some of Japan's innovative water businesses. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 Core Kyoto
Today: The artisans for the deities, enduring skills and devotion. Kyoto, the ancient capital, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Beyond the Ordinary. Kimonos were once ordinary clothes yet today they're for special occasions. Designer Kunihiko Morinaga explores how everyday fashion can go beyond the ordinary.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 RISING
Once global leaders, recently Japan's home electronics giants have missed out on the IoT revolution. Join one Japanese tech venture winning fans worldwide with unprecedented consumer electronics.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Trails to Tsukiji
Japanese CORN is amazingly sweet. We visit Hokkaido's large CORN fields to see how it is grown. We also discover a popular cornbread, unique French dishes that feature CORN and more.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at some of Japan's innovative water businesses. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 Lunch ON!
We go to Kawaguchi City, near Tokyo, to visit a company that boasts the biggest share of cardboard boxes in Japan. And the cafeteria there serves giant servings of carb-on-carb meals!
14:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Deep-fried Salty-sweet Taro.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Today: The artisans for the deities, enduring skills and devotion. Kyoto, the ancient capital, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Beyond the Ordinary. Kimonos were once ordinary clothes yet today they're for special occasions. Designer Kunihiko Morinaga explores how everyday fashion can go beyond the ordinary.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 RISING
Once global leaders, recently Japan's home electronics giants have missed out on the IoT revolution. Join one Japanese tech venture winning fans worldwide with unprecedented consumer electronics.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 Lunch ON!
We go to Kawaguchi City, near Tokyo, to visit a company that boasts the biggest share of cardboard boxes in Japan. And the cafeteria there serves giant servings of carb-on-carb meals!
18:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Deep-fried Salty-sweet Taro.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at some of Japan's innovative water businesses. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 RISING
Once global leaders, recently Japan's home electronics giants have missed out on the IoT revolution. Join one Japanese tech venture winning fans worldwide with unprecedented consumer electronics.
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
Tristram Hunt, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, explains his vision for the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design.
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: Hikone Castle.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Core Kyoto
Today: The artisans for the deities, enduring skills and devotion. Kyoto, the ancient capital, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Beyond the Ordinary. Kimonos were once ordinary clothes yet today they're for special occasions. Designer Kunihiko Morinaga explores how everyday fashion can go beyond the ordinary.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 Biz Stream
This episode introduces some unique types of hotels that will attract guests as the number of visitors to Japan continues to increase ahead of the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
00:40 Direct Talk
Documentary photographer Noriko Hayashi has captured images in dozens of countries, in some of the most far-flung regions on earth. We spoke to her about her work process and about what drives her.
00:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Mount Wuyi.
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 Spiritual Explorers Obon
For 3 days during the summer, the Japanese celebrate the Obon Festival. It is a time when the ancestors' spirits return from the other side, to spend time with the living.To discover about the spirit.
01:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca.
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 J-Arena
Blind football has fast grown to become one of the most popular Paralympic sports. We follow Japan's men's team, finally competing at a world-class level and in contention for a medal at Tokyo 2020.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 The Road to TICAD7
Africa and Japan: Partners in Development- Explore Japan's initiatives for Africa through the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) and future prospects towards TICAD7 in 2019.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 Kawaii International
Bento lunchbox art isn't exclusively made of kawaii characters. No way! Bento art can be used as a tool of communication! Oh, you want to know how? Good, because we're going to show you!
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 RISING
Once global leaders, recently Japan's home electronics giants have missed out on the IoT revolution. Join one Japanese tech venture winning fans worldwide with unprecedented consumer electronics.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Journeys in Japan
In the pottery town of Tokoname, Estella Mak meets the artisans who are keeping tradition alive. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Japan Railway Journal
The Railway Museum in Saitama Prefecture boasts a large collection of trains, from the dawn of Japanese railway to the high-speed Shinkansen. See the new-look museum since its renewal in July 2018.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 Lunch ON!
We go to Kawaguchi City, near Tokyo, to visit a company that boasts the biggest share of cardboard boxes in Japan. And the cafeteria there serves giant servings of carb-on-carb meals!
08:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Deep-fried Salty-sweet Taro.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 The Road to TICAD7
Africa and Japan: Partners in Development- Explore Japan's initiatives for Africa through the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) and future prospects towards TICAD7 in 2019.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 Kawaii International
Bento lunchbox art isn't exclusively made of kawaii characters. No way! Bento art can be used as a tool of communication! Oh, you want to know how? Good, because we're going to show you!
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Asia Insight
20 years after Hong Kong's return to China, this episode depicts the true reality of life in Hong Kong through the resident's stories.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Journeys in Japan
In the pottery town of Tokoname, Estella Mak meets the artisans who are keeping tradition alive. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
The Railway Museum in Saitama Prefecture boasts a large collection of trains, from the dawn of Japanese railway to the high-speed Shinkansen. See the new-look museum since its renewal in July 2018.
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 J-Arena
Blind football has fast grown to become one of the most popular Paralympic sports. We follow Japan's men's team, finally competing at a world-class level and in contention for a medal at Tokyo 2020.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 The Road to TICAD7
Africa and Japan: Partners in Development- Explore Japan's initiatives for Africa through the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) and future prospects towards TICAD7 in 2019.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 Kawaii International
Bento lunchbox art isn't exclusively made of kawaii characters. No way! Bento art can be used as a tool of communication! Oh, you want to know how? Good, because we're going to show you!
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Asia Insight
20 years after Hong Kong's return to China, this episode depicts the true reality of life in Hong Kong through the resident's stories.
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 J-Arena
Blind football has fast grown to become one of the most popular Paralympic sports. We follow Japan's men's team, finally competing at a world-class level and in contention for a medal at Tokyo 2020.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
The Railway Museum in Saitama Prefecture boasts a large collection of trains, from the dawn of Japanese railway to the high-speed Shinkansen. See the new-look museum since its renewal in July 2018.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Asia Insight
20 years after Hong Kong's return to China, this episode depicts the true reality of life in Hong Kong through the resident's stories.
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
Megumi Sasaki says her film "A Whale of a Tale" is not all about the whaling debate; it's about how to co-exist in a divided world. She hopes her work will expand viewers' knowledge.
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: Bitchu Matsuyama Castle.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 The Road to TICAD7
Africa and Japan: Partners in Development- Explore Japan's initiatives for Africa through the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) and future prospects towards TICAD7 in 2019.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 Kawaii International
Bento lunchbox art isn't exclusively made of kawaii characters. No way! Bento art can be used as a tool of communication! Oh, you want to know how? Good, because we're going to show you!
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 Somewhere Street
A recent development boom has contributed to Da Nang's rise as one of Vietnam's most popular beach resorts. In this episode we explore the city while meeting with residents enjoying life in Da Nang.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:10 NHK Documentary
Many people believe that fat simply stores energy and muscles just move the body. But they also transmit important messages. The latest research helps us understand their surprising powers.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:10 J-FLICKS
This time, an overview of some of the Japanese independent films that were much talked about at various international film festivals, like Shinya Tsukamoto's independent period piece ZAN (Killing).
02:40 Anime Supernova
Tomoki Misato is an up-and-coming animator who has won numerous awards at festivals around the world for his short works, which feature colorfully designed puppets and stories with plenty of twists.
02:55 Easy Japanese
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying. Tune in and start speaking.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:10 Seasoning the Seasons Special
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Chita Peninsula: A Land that Prospered by Shipping.
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 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.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Asia Insight
20 years after Hong Kong's return to China, this episode depicts the true reality of life in Hong Kong through the resident's stories.
NHK 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) Yuba-an Sauce with Rice (2) Amazu Pickled Cucumber and Jako. 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 Spiritual Explorers Obon
For 3 days during the summer, the Japanese celebrate the Obon Festival. It is a time when the ancestors' spirits return from the other side, to spend time with the living.To discover about the spirit.
07:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca.
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 J-Arena
Blind football has fast grown to become one of the most popular Paralympic sports. We follow Japan's men's team, finally competing at a world-class level and in contention for a medal at Tokyo 2020.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:10 Seasoning the Seasons Special
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Chita Peninsula: A Land that Prospered by Shipping.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 Train Cruise
Our reporter discovers deep history and local culture on his 200 kilometers of rail travel along the Pacific coast and inland mountains of eastern Kochi on Shikoku island.
10:55 Blends
This program is a fusion of Western and Asian music played with only Japanese traditional instruments. Famous songs will be covered by distinguished musicians in Japan: SHAKUHACHI.
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 GLOBAL AGENDA
Data harvesting, leaks and other scandals raise questions about the safety of our activities online. Who should control personal data? How to protect privacy? And who should be setting the rules?
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) Yuba-an Sauce with Rice (2) Amazu Pickled Cucumber and Jako. 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 feature a print of Fujiko, or pilgrimage to the sacred Mt. Fuji, and Katsushika Hokusai's hidden trademark.
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 2-4.
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 Spiritual Explorers Obon
For 3 days during the summer, the Japanese celebrate the Obon Festival. It is a time when the ancestors' spirits return from the other side, to spend time with the living.To discover about the spirit.
13:35 Direct Talk
Documentary photographer Noriko Hayashi has captured images in dozens of countries, in some of the most far-flung regions on earth. We spoke to her about her work process and about what drives her.
13:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca.
13:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Do Your Best!! Product Test"...
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 J-FLICKS
This time, an overview of some of the Japanese independent films that were much talked about at various international film festivals, like Shinya Tsukamoto's independent period piece ZAN (Killing).
14:40 Anime Supernova
Tomoki Misato is an up-and-coming animator who has won numerous awards at festivals around the world for his short works, which feature colorfully designed puppets and stories with plenty of twists.
14:55 Easy Japanese
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying. Tune in and start speaking.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:10 Seasoning the Seasons Special
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Chita Peninsula: A Land that Prospered by Shipping.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 Train Cruise
Our reporter discovers deep history and local culture on his 200 kilometers of rail travel along the Pacific coast and inland mountains of eastern Kochi on Shikoku island.
16:55 Blends
This program is a fusion of Western and Asian music played with only Japanese traditional instruments. Famous songs will be covered by distinguished musicians in Japan: SHAKUHACHI.
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 GLOBAL AGENDA
Data harvesting, leaks and other scandals raise questions about the safety of our activities online. Who should control personal data? How to protect privacy? And who should be setting the rules?
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) Yuba-an Sauce with Rice (2) Amazu Pickled Cucumber and Jako. 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 feature a print of Fujiko, or pilgrimage to the sacred Mt. Fuji, and Katsushika Hokusai's hidden trademark.
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 2-4.
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 Spiritual Explorers Obon
For 3 days during the summer, the Japanese celebrate the Obon Festival. It is a time when the ancestors' spirits return from the other side, to spend time with the living.To discover about the spirit.
19:35 Direct Talk
Fuji Medical Instruments was the first in the world to mass-produce massage chairs, and today its popularity is growing in East Asia. CEO Toshiyuki Otsuki reflects on the past and looks to the future.
19:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca.
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 "Do Your Best!! Product Test"...
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:10 Seasoning the Seasons Special
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Chita Peninsula: A Land that Prospered by Shipping.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
21:10 J-FLICKS
This time, an overview of some of the Japanese independent films that were much talked about at various international film festivals, like Shinya Tsukamoto's independent period piece ZAN (Killing).
21:40 Anime Supernova
Tomoki Misato is an up-and-coming animator who has won numerous awards at festivals around the world for his short works, which feature colorfully designed puppets and stories with plenty of twists.
21:55 Easy Japanese
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying. Tune in and start speaking.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 Train Cruise
Our reporter discovers deep history and local culture on his 200 kilometers of rail travel along the Pacific coast and inland mountains of eastern Kochi on Shikoku island.
22:55 Blends
This program is a fusion of Western and Asian music played with only Japanese traditional instruments. Famous songs will be covered by distinguished musicians in Japan: SHAKUHACHI.
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 GLOBAL AGENDA
Data harvesting, leaks and other scandals raise questions about the safety of our activities online. Who should control personal data? How to protect privacy? And who should be setting the rules?
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.
00:10 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Hairstyling.
00:10 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Hairstyling.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Take a trip back in time on a streetcar modeled on a steam train and discover the hot springs and literature of Matsuyama, Ehime Pref. Get tips on how to enjoy Kyoto in the early hours.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Take a trip back in time on a streetcar modeled on a steam train and discover the hot springs and literature of Matsuyama, Ehime Pref. Get tips on how to enjoy Kyoto in the early hours.
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 brings Japan's amazingly diverse music to the world. Created with input from viewers everywhere, it's a unique weekly delivery of pop, rock, traditional, and much, much more.
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 "Do Your Best!! Product Test"...
01:45 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "What's this?" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! First watch the 15-minute program, then visit our website.
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
Dr. Hisataka Kobayashi gained attention by successfully killing cancer cells without side effects using near-infrared light. He talks about future cancer treatment and advanced medical care research.
02:25 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: Autumn at Mt. Hotaka - Northern Japanese Alps.
02:40 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: Farm Terraces in Bloom with Red Spider Lilies.
02:50 DokiDoki!NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "DESIGN TALKS plus" from NHK WORLD-JAPAN. The show presents the process and endeavor of making "pictogram or pictograph", picturesque signs which guide places and ways.
02:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Fried Chicken with Leek Sauce.
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 Soar high in the sky!
Obuse, in Nagano, became one of the major centers of Slackline since they held the World Cup in 2017. Their goals are Slackline to be an Olympic sport. We focus on their road with beautiful scenery.
03:40 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.
03:54 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!
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
Chihiro Tada is determined to carve out a career in Japan's male-dominated forestry industry. She hopes to restart the family business, but can she overcome the challenges in her path?
04:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan.
04:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Nature dynamically spreads out immediately beside the industrial area of Muroran. Our host boards a dolphin watching cruise, and encounters with a pod of Pacific White-sided Dolphins.
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 GLOBAL AGENDA
Data harvesting, leaks and other scandals raise questions about the safety of our activities online. Who should control personal data? How to protect privacy? And who should be setting the rules?
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 Biz Stream
This episode introduces some unique types of hotels that will attract guests as the number of visitors to Japan continues to increase ahead of the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
06:40 Direct Talk
Fuji Medical Instruments was the first in the world to mass-produce massage chairs, and today its popularity is growing in East Asia. CEO Toshiyuki Otsuki reflects on the past and looks to the future.
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: Mount Wuyi.
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
Many people believe that fat simply stores energy and muscles just move the body. But they also transmit important messages. The latest research helps us understand their surprising powers.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 J-FLICKS
This time, an overview of some of the Japanese independent films that were much talked about at various international film festivals, like Shinya Tsukamoto's independent period piece ZAN (Killing).
08:40 Anime Supernova
Tomoki Misato is an up-and-coming animator who has won numerous awards at festivals around the world for his short works, which feature colorfully designed puppets and stories with plenty of twists.
08:55 Easy Japanese
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying. Tune in and start speaking.
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 Soar high in the sky!
Obuse, in Nagano, became one of the major centers of Slackline since they held the World Cup in 2017. Their goals are Slackline to be an Olympic sport. We focus on their road with beautiful scenery.
09:40 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.
09:54 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!
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
Chihiro Tada is determined to carve out a career in Japan's male-dominated forestry industry. She hopes to restart the family business, but can she overcome the challenges in her path?
10:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan.
10:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Nature dynamically spreads out immediately beside the industrial area of Muroran. Our host boards a dolphin watching cruise, and encounters with a pod of Pacific White-sided Dolphins.
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
After 23 years, the wines Koji Nakada makes in Burgundy are now sought after. Even a hailstorm that threatens the crop only showcases his uncompromising approach to wine and his unflagging optimism.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 Biz Stream
This episode introduces some unique types of hotels that will attract guests as the number of visitors to Japan continues to increase ahead of the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
12:40 Direct Talk
Dr. Hisataka Kobayashi gained attention by successfully killing cancer cells without side effects using near-infrared light. He talks about future cancer treatment and advanced medical care research.
12:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Mount Wuyi.
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
Many people believe that fat simply stores energy and muscles just move the body. But they also transmit important messages. The latest research helps us understand their surprising powers.
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 recent development boom has contributed to Da Nang's rise as one of Vietnam's most popular beach resorts. In this episode we explore the city while meeting with residents enjoying life in Da Nang.
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 Soar high in the sky!
Obuse, in Nagano, became one of the major centers of Slackline since they held the World Cup in 2017. Their goals are Slackline to be an Olympic sport. We focus on their road with beautiful scenery.
15:40 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.
15:54 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!
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
Chihiro Tada is determined to carve out a career in Japan's male-dominated forestry industry. She hopes to restart the family business, but can she overcome the challenges in her path?
16:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan.
16:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Nature dynamically spreads out immediately beside the industrial area of Muroran. Our host boards a dolphin watching cruise, and encounters with a pod of Pacific White-sided Dolphins.
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
After 23 years, the wines Koji Nakada makes in Burgundy are now sought after. Even a hailstorm that threatens the crop only showcases his uncompromising approach to wine and his unflagging optimism.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Biz Stream
This episode introduces some unique types of hotels that will attract guests as the number of visitors to Japan continues to increase ahead of the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
18:40 Direct Talk
Tristram Hunt, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, explains his vision for the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design.
18:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Mount Wuyi.
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
Many people believe that fat simply stores energy and muscles just move the body. But they also transmit important messages. The latest research helps us understand their surprising powers.
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 Soar high in the sky!
Obuse, in Nagano, became one of the major centers of Slackline since they held the World Cup in 2017. Their goals are Slackline to be an Olympic sport. We focus on their road with beautiful scenery.
20:40 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.
20:54 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!
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
Megumi Sasaki says her film "A Whale of a Tale" is not all about the whaling debate; it's about how to co-exist in a divided world. She hopes her work will expand viewers' knowledge.
21:25 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "What's this?" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! First watch the 15-minute program, then visit our website.
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 2-4.
21:50 DokiDoki!NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "DESIGN TALKS plus" from NHK WORLD-JAPAN. The show presents the process and endeavor of making "pictogram or pictograph", picturesque signs which guide places and ways.
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 Leek Sauce.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 Hometown Stories
Chihiro Tada is determined to carve out a career in Japan's male-dominated forestry industry. She hopes to restart the family business, but can she overcome the challenges in her path?
22:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan.
22:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Nature dynamically spreads out immediately beside the industrial area of Muroran. Our host boards a dolphin watching cruise, and encounters with a pod of Pacific White-sided Dolphins.
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
After 23 years, the wines Koji Nakada makes in Burgundy are now sought after. Even a hailstorm that threatens the crop only showcases his uncompromising approach to wine and his unflagging optimism.
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
Earthquake-resistant architecture: how Japan stays safe. 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.
01:10 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Stylized movement.
01:30 Medical Frontiers
In Japan, the development of meticulously lifelike medical simulators is helping students and professionals practice and perfect procedures, and enhancing the quality and safety of health care.
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 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.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
The library offers much more than just books; it is a place that satisfies intellectual curiosity and one that enriches people's lives in many ways. Tune in for a chapter on the library.
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. Today: The Shikoku Pilgrimage.
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
The all-natural AWA-AI indigo dyeing is experiencing decline in modern day, and craftspeople and fashion experts in Tokushima have come together to ensure the traditional craft is kept alive.
