NHK 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
Venice, a beachfront neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, is one of LA's most popular neighborhoods. In this episode we explore the town, meeting residents who enjoy their Venice lifestyle.
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
Huge illuminated floats known as Nebuta delight 2.5 million spectators annually. They've been called the world's greatest paper art form. We spent a year following 2 creators, a father and daughter.
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 COOL JAPAN
Fukui Prefecture is a treasure chest of charms, and yet it draws relatively few tourists. In this special on-site episode, foreigners residing in Fukui introduce some of its little-known attractions.
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 CREW 191
7 space novices simulated life on Mars for 2 weeks at a desert research facility. An NHK cameraman recorded how they fared in confined isolation. Can they overcome the challenges in their path?
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 #TOKYO
Join our virtual bus tour of Nagoya and explore a historical castle, Toyota Commemorative Museum along with a few hot spots in the city. We'll also discover local food favorites!
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Arabian wolves live in the Negev Desert in Israel. How and why do they live in such extreme arid lands? We follow this unique canine for an extended period for the first time ever.
04:50 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Cherry Blossom.
04:55 Blends
A flute used in Japanese court music for over 1,000 years, the ryuteki's sound is said to resemble the cry of a dragon. Blends features Western songs covered with traditional Japanese instruments.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK 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) Tenmusu Rice Balls with Seafood Tempura (2) Hitsumabushi with Kabayaki-style Sardines. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
07:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Great Living Chola Temples.
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
At the World Challenge Cup in June, Japan beat top wheelchair basketball nations including Australia to win a major trophy for the first time. We look at the reasons behind the team's recent success.
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 CREW 191
7 space novices simulated life on Mars for 2 weeks at a desert research facility. An NHK cameraman recorded how they fared in confined isolation. Can they overcome the challenges in their path?
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 bus tour of Nagoya and explore a historical castle, Toyota Commemorative Museum along with a few hot spots in the city. We'll also discover local food favorites!
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Arabian wolves live in the Negev Desert in Israel. How and why do they live in such extreme arid lands? We follow this unique canine for an extended period for the first time ever.
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: Cherry Blossom.
10:55 Blends
A flute used in Japanese court music for over 1,000 years, the ryuteki's sound is said to resemble the cry of a dragon. Blends features 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 China's Largest Relocation Policy
China is relocating entire remote villages with many poor farmers to urban suburbs, to include them in market capitalism and combat poverty. This episode shows such residents in northwestern China.
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) Tenmusu Rice Balls with Seafood Tempura (2) Hitsumabushi with Kabayaki-style Sardines. 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 three beautiful ladies in Edo made popular to the masses through Ukiyo-e by Utamaro.
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 2-7.
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
Canycom is Japan's market leader for transport vehicles used in agriculture. We speak with Hitoshi Kaneyuki, Canycom's chairman, about the company's manufacturing philosophy.
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. Great Living Chola Temples.
13:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Marble Brother"...
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 COOL JAPAN
Fukui Prefecture is a treasure chest of charms, and yet it draws relatively few tourists. In this special on-site episode, foreigners residing in Fukui introduce some of its little-known attractions.
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 CREW 191
7 space novices simulated life on Mars for 2 weeks at a desert research facility. An NHK cameraman recorded how they fared in confined isolation. Can they overcome the challenges in their path?
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 bus tour of Nagoya and explore a historical castle, Toyota Commemorative Museum along with a few hot spots in the city. We'll also discover local food favorites!
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Arabian wolves live in the Negev Desert in Israel. How and why do they live in such extreme arid lands? We follow this unique canine for an extended period for the first time ever.
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: Cherry Blossom.
16:55 Blends
A flute used in Japanese court music for over 1,000 years, the ryuteki's sound is said to resemble the cry of a dragon. Blends features 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 China's Largest Relocation Policy
China is relocating entire remote villages with many poor farmers to urban suburbs, to include them in market capitalism and combat poverty. This episode shows such residents in northwestern China.
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) Tenmusu Rice Balls with Seafood Tempura (2) Hitsumabushi with Kabayaki-style Sardines. 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 three beautiful ladies in Edo made popular to the masses through Ukiyo-e by Utamaro.
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 2-7.
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
Charles E. McJilton runs a food bank in Japan, collecting food from manufacturers and retailers that is for various reasons safe but unsellable, and provides them to those in need. What drives him?
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. Great Living Chola Temples.
19:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Marble Brother"...
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 CREW 191
7 space novices simulated life on Mars for 2 weeks at a desert research facility. An NHK cameraman recorded how they fared in confined isolation. Can they overcome the challenges in their path?
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
Fukui Prefecture is a treasure chest of charms, and yet it draws relatively few tourists. In this special on-site episode, foreigners residing in Fukui introduce some of its little-known attractions.
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 bus tour of Nagoya and explore a historical castle, Toyota Commemorative Museum along with a few hot spots in the city. We'll also discover local food favorites!
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Arabian wolves live in the Negev Desert in Israel. How and why do they live in such extreme arid lands? We follow this unique canine for an extended period for the first time ever.
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: Cherry Blossom.
22:55 Blends
A flute used in Japanese court music for over 1,000 years, the ryuteki's sound is said to resemble the cry of a dragon. Blends features 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 China's Largest Relocation Policy
China is relocating entire remote villages with many poor farmers to urban suburbs, to include them in market capitalism and combat poverty. This episode shows such residents in northwestern China.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
We visit Tokoname, a leading ceramics producer located beside Chubu International Airport in central Japan. And supermarkets offer a treasure trove of possible souvenirs and deals for travelers.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
We visit Tokoname, a leading ceramics producer located beside Chubu International Airport in central Japan. And supermarkets offer a treasure trove of possible souvenirs and deals for travelers.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
We visit Tokoname, a leading ceramics producer located beside Chubu International Airport in central Japan. And supermarkets offer a treasure trove of possible souvenirs and deals for travelers.
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
This week, May J. reports on Japanese music in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg and L'Arc-en-Ciel vocalist HYDE chats about the latest chapter in his solo career.
01:40 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Marble Brother"...
01:45 Japan-easy2
Today: How do you say this in Japanese? Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language. And you'll realize "Japanese is easy"!
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:10 Direct Talk
Chris Redlitz, an IT venture capitalist, set up programming classes in US prisons to prepare inmates for work outside. He explains this project is a good investment for both the inmates and society.
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: Osumi Peninsula, Kagoshima.
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: Tidal flat home of a living fossil.
02:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Tsukiji" from NHK WORLD-JAPAN. The guide of this show visits Nagano Prefecture which is No.1 producer of "Matsutake mashroom" and go search for ones.
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: Deep-fried Sesame Coated Meatballs.
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 Eiheiji
At Eiheiji, a world-famous Zen monastery in Japan, young monks sit zazen for long hours and engage in practice according to the teachings of Dogen, who founded the temple over 770 years ago.
03:52 Easy Travel Japanese
#7 Domo, a versatile word/ Domo means "very", "hello" or "thanks", depending on the situation.
03:55 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 Kids Meet the World
4 rugby-playing Tongan exchange students visit Yanase, a mountain community in Kochi Pref. They befriend some local kids, who make a video for them about life in the mountains and local products.
04:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
Welcome to NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation. Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Japanese table manners.
04:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Teuri Is. sitting in the Sea of Japan in the west of Hokkaido. There are about 300 variety of wild birds in the island. Our program host visits an observatory above the cliff.
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 China's Largest Relocation Policy
China is relocating entire remote villages with many poor farmers to urban suburbs, to include them in market capitalism and combat poverty. This episode shows such residents in northwestern China.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK 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
[Behind-the-Wheel,at Home, Tourism Expo, A Community Under One Roof] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
06:40 Direct Talk
Charles E. McJilton runs a food bank in Japan, collecting food from manufacturers and retailers that is for various reasons safe but unsellable, and provides them to those in need. What drives him?
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: Xidi and Hongcun.
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
Huge illuminated floats known as Nebuta delight 2.5 million spectators annually. They've been called the world's greatest paper art form. We spent a year following 2 creators, a father and daughter.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 COOL JAPAN
Fukui Prefecture is a treasure chest of charms, and yet it draws relatively few tourists. In this special on-site episode, foreigners residing in Fukui introduce some of its little-known attractions.
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 Eiheiji
At Eiheiji, a world-famous Zen monastery in Japan, young monks sit zazen for long hours and engage in practice according to the teachings of Dogen, who founded the temple over 770 years ago.
09:52 Easy Travel Japanese
#7 Domo, a versatile word/ Domo means "very", "hello" or "thanks", depending on the situation.
09:55 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 Kids Meet the World
4 rugby-playing Tongan exchange students visit Yanase, a mountain community in Kochi Pref. They befriend some local kids, who make a video for them about life in the mountains and local products.
10:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
Welcome to NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation. Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Japanese table manners.
10:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Teuri Is. sitting in the Sea of Japan in the west of Hokkaido. There are about 300 variety of wild birds in the island. Our program host visits an observatory above the cliff.
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
Takafumi Tsuruta is the first designer in Japan to feature runway models with disabilities. He talks about his dream of creating a diverse society with zero prejudice through inclusive fashion.
11:40 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's Myanmar service receives hundreds of messages every month. Win Morisaki, an actor from Myanmar, introduces amazing connections between the two countries.
11:50 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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
[Behind-the-Wheel,at Home, Tourism Expo, A Community Under One Roof] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
12:40 Direct Talk
Chris Redlitz, an IT venture capitalist, set up programming classes in US prisons to prepare inmates for work outside. He explains this project is a good investment for both the inmates and society.
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: Xidi and Hongcun.
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
Huge illuminated floats known as Nebuta delight 2.5 million spectators annually. They've been called the world's greatest paper art form. We spent a year following 2 creators, a father and daughter.
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
Venice, a beachfront neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, is one of LA's most popular neighborhoods. In this episode we explore the town, meeting residents who enjoy their Venice lifestyle.
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 Eiheiji
At Eiheiji, a world-famous Zen monastery in Japan, young monks sit zazen for long hours and engage in practice according to the teachings of Dogen, who founded the temple over 770 years ago.
15:52 Easy Travel Japanese
#7 Domo, a versatile word/ Domo means "very", "hello" or "thanks", depending on the situation.
15:55 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 Kids Meet the World
4 rugby-playing Tongan exchange students visit Yanase, a mountain community in Kochi Pref. They befriend some local kids, who make a video for them about life in the mountains and local products.
16:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
Welcome to NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation. Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Japanese table manners.
16:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Teuri Is. sitting in the Sea of Japan in the west of Hokkaido. There are about 300 variety of wild birds in the island. Our program host visits an observatory above the cliff.
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
Takafumi Tsuruta is the first designer in Japan to feature runway models with disabilities. He talks about his dream of creating a diverse society with zero prejudice through inclusive fashion.
17:40 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's Myanmar service receives hundreds of messages every month. Win Morisaki, an actor from Myanmar, introduces amazing connections between the two countries.
17:50 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 great gear
[Behind-the-Wheel,at Home, Tourism Expo, A Community Under One Roof] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
18:40 Direct Talk
Tong Zhilei, President of ChineseAll, started up in 2000 as the pioneer of digital publishing in China. He tells us the necessity of books and the social contribution.
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: Xidi and Hongcun.
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
Huge illuminated floats known as Nebuta delight 2.5 million spectators annually. They've been called the world's greatest paper art form. We spent a year following 2 creators, a father and daughter.
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 Eiheiji
At Eiheiji, a world-famous Zen monastery in Japan, young monks sit zazen for long hours and engage in practice according to the teachings of Dogen, who founded the temple over 770 years ago.
20:52 Easy Travel Japanese
#7 Domo, a versatile word/ Domo means "very", "hello" or "thanks", depending on the situation.
20:55 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
Robert Wilson, iconic experimental theater director and founder of The Watermill Center in NY, reveals his early influences, how his minimalistic style developed, and why he continues to create.
21:25 Japan-easy2
Today: How do you say this in Japanese? Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language. And you'll realize "Japanese is easy"!
21:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-7.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Tsukiji" from NHK WORLD-JAPAN. The guide of this show visits Nagano Prefecture which is No.1 producer of "Matsutake mashroom" and go search for ones.
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: Deep-fried Sesame Coated Meatballs.
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 Kids Meet the World
4 rugby-playing Tongan exchange students visit Yanase, a mountain community in Kochi Pref. They befriend some local kids, who make a video for them about life in the mountains and local products.
22:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
Welcome to NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation. Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Japanese table manners.
22:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Teuri Is. sitting in the Sea of Japan in the west of Hokkaido. There are about 300 variety of wild birds in the island. Our program host visits an observatory above the cliff.
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
Takafumi Tsuruta is the first designer in Japan to feature runway models with disabilities. He talks about his dream of creating a diverse society with zero prejudice through inclusive fashion.
23:40 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's Myanmar service receives hundreds of messages every month. Win Morisaki, an actor from Myanmar, introduces amazing connections between the two countries.
23:50 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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
School satchels: an icon of primary school life in Japan. Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Medical Frontiers
In Japan, researchers have found that exercising muscles can help treat or prevent illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. We feature 2 effective methods: slow training and pressure training.
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 HAIKU MASTERS
Episode 4 of HAIKU MASTERS takes place in Matsuyama city with world-renowned cellist, Mr. Nathaniel Rosen, who joins us at Taisanji Temple, one of the 88 temples of the Ohenro pilgrimage.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Kanazawa: An Eternal Love of Beauty and Culture.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Born in South Korea and raised in the US, fashion designer YOON now spearheads her own label in Tokyo. Harry talks with her about the brand's philosophy and secrets to creating her showstopping piece.
NHK 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
Tong Zhilei, President of ChineseAll, started up in 2000 as the pioneer of digital publishing in China. He tells us the necessity of books and the social contribution.
06:25 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Today: Osumi Peninsula, Kagoshima.
06:40 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: Tidal flat home of a living fossil.
06:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Tsukiji" from NHK WORLD-JAPAN. The guide of this show visits Nagano Prefecture which is No.1 producer of "Matsutake mashroom" and go search for ones.
06:55 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 Sesame Coated Meatballs.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:10 J-MELO
This week, May J. reports on Japanese music in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg and L'Arc-en-Ciel vocalist HYDE chats about the latest chapter in his solo career.
07:40 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Marble Brother"...
07:45 Japan-easy2
Today: How do you say this in Japanese? Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language. And you'll realize "Japanese is easy"!
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 Somewhere Street
Venice, a beachfront neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles, is one of LA's most popular neighborhoods. In this episode we explore the town, meeting residents who enjoy their Venice lifestyle.
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 Direct Talk
Nicolai Bergmann creates flower arrangements that combine elements of Denmark, where he was born, and Japan, where he is based. He recently held exhibitions at a series of shrines. What drives him?
09:25 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Matsumoto Castle.
09:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Kanazawa: An Eternal Love of Beauty and Culture.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Born in South Korea and raised in the US, fashion designer YOON now spearheads her own label in Tokyo. Harry talks with her about the brand's philosophy and secrets to creating her showstopping piece.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Inside Lens
Minu, a migrant worker from Nepal lived in S.Korea for 18 yrs. After being deported, he helped young people who want to work there. One day, he gets a chance to realize his dream to return to S.Korea.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Direct Talk
Robert Wilson, iconic experimental theater director and founder of The Watermill Center in NY, reveals his early influences, how his minimalistic style developed, and why he continues to create.
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. Great Living Chola Temples.
12:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Tsukiji" from NHK WORLD-JAPAN. The guide of this show visits Nagano Prefecture which is No.1 producer of "Matsutake mashroom" and go search for ones.
12:55 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 Sesame Coated Meatballs.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 J-MELO
This week, May J. reports on Japanese music in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg and L'Arc-en-Ciel vocalist HYDE chats about the latest chapter in his solo career.
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 HAIKU MASTERS
Episode 4 of HAIKU MASTERS takes place in Matsuyama city with world-renowned cellist, Mr. Nathaniel Rosen, who joins us at Taisanji Temple, one of the 88 temples of the Ohenro pilgrimage.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Kanazawa: An Eternal Love of Beauty and Culture.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Born in South Korea and raised in the US, fashion designer YOON now spearheads her own label in Tokyo. Harry talks with her about the brand's philosophy and secrets to creating her showstopping piece.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Inside Lens
Minu, a migrant worker from Nepal lived in S.Korea for 18 yrs. After being deported, he helped young people who want to work there. One day, he gets a chance to realize his dream to return to S.Korea.
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 HAIKU MASTERS
Episode 4 of HAIKU MASTERS takes place in Matsuyama city with world-renowned cellist, Mr. Nathaniel Rosen, who joins us at Taisanji Temple, one of the 88 temples of the Ohenro pilgrimage.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 J-MELO
This week, May J. reports on Japanese music in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg and L'Arc-en-Ciel vocalist HYDE chats about the latest chapter in his solo career.
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
Minu, a migrant worker from Nepal lived in S.Korea for 18 yrs. After being deported, he helped young people who want to work there. One day, he gets a chance to realize his dream to return to S.Korea.
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
Takara Belmont is the world's biggest maker of chairs for barbershops and salons. We asked CEO Hidetaka Yoshikawa about how the company has driven innovation in the hair & beauty industry.
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: Matsumoto 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 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, Kanazawa: An Eternal Love of Beauty and Culture.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Born in South Korea and raised in the US, fashion designer YOON now spearheads her own label in Tokyo. Harry talks with her about the brand's philosophy and secrets to creating her showstopping piece.
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
Of all the produce sold in Tsukiji Market, TOMATOES are the king. In this episode, we visit TOMATO farms, shops and restaurants to discover Japan's unique TOMATO culture.
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
Trains that float on magnets! Secrets of the Shinkansen! The history of Japan's record breaking trains! And a Nobel Prize winning discovery in Part 2 of a two episode special from Aichi Prefecture.
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
Venetia travels to Okinawa. With increasingly more farmers growing coffee in this area, she visits one who grows and roasts coffee beans. She also visits a sugar maker who only uses sugarcane juice.
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
Dean Newcombe explores the Mukawa River with guides by bike and boat, losing himself in the nature of the sacred river basin and meeting a messenger of Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu people.
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
The augmented reality app created by the team behind Pokemon Go, is getting its own animated series. The story depicts where exotic material is leaking into the world and grants people psychic powers.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Inside Lens
Minu, a migrant worker from Nepal lived in S.Korea for 18 yrs. After being deported, he helped young people who want to work there. One day, he gets a chance to realize his dream to return to S.Korea.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 J-Trip Plan
We visit Tokoname, a leading ceramics producer located beside Chubu International Airport in central Japan. And supermarkets offer a treasure trove of possible souvenirs and deals for travelers.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Medical Frontiers
In Japan, researchers have found that exercising muscles can help treat or prevent illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. We feature 2 effective methods: slow training and pressure training.
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 HAIKU MASTERS
Episode 4 of HAIKU MASTERS takes place in Matsuyama city with world-renowned cellist, Mr. Nathaniel Rosen, who joins us at Taisanji Temple, one of the 88 temples of the Ohenro pilgrimage.
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
Dean Newcombe explores the Mukawa River with guides by bike and boat, losing himself in the nature of the sacred river basin and meeting a messenger of Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu people.
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
The augmented reality app created by the team behind Pokemon Go, is getting its own animated series. The story depicts where exotic material is leaking into the world and grants people psychic powers.
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
As aircraft arrive at and depart Narita Airport in Japan, visitors to a nearby park watch on and long to be onboard. For 3 days, we spoke to people enchanted by the thrill of seeing planes up close.
11:55 Easy Japanese
#8 This is my friend, Ayaka-san. / To introduce someone to someone else, say a word to explain the relationship, followed by "no" and then the person's name and "desu".
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 J-Trip Plan
We visit Tokoname, a leading ceramics producer located beside Chubu International Airport in central Japan. And supermarkets offer a treasure trove of possible souvenirs and deals for travelers.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Medical Frontiers
In Japan, researchers have found that exercising muscles can help treat or prevent illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. We feature 2 effective methods: slow training and pressure training.
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
Venetia travels to Okinawa. With increasingly more farmers growing coffee in this area, she visits one who grows and roasts coffee beans. She also visits a sugar maker who only uses sugarcane juice.
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
Dean Newcombe explores the Mukawa River with guides by bike and boat, losing himself in the nature of the sacred river basin and meeting a messenger of Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu people.
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
The augmented reality app created by the team behind Pokemon Go, is getting its own animated series. The story depicts where exotic material is leaking into the world and grants people psychic powers.
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
As aircraft arrive at and depart Narita Airport in Japan, visitors to a nearby park watch on and long to be onboard. For 3 days, we spoke to people enchanted by the thrill of seeing planes up close.
17:55 Easy Japanese
#8 This is my friend, Ayaka-san. / To introduce someone to someone else, say a word to explain the relationship, followed by "no" and then the person's name and "desu".
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
Venetia travels to Okinawa. With increasingly more farmers growing coffee in this area, she visits one who grows and roasts coffee beans. She also visits a sugar maker who only uses sugarcane juice.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Medical Frontiers
In Japan, researchers have found that exercising muscles can help treat or prevent illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. We feature 2 effective methods: slow training and pressure training.
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
As aircraft arrive at and depart Narita Airport in Japan, visitors to a nearby park watch on and long to be onboard. For 3 days, we spoke to people enchanted by the thrill of seeing planes up close.
20:55 Easy Japanese
#8 This is my friend, Ayaka-san. / To introduce someone to someone else, say a word to explain the relationship, followed by "no" and then the person's name and "desu".
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
Yoshiharu Kaihara is CEO of Kaihara Corp., a denim manufacturer supplying fabrics to global apparel brands like Levi's and Uniqlo. How does the 100-plus-year-old company make its world-class denim?
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: Osaka 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 Journeys in Japan
Dean Newcombe explores the Mukawa River with guides by bike and boat, losing himself in the nature of the sacred river basin and meeting a messenger of Hokkaido's indigenous Ainu people.
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
The augmented reality app created by the team behind Pokemon Go, is getting its own animated series. The story depicts where exotic material is leaking into the world and grants people psychic powers.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Journeys in Japan
Euan Craig finds that kuro (black) plays a big role in Kagoshima's food, drink and pottery. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, we bite into the story of a product first produced in Japan in 1958: instant ramen.
01:45 Inspiring Landscapes
No fewer than 700 species of saltwater and freshwater fish and shellfish, including phantasmal crabs with huge claws, are all part of the special brackish water environment of Lake Hamana.
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
This time on KABUKI KOOL, we move away from the classics to look at two modern kabuki plays. Actor Nakamura Kazutaro explains the challenges of performing new works.
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
Asakusa is one of Tokyo's most popular sightseeing spots for people from both in and outside Japan - and it's now home to places where you can go hands-on with Japanese culture.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 A*B*C Tours
We take a trip to Hokkaido with Phuong Anh Dao, star of the hit Vietnamese film Summer in Closed Eyes. She visits a town used in the film, meets local craftspeople, takes a horseback ride and more.
04:45 BENTO EXPO
Maki creates a mosaic-like soboro bento and Marc demonstrates how to make a taco rice bento. On Bento Trip, we meet a popular bento blogger in Singapore and try her eye-catching sushi roll bento.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Document 72 Hours
As aircraft arrive at and depart Narita Airport in Japan, visitors to a nearby park watch on and long to be onboard. For 3 days, we spoke to people enchanted by the thrill of seeing planes up close.
05:55 Easy Japanese
#8 This is my friend, Ayaka-san. / To introduce someone to someone else, say a word to explain the relationship, followed by "no" and then the person's name and "desu".
