NHK 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
We head to Oshu in Iwate to take on Zen and ancient winter rituals. 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 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at how Japanese crafts are being updated for today. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 2 acts from this gidayu kyogen play. It's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theater.
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
Shibamata is a historical neighborhood known for residents who offer hospitality for visitors. We visit Shibamata and the surrounding area, home to shops specializing in traditional Japanese crafts.
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 continue our trip to Hokkaido with Phuong Anh Dao, star of the hit Vietnamese film Summer in Closed Eyes. She visits flower fields, samples fresh local food, climbs scenic Mt. Asahidake and more.
04:45 BENTO EXPO
Marc introduces a delicious salmon roll bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a popular yakitori bento. Bento Trip visits Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture to showcase the local ekiben: asari clam 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
Over 3 days in July, a constant stream of people visited a park on Tokyo Bay that offers a prime spot for catching 20 kinds of fish around the clock. But is fishing the only thing on their minds?
05:55 Easy Japanese
#10 How much is this hair dryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say "kono," meaning "this," followed by the item's name and "wa ikura desu ka."
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 Japanology Plus
Aquariums: a dive into one of Japan's favorite pastimes. Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.
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 Science View
This episode looks at using ammonia as a fuel: the advantages, the challenges, and the potential reductions in carbon dioxide output. We also look at spherical solar cells and the Ig Nobel Prize.
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 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia takes a trip to the Izumo region. At a kiln with a British potter's legacy, she appreciates pretty pieces of earthenware. At an old indigo-dyeing workshop, she learns of a rare technique.
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
Shibamata is a historical neighborhood known for residents who offer hospitality for visitors. We visit Shibamata and the surrounding area, home to shops specializing in traditional Japanese crafts.
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 A*B*C Tours
We continue our trip to Hokkaido with Phuong Anh Dao, star of the hit Vietnamese film Summer in Closed Eyes. She visits flower fields, samples fresh local food, climbs scenic Mt. Asahidake and more.
10:45 BENTO EXPO
Marc introduces a delicious salmon roll bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a popular yakitori bento. Bento Trip visits Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture to showcase the local ekiben: asari clam bento.
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 Side by Side
Durable, yet light and supple, Ethiopian sheepskin is one of the world's top materials. One Japanese designer is working with local artisans to make high-end bags and forge a global Ethiopian brand.
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 Japanology Plus
Aquariums: a dive into one of Japan's favorite pastimes. Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.
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 Science View
This episode looks at using ammonia as a fuel: the advantages, the challenges, and the potential reductions in carbon dioxide output. We also look at spherical solar cells and the Ig Nobel Prize.
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 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 2 acts from this gidayu kyogen play. It's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theater.
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
Shibamata is a historical neighborhood known for residents who offer hospitality for visitors. We visit Shibamata and the surrounding area, home to shops specializing in traditional Japanese crafts.
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 A*B*C Tours
We continue our trip to Hokkaido with Phuong Anh Dao, star of the hit Vietnamese film Summer in Closed Eyes. She visits flower fields, samples fresh local food, climbs scenic Mt. Asahidake and more.
16:45 BENTO EXPO
Marc introduces a delicious salmon roll bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a popular yakitori bento. Bento Trip visits Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture to showcase the local ekiben: asari clam bento.
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 Side by Side
Durable, yet light and supple, Ethiopian sheepskin is one of the world's top materials. One Japanese designer is working with local artisans to make high-end bags and forge a global Ethiopian brand.
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 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 2 acts from this gidayu kyogen play. It's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theater.
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 Science View
This episode looks at using ammonia as a fuel: the advantages, the challenges, and the potential reductions in carbon dioxide output. We also look at spherical solar cells and the Ig Nobel Prize.
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 Side by Side
Durable, yet light and supple, Ethiopian sheepskin is one of the world's top materials. One Japanese designer is working with local artisans to make high-end bags and forge a global Ethiopian brand.
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
Rick Stanton from England is one of the most experienced cave divers in Europe, and led the diving team that rescued the 12 children and their coach trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand.
21:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Shibamata is a historical neighborhood known for residents who offer hospitality for visitors. We visit Shibamata and the surrounding area, home to shops specializing in traditional Japanese crafts.
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 A*B*C Tours
We continue our trip to Hokkaido with Phuong Anh Dao, star of the hit Vietnamese film Summer in Closed Eyes. She visits flower fields, samples fresh local food, climbs scenic Mt. Asahidake and more.
23:45 BENTO EXPO
Marc introduces a delicious salmon roll bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a popular yakitori bento. Bento Trip visits Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture to showcase the local ekiben: asari clam bento.
NHK 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 Dining with the Chef
Chef Rika Yukimasa visits Jakarta to see how Japanese cuisine is localized and evolved there. Accompanied by Chef Yuda Bustara, she experiences various Indonesian foods and invents new fusion recipes.
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 Railway Journal
Iwate Galaxy Railway is a third sector company in Iwate Prefecture with 5 million visitors annually. See the community-based services the company has developed to boost ridership.
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 Lunch ON!
At the Consumer Affairs Agency's office in Tokushima Pref., southwestern Japan, the counselor and 2 of his men together cook and eat hot pot lunch! Tune in and check out their adventurous recipes!
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: Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancakes).
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 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Swords, splendor that dispels evil spirits. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Borderless. A museum called teamLab Borderless is showcasing new forms of digital art. Our hosts step out of the studio and visit the museum and Toshiyuki Inoko of teamLab.
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 Side by Side
Durable, yet light and supple, Ethiopian sheepskin is one of the world's top materials. One Japanese designer is working with local artisans to make high-end bags and forge a global Ethiopian brand.
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 Trails to Tsukiji
The SEA URCHIN: a thorny creature whose umami-packed meat is loved in Japan, and is used from sushi to desserts. We visit northern Japan to see the ways URCHIN is cultivated 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 how Japanese crafts are being updated for today. 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 explores 2 acts from this gidayu kyogen play. It's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theater.
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: Kyoto Swords, splendor that dispels evil spirits. 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: Borderless. A museum called teamLab Borderless is showcasing new forms of digital art. Our hosts step out of the studio and visit the museum and Toshiyuki Inoko of teamLab.
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
Follow a sake startup that's challenging the global dominance of wine by using unorthodox methods--from cask aging, to unusual additives--to develop new sake varieties that complement world cuisines.
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
The SEA URCHIN: a thorny creature whose umami-packed meat is loved in Japan, and is used from sushi to desserts. We visit northern Japan to see the ways URCHIN is cultivated 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 how Japanese crafts are being updated for today. 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!
At the Consumer Affairs Agency's office in Tokushima Pref., southwestern Japan, the counselor and 2 of his men together cook and eat hot pot lunch! Tune in and check out their adventurous recipes!
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: Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancakes).
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: Kyoto Swords, splendor that dispels evil spirits. 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: Borderless. A museum called teamLab Borderless is showcasing new forms of digital art. Our hosts step out of the studio and visit the museum and Toshiyuki Inoko of teamLab.
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
Follow a sake startup that's challenging the global dominance of wine by using unorthodox methods--from cask aging, to unusual additives--to develop new sake varieties that complement world cuisines.
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!
At the Consumer Affairs Agency's office in Tokushima Pref., southwestern Japan, the counselor and 2 of his men together cook and eat hot pot lunch! Tune in and check out their adventurous recipes!
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: Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancakes).
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 how Japanese crafts are being updated for today. 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
Follow a sake startup that's challenging the global dominance of wine by using unorthodox methods--from cask aging, to unusual additives--to develop new sake varieties that complement world cuisines.
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
William Trubridge holds the world record for freediving to a depth of 102 meters. His deep respect for the ocean is rooted in his early years, spent traveling the world by boat with his family.
21:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Swords, splendor that dispels evil spirits. 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: Borderless. A museum called teamLab Borderless is showcasing new forms of digital art. Our hosts step out of the studio and visit the museum and Toshiyuki Inoko of teamLab.
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 2 business ventures that are trying to address global fish shortages by using new technological advances to bring fish farming to inland areas.
00:40 Direct Talk
Former principal dancer of the Royal Ballet Tetsuya Kumakawa serves as artistic director of his own company, which performs many classics as well as original works. What goes into world-class ballet?
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: Ogasawara Islands.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
01:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPICS Episode 2
The special animation series, which depicts the world of para sports. This time, it is focused on Para Athletics, which original story was written by popular manga-comic artist, Eisaku Kubonouchi.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting November 11th in Fukuoka. Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and learn about their coaches' hard work.
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 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Echizen Washi - A 1500-year tradition of papermaking: Explores the future of the traditional Echizen Washi paper through the lens of 2 women driving it forward.
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
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. Kawaii Tableware from "Tradition" to Today.
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
Follow a sake startup that's challenging the global dominance of wine by using unorthodox methods--from cask aging, to unusual additives--to develop new sake varieties that complement world cuisines.
NHK 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
We head to Oshu in Iwate to take on Zen and ancient winter rituals. 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
Iwate Galaxy Railway is a third sector company in Iwate Prefecture with 5 million visitors annually. See the community-based services the company has developed to boost ridership.
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!
At the Consumer Affairs Agency's office in Tokushima Pref., southwestern Japan, the counselor and 2 of his men together cook and eat hot pot lunch! Tune in and check out their adventurous recipes!
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: Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancakes).
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 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Echizen Washi - A 1500-year tradition of papermaking: Explores the future of the traditional Echizen Washi paper through the lens of 2 women driving it forward.
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
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. Kawaii Tableware from "Tradition" to Today.
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
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. Today: The People's Mayor - The Philippines.
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
We head to Oshu in Iwate to take on Zen and ancient winter rituals. 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
Iwate Galaxy Railway is a third sector company in Iwate Prefecture with 5 million visitors annually. See the community-based services the company has developed to boost ridership.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting November 11th in Fukuoka. Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and learn about their coaches' hard work.
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 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Echizen Washi - A 1500-year tradition of papermaking: Explores the future of the traditional Echizen Washi paper through the lens of 2 women driving it forward.
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
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. Kawaii Tableware from "Tradition" to Today.
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
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. Today: The People's Mayor - The Philippines.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting November 11th in Fukuoka. Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and learn about their coaches' hard work.
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
Iwate Galaxy Railway is a third sector company in Iwate Prefecture with 5 million visitors annually. See the community-based services the company has developed to boost ridership.
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
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. Today: The People's Mayor - The Philippines.
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
Known for her candid and uncensored content, bisexual Korean-American comedienne Margaret Cho uses the power of comedy to give voice to diversity and enhance communication in a divided world.
21:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Echizen Washi - A 1500-year tradition of papermaking: Explores the future of the traditional Echizen Washi paper through the lens of 2 women driving it forward.
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
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. Kawaii Tableware from "Tradition" to Today.
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
Bayonne is an ancient city in southern France, established by the Basque people. We meet and talk with residents who maintain their rich heritage and unique 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.
01:10 NHK Documentary
The human brain contains a complex web of some 100 billion neurons. In this program, we explore the brain's intricate circuitry, and discover the mechanisms behind inspiration and memory.
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
In this "Big Questions" episode the panelists explore the contemporary perspectives and behavioral trends concerning marriages in Japan, and discuss the differences with those in their own countries.
02:55 Easy Japanese
#11 Do you have any lucky charms? / If you want to ask if a shop has a certain item, say the item's name and "wa arimasu ka."
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 Alain Delon's Final Message
An exclusive interview with Alain Delon, legendary French movie star. A year after announcing his retirement at the age of 81, he frankly reveals about his private life and 60-year career.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Hokkaido's open spaces have always attracted cyclists! Our rider takes in pristine nature as he travels through plains, wetlands, and around a huge lake. Join us on our 470 kilometer journey!
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. Today: The People's Mayor - The Philippines.
NHK 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
Chef Rika Yukimasa visits Jakarta to see how Japanese cuisine is localized and evolved there. Accompanied by Chef Yuda Bustara, she experiences various Indonesian foods and invents new fusion recipes.
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 ANIMATION X PARALYMPICS Episode 2
The special animation series, which depicts the world of para sports. This time, it is focused on Para Athletics, which original story was written by popular manga-comic artist, Eisaku Kubonouchi.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting November 11th in Fukuoka. Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and learn about their coaches' hard work.
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 Alain Delon's Final Message
An exclusive interview with Alain Delon, legendary French movie star. A year after announcing his retirement at the age of 81, he frankly reveals about his private life and 60-year career.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Hokkaido's open spaces have always attracted cyclists! Our rider takes in pristine nature as he travels through plains, wetlands, and around a huge lake. Join us on our 470 kilometer journey!
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 Houses for Peace
Floyd Schmoe led a diverse group of volunteers from the US and Japan in a project to build houses in Hiroshima, 4 years after the atomic bombing. We trace the legacy of a grassroots peace builder.
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
Chef Rika Yukimasa visits Jakarta to see how Japanese cuisine is localized and evolved there. Accompanied by Chef Yuda Bustara, she experiences various Indonesian foods and invents new fusion recipes.
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Features a print of a famous tea house along the Tokaido Road, and its traditional yam potato specialty. Also, the episode unravels the answer to the mystery behind the man carrying a long pole.
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 2-9.
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
Former principal dancer of the Royal Ballet Tetsuya Kumakawa serves as artistic director of his own company, which performs many classics as well as original works. What goes into world-class ballet?
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. Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur.
13:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPICS Episode 2
The special animation series, which depicts the world of para sports. This time, it is focused on Para Athletics, which original story was written by popular manga-comic artist, Eisaku Kubonouchi.
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
In this "Big Questions" episode the panelists explore the contemporary perspectives and behavioral trends concerning marriages in Japan, and discuss the differences with those in their own countries.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#11 Do you have any lucky charms? / If you want to ask if a shop has a certain item, say the item's name and "wa arimasu ka."
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 Alain Delon's Final Message
An exclusive interview with Alain Delon, legendary French movie star. A year after announcing his retirement at the age of 81, he frankly reveals about his private life and 60-year career.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Hokkaido's open spaces have always attracted cyclists! Our rider takes in pristine nature as he travels through plains, wetlands, and around a huge lake. Join us on our 470 kilometer journey!
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 Houses for Peace
Floyd Schmoe led a diverse group of volunteers from the US and Japan in a project to build houses in Hiroshima, 4 years after the atomic bombing. We trace the legacy of a grassroots peace builder.
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
Chef Rika Yukimasa visits Jakarta to see how Japanese cuisine is localized and evolved there. Accompanied by Chef Yuda Bustara, she experiences various Indonesian foods and invents new fusion recipes.
18:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Features a print of a famous tea house along the Tokaido Road, and its traditional yam potato specialty. Also, the episode unravels the answer to the mystery behind the man carrying a long pole.
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 2-9.
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
Conductor Yutaka Sado studied under the great composer Leonard Bernstein for 3 years up until Bernstein's death in 1990. Sado talks lessons learned and what he hopes to pass on 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. Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur.
19:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPICS Episode 2
The special animation series, which depicts the world of para sports. This time, it is focused on Para Athletics, which original story was written by popular manga-comic artist, Eisaku Kubonouchi.
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 Alain Delon's Final Message
An exclusive interview with Alain Delon, legendary French movie star. A year after announcing his retirement at the age of 81, he frankly reveals about his private life and 60-year career.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
21:10 COOL JAPAN
In this "Big Questions" episode the panelists explore the contemporary perspectives and behavioral trends concerning marriages in Japan, and discuss the differences with those in their own countries.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#11 Do you have any lucky charms? / If you want to ask if a shop has a certain item, say the item's name and "wa arimasu ka."
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Hokkaido's open spaces have always attracted cyclists! Our rider takes in pristine nature as he travels through plains, wetlands, and around a huge lake. Join us on our 470 kilometer journey!
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 Houses for Peace
Floyd Schmoe led a diverse group of volunteers from the US and Japan in a project to build houses in Hiroshima, 4 years after the atomic bombing. We trace the legacy of a grassroots peace builder.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Discover the 2 cities on either side of the Kanmon Straits, which divides yet connects Honshu and Kyushu. Also, learn how to best experience the Shikoku Pilgrimage of 88 temples around the island.
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, J-MELO turns its studio into a club and brings you sets from two of Japan's most exciting DJs: TeddyLoid and banvox. Other highlights include a stunning performance from virtual artist IA.
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 "Framy"...
01:45 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "Where is the restroom?" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! 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 Home Sweet Tokyo
Londoner Bryan is struggling with the idea of allowing 6 year old Alice to walk to school by herself, but his wife Itsuki brushes his protest away because "Japan is so safe".
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 11, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:10 Sake in Paris
Brewers in Japan send their Sake to chefs in Paris to create new dishes for the marriage. They exchange their spirit via this project to celebrate 160 years of relationships between France and Japan.
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
With themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues, these documentaries present intimate portraits of people's lives around Japan today.
04:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Takanegahara Plateau, located in the Taisetsu Mountain Range. Our program host hikes toward the 2,000 meter-high peaks, and observes brown bears and a northern pika.
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 Houses for Peace
Floyd Schmoe led a diverse group of volunteers from the US and Japan in a project to build houses in Hiroshima, 4 years after the atomic bombing. We trace the legacy of a grassroots peace builder.
