NHK 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
Among its over 100 types of edible mushrooms, MATSUTAKE may be the king. We visit the mountains where MATSUTAKE grows and discover how the fragrant mushrooms are used in a variety of dishes.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Science View
We leave the studio to visit a World Heritage Site where we take a look back at the iron and steel manufacturing history of Japan, and introduce innovators that have developed new iron products.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 13, Day 3 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.
03:30 Journeys in Japan
Narrator Bill Sullivan escapes the studio for Fukuoka where he discovers a vibrant city framed by its dual history, as a merchant and samurai town, and the respective cultures it produced.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 imagine-nation
Featuring the latest work of the game producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya and director Koji Oda. The Blue Metal Hero is back its 30th anniversary. We'll be interviewing them to find the secret of its reborn.
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
After being a Tibetan monk for over 20yrs, Sonam left his religious life to be a merchant. Through his poems, the story leads us to his inner world-his career, romance and a struggle from the reality.
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 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.
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
Research shows that the human body has numerous biological clocks. We focus on how the understanding of circadian rhythm can treat illnesses such as high blood pressure and cancer.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 12, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 Journeys in Japan
Narrator Bill Sullivan escapes the studio for Fukuoka where he discovers a vibrant city framed by its dual history, as a merchant and samurai town, and the respective cultures it produced.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 imagine-nation
Featuring the latest work of the game producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya and director Koji Oda. The Blue Metal Hero is back its 30th anniversary. We'll be interviewing them to find the secret of its reborn.
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
Over 1,000 golfers practice at a Tokyo driving range each day. Some go for fun, others to escape trouble in their private lives. We listened to the stories of golfers who tee off there.
11:55 Easy Japanese
#12 This is a cute amulet, isn't it? / To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with "i," like "kawaii," followed by the name of the object, and "desu ne."
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 J-Trip Plan
Discover the 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.
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
Research shows that the human body has numerous biological clocks. We focus on how the understanding of circadian rhythm can treat illnesses such as high blood pressure and cancer.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 12, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Journeys in Japan
Narrator Bill Sullivan escapes the studio for Fukuoka where he discovers a vibrant city framed by its dual history, as a merchant and samurai town, and the respective cultures it produced.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 imagine-nation
Featuring the latest work of the game producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya and director Koji Oda. The Blue Metal Hero is back its 30th anniversary. We'll be interviewing them to find the secret of its reborn.
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
Over 1,000 golfers practice at a Tokyo driving range each day. Some go for fun, others to escape trouble in their private lives. We listened to the stories of golfers who tee off there.
17:55 Easy Japanese
#12 This is a cute amulet, isn't it? / To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with "i," like "kawaii," followed by the name of the object, and "desu ne."
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 12, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Medical Frontiers
Research shows that the human body has numerous biological clocks. We focus on how the understanding of circadian rhythm can treat illnesses such as high blood pressure and cancer.
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
Over 1,000 golfers practice at a Tokyo driving range each day. Some go for fun, others to escape trouble in their private lives. We listened to the stories of golfers who tee off there.
20:55 Easy Japanese
#12 This is a cute amulet, isn't it? / To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with "i," like "kawaii," followed by the name of the object, and "desu ne."
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
Kosuke Kuji is president of Nanbu Bijin Sake Brewery, an international award-winning sake producer based in northeastern Japan. What drives his efforts to bring sake to wider global customers?
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 Journeys in Japan
Narrator Bill Sullivan escapes the studio for Fukuoka where he discovers a vibrant city framed by its dual history, as a merchant and samurai town, and the respective cultures it produced.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 imagine-nation
Featuring the latest work of the game producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya and director Koji Oda. The Blue Metal Hero is back its 30th anniversary. We'll be interviewing them to find the secret of its reborn.
NHK 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
Estella Mak completes her pilgrimage and observes a rocket festival in Chichibu, Saitama Pref. 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, the invention that lets you enjoy music anytime, anywhere: the portable music player.
01:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Today: Autumn at Mt. Hotaka - Northern Japanese Alps.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 14, Day 4 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.
03:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Shibuya is currently going through some big changes. Shopping complexes, a reclaimed river and more are giving people a whole new reason to visit this sightseeing staple.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 Close to ART
The Wakayama Museum of Modern Art is home to over 14,000 works. Historic prints made with imaginative methods, as well as Japanese depictions of local nature contribute to the history of modern art.
04:45 A TREASURED CREATION
The history of Kyoto Wire Weaving goes back more than 1,000 years. Tsuji family keeps the wisdom and experience of the past alive and produces handmade tools fiting into contemporary lifestyles.
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 1,000 golfers practice at a Tokyo driving range each day. Some go for fun, others to escape trouble in their private lives. We listened to the stories of golfers who tee off there.
05:55 Easy Japanese
#12 This is a cute amulet, isn't it? / To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with "i," like "kawaii," followed by the name of the object, and "desu ne."
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
Onigiri: rice balls. The perfect convenience food from Japan. 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
We leave the studio to visit a World Heritage Site where we take a look back at the iron and steel manufacturing history of Japan, and introduce innovators that have developed new iron products.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 13, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Shibuya is currently going through some big changes. Shopping complexes, a reclaimed river and more are giving people a whole new reason to visit this sightseeing staple.
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 Close to ART
The Wakayama Museum of Modern Art is home to over 14,000 works. Historic prints made with imaginative methods, as well as Japanese depictions of local nature contribute to the history of modern art.
10:45 A TREASURED CREATION
The history of Kyoto Wire Weaving goes back more than 1,000 years. Tsuji family keeps the wisdom and experience of the past alive and produces handmade tools fiting into contemporary lifestyles.
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
Rwanda's economy is thriving, but many roads there are still unpaved. Now, a Japanese road improvement non-profit is working with Rwandans who want to create an even greater future for their country.
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
Onigiri: rice balls. The perfect convenience food from Japan. 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
We leave the studio to visit a World Heritage Site where we take a look back at the iron and steel manufacturing history of Japan, and introduce innovators that have developed new iron products.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 13, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Shibuya is currently going through some big changes. Shopping complexes, a reclaimed river and more are giving people a whole new reason to visit this sightseeing staple.
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 Close to ART
The Wakayama Museum of Modern Art is home to over 14,000 works. Historic prints made with imaginative methods, as well as Japanese depictions of local nature contribute to the history of modern art.
16:45 A TREASURED CREATION
The history of Kyoto Wire Weaving goes back more than 1,000 years. Tsuji family keeps the wisdom and experience of the past alive and produces handmade tools fiting into contemporary lifestyles.
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
Rwanda's economy is thriving, but many roads there are still unpaved. Now, a Japanese road improvement non-profit is working with Rwandans who want to create an even greater future for their country.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 13, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Science View
We leave the studio to visit a World Heritage Site where we take a look back at the iron and steel manufacturing history of Japan, and introduce innovators that have developed new iron products.
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
Rwanda's economy is thriving, but many roads there are still unpaved. Now, a Japanese road improvement non-profit is working with Rwandans who want to create an even greater future for their country.
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
Haiyan Zhang, Innovation Director at Microsoft Research, Cambridge, has made a name for herself as an inventor, specializing in technologies to help those living with disabilities and illness.
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
Shibuya is currently going through some big changes. Shopping complexes, a reclaimed river and more are giving people a whole new reason to visit this sightseeing staple.
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 Close to ART
The Wakayama Museum of Modern Art is home to over 14,000 works. Historic prints made with imaginative methods, as well as Japanese depictions of local nature contribute to the history of modern art.
23:45 A TREASURED CREATION
The history of Kyoto Wire Weaving goes back more than 1,000 years. Tsuji family keeps the wisdom and experience of the past alive and produces handmade tools fiting into contemporary lifestyles.
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 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Umami Oden (2)Brown Tinted Rice [Chameshi] (3)Yuzu Citrus Sorbet. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
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
Chartered tour trains don't follow a regular schedule but run to a timetable set by travel agents who create fun and unique tours that anyone can take. See the tours and the rare trains the use.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 15, Day 5 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.
03:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Ink Paintings offer insights into the heart of zen. The ancient capital, Kyoto, 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: Fusion Design. Combining 2 extremely different ideas can create new value and beauty. Architect Ai Yoshida explores designs that bring 2 unexpected qualities together.
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
Rwanda's economy is thriving, but many roads there are still unpaved. Now, a Japanese road improvement non-profit is working with Rwandans who want to create an even greater future for their country.
NHK 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
Among its over 100 types of edible mushrooms, MATSUTAKE may be the king. We visit the mountains where MATSUTAKE grows and discover how the fragrant mushrooms are used in a variety of dishes.
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's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the invention that lets you enjoy music anytime, anywhere: the portable music player.
07:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Today: Autumn at Mt. Hotaka - Northern Japanese Alps.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 14, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Ink Paintings offer insights into the heart of zen. The ancient capital, Kyoto, 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: Fusion Design. Combining 2 extremely different ideas can create new value and beauty. Architect Ai Yoshida explores designs that bring 2 unexpected qualities together.
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 fishing collective boosting recognition for marine produce from Japan's tsunami-ravaged northeastern coast by working to develop and connect young fisheries workers.
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
Among its over 100 types of edible mushrooms, MATSUTAKE may be the king. We visit the mountains where MATSUTAKE grows and discover how the fragrant mushrooms are used in a variety of dishes.
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's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the invention that lets you enjoy music anytime, anywhere: the portable music player.
13:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Today: Autumn at Mt. Hotaka - Northern Japanese Alps.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 14, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Ink Paintings offer insights into the heart of zen. The ancient capital, Kyoto, 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: Fusion Design. Combining 2 extremely different ideas can create new value and beauty. Architect Ai Yoshida explores designs that bring 2 unexpected qualities together.
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 fishing collective boosting recognition for marine produce from Japan's tsunami-ravaged northeastern coast by working to develop and connect young fisheries workers.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 14, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the invention that lets you enjoy music anytime, anywhere: the portable music player.
19:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Today: Autumn at Mt. Hotaka - Northern Japanese Alps.
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 fishing collective boosting recognition for marine produce from Japan's tsunami-ravaged northeastern coast by working to develop and connect young fisheries workers.
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
Lord Alf Dubs, the British politician, came to Britain as a child refugee escaping the Nazis. He discusses his battle on behalf of child refugees and his global campaign against the death penalty.
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: Ink Paintings offer insights into the heart of zen. The ancient capital, Kyoto, 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: Fusion Design. Combining 2 extremely different ideas can create new value and beauty. Architect Ai Yoshida explores designs that bring 2 unexpected qualities together.
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
As the 2020 Olympics approaches, the world is placing attention on Japan. This program provides an in-depth look at Japan's latest economic and business developments through a global perspective.
00:40 Direct Talk
Ikeuchi Organic is a firm that makes towels using organic cotton. We spoke to president Keishi Ikeuchi about how his company prioritizes safety and quality in its production methods.
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: Tomioka Silk Mill.
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 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. Today: Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 16, Day 6 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.
03:30 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Little Chairs, Big Hopes: 12 Years of the "Kimi No Isu" Project: Takes a look at a community's project of presenting new-born babies with handmade wooden chairs to celebrate their birth.
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
The next episode on Kawaii International is "Next-Gen Magazines: These Are ZINEs!" Find out what's happening in the world of self-publishing and get to know an unusual editor in chief!
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 fishing collective boosting recognition for marine produce from Japan's tsunami-ravaged northeastern coast by working to develop and connect young fisheries workers.
NHK 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
Estella Mak completes her pilgrimage and observes a rocket festival in Chichibu, Saitama Pref. 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
Chartered tour trains don't follow a regular schedule but run to a timetable set by travel agents who create fun and unique tours that anyone can take. See the tours and the rare trains the use.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 15, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Little Chairs, Big Hopes: 12 Years of the "Kimi No Isu" Project: Takes a look at a community's project of presenting new-born babies with handmade wooden chairs to celebrate their birth.
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
The next episode on Kawaii International is "Next-Gen Magazines: These Are ZINEs!" Find out what's happening in the world of self-publishing and get to know an unusual editor in chief!
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.
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
Estella Mak completes her pilgrimage and observes a rocket festival in Chichibu, Saitama Pref. 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
Chartered tour trains don't follow a regular schedule but run to a timetable set by travel agents who create fun and unique tours that anyone can take. See the tours and the rare trains the use.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 15, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Little Chairs, Big Hopes: 12 Years of the "Kimi No Isu" Project: Takes a look at a community's project of presenting new-born babies with handmade wooden chairs to celebrate their birth.
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
The next episode on Kawaii International is "Next-Gen Magazines: These Are ZINEs!" Find out what's happening in the world of self-publishing and get to know an unusual editor in chief!
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.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 15, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Chartered tour trains don't follow a regular schedule but run to a timetable set by travel agents who create fun and unique tours that anyone can take. See the tours and the rare trains the use.
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.
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
Marina Kaljurand chairs the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace. With experts from government, hackers and the tech giants, it is pushing for a new code of conduct on cyber security.
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
Little Chairs, Big Hopes: 12 Years of the "Kimi No Isu" Project: Takes a look at a community's project of presenting new-born babies with handmade wooden chairs to celebrate their birth.
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
The next episode on Kawaii International is "Next-Gen Magazines: These Are ZINEs!" Find out what's happening in the world of self-publishing and get to know an unusual editor in chief!
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 Somewhere Street
A close-up look at cities worldwide, as seen by a walking tourist. You visit places off the beaten path and meet people. Enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot. Near Petrovsky Island.
00:54 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: Itchan Kala.
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
How do humans evolve from tiny, fertilized eggs into complex, sophisticated organisms? The latest imaging technology helps you understand the vital conversations that take place before we are born.
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 Anime Supernova
Tomoki Misato is an up-and-coming animator who has won numerous awards at festivals around the world for his short works, which feature colorfully designed puppets and stories with plenty of twists.
02:25 Hokkaido in Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Shiretoko.
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. 17, Day 7 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.
02:57 Easy Japanese
#13 I want to see the snow. / To say what you want to do, replace the "masu" ending of a verb with "tai desu." For example, "mimasu" (to see) becomes "mitai desu" (to want to see).
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 SONGS OF TOKYO
"SONGS OF TOKYO" is back for a second year. See and hear the artists who are front and center in Tokyo's music scene.
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 #TOKYO on a virtual tour of Meiji Shrine, a popular place of worship surrounded by rich forest in the center of Tokyo. We'll also introduce the etiquette for visitors and history of shrines.
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
An unlikely mammal has made its home amidst the hustle and bustle of Singapore. We follow 2 otter families who encounter very different challenges in the waterways of this world-famous metropolis.
04:50 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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.
