NHK 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.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) 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!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
07:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi.
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. 16, Day 6 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.
09:10 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.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 #TOKYO
Join #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.
10:25 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.
10:50 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 An 18-Year-Old's Departure
Japanese actress Alice Hirose visits the disaster areas of the Great East Japan Earthquake. She meets Yuki and his father who lost 4 family members in the tsunami. We follow her visit to Otsuchi.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) 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!
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Features a hanging turtle and the secret behind its depiction by the print's artist Hiroshige. Also, this episode takes a look at the Mannen-bashi Bridge seen from different perspectives by Hokusai.
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 2-10.
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
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.
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. Today: Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi.
13:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Equals Song"...
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 Anime Supernova
Tomoki Misato is an up-and-coming animator who has won numerous awards at festivals around the world for his short works, which feature colorfully designed puppets and stories with plenty of twists.
14:25 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.
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. 16, Day 6 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.
14:57 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).
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 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.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 #TOKYO
Join #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.
16:25 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.
16:50 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 An 18-Year-Old's Departure
Japanese actress Alice Hirose visits the disaster areas of the Great East Japan Earthquake. She meets Yuki and his father who lost 4 family members in the tsunami. We follow her visit to Otsuchi.
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 Home Sweet Tokyo
Itsuki suggests Bryan heads to the local bath. His experience begins with trepidation but as he slowly eases into the warm waters he relaxes for the first time since arrival.
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. 16, Day 6 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.
19:10 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
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?
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. Today: Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi.
19:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Equals Song"...
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 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.
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
The Japanese tend to own more bags and carry them more often than people in other countries. In this episode we look at some unique styles and uses of bags, and discuss how they appeal to foreigners.
21:55 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).
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 #TOKYO
Join #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.
22:25 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.
22:50 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 An 18-Year-Old's Departure
Japanese actress Alice Hirose visits the disaster areas of the Great East Japan Earthquake. She meets Yuki and his father who lost 4 family members in the tsunami. We follow her visit to Otsuchi.
NHK 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's show is the first of two from the Japanese prefecture of Oita. Locally born folk star Kosetsu Minami delivers an exclusive performance of songs that are familiar to people all over Japan.
01:40 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Equals Song"...
01:45 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "When is it?" 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 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.
02:25 Blends
We'll introduce jiuta-shamisen, the instrument deeply rooted in the Kyoto area. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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. 18, Day 8 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 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 Hometown Stories
New and expectant mothers need support. At an Osaka hospital, former midwife Hisako listens to their stories. She helps them adjust to their new roles and look forward to motherhood with a smile.
04:42 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Koshimizu Natural Flower Garden. In the cold climate along the Sea of Okhotsk, alpine flowers bloom near the coastline. Also, our program host does some bird watching.
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 An 18-Year-Old's Departure
Japanese actress Alice Hirose visits the disaster areas of the Great East Japan Earthquake. She meets Yuki and his father who lost 4 family members in the tsunami. We follow her visit to Otsuchi.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 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.
06:40 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?
06:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Tomioka Silk Mill.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:10 NHK Documentary
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.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 Anime Supernova
Tomoki Misato is an up-and-coming animator who has won numerous awards at festivals around the world for his short works, which feature colorfully designed puppets and stories with plenty of twists.
08:25 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.
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. 17, Day 7 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.
08:57 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).
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 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.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 Hometown Stories
New and expectant mothers need support. At an Osaka hospital, former midwife Hisako listens to their stories. She helps them adjust to their new roles and look forward to motherhood with a smile.
10:42 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Koshimizu Natural Flower Garden. In the cold climate along the Sea of Okhotsk, alpine flowers bloom near the coastline. Also, our program host does some bird watching.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 Face To Face
Zoos play an increasingly important role today. But what about the problems of aging animals, breeding, budget cuts and declining visitors? This and more from Japanese zoo director Shinichiro Maki.
11:40 Fresh Eyes on Japan
In this episode a Vietnamese reporter experiences the unique cafe culture of Nagoya, a city known for its laid back yet diverse coffee shops, where guests enjoy a unique blend of communication.
11:50 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 Biz Stream
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.
12:40 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.
12:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Tomioka Silk Mill.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:10 NHK Documentary
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.
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 Home Sweet Tokyo
Itsuki suggests Bryan heads to the local bath. His experience begins with trepidation but as he slowly eases into the warm waters he relaxes for the first time since arrival.
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. 17, Day 7 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.
15:10 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.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 Hometown Stories
New and expectant mothers need support. At an Osaka hospital, former midwife Hisako listens to their stories. She helps them adjust to their new roles and look forward to motherhood with a smile.
16:42 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Koshimizu Natural Flower Garden. In the cold climate along the Sea of Okhotsk, alpine flowers bloom near the coastline. Also, our program host does some bird watching.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 Face To Face
Zoos play an increasingly important role today. But what about the problems of aging animals, breeding, budget cuts and declining visitors? This and more from Japanese zoo director Shinichiro Maki.
17:40 Fresh Eyes on Japan
In this episode a Vietnamese reporter experiences the unique cafe culture of Nagoya, a city known for its laid back yet diverse coffee shops, where guests enjoy a unique blend of communication.
17:50 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
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 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:10 NHK Documentary
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.
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 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.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
21:10 Direct Talk
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.
21:25 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "When is it?" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! And you'll realize "Japanese is easy"!
21:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-10.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "J-MELO" which presents you a live performance of May J. and an coba, an accordion player in a cave in Okinawa as well as a dance performance of foreign students in Sendai.
21:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Daikon Pancakes
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 Hometown Stories
New and expectant mothers need support. At an Osaka hospital, former midwife Hisako listens to their stories. She helps them adjust to their new roles and look forward to motherhood with a smile.
22:42 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Koshimizu Natural Flower Garden. In the cold climate along the Sea of Okhotsk, alpine flowers bloom near the coastline. Also, our program host does some bird watching.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 Face To Face
Zoos play an increasingly important role today. But what about the problems of aging animals, breeding, budget cuts and declining visitors? This and more from Japanese zoo director Shinichiro Maki.
23:40 Fresh Eyes on Japan
In this episode a Vietnamese reporter experiences the unique cafe culture of Nagoya, a city known for its laid back yet diverse coffee shops, where guests enjoy a unique blend of communication.
23:50 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
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
Travel the history and nature of Nagano Pref. The mountains hold amazing vistas year round. Watch wildlife, eat soothing food, discover the meaning of Buddhist statues and admire verdant wasabi farms.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 Direct Talk
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.
06:25 Inspiring Landscapes
No fewer than 700 species of saltwater and freshwater fish and shellfish, including phantasmal crabs with huge claws, are all part of the special brackish water environment of Lake Hamana.
06:40 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: Paddies Where Storks Fly Again.
06:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "J-MELO" which presents you a live performance of May J. and an coba, an accordion player in a cave in Okinawa as well as a dance performance of foreign students in Sendai.
06:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Daikon Pancakes
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:10 J-MELO
This week's show is the first of two from the Japanese prefecture of Oita. Locally born folk star Kosetsu Minami delivers an exclusive performance of songs that are familiar to people all over Japan.
07:40 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Equals Song"...
07:45 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "When is it?" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! And you'll realize "Japanese is easy"!
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 Home Sweet Tokyo
Itsuki suggests Bryan heads to the local bath. His experience begins with trepidation but as he slowly eases into the warm waters he relaxes for the first time since arrival.
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. 18, Day 8 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.
09:10 Direct Talk
Kesennuma Knitting was created to help recovery efforts in an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. Its high-end cardigans and sweaters are best sellers. CEO Tamako Mitarai talks strategy.
09:25 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan.
09:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Autumn in Tohoku.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Fashion isn't how you look, it's how you live. Harry Sugiyama joins fashion editor and writer Yoko Yagi on a tour of Tokyo's "it" stores to get an inside look on real Tokyo style.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Inside Lens
Happier than reality? We follow people in megacity Tokyo who seek happiness by renting friends and families or sending their stuffed animals travelling on their behalf to make friends on SNS.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Direct Talk
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.
12:45 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.
12:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "J-MELO" which presents you a live performance of May J. and an coba, an accordion player in a cave in Okinawa as well as a dance performance of foreign students in Sendai.
12:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Daikon Pancakes
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 J-MELO
This week's show is the first of two from the Japanese prefecture of Oita. Locally born folk star Kosetsu Minami delivers an exclusive performance of songs that are familiar to people all over Japan.
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. 18, Day 8 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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Autumn in Tohoku.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Fashion isn't how you look, it's how you live. Harry Sugiyama joins fashion editor and writer Yoko Yagi on a tour of Tokyo's "it" stores to get an inside look on real Tokyo style.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Inside Lens
Happier than reality? We follow people in megacity Tokyo who seek happiness by renting friends and families or sending their stuffed animals travelling on their behalf to make friends on SNS.
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. 18, Day 8 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 J-MELO
This week's show is the first of two from the Japanese prefecture of Oita. Locally born folk star Kosetsu Minami delivers an exclusive performance of songs that are familiar to people all over Japan.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Inside Lens
Happier than reality? We follow people in megacity Tokyo who seek happiness by renting friends and families or sending their stuffed animals travelling on their behalf to make friends on SNS.
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
Nousaku Corporation developed the world's first 100% tin tableware. We asked president Katsuji Nousaku about his hopes of revitalizing the traditional metalworking area where his company is based.
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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Autumn in Tohoku.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Fashion isn't how you look, it's how you live. Harry Sugiyama joins fashion editor and writer Yoko Yagi on a tour of Tokyo's "it" stores to get an inside look on real Tokyo style.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Japanology Plus
David Stanley Hewett, an American artist in Japan. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, he speaks about his use of Japanese techniques and materials, and how Japan inspires him.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Medical Frontiers
A Japanese hospital that treats rheumatoid arthritis through a team approach is seeing results. A pioneering study has led to higher remission rates. And an innovative surgery spares patient's joints.
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. 19, Day 9 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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Autumn in Tohoku.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Fashion isn't how you look, it's how you live. Harry Sugiyama joins fashion editor and writer Yoko Yagi on a tour of Tokyo's "it" stores to get an inside look on real Tokyo style.
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
Happier than reality? We follow people in megacity Tokyo who seek happiness by renting friends and families or sending their stuffed animals travelling on their behalf to make friends on SNS.
NHK 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
Travel the history and nature of Nagano Pref. The mountains hold amazing vistas year round. Watch wildlife, eat soothing food, discover the meaning of Buddhist statues and admire verdant wasabi farms.
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
A Japanese hospital that treats rheumatoid arthritis through a team approach is seeing results. A pioneering study has led to higher remission rates. And an innovative surgery spares patient's joints.
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. 19, Day 9 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
Kit Pancoast Nagamura visits Lake Towada where she discovers unspoiled beauty, extraordinary 20th-century wooden architecture, and historic mine ruins... all against the backdrop of autumn foliage.
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 horror manga artist, Junji Ito. Often portraying human desires in disturbing detail, his works gained a high reputation abroad, especially in China. We dig in deeper about his thoughts.
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
Why do so many people visit a straight, 780-meter undersea tunnel with no view? For 3 days, we talked to people passing through this tunnel linking Fukuoka Pref. and Yamaguchi Pref. in western Japan.
11:55 Easy Japanese
#14 I want to go to Japan someday. / A verb with "te mitai desu" means "want to do something that you haven't done before." "Nihon e itte mitai desu" means "I want to go to Japan someday."
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
Travel the history and nature of Nagano Pref. The mountains hold amazing vistas year round. Watch wildlife, eat soothing food, discover the meaning of Buddhist statues and admire verdant wasabi farms.
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
A Japanese hospital that treats rheumatoid arthritis through a team approach is seeing results. A pioneering study has led to higher remission rates. And an innovative surgery spares patient's joints.
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. 19, Day 9 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
Kit Pancoast Nagamura visits Lake Towada where she discovers unspoiled beauty, extraordinary 20th-century wooden architecture, and historic mine ruins... all against the backdrop of autumn foliage.
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 horror manga artist, Junji Ito. Often portraying human desires in disturbing detail, his works gained a high reputation abroad, especially in China. We dig in deeper about his thoughts.
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
Why do so many people visit a straight, 780-meter undersea tunnel with no view? For 3 days, we talked to people passing through this tunnel linking Fukuoka Pref. and Yamaguchi Pref. in western Japan.
17:55 Easy Japanese
#14 I want to go to Japan someday. / A verb with "te mitai desu" means "want to do something that you haven't done before." "Nihon e itte mitai desu" means "I want to go to Japan someday."
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. 19, Day 9 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
A Japanese hospital that treats rheumatoid arthritis through a team approach is seeing results. A pioneering study has led to higher remission rates. And an innovative surgery spares patient's joints.
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
Why do so many people visit a straight, 780-meter undersea tunnel with no view? For 3 days, we talked to people passing through this tunnel linking Fukuoka Pref. and Yamaguchi Pref. in western Japan.
20:55 Easy Japanese
#14 I want to go to Japan someday. / A verb with "te mitai desu" means "want to do something that you haven't done before." "Nihon e itte mitai desu" means "I want to go to Japan someday."
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
Internationally renowned architect Toyo Ito seeks not only to refine design and function, but also build architecture that understands how people actually live. What is his vision for architecture?
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
Kit Pancoast Nagamura visits Lake Towada where she discovers unspoiled beauty, extraordinary 20th-century wooden architecture, and historic mine ruins... all against the backdrop of autumn foliage.
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 horror manga artist, Junji Ito. Often portraying human desires in disturbing detail, his works gained a high reputation abroad, especially in China. We dig in deeper about his thoughts.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Trails to Tsukiji
A citrus native to Japan, SUDACHI is used for its juice and as a condiment that elevates flavors to a new height with its acidity and aroma. We visit Tokushima Pref. to capture its delicate charm.
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 look at how lasers, satellites, x-rays, and software are improving inspections of Japan's aging infrastructure. We also look at making artificial hip joints more durable and World Cleanup Day.
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. 20, Day 10 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
Kit Pancoast Nagamura visits Lake Towada where she discovers unspoiled beauty, extraordinary 20th-century wooden architecture, and historic mine ruins... all against the backdrop of autumn foliage.
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 horror manga artist, Junji Ito. Often portraying human desires in disturbing detail, his works gained a high reputation abroad, especially in China. We dig in deeper about his thoughts.
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
Why do so many people visit a straight, 780-meter undersea tunnel with no view? For 3 days, we talked to people passing through this tunnel linking Fukuoka Pref. and Yamaguchi Pref. in western Japan.
05:55 Easy Japanese
#14 I want to go to Japan someday. / A verb with "te mitai desu" means "want to do something that you haven't done before." "Nihon e itte mitai desu" means "I want to go to Japan someday."
