NHK 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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
In this autumn episode, we will take you to the World Heritage Sites, Tomioka Silk Mill and Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Along the journey, we will encounter the traditional life of deep mountain region.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at new developments in Japan's thriving toy industry. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 2 acts from this gidayu kyogen play. It's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theater.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
We check out the home of Japan's Emperor and Empress, the Imperial Palace. It recently has started offering tours in English and Chinese. We also visit Hibiya, an area right next to the palace.
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 RAKUGO NIPPON! -IWATE-
RAKUGO NIPPON! will feature a RAKUGO performer's trip to Iwate where inspirations are turned into an original RAKUGO story. This episode will explore the ancient city of Iwate's southern region.
04:45 BENTO EXPO
Marc creates a nostalgic lemon chicken bento and Maki introduces a colorful stuffed green bell pepper bento. Bento Trip showcases adobo, the unofficial national dish of the Philippines.
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 Her Story
Bella Galhos teaches farming to women living in East Timor.Her efforts have helped families sustain themselves and send their children to school in a country where many live on for less than $2 a day.
05:50 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Trails to Tsukiji
KANTEN is a gelling agent used in traditional Japanese sweets. From confections that celebrate the seasons to new uses in fields like medicine and nursing care, we discover this wondrous ingredient.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at new developments in Japan's thriving toy industry. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 2 acts from this gidayu kyogen play. It's a fantastical, dramatic, and deeply moving piece of theater.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Mirei Shigemori, the ageless modernity of the rock garden. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Instinct. As digital technology becomes ubiquitous, basic human instincts are changing. What designs truly appeal to our instincts? Explore the answer with art director Hirotaka Tako.
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
Keiichi Yoshino runs a luxury chocolatier in Kyoto that is transforming the fortunes of farmers in Southeast Asia through training to lift both quality and prices for local produce.
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
KANTEN is a gelling agent used in traditional Japanese sweets. From confections that celebrate the seasons to new uses in fields like medicine and nursing care, we discover this wondrous ingredient.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at new developments in Japan's thriving toy industry. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 Lunch ON!
Every year, a famous festival of snow sculptures is held in Hokkaido, northern Japan. We visit a snow sculpturing team that enjoys a warm, all-you-can-eat lunch made by a local pub owner every day.
14:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Japanese Style Rice Omelet.
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: Mirei Shigemori, the ageless modernity of the rock garden. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Instinct. As digital technology becomes ubiquitous, basic human instincts are changing. What designs truly appeal to our instincts? Explore the answer with art director Hirotaka Tako.
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
Keiichi Yoshino runs a luxury chocolatier in Kyoto that is transforming the fortunes of farmers in Southeast Asia through training to lift both quality and prices for local produce.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 Lunch ON!
Every year, a famous festival of snow sculptures is held in Hokkaido, northern Japan. We visit a snow sculpturing team that enjoys a warm, all-you-can-eat lunch made by a local pub owner every day.
18:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Japanese Style Rice Omelet.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Biz Buzz Japan
A look at new developments in Japan's thriving toy industry. Hosted by Jon Kabira, Biz Buzz Japan explores the latest breakthroughs and developing trends in Japan's constantly evolving business scene.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 RISING
Keiichi Yoshino runs a luxury chocolatier in Kyoto that is transforming the fortunes of farmers in Southeast Asia through training to lift both quality and prices for local produce.
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
Vinesh Sinha is a young Malaysian entrepreneur who created an environmentally friendly business that makes biodiesel from waste oil. His work has sparked environmental awareness in Malaysia.
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. Miyajima: The Eternal Flame.
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: Mirei Shigemori, the ageless modernity of the rock garden. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Instinct. As digital technology becomes ubiquitous, basic human instincts are changing. What designs truly appeal to our instincts? Explore the answer with art director Hirotaka Tako.
NHK 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) "Puka Puka" Meatball Hot Pot (2) Japanese Autumn Chips. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
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
Nagoya Railroad runs mainly in the area around Nagoya. With the introduction of an airport access line and a campaign promoting a famous castle town, see how the railway has changed its strategy.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 Lunch ON!
Every year, a famous festival of snow sculptures is held in Hokkaido, northern Japan. We visit a snow sculpturing team that enjoys a warm, all-you-can-eat lunch made by a local pub owner every day.
02:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Japanese Style Rice Omelet.
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: Mirei Shigemori, the ageless modernity of the rock garden. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Instinct. As digital technology becomes ubiquitous, basic human instincts are changing. What designs truly appeal to our instincts? Explore the answer with art director Hirotaka Tako.
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
Keiichi Yoshino runs a luxury chocolatier in Kyoto that is transforming the fortunes of farmers in Southeast Asia through training to lift both quality and prices for local produce.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
In this autumn episode, we will take you to the World Heritage Sites, Tomioka Silk Mill and Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Along the journey, we will encounter the traditional life of deep mountain region.
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
Nagoya Railroad runs mainly in the area around Nagoya. With the introduction of an airport access line and a campaign promoting a famous castle town, see how the railway has changed its strategy.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 Lunch ON!
Every year, a famous festival of snow sculptures is held in Hokkaido, northern Japan. We visit a snow sculpturing team that enjoys a warm, all-you-can-eat lunch made by a local pub owner every day.
08:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Japanese Style Rice Omelet.
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
For 1000 years to come - Keeping the Tosa Culture alive: Follows the story of a mother and daughter who, each in her own way, faces her duty of protecting and carrying on Tosa's traditional culture.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 Kawaii International
City life can feel a bit limiting,especially for the outdoorsy type. Here's a secret:you can live the outdoor dream in Tokyo!There is a sharehouse designed for people who want the best of both worlds.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Cambodia's Life-Changing Circus.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
In this autumn episode, we will take you to the World Heritage Sites, Tomioka Silk Mill and Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Along the journey, we will encounter the traditional life of deep mountain region.
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
Nagoya Railroad runs mainly in the area around Nagoya. With the introduction of an airport access line and a campaign promoting a famous castle town, see how the railway has changed its strategy.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 J-Arena
Aikido is a martial art that aims to train people in harmony with the rules of nature. We speak with practitioners, a kinesiologist and the current lineage holder, as we unveil some of its secrets.
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
For 1000 years to come - Keeping the Tosa Culture alive: Follows the story of a mother and daughter who, each in her own way, faces her duty of protecting and carrying on Tosa's traditional culture.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 Kawaii International
City life can feel a bit limiting,especially for the outdoorsy type. Here's a secret:you can live the outdoor dream in Tokyo!There is a sharehouse designed for people who want the best of both worlds.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Cambodia's Life-Changing Circus.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 J-Arena
Aikido is a martial art that aims to train people in harmony with the rules of nature. We speak with practitioners, a kinesiologist and the current lineage holder, as we unveil some of its secrets.
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
Nagoya Railroad runs mainly in the area around Nagoya. With the introduction of an airport access line and a campaign promoting a famous castle town, see how the railway has changed its strategy.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Cambodia's Life-Changing Circus.
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
Malaysian musician, filmmaker, and actor Pete Teo highlights social issues through his work and has had a big impact on society. What does he consider the key to coexisting in a multiethnic world?
21:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Karesansui.
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
For 1000 years to come - Keeping the Tosa Culture alive: Follows the story of a mother and daughter who, each in her own way, faces her duty of protecting and carrying on Tosa's traditional culture.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 Kawaii International
City life can feel a bit limiting,especially for the outdoorsy type. Here's a secret:you can live the outdoor dream in Tokyo!There is a sharehouse designed for people who want the best of both worlds.
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
From compact wind turbines to micro-sized water wheels, this episode will feature exciting advances in renewable energy technology from 2 Japanese companies.
00:40 Direct Talk
Twinbird is an electric appliance maker based in a Niigata city known for craftsmanship. We speak with CEO Shigeaki Nomizu about listening to every comment from the customer, no matter how small.
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: Itsukushima Shrine.
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 and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Itchan Kala.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 J-Arena
Aikido is a martial art that aims to train people in harmony with the rules of nature. We speak with practitioners, a kinesiologist and the current lineage holder, as we unveil some of its secrets.
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
For 1000 years to come - Keeping the Tosa Culture alive: Follows the story of a mother and daughter who, each in her own way, faces her duty of protecting and carrying on Tosa's traditional culture.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 Kawaii International
City life can feel a bit limiting,especially for the outdoorsy type. Here's a secret:you can live the outdoor dream in Tokyo!There is a sharehouse designed for people who want the best of both worlds.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Cambodia's Life-Changing Circus.
NHK 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) "Puka Puka" Meatball Hot Pot (2) Japanese Autumn Chips. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
07:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Itchan Kala.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 J-Arena
Aikido is a martial art that aims to train people in harmony with the rules of nature. We speak with practitioners, a kinesiologist and the current lineage holder, as we unveil some of its secrets.
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 Home Sweet Tokyo 2
When Bryan sees Alice practicing Japanese calligraphy with a brush and ink, it seems too outdated. Itsuki encourages him to try a calligraphy class with a famous yet very eccentric teacher.
09:30 Inside Lens
A retired Korean Opera Singer, Jae-Chang Kim gives his passion to the Banana Children's Choir in a slum town in India. Kim struggles to get their parents involved in the joint concert together.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 Train Cruise
Our journey begins in central Hokkaido, and beyond the highest peaks of the island, leads to Shiretoko Peninsula. We enjoy vibrant autumn colour and meet a well-preserved forest railway steam engine.
10:55 Blends
At Wachigaiya in Kyoto, we'll introduce shakuhachi, a woodwind instrument which came from China 800 years ago. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 Swimming Through The Darkness
This is the story of a sightless swimmer who takes on the world's longest open water competition in India. His action sheds lights on the lives of blind people and inspires change in society.
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) "Puka Puka" Meatball Hot Pot (2) Japanese Autumn Chips. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Chrysanthemum is the symbolic flower of autumn. This episode features Edo's astounding 19th century-biotechnology of growing 100 varieties of Chrysanthemums in one tree.
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 2-12.
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
Twinbird is an electric appliance maker based in a Niigata city known for craftsmanship. We speak with CEO Shigeaki Nomizu about listening to every comment from the customer, no matter how small.
13:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Itchan Kala.
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 "You Don't Believe it! #2"..
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 J-FLICKS
This time, one of the most prestigious film festivals in Asia: the Busan International Film Festival. We look at a co-production between Japan and China, Complicity, a feature film by Kei Chikaura.
14:40 Anime Supernova
NuQ is a popular artist who uses colorful hand-drawn animations that move at a rapid pace to present the world as she sees it through her unique perspective.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling).
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 Home Sweet Tokyo 2
When Bryan sees Alice practicing Japanese calligraphy with a brush and ink, it seems too outdated. Itsuki encourages him to try a calligraphy class with a famous yet very eccentric teacher.
15:30 Inside Lens
A retired Korean Opera Singer, Jae-Chang Kim gives his passion to the Banana Children's Choir in a slum town in India. Kim struggles to get their parents involved in the joint concert together.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 Train Cruise
Our journey begins in central Hokkaido, and beyond the highest peaks of the island, leads to Shiretoko Peninsula. We enjoy vibrant autumn colour and meet a well-preserved forest railway steam engine.
16:55 Blends
At Wachigaiya in Kyoto, we'll introduce shakuhachi, a woodwind instrument which came from China 800 years ago. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 Swimming Through The Darkness
This is the story of a sightless swimmer who takes on the world's longest open water competition in India. His action sheds lights on the lives of blind people and inspires change in society.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) "Puka Puka" Meatball Hot Pot (2) Japanese Autumn Chips. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
18:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Chrysanthemum is the symbolic flower of autumn. This episode features Edo's astounding 19th century-biotechnology of growing 100 varieties of Chrysanthemums in one tree.
18:50 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-12.
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
Internationally renowned dancer Kaiji Moriyama is known for out-of-the-box dances where he uses his body to express abstract concepts like "katana" and "human viscera." What does dance mean to him?
19:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Itchan Kala.
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 "You Don't Believe it! #2"..
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 Home Sweet Tokyo 2
When Bryan sees Alice practicing Japanese calligraphy with a brush and ink, it seems too outdated. Itsuki encourages him to try a calligraphy class with a famous yet very eccentric teacher.
20:30 Inside Lens
A retired Korean Opera Singer, Jae-Chang Kim gives his passion to the Banana Children's Choir in a slum town in India. Kim struggles to get their parents involved in the joint concert together.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
21:10 J-FLICKS
This time, one of the most prestigious film festivals in Asia: the Busan International Film Festival. We look at a co-production between Japan and China, Complicity, a feature film by Kei Chikaura.
21:40 Anime Supernova
NuQ is a popular artist who uses colorful hand-drawn animations that move at a rapid pace to present the world as she sees it through her unique perspective.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling).
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 Train Cruise
Our journey begins in central Hokkaido, and beyond the highest peaks of the island, leads to Shiretoko Peninsula. We enjoy vibrant autumn colour and meet a well-preserved forest railway steam engine.
22:55 Blends
At Wachigaiya in Kyoto, we'll introduce shakuhachi, a woodwind instrument which came from China 800 years ago. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 Swimming Through The Darkness
This is the story of a sightless swimmer who takes on the world's longest open water competition in India. His action sheds lights on the lives of blind people and inspires change in society.
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
La Paz is Bolivia's seat of government which is located at an elevation of about 3,650 meters. In this episode, we stroll around the city in the sky.
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
Something abnormal is happening inside men's bodies - sperm, crucial to fertility, is in crisis. We took a multi-faceted look into the sperm crisis facing the world and unearthed some unknown facts.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:10 J-FLICKS
This time, one of the most prestigious film festivals in Asia: the Busan International Film Festival. We look at a co-production between Japan and China, Complicity, a feature film by Kei Chikaura.
02:40 Anime Supernova
NuQ is a popular artist who uses colorful hand-drawn animations that move at a rapid pace to present the world as she sees it through her unique perspective.
02:55 Easy Japanese
#17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling).
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 Home Sweet Tokyo 2
When Bryan sees Alice practicing Japanese calligraphy with a brush and ink, it seems too outdated. Itsuki encourages him to try a calligraphy class with a famous yet very eccentric teacher.
03:30 Inside Lens
A retired Korean Opera Singer, Jae-Chang Kim gives his passion to the Banana Children's Choir in a slum town in India. Kim struggles to get their parents involved in the joint concert together.
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 Train Cruise
Our journey begins in central Hokkaido, and beyond the highest peaks of the island, leads to Shiretoko Peninsula. We enjoy vibrant autumn colour and meet a well-preserved forest railway steam engine.
04:55 Blends
At Wachigaiya in Kyoto, we'll introduce shakuhachi, a woodwind instrument which came from China 800 years ago. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:10 Swimming Through The Darkness
This is the story of a sightless swimmer who takes on the world's longest open water competition in India. His action sheds lights on the lives of blind people and inspires change in society.
NHK 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
From compact wind turbines to micro-sized water wheels, this episode will feature exciting advances in renewable energy technology from 2 Japanese companies.
06:40 Direct Talk
Internationally renowned dancer Kaiji Moriyama is known for out-of-the-box dances where he uses his body to express abstract concepts like "katana" and "human viscera." What does dance mean to him?
06:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Itsukushima Shrine.
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
Something abnormal is happening inside men's bodies - sperm, crucial to fertility, is in crisis. We took a multi-faceted look into the sperm crisis facing the world and unearthed some unknown facts.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 J-FLICKS
This time, one of the most prestigious film festivals in Asia: the Busan International Film Festival. We look at a co-production between Japan and China, Complicity, a feature film by Kei Chikaura.
08:40 Anime Supernova
NuQ is a popular artist who uses colorful hand-drawn animations that move at a rapid pace to present the world as she sees it through her unique perspective.
08:55 Easy Japanese
#17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling).
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 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.
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
Sake website editor Jun Koike has a flair for words, but he feels uncomfortable speaking one-on-one. A promotion beckons, if he can calm his nerves when interviewing sake industry bigwigs.
10:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Tuna at Tsukiji.
10:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Lake Akan and its surrounding nature in the east of Hokkaido. The forest is a rich combination of needleleaf and broadleaf trees, as well as mushrooms.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 The Professionals
79-year-old Satoshi Kuribayashi is a leading name in the world of insect photography. He developed special equipment to capture astonishing, dynamic images, but faces challenges with a new project.
11:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: The Gardens.
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
From compact wind turbines to micro-sized water wheels, this episode will feature exciting advances in renewable energy technology from 2 Japanese companies.
12:40 Direct Talk
Sophiline Cheam Shapiro is a Cambodian classical dance artist working to keep the tradition alive. She says art can be a source of strength and inspiration and should be part of everyone's life.
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: Itsukushima Shrine.
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
Something abnormal is happening inside men's bodies - sperm, crucial to fertility, is in crisis. We took a multi-faceted look into the sperm crisis facing the world and unearthed some unknown facts.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 Somewhere Street
La Paz is Bolivia's seat of government which is located at an elevation of about 3,650 meters. In this episode, we stroll around the city in the sky.
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 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.
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
Sake website editor Jun Koike has a flair for words, but he feels uncomfortable speaking one-on-one. A promotion beckons, if he can calm his nerves when interviewing sake industry bigwigs.
16:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Tuna at Tsukiji.
16:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Lake Akan and its surrounding nature in the east of Hokkaido. The forest is a rich combination of needleleaf and broadleaf trees, as well as mushrooms.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 The Professionals
79-year-old Satoshi Kuribayashi is a leading name in the world of insect photography. He developed special equipment to capture astonishing, dynamic images, but faces challenges with a new project.
17:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: The Gardens.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Biz Stream
From compact wind turbines to micro-sized water wheels, this episode will feature exciting advances in renewable energy technology from 2 Japanese companies.
18:40 Direct Talk
Vinesh Sinha is a young Malaysian entrepreneur who created an environmentally friendly business that makes biodiesel from waste oil. His work has sparked environmental awareness in Malaysia.
18:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Itsukushima Shrine.
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
Something abnormal is happening inside men's bodies - sperm, crucial to fertility, is in crisis. We took a multi-faceted look into the sperm crisis facing the world and unearthed some unknown facts.
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 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.
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
Malaysian musician, filmmaker, and actor Pete Teo highlights social issues through his work and has had a big impact on society. What does he consider the key to coexisting in a multiethnic world?
21:25 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "How long will it take?" 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 2-12.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "J-Trip Plan" on local amateur pro-wrestling. There're over 30 groups and each has enthusiastic fans. The performers have great love for home town and perform with idea.
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:Goya Chanpuru (Goya Stir-fry)
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
Sake website editor Jun Koike has a flair for words, but he feels uncomfortable speaking one-on-one. A promotion beckons, if he can calm his nerves when interviewing sake industry bigwigs.
22:35 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Tuna at Tsukiji.
22:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Lake Akan and its surrounding nature in the east of Hokkaido. The forest is a rich combination of needleleaf and broadleaf trees, as well as mushrooms.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 The Professionals
79-year-old Satoshi Kuribayashi is a leading name in the world of insect photography. He developed special equipment to capture astonishing, dynamic images, but faces challenges with a new project.
23:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: The Gardens.
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
Take amazing 360 photos of the seas along Japan's narrowest peninsula at Sadamisaki, Shikoku. Also, hunt for spots from which to view Mt. Fuji upside-down, like that on the back of the 1,000 yen note.
