NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Journeys in Japan
Estella Mak completes her pilgrimage and observes a rocket festival in Chichibu, Saitama Pref. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:22 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Japan Railway Journal
Iwate Galaxy Railway is a third sector company in Iwate Prefecture with 5 million visitors annually. See the community-based services the company has developed to boost ridership.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 Lunch ON!
We visit a company near Tokyo that produces sweets. The staff samples a lot of sweets throughout the day for quality control and product development. That's why for lunch, the ladies only eat salad.
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: Simmered Yellowtail and Daikon.
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 WASHOKU in New York
The 6th Washoku World Challenge: As the popularity of Washoku (Japanese cuisine) takes off across the world, this program focuses on the evolution of Washoku in New York, and explores its potential.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 Kawaii International
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. J-Beauty Makeup: Transformation & Technology.
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: Trouble of the New Silk Road - Myanmar.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Journeys in Japan
Estella Mak completes her pilgrimage and observes a rocket festival in Chichibu, Saitama Pref. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
Iwate Galaxy Railway is a third sector company in Iwate Prefecture with 5 million visitors annually. See the community-based services the company has developed to boost ridership.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 J-Arena
Japan have high hopes of winning their first Olympic sailing gold at Tokyo 2020. We speak to Keiju Okada and Junpei Hokazono, frontrunners in the 470 class, as they train on rough seas in Okinawa.
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 WASHOKU in New York
The 6th Washoku World Challenge: As the popularity of Washoku (Japanese cuisine) takes off across the world, this program focuses on the evolution of Washoku in New York, and explores its potential.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 Kawaii International
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. J-Beauty Makeup: Transformation & Technology.
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: Trouble of the New Silk Road - Myanmar.
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
Japan have high hopes of winning their first Olympic sailing gold at Tokyo 2020. We speak to Keiju Okada and Junpei Hokazono, frontrunners in the 470 class, as they train on rough seas in Okinawa.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Iwate Galaxy Railway is a third sector company in Iwate Prefecture with 5 million visitors annually. See the community-based services the company has developed to boost ridership.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Trouble of the New Silk Road - Myanmar.
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
Yang Liping is a popular Chinese dancer and choreographer. Her "Peacock Dance," based on the folk dances of her hometown in Yunnan Province, has been highly praised all over the 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: Ise-jingu.
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 WASHOKU in New York
The 6th Washoku World Challenge: As the popularity of Washoku (Japanese cuisine) takes off across the world, this program focuses on the evolution of Washoku in New York, and explores its potential.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 Kawaii International
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. J-Beauty Makeup: Transformation & Technology.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 Biz Stream
This episode introduces some creative and quirky ideas that are helping 2 locals to draw in business from the ever-increasing number for foreign visitors to Japan.
00:40 Direct Talk
The Suwada Blacksmith Works makes sharp, high-quality nail clippers that are used everywhere from salons to medical clinics. The firm was heavily in debt, but Tomoyuki Kobayashi turned things around.
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: Ha Long Bay.
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
Elderly people with dementia are often targeted by scams. But recently in Japan, they are also being used for the crimes. What is behind this troubling development?
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. Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan.
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
Japan have high hopes of winning their first Olympic sailing gold at Tokyo 2020. We speak to Keiju Okada and Junpei Hokazono, frontrunners in the 470 class, as they train on rough seas in Okinawa.
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 WASHOKU in New York
The 6th Washoku World Challenge: As the popularity of Washoku (Japanese cuisine) takes off across the world, this program focuses on the evolution of Washoku in New York, and explores its potential.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 Kawaii International
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. J-Beauty Makeup: Transformation & Technology.
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: Trouble of the New Silk Road - Myanmar.
NHK 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 Japanese Sandwich Trio recipe: Fillings are Menchi-katsu, Burdock Root Salad and Creamy Anko. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with Rika's 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
Elderly people with dementia are often targeted by scams. But recently in Japan, they are also being used for the crimes. What is behind this troubling development?
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. Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan.
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
Japan have high hopes of winning their first Olympic sailing gold at Tokyo 2020. We speak to Keiju Okada and Junpei Hokazono, frontrunners in the 470 class, as they train on rough seas in Okinawa.
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 season 2
Bryan thought he loved Japanese horror films until a nice family trip to a hot spring takes a mysterious turn. He learns way more about yokai ghosts than he wanted to!
09:30 Inside Lens
A human story about the 2 transgender women in Chennai, India who face difficulties & realities in finding their new flat. Still they're living strongly by turning frustration into their performance.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
In this episode, we will take you to Amami-Oshima. This subtropical island is 1,300km away from Tokyo and blessed with transparent waters, bright colored coral reefs. We explore the local lifestyles.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 GLOBAL AGENDA
The UN Global Compact on Refugees seeks to rebalance the burden of hosting and supporting the world's refugees. Can it establish a win-win situation? Experts debate the issue at UNHCR in Geneva.
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 Japanese Sandwich Trio recipe: Fillings are Menchi-katsu, Burdock Root Salad and Creamy Anko. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with Rika's fun lesson!
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will explore the masterpiece of Hiroshige, "Nihonbashi: Morning Scene" through Rakugo-syle storytelling.
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 2-14.
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
Elderly people with dementia are often targeted by scams. But recently in Japan, they are also being used for the crimes. What is behind this troubling development?
13:35 Direct Talk
The Suwada Blacksmith Works makes sharp, high-quality nail clippers that are used everywhere from salons to medical clinics. The firm was heavily in debt, but Tomoyuki Kobayashi turned things around.
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. Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan.
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 "FRAMY"...
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 COOL JAPAN
Gyoza is originally Chinese, but the grilled gyoza of Japan is gaining worldwide recognition. The panelists explore its current development, its perception overseas, and the latest grilling equipment.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and "ni imasu."
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 season 2
Bryan thought he loved Japanese horror films until a nice family trip to a hot spring takes a mysterious turn. He learns way more about yokai ghosts than he wanted to!
15:30 Inside Lens
A human story about the 2 transgender women in Chennai, India who face difficulties & realities in finding their new flat. Still they're living strongly by turning frustration into their performance.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
In this episode, we will take you to Amami-Oshima. This subtropical island is 1,300km away from Tokyo and blessed with transparent waters, bright colored coral reefs. We explore the local lifestyles.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 GLOBAL AGENDA
The UN Global Compact on Refugees seeks to rebalance the burden of hosting and supporting the world's refugees. Can it establish a win-win situation? Experts debate the issue at UNHCR in Geneva.
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 Japanese Sandwich Trio recipe: Fillings are Menchi-katsu, Burdock Root Salad and Creamy Anko. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with Rika's fun lesson!
18:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will explore the masterpiece of Hiroshige, "Nihonbashi: Morning Scene" through Rakugo-syle storytelling.
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 2-14.
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
Elderly people with dementia are often targeted by scams. But recently in Japan, they are also being used for the crimes. What is behind this troubling development?
19:35 Direct Talk
Artist Riusuke Fukahori uses a self-developed process to paint lifelike three-dimensional goldfish. His work has garnered him fans around the world. How does he breathe life into his creations?
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. Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan.
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 "FRAMY"...
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 season 2
Bryan thought he loved Japanese horror films until a nice family trip to a hot spring takes a mysterious turn. He learns way more about yokai ghosts than he wanted to!
20:30 Inside Lens
A human story about the 2 transgender women in Chennai, India who face difficulties & realities in finding their new flat. Still they're living strongly by turning frustration into their performance.
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
Gyoza is originally Chinese, but the grilled gyoza of Japan is gaining worldwide recognition. The panelists explore its current development, its perception overseas, and the latest grilling equipment.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and "ni imasu."
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
In this episode, we will take you to Amami-Oshima. This subtropical island is 1,300km away from Tokyo and blessed with transparent waters, bright colored coral reefs. We explore the local lifestyles.
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 GLOBAL AGENDA
The UN Global Compact on Refugees seeks to rebalance the burden of hosting and supporting the world's refugees. Can it establish a win-win situation? Experts debate the issue at UNHCR in Geneva.
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
San Marino is the capital of the Republic of San Marino and the oldest surviving republic in the world, lying in the middle of the Italian peninsula. Let's take a stroll in San Marino streets!
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
Survivors of Hiroshima's atomic bombing were exposed to large amounts of radiation. Have their descendants been affected? Researchers are using the latest science to answer a 70-year-old question.
01:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Paper Balloon Festival, Akita.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:10 COOL JAPAN
Gyoza is originally Chinese, but the grilled gyoza of Japan is gaining worldwide recognition. The panelists explore its current development, its perception overseas, and the latest grilling equipment.
02:55 Easy Japanese
#21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and "ni imasu."
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 season 2
Bryan thought he loved Japanese horror films until a nice family trip to a hot spring takes a mysterious turn. He learns way more about yokai ghosts than he wanted to!
03:30 Inside Lens
A human story about the 2 transgender women in Chennai, India who face difficulties & realities in finding their new flat. Still they're living strongly by turning frustration into their performance.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
In this episode, we will take you to Amami-Oshima. This subtropical island is 1,300km away from Tokyo and blessed with transparent waters, bright colored coral reefs. We explore the local lifestyles.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:10 GLOBAL AGENDA
The UN Global Compact on Refugees seeks to rebalance the burden of hosting and supporting the world's refugees. Can it establish a win-win situation? Experts debate the issue at UNHCR in Geneva.
NHK 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
This episode introduces some creative and quirky ideas that are helping 2 locals to draw in business from the ever-increasing number for foreign visitors to Japan.
06:40 Direct Talk
Artist Riusuke Fukahori uses a self-developed process to paint lifelike three-dimensional goldfish. His work has garnered him fans around the world. How does he breathe life into his creations?
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: Ha Long Bay.
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
Survivors of Hiroshima's atomic bombing were exposed to large amounts of radiation. Have their descendants been affected? Researchers are using the latest science to answer a 70-year-old question.
07:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Paper Balloon Festival, Akita.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 COOL JAPAN
Gyoza is originally Chinese, but the grilled gyoza of Japan is gaining worldwide recognition. The panelists explore its current development, its perception overseas, and the latest grilling equipment.
08:55 Easy Japanese
#21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and "ni imasu."
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 Entertainment Nippon 2018 ANISON
Special episode on the anime song festival KING SUPER LIVE 2018 IN SHANGHAI. Performers include Mamoru Miyano, Yoko Takahashi, Yui Horie, Sumire Uesaka, Yui Ogura, angela, and Nana Mizuki.
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
In Japan's largest traditional entertainment district of Gion, Kyoto, girls go through a year of strict training as they strive to realize their dream of becoming maiko, or apprentice geisha.
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
Brand producer Yoko Shibata's talent for capturing the mood of the times has drawn a flood of top-tier clients. See how she creates brands that withstand passing fads and resonate with consumers.
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: Matcha Powdered Green Tea.
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
This episode introduces some creative and quirky ideas that are helping 2 locals to draw in business from the ever-increasing number for foreign visitors to Japan.
12:40 Direct Talk
Chaebol Company like Samsung brought rapid economic growth, but also disparities and its dependency in Korea. Prof. Chang, a Chaebol specialist, thinks structural reform is required for true growth.
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: Ha Long Bay.
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
Survivors of Hiroshima's atomic bombing were exposed to large amounts of radiation. Have their descendants been affected? Researchers are using the latest science to answer a 70-year-old question.
13:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Paper Balloon Festival, Akita.
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
San Marino is the capital of the Republic of San Marino and the oldest surviving republic in the world, lying in the middle of the Italian peninsula. Let's take a stroll in San Marino streets!
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 Entertainment Nippon 2018 ANISON
Special episode on the anime song festival KING SUPER LIVE 2018 IN SHANGHAI. Performers include Mamoru Miyano, Yoko Takahashi, Yui Horie, Sumire Uesaka, Yui Ogura, angela, and Nana Mizuki.
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
In Japan's largest traditional entertainment district of Gion, Kyoto, girls go through a year of strict training as they strive to realize their dream of becoming maiko, or apprentice geisha.
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
Brand producer Yoko Shibata's talent for capturing the mood of the times has drawn a flood of top-tier clients. See how she creates brands that withstand passing fads and resonate with consumers.
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: Matcha Powdered Green Tea.
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
This episode introduces some creative and quirky ideas that are helping 2 locals to draw in business from the ever-increasing number for foreign visitors to Japan.
18:40 Direct Talk
An Italian social entrepreneur Riccarda Zezza has come up with the idea that nurturing experience learned during maternity leave can be useful at work.
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: Ha Long Bay.
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
Survivors of Hiroshima's atomic bombing were exposed to large amounts of radiation. Have their descendants been affected? Researchers are using the latest science to answer a 70-year-old question.
19:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Paper Balloon Festival, Akita.
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 Entertainment Nippon 2018 ANISON
Special episode on the anime song festival KING SUPER LIVE 2018 IN SHANGHAI. Performers include Mamoru Miyano, Yoko Takahashi, Yui Horie, Sumire Uesaka, Yui Ogura, angela, and Nana Mizuki.
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
Yang Liping is a popular Chinese dancer and choreographer. Her "Peacock Dance," based on the folk dances of her hometown in Yunnan Province, has been highly praised all over the world.
21:25 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "I want to eat ramen" 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 2-14.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Tsukiji" from NHK WORLD-JAPAN. The guide of this show visits Nagano Prefecture which is No.1 producer of "Matsutake mashroom" and go search for ones.
21:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen".Today: Chicken Nuggets
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
In Japan's largest traditional entertainment district of Gion, Kyoto, girls go through a year of strict training as they strive to realize their dream of becoming maiko, or apprentice geisha.
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
Brand producer Yoko Shibata's talent for capturing the mood of the times has drawn a flood of top-tier clients. See how she creates brands that withstand passing fads and resonate with consumers.
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: Matcha Powdered Green Tea.
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
Experience samurai fighting techniques and learn about their ethics and life in Aizu, Fukushima Pref. Also learn how to capture those stunning yet elusive landscapes you see in photos of travel sites.
NHK 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
An Italian social entrepreneur Riccarda Zezza has come up with the idea that nurturing experience learned during maternity leave can be useful at work.
06:25 Inspiring Landscapes
Oirase Mountain Stream - where the forest and the water flow are in perfect harmony. Let's take a look at the scenes from early summer to winter.
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: A Forest Sustained by Weaving.
06:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Tsukiji" from NHK WORLD-JAPAN. The guide of this show visits Nagano Prefecture which is No.1 producer of "Matsutake mashroom" and go search for ones.
06:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen".Today: Chicken Nuggets
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:10 J-MELO
This week, May J. and the band BEGIN visit one of Japan's most famous guitar factories to see how artists and instrument-makers work together to realize the artists' musical vision.
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 "FRAMY"...
07:45 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "I want to eat ramen" 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 Somewhere Street
San Marino is the capital of the Republic of San Marino and the oldest surviving republic in the world, lying in the middle of the Italian peninsula. Let's take a stroll in San Marino streets!
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
Asahiyama Zoo is known for unique exhibits that are designed to encourage animals to behave as they would in the wild. Director Gen Bando talks about his exhibits and the role of zoos in the future.
09:25 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Izumo-taisha.
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, Kobe: A City of Cultural Mosaic.
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
Some interesting fashion items are coming out of local town factories around Japan. We visit a few factories that are stepping out in the world of fashion in an effort to survive in a digitized world.
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
The contrasting dreams of 2 generations clash within the microcosm of an ancient Buddhist monastery in Bhutan, when an ordinary teenager is chosen as the next guardian of their family monastery.
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
Yang Liping is a popular Chinese dancer and choreographer. Her "Peacock Dance," based on the folk dances of her hometown in Yunnan Province, has been highly praised all over the world.
12:45 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan.
12:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Tsukiji" from NHK WORLD-JAPAN. The guide of this show visits Nagano Prefecture which is No.1 producer of "Matsutake mashroom" and go search for ones.
12:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen".Today: Chicken Nuggets
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 J-MELO
This week, May J. and the band BEGIN visit one of Japan's most famous guitar factories to see how artists and instrument-makers work together to realize the artists' musical vision.
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 The Mark of Beauty
Shoes embellish a man's feet with style. They present chic not only in business situations but in casual occasions as well. Join us, as we stroll through the world of men's shoes.
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, Kobe: A City of Cultural Mosaic.
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
Some interesting fashion items are coming out of local town factories around Japan. We visit a few factories that are stepping out in the world of fashion in an effort to survive in a digitized world.
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
The contrasting dreams of 2 generations clash within the microcosm of an ancient Buddhist monastery in Bhutan, when an ordinary teenager is chosen as the next guardian of their family monastery.
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 The Mark of Beauty
Shoes embellish a man's feet with style. They present chic not only in business situations but in casual occasions as well. Join us, as we stroll through the world of men's shoes.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 J-MELO
This week, May J. and the band BEGIN visit one of Japan's most famous guitar factories to see how artists and instrument-makers work together to realize the artists' musical vision.
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
The contrasting dreams of 2 generations clash within the microcosm of an ancient Buddhist monastery in Bhutan, when an ordinary teenager is chosen as the next guardian of their family monastery.
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
Akiko Yazawa won the backgammon world championships for the second time in 2018 - the culmination of a long road to recovery after being diagnosed with cancer in 2012. How did she gain the advantage?
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: Izumo-taisha.
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, Kobe: A City of Cultural Mosaic.
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
Some interesting fashion items are coming out of local town factories around Japan. We visit a few factories that are stepping out in the world of fashion in an effort to survive in a digitized world.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Japanology Plus
School uniforms: a symbol of Japanese education and society. Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Medical Frontiers
Chronic lower back pain can be both debilitating and frustrating, because the cause is often unclear. In Japan, treatments that target the body and the brain are providing relief.
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 The Mark of Beauty
Shoes embellish a man's feet with style. They present chic not only in business situations but in casual occasions as well. Join us, as we stroll through the world of men's shoes.
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, Kobe: A City of Cultural Mosaic.
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
Some interesting fashion items are coming out of local town factories around Japan. We visit a few factories that are stepping out in the world of fashion in an effort to survive in a digitized world.
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
The contrasting dreams of 2 generations clash within the microcosm of an ancient Buddhist monastery in Bhutan, when an ordinary teenager is chosen as the next guardian of their family monastery.
