NHK 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 THE QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
06:25 Teach me Ninjya Sensei
Welcome to NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation. Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: How to use chopsticks.
06:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Miyazaki Pref. in southeastern Kyushu is famous for its warm climate year round. Our rider enjoys a scenic coastline and lush forest on his way to Takachiho, an area featured in Japanese mythology.
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 Traveling the Skies of DOMO! WORLD
Domo... strange creatures that hatch from eggs. Did you know that in ancient times, Domo lived together in harmony with nature? Archaeologists will share with you the secrets of the Domo tribe.
07:25 Blends
We'll introduce sho which is made out of 17 bamboo pieces and has been played for more than a 1,000 years. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
07:30 Japan Railway Journal
Echizen Railway is working to ensure its future, providing specialized services for the local community, including onboard attendants. See the challenges this beloved railway has overcome.
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 Ask the Doctor
Change your habits and try for an effective method of stress management. Practice coping with positive stress relieving solutions and work on interpersonal relations through assertion training.
08:20 Winter Joy
Winter brings joy to Japan. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Japan and enjoy the wonders of winter. #4: Let's visit the powder-snow ski slopes and hot spring resorts of Nagano prefecture.
08:30 Lunch ON!
We go to Ibaraki, eastern Japan, to a research facility of a national museum. Mr. Kawada makes animal specimens there, and his lunch is one totally devoted to his work. Tune in to find out what it is!
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: Fried Chicken with Grated 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.
09:10 Medical Frontiers Special
Oita Prefecture in southwestern Japan has had the fewest deaths from colorectal cancer in the country over the past 10 years. The latest research has found 3 local foods help maintain gut health.
09:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Shuri Castle.
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.
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
Miyazaki Pref. in southeastern Kyushu is famous for its warm climate year round. Our rider enjoys a scenic coastline and lush forest on his way to Takachiho, an area featured in Japanese mythology.
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 Ceramic Treasures
Today: Bizen-yaki, Okayama Prefecture. We will visit the potters from all over Japan and discover their ceramics heritage by introducing the culture and historical background.
13:25 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.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
Echizen Railway is working to ensure its future, providing specialized services for the local community, including onboard attendants. See the challenges this beloved railway has overcome.
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 Ask the Doctor
Mindfulness meditation is a stress reduction method which has been gaining attention worldwide. Activating the brain, improving resistance to stress, and improved performance can be achieved.
14:20 Winter Joy
Winter brings joy to Japan. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Japan and enjoy the wonders of winter. #5: Enjoy the famous landscape of sheer cliffs and the region's ultimate winter delicacies.
14:30 2018 GRAND SUMO Review
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks back at Grand Sumo in 2018 and forward to the rise of new generation in 2019. The show also digs deep into a classic sumo technique, "yorikiri," that deepens knowledge of sumo.
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 Medical Frontiers Special
Oita Prefecture in southwestern Japan has had the fewest deaths from colorectal cancer in the country over the past 10 years. The latest research has found 3 local foods help maintain gut health.
15:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Shuri Castle.
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 Inspiring Landscapes
Tatsukushi Bay is on the southern tip of Kochi Prefecture, close to Cape Ashizuri. We can witness the appearance of new lives in early spring in the sea of Tatsukushi around this time of the year.
16:25 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Konpira-san.
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.
17:10 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Descendants of the luca and Pachamama Huascaran, the Andes.
17:20 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature a print of Fujiko, or pilgrimage to the sacred Mt. Fuji, and Katsushika Hokusai's hidden trademark.
17:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Packaging.
18:30 2018 GRAND SUMO Review
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks back at Grand Sumo in 2018 and forward to the rise of new generation in 2019. The show also digs deep into a classic sumo technique, "yorikiri," that deepens knowledge of sumo.
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
Echizen Railway is working to ensure its future, providing specialized services for the local community, including onboard attendants. See the challenges this beloved railway has overcome.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
21:30 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
21:40 Direct Talk
The Bolshoi is one of the world's oldest and most renowned ballet companies. Makhar Vaziev, its artistic director since 2016 talks about creating a new ballet company that doesn't rest on its laurels.
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: Kaga Yuzen.
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 Medical Frontiers Special
Oita Prefecture in southwestern Japan has had the fewest deaths from colorectal cancer in the country over the past 10 years. The latest research has found 3 local foods help maintain gut health.
22:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Shuri Castle.
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 Ask the Doctor
Mindfulness meditation is a stress reduction method which has been gaining attention worldwide. Activating the brain, improving resistance to stress, and improved performance can be achieved.
23:20 Winter Joy
Winter brings joy to Japan. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Japan and enjoy the wonders of winter. #5: Enjoy the famous landscape of sheer cliffs and the region's ultimate winter delicacies.
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 great gear
[To Each Home Its Robot, Home & Building Show, A Wooden Booth in a Snap] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
00:40 Direct Talk
Peach Aviation began operations in 2012 as Japan's first low-cost carrier. Shinichi Inoue, Peach's CEO, tells us about the unique strategies that have led to success in a competitive industry.
00:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca.
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
More than 150 years ago, Tokyo was called Edo. It had the highest population of any city in the world. Let's try and find why the world's largest city emerged in a remote corner of Asia.
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 Ceramic Treasures
Today: Bizen-yaki, Okayama Prefecture. We will visit the potters from all over Japan and discover their ceramics heritage by introducing the culture and historical background.
02:25 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.
02:30 2018 GRAND SUMO Review
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks back at Grand Sumo in 2018 and forward to the rise of new generation in 2019. The show also digs deep into a classic sumo technique, "yorikiri," that deepens knowledge of sumo.
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 Medical Frontiers Special
Oita Prefecture in southwestern Japan has had the fewest deaths from colorectal cancer in the country over the past 10 years. The latest research has found 3 local foods help maintain gut health.
03:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Shuri Castle.
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 Ask the Doctor
Mindfulness meditation is a stress reduction method which has been gaining attention worldwide. Activating the brain, improving resistance to stress, and improved performance can be achieved.
04:20 Winter Joy
Winter brings joy to Japan. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Japan and enjoy the wonders of winter. #5: Enjoy the famous landscape of sheer cliffs and the region's ultimate winter delicacies.
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.
05:10 Inspiring Landscapes
Tatsukushi Bay is on the southern tip of Kochi Prefecture, close to Cape Ashizuri. We can witness the appearance of new lives in early spring in the sea of Tatsukushi around this time of the year.
05:25 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Konpira-san.
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.
NHK 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 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Descendants of the luca and Pachamama Huascaran, the Andes.
06:20 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature a print of Fujiko, or pilgrimage to the sacred Mt. Fuji, and Katsushika Hokusai's hidden trademark.
06:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Simmered Kinmedai Alfonsino (2) Shungiku and Shiitake with Sesame Dressing (3) Fried Tofu. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:10 NHK Documentary
More than 150 years ago, Tokyo was called Edo. It had the highest population of any city in the world. Let's try and find why the world's largest city emerged in a remote corner of Asia.
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 Ask the Doctor
Mindfulness meditation is a stress reduction method which has been gaining attention worldwide. Activating the brain, improving resistance to stress, and improved performance can be achieved.
08:20 Winter Joy
Winter brings joy to Japan. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Japan and enjoy the wonders of winter. #5: Enjoy the famous landscape of sheer cliffs and the region's ultimate winter delicacies.
08:30 2018 GRAND SUMO Review
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks back at Grand Sumo in 2018 and forward to the rise of new generation in 2019. The show also digs deep into a classic sumo technique, "yorikiri," that deepens knowledge of sumo.
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 SAMURAI WHEELS SPECIAL
"SAMURAI WHEELS" had shown the world of Japanese cars and their culture for years. Even after their program ended, fans never stopped asking for more. And at last, a special TV program will be aired!
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 #TOKYO
Join our virtual tour of the Japan Cup, the most prestigious horse race in Japan held at Tokyo Racecourse. We'll show you to bet, buy tickets, and learn more about horses at this hands-on facility.
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
For the best babysitter, look no further than the snow monkeys of North Africa: the Barbary macaque! Young males jump at the chance to gain trust and prove their worth as full-fledged group members.
10:50 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: Autumn Leaves.
10:55 Blends
The electric tsugaru-shamisen is a new shamisen made in the 21st century. Blends features popular Western songs covered with traditional Japanese 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 Manzanar Revealed
120,000 Japanese Americans, born free and equal, were imprisoned during WWII without any judicial procedures. Survivors and families reveal their trauma and scars of history.
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) Simmered Kinmedai Alfonsino (2) Shungiku and Shiitake with Sesame Dressing (3) Fried Tofu. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her 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 Hokusai, "Great Wave off Kanagawa" 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 2-16.
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
More than 150 years ago, Tokyo was called Edo. It had the highest population of any city in the world. Let's try and find why the world's largest city emerged in a remote corner of Asia.
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
The panelists evaluate various forms of "simplification" prevalent in Japan, ranging from the general tendency of abbreviating words to the "less is more" concept valued in traditional Japanese arts.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#1 Where is Haru-san House? / Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put "wa doko desu ka" after its name.
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 SAMURAI WHEELS SPECIAL
"SAMURAI WHEELS" had shown the world of Japanese cars and their culture for years. Even after their program ended, fans never stopped asking for more. And at last, a special TV program will be aired!
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 #TOKYO
Join our virtual tour of the Japan Cup, the most prestigious horse race in Japan held at Tokyo Racecourse. We'll show you to bet, buy tickets, and learn more about horses at this hands-on facility.
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
For the best babysitter, look no further than the snow monkeys of North Africa: the Barbary macaque! Young males jump at the chance to gain trust and prove their worth as full-fledged group members.
16:50 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: Autumn Leaves.
16:55 Blends
The electric tsugaru-shamisen is a new shamisen made in the 21st century. Blends features popular Western songs covered with traditional Japanese 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 Manzanar Revealed
120,000 Japanese Americans, born free and equal, were imprisoned during WWII without any judicial procedures. Survivors and families reveal their trauma and scars of history.
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) Simmered Kinmedai Alfonsino (2) Shungiku and Shiitake with Sesame Dressing (3) Fried Tofu. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her 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 Hokusai, "Great Wave off Kanagawa" 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 2-16.
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
More than 150 years ago, Tokyo was called Edo. It had the highest population of any city in the world. Let's try and find why the world's largest city emerged in a remote corner of Asia.
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 SAMURAI WHEELS SPECIAL
"SAMURAI WHEELS" had shown the world of Japanese cars and their culture for years. Even after their program ended, fans never stopped asking for more. And at last, a special TV program will be aired!
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
21:10 COOL JAPAN
The panelists evaluate various forms of "simplification" prevalent in Japan, ranging from the general tendency of abbreviating words to the "less is more" concept valued in traditional Japanese arts.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#1 Where is Haru-san House? / Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put "wa doko desu ka" after its name.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 #TOKYO
Join our virtual tour of the Japan Cup, the most prestigious horse race in Japan held at Tokyo Racecourse. We'll show you to bet, buy tickets, and learn more about horses at this hands-on facility.
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
For the best babysitter, look no further than the snow monkeys of North Africa: the Barbary macaque! Young males jump at the chance to gain trust and prove their worth as full-fledged group members.
22:50 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: Autumn Leaves.
22:55 Blends
The electric tsugaru-shamisen is a new shamisen made in the 21st century. Blends features popular Western songs covered with traditional Japanese 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 Manzanar Revealed
120,000 Japanese Americans, born free and equal, were imprisoned during WWII without any judicial procedures. Survivors and families reveal their trauma and scars of history.
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 Eiheiji
At Eiheiji, a world-famous Zen monastery in Japan, young monks sit zazen for long hours and engage in practice according to the teachings of Dogen, who founded the temple over 770 years ago.
00:51 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
00:54 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.
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
Edo, the forerunner of Tokyo, was ravaged by large fires more frequently than any other city in the world. We'll take a look at how it managed to overcome such huge disasters and continue to grow.
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
The panelists evaluate various forms of "simplification" prevalent in Japan, ranging from the general tendency of abbreviating words to the "less is more" concept valued in traditional Japanese arts.
02:55 Easy Japanese
#1 Where is Haru-san House? / Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put "wa doko desu ka" after its name.
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 SAMURAI WHEELS SPECIAL
"SAMURAI WHEELS" had shown the world of Japanese cars and their culture for years. Even after their program ended, fans never stopped asking for more. And at last, a special TV program will be aired!
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 #TOKYO
Join our virtual tour of the Japan Cup, the most prestigious horse race in Japan held at Tokyo Racecourse. We'll show you to bet, buy tickets, and learn more about horses at this hands-on facility.
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
For the best babysitter, look no further than the snow monkeys of North Africa: the Barbary macaque! Young males jump at the chance to gain trust and prove their worth as full-fledged group members.
04:50 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: Autumn Leaves.
04:55 Blends
The electric tsugaru-shamisen is a new shamisen made in the 21st century. Blends features popular Western songs covered with traditional Japanese 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 Manzanar Revealed
120,000 Japanese Americans, born free and equal, were imprisoned during WWII without any judicial procedures. Survivors and families reveal their trauma and scars of history.
NHK 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 great gear
[To Each Home Its Robot, Home & Building Show, A Wooden Booth in a Snap] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
06:40 Direct Talk
Fukushima Prefecture has produced "MIRAI2061," a musical film set 50 years after the Tohoku Earthquake. Fukushima-born creative director Michihiko Yanai speaks about the region's present and future.
06:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca.
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
Edo, the forerunner of Tokyo, was ravaged by large fires more frequently than any other city in the world. We'll take a look at how it managed to overcome such huge disasters and continue to grow.
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
The panelists evaluate various forms of "simplification" prevalent in Japan, ranging from the general tendency of abbreviating words to the "less is more" concept valued in traditional Japanese arts.
08:55 Easy Japanese
#1 Where is Haru-san House? / Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put "wa doko desu ka" after its name.
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 The Magic Hour
What did Vincent van Gogh seek in the moments before he ended his life, gazing upon an evening sky tinged with the colors of the Magic Hour? A journey into Van Gogh's world of color, presented in 8K.
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 Kids Meet the World
Sri Lankan runner Karunananda's story of perseverance during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics still inspires today. Students from Chiba Prefecture befriend a Sri Lankan track and field athlete.
10:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation! Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Exploring shrines and temples.
10:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Sea of Okhotsk coast is a very precious place where drift ice can be seen in Japan. Our host will attempt drift ice walking with the help of a guide, an activity unique to this area.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 Face To Face
5 years ago, Chieko Kuribayashi opened her first "children's cafeteria," which provides meals to kids who aren't getting enough to eat at home. She is working to rebuild Japan's community bonds.
11:40 Short Program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
11:50 Blends
We'll introduce chuzao-shamisen a mixture of a percussion and string instrument. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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: Katsura Imperial Villa.
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 great gear
[To Each Home Its Robot, Home & Building Show, A Wooden Booth in a Snap] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
12:40 Direct Talk
Science writer Steven Johnson analyses the problems of social media, personal data, and the Internet and explains how blockchain technology can solve the issue by using an open, decentralized system.
12:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca.
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
Edo, the forerunner of Tokyo, was ravaged by large fires more frequently than any other city in the world. We'll take a look at how it managed to overcome such huge disasters and continue to grow.
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 Eiheiji
At Eiheiji, a world-famous Zen monastery in Japan, young monks sit zazen for long hours and engage in practice according to the teachings of Dogen, who founded the temple over 770 years ago.
14:51 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
14:54 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.
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 The Magic Hour
What did Vincent van Gogh seek in the moments before he ended his life, gazing upon an evening sky tinged with the colors of the Magic Hour? A journey into Van Gogh's world of color, presented in 8K.
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 Kids Meet the World
Sri Lankan runner Karunananda's story of perseverance during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics still inspires today. Students from Chiba Prefecture befriend a Sri Lankan track and field athlete.
16:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation! Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Exploring shrines and temples.
16:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Sea of Okhotsk coast is a very precious place where drift ice can be seen in Japan. Our host will attempt drift ice walking with the help of a guide, an activity unique to this area.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 Face To Face
5 years ago, Chieko Kuribayashi opened her first "children's cafeteria," which provides meals to kids who aren't getting enough to eat at home. She is working to rebuild Japan's community bonds.
17:40 Short Program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
17:50 Blends
We'll introduce chuzao-shamisen a mixture of a percussion and string instrument. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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: Katsura Imperial Villa.
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 great gear
[To Each Home Its Robot, Home & Building Show, A Wooden Booth in a Snap] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
18:40 Direct Talk
Author and professor Mao Danqing explains Japanese culture to readers in his native China. He encourages youth in the 2 countries to deepen understanding of each other through cultural exchange.
18:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca.
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
Edo, the forerunner of Tokyo, was ravaged by large fires more frequently than any other city in the world. We'll take a look at how it managed to overcome such huge disasters and continue to grow.
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 The Magic Hour
What did Vincent van Gogh seek in the moments before he ended his life, gazing upon an evening sky tinged with the colors of the Magic Hour? A journey into Van Gogh's world of color, presented in 8K.
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
The Bolshoi is one of the world's oldest and most renowned ballet companies. Makhar Vaziev, its artistic director since 2016 talks about creating a new ballet company that doesn't rest on its laurels.
21:25 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "May I sit down?" 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 2-16.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Japanology Plus" on school lunch. In this episode, you can see its background, history of menu, an unknown topic, and a restaurant serving some dishes from school lunch menu.
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: Mapo Tofu.
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 Kids Meet the World
Sri Lankan runner Karunananda's story of perseverance during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics still inspires today. Students from Chiba Prefecture befriend a Sri Lankan track and field athlete.
22:35 Teach me Ninja Sensei
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation! Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: Exploring shrines and temples.
22:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Sea of Okhotsk coast is a very precious place where drift ice can be seen in Japan. Our host will attempt drift ice walking with the help of a guide, an activity unique to this area.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 Face To Face
5 years ago, Chieko Kuribayashi opened her first "children's cafeteria," which provides meals to kids who aren't getting enough to eat at home. She is working to rebuild Japan's community bonds.
23:40 Short Program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
23:50 Blends
We'll introduce chuzao-shamisen a mixture of a percussion and string instrument. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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: Katsura Imperial Villa.
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 Playing with the Moon
What do cuisine, art, and romance have in common in Japan? They are all used to show love for the moon. See for yourself how Japanese people play with the moon in this intriguing program.
00:30 Somewhere Street A Little Stroll
Let's have a short walk in the street of Shanxing in China where is close to Shanghai, which is famous for canals and Shanxing wine.
00:45 A Year Past, A Year to Come
NHK has long broadcast live from shrines and temples nationwide at midnight as people look back and look forward. There'll be a special feeling this year as the Emperor will abdicate in the spring.
NHK 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
Author and professor Mao Danqing explains Japanese culture to readers in his native China. He encourages youth in the 2 countries to deepen understanding of each other through cultural exchange.
06:25 Inspiring Landscapes
Minami-Izu,in Shizuoka Prefecture.The Suzaki Peninsula juts out into the Pacific Ocean.When spring arrives, many seaweed sprouts emerge in the still chilly ocean water.Come and explore the Minami-Izu.
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 Cedar Forest for Flying Squirrels.
06:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Japanology Plus" on school lunch. In this episode, you can see its background, history of menu, an unknown topic, and a restaurant serving some dishes from school lunch menu.
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: Mapo Tofu.
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
People all over the world love J-rock, so J-MELO brought some of Japan's most exciting acts to the NHK Hall for a live event called J-MELO Rocks 2018. On stage this week: Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.
07:40 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. This time "Pythagora Folding Handkerchief Theater", "10 Stickman"...
07:45 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "May I sit down?" 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 Eiheiji
At Eiheiji, a world-famous Zen monastery in Japan, young monks sit zazen for long hours and engage in practice according to the teachings of Dogen, who founded the temple over 770 years ago.
08:51 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
08:54 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.
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 KIMONO REVOLUTION
A kimono shop owner has started a unique project: to produce innovative kimono representing every country in the world in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. We follow this new quest.
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
Designer Aoi Wanaka incorporates traditional Japanese artistry into her clothes. She hopes to add color and beauty to women's lives, encouraging independence.
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 revered job of Itamae (sushi chef) has been one of the most difficult titles for a woman to attain in Japan. Challenging this old view are 2 women following their passion to "Do Sushi Too".
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
The Bolshoi is one of the world's oldest and most renowned ballet companies. Makhar Vaziev, its artistic director since 2016 talks about creating a new ballet company that doesn't rest on its laurels.
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. Today: Bisotun.
12:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Japanology Plus" on school lunch. In this episode, you can see its background, history of menu, an unknown topic, and a restaurant serving some dishes from school lunch menu.
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: Mapo Tofu.
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 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Conquering the Summit, Matterhorn, the Alps.
13:20 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will explore the masterpieces of Hiroshige, "53 Stations of the Tokaido" through Rakugo-syle storytelling.
13:30 J-MELO
People all over the world love J-rock, so J-MELO brought some of Japan's most exciting acts to the NHK Hall for a live event called J-MELO Rocks 2018. On stage this week: Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.
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 Ceramic Treasures
Today: Kutani-yaki, Ishikawa Prefecture. We will visit the potters from all over Japan and discover their ceramics heritage by introducing the culture and historical background.
14:25 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: Hot Springs.
14:30 HAIKU MASTERS
This episode of HAIKU MASTERS takes place in Nanao, a city located in northern Ishikawa Pref. This area is famous for maintaining the Japanese tradition of hanayome-noren, a wedding ritual.
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 KIMONO REVOLUTION
A kimono shop owner has started a unique project: to produce innovative kimono representing every country in the world in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. We follow this new quest.
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 THE QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
16:25 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: Taji Mahal.
16:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Designer Aoi Wanaka incorporates traditional Japanese artistry into her clothes. She hopes to add color and beauty to women's lives, encouraging independence.
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 EXTREME JAPAN
Rugged mountains. Sheer coastal cliffs. Serene forests. Join us on a journey to Japan's wild frontiers and hidden scenic wonders... a journey to Extreme Japan. Isesanjo.
17:25 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan.
17:30 Inside Lens
The revered job of Itamae (sushi chef) has been one of the most difficult titles for a woman to attain in Japan. Challenging this old view are 2 women following their passion to "Do Sushi Too".
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 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Conquering the Summit, Matterhorn, the Alps.
18:20 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will explore the masterpieces of Hiroshige, "53 Stations of the Tokaido" through Rakugo-syle storytelling.
18:30 HAIKU MASTERS
This episode of HAIKU MASTERS takes place in Nanao, a city located in northern Ishikawa Pref. This area is famous for maintaining the Japanese tradition of hanayome-noren, a wedding ritual.
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
People all over the world love J-rock, so J-MELO brought some of Japan's most exciting acts to the NHK Hall for a live event called J-MELO Rocks 2018. On stage this week: Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.
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 revered job of Itamae (sushi chef) has been one of the most difficult titles for a woman to attain in Japan. Challenging this old view are 2 women following their passion to "Do Sushi Too".
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.
21:30 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
21:40 Direct Talk
Balmuda's hit appliances include a fan that generates a natural breeze and a toaster that makes perfect toast. Founder Gen Terao talks about the company's nonconventional product development process.
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: Mino Washi.
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 KIMONO REVOLUTION
A kimono shop owner has started a unique project: to produce innovative kimono representing every country in the world in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. We follow this new quest.
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 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Sweets and snacks.
23:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Designer Aoi Wanaka incorporates traditional Japanese artistry into her clothes. She hopes to add color and beauty to women's lives, encouraging independence.
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 NHK Documentary
Our body's organs form a vast network, exchanging messages to help us stay strong and healthy. But what happens when there's a communication breakdown? We look for clues using the latest technology.
01:15 EXTREME JAPAN
Rugged mountains. Sheer coastal cliffs. Serene forests. Join us on a journey to Japan's wild frontiers and hidden scenic wonders... a journey to Extreme Japan. Isesanjo.
01:30 Medical Frontiers
Conventional wisdom says that 6 months after a stroke, rehabilitation does little to improve paralysis. But a new treatment that magnetically stimulates the brain is overturning that idea.
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 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Conquering the Summit, Matterhorn, the Alps.
02:20 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will explore the masterpieces of Hiroshige, "53 Stations of the Tokaido" through Rakugo-syle storytelling.
02:30 HAIKU MASTERS
This episode of HAIKU MASTERS takes place in Nanao, a city located in northern Ishikawa Pref. This area is famous for maintaining the Japanese tradition of hanayome-noren, a wedding ritual.
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 KIMONO REVOLUTION
A kimono shop owner has started a unique project: to produce innovative kimono representing every country in the world in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. We follow this new quest.
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 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Sweets and snacks.
04:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Designer Aoi Wanaka incorporates traditional Japanese artistry into her clothes. She hopes to add color and beauty to women's lives, encouraging independence.
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 THE QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
05:25 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: Taji Mahal.
05:30 Inside Lens
The revered job of Itamae (sushi chef) has been one of the most difficult titles for a woman to attain in Japan. Challenging this old view are 2 women following their passion to "Do Sushi Too".
