NHK 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
Taking individual gold in wheelchair fencing at the 2016 Rio Paralympics and loved by the Italian people for her boundless spirit - Beatrice Vio, age 21, speaks on life's limitless possibilities.
06:25 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons.
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: Giant Garden Trees - A Nursery for Raptors.
06:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Journeys in Japan". The program shows the scenes of climbers' welcoming the new year in a hut on the top of a mountain with the altitude of 2,763 meters high.
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
Join May J. for the latest Japanese music! This week, Okinawan singer Rimi Natsukawa shares her me time on the island of Yonaguni. Our studio guest is singer-songwriter and guitar star Rei.
07:45 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "Can I exchange money here?" 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 Videos Gone Viral
The program introduces the best videos revealing Japan from unique perspectives: Japanese viral videos, foreigners introducing Japan, and many more!
08:20 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. Sacred city of Kyandy.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:10 Direct Talk
Textile designer Reiko Sudo brings together Japanese tradition and craftsmanship to design fabrics that are recognized as art by world-class museums. What drives her creativity and passion?
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: Blowfish - A secret taste from the deep.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Yunnan(China) 1: Shigu in the province is known for its medicinal cooking ingredients. Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh tries a stew of Yunnan ham with a herb and a spicy salad of fish mint roots.
10:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#1 Ii desu ka? May I?/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
10:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Designer Shunsuke Koike shines a light on the traditional weaving craft chirimen to develop the "denim chirimen", a labor of love blending western denim with Japanese kimono fabric.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Yunnan(China) Part 2: The Dai people prepare a feast for their traditional festival. Food expert Kentetsu Koh joins them for fermented fish dishes and a smooth water buffalo meat paste.
11:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#2 Sumimasen. A versatile word/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
11:30 Inside Lens
Inside Lens is a documentary series featuring the works of emerging international filmmakers in Japan and Asia. It depicts the changing society and the tradition which does not change.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Taiwan Part 1: Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh visits the home of a Hakka family for a tea called Oriental Beauty and authentic dishes using preserved ingredients such as fermented mustard greens.
12:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#3 Doko desu ka? Where is it?/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
12:30 Direct Talk
Japanese-American actor George Takei spent his childhood in internment camps during WWII. He talks about racial injustice, his advocacy, and the musical "Allegiance" that was inspired by his story.
12:45 OGASAWARA Time-lapse
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
12:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Journeys in Japan". The program shows the scenes of climbers' welcoming the new year in a hut on the top of a mountain with the altitude of 2,763 meters high.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Vietnam Part 1: Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh visits the northern city of Hai Phong to enjoy rice paddy crab dishes. Farmers consider the crab to be a pest, but it makes a magnificent soup.
13:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#4 Now use them/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
13:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for the latest Japanese music! This week, Okinawan singer Rimi Natsukawa shares her me time on the island of Yonaguni. Our studio guest is singer-songwriter and guitar star Rei.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Vietnam Part 2: Muong people outside the northern city of Hoa Binh make dishes such as chicken soup with pickled bamboo shoots. Food expert Kentetsu Koh savors them with a traditional home brew.
14:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#5 Onegai shimasu. Please/ When you want to ask someone to do something for you, use Onegai shimasu (Please.)
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:10 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Thailand Part 1: We feature dishes that use pig blood, a specialty of Mae Sai, on the Thai border with Myanmar. Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh encounters unique local dishes there.
15:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#6 Daijobu desu ka? Is it OK?/ When you want to ask if something is OK, say Daijobu desu ka? (Is it OK?) The phrase can also show concern about someone.
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: Blowfish - A secret taste from the deep.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Yunnan(China) 1: Shigu in the province is known for its medicinal cooking ingredients. Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh tries a stew of Yunnan ham with a herb and a spicy salad of fish mint roots.
16:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Designer Shunsuke Koike shines a light on the traditional weaving craft chirimen to develop the "denim chirimen", a labor of love blending western denim with Japanese kimono fabric.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Yunnan(China) Part 2: The Dai people prepare a feast for their traditional festival. Food expert Kentetsu Koh joins them for fermented fish dishes and a smooth water buffalo meat paste.
17:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#2 Sumimasen. A versatile word/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
17:30 Inside Lens
Inside Lens is a documentary series featuring the works of emerging international filmmakers in Japan and Asia. It depicts the changing society and the tradition which does not change.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Vietnam Part 2: Muong people outside the northern city of Hoa Binh make dishes such as chicken soup with pickled bamboo shoots. Food expert Kentetsu Koh savors them with a traditional home brew.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:10 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Vietnam Part 1: Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh visits the northern city of Hai Phong to enjoy rice paddy crab dishes. Farmers consider the crab to be a pest, but it makes a magnificent soup.
19:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#4 Now use them/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
19:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for the latest Japanese music! This week, Okinawan singer Rimi Natsukawa shares her me time on the island of Yonaguni. Our studio guest is singer-songwriter and guitar star Rei.
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
Inside Lens is a documentary series featuring the works of emerging international filmmakers in Japan and Asia. It depicts the changing society and the tradition which does not change.
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 TOKYO kayaking tour
Kayaking is becoming an increasingly popular activity among visitors to Tokyo. Touring the rivers of the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo by kayak.
21:40 Direct Talk
Kesennuma Knitting was created to help recovery efforts in an area affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. Its high-end cardigans and sweaters are best sellers. CEO Tamako Mitarai talks strategy.
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: Awa Dance.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Thailand Part 1: We feature dishes that use pig blood, a specialty of Mae Sai, on the Thai border with Myanmar. Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh encounters unique local dishes there.
22:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#1 Ii desu ka? May I?/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
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: Blowfish - A secret taste from the deep.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Yunnan(China) 1: Shigu in the province is known for its medicinal cooking ingredients. Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh tries a stew of Yunnan ham with a herb and a spicy salad of fish mint roots.
23:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#2 Sumimasen. A versatile word/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
23:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Designer Shunsuke Koike shines a light on the traditional weaving craft chirimen to develop the "denim chirimen", a labor of love blending western denim with Japanese kimono fabric.
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
How the tea ceremony links to Japanese-style hospitality? Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights. On this occasion the focus is on Japan's celebrated Way of Tea.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Taiwan Part 2: Food expert Kentetsu Koh meets the Tao people on Orchid Island. They keep their tradition of fishing for sacred flying fish and follow strict rules on how to prepare and eat it.
01:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#4 Now use them/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
01:30 Medical Frontiers
In the second of our two-part series on Japanese acupuncture, we explore its effectiveness for easing migraines and pain of unknown origin, and share researchers' insights into how it works.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Vietnam Part 2: Muong people outside the northern city of Hoa Binh make dishes such as chicken soup with pickled bamboo shoots. Food expert Kentetsu Koh savors them with a traditional home brew.
02:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#5 Onegai shimasu. Please/ When you want to ask someone to do something for you, use Onegai shimasu (Please.)
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:10 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Thailand Part 1: We feature dishes that use pig blood, a specialty of Mae Sai, on the Thai border with Myanmar. Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh encounters unique local dishes there.
03:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#6 Daijobu desu ka? Is it OK?/ When you want to ask if something is OK, say Daijobu desu ka? (Is it OK?) The phrase can also show concern about someone.
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: Blowfish - A secret taste from the deep.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Yunnan(China) 1: Shigu in the province is known for its medicinal cooking ingredients. Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh tries a stew of Yunnan ham with a herb and a spicy salad of fish mint roots.
04:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#1 Ii desu ka? May I?/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
04:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Designer Shunsuke Koike shines a light on the traditional weaving craft chirimen to develop the "denim chirimen", a labor of love blending western denim with Japanese kimono fabric.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Yunnan(China) Part 2: The Dai people prepare a feast for their traditional festival. Food expert Kentetsu Koh joins them for fermented fish dishes and a smooth water buffalo meat paste.
05:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#2 Sumimasen. A versatile word/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
05:30 Inside Lens
Inside Lens is a documentary series featuring the works of emerging international filmmakers in Japan and Asia. It depicts the changing society and the tradition which does not change.
NHK 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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Taiwan Part 1: Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh visits the home of a Hakka family for a tea called Oriental Beauty and authentic dishes using preserved ingredients such as fermented mustard greens.
06:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#3 Doko desu ka? Where is it?/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
06:30 J-Trip Plan
Experience Zen, learn about lucky daruma dolls, and visit a cave of Buddhist statues and a 1,400-year-old power spot in Takasaki, Gunma Pref. And enjoy a cheap, delicious meal at stand bars in Osaka.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Vietnam Part 1: Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh visits the northern city of Hai Phong to enjoy rice paddy crab dishes. Farmers consider the crab to be a pest, but it makes a magnificent soup.
07:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#4 Now use them/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
07:30 Medical Frontiers
In the second of our two-part series on Japanese acupuncture, we explore its effectiveness for easing migraines and pain of unknown origin, and share researchers' insights into how it works.
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 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Yunnan(China) Part 2: The Dai people prepare a feast for their traditional festival. Food expert Kentetsu Koh joins them for fermented fish dishes and a smooth water buffalo meat paste.
08:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#5 Onegai shimasu. Please/ When you want to ask someone to do something for you, use Onegai shimasu (Please.)
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:10 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Taiwan Part 2: Food expert Kentetsu Koh meets the Tao people on Orchid Island. They keep their tradition of fishing for sacred flying fish and follow strict rules on how to prepare and eat it.
09:25 Easy Travel Japanese
#6 Daijobu desu ka? Is it OK?/ When you want to ask if something is OK, say Daijobu desu ka? (Is it OK?) The phrase can also show concern about someone.
09:30 Journeys in Japan
Peter MacMillan travels in time to Munakata to explore its ancient sea route and goddess culture. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 imagine-nation
Outside of being an illustrator for numerous posters, Seizo Watase is most well-known for dramatic romance manga series, which have beautiful vivid colors. We dig in deeper about his secret of colors.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Document 72 Hours
This is an unusual program series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.
11:55 Easy Japanese
#29 I went to listen to a piano recital. / To explain why you went somewhere, replace "masu" of a verb, for example, "kikimasu" (to listen) with "ni ikimashita" (went to do something).
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 J-Trip Plan
Experience Zen, learn about lucky daruma dolls, and visit a cave of Buddhist statues and a 1,400-year-old power spot in Takasaki, Gunma Pref. And enjoy a cheap, delicious meal at stand bars in Osaka.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Medical Frontiers
In the second of our two-part series on Japanese acupuncture, we explore its effectiveness for easing migraines and pain of unknown origin, and share researchers' insights into how it works.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Journeys in Japan
Peter MacMillan travels in time to Munakata to explore its ancient sea route and goddess culture. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 imagine-nation
Outside of being an illustrator for numerous posters, Seizo Watase is most well-known for dramatic romance manga series, which have beautiful vivid colors. We dig in deeper about his secret of colors.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Document 72 Hours
This is an unusual program series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.
17:55 Easy Japanese
#29 I went to listen to a piano recital. / To explain why you went somewhere, replace "masu" of a verb, for example, "kikimasu" (to listen) with "ni ikimashita" (went to do something).
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Medical Frontiers
In the second of our two-part series on Japanese acupuncture, we explore its effectiveness for easing migraines and pain of unknown origin, and share researchers' insights into how it works.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Document 72 Hours
This is an unusual program series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.
20:55 Easy Japanese
#29 I went to listen to a piano recital. / To explain why you went somewhere, replace "masu" of a verb, for example, "kikimasu" (to listen) with "ni ikimashita" (went to do something).
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
Yaskawa Electric is one of the world's four big manufacturers of industrial robots. We speak with company president Hiroshi Ogasawara about the Chinese market and the future of industrial robotics.
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: Onbashira.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Journeys in Japan
Peter MacMillan travels in time to Munakata to explore its ancient sea route and goddess culture. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 imagine-nation
Outside of being an illustrator for numerous posters, Seizo Watase is most well-known for dramatic romance manga series, which have beautiful vivid colors. We dig in deeper about his secret of colors.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Trails to Tsukiji
ANKO, or anglerfish, look like they're from outer space, but have a rich yet delicate flavor and are used in hot pot. We visit a village in Aomori and discover ANKO-based traditions.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Science View
First-ever analysis of ancient Jomon nuclear DNA. The results reveal unexpected findings about their ties to modern Japanese people.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 Journeys in Japan
Peter MacMillan travels in time to Munakata to explore its ancient sea route and goddess culture. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 imagine-nation
Outside of being an illustrator for numerous posters, Seizo Watase is most well-known for dramatic romance manga series, which have beautiful vivid colors. We dig in deeper about his secret of colors.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Document 72 Hours
This is an unusual program series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.
05:55 Easy Japanese
#29 I went to listen to a piano recital. / To explain why you went somewhere, replace "masu" of a verb, for example, "kikimasu" (to listen) with "ni ikimashita" (went to do something).
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Japanology Plus
How the tea ceremony links to Japanese-style hospitality? Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights. On this occasion the focus is on Japan's celebrated Way of Tea.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Science View
First-ever analysis of ancient Jomon nuclear DNA. The results reveal unexpected findings about their ties to modern Japanese people.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Recently, many classic Tokyo properties are being given a new lease on life through renovation. This time, we check out some of Tokyo's most exciting renovation projects.
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 15 Minutes
Themes with regional appeal, such as reports on Asian stars visiting Japan, as well as compact, information-packed editions ideal for smartphones.
10:45 A*B*C Tours
We continue our trip to Saga Prefecture with Kao Supatsara Thanachat, also known as Gao, star of the hit Thai TV series "Stay", and find more natural scenery, kindhearted people and delicious cuisine.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Side by Side
Kunio Takami overcame local history and prejudice to spend 26 years planting trees with residents on the Loess Plateau. Explore this extraordinary, ongoing project.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Japanology Plus
How the tea ceremony links to Japanese-style hospitality? Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights. On this occasion the focus is on Japan's celebrated Way of Tea.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Science View
First-ever analysis of ancient Jomon nuclear DNA. The results reveal unexpected findings about their ties to modern Japanese people.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Recently, many classic Tokyo properties are being given a new lease on life through renovation. This time, we check out some of Tokyo's most exciting renovation projects.
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 15 Minutes
Themes with regional appeal, such as reports on Asian stars visiting Japan, as well as compact, information-packed editions ideal for smartphones.
16:45 A*B*C Tours
We continue our trip to Saga Prefecture with Kao Supatsara Thanachat, also known as Gao, star of the hit Thai TV series "Stay", and find more natural scenery, kindhearted people and delicious cuisine.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Side by Side
Kunio Takami overcame local history and prejudice to spend 26 years planting trees with residents on the Loess Plateau. Explore this extraordinary, ongoing project.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Science View
First-ever analysis of ancient Jomon nuclear DNA. The results reveal unexpected findings about their ties to modern Japanese people.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Side by Side
Kunio Takami overcame local history and prejudice to spend 26 years planting trees with residents on the Loess Plateau. Explore this extraordinary, ongoing project.
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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program featuring business executives or persons in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.
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: Namahage.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Recently, many classic Tokyo properties are being given a new lease on life through renovation. This time, we check out some of Tokyo's most exciting renovation projects.
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 15 Minutes
Themes with regional appeal, such as reports on Asian stars visiting Japan, as well as compact, information-packed editions ideal for smartphones.
23:45 A*B*C Tours
We continue our trip to Saga Prefecture with Kao Supatsara Thanachat, also known as Gao, star of the hit Thai TV series "Stay", and find more natural scenery, kindhearted people and delicious cuisine.
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 Journeys in Japan
Journalist Alice Gordenker visits Yokkaichi, discovering the industrial city's famous luminous nightscape, as well as its prized ceramic ware and tea cultivation traditions.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the story behind utility knives whose blades can be replaced when they become dull.
01:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Recently, many classic Tokyo properties are being given a new lease on life through renovation. This time, we check out some of Tokyo's most exciting renovation projects.
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 15 Minutes
Themes with regional appeal, such as reports on Asian stars visiting Japan, as well as compact, information-packed editions ideal for smartphones.
04:45 A*B*C Tours
We continue our trip to Saga Prefecture with Kao Supatsara Thanachat, also known as Gao, star of the hit Thai TV series "Stay", and find more natural scenery, kindhearted people and delicious cuisine.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Side by Side
Kunio Takami overcame local history and prejudice to spend 26 years planting trees with residents on the Loess Plateau. Explore this extraordinary, ongoing project.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Trails to Tsukiji
ANKO, or anglerfish, look like they're from outer space, but have a rich yet delicate flavor and are used in hot pot. We visit a village in Aomori and discover ANKO-based traditions.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the story behind utility knives whose blades can be replaced when they become dull.
07:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 Core Kyoto
Kyoto, the ancient capital, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. This definitive program dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and life, events, cultural assets and landscape.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Memory, Part 1. The memories of individuals, groups, regions, and nations are often an inspiration. Architect Tsuyoshi Tane uses them; explore his designs at a special exhibition!
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 RISING
We follow an innovative business combining cookery and the sharing economy to promote cultural exchange and integration between Japan's growing foreign population and their host country.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Trails to Tsukiji
ANKO, or anglerfish, look like they're from outer space, but have a rich yet delicate flavor and are used in hot pot. We visit a village in Aomori and discover ANKO-based traditions.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the story behind utility knives whose blades can be replaced when they become dull.
13:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Kyoto, the ancient capital, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. This definitive program dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and life, events, cultural assets and landscape.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Memory, Part 1. The memories of individuals, groups, regions, and nations are often an inspiration. Architect Tsuyoshi Tane uses them; explore his designs at a special exhibition!
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 RISING
We follow an innovative business combining cookery and the sharing economy to promote cultural exchange and integration between Japan's growing foreign population and their host country.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the story behind utility knives whose blades can be replaced when they become dull.
19:45 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 RISING
We follow an innovative business combining cookery and the sharing economy to promote cultural exchange and integration between Japan's growing foreign population and their host country.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:40 Direct Talk
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program featuring business executives or persons in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.
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: Machiya.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Core Kyoto
Kyoto, the ancient capital, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. This definitive program dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and life, events, cultural assets and landscape.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Memory, Part 1. The memories of individuals, groups, regions, and nations are often an inspiration. Architect Tsuyoshi Tane uses them; explore his designs at a special exhibition!
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals. Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes, while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Japan Railway Journal
New Year is a special time in Japan. See a special train that runs to the famous Ise Jingu Shrine for the first prayer and Sanriku Railway's train that offers views of the first sunrise of the year.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 Core Kyoto
Kyoto, the ancient capital, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. This definitive program dives deep into its core, exploring its charm, people and life, events, cultural assets and landscape.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Memory, Part 1. The memories of individuals, groups, regions, and nations are often an inspiration. Architect Tsuyoshi Tane uses them; explore his designs at a special exhibition!
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 RISING
We follow an innovative business combining cookery and the sharing economy to promote cultural exchange and integration between Japan's growing foreign population and their host country.
