NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Dining with the Chef
This program introduces the worldview and attraction of Japanese cuisine that cares about the overall harmony of a variety of ingredients. Today: Authentic Japanese Cooking / Hot pot cooking.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
07:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Land of Frankincense.
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.
09:10 Entertainment Nippon
This program features various Japanese entertainments including J-POP, anime songs and performances by top artists.
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
#TOKYO brings you the latest travel information about Tokyo based on social media posts by experienced travelers. Join us on a virtual tour to experience the city's most popular tourist destinations!
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Cute, round-eyed Sengis live in the African savannah. They build complex trails where they raise their young. When threatened, they take off at full speed. This episode looks at their amazing lives.
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.
10:55 Blends
Otsuzumi is a taiko drum which accompanies Japanese noh theater. 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 China's Labor Market
Young people from the countryside arrive in San He Labor Market to find a better life, but what awaits them shatters their hopes. The program focuses on the realities of day laborers.
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
This program introduces the worldview and attraction of Japanese cuisine that cares about the overall harmony of a variety of ingredients. Today: Authentic Japanese Cooking / Hot pot cooking.
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we will explore "Prosperity of the Fish Market at Nihonbashi" by Kuniyasu through Rakugo-syle storytelling.
12:50 Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-3.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:10 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
13:35 Direct Talk
Japan-born Anyango is the first woman in the world to play the nyatiti, a traditional stringed instrument played by the Luo people of Kenya. What drives her to spread its sound around the world?
13:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Land of Frankincense.
13:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "It Cant't Be Done!"...
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: Hagi-yaki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. We will visit the potters from all over Japan and discover their ceramics heritage by introducing the culture and historical background.
14:25 Hokkaido In Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Hidaka.
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 Entertainment Nippon
This program features various Japanese entertainments including J-POP, anime songs and performances by top artists.
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
#TOKYO brings you the latest travel information about Tokyo based on social media posts by experienced travelers. Join us on a virtual tour to experience the city's most popular tourist destinations!
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Cute, round-eyed Sengis live in the African savannah. They build complex trails where they raise their young. When threatened, they take off at full speed. This episode looks at their amazing lives.
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.
16:55 Blends
Otsuzumi is a taiko drum which accompanies Japanese noh theater. 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 China's Labor Market
Young people from the countryside arrive in San He Labor Market to find a better life, but what awaits them shatters their hopes. The program focuses on the realities of day laborers.
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 Ceramic Treasures
Today: Hagi-yaki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. We will visit the potters from all over Japan and discover their ceramics heritage by introducing the culture and historical background.
18:25 Hokkaido In Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Hidaka.
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 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
19:35 Direct Talk
Yoshiharu Hoshino is the CEO of Hoshino Resorts. He began his career by turning around his family's hot spring ryokan (Japanese-style inn). Now his company manages over 30 properties worldwide.
19:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Land of Frankincense.
19:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "It Cant't Be Done!"...
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:10 Entertainment Nippon
This program features various Japanese entertainments including J-POP, anime songs and performances by top artists.
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 female homemakers of Japan are admired by foreigners as perfectionists in housework and parenting. In this episode we survey their lifestyles and problems.
21:55 Easy Japanese
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying. Tune in and start speaking.
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
#TOKYO brings you the latest travel information about Tokyo based on social media posts by experienced travelers. Join us on a virtual tour to experience the city's most popular tourist destinations!
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Cute, round-eyed Sengis live in the African savannah. They build complex trails where they raise their young. When threatened, they take off at full speed. This episode looks at their amazing lives.
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.
22:55 Blends
Otsuzumi is a taiko drum which accompanies Japanese noh theater. 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 China's Labor Market
Young people from the countryside arrive in San He Labor Market to find a better life, but what awaits them shatters their hopes. The program focuses on the realities of day laborers.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 Somewhere Street
Oslo, the capital of Norway, is a city founded by the Vikings in the 11th century and very popular because of its unique history and culture.In this episode, we stroll around such unique city streets.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:10 NHK Documentary
This is a series of documentaries that features in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.
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: Hagi-yaki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. We will visit the potters from all over Japan and discover their ceramics heritage by introducing the culture and historical background.
02:25 Hokkaido In Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Hidaka.
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 Entertainment Nippon
This program features various Japanese entertainments including J-POP, anime songs and performances by top artists.
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
#TOKYO brings you the latest travel information about Tokyo based on social media posts by experienced travelers. Join us on a virtual tour to experience the city's most popular tourist destinations!
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Cute, round-eyed Sengis live in the African savannah. They build complex trails where they raise their young. When threatened, they take off at full speed. This episode looks at their amazing lives.
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.
04:55 Blends
Otsuzumi is a taiko drum which accompanies Japanese noh theater. 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 China's Labor Market
Young people from the countryside arrive in San He Labor Market to find a better life, but what awaits them shatters their hopes. The program focuses on the realities of day laborers.
NHK 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
"great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
06:40 Direct Talk
Yoshiharu Hoshino is the CEO of Hoshino Resorts. He began his career by turning around his family's hot spring ryokan (Japanese-style inn). Now his company manages over 30 properties worldwide.
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. Today: Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat.
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
This is a series of documentaries that features in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.
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 Ceramic Treasures
Today: Hagi-yaki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. We will visit the potters from all over Japan and discover their ceramics heritage by introducing the culture and historical background.
08:25 Hokkaido In Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Hidaka.
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 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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
Forthcoming Tokyo 2020 is now stimulating the international exchange. The research groups of the kids meet the world by creating own video reports.
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: Family diners and Izakaya.
10:40 Wild Hokkaido!
"Wild Hokkaido!" covers topics about Hokkaido's great nature and tourism information. Our reporters will visit the selected natural landscapes, introduce its charms and how one can enjoy them.
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
Face To Face is a talk show with the people making a difference in Japanese society today. The show's host is Robert Campbell, who is an expert in Japanese literature and culture.
11:40 Short Program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
11:50 Blends
We'll introduce the nijugen-koto, a 21 string instrument that was made in order to respond to modern music. 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: Fireworks.
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
"great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
12:40 Direct Talk
In less than a decade, the Vaccine Alliance GAVI has saved nine million lives in the developing world. Direct Talk meets the Chair of GAVI, former Nigeria Finance Minister Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
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. Today: Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat.
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
This is a series of documentaries that features in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.
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 Videos Gone Viral
The program introduces the best videos revealing Japan from unique perspectives: Japanese viral videos, foreigners introducing Japan, and many more!
14:20 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. Today: Jongmyo Shrine.
14:25 Blends
In Kyoto, Japan, we'll introduce hichiriki, a small 18cm lacquered flute, which can make powerful sounds. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
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 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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
Forthcoming Tokyo 2020 is now stimulating the international exchange. The research groups of the kids meet the world by creating own video reports.
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: Family diners and Izakaya.
16:40 Wild Hokkaido!
"Wild Hokkaido!" covers topics about Hokkaido's great nature and tourism information. Our reporters will visit the selected natural landscapes, introduce its charms and how one can enjoy them.
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 Short Program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
17:20 Blends
We'll introduce the nijugen-koto, a 21 string instrument that was made in order to respond to modern music. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
17:25 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: Fireworks.
17:30 GRAND SUMO LIVE
Live broadcast of the GRAND SUMO tournament.
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
This is a series of documentaries that features in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.
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 NHK WORLD TV Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program featuring business executives or persons in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.
21:25 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "I think it's cute" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! And you'll realize "Japanese is easy!"
21:40 Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-3.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Airing in 160 countries and regions, NHK WORLD-JAPAN delivers the latest news and programs in all genres from Japan and Asia. What's hot in Japan? This program features our picks of the week.
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: Deep-fried Salty-sweet Taro.
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
Forthcoming Tokyo 2020 is now stimulating the international exchange. The research groups of the kids meet the world by creating own video reports.
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: Family diners and Izakaya.
22:40 Wild Hokkaido!
"Wild Hokkaido!" covers topics about Hokkaido's great nature and tourism information. Our reporters will visit the selected natural landscapes, introduce its charms and how one can enjoy them.
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
Face To Face is a talk show with the people making a difference in Japanese society today. The show's host is Robert Campbell, who is an expert in Japanese literature and culture.
23:40 Short Program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
23:50 Blends
We'll introduce the nijugen-koto, a 21 string instrument that was made in order to respond to modern music. 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: Fireworks.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Hometown to the Japanese savior of wartime Jews, Tsuruga, Fukui Pref. has a rich history waiting to be discovered. And enjoy the thrill of rock climbing at one of the 500 bouldering gyms in Japan.
NHK 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
As its newly appointed director, Professor Joe Smith wants to take the Royal Geographical Society forward to embrace the crucial issues of our time - including climate change and the environment.
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: A Forest Protected by Fishermen.
06:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Tsukiji." The presenter went to Hokkaido, got on a fisher boat, and showed how the scallops were cultivated as well as some delicious cuisines of scallops.
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: Deep-fried Salty-sweet Taro.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:10 J-MELO
This week, 3 acts requested by viewers are dropping in to chat. They're the shamisen duo the Yoshida Brothers; singer-songwriter Leo Ieiri; and a band with unforgettable live shows: Gacharic Spin.
07:40 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "It Cant't Be Done!"...
07:45 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "I think it's cute" 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. Today: Jongmyo Shrine.
08:25 Blends
In Kyoto, Japan, we'll introduce hichiriki, a small 18cm lacquered flute, which can make powerful sounds. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Jan. 27, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Ajinomoto intends to be one of the world's top 10 food companies by 2020. Created 109 years ago, it started out making seasonings. We spoke to CEO Takaaki Nishii about the company's past and future.
09:25 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Hirosaki Castle.
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: Life with Japanese Dogs.
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
Meet a leading Tokyo designer Kunihiko Morinaga, he has shown extreme command of technology, bringing his astonishing ideas to life on the Japanese and international runway.
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
Afshin (12) from the hillside of Kabul is determined to study hard. As his father works overseas, he is motivated more to continue his study and to support his younger brothers in an unsafe city.
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 Harmony Project provides free music lessons to children of low-income families. Dr. Margaret Martin, the project's founder, talks about how the project has used the power of music to mentor them.
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: Land of Frankincense.
12:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Tsukiji." The presenter went to Hokkaido, got on a fisher boat, and showed how the scallops were cultivated as well as some delicious cuisines of scallops.
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: Deep-fried Salty-sweet Taro.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 J-MELO
This week, 3 acts requested by viewers are dropping in to chat. They're the shamisen duo the Yoshida Brothers; singer-songwriter Leo Ieiri; and a band with unforgettable live shows: Gacharic Spin.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Jan. 27, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Life with Japanese Dogs.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Meet a leading Tokyo designer Kunihiko Morinaga, he has shown extreme command of technology, bringing his astonishing ideas to life on the Japanese and international runway.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Inside Lens
Afshin (12) from the hillside of Kabul is determined to study hard. As his father works overseas, he is motivated more to continue his study and to support his younger brothers in an unsafe city.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Jan. 27, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 J-MELO
This week, 3 acts requested by viewers are dropping in to chat. They're the shamisen duo the Yoshida Brothers; singer-songwriter Leo Ieiri; and a band with unforgettable live shows: Gacharic Spin.
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
Afshin (12) from the hillside of Kabul is determined to study hard. As his father works overseas, he is motivated more to continue his study and to support his younger brothers in an unsafe city.
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
Satoshi Fukushima lost his eyesight at 9, and hearing at 18. He is a professor of disability studies at the University of Tokyo. What is his vision for a society where everyone can live happily?
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: Hirosaki Castle.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Life with Japanese Dogs.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Meet a leading Tokyo designer Kunihiko Morinaga, he has shown extreme command of technology, bringing his astonishing ideas to life on the Japanese and international runway.
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
Thomas Bertrand from France owns a bento box shop in Kyoto. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, he explains how he's bringing this part of Japanese food culture to a global audience.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Medical Frontiers
We feature 2 cancer treatments developed in Japan. One uses blood vessels to deliver cancer drugs and shrink tumors. The other boosts the effects of drugs and radiation with heat.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
Welcome to the glittering world of kiriko cut glass. From glassware with intricate designs to those in a simple black color, an array of kiriko have been crafted by dedicated artisans.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Life with Japanese Dogs.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
Meet a leading Tokyo designer Kunihiko Morinaga, he has shown extreme command of technology, bringing his astonishing ideas to life on the Japanese and international runway.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Inside Lens
Afshin (12) from the hillside of Kabul is determined to study hard. As his father works overseas, he is motivated more to continue his study and to support his younger brothers in an unsafe city.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 J-Trip Plan
Hometown to the Japanese savior of wartime Jews, Tsuruga, Fukui Pref. has a rich history waiting to be discovered. And enjoy the thrill of rock climbing at one of the 500 bouldering gyms in Japan.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Medical Frontiers
We feature 2 cancer treatments developed in Japan. One uses blood vessels to deliver cancer drugs and shrink tumors. The other boosts the effects of drugs and radiation with heat.
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 The Mark of Beauty
Welcome to the glittering world of kiriko cut glass. From glassware with intricate designs to those in a simple black color, an array of kiriko have been crafted by dedicated artisans.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 Journeys in Japan
Robert Beaupre finds the living is easy in Isumi-Ichinomiya, Chiba Pref., just 1 hour from Tokyo. 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
Each day, about 2,000 Japanese women, young and old, shop at the cosmetics section of a famous department store in Nagoya. For 3 days, we asked these women about the role makeup plays in their lives.
11:55 Easy Japanese
#2 I'm Tam. I'm a student. / Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.
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
Hometown to the Japanese savior of wartime Jews, Tsuruga, Fukui Pref. has a rich history waiting to be discovered. And enjoy the thrill of rock climbing at one of the 500 bouldering gyms in Japan.
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
We feature 2 cancer treatments developed in Japan. One uses blood vessels to deliver cancer drugs and shrink tumors. The other boosts the effects of drugs and radiation with heat.
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 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
British-born Venetia enjoys arranging fall blossoms, and makes apple compote with her daughter. She has mackerel sushi at a morning market and ends up digging potatoes as she goes to have a toy fixed.
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
Robert Beaupre finds the living is easy in Isumi-Ichinomiya, Chiba Pref., just 1 hour from Tokyo. 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
Each day, about 2,000 Japanese women, young and old, shop at the cosmetics section of a famous department store in Nagoya. For 3 days, we asked these women about the role makeup plays in their lives.
17:55 Easy Japanese
#2 I'm Tam. I'm a student. / Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.
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 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
British-born Venetia enjoys arranging fall blossoms, and makes apple compote with her daughter. She has mackerel sushi at a morning market and ends up digging potatoes as she goes to have a toy fixed.
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
We feature 2 cancer treatments developed in Japan. One uses blood vessels to deliver cancer drugs and shrink tumors. The other boosts the effects of drugs and radiation with heat.
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
Each day, about 2,000 Japanese women, young and old, shop at the cosmetics section of a famous department store in Nagoya. For 3 days, we asked these women about the role makeup plays in their lives.
20:55 Easy Japanese
#2 I'm Tam. I'm a student. / Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.
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
Asahiyama Zoo is known for unique exhibits that are designed to encourage animals to behave as they would in the wild. Director Gen Bando talks about his exhibits and the role of zoos in the future.
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: Maruoka Castle.
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
Robert Beaupre finds the living is easy in Isumi-Ichinomiya, Chiba Pref., just 1 hour from Tokyo. 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
Among Japan's edible exports, SCALLOPS hold the highest value. We visit Hokkaido to discover SCALLOP aquaculture, which has caused a jump in production volume, and try some SCALLOP dishes.
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
How are memories stored and recalled? We'll look at the latest research in the science of memory which has captured the physical phenomenon of memory occurring in the neurons of the brain.
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 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
British-born Venetia enjoys arranging fall blossoms, and makes apple compote with her daughter. She has mackerel sushi at a morning market and ends up digging potatoes as she goes to have a toy fixed.
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
Robert Beaupre finds the living is easy in Isumi-Ichinomiya, Chiba Pref., just 1 hour from Tokyo. 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
Each day, about 2,000 Japanese women, young and old, shop at the cosmetics section of a famous department store in Nagoya. For 3 days, we asked these women about the role makeup plays in their lives.
05:55 Easy Japanese
#2 I'm Tam. I'm a student. / Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.
