NHK 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 J-MELO
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: a chat with Shizuku from rock band Polkadot Stingray; Me Time with rock veteran and potter Masanori Sera; and a message and a new track from Ayaka Hirahara.
01:40 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 "The Black Box Person"...
01:45 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "I am cooking now" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! And you'll realize "Japanese is easy"!
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 Direct Talk
Lee So-hyun, the founder of a company supporting people with autism, looks forward to a time when autistic individuals are accepted, feel comfortable, and can fully play their part in society.
02:25 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons.
02:40 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: Tea Fields Protected by Insects.
02:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Japan's Top Inventions" on instant ramen which present some heartful episodes of the birth of instant ramen and creator's love for his sons in making chicken soup.
02:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Tofu Steak with Mushroom Sauce.
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 NHK WORLD TV Special program
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
03:55 Selfie Japan! Kyoto
Kyoto was once the capital of Japan called Heian-kyo. Duan Wenning experiences junihitoe, the Heian-style robe and tries to take a selfie that will record her experience of traveling into the past.
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 Hometown Stories
Japanese artist Aju draws stunning urban landscapes completely from memory. She was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome when she was 22. Watch how art gave her strength to move forward.
04:42 Wild Hokkaido!
Lake Mashu has clear blue water, and is also known as the mist-shrouded lake. Our program host treks around the outer rim surrounding the lake and enjoys the spectacular view of the lake.
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 Face To Face
Japan will soon be sending another expedition team to Antarctica. Past discoveries include the ozone hole. What is it that drives Antarctic research? Find out from expedition leader, Nobuhiko Kizu.
05:40 Short Program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
05:50 Blends
We'll introduce jushichigen-koto, a Japanese harp with 17 strings in Ikegami-honmonji Temple, Tokyo. In this show, famous songs will be covered with Japanese traditional instruments.
05:55 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: Kaiseki Cuisine.
