NHK 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
Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture is a popular tourist destination with 21.5 million people visiting annually. See the golden route to Hakone with the new Romancecar and the mountain climbing train.
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 Lunch ON!
We visit Hiroshima in western Japan to meet the president of a tire service shop who built his own grill to barbecue for his staff. Find out what his employees have to say about their boss's cookouts!
02:55 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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
Today: The artisans for the deities, enduring skills and devotion. Kyoto, the ancient capital, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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
What is good design? And what is its power? DESIGN TALKS plus explores the Japanese aesthetic, from traditional crafts to fashion, and from everyday items to cutting-edge technology.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 RISING
Follow a unique business using couriers and cloud computing to take the hassle out of keeping your possessions in rented storage lockers, giving little-used items a new lease on life.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 Journeys in Japan
Kit Pancoast Nagamura explores the bountiful seafood from the deep waters of Suruga Bay. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Japan Railway Journal
Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture is a popular tourist destination with 21.5 million people visiting annually. See the golden route to Hakone with the new Romancecar and the mountain climbing train.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 Lunch ON!
We visit Hiroshima in western Japan to meet the president of a tire service shop who built his own grill to barbecue for his staff. Find out what his employees have to say about their boss's cookouts!
08:55 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 OUR BLUE PLANET
Uncovering Clues for a Sustainable World:Features the 2018 Blue Planet Prize winners, ecologist Brian Walker and hydrologist Malin Falkenmark, and their efforts to help create a sustainable society.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 Kawaii International
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. Meet the Incredible Icons of Tokyo Street Style!
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Asia Insight
Troupes consisting of marching bands and floats help mark life's milestones like wedding and funerals. But demand for these troupes are dropping due to changing values as this episode depicts.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Journeys in Japan
Kit Pancoast Nagamura explores the bountiful seafood from the deep waters of Suruga Bay. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture is a popular tourist destination with 21.5 million people visiting annually. See the golden route to Hakone with the new Romancecar and the mountain climbing train.
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 Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting March 10th in Osaka. The show reveals top wrestlers' winning secrets and their free time activities.
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 OUR BLUE PLANET
Uncovering Clues for a Sustainable World:Features the 2018 Blue Planet Prize winners, ecologist Brian Walker and hydrologist Malin Falkenmark, and their efforts to help create a sustainable society.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 Kawaii International
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. Meet the Incredible Icons of Tokyo Street Style!
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Asia Insight
Troupes consisting of marching bands and floats help mark life's milestones like wedding and funerals. But demand for these troupes are dropping due to changing values as this episode depicts.
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 Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting March 10th in Osaka. The show reveals top wrestlers' winning secrets and their free time activities.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture is a popular tourist destination with 21.5 million people visiting annually. See the golden route to Hakone with the new Romancecar and the mountain climbing train.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Asia Insight
Troupes consisting of marching bands and floats help mark life's milestones like wedding and funerals. But demand for these troupes are dropping due to changing values as this episode depicts.
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
Kim Gee-yang, South Korea's first plus-size model, dreams of a society that will accept diversity and individuality. She talks of the challenges she faces in changing social perceptions.
21:55 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
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 OUR BLUE PLANET
Uncovering Clues for a Sustainable World:Features the 2018 Blue Planet Prize winners, ecologist Brian Walker and hydrologist Malin Falkenmark, and their efforts to help create a sustainable society.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 Kawaii International
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. Meet the Incredible Icons of Tokyo Street Style!
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 Biz Stream
As the 2020 Olympics approaches, the world is placing attention on Japan. This program provides an in-depth look at Japan's latest economic and business developments through a global perspective.
00:40 Direct Talk
Venture Whisky in Chichibu, Japan has won top prize 2 years running at an international whisky competition. President Ichiro Akuto talks about his quaint Japanese distillery's coveted spirits.
00:55 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
01:55 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting March 10th in Osaka. The show reveals top wrestlers' winning secrets and their free time activities.
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 OUR BLUE PLANET
Uncovering Clues for a Sustainable World:Features the 2018 Blue Planet Prize winners, ecologist Brian Walker and hydrologist Malin Falkenmark, and their efforts to help create a sustainable society.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 Kawaii International
Experience the essence of cuteness through this chronicle of "kawaii"-style pop culture. Aficionados of "kawaii" will find what they need right here. Meet the Incredible Icons of Tokyo Street Style!
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Asia Insight
Troupes consisting of marching bands and floats help mark life's milestones like wedding and funerals. But demand for these troupes are dropping due to changing values as this episode depicts.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK 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
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.
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 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo Preview for the tourney starting March 10th in Osaka. The show reveals top wrestlers' winning secrets and their free time activities.
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 Train Cruise
We travel the Northeast Japan coastline and see how recovery has progressed since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Unique trains, delicious seafood, sake and interesting encounters await.
09:55 FLOWERS WILL BLOOM
A charity song produced by NHK to support recovery efforts in the disaster-hit parts of Tohoku. All royalties for composition and lyrics are being donated. Let's expand the awareness around the world.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
CYCLE AROUND JAPAN proposes a new journey of Japan, and provides useful information to enjoy the adventure on a bike. Join us on the trip to see inside of Japan that you won't find in the guidebooks.
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 Nike's Backstory
This program traces the story of how Nike founder Phil Knight's fledgling running shoe business was saved from near-collapse more than 40 years ago when a Japanese trading company came to the rescue.
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
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.
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature a print of Fujiko, or pilgrimage to the sacred Mt. Fuji, and Katsushika Hokusai's hidden trademark.
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 1-9.
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
Venture Whisky in Chichibu, Japan has won top prize 2 years running at an international whisky competition. President Ichiro Akuto talks about his quaint Japanese distillery's coveted spirits.
13:50 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 "The Algorithm March"...
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 COOL JAPAN
This "Rediscover Tokyo 2020" episode introduces Nakano and Koenji, neighboring towns popular for their unique retail offerings at modest prices. Foreign visitors rank their best attractions.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori desu."
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 Train Cruise
We travel the Northeast Japan coastline and see how recovery has progressed since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Unique trains, delicious seafood, sake and interesting encounters await.
15:55 FLOWERS WILL BLOOM
A charity song produced by NHK to support recovery efforts in the disaster-hit parts of Tohoku. All royalties for composition and lyrics are being donated. Let's expand the awareness around the world.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
CYCLE AROUND JAPAN proposes a new journey of Japan, and provides useful information to enjoy the adventure on a bike. Join us on the trip to see inside of Japan that you won't find in the guidebooks.
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 Nike's Backstory
This program traces the story of how Nike founder Phil Knight's fledgling running shoe business was saved from near-collapse more than 40 years ago when a Japanese trading company came to the rescue.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Dining with the Chef
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.
18:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints flourished in the 18th-19th century. In this episode, we feature a print of Fujiko, or pilgrimage to the sacred Mt. Fuji, and Katsushika Hokusai's hidden trademark.
18:50 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 1-9.
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
Satoshi Miyagi is artistic director of the public theater company SPAC. He is internationally renowned for interpreting classic western plays through a traditional Japanese aesthetic. What drives him?
19:50 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 "The Algorithm March"...
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 Train Cruise
We travel the Northeast Japan coastline and see how recovery has progressed since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Unique trains, delicious seafood, sake and interesting encounters await.
20:55 FLOWERS WILL BLOOM
A charity song produced by NHK to support recovery efforts in the disaster-hit parts of Tohoku. All royalties for composition and lyrics are being donated. Let's expand the awareness around the world.
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
This "Rediscover Tokyo 2020" episode introduces Nakano and Koenji, neighboring towns popular for their unique retail offerings at modest prices. Foreign visitors rank their best attractions.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori desu."
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
CYCLE AROUND JAPAN proposes a new journey of Japan, and provides useful information to enjoy the adventure on a bike. Join us on the trip to see inside of Japan that you won't find in the guidebooks.
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 Nike's Backstory
This program traces the story of how Nike founder Phil Knight's fledgling running shoe business was saved from near-collapse more than 40 years ago when a Japanese trading company came to the rescue.
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
Noumea is the capital of the French territory of New Caledonia, the jewel of the South Pacific. In this episode we stroll through the city meeting inhabitants who enjoy life in this island paradise.
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
Our gut brings together bacteria and immune cells to keep our immune system healthy and strong often in surprising ways. Find out why this remarkable organ does a lot more than just process waste.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:10 COOL JAPAN
This "Rediscover Tokyo 2020" episode introduces Nakano and Koenji, neighboring towns popular for their unique retail offerings at modest prices. Foreign visitors rank their best attractions.
02:55 Easy Japanese
#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori desu."
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 Train Cruise
We travel the Northeast Japan coastline and see how recovery has progressed since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Unique trains, delicious seafood, sake and interesting encounters await.
03:55 FLOWERS WILL BLOOM
A charity song produced by NHK to support recovery efforts in the disaster-hit parts of Tohoku. All royalties for composition and lyrics are being donated. Let's expand the awareness around the world.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
CYCLE AROUND JAPAN proposes a new journey of Japan, and provides useful information to enjoy the adventure on a bike. Join us on the trip to see inside of Japan that you won't find in the guidebooks.
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 Nike's Backstory
This program traces the story of how Nike founder Phil Knight's fledgling running shoe business was saved from near-collapse more than 40 years ago when a Japanese trading company came to the rescue.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 Biz Stream
As the 2020 Olympics approaches, the world is placing attention on Japan. This program provides an in-depth look at Japan's latest economic and business developments through a global perspective.
06:40 Direct Talk
Satoshi Miyagi is artistic director of the public theater company SPAC. He is internationally renowned for interpreting classic western plays through a traditional Japanese aesthetic. What drives him?
06:55 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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
Our gut brings together bacteria and immune cells to keep our immune system healthy and strong often in surprising ways. Find out why this remarkable organ does a lot more than just process waste.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 COOL JAPAN
This "Rediscover Tokyo 2020" episode introduces Nakano and Koenji, neighboring towns popular for their unique retail offerings at modest prices. Foreign visitors rank their best attractions.
08:55 Easy Japanese
#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori desu."
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 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 Hometown Stories
Young survivors of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan have been opening up about their experiences. It's helping them to heal, and encouraging others to share their stories.
10:37 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.
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 The Professionals
Ramen shop owner Kazuyuki Takei has been a self-styled "ramen fool" for more than 40 years. Behind his exceptional ramen is the story of a son trying to outdo his dad, a ramen "genius."
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: Karuta Card Games.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 Biz Stream
As the 2020 Olympics approaches, the world is placing attention on Japan. This program provides an in-depth look at Japan's latest economic and business developments through a global perspective.
12:40 Direct Talk
Frances Corner, Head of the influential London College of Fashion, speaks out on why fashion should matter to all of us, and how the global fashion industry can be a force for good.
12:55 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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
Our gut brings together bacteria and immune cells to keep our immune system healthy and strong often in surprising ways. Find out why this remarkable organ does a lot more than just process waste.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 Somewhere Street
Noumea is the capital of the French territory of New Caledonia, the jewel of the South Pacific. In this episode we stroll through the city meeting inhabitants who enjoy life in this island paradise.
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 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 Hometown Stories
Young survivors of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan have been opening up about their experiences. It's helping them to heal, and encouraging others to share their stories.
16:37 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.
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 The Professionals
Ramen shop owner Kazuyuki Takei has been a self-styled "ramen fool" for more than 40 years. Behind his exceptional ramen is the story of a son trying to outdo his dad, a ramen "genius."
17:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Karuta Card Games.
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 GRAND SUMO LIVE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts GRAND SUMO March Tournament Opening Day action live from the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, as all the top wrestlers have their 1st bouts of "the stormy spring 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
Our gut brings together bacteria and immune cells to keep our immune system healthy and strong often in surprising ways. Find out why this remarkable organ does a lot more than just process waste.
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 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.
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
Kim Gee-yang, South Korea's first plus-size model, dreams of a society that will accept diversity and individuality. She talks of the challenges she faces in changing social perceptions.
21:25 BENTO EXPO
Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world, with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!
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 1-9.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "TOKYO EYE 2020" which shows us the popularity of Japanese toys among travelers from abroad. One of them, "KENDAMA," has become so popular that they hold the world championship.
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: Herb chicken Donburi Style.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 Hometown Stories
Young survivors of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan have been opening up about their experiences. It's helping them to heal, and encouraging others to share their stories.
22:37 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.
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 The Professionals
Ramen shop owner Kazuyuki Takei has been a self-styled "ramen fool" for more than 40 years. Behind his exceptional ramen is the story of a son trying to outdo his dad, a ramen "genius."
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: Karuta Card Games.
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 J-MELO
Join May J. for the latest Japanese music! This week, we meet 2 of Japan's most influential rappers: KREVA and AK-69. Plus, we catch up with the idol group STU-48 to hear about their latest release.
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 Algorithm March"...
01:45 BENTO EXPO
Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world, with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!
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
Frances Corner, Head of the influential London College of Fashion, speaks out on why fashion should matter to all of us, and how the global fashion industry can be a force for good.
02:25 Blends
The shime-daiko, featured here at Shibamata Taishakuten temple, is a taiko drum used in noh, kabuki and festivals. Blends features popular Western songs covered with traditional Japanese instruments.
02:30 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 March 10, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
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 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.
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
Young survivors of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan have been opening up about their experiences. It's helping them to heal, and encouraging others to share their stories.
04:37 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.
04:40 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.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:10 The Professionals
Ramen shop owner Kazuyuki Takei has been a self-styled "ramen fool" for more than 40 years. Behind his exceptional ramen is the story of a son trying to outdo his dad, a ramen "genius."
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: Karuta Card Games.
