NHK 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.
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.
06:10 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.
NHK 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.
