NHK 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.
