NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 Somewhere Street mini
The port town of Quanzhou in southern China flourished for many years as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. In this episode we meet residents who share the powerful history of its past.
00:25 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Foreign residents introduce their favorite museums in Japan: an art museum in Shikoku packed with masterpieces, a space museum and university museums in Tokyo, and a sword-making museum in Shimane.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 Have A Nice Stay!
In this episode, we'll take you to Nara. Due to its past as the first permanent capital, it remains full of historic treasures. We'll visit some historical buildings that can be stayed in the city.
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. Lake Akan, "marimo" moss ball's home. The only place in the World.
06:40 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Unexplored Angel Falls, Guiana Highlands, South America.
06:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "CYCLE AROUND JAPAN" with new MC, Rena Matsui and her partner, AI speaker. They present the attractiveness of the show in which the traveler visited Oirase, deep in Aomori.
06:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this 5-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Tonjiru - Pork and Vegetable Miso Soup.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 J-MELO
Join May J. for the first of 2 musical visits to Yamagata! This week, members of idol group SKE48 report on local ramen, and local ramen ambassador Tiina Kariina sings pop classics from the Showa era.
07:40 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Algorithm March", etc.
07:45 Japan-easy
Today: "Ko-, so-, and a-" to show position, and "do-" for asking questions. Through basic conversations, viewers will see that "Japanese is Easy!"
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 Somewhere Street
Ushuaia, Argentina is the world's southernmost city. People seeking work from all over South America have moved here. In this episode, we explore Ushuaia and meet its friendly, kindhearted residents.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 NHK Symphony Orchestra
NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo has played a leading role in Japan's classical music scene for over 90 years. Tune in for Brahms's Symphony No. 4, conducted by Fabio Luisi.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 Home Sweet Tokyo season 2
Bryan thought he loved Japanese horror films until a nice family trip to a hot spring takes a mysterious turn. He learns way more about yokai ghosts than he wanted to!
10:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc makes a bento with sukiyaki, which is popular worldwide. Maki makes a Japanese-style sandwich bento, with butter-soy sauce pork and vegetables. Bento Trip features a bento shop in Paris, France.
10:45 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: making apologies. Loraine from Philippines has just started working at a housekeeping company. She will tackle a roleplay to help her explain and apologize when unexpected things happen.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:10 Home Sweet Tokyo season 2
When Bryan's possessions arrive from the UK he just cannot get rid of anything. Tsuneo tackles some tidying up he has been avoiding since his wife passed away. How do you tidy up, the Japanese way?
11:30 Inside Lens
Seung-ho, calls himself a singer/entertainer, is the principal of a specialized high school in Seoul. He encourages his students who don't go to universities to discover their dreams during a year.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:10 Direct Talk
Charles E. McJilton runs a food bank in Japan, collecting food from manufacturers and retailers that is for various reasons safe but unsellable, and provides them to those in need. What drives him?
12:25 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
12:30 Have A Nice Stay!
In this episode, we'll take you to Nara. Due to its past as the first permanent capital, it remains full of historic treasures. We'll visit some historical buildings that can be stayed in the city.
12:45 Selfie Japan! Nara
Duan Wenning visits Yamatokoriyama City in Nara Pref. which is well-known for its goldfish farms. She enjoys a traditional game of goldfish-scooping and takes a selfie with the beautiful goldfish.
12:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "CYCLE AROUND JAPAN" with new MC, Rena Matsui and her partner, AI speaker. They present the attractiveness of the show in which the traveler visited Oirase, deep in Aomori.
12:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this 5-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Tonjiru - Pork and Vegetable Miso Soup.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 Japan Sportscope
The show introduces sporting spots in and around Tokyo where foreign travelers can easily visit during their stay. This time we present a bouldering gym at Akihabara, just 5 minutes from the station.
13:20 Japan Sportscope
The show introduces sporting spots in and around Tokyo where foreign travelers can easily visit during their stay. This time we present a skateboard-park in Tokyo within 30 minutes from Tokyo Station.
13:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for the first of 2 musical visits to Yamagata! This week, members of idol group SKE48 report on local ramen, and local ramen ambassador Tiina Kariina sings pop classics from the Showa era.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Ramen Noodles.
14:30 The Mark of Beauty
Christianity reached Japan 470 years ago. Churches were built across the country, and each fused with its local community to evolve in a unique way. Behold Japan's enchanting world of churches.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 NHK Symphony Orchestra
NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo has played a leading role in Japan's classical music scene for over 90 years. Tune in for Brahms's Symphony No. 4, conducted by Fabio Luisi.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 Home Sweet Tokyo season 2
Bryan thought he loved Japanese horror films until a nice family trip to a hot spring takes a mysterious turn. He learns way more about yokai ghosts than he wanted to!
16:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc makes a bento with sukiyaki, which is popular worldwide. Maki makes a Japanese-style sandwich bento, with butter-soy sauce pork and vegetables. Bento Trip features a bento shop in Paris, France.
16:45 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: making apologies. Loraine from Philippines has just started working at a housekeeping company. She will tackle a roleplay to help her explain and apologize when unexpected things happen.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:10 Selfie Japan! Chiba
We will introduce selfie sites across Japan for young Chinese people. Individual trips to Japan is booming among them. Visit landscapes and local people full of charm.
17:15 Direct Talk
Representatives from companies worldwide visit camping gear maker Snow Peak to catch a glimpse of President and CEO Tohru Yamai's manufacturing philosophy at work. Yamai himself offers some insights.
17:30 Inside Lens
Seung-ho, calls himself a singer/entertainer, is the principal of a specialized high school in Seoul. He encourages his students who don't go to universities to discover their dreams during a year.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 Home Sweet Tokyo season 2
When Bryan's possessions arrive from the UK he just cannot get rid of anything. Tsuneo tackles some tidying up he has been avoiding since his wife passed away. How do you tidy up, the Japanese way?
18:30 The Mark of Beauty
Christianity reached Japan 470 years ago. Churches were built across the country, and each fused with its local community to evolve in a unique way. Behold Japan's enchanting world of churches.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 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: Origami.
19:15 Direct Talk
Charles E. McJilton runs a food bank in Japan, collecting food from manufacturers and retailers that is for various reasons safe but unsellable, and provides them to those in need. What drives him?
19:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for the first of 2 musical visits to Yamagata! This week, members of idol group SKE48 report on local ramen, and local ramen ambassador Tiina Kariina sings pop classics from the Showa era.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:10 NHK Symphony Orchestra
NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo has played a leading role in Japan's classical music scene for over 90 years. Tune in for Brahms's Symphony No. 4, conducted by Fabio Luisi.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:10 Inside Lens
Seung-ho, calls himself a singer/entertainer, is the principal of a specialized high school in Seoul. He encourages his students who don't go to universities to discover their dreams during a year.
21:40 Direct Talk
Representatives from companies worldwide visit camping gear maker Snow Peak to catch a glimpse of President and CEO Tohru Yamai's manufacturing philosophy at work. Yamai himself offers some insights.
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 WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:10 Home Sweet Tokyo season 2
Bryan thought he loved Japanese horror films until a nice family trip to a hot spring takes a mysterious turn. He learns way more about yokai ghosts than he wanted to!
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: Spring in Tohoku.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:10 Home Sweet Tokyo season 2
When Bryan's possessions arrive from the UK he just cannot get rid of anything. Tsuneo tackles some tidying up he has been avoiding since his wife passed away. How do you tidy up, the Japanese way?
23:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc makes a bento with sukiyaki, which is popular worldwide. Maki makes a Japanese-style sandwich bento, with butter-soy sauce pork and vegetables. Bento Trip features a bento shop in Paris, France.
23:45 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: making apologies. Loraine from Philippines has just started working at a housekeeping company. She will tackle a roleplay to help her explain and apologize when unexpected things happen.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Japanology Plus
Many Japanese have a distinctive sense of the divine. Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:10 Ceramic Treasures
Today: Mashiko-yaki, Tochigi Prefecture. We will visit the potters from all over Japan and discover their ceramics heritage by introducing the culture and historical background.
01:25 Selfie Japan! Chiba
We will introduce selfie sites across Japan for young Chinese people. Individual trips to Japan is booming among them. Visit landscapes and local people full of charm.
01:30 Medical Frontiers
Even minor leg or foot problems can lead to serious health issues - some requiring amputation. Find out how experts at a Japanese medical center are working to tackle the issue, and save limbs.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 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: Hina Dolls.
02:15 Direct Talk
Representatives from companies worldwide visit camping gear maker Snow Peak to catch a glimpse of President and CEO Tohru Yamai's manufacturing philosophy at work. Yamai himself offers some insights.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
Christianity reached Japan 470 years ago. Churches were built across the country, and each fused with its local community to evolve in a unique way. Behold Japan's enchanting world of churches.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 NHK Symphony Orchestra
NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo has played a leading role in Japan's classical music scene for over 90 years. Tune in for Brahms's Symphony No. 4, conducted by Fabio Luisi.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:10 Home Sweet Tokyo season 2
Bryan thought he loved Japanese horror films until a nice family trip to a hot spring takes a mysterious turn. He learns way more about yokai ghosts than he wanted to!
04:30 Fresh Eyes on Japan
Batlet Milanzi introduces Oki-gusuri, a unique medicine system of Japan where people "use now, pay later." In order to dig deeper into the folklore and the birthplace of Oki-gusuri, she visits Toyama.
04:40 Direct Talk
Charles E. McJilton runs a food bank in Japan, collecting food from manufacturers and retailers that is for various reasons safe but unsellable, and provides them to those in need. What drives him?
04:55 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.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
05:10 Home Sweet Tokyo season 2
When Bryan's possessions arrive from the UK he just cannot get rid of anything. Tsuneo tackles some tidying up he has been avoiding since his wife passed away. How do you tidy up, the Japanese way?
05:30 Inside Lens
Seung-ho, calls himself a singer/entertainer, is the principal of a specialized high school in Seoul. He encourages his students who don't go to universities to discover their dreams during a year.
