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.
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 Journey to Oshin's Homeland Part1
Win Morisaki, a Japan-based Myanmar actor, visits sites in Yamagata where the popular drama "Oshin" was set. The Journey starts from Yamadera, a historical temple in snowy mountain.
06:15 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.
06:30 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.
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 Journey to Oshin's Homeland Part2
Win Morisaki, a Japan-based Myanmar actor, visits the Ginzan Hot Springs famous as the setting for the drama "Oshin". The old-fashioned wooden buildings look wonderful in the snow.
07:15 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.
07:30 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.
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 Journey to Oshin's Homeland Part3
A Japan-based Myanmar actor, Win Morisaki experiences the Oshin's snowy world of the drama. His final destination of the trip is the Mogami River.
08:15 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.
08:30 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.
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 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(4)
With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.
09:15 Direct Talk
Takara Belmont is the world's biggest maker of chairs for barbershops and salons. We asked CEO Hidetaka Yoshikawa about how the company has driven innovation in the hair & beauty industry.
09:30 Journeys in Japan
2 men hit the road in mountainous Miyazaki, exploring a beautiful farming hamlet, encountering an adventure playground, and discovering the charming statues of a rice deity.
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.
10:15 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.
10:30 imagine-nation
The Ultraman manga series is being turned into a 3DCG anime. Kenji Kamiyama, known for GITS: Stand Alone Complex, will team up with Shinji Aramaki, the director of APPLESEED, to co-direct this series.
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.
11:15 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.
11:30 Document 72 Hours
Starting with a charm that supposedly brings good luck, we make a series of successive trades with random passersby in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Over 3 days, who will barter - and what will they offer?
11:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPICS Episode 5
The fierce, fast-paced world of Wheelchair Rugby comes alive in the 5th installment of an animated series about Para-sports. Manga megastar Tetsuya Chiba of Ashita no Joe fame created characters.
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.
12:15 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.
12:30 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.
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.
13:15 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.
13:30 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.
14:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
14:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: An Early Summer Stroll.
15:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
15:30 Journeys in Japan
2 men hit the road in mountainous Miyazaki, exploring a beautiful farming hamlet, encountering an adventure playground, and discovering the charming statues of a rice deity.
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.
16:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:23 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.
16:30 imagine-nation
The Ultraman manga series is being turned into a 3DCG anime. Kenji Kamiyama, known for GITS: Stand Alone Complex, will team up with Shinji Aramaki, the director of APPLESEED, to co-direct this series.
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.
17:15 Direct Talk
Olympus has a 70% share of the global gastrointestinal endoscope market. But, in 2011, it was revealed that the company had been hiding massive losses. Sasa steered Olympus through this turbulent era.
17:30 Document 72 Hours
Starting with a charm that supposedly brings good luck, we make a series of successive trades with random passersby in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Over 3 days, who will barter - and what will they offer?
17:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPICS Episode 5
The fierce, fast-paced world of Wheelchair Rugby comes alive in the 5th installment of an animated series about Para-sports. Manga megastar Tetsuya Chiba of Ashita no Joe fame created characters.
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.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Maruoka Castle.
18:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: An Early Summer Stroll.
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.
19:15 Direct Talk
Takara Belmont is the world's biggest maker of chairs for barbershops and salons. We asked CEO Hidetaka Yoshikawa about how the company has driven innovation in the hair & beauty industry.
19:30 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.
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.
20:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Document 72 Hours
Starting with a charm that supposedly brings good luck, we make a series of successive trades with random passersby in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Over 3 days, who will barter - and what will they offer?
20:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPICS Episode 5
The fierce, fast-paced world of Wheelchair Rugby comes alive in the 5th installment of an animated series about Para-sports. Manga megastar Tetsuya Chiba of Ashita no Joe fame created characters.
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
Olympus has a 70% share of the global gastrointestinal endoscope market. But, in 2011, it was revealed that the company had been hiding massive losses. Sasa steered Olympus through this turbulent era.
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.
22:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Journeys in Japan
2 men hit the road in mountainous Miyazaki, exploring a beautiful farming hamlet, encountering an adventure playground, and discovering the charming statues of a rice deity.
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.
23:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 imagine-nation
The Ultraman manga series is being turned into a 3DCG anime. Kenji Kamiyama, known for GITS: Stand Alone Complex, will team up with Shinji Aramaki, the director of APPLESEED, to co-direct this series.
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 Trails to Tsukiji
Japan's most beloved freshwater fish, the AYU, inhabits only the cleanest rivers in the country.Journey with us to the AYU's beautiful natural habitat and discover how the fish is caught and prepared.
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.
01:15 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.
01:30 Science View
Will Japan host the International Linear Collider (ILC), a new gigantic accelerator to study the mysteries of the universe? We'll look at the status of Japan's first international science megaproject.
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.
02:15 Direct Talk
Olympus has a 70% share of the global gastrointestinal endoscope market. But, in 2011, it was revealed that the company had been hiding massive losses. Sasa steered Olympus through this turbulent era.
02:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: An Early Summer Stroll.
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.
03:15 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.
03:30 Journeys in Japan
2 men hit the road in mountainous Miyazaki, exploring a beautiful farming hamlet, encountering an adventure playground, and discovering the charming statues of a rice deity.
04:00 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.
04:40 Direct Talk
Takara Belmont is the world's biggest maker of chairs for barbershops and salons. We asked CEO Hidetaka Yoshikawa about how the company has driven innovation in the hair & beauty industry.
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: Maruoka 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.
05:15 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.
05:30 Document 72 Hours
Starting with a charm that supposedly brings good luck, we make a series of successive trades with random passersby in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Over 3 days, who will barter - and what will they offer?
05:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPICS Episode 5
The fierce, fast-paced world of Wheelchair Rugby comes alive in the 5th installment of an animated series about Para-sports. Manga megastar Tetsuya Chiba of Ashita no Joe fame created characters.
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.
06:15 Direct Talk
Olympus has a 70% share of the global gastrointestinal endoscope market. But, in 2011, it was revealed that the company had been hiding massive losses. Sasa steered Olympus through this turbulent era.
06:30 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.
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.
07:15 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.
07:30 Science View
Will Japan host the International Linear Collider (ILC), a new gigantic accelerator to study the mysteries of the universe? We'll look at the status of Japan's first international science megaproject.
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.
08:15 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.
08:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: An Early Summer Stroll.
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.
09:15 Direct Talk
Paavo Jarvi is one of the most gifted conductors of his generation. How does he draw out the best possible sound from an orchestra? We speak with Jarvi about the present and future of classical music.
09:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Kameido is a friendly neighborhood in the old part of Tokyo. Centerd around a shrine known for beautiful flowers, Kameido has classic Japanese cuisine, new places to enjoy sports and more.
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.
10:15 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.
10:30 Close to ART
The Okada Museum of Art exhibits works from the Edo period, from the 17th to mid-19th centuries. This unique aesthetic that flourished over more than 250 years of peace leaves a lasting impression.
10:45 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Turkey: Cuisine at a Mountain Village / Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh visits a tea leaf farmer in the Black Sea region. He learns to make dishes that are simple yet delicious.
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.
11:15 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.
11:30 Side by Side
30,000 child soldiers were abducted in Uganda's civil war. Now a Japanese NGO is helping them return to society. Some of the program's graduates are helping child war refugees from South Sudan.
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.
12:15 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.
12:30 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.
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.
13:15 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.
13:30 Science View
Will Japan host the International Linear Collider (ILC), a new gigantic accelerator to study the mysteries of the universe? We'll look at the status of Japan's first international science megaproject.
14:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
14:30 KABUKI KOOL
Explore some of the props used by onnagata, kabuki actors who play female roles. A props expert joins actor Nakamura Kazutaro to explain how these items are made and how they're used in performance.
15:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
15:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Kameido is a friendly neighborhood in the old part of Tokyo. Centerd around a shrine known for beautiful flowers, Kameido has classic Japanese cuisine, new places to enjoy sports and more.
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.
16:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:23 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.
16:30 Close to ART
The Okada Museum of Art exhibits works from the Edo period, from the 17th to mid-19th centuries. This unique aesthetic that flourished over more than 250 years of peace leaves a lasting impression.
16:45 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Turkey: Cuisine at a Mountain Village / Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh visits a tea leaf farmer in the Black Sea region. He learns to make dishes that are simple yet delicious.
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.
17:15 Direct Talk
Known for her candid and uncensored content, bisexual Korean-American comedienne Margaret Cho uses the power of comedy to give voice to diversity and enhance communication in a divided world.
17:30 Side by Side
30,000 child soldiers were abducted in Uganda's civil war. Now a Japanese NGO is helping them return to society. Some of the program's graduates are helping child war refugees from South Sudan.
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.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Marugame Castle.
18:30 KABUKI KOOL
Explore some of the props used by onnagata, kabuki actors who play female roles. A props expert joins actor Nakamura Kazutaro to explain how these items are made and how they're used in performance.
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.
19:15 Direct Talk
Paavo Jarvi is one of the most gifted conductors of his generation. How does he draw out the best possible sound from an orchestra? We speak with Jarvi about the present and future of classical music.
19:30 Science View
Will Japan host the International Linear Collider (ILC), a new gigantic accelerator to study the mysteries of the universe? We'll look at the status of Japan's first international science megaproject.
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.
20:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Side by Side
30,000 child soldiers were abducted in Uganda's civil war. Now a Japanese NGO is helping them return to society. Some of the program's graduates are helping child war refugees from South Sudan.
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
Known for her candid and uncensored content, bisexual Korean-American comedienne Margaret Cho uses the power of comedy to give voice to diversity and enhance communication in a divided world.
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.
22:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Kameido is a friendly neighborhood in the old part of Tokyo. Centerd around a shrine known for beautiful flowers, Kameido has classic Japanese cuisine, new places to enjoy sports and more.
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.
23:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 Close to ART
The Okada Museum of Art exhibits works from the Edo period, from the 17th to mid-19th centuries. This unique aesthetic that flourished over more than 250 years of peace leaves a lasting impression.
23:45 Asia's Appetizing Adventures
Turkey: Cuisine at a Mountain Village / Culinary specialist Kentetsu Koh visits a tea leaf farmer in the Black Sea region. He learns to make dishes that are simple yet delicious.
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 Journeys in Japan
Huang Haiyan enjoys a weekend getaway to the mountains of Okumusashi where she forages for edible wild plants, hikes to temples and meets locals, new and old.
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.
01:15 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.
01:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, stay-tight fasteners, nuts used in railroads, bridges, and more that don't shake loose.
01:45 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the story of the revolutionary makeup brushes known in Japanese as "fude."
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.
02:15 Direct Talk
Known for her candid and uncensored content, bisexual Korean-American comedienne Margaret Cho uses the power of comedy to give voice to diversity and enhance communication in a divided world.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
Explore some of the props used by onnagata, kabuki actors who play female roles. A props expert joins actor Nakamura Kazutaro to explain how these items are made and how they're used in performance.
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.
03:15 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.
03:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Kameido is a friendly neighborhood in the old part of Tokyo. Centerd around a shrine known for beautiful flowers, Kameido has classic Japanese cuisine, new places to enjoy sports and more.
04:00 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.
04:40 Direct Talk
Paavo Jarvi is one of the most gifted conductors of his generation. How does he draw out the best possible sound from an orchestra? We speak with Jarvi about the present and future of classical music.
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: Marugame 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.
05:15 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.
05:30 Side by Side
30,000 child soldiers were abducted in Uganda's civil war. Now a Japanese NGO is helping them return to society. Some of the program's graduates are helping child war refugees from South Sudan.
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.
06:15 Direct Talk
Known for her candid and uncensored content, bisexual Korean-American comedienne Margaret Cho uses the power of comedy to give voice to diversity and enhance communication in a divided world.
06:30 Trails to Tsukiji
Japan's most beloved freshwater fish, the AYU, inhabits only the cleanest rivers in the country.Journey with us to the AYU's beautiful natural habitat and discover how the fish is caught and prepared.
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.
07:15 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.
07:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, stay-tight fasteners, nuts used in railroads, bridges, and more that don't shake loose.
07:45 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the story of the revolutionary makeup brushes known in Japanese as "fude."
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.
08:15 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.
08:30 KABUKI KOOL
Explore some of the props used by onnagata, kabuki actors who play female roles. A props expert joins actor Nakamura Kazutaro to explain how these items are made and how they're used in performance.
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.
09:15 Direct Talk
Tatsuo Nomura is the creator of Pokemon GO. Following his passions took him from a modest childhood in China to Silicon Valley, where he's a leading augmented reality game director.
09:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Mirei Shigemori, the ageless modernity of the rock garden. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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.
10:15 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.
10:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Yamanashi. Andy and Shaula visit this prefecture full of forests and mountains, including Mt. Fuji, and see how those resources are used in exceptional craftsmanship.
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.
11:15 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.
11:30 RISING
In Japan, long-distance express coaches are a fast-expanding sector, now with up to 120 million users per year. Follow a service fuelling this growth through an emphasis on safety, comfort, and value.
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.
12:15 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.
12:30 Trails to Tsukiji
Japan's most beloved freshwater fish, the AYU, inhabits only the cleanest rivers in the country.Journey with us to the AYU's beautiful natural habitat and discover how the fish is caught and prepared.
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.
13:15 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.
13:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, stay-tight fasteners, nuts used in railroads, bridges, and more that don't shake loose.
13:45 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the story of the revolutionary makeup brushes known in Japanese as "fude."
14:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
14:30 Lunch ON!
Lunch for Rie Tamakoshi, a ward office employee in Shizuoka, is far from conventional, because she eats rice balls on the run! She's too busy balancing work and raising her kids to be enjoying lunch.
14:55 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: Deep-fried Sesame Coated Meatballs.
15:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Mirei Shigemori, the ageless modernity of the rock garden. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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.
16:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:23 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.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Yamanashi. Andy and Shaula visit this prefecture full of forests and mountains, including Mt. Fuji, and see how those resources are used in exceptional craftsmanship.
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.
17:15 Direct Talk
What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world? According to Meik Wiking, the secret lies in a lifestyle that includes social welfare and the uniquely Danish concept of "hygge."
17:30 RISING
In Japan, long-distance express coaches are a fast-expanding sector, now with up to 120 million users per year. Follow a service fuelling this growth through an emphasis on safety, comfort, and value.
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.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Today: Matsumoto Castle.
18:30 Lunch ON!
Lunch for Rie Tamakoshi, a ward office employee in Shizuoka, is far from conventional, because she eats rice balls on the run! She's too busy balancing work and raising her kids to be enjoying lunch.
18:55 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: Deep-fried Sesame Coated Meatballs.
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.
19:15 Direct Talk
Tatsuo Nomura is the creator of Pokemon GO. Following his passions took him from a modest childhood in China to Silicon Valley, where he's a leading augmented reality game director.
19:30 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, stay-tight fasteners, nuts used in railroads, bridges, and more that don't shake loose.
19:45 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the story of the revolutionary makeup brushes known in Japanese as "fude."
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.
20:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 RISING
In Japan, long-distance express coaches are a fast-expanding sector, now with up to 120 million users per year. Follow a service fuelling this growth through an emphasis on safety, comfort, and value.
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
What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world? According to Meik Wiking, the secret lies in a lifestyle that includes social welfare and the uniquely Danish concept of "hygge."
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.
22:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Mirei Shigemori, the ageless modernity of the rock garden. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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.
23:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Yamanashi. Andy and Shaula visit this prefecture full of forests and mountains, including Mt. Fuji, and see how those resources are used in exceptional craftsmanship.
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 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Napolitan (2) Scallop and Mushroom Gratin. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
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.
01:15 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.
01:30 Japan Railway Journal
Iwate Galaxy Railway is a third sector company in Iwate Prefecture with 5 million visitors annually. See the community-based services the company has developed to boost ridership.
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.
02:15 Direct Talk
What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world? According to Meik Wiking, the secret lies in a lifestyle that includes social welfare and the uniquely Danish concept of "hygge."
02:30 Lunch ON!
Lunch for Rie Tamakoshi, a ward office employee in Shizuoka, is far from conventional, because she eats rice balls on the run! She's too busy balancing work and raising her kids to be enjoying lunch.
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: Deep-fried Sesame Coated Meatballs.
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.
03:15 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.
03:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Mirei Shigemori, the ageless modernity of the rock garden. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
04:00 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.
04:40 Direct Talk
Tatsuo Nomura is the creator of Pokemon GO. Following his passions took him from a modest childhood in China to Silicon Valley, where he's a leading augmented reality game director.
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: Matsumoto 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.
05:15 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.
05:30 RISING
In Japan, long-distance express coaches are a fast-expanding sector, now with up to 120 million users per year. Follow a service fuelling this growth through an emphasis on safety, comfort, and value.
