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
Akiko Yazawa won the backgammon world championships for the second time in 2018 - the culmination of a long road to recovery after being diagnosed with cancer in 2012. How did she gain the advantage?
06:30 J-Trip Plan
Expert traveler guests answer your question and concerns, and give tips on how to enjoy large cities, like Osaka, and traditional towns. Get helpful advice on making your trip to Japan even more fun.
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 Medical Frontiers
CyberKnife is non-invasive, painless radiosurgery for treating cancer. Hard-to-treat cancers can be removed without damaging surrounding tissue. A Japanese doctor improved the technology.
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 The Mark of Beauty
The Mashiko ware is known for its plumpness and earthy texture. But actually, potters in Mashiko town produce wares of all shapes, styles and colors. Lets's enjoy the beauty of Mashiko ware.
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
Japan-born Anyango is the first woman in the world to play the nyatiti, a traditional stringed instrument played by the Luo people of Kenya. What drives her to spread its sound around the world?
09:30 Journeys in Japan
Ryoko Nakajima and Michelle Fujisaki enjoy the barrier-free potential of Nanyo (Yamagata). On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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
This time, we focus on the latest in the highly acclaimed media mixed contents "Sakura Wars." We'll be inviting original creator Ohji Hiroi to our studio to get close to him and go behind the scenes.
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
Home care nurses do more than just keep an eye on people receiving medical treatment at home. For 3 days, we explored the deeper significance of these home visits to residents in western Tokyo.
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
Expert traveler guests answer your question and concerns, and give tips on how to enjoy large cities, like Osaka, and traditional towns. Get helpful advice on making your trip to Japan even more fun.
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
CyberKnife is non-invasive, painless radiosurgery for treating cancer. Hard-to-treat cancers can be removed without damaging surrounding tissue. A Japanese doctor improved the technology.
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 2019
Of late, Venetia takes a daily walk with a friend. She orders special stone-baked bread at a restaurant she knows well. At a blueberry orchard in Shiga, she experiences harvesting and jam making.
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
Ryoko Nakajima and Michelle Fujisaki enjoy the barrier-free potential of Nanyo (Yamagata). On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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
This time, we focus on the latest in the highly acclaimed media mixed contents "Sakura Wars." We'll be inviting original creator Ohji Hiroi to our studio to get close to him and go behind the scenes.
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
Mitsuhiro Takasaki, President of Engineer Inc., developed innovative heavy-duty pliers that can remove stripped or rusted screws with ease. What is his manufacturing philosophy and business strategy?
17:30 Document 72 Hours
Home care nurses do more than just keep an eye on people receiving medical treatment at home. For 3 days, we explored the deeper significance of these home visits to residents in western Tokyo.
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: Bitchu Matsuyama Castle.
18:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto 2019
Of late, Venetia takes a daily walk with a friend. She orders special stone-baked bread at a restaurant she knows well. At a blueberry orchard in Shiga, she experiences harvesting and jam making.
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
Japan-born Anyango is the first woman in the world to play the nyatiti, a traditional stringed instrument played by the Luo people of Kenya. What drives her to spread its sound around the world?
19:30 Medical Frontiers
CyberKnife is non-invasive, painless radiosurgery for treating cancer. Hard-to-treat cancers can be removed without damaging surrounding tissue. A Japanese doctor improved the technology.
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
Home care nurses do more than just keep an eye on people receiving medical treatment at home. For 3 days, we explored the deeper significance of these home visits to residents in western Tokyo.
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
Mitsuhiro Takasaki, President of Engineer Inc., developed innovative heavy-duty pliers that can remove stripped or rusted screws with ease. What is his manufacturing philosophy and business strategy?
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
Ryoko Nakajima and Michelle Fujisaki enjoy the barrier-free potential of Nanyo (Yamagata). On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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
This time, we focus on the latest in the highly acclaimed media mixed contents "Sakura Wars." We'll be inviting original creator Ohji Hiroi to our studio to get close to him and go behind the scenes.
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 Hokkigai
Hokkigai, surf clam, is beloved for its thick meat and unique umami. We visit a port city in Hokkaido and discover advanced hokkigai fishing methods plus various ways of cooking.
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
Quantum computers could potentially break encryption codes, posing a threat to cybersecurity. Find out about "lattice-base cryptography" which may be the solution to withstand quantum computing.
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
Mitsuhiro Takasaki, President of Engineer Inc., developed innovative heavy-duty pliers that can remove stripped or rusted screws with ease. What is his manufacturing philosophy and business strategy?
02:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto 2019
Of late, Venetia takes a daily walk with a friend. She orders special stone-baked bread at a restaurant she knows well. At a blueberry orchard in Shiga, she experiences harvesting and jam making.
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
Ryoko Nakajima and Michelle Fujisaki enjoy the barrier-free potential of Nanyo (Yamagata). On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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
Japan-born Anyango is the first woman in the world to play the nyatiti, a traditional stringed instrument played by the Luo people of Kenya. What drives her to spread its sound around the world?
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: Bitchu Matsuyama 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
Home care nurses do more than just keep an eye on people receiving medical treatment at home. For 3 days, we explored the deeper significance of these home visits to residents in western Tokyo.
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
Mitsuhiro Takasaki, President of Engineer Inc., developed innovative heavy-duty pliers that can remove stripped or rusted screws with ease. What is his manufacturing philosophy and business strategy?
06:30 Japanology Plus
Insects: Markers of Japan's changing seasons. 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
Quantum computers could potentially break encryption codes, posing a threat to cybersecurity. Find out about "lattice-base cryptography" which may be the solution to withstand quantum computing.
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 2019
Of late, Venetia takes a daily walk with a friend. She orders special stone-baked bread at a restaurant she knows well. At a blueberry orchard in Shiga, she experiences harvesting and jam making.
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
Haiyan Zhang, Innovation Director at Microsoft Research, Cambridge, has made a name for herself as an inventor, specializing in technologies to help those living with disabilities and illness.
09:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Tokyo is home to many world record holders. Today, YouTuber John will help us discover how ingenious design, hard work and even a sense of fun helped Tokyo become "number one" in so many categories.
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 Akita Museum of Modern Art in northern Japan exhibits works of local artists. Its 18th-century Akita Ranga exhibit shows the first traces of Western techniques incorporated into Japanese art.
10:45 Through the Kitchen Window
We learn 92-year-old Tami Hiyama's recipe for "chirashi-zushi," a special kind of sushi eaten at family celebrations. What does "chirashi" mean to Tami? We discover her recipes for life.
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
Natural disasters are always a threat in Indonesia. A Kobe community radio station set up after the 1995 quake supports Indonesian community stations with tips on disaster prevention and programming.
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
Insects: Markers of Japan's changing seasons. 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
Quantum computers could potentially break encryption codes, posing a threat to cybersecurity. Find out about "lattice-base cryptography" which may be the solution to withstand quantum computing.
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
Kabuki is full of music played both on and off stage. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku.
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.
15:15 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.
15:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Tokyo is home to many world record holders. Today, YouTuber John will help us discover how ingenious design, hard work and even a sense of fun helped Tokyo become "number one" in so many categories.
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 Akita Museum of Modern Art in northern Japan exhibits works of local artists. Its 18th-century Akita Ranga exhibit shows the first traces of Western techniques incorporated into Japanese art.
16:45 Through the Kitchen Window
We learn 92-year-old Tami Hiyama's recipe for "chirashi-zushi," a special kind of sushi eaten at family celebrations. What does "chirashi" mean to Tami? We discover her recipes for life.
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
Giles Martin is an award-winning music producer at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios. He has remixed 3 of The Beatles' albums and is at the forefront of changes in the music industry.
17:30 Side by Side
Natural disasters are always a threat in Indonesia. A Kobe community radio station set up after the 1995 quake supports Indonesian community stations with tips on disaster prevention and programming.
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: Onbashira.
18:30 KABUKI KOOL
Kabuki is full of music played both on and off stage. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku.
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
Haiyan Zhang, Innovation Director at Microsoft Research, Cambridge, has made a name for herself as an inventor, specializing in technologies to help those living with disabilities and illness.
19:30 Science View
Quantum computers could potentially break encryption codes, posing a threat to cybersecurity. Find out about "lattice-base cryptography" which may be the solution to withstand quantum computing.
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
Natural disasters are always a threat in Indonesia. A Kobe community radio station set up after the 1995 quake supports Indonesian community stations with tips on disaster prevention and programming.
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
Since 2003, Dr. Tetsu Nakamura has built irrigation canals in a drought-plagued region of Afghanistan where people were starving. We hear how his project has succeeded in the face of huge challenges.
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
Tokyo is home to many world record holders. Today, YouTuber John will help us discover how ingenious design, hard work and even a sense of fun helped Tokyo become "number one" in so many categories.
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 Akita Museum of Modern Art in northern Japan exhibits works of local artists. Its 18th-century Akita Ranga exhibit shows the first traces of Western techniques incorporated into Japanese art.
23:45 Through the Kitchen Window
We learn 92-year-old Tami Hiyama's recipe for "chirashi-zushi," a special kind of sushi eaten at family celebrations. What does "chirashi" mean to Tami? We discover her recipes for life.
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
Narrator Bill Sullivan escapes the studio for Fukuoka where he discovers a vibrant city framed by its dual history, as a merchant and samurai town, and the respective cultures it produced.
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 great gear
[Wooden Furniture Network, Cycle Mode 2019, The Heart of Surgery Training], "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
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
Since 2003, Dr. Tetsu Nakamura has built irrigation canals in a drought-plagued region of Afghanistan where people were starving. We hear how his project has succeeded in the face of huge challenges.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
Kabuki is full of music played both on and off stage. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku.
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
Tokyo is home to many world record holders. Today, YouTuber John will help us discover how ingenious design, hard work and even a sense of fun helped Tokyo become "number one" in so many categories.
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
Haiyan Zhang, Innovation Director at Microsoft Research, Cambridge, has made a name for herself as an inventor, specializing in technologies to help those living with disabilities and illness.
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: Onbashira.
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
Natural disasters are always a threat in Indonesia. A Kobe community radio station set up after the 1995 quake supports Indonesian community stations with tips on disaster prevention and programming.
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
Since 2003, Dr. Tetsu Nakamura has built irrigation canals in a drought-plagued region of Afghanistan where people were starving. We hear how his project has succeeded in the face of huge challenges.
06:30 Hokkigai
Hokkigai, surf clam, is beloved for its thick meat and unique umami. We visit a port city in Hokkaido and discover advanced hokkigai fishing methods plus various ways of cooking.
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 great gear
[Wooden Furniture Network, Cycle Mode 2019, The Heart of Surgery Training], "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
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
Kabuki is full of music played both on and off stage. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku.
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
World-renowned Russian film director Alexander Sokurov tells us why he constantly portrays power in his movies and presents his thoughts on the effects of war on humanity and culture.
09:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Awatasai, an ancient festival of protection. Kyoto, the ancient capital, continues to be innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 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: New Materials. Economic growth at the cost of environmental damage: new materials can cause issues but new solutions are being designed. Learn more with fashion designer Yuima Nakazato.
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
Follow a firm using IT to solve the world's garbage problems, from a litter-picking social media app to an AI system that scans streets for trash, and a survey of plastic waste in water around Japan.
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 Hokkigai
Hokkigai, surf clam, is beloved for its thick meat and unique umami. We visit a port city in Hokkaido and discover advanced hokkigai fishing methods plus various ways of cooking.
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 great gear
[Wooden Furniture Network, Cycle Mode 2019, The Heart of Surgery Training], "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
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!
An editor of a Japanese manga magazine for girls is always on the lookout for cute items to use for the Furoku, the gift that comes with the magazine. For lunch, she charges up with spicy curry.
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: Japanese Style Curry and Rice.
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: Awatasai, an ancient festival of protection. Kyoto, the ancient capital, continues to be innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 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: New Materials. Economic growth at the cost of environmental damage: new materials can cause issues but new solutions are being designed. Learn more with fashion designer Yuima Nakazato.
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
Yoshua Bengio, a frontrunner in AI research and a recipient of the Turing Award in 2019, discusses AI's potential and its inherent risks. What is the best way forward for humans to coexist with AI?
17:30 RISING
Follow a firm using IT to solve the world's garbage problems, from a litter-picking social media app to an AI system that scans streets for trash, and a survey of plastic waste in water around Japan.
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: Namahage.
18:30 Lunch ON!
An editor of a Japanese manga magazine for girls is always on the lookout for cute items to use for the Furoku, the gift that comes with the magazine. For lunch, she charges up with spicy curry.
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: Japanese Style Curry and Rice.
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
World-renowned Russian film director Alexander Sokurov tells us why he constantly portrays power in his movies and presents his thoughts on the effects of war on humanity and culture.
19:30 great gear
[Wooden Furniture Network, Cycle Mode 2019, The Heart of Surgery Training], "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
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
Follow a firm using IT to solve the world's garbage problems, from a litter-picking social media app to an AI system that scans streets for trash, and a survey of plastic waste in water around Japan.
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
Yoshua Bengio, a frontrunner in AI research and a recipient of the Turing Award in 2019, discusses AI's potential and its inherent risks. What is the best way forward for humans to coexist with AI?
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: Awatasai, an ancient festival of protection. Kyoto, the ancient capital, continues to be innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 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: New Materials. Economic growth at the cost of environmental damage: new materials can cause issues but new solutions are being designed. Learn more with fashion designer Yuima Nakazato.
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) Deep-fried fish with An-Sauce (2) Mushroom Rice Trio. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
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
5 Chuo Line stations are currently developing the viaducts beneath the railway, bringing the towns and stations together with new shops and facilities. See JR East's "Ekinaka" development strategy.
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
Yoshua Bengio, a frontrunner in AI research and a recipient of the Turing Award in 2019, discusses AI's potential and its inherent risks. What is the best way forward for humans to coexist with AI?
02:30 Lunch ON!
An editor of a Japanese manga magazine for girls is always on the lookout for cute items to use for the Furoku, the gift that comes with the magazine. For lunch, she charges up with spicy curry.
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: Japanese Style Curry and Rice.
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: Awatasai, an ancient festival of protection. Kyoto, the ancient capital, continues to be innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 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
World-renowned Russian film director Alexander Sokurov tells us why he constantly portrays power in his movies and presents his thoughts on the effects of war on humanity and culture.
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: Namahage.
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
Follow a firm using IT to solve the world's garbage problems, from a litter-picking social media app to an AI system that scans streets for trash, and a survey of plastic waste in water around Japan.
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
Yoshua Bengio, a frontrunner in AI research and a recipient of the Turing Award in 2019, discusses AI's potential and its inherent risks. What is the best way forward for humans to coexist with AI?
06:30 Journeys in Japan
Narrator Bill Sullivan escapes the studio for Fukuoka where he discovers a vibrant city framed by its dual history, as a merchant and samurai town, and the respective cultures it produced.
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 Railway Journal
5 Chuo Line stations are currently developing the viaducts beneath the railway, bringing the towns and stations together with new shops and facilities. See JR East's "Ekinaka" development strategy.
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 Lunch ON!
An editor of a Japanese manga magazine for girls is always on the lookout for cute items to use for the Furoku, the gift that comes with the magazine. For lunch, she charges up with spicy curry.
08:55 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: Japanese Style Curry and Rice.
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
Compost entrepreneur and "zero waste" educator Pashon Murray has made sustainability profitable by turning food waste from corporations into healthy soil for Detroit's urban farmers.
09:30 The Beautiful Airport
The program introduces the attractions of Kansai International Airport over 24 hours, including the careful work of the staff, customer service filled with hospitality, and robot vacuum cleaners.
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 Kawaii International
If you have ever wanted to know more about Japan's anime and technology culture, this is a must-see episode for you. Figaro Tseng from Taiwan explores the diverse world of otaku experiences in Tokyo!
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 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. Today: Homegrown Sustainable Forestry - Indonesia
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 Journeys in Japan
Narrator Bill Sullivan escapes the studio for Fukuoka where he discovers a vibrant city framed by its dual history, as a merchant and samurai town, and the respective cultures it produced.
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 Railway Journal
5 Chuo Line stations are currently developing the viaducts beneath the railway, bringing the towns and stations together with new shops and facilities. See JR East's "Ekinaka" development strategy.
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 J-Arena
Karate as a sport comprises both one-on-one bouts as well as kata, specific sets of movements embodying the essence of the martial art. We explore karate past and present with a special focus on kata.
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 The Beautiful Airport
The program introduces the attractions of Kansai International Airport over 24 hours, including the careful work of the staff, customer service filled with hospitality, and robot vacuum cleaners.
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 Kawaii International
If you have ever wanted to know more about Japan's anime and technology culture, this is a must-see episode for you. Figaro Tseng from Taiwan explores the diverse world of otaku experiences in Tokyo!
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
The key to helping Syrian refugees is to enable refugee widows to earn their own living and raise their children. Jihan Kaisi, the executive director of an NGO, is generating employment for them.
17:30 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. Today: Homegrown Sustainable Forestry - Indonesia
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: The snow monsters of Mt. Zao.
18:30 J-Arena
Karate as a sport comprises both one-on-one bouts as well as kata, specific sets of movements embodying the essence of the martial art. We explore karate past and present with a special focus on kata.
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
Compost entrepreneur and "zero waste" educator Pashon Murray has made sustainability profitable by turning food waste from corporations into healthy soil for Detroit's urban farmers.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
5 Chuo Line stations are currently developing the viaducts beneath the railway, bringing the towns and stations together with new shops and facilities. See JR East's "Ekinaka" development strategy.
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 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. Today: Homegrown Sustainable Forestry - Indonesia
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
The key to helping Syrian refugees is to enable refugee widows to earn their own living and raise their children. Jihan Kaisi, the executive director of an NGO, is generating employment for them.
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 The Beautiful Airport
The program introduces the attractions of Kansai International Airport over 24 hours, including the careful work of the staff, customer service filled with hospitality, and robot vacuum cleaners.
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 Kawaii International
If you have ever wanted to know more about Japan's anime and technology culture, this is a must-see episode for you. Figaro Tseng from Taiwan explores the diverse world of otaku experiences in Tokyo!
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.
00:10 BIZ STREAM
This episode introduces ways that abandoned spaces such as schools and hospitals are being repurposed to turn a profit and provide an economic spark to areas that are in decline across Japan.
00:40 #TOKYO
Let's go to Yanesen, an area known for its old friendly working-class atmosphere. We highlight a place to enjoy the cherry blossoms and also shopping streets lined with traditional shops.
00:55 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.
01:00 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 Today's Close-Up
In a recent program, we took a look at the widespread use of physical restraint in hopitals and efforts to reduce the practice. In this program, medical workers debate the issue in studio.
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
The key to helping Syrian refugees is to enable refugee widows to earn their own living and raise their children. Jihan Kaisi, the executive director of an NGO, is generating employment for them.
02:30 J-Arena
Karate as a sport comprises both one-on-one bouts as well as kata, specific sets of movements embodying the essence of the martial art. We explore karate past and present with a special focus on kata.
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 The Beautiful Airport
The program introduces the attractions of Kansai International Airport over 24 hours, including the careful work of the staff, customer service filled with hospitality, and robot vacuum cleaners.
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
Compost entrepreneur and "zero waste" educator Pashon Murray has made sustainability profitable by turning food waste from corporations into healthy soil for Detroit's urban farmers.
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: The snow monsters of Mt. Zao.
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 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. Today: Homegrown Sustainable Forestry - Indonesia
