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
Japanese doctors have come up with a unique way of using the da Vinci surgical robot that has led to a dramatic drop in the rate of complications. We report from the front line of robotic surgery.
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 craft of brewing sake, Japan's very own alcoholic drink goes back centuries. While traditional techniques continue to be used, there are those who are making new sake for the people of today.
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 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 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.
09:30 Journeys in Japan
Alfie Goodrich heads to Japan's southernmost inhabited island, Hateruma (Okinawa Pref). 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 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Saikyo-zuke with Spanish Mackerel (2) Yakitori-don Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
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
The blooming cherry trees in a cemetery in Tokyo are in fact graves for those who wish to return to nature after death. We spoke to people visiting the final resting place of their loved ones.
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 Jared Diamond's Wisdom of Mankind
Jared Diamond looks to traditional societies for solutions to modern problems. The first lecture examines how our modern diet and lifestyles have strayed from evolution's course.
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
Japanese doctors have come up with a unique way of using the da Vinci surgical robot that has led to a dramatic drop in the rate of complications. We report from the front line of robotic surgery.
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 Direct Talk
In 2017, Masako Wakamiya developed her first smartphone app. She was 81 years old at the time. We speak with her about how the digital world can change the lives and lifestyles of seniors.
14:45 Hypertension: Lower is Better
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a serious condition that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and dementia. Find out how to make lifestyle changes that will help you lower your blood pressure.
14:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
The popular cycling manga and anime series "Yowamushi Pedal" introduces real-life para athlete Shota Kawamoto who pedals with a single leg. He competes in a road race with Sakamichi Onoda.
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
Alfie Goodrich heads to Japan's southernmost inhabited island, Hateruma (Okinawa Pref). 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 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
16:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Saikyo-zuke with Spanish Mackerel (2) Yakitori-don Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
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
Aiya is a time-honored matcha green tea producer offering a diverse range of matcha products. It has worked to spread matcha culture worldwide. 5th generation president Takeo Sugita talks strategy.
17:30 Document 72 Hours
The blooming cherry trees in a cemetery in Tokyo are in fact graves for those who wish to return to nature after death. We spoke to people visiting the final resting place of their loved ones.
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 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.
18:30 Direct Talk
A young Rwandan female entrepreneur has had success producing and marketing beetroot wine and providing stable employment for local women. The program follows her battle to succeed in business.
18:45 Hypertension: Lower is Better
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a serious condition that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and dementia. Find out how to make lifestyle changes that will help you lower your blood pressure.
18:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
The popular cycling manga and anime series "Yowamushi Pedal" introduces real-life para athlete Shota Kawamoto who pedals with a single leg. He competes in a road race with Sakamichi Onoda.
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
Satoshi Fukushima lost his eyesight at 9 and hearing at 18. He is a professor of disability studies at the University of Tokyo. What is his vision for a society where everyone can live happily?
19:30 Medical Frontiers
Japanese doctors have come up with a unique way of using the da Vinci surgical robot that has led to a dramatic drop in the rate of complications. We report from the front line of robotic surgery.
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
The blooming cherry trees in a cemetery in Tokyo are in fact graves for those who wish to return to nature after death. We spoke to people visiting the final resting place of their loved ones.
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
Aiya is a time-honored matcha green tea producer offering a diverse range of matcha products. It has worked to spread matcha culture worldwide. 5th generation president Takeo Sugita talks strategy.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
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
Alfie Goodrich heads to Japan's southernmost inhabited island, Hateruma (Okinawa Pref). 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 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Saikyo-zuke with Spanish Mackerel (2) Yakitori-don Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
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 Oishii Tokyo
In Japan, most VINEGAR is made from rice. Join us as we learn more about rice VINEGAR, a subtly sour ingredient that matches all kinds of Japanese cuisine and is vital in the making of sushi.
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
Japan's new gravitational wave detector KAGRA began full-scale operation in February 2020. Designed to offer the world's best performance, KAGRA is heralding a new era in astronomy.
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
Aiya is a time-honored matcha green tea producer offering a diverse range of matcha products. It has worked to spread matcha culture worldwide. 5th generation president Takeo Sugita talks strategy.
02:30 Direct Talk
Houriya Taheri, the Middle East's first FIFA A-licensed women's soccer coach, speaks on what women athletes in the region, whose participation has been limited, need to help them spread their wings.
02:45 Hypertension: Lower is Better
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a serious condition that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and dementia. Find out how to make lifestyle changes that will help you lower your blood pressure.
02:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
The popular cycling manga and anime series "Yowamushi Pedal" introduces real-life para athlete Shota Kawamoto who pedals with a single leg. He competes in a road race with Sakamichi Onoda.
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
Alfie Goodrich heads to Japan's southernmost inhabited island, Hateruma (Okinawa Pref). 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
Satoshi Fukushima lost his eyesight at 9 and hearing at 18. He is a professor of disability studies at the University of Tokyo. What is his vision for a society where everyone can live happily?
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
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
The blooming cherry trees in a cemetery in Tokyo are in fact graves for those who wish to return to nature after death. We spoke to people visiting the final resting place of their loved ones.
Plastic trash is piling up in ports in Malaysia and polluting beaches in Indonesia. Illegal dumping risks public health. We go there to see what people are doing to fight back.
06:30 Japanology Plus
Wolfgang Loeger: one of Tokyo's few foreign taxi drivers. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, Loeger explains how he ended up driving a taxi in Tokyo, and tells us about his experiences.
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
Japan's new gravitational wave detector KAGRA began full-scale operation in February 2020. Designed to offer the world's best performance, KAGRA is heralding a new era in astronomy.
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 Direct Talk
Albert Lin is an award-winning explorer and scientist from California who is innovating technology to uncover hidden stories of history from lost civilizations and ancient ruins all over the world.
08:45 Hypertension: Lower is Better
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a serious condition that can lead to heart attacks, strokes and dementia. Find out how to make lifestyle changes that will help you lower your blood pressure.
08:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
The popular cycling manga and anime series "Yowamushi Pedal" introduces real-life para athlete Shota Kawamoto who pedals with a single leg. He competes in a road race with Sakamichi Onoda.
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 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 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.
09:30 Home Sweet Tokyo
Londoner Bryan is struggling with the idea of allowing 6 year old Alice to walk to school by herself, but his wife Itsuki brushes his protest away because "Japan is so safe".
09:47 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
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 A Treasured Creation
This first episode will feature a bamboo basket made from a special bamboo grown only in the Awa region on Shikoku. We observe as a craftsman demonstrates to transform bamboo into a masterwork.
10:45 Through the Kitchen Window
2 sisters have adopted "shojin ryori" a kind of Buddhist vegetarian diet, inspiring them to create and share recipes. Initially a fun project, it has gradually changed their outlook on 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
China's Yunnan Province was once the center of mining activities that devastated the land. One former mining manager wants to revitalize the region with help from a Tokyo cafe owner-through coffee.
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
Wolfgang Loeger: one of Tokyo's few foreign taxi drivers. In a Japanophiles interview with Peter Barakan, Loeger explains how he ended up driving a taxi in Tokyo, and tells us about his experiences.
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
Japan's new gravitational wave detector KAGRA began full-scale operation in February 2020. Designed to offer the world's best performance, KAGRA is heralding a new era in astronomy.
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
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the fantastic play, "The Dance of the Earth Spider," where one actor skillfully switches between 5 very different roles.
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 Home Sweet Tokyo
Londoner Bryan is struggling with the idea of allowing 6 year old Alice to walk to school by herself, but his wife Itsuki brushes his protest away because "Japan is so safe".
15:47 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
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 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(3)
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
16:30 A Treasured Creation
This first episode will feature a bamboo basket made from a special bamboo grown only in the Awa region on Shikoku. We observe as a craftsman demonstrates to transform bamboo into a masterwork.
16:45 Through the Kitchen Window
2 sisters have adopted "shojin ryori" a kind of Buddhist vegetarian diet, inspiring them to create and share recipes. Initially a fun project, it has gradually changed their outlook on 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
Patrick Ky of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency discusses the decision to ground the Boeing 737 Max after 2 fatal crashes, why the plane is still grounded and the future of aviation safety.
17:30 Side by Side
China's Yunnan Province was once the center of mining activities that devastated the land. One former mining manager wants to revitalize the region with help from a Tokyo cafe owner-through coffee.
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 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.
18:30 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the fantastic play, "The Dance of the Earth Spider," where one actor skillfully switches between 5 very different roles.
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
Bart Roetert, co-founder of Instock, a restaurant in the Netherlands, has rescued 800,000 kilograms of food waste. He tells how to address food waste issues in an efficient and positive manner.
19:30 Science View
Japan's new gravitational wave detector KAGRA began full-scale operation in February 2020. Designed to offer the world's best performance, KAGRA is heralding a new era in astronomy.
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
China's Yunnan Province was once the center of mining activities that devastated the land. One former mining manager wants to revitalize the region with help from a Tokyo cafe owner-through coffee.
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
Patrick Ky of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency discusses the decision to ground the Boeing 737 Max after 2 fatal crashes, why the plane is still grounded and the future of aviation safety.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(3)
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
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 Home Sweet Tokyo
Londoner Bryan is struggling with the idea of allowing 6 year old Alice to walk to school by herself, but his wife Itsuki brushes his protest away because "Japan is so safe".
22:47 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
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 A Treasured Creation
This first episode will feature a bamboo basket made from a special bamboo grown only in the Awa region on Shikoku. We observe as a craftsman demonstrates to transform bamboo into a masterwork.
23:45 Through the Kitchen Window
2 sisters have adopted "shojin ryori" a kind of Buddhist vegetarian diet, inspiring them to create and share recipes. Initially a fun project, it has gradually changed their outlook on 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
James Lambiasi discovers Okinawa through its architecture, both traditional and modern. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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 Host Town Tales #5
We will be focusing on efforts by culinary experts in Tsurugashima City, Saitama Prefecture as they welcome young judo athletes from Myanmar with original dishes.
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, pedal assist electric bicycles, which give you a helpful boost of power when you pedal.
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
Patrick Ky of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency discusses the decision to ground the Boeing 737 Max after 2 fatal crashes, why the plane is still grounded and the future of aviation safety.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the fantastic play, "The Dance of the Earth Spider," where one actor skillfully switches between 5 very different roles.
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 Home Sweet Tokyo
Londoner Bryan is struggling with the idea of allowing 6 year old Alice to walk to school by herself, but his wife Itsuki brushes his protest away because "Japan is so safe".
03:47 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
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
Bart Roetert, co-founder of Instock, a restaurant in the Netherlands, has rescued 800,000 kilograms of food waste. He tells how to address food waste issues in an efficient and positive manner.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(3)
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
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
China's Yunnan Province was once the center of mining activities that devastated the land. One former mining manager wants to revitalize the region with help from a Tokyo cafe owner-through coffee.
Oni: The Japanese Ogre. For Japan, the ogre represents disaster, illness, famine and other calamities outside of one's own control. We visit Iwate Prefecture to explore long-standing ogre folklore.
06:25 Paprika Let's dance!
The program airs a "Dance instruction version" where the members of Foorin team E explain the "Paprika" dance. Why don't you dance to "Paprika"?
06:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
In Japan, most VINEGAR is made from rice. Join us as we learn more about rice VINEGAR, a subtly sour ingredient that matches all kinds of Japanese cuisine and is vital in the making of sushi.
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 Host Town Tales #5
We will be focusing on efforts by culinary experts in Tsurugashima City, Saitama Prefecture as they welcome young judo athletes from Myanmar with original dishes.
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, pedal assist electric bicycles, which give you a helpful boost of power when you pedal.
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
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the fantastic play, "The Dance of the Earth Spider," where one actor skillfully switches between 5 very different roles.
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 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(3)
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 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.
09:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Bamboo Innovation -- creative, pliable and sustainable. Kyoto continues to be pioneering 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: Mourning. Japan has many mourning traditions such as household altars but they've changed with the times. Architect and cemetery designer Ran Sekino explores new designs in the field.
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 Japanese prosthetic maker hoping his unique blades, designed to meet the needs of Asian athletes, can bring success at the Tokyo 2020.
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 Oishii Tokyo
In Japan, most VINEGAR is made from rice. Join us as we learn more about rice VINEGAR, a subtly sour ingredient that matches all kinds of Japanese cuisine and is vital in the making of sushi.
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 Host Town Tales #5
We will be focusing on efforts by culinary experts in Tsurugashima City, Saitama Prefecture as they welcome young judo athletes from Myanmar with original dishes.
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, pedal assist electric bicycles, which give you a helpful boost of power when you pedal.
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!
We go to a factory in central Japan that makes fishcake called "kamaboko." Kamaboko made here are decorative, as the local culture is to give them to guests who come to celebratory occasions.
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: Fried Chicken with Grated Daikon.
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: Bamboo Innovation -- creative, pliable and sustainable. Kyoto continues to be pioneering 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 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.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Mourning. Japan has many mourning traditions such as household altars but they've changed with the times. Architect and cemetery designer Ran Sekino explores new designs in the field.
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
Yale Psychology Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and research that can help us change.
17:30 RISING
Follow a Japanese prosthetic maker hoping his unique blades, designed to meet the needs of Asian athletes, can bring success at the Tokyo 2020.
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 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.
18:30 Lunch ON!
We go to a factory in central Japan that makes fishcake called "kamaboko." Kamaboko made here are decorative, as the local culture is to give them to guests who come to celebratory occasions.
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: Fried Chicken with Grated Daikon.
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
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.
19:30 Host Town Tales #5
We will be focusing on efforts by culinary experts in Tsurugashima City, Saitama Prefecture as they welcome young judo athletes from Myanmar with original dishes.
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, pedal assist electric bicycles, which give you a helpful boost of power when you pedal.
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 Japanese prosthetic maker hoping his unique blades, designed to meet the needs of Asian athletes, can bring success at the Tokyo 2020.
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
Yale Psychology Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and research that can help us change.
21:55 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.
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: Bamboo Innovation -- creative, pliable and sustainable. Kyoto continues to be pioneering 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: Mourning. Japan has many mourning traditions such as household altars but they've changed with the times. Architect and cemetery designer Ran Sekino explores new designs in the field.
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
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipes: (1) Rika's Chakin Sushi (2) Sauteed Bell Peppers with Nori.
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
South Hokkaido Railway is home to a tourist train that has been gaining attention across Japan. See how a tour company used their know-how to develop this popular and entertaining tourist train.
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
Yale Psychology Professor Laurie Santos reveals misconceptions about happiness, features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and research that can help us change.
02:30 Lunch ON!
We go to a factory in central Japan that makes fishcake called "kamaboko." Kamaboko made here are decorative, as the local culture is to give them to guests who come to celebratory occasions.
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: Fried Chicken with Grated Daikon.
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: Bamboo Innovation -- creative, pliable and sustainable. Kyoto continues to be pioneering 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
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.
04:55 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.
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 Japanese prosthetic maker hoping his unique blades, designed to meet the needs of Asian athletes, can bring success at the Tokyo 2020.
In Tokyo's "Little India" Puranik Yogendra is helping his fellow Indians to connect with locals by teaching Japanese customs and habits. He also aims to set up a Japanese school for Indian children.
06:30 Journeys in Japan
James Lambiasi discovers Okinawa through its architecture, both traditional and modern. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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
South Hokkaido Railway is home to a tourist train that has been gaining attention across Japan. See how a tour company used their know-how to develop this popular and entertaining tourist train.
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!
We go to a factory in central Japan that makes fishcake called "kamaboko." Kamaboko made here are decorative, as the local culture is to give them to guests who come to celebratory occasions.
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: Fried Chicken with Grated Daikon.
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 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.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 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.
09:30 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
The Hiroshima-Grown Bok Choy of Happiness! Documents a farmer Koji Okada hoping to make Hiroshima's Akitakada renowned as a Bok Choy producing region.
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
The latest beauty trend in Tokyo is more diverse than ever! Learn some unique beauty services that you probably didn't know. Also, meet a makeup artist & hairstylist, who found a new way of working.
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
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Reviving a Silk Road Tradition.
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
James Lambiasi discovers Okinawa through its architecture, both traditional and modern. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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
South Hokkaido Railway is home to a tourist train that has been gaining attention across Japan. See how a tour company used their know-how to develop this popular and entertaining tourist train.
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
In kendo, the sport heir to Japan's ancient art of swordsmanship, specific conditions have to be met for a strike to count as "ippon." More than simply a point scored, mind and body must move as one.
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 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
The Hiroshima-Grown Bok Choy of Happiness! Documents a farmer Koji Okada hoping to make Hiroshima's Akitakada renowned as a Bok Choy producing region.
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 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(5)
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
16:30 Kawaii International
The latest beauty trend in Tokyo is more diverse than ever! Learn some unique beauty services that you probably didn't know. Also, meet a makeup artist & hairstylist, who found a new way of working.
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 Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba educates youths from poor areas to become doctors. In 20 years, 30,000 graduates are active in 105 countries. President Antonio Lopez Gutierrez explains.
17:30 Asia Insight
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Reviving a Silk Road Tradition.
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 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.
18:30 J-Arena
In kendo, the sport heir to Japan's ancient art of swordsmanship, specific conditions have to be met for a strike to count as "ippon." More than simply a point scored, mind and body must move as one.
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
Filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk's works focus on the Inuit of the Canadian Arctic and underscore the importance of protecting their heritage. He shared his thoughts on the hopes and struggles of his people.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
South Hokkaido Railway is home to a tourist train that has been gaining attention across Japan. See how a tour company used their know-how to develop this popular and entertaining tourist train.
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
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Reviving a Silk Road Tradition.
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 Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba educates youths from poor areas to become doctors. In 20 years, 30,000 graduates are active in 105 countries. President Antonio Lopez Gutierrez explains.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(5)
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
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 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
The Hiroshima-Grown Bok Choy of Happiness! Documents a farmer Koji Okada hoping to make Hiroshima's Akitakada renowned as a Bok Choy producing region.
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
The latest beauty trend in Tokyo is more diverse than ever! Learn some unique beauty services that you probably didn't know. Also, meet a makeup artist & hairstylist, who found a new way of working.
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 shows how some local businesses are trying to fight back against the coronavirus as it continues to threaten public health and the economy here in Japan.
00:40 Anime Supernova
Yoshiko Misumi creates fantastical worlds featuring handcrafted artwork and an aesthetic style that rejects animation's move towards digital. The result is like watching a moving picture book.
00:55 Muscles for All! (Push-ups 1)
No matter your age or gender, just 5 minutes of the right workout can build strength and transform your body. "Muscles don't lie." Let's tax our muscles to the max!
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
With public health centers and hospitals in Tokyo struggling to contain the threat of an explosive surge in coronavirus cases, the need for citizens to act appropriately is greater than ever.
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 Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba educates youths from poor areas to become doctors. In 20 years, 30,000 graduates are active in 105 countries. President Antonio Lopez Gutierrez explains.
02:30 J-Arena
In kendo, the sport heir to Japan's ancient art of swordsmanship, specific conditions have to be met for a strike to count as "ippon." More than simply a point scored, mind and body must move as one.
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 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
The Hiroshima-Grown Bok Choy of Happiness! Documents a farmer Koji Okada hoping to make Hiroshima's Akitakada renowned as a Bok Choy producing region.
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
Filmmaker Zacharias Kunuk's works focus on the Inuit of the Canadian Arctic and underscore the importance of protecting their heritage. He shared his thoughts on the hopes and struggles of his people.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(5)
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
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
An in-depth portrait of Asia today, covering its dynamism as a center of growth as well as its traditions tossed around by the advance of globalization. Today: Reviving a Silk Road Tradition.
