The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. This has led to a number of concerns for the athletes.
06:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japanese EGGPLANTS vary greatly based on climate. In summer, many types line the shops. We visit Niigata, Japan's largest EGGPLANTS consumer, to learn more about its EGGPLANTS culture.
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 Culture Crossroads
In response to a question from Russia, we introduce robots working in various fields. Our reporter interviews Japan's top robot expert and looks at coexistence with robots.
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, an invention that makes dirty water clean: water-purifying powder.
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
Eirakukan is a historic theater in Hyogo Prefecture. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains how traditional seating and a small capacity create an extraordinary and intimate atmosphere.
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: A Fashion Night
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tohoku, northeast Japan. Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator's camera conveys features of the region's relationship with the deceased.
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: Kyoto Accessories, wearable works of art. 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: Regional Landscapes. During the 1900s the Japanese archipelago was smoothed into uniformity in the name of efficiency and development. New designs are reshaping uniquely local views.
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
Hideaki Tamada heads a firm that created walking aids tailored to the smaller physiques of Japanese seniors. We follow a pioneering business prolonging healthy lifespans for Japan's graying society.
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
Japanese EGGPLANTS vary greatly based on climate. In summer, many types line the shops. We visit Niigata, Japan's largest EGGPLANTS consumer, to learn more about its EGGPLANTS culture.
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 Culture Crossroads
In response to a question from Russia, we introduce robots working in various fields. Our reporter interviews Japan's top robot expert and looks at coexistence with robots.
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, an invention that makes dirty water clean: water-purifying powder.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 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.
14:30 Lunch ON!
A man who runs a restaurant with his wife applied for the chef position of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition. For 16 months, he will be cooking at the southernmost place on the planet.
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 Leek Sauce.
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 Direct Talk
Entrepreneur and social activist Ayad Nasser launched a project using art to rejuvenate the slum of Lebanon, and he helped to transform the community from a place of poverty to one of hope.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Accessories, wearable works of art. 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 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
16:20 Four Seasons in Japan
This program features Taishakukyo Gorge, a canyon deep in the mountains of Hiroshima Prefecture. This gorge is a rich habitat for many species including giant salamanders, land snails and fireflies.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Regional Landscapes. During the 1900s the Japanese archipelago was smoothed into uniformity in the name of efficiency and development. New designs are reshaping uniquely local views.
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
Taking individual gold in wheelchair fencing at the 2016 Rio Paralympics and loved by the Italian people for her boundless spirit - Beatrice Vio, age 21, speaks on life's limitless possibilities.
17:30 RISING
Hideaki Tamada heads a firm that created walking aids tailored to the smaller physiques of Japanese seniors. We follow a pioneering business prolonging healthy lifespans for Japan's graying society.
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 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
18:20 Four Seasons in Japan
This program features Taishakukyo Gorge, a canyon deep in the mountains of Hiroshima Prefecture. This gorge is a rich habitat for many species including giant salamanders, land snails and fireflies.
18:30 Lunch ON!
A man who runs a restaurant with his wife applied for the chef position of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition. For 16 months, he will be cooking at the southernmost place on the planet.
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 Leek Sauce.
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
Entrepreneur and social activist Ayad Nasser launched a project using art to rejuvenate the slum of Lebanon, and he helped to transform the community from a place of poverty to one of hope.
19:30 Culture Crossroads
In response to a question from Russia, we introduce robots working in various fields. Our reporter interviews Japan's top robot expert and looks at coexistence with robots.
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, an invention that makes dirty water clean: water-purifying powder.
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.
20:15 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.
20:30 RISING
Hideaki Tamada heads a firm that created walking aids tailored to the smaller physiques of Japanese seniors. We follow a pioneering business prolonging healthy lifespans for Japan's graying society.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:15 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.
21:28 Four Seasons in Japan
This program features Taishakukyo Gorge, a canyon deep in the mountains of Hiroshima Prefecture. This gorge is a rich habitat for many species including giant salamanders, land snails and fireflies.
21:40 Direct Talk
Taking individual gold in wheelchair fencing at the 2016 Rio Paralympics and loved by the Italian people for her boundless spirit - Beatrice Vio, age 21, speaks on life's limitless possibilities.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
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.
22:15 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.
22:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Accessories, wearable works of art. 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.
23:15 Direct Talk
Entrepreneur and social activist Ayad Nasser launched a project using art to rejuvenate the slum of Lebanon, and he helped to transform the community from a place of poverty to one of hope.
23:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Regional Landscapes. During the 1900s the Japanese archipelago was smoothed into uniformity in the name of efficiency and development. New designs are reshaping uniquely local views.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Shoyu Ramen (2) Stewed Pork and Tofu with Ponzu. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Japan Railway Journal
Hinotori is Kintetsu Railway's new limited express train that runs between Osaka and Nagoya. Focusing on passenger comfort, see how the company developed the train to compete with the shinkansen.
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
Taking individual gold in wheelchair fencing at the 2016 Rio Paralympics and loved by the Italian people for her boundless spirit - Beatrice Vio, age 21, speaks on life's limitless possibilities.
02:30 Lunch ON!
A man who runs a restaurant with his wife applied for the chef position of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition. For 16 months, he will be cooking at the southernmost place on the planet.
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 Leek Sauce.
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: Kyoto Accessories, wearable works of art. 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 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:15 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Regional Landscapes. During the 1900s the Japanese archipelago was smoothed into uniformity in the name of efficiency and development. New designs are reshaping uniquely local views.
04:45 Direct Talk
Entrepreneur and social activist Ayad Nasser launched a project using art to rejuvenate the slum of Lebanon, and he helped to transform the community from a place of poverty to one of hope.
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
Hideaki Tamada heads a firm that created walking aids tailored to the smaller physiques of Japanese seniors. We follow a pioneering business prolonging healthy lifespans for Japan's graying society.
Japan's poverty rate is surprisingly high, with 1 in 7 children living below the threshold. This prompted Ghana-native Tony Justice to found a children's cafeteria offering free meals to kids.
06:30 Journeys in Japan
Mai Rapsch finds abundance and tranquility in the mountains of Oku-Echizen. 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
Hinotori is Kintetsu Railway's new limited express train that runs between Osaka and Nagoya. Focusing on passenger comfort, see how the company developed the train to compete with the shinkansen.
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!
A man who runs a restaurant with his wife applied for the chef position of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition. For 16 months, he will be cooking at the southernmost place on the planet.
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 Leek Sauce.
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: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tohoku, northeast Japan. Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator seeks glimpses of sprites and spirits mysterious yet familiar presence in Tono, Iwate Pref.
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 Building A Theme Park
For Security, Health & Wellbeing: Documents one Japanese company undergoing a transformation: the SOMPO Group which provides an array of property and casualty insurance services.
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
With Japan's Specified Skilled Worker visa system launched a year ago, Filipinos hoping to work specialized jobs in Japan instead find themselves stuck between the disparate rules of two nations.
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
Mai Rapsch finds abundance and tranquility in the mountains of Oku-Echizen. 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
Hinotori is Kintetsu Railway's new limited express train that runs between Osaka and Nagoya. Focusing on passenger comfort, see how the company developed the train to compete with the shinkansen.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 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.
14:30 J-Arena
Japan today is a swimming powerhouse, regularly winning medals on the world stage. Much of this success is down to coach Koji Ueno, who helped revive Japan's fortunes with an emphasis on team spirit.
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 Direct Talk
Oyungerel Tsedevdamba is the leader behind the "Let's Change Our Toilets" campaign in Mongolia who says that changing toilets can change lives. She speaks on the problems her country faces.
15:30 Building A Theme Park
For Security, Health & Wellbeing: Documents one Japanese company undergoing a transformation: the SOMPO Group which provides an array of property and casualty insurance services.
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 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.
16:20 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces Okuizumo, Shimane. Terraced paddies in the 400-meter hills host pond loaches, newts, and giant water bugs that are now scarce in other parts of Japan.
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 outstanding Russian entrepreneur Elena Shifrina talks about the very first all-natural healthy snack bars she launched in Russia and shares her views on the future of global food culture.
17:30 Asia Insight
With Japan's Specified Skilled Worker visa system launched a year ago, Filipinos hoping to work specialized jobs in Japan instead find themselves stuck between the disparate rules of two nations.
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 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.
18:20 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces Okuizumo, Shimane. Terraced paddies in the 400-meter hills host pond loaches, newts, and giant water bugs that are now scarce in other parts of Japan.
18:30 J-Arena
Japan today is a swimming powerhouse, regularly winning medals on the world stage. Much of this success is down to coach Koji Ueno, who helped revive Japan's fortunes with an emphasis on team spirit.
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
Oyungerel Tsedevdamba is the leader behind the "Let's Change Our Toilets" campaign in Mongolia who says that changing toilets can change lives. She speaks on the problems her country faces.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Hinotori is Kintetsu Railway's new limited express train that runs between Osaka and Nagoya. Focusing on passenger comfort, see how the company developed the train to compete with the shinkansen.
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.
20:15 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.
20:30 Asia Insight
With Japan's Specified Skilled Worker visa system launched a year ago, Filipinos hoping to work specialized jobs in Japan instead find themselves stuck between the disparate rules of two nations.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:15 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.
21:28 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces Okuizumo, Shimane. Terraced paddies in the 400-meter hills host pond loaches, newts, and giant water bugs that are now scarce in other parts of Japan.
21:40 Direct Talk
The outstanding Russian entrepreneur Elena Shifrina talks about the very first all-natural healthy snack bars she launched in Russia and shares her views on the future of global food culture.
21:55 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.
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.
22:15 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.
22:30 Building A Theme Park
For Security, Health & Wellbeing: Documents one Japanese company undergoing a transformation: the SOMPO Group which provides an array of property and casualty insurance services.
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.
23:15 Direct Talk
Oyungerel Tsedevdamba is the leader behind the "Let's Change Our Toilets" campaign in Mongolia who says that changing toilets can change lives. She speaks on the problems her country faces.
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 VIETNAM: ASIA'S RISING STAR
Vietnam's growth has attracted many foreign investors. But the country is also innovating with the development of a homegrown car brand. We look at how such changes are shaping the nation.
00:40 Anime Supernova
Atsushi Wada creates surreal worlds that are full of mind-bending details. He is known for the odd, humorous movement of his human and animal characters, which he draws entirely in thin pencil lines.
00:55 Coronavirus: Battle on the Brink
Follow Japan's virus response team as it contends with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. A battle is underway to prevent widespread transmission. We report from the front lines of the struggle.
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
The spread of the coronavirus is pushing Japan's healthcare system to the limit and threatening to create a situation where doctors can no longer save lives they could otherwise save.
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 outstanding Russian entrepreneur Elena Shifrina talks about the very first all-natural healthy snack bars she launched in Russia and shares her views on the future of global food culture.
02:30 J-Arena
Japan today is a swimming powerhouse, regularly winning medals on the world stage. Much of this success is down to coach Koji Ueno, who helped revive Japan's fortunes with an emphasis on team spirit.
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 Building A Theme Park
For Security, Health & Wellbeing: Documents one Japanese company undergoing a transformation: the SOMPO Group which provides an array of property and casualty insurance services.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:15 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.
04:45 Direct Talk
Oyungerel Tsedevdamba is the leader behind the "Let's Change Our Toilets" campaign in Mongolia who says that changing toilets can change lives. She speaks on the problems her country faces.
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
With Japan's Specified Skilled Worker visa system launched a year ago, Filipinos hoping to work specialized jobs in Japan instead find themselves stuck between the disparate rules of two nations.
Plastic pollution litters the world's oceans. A war on plastic is breaking out and the goal is a circular economy. Part 2 looks at the latest business trends leading us away from a world of plastic.
06:49 JAPAN SPORTSCOPE
This program introduces Japanese sports facilities for visitors from abroad. Our reporter visits spots you can get to and back from Tokyo in a day. This time we show an Air-Board facility in Gunma.
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 Today's Close-Up
The spread of the coronavirus is pushing Japan's healthcare system to the limit and threatening to create a situation where doctors can no longer save lives they could otherwise save.
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 J-Arena
Japan today is a swimming powerhouse, regularly winning medals on the world stage. Much of this success is down to coach Koji Ueno, who helped revive Japan's fortunes with an emphasis on team spirit.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. The episode "Rice" focuses on the culture and craft behind Japanese rice.
09:30 Baja's Studio
Directed by Ichiro Miyoshi. Animation: Kyoto Animation.
09:52 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
09:55 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 Anime Supernova
Based in Osaka, Sukikara Makiko creates humanistic stories with animals as the main characters. Join us and find out the secret behind the critically acclaimed creator's creativity.
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Japan's smallest hawk feels right at home in the heart of Tokyo. But these sparrowhawks face challenges unlike those in their native mountain habitat. Man holds the key to their survival or demise.
10:50 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.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:10 The Microscopic World of iPS Cells
Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells can turn into any type of cell. Witness the transformation of iPS cells captured on an 8K camera which led to the world's first iPS heart muscle cell transplant.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Shoyu Ramen (2) Stewed Pork and Tofu with Ponzu. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
12:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-3.
12:50 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Shinichi Kobayashi are gaining recognition in the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
12:55 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.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 Today's Close-Up
The spread of the coronavirus is pushing Japan's healthcare system to the limit and threatening to create a situation where doctors can no longer save lives they could otherwise save.
13:40 Anime Supernova
Atsushi Wada creates surreal worlds that are full of mind-bending details. He is known for the odd, humorous movement of his human and animal characters, which he draws entirely in thin pencil lines.
13:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Framy"...
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 Film director Nobuhiko Obayashi
For director Nobuhiko Obayashi, a late-stage cancer diagnosis has not stopped him from making movies. We follow him as he pursues a war film, inspired by his mentor, the legend Akira Kurosawa.
14:40 The Sea of Japan
Life flourishes in the Sea of Japan in summer. Shoals of young fish and migratory species feed in the nutrient rich waters, while female divers maintain a tradition of free diving for shellfish.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#1 Where is Haru-san House? / Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put "wa doko desu ka" after its name.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. The episode "Rice" focuses on the culture and craft behind Japanese rice.
15:30 Baja's Studio
Directed by Ichiro Miyoshi. Animation: Kyoto Animation.
15:52 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
15:55 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 Anime Supernova
Based in Osaka, Sukikara Makiko creates humanistic stories with animals as the main characters. Join us and find out the secret behind the critically acclaimed creator's creativity.
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Japan's smallest hawk feels right at home in the heart of Tokyo. But these sparrowhawks face challenges unlike those in their native mountain habitat. Man holds the key to their survival or demise.
16:50 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.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:10 The Microscopic World of iPS Cells
Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells can turn into any type of cell. Witness the transformation of iPS cells captured on an 8K camera which led to the world's first iPS heart muscle cell transplant.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Rika's Shoyu Ramen (2) Stewed Pork and Tofu with Ponzu. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with her fun lesson!
18:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-3.
18:50 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.
18:55 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 Today's Close-Up
The spread of the coronavirus is pushing Japan's healthcare system to the limit and threatening to create a situation where doctors can no longer save lives they could otherwise save.
19:40 Anime Supernova
Atsushi Wada creates surreal worlds that are full of mind-bending details. He is known for the odd, humorous movement of his human and animal characters, which he draws entirely in thin pencil lines.
19:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Framy"...
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:10 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. The episode "Rice" focuses on the culture and craft behind Japanese rice.
20:30 Baja's Studio
Directed by Ichiro Miyoshi. Animation: Kyoto Animation.
20:52 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
20:55 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:10 Film director Nobuhiko Obayashi
For director Nobuhiko Obayashi, a late-stage cancer diagnosis has not stopped him from making movies. We follow him as he pursues a war film, inspired by his mentor, the legend Akira Kurosawa.
21:40 The Sea of Japan
Life flourishes in the Sea of Japan in summer. Shoals of young fish and migratory species feed in the nutrient rich waters, while female divers maintain a tradition of free diving for shellfish.
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.
22:10 Anime Supernova
Based in Osaka, Sukikara Makiko creates humanistic stories with animals as the main characters. Join us and find out the secret behind the critically acclaimed creator's creativity.
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Japan's smallest hawk feels right at home in the heart of Tokyo. But these sparrowhawks face challenges unlike those in their native mountain habitat. Man holds the key to their survival or demise.
22:50 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.
23:10 The Microscopic World of iPS Cells
Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells can turn into any type of cell. Witness the transformation of iPS cells captured on an 8K camera which led to the world's first iPS heart muscle cell transplant.
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 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 Film director Nobuhiko Obayashi
For director Nobuhiko Obayashi, a late-stage cancer diagnosis has not stopped him from making movies. We follow him as he pursues a war film, inspired by his mentor, the legend Akira Kurosawa.
02:40 The Sea of Japan
Life flourishes in the Sea of Japan in summer. Shoals of young fish and migratory species feed in the nutrient rich waters, while female divers maintain a tradition of free diving for shellfish.
02:55 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.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. The episode "Rice" focuses on the culture and craft behind Japanese rice.
03:30 Baja's Studio
Directed by Ichiro Miyoshi. Animation: Kyoto Animation.
03:52 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
03:55 SAKURA - Cherry Blossom in Japan
The cherry blossom is the symbol of the Japanese spring. The flowers so resplendently and scatter so forlornly. We introduce famous blossom viewing spots around the country.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:10 Anime Supernova
Based in Osaka, Sukikara Makiko creates humanistic stories with animals as the main characters. Join us and find out the secret behind the critically acclaimed creator's creativity.
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Japan's smallest hawk feels right at home in the heart of Tokyo. But these sparrowhawks face challenges unlike those in their native mountain habitat. Man holds the key to their survival or demise.
04:50 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.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
05:10 The Microscopic World of iPS Cells
Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells can turn into any type of cell. Witness the transformation of iPS cells captured on an 8K camera which led to the world's first iPS heart muscle cell transplant.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 VIETNAM: ASIA'S RISING STAR
Vietnam's growth has attracted many foreign investors. But the country is also innovating with the development of a homegrown car brand. We look at how such changes are shaping the nation.
06:40 Anime Supernova
Atsushi Wada creates surreal worlds that are full of mind-bending details. He is known for the odd, humorous movement of his human and animal characters, which he draws entirely in thin pencil lines.
06:55 Coronavirus: Battle on the Brink
Follow Japan's virus response team as it contends with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. A battle is underway to prevent widespread transmission. We report from the front lines of the struggle.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 Film director Nobuhiko Obayashi
For director Nobuhiko Obayashi, a late-stage cancer diagnosis has not stopped him from making movies. We follow him as he pursues a war film, inspired by his mentor, the legend Akira Kurosawa.
08:40 The Sea of Japan
Life flourishes in the Sea of Japan in summer. Shoals of young fish and migratory species feed in the nutrient rich waters, while female divers maintain a tradition of free diving for shellfish.
08:55 Easy Japanese
#1 Where is Haru-san House? / Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put "wa doko desu ka" after its name.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 SAMURAI WALL
Samurai lords used to live in castles with majestic stone walls. Today only a handful of craftsmen can build walls in the traditional way. One such crafstman is working in an unusual place - the U.S.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 Hometown Stories
As Japan's aging apple growers struggle to find successors, one farmer is on a mission. He's nurturing aspiring farmers with the aim of "connecting" the trees to a new generation.
10:37 Easy Travel Japanese
#4 Now use them/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
10:40 Core Kyoto mini
Hanami, Kyoto's cherry viewing festivities in the spring. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
10:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Lake Kussharo. This is Japan's largest caldera lake, and our program host tries his hand at fly-fishing for the first time to catch White-spotted Char and other fish.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:10 Face To Face
Our guest is Yodogawa Technique, an artist who transforms trash and flotsam into stunning collages. He travels worldwide, interacting with local communities to create his thought-provoking art.
11:40 Four Seasons in Japan
Aomori's Shimokita Peninsula, jutting into the Tsugaru Straight toward Hokkaido, features osprey nests, flocks of brown-eared bulbuls, and the battle for survival with the peregrine falcon.
11:50 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: Gyoza Fried Chinese Dumplings.
11:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Sushi.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:10 VIETNAM: ASIA'S RISING STAR
Vietnam's growth has attracted many foreign investors. But the country is also innovating with the development of a homegrown car brand. We look at how such changes are shaping the nation.
12:40 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.
12:55 Coronavirus: Battle on the Brink
Follow Japan's virus response team as it contends with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. A battle is underway to prevent widespread transmission. We report from the front lines of the struggle.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 SAMURAI WALL
Samurai lords used to live in castles with majestic stone walls. Today only a handful of craftsmen can build walls in the traditional way. One such crafstman is working in an unusual place - the U.S.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 Hometown Stories
As Japan's aging apple growers struggle to find successors, one farmer is on a mission. He's nurturing aspiring farmers with the aim of "connecting" the trees to a new generation.
16:37 Easy Travel Japanese
#4 Now use them/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
16:40 Core Kyoto mini
Hanami, Kyoto's cherry viewing festivities in the spring. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
16:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Lake Kussharo. This is Japan's largest caldera lake, and our program host tries his hand at fly-fishing for the first time to catch White-spotted Char and other fish.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:10 Face To Face
Our guest is Yodogawa Technique, an artist who transforms trash and flotsam into stunning collages. He travels worldwide, interacting with local communities to create his thought-provoking art.
17:40 Four Seasons in Japan
Aomori's Shimokita Peninsula, jutting into the Tsugaru Straight toward Hokkaido, features osprey nests, flocks of brown-eared bulbuls, and the battle for survival with the peregrine falcon.
17:50 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: Gyoza Fried Chinese Dumplings.
17:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Sushi.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 VIETNAM: ASIA'S RISING STAR
Vietnam's growth has attracted many foreign investors. But the country is also innovating with the development of a homegrown car brand. We look at how such changes are shaping the nation.
18:40 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.
18:55 Coronavirus: Battle on the Brink
Follow Japan's virus response team as it contends with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. A battle is underway to prevent widespread transmission. We report from the front lines of the struggle.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:10 SAMURAI WALL
Samurai lords used to live in castles with majestic stone walls. Today only a handful of craftsmen can build walls in the traditional way. One such crafstman is working in an unusual place - the U.S.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:10 Close to Art
The Reversible Destiny Lofts Mitaka is a housing complex in Mitaka, a Tokyo suburb. Designed by Arakawa Shusaku and Madeline Gins in 2005, the buildings function as both art and living space
21:25 Japan-easy
Today: We will learn about "no", which connects two nouns. Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language! Through basic conversations, viewers will see that "Japanese is Easy!"
21:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-3.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Journeys in Japan," which shows hot springs and local cuisines in Oita prefecture. The presenter visits various hot springs and eats "special dishes steamed at hot springs."
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.
22:10 Hometown Stories
As Japan's aging apple growers struggle to find successors, one farmer is on a mission. He's nurturing aspiring farmers with the aim of "connecting" the trees to a new generation.
22:37 Easy Travel Japanese
#4 Now use them/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
22:40 Core Kyoto mini
Hanami, Kyoto's cherry viewing festivities in the spring. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
22:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Lake Kussharo. This is Japan's largest caldera lake, and our program host tries his hand at fly-fishing for the first time to catch White-spotted Char and other fish.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:10 Face To Face
Our guest is Yodogawa Technique, an artist who transforms trash and flotsam into stunning collages. He travels worldwide, interacting with local communities to create his thought-provoking art.
23:40 Four Seasons in Japan
Aomori's Shimokita Peninsula, jutting into the Tsugaru Straight toward Hokkaido, features osprey nests, flocks of brown-eared bulbuls, and the battle for survival with the peregrine falcon.
23:50 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: Gyoza Fried Chinese Dumplings.
23:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Sushi.
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 Jared Diamond's Wisdom of Mankind
In his closing lecture of the series, Jared Diamond examines how religious beliefs evolved, and invites us to consider the benefits which religion has brought to humanity.
