NHK WORLD-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 actors, musicians, and other artists in Japan are adapting by taking their live acts online as the performing arts world struggles to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
00:40 NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.
00:50 NHK Documentary
There's a potentially potent weapon in the fight against COVID-19: big data. Using AI, NHK works with experts to analyze the latest research and unravel the mechanisms of the novel coronavirus.
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
Tourism in Japan has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. But some business leaders are taking steps toward recovery. NHK spoke to key figures in the effort to revive this crucial industry.
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
Ryo Takeuchi is a popular online content director in China. The Japanese man introduces lifestyles and work of Chinese people living outside of China, hoping to reduce prejudice on both sides.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN reviews the Grand Sumo spring tournament held without spectators. It also looks at the current situation of sumo after the cancellation of the May tournament.
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 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan's most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas of the people behind it all.
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
Our feature story is all about socks and shoes. Meet a lady, who fell in love with high heels! Plus, the result of the Kawaii Before/After Contest will be announced!
04:45 Direct Talk
Elif Shafak is Turkey's most widely read female author. Her books explore identity, language and gender and she believes that literature reminds us of our common humanity.
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 Today's Close-Up
The mechanism of why patients' conditions suddenly deteriorate because of the coronavirus has become clearer. Efforts have begun to save lives when the symptoms become worse.
06:00 GREAT RACE
Ready to face the formidable challenges of the 171-kilometer ultramarathon race around Mont Blanc? Join the trail-runners pushing themselves to the limit amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Alps.
06:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese eggplants vary greatly based on climate. In summer, peak season, many types line the shops. We visit Niigata, Japan's largest eggplant consumer, to learn more about its eggplant 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 Today's Close-Up
Tourism in Japan has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. But some business leaders are taking steps toward recovery. NHK spoke to key figures in the effort to revive this crucial industry.
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 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN reviews the Grand Sumo spring tournament held without spectators. It also looks at the current situation of sumo after the cancellation of the May tournament.
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 Future Princes of Ballet!
The Vaganova Academy in Russia is the world's leading ballet school. Meet its graduating boys' class as they rehearse for a show at the Mariinsky Theatre and audition for the top ballet companies.
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
With over 50 music videos on his resume, Sugimoto Kosuke has been able to combine audio and visuals in ways not many others can. Join us and find out the secret behind his creativity.
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Strange creatures scampering on the train tracks! Tiny critters taking over the sidewalk! The Tokyo Wildlife Survey Team searches for amazing wildlife in spring right in the heart of the metropolis!
10:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese CORN is amazingly sweet. We visit Hokkaido's large CORN fields to see how it is grown. We also discover a popular cornbread, unique French dishes that feature CORN and more.
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 GLOBAL AGENDA
Stay-at-home orders in response to COVID-19 have caused widespread hardship. Their relaxation raises concerns about renewed infection. How can we ensure that people and the economy remain healthy?
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) Chicken Kuwayaki (2) Rice with Sakura Shrimp. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
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 1-8.
12:50 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Makoto Toya are gaining recognition around 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
Tourism in Japan has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. But some business leaders are taking steps toward recovery. NHK spoke to key figures in the effort to revive this crucial industry.
13:40 Anime Supernova
Kouhei Nakama is a computer animator who is in high demand around the world. He focuses on imagery that catches the eye, as well as on a sense of liveliness--every detail has its own set of movements.
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 COOL JAPAN
The panelists examine notable examples of kindergarten curricula, preschool educational magazines and early sports training in Japan, and evaluate them in comparison with standards in other countries.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#6 Does this train go to Ikebukuro? / Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination. Use the name of the place plus "ni ikimasu ka".
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 Future Princes of Ballet!
The Vaganova Academy in Russia is the world's leading ballet school. Meet its graduating boys' class as they rehearse for a show at the Mariinsky Theatre and audition for the top ballet companies.
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
With over 50 music videos on his resume, Sugimoto Kosuke has been able to combine audio and visuals in ways not many others can. Join us and find out the secret behind his creativity.
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Strange creatures scampering on the train tracks! Tiny critters taking over the sidewalk! The Tokyo Wildlife Survey Team searches for amazing wildlife in spring right in the heart of the metropolis!
16:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese CORN is amazingly sweet. We visit Hokkaido's large CORN fields to see how it is grown. We also discover a popular cornbread, unique French dishes that feature CORN and more.
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 GLOBAL AGENDA
Stay-at-home orders in response to COVID-19 have caused widespread hardship. Their relaxation raises concerns about renewed infection. How can we ensure that people and the economy remain healthy?
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) Chicken Kuwayaki (2) Rice with Sakura Shrimp. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
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 1-8.
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 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.
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
Tourism in Japan has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. But some business leaders are taking steps toward recovery. NHK spoke to key figures in the effort to revive this crucial industry.
19:40 Anime Supernova
Kouhei Nakama is a computer animator who is in high demand around the world. He focuses on imagery that catches the eye, as well as on a sense of liveliness--every detail has its own set of movements.
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 Future Princes of Ballet!
The Vaganova Academy in Russia is the world's leading ballet school. Meet its graduating boys' class as they rehearse for a show at the Mariinsky Theatre and audition for the top ballet companies.
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 COOL JAPAN
The panelists examine notable examples of kindergarten curricula, preschool educational magazines and early sports training in Japan, and evaluate them in comparison with standards in other countries.
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
With over 50 music videos on his resume, Sugimoto Kosuke has been able to combine audio and visuals in ways not many others can. Join us and find out the secret behind his creativity.
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Strange creatures scampering on the train tracks! Tiny critters taking over the sidewalk! The Tokyo Wildlife Survey Team searches for amazing wildlife in spring right in the heart of the metropolis!
22:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese CORN is amazingly sweet. We visit Hokkaido's large CORN fields to see how it is grown. We also discover a popular cornbread, unique French dishes that feature CORN and more.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:10 GLOBAL AGENDA
Stay-at-home orders in response to COVID-19 have caused widespread hardship. Their relaxation raises concerns about renewed infection. How can we ensure that people and the economy remain healthy?
NHK WORLD-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 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki Ep. 4
A rare, unfettered look at legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki. At age 71, he embarks on a new path with "The Wind Rises" (2013) - his first film based on a historical figure.
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 COOL JAPAN
The panelists examine notable examples of kindergarten curricula, preschool educational magazines and early sports training in Japan, and evaluate them in comparison with standards in other countries.
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 Future Princes of Ballet!
The Vaganova Academy in Russia is the world's leading ballet school. Meet its graduating boys' class as they rehearse for a show at the Mariinsky Theatre and audition for the top ballet companies.
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
With over 50 music videos on his resume, Sugimoto Kosuke has been able to combine audio and visuals in ways not many others can. Join us and find out the secret behind his creativity.
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Strange creatures scampering on the train tracks! Tiny critters taking over the sidewalk! The Tokyo Wildlife Survey Team searches for amazing wildlife in spring right in the heart of the metropolis!
04:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese CORN is amazingly sweet. We visit Hokkaido's large CORN fields to see how it is grown. We also discover a popular cornbread, unique French dishes that feature CORN and more.
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 GLOBAL AGENDA
Stay-at-home orders in response to COVID-19 have caused widespread hardship. Their relaxation raises concerns about renewed infection. How can we ensure that people and the economy remain healthy?
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-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 BIZ STREAM
This episode shows how actors, musicians, and other artists in Japan are adapting by taking their live acts online as the performing arts world struggles to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
06:40 NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.
06:50 NHK Documentary
There's a potentially potent weapon in the fight against COVID-19: big data. Using AI, NHK works with experts to analyze the latest research and unravel the mechanisms of the novel coronavirus.
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 COOL JAPAN
The panelists examine notable examples of kindergarten curricula, preschool educational magazines and early sports training in Japan, and evaluate them in comparison with standards in other countries.
08:55 Easy Japanese
#6 Does this train go to Ikebukuro? / Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination. Use the name of the place plus "ni ikimasu ka".
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 Future Princes of Ballet!
The Vaganova Academy in Russia is the world's leading ballet school. Meet its graduating boys' class as they rehearse for a show at the Mariinsky Theatre and audition for the top ballet companies.
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
Avatar robots operated remotely over the internet are helping people with disabilities to engage with the world. They're finding work, making friends and developing new skills.
10:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is the Niseko area at the base of the Niseko mountain range, located in western Hokkaido Prefecture. Our program host joins a mountain bike tour to explore Niseko's grand nature.
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 Yoko Tawada, winner of the 2018 US National Book Award for Translated Literature. Based in Germany, she writes in Japanese and German, which she says is behind her unique take on Japan.
11:40 Slice of Life
Japan-based Chinese influencer Lin Ping has attracted 5.6 million followers for her unique take on Japanese trends. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, her posts play a vital role behind the scenes.
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: Daikon Pancakes.
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: Yuzen.
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 BIZ STREAM
This episode shows how actors, musicians, and other artists in Japan are adapting by taking their live acts online as the performing arts world struggles to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
12:40 NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.
12:50 NHK Documentary
There's a potentially potent weapon in the fight against COVID-19: big data. Using AI, NHK works with experts to analyze the latest research and unravel the mechanisms of the novel coronavirus.
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 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki Ep. 4
A rare, unfettered look at legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki. At age 71, he embarks on a new path with "The Wind Rises" (2013) - his first film based on a historical figure.
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 Future Princes of Ballet!
The Vaganova Academy in Russia is the world's leading ballet school. Meet its graduating boys' class as they rehearse for a show at the Mariinsky Theatre and audition for the top ballet companies.
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
Avatar robots operated remotely over the internet are helping people with disabilities to engage with the world. They're finding work, making friends and developing new skills.
16:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is the Niseko area at the base of the Niseko mountain range, located in western Hokkaido Prefecture. Our program host joins a mountain bike tour to explore Niseko's grand nature.
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 Yoko Tawada, winner of the 2018 US National Book Award for Translated Literature. Based in Germany, she writes in Japanese and German, which she says is behind her unique take on Japan.
17:40 Slice of Life
Japan-based Chinese influencer Lin Ping has attracted 5.6 million followers for her unique take on Japanese trends. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, her posts play a vital role behind the scenes.
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: Daikon Pancakes.
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: Yuzen.
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 BIZ STREAM
This episode shows how actors, musicians, and other artists in Japan are adapting by taking their live acts online as the performing arts world struggles to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
18:40 NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special program
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.
18:50 NHK Documentary
There's a potentially potent weapon in the fight against COVID-19: big data. Using AI, NHK works with experts to analyze the latest research and unravel the mechanisms of the novel coronavirus.
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 Future Princes of Ballet!
The Vaganova Academy in Russia is the world's leading ballet school. Meet its graduating boys' class as they rehearse for a show at the Mariinsky Theatre and audition for the top ballet companies.
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 Through the Kitchen Window
We learn 92-year-old Tami Hiyama's recipe for "chirashi-zushi," a special kind of sushi eaten at family celebrations. What does "chirashi" mean to Tami? We discover her recipes for life.
21:25 Japan-easy
The negative form of i-adjectives and its past tense. 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 1-8.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Oishii Tokyo." It shows how to catch, cook, and eat "sea-cucumber." They're rarely eaten except in Japan and China. The show presents them in seldom seen Sushi.
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
Avatar robots operated remotely over the internet are helping people with disabilities to engage with the world. They're finding work, making friends and developing new skills.
22:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is the Niseko area at the base of the Niseko mountain range, located in western Hokkaido Prefecture. Our program host joins a mountain bike tour to explore Niseko's grand nature.
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 Yoko Tawada, winner of the 2018 US National Book Award for Translated Literature. Based in Germany, she writes in Japanese and German, which she says is behind her unique take on Japan.
23:40 Slice of Life
Japan-based Chinese influencer Lin Ping has attracted 5.6 million followers for her unique take on Japanese trends. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, her posts play a vital role behind the scenes.
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: Daikon Pancakes.
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: Yuzen.
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
Facing the challenge of population aging, Dr. Diamond asks what traditional societies can teach us, observing the self-confidence of their young people and the active roles of elders in communities.
NHK WORLD-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 Direct Talk
Ryojun Shionuma is a Buddhist priest who completed an intense ascetic ritual: hiking a steep 48-kilometer mountain trail 1,000 times. We ask him about the lessons he learned on this journey.
06:25 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Today: Akiyoshidai, Yamaguchi.
06:42 Easy Japanese
#6 Does this train go to Ikebukuro? / Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination. Use the name of the place plus "ni ikimasu ka".
06:45 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.
06:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Oishii Tokyo." It shows how to catch, cook, and eat "sea-cucumber." They're rarely eaten except in Japan and China. The show presents them in seldom seen Sushi.
06:55 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Makoto Toya are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 SONGS OF TOKYO #11 Ame no Parade
this episode features two up-and-coming bands in the Japanese "city pop" scene, a genre that's been making waves in recent years. Ame no Parade and Ryokuoushoku Shakai.
07:40 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"...
07:45 Japan-easy
The negative form of i-adjectives and its past tense. Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language! Through basic conversations, viewers will see that "Japanese is easy!"
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki Ep. 4
A rare, unfettered look at legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki. At age 71, he embarks on a new path with "The Wind Rises" (2013) - his first film based on a historical figure.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(4)
With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.
09:15 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
A project that conveys the charm of the Para Sports with anime. Satoru Hiura portrays the fun of Boccia that can be played by a diversity of people. The title music is written by Mao Abe.
09:20 Tokyo Time-Lapse
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tokyo. We hope you enjoy these original takes on what may be the world's most exciting metropolis! This time: Water.
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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
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 BENTO EXPO
Marc creates some sweet and tangy orange marmalade chicken. Maki turns pantry staples into a savory "tuna-burg." Also, a look at what bento makers in France and the U.S. are doing while staying home.
10:45 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: relaying messages. Dong Quoc Dung was transferred to the Japanese headquarters in 2018. He is expected to return one day and be a hub for HQ. He'll learn how to take messages accurately.
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 Where We Call Home
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.
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 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, probiotic drinks, which aid in stomach health and are now popular around the world.
12:45 Muscles for All! (Back muscles 2)
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!
12:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Oishii Tokyo." It shows how to catch, cook, and eat "sea-cucumber." They're rarely eaten except in Japan and China. The show presents them in seldom seen Sushi.
12:55 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Makoto Toya are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
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 SONGS OF TOKYO #11 Ame no Parade
this episode features two up-and-coming bands in the Japanese "city pop" scene, a genre that's been making waves in recent years. Ame no Parade and Ryokuoushoku Shakai.
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 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN reviews the Grand Sumo spring tournament held without spectators. It also looks at the current situation of sumo after the cancellation of the May tournament.
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
Tadashige Shiga is from Iwaki, a city in Fukushima Prefecture that was affected by the nuclear accident after the 3/11 disaster. He now leads a project to plant 100,000 cherry trees in his hometown.
15:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
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 Covid-19: Medical Frontiers
In this unprecedented time of the coronavirus pandemic, we've put together several healthy living tips from past episodes to help keep you and your family healthy.
16:20 Four Seasons in Japan
Yamagata's Tobishima Island in the Sea of Japan features flocks of birds resting their wings or raising their young while peregrine falcons hunt from the cliffs above to feed their nesting chicks.
16:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc creates some sweet and tangy orange marmalade chicken. Maki turns pantry staples into a savory "tuna-burg." Also, a look at what bento makers in France and the U.S. are doing while staying home.
16:45 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: relaying messages. Dong Quoc Dung was transferred to the Japanese headquarters in 2018. He is expected to return one day and be a hub for HQ. He'll learn how to take messages accurately.
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
Karate will be an Olympic sport at 2020 in Tokyo; the origins of this martial art lie in Okinawan karate. Kenyu Chinen is an Okinawan karate master who has trained 6,000 students from 30 countries.
17:30 Where We Call Home
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.
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 Covid-19: Medical Frontiers
In this unprecedented time of the coronavirus pandemic, we've put together several healthy living tips from past episodes to help keep you and your family healthy.
18:20 Four Seasons in Japan
Yamagata's Tobishima Island in the Sea of Japan features flocks of birds resting their wings or raising their young while peregrine falcons hunt from the cliffs above to feed their nesting chicks.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN reviews the Grand Sumo spring tournament held without spectators. It also looks at the current situation of sumo after the cancellation of the May tournament.
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.
19:47 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Quest for the Summit, Mont Blanc in the Alps.
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 Where We Call Home
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.
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
Yamagata's Tobishima Island in the Sea of Japan features flocks of birds resting their wings or raising their young while peregrine falcons hunt from the cliffs above to feed their nesting chicks.
21:40 Direct Talk
Karate will be an Olympic sport at 2020 in Tokyo; the origins of this martial art lie in Okinawan karate. Kenyu Chinen is an Okinawan karate master who has trained 6,000 students from 30 countries.
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.
22:15 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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
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
Tadashige Shiga is from Iwaki, a city in Fukushima Prefecture that was affected by the nuclear accident after the 3/11 disaster. He now leads a project to plant 100,000 cherry trees in his hometown.
23:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc creates some sweet and tangy orange marmalade chicken. Maki turns pantry staples into a savory "tuna-burg." Also, a look at what bento makers in France and the U.S. are doing while staying home.
23:45 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: relaying messages. Dong Quoc Dung was transferred to the Japanese headquarters in 2018. He is expected to return one day and be a hub for HQ. He'll learn how to take messages accurately.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Japanology Plus
American Stephanie Tomiyasu studies and performs joruri. In a Japanophiles interview, she speaks about this narrative art, and how she is helping her teacher share it with the world.
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 Medical Frontiers
The novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world. We attempt to unlock its secrets with experts in virology, the history of medicine and COVID-19 treatment.
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
Karate will be an Olympic sport at 2020 in Tokyo; the origins of this martial art lie in Okinawan karate. Kenyu Chinen is an Okinawan karate master who has trained 6,000 students from 30 countries.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Preview Special
In the ring, Grand Sumo wrestlers, are tough-looking men who dedicate their lives to the sport, fight fierce bouts and don't talk much. The show takes an up-close look at who they really are.
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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
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 BENTO EXPO
Marc creates some sweet and tangy orange marmalade chicken. Maki turns pantry staples into a savory "tuna-burg." Also, a look at what bento makers in France and the U.S. are doing while staying home.
04:30 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: relaying messages. Dong Quoc Dung was transferred to the Japanese headquarters in 2018. He is expected to return one day and be a hub for HQ. He'll learn how to take messages accurately.
04:45 Direct Talk
Tadashige Shiga is from Iwaki, a city in Fukushima Prefecture that was affected by the nuclear accident after the 3/11 disaster. He now leads a project to plant 100,000 cherry trees in his hometown.
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 Covid-19: Medical Frontiers
In this unprecedented time of the coronavirus pandemic, we've put together several healthy living tips from past episodes to help keep you and your family healthy.
05:20 Where We Call Home
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.
05:50 NHK Documentary
There's a potentially potent weapon in the fight against COVID-19: big data. Using AI, NHK works with experts to analyze the latest research and unravel the mechanisms of the novel coronavirus.
NHK WORLD-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
The novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world. We attempt to unlock its secrets with experts in virology, the history of medicine and COVID-19 treatment.
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 GRAND SUMO Preview Special
In the ring, Grand Sumo wrestlers, are tough-looking men who dedicate their lives to the sport, fight fierce bouts and don't talk much. The show takes an up-close look at who they really are.
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(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.
09:20 Tokyo Time-Lapse
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tokyo. We hope you enjoy these original takes on what may be the world's most exciting metropolis! This time: Backstreets and Alleys.
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
Chris Glenn visits mystical quarry ruins (including an adventure tour of an underground lake), an ancient temple built into rock, and a stone artisan's workshop. All in Oya, a village of stone...
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) Okonomiyaki (2) Fried Udon Noodles with Curry Sauce. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with Rika's fun lesson!
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
An evening street stall in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, that sells only cups of coffee has stayed in business for nearly 50 years. For 3 days, we explored how this stall keeps its customers coming back.
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
Facing the challenge of population aging, Dr. Diamond asks what traditional societies can teach us, observing the self-confidence of their young people and the active roles of elders in communities.
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
The novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world. We attempt to unlock its secrets with experts in virology, the history of medicine and COVID-19 treatment.
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 GRAND SUMO Preview Special
In the ring, Grand Sumo wrestlers, are tough-looking men who dedicate their lives to the sport, fight fierce bouts and don't talk much. The show takes an up-close look at who they really are.
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
Hironao Hamada makes the world's thinnest handmade traditional Japanese paper, used to repair cultural properties such as paintings and other invaluable artwork. How does he approach papermaking?
15:30 Journeys in Japan
Chris Glenn visits mystical quarry ruins (including an adventure tour of an underground lake), an ancient temple built into rock, and a stone artisan's workshop. All in Oya, a village of stone...
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 Covid-19: Medical Frontiers
In this unprecedented time of the coronavirus pandemic, we've put together several healthy living tips from past episodes to help keep you and your family healthy.
16:20 Four Seasons in Japan
Chiba's Isumi Seashore on the Boso Peninsula features a lagoon with tidal mudflat crabs and feasting birds, breeding grounds for the endangered little tern, and crucial habitat for rare beach plants.
16:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Okonomiyaki (2) Fried Udon Noodles with Curry Sauce. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with Rika's fun lesson!
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
"Taberu Tsushin" is a magazine that comes with samples of locally produced food. It was founded in the Tohoku region in 2013, and has counterparts throughout Japan and now Asia. What is its mission?
17:30 Document 72 Hours
An evening street stall in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, that sells only cups of coffee has stayed in business for nearly 50 years. For 3 days, we explored how this stall keeps its customers coming back.
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 Covid-19: Medical Frontiers
In this unprecedented time of the coronavirus pandemic, we've put together several healthy living tips from past episodes to help keep you and your family healthy.
18:20 Four Seasons in Japan
Chiba's Isumi Seashore on the Boso Peninsula features a lagoon with tidal mudflat crabs and feasting birds, breeding grounds for the endangered little tern, and crucial habitat for rare beach plants.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Preview Special
In the ring, Grand Sumo wrestlers, are tough-looking men who dedicate their lives to the sport, fight fierce bouts and don't talk much. The show takes an up-close look at who they really are.
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
Hironao Hamada makes the world's thinnest handmade traditional Japanese paper, used to repair cultural properties such as paintings and other invaluable artwork. How does he approach papermaking?
19:30 Medical Frontiers
The novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world. We attempt to unlock its secrets with experts in virology, the history of medicine and COVID-19 treatment.
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 Document 72 Hours
An evening street stall in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, that sells only cups of coffee has stayed in business for nearly 50 years. For 3 days, we explored how this stall keeps its customers coming back.
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
Chiba's Isumi Seashore on the Boso Peninsula features a lagoon with tidal mudflat crabs and feasting birds, breeding grounds for the endangered little tern, and crucial habitat for rare beach plants.
21:40 Direct Talk
"Taberu Tsushin" is a magazine that comes with samples of locally produced food. It was founded in the Tohoku region in 2013, and has counterparts throughout Japan and now Asia. What is its mission?
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: The Piercing Gaze
A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?
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 Journeys in Japan
Chris Glenn visits mystical quarry ruins (including an adventure tour of an underground lake), an ancient temple built into rock, and a stone artisan's workshop. All in Oya, a village of stone...
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
Hironao Hamada makes the world's thinnest handmade traditional Japanese paper, used to repair cultural properties such as paintings and other invaluable artwork. How does he approach papermaking?
23:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Okonomiyaki (2) Fried Udon Noodles with Curry Sauce. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with Rika's fun lesson!
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
Japanese CHEESE has evolved to win international prizes. It has a rich aftertaste and umami characteristic of all Japanese cuisine. Discover cheese from Hokkaido, Japan's largest dairy producer.
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
Virtual Reality is a booming frontier in video games, immersing the user in 3D worlds. A new controller and small electrical currents are augmenting the experience. This episode explores new VR tech.
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
"Taberu Tsushin" is a magazine that comes with samples of locally produced food. It was founded in the Tohoku region in 2013, and has counterparts throughout Japan and now Asia. What is its mission?
02:30 GRAND SUMO Preview Special
To climb the ranks of GRAND SUMO, wrestlers undergo rigorous training every day, learn sumo and develop their prowess. The showlooks into what rikishi do when they're not fighting in tournaments.
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
Chris Glenn visits mystical quarry ruins (including an adventure tour of an underground lake), an ancient temple built into rock, and a stone artisan's workshop. All in Oya, a village of stone...
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 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Okonomiyaki (2) Fried Udon Noodles with Curry Sauce. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with Rika's fun lesson!
04:45 Direct Talk
Hironao Hamada makes the world's thinnest handmade traditional Japanese paper, used to repair cultural properties such as paintings and other invaluable artwork. How does he approach papermaking?
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
An evening street stall in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, that sells only cups of coffee has stayed in business for nearly 50 years. For 3 days, we explored how this stall keeps its customers coming back.
