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.
06:30 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.
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 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
A listener in Kenya wants to know how Japan deals with garbage, so a Swahili announcer visits a Yokohama waste treatment plant and a local area where the garbage recycling rate has reached 80%.
07:40 Selfie Japan!
Duan visits Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture to explore places linked to a legendary nine-tailed fox. She takes a refreshing break in a foot bath and enjoys a drum performance featuring the fox.
07:45 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the worksheet study method known as "Kumon," created in 1958 by a teacher for his son.
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
The tradition and culture of sumo are supported by many people, including referees, hair experts and cooks who prepare meals for wrestlers.The show focuses on the people who support Grand Sumo.
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: Mt. Fuji's Faces
We observe "Red Fuji" and "Black Fuji," 2 dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo?
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: Nightview.
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: Family Crests, pedigree in the ancient capital. Kyoto 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: Future The future has always stoked the imagination of designers and artists. Today, media artist Yoichi Ochiai joins us to talk about designing the future in this age of uncertainty.
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
Yuriko Oda is the creator of a "barrier-free map" app that helps wheelchair users locate and share info on elevators and accessible toilets while avoiding steps and other obstacles.
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 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.
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 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
A listener in Kenya wants to know how Japan deals with garbage, so a Swahili announcer visits a Yokohama waste treatment plant and a local area where the garbage recycling rate has reached 80%.
13:40 Selfie Japan!
Duan visits Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture to explore places linked to a legendary nine-tailed fox. She takes a refreshing break in a foot bath and enjoys a drum performance featuring the fox.
13:45 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the worksheet study method known as "Kumon," created in 1958 by a teacher for his son.
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
The tradition and culture of sumo are supported by many people, including referees, hair experts and cooks who prepare meals for wrestlers.The show focuses on the people who support Grand Sumo.
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
Yang Liping is a popular Chinese dancer and choreographer. Her "Peacock Dance," based on the folk dances of her hometown in Yunnan Province, has been highly praised all over the world.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Family Crests, pedigree in the ancient capital. Kyoto 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 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
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces the Ome Hills, west of Tokyo. In spring and summer, the woods and valleys teem with birds, spring cicadas, salamanders, beetles, and butterflies.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Future The future has always stoked the imagination of designers and artists. Today, media artist Yoichi Ochiai joins us to talk about designing the future in this age of uncertainty.
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
Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Svetlana Alexievich, expressed the hardships endured in the Soviet Era through eyewitness testimonials. She shares stories of life in a post-Soviet world.
17:30 RISING
Yuriko Oda is the creator of a "barrier-free map" app that helps wheelchair users locate and share info on elevators and accessible toilets while avoiding steps and other obstacles.
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
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces the Ome Hills, west of Tokyo. In spring and summer, the woods and valleys teem with birds, spring cicadas, salamanders, beetles, and butterflies.
18:30 Grand Sumo Preview Special
The tradition and culture of sumo are supported by many people, including referees, hair experts and cooks who prepare meals for wrestlers.The show focuses on the people who support Grand Sumo.
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
Yang Liping is a popular Chinese dancer and choreographer. Her "Peacock Dance," based on the folk dances of her hometown in Yunnan Province, has been highly praised all over the world.
19:30 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
A listener in Kenya wants to know how Japan deals with garbage, so a Swahili announcer visits a Yokohama waste treatment plant and a local area where the garbage recycling rate has reached 80%.
19:40 Selfie Japan!
Duan visits Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture to explore places linked to a legendary nine-tailed fox. She takes a refreshing break in a foot bath and enjoys a drum performance featuring the fox.
19:45 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, the worksheet study method known as "Kumon," created in 1958 by a teacher for his son.
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
Yuriko Oda is the creator of a "barrier-free map" app that helps wheelchair users locate and share info on elevators and accessible toilets while avoiding steps and other obstacles.
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 the Ome Hills, west of Tokyo. In spring and summer, the woods and valleys teem with birds, spring cicadas, salamanders, beetles, and butterflies.
21:40 Direct Talk
Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Svetlana Alexievich, expressed the hardships endured in the Soviet Era through eyewitness testimonials. She shares stories of life in a post-Soviet world.
21:55 We, in the Time of Corona
Media artist and computer scientist Yoichi Ochiai fuses digital technology with the natural world in search of "digital nature." As a creative pioneer he discusses how we can shape our future.
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: Family Crests, pedigree in the ancient capital. Kyoto 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
Yang Liping is a popular Chinese dancer and choreographer. Her "Peacock Dance," based on the folk dances of her hometown in Yunnan Province, has been highly praised all over the world.
23:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Future The future has always stoked the imagination of designers and artists. Today, media artist Yoichi Ochiai joins us to talk about designing the future in this age of uncertainty.
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) Roast Beef Sushi (2) Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi (3) Gari "Pickled Ginger". 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
2019 was an exciting year for the railway industry in Japan with many new express, commuter, and tourist trains, as well as trams, making their debut. Join us as we review the railway trends of 2019.
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
Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Svetlana Alexievich, expressed the hardships endured in the Soviet Era through eyewitness testimonials. She shares stories of life in a post-Soviet world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 23, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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: Family Crests, pedigree in the ancient capital. Kyoto 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: Future The future has always stoked the imagination of designers and artists. Today, media artist Yoichi Ochiai joins us to talk about designing the future in this age of uncertainty.
04:45 Direct Talk
Yang Liping is a popular Chinese dancer and choreographer. Her "Peacock Dance," based on the folk dances of her hometown in Yunnan Province, has been highly praised all over the world.
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
Yuriko Oda is the creator of a "barrier-free map" app that helps wheelchair users locate and share info on elevators and accessible toilets while avoiding steps and other obstacles.
In Tokyo's "Little India" Puranik Yogendra is helping his fellow Indians to connect with locals by teaching Japanese customs and habits. He also aims to set up a Japanese school for Indian children.
06:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Our rider travels in Shimane Prefecture in western Japan and comes across unique locals like a clam fisherman and a blacksmith. He also experiences a traditional form of dance called Kagura.
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
2019 was an exciting year for the railway industry in Japan with many new express, commuter, and tourist trains, as well as trams, making their debut. Join us as we review the railway trends of 2019.
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 Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 23, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 We, in the Time of Corona
Media artist and computer scientist Yoichi Ochiai fuses digital technology with the natural world in search of "digital nature." As a creative pioneer he discusses how we can shape our future.
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 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.
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
This is a must-see Kawaii International episode for T-shirts fans! Learn some interesting facts from a vintage T-shirts collector that you probably didn't know about T-shirts.
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
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, is home to a high number of coronavirus infectees. One businessman who operates amusement parks in the province faces a harsh struggle for financial survival.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Our rider travels in Shimane Prefecture in western Japan and comes across unique locals like a clam fisherman and a blacksmith. He also experiences a traditional form of dance called Kagura.
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
2019 was an exciting year for the railway industry in Japan with many new express, commuter, and tourist trains, as well as trams, making their debut. Join us as we review the railway trends of 2019.
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 Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 23, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
Providing work for over 1 million drivers with a smartphone app that is changing how people live in Indonesia, CEO Nadiem Makarim tells us how technology can shape a society.
15:30 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.
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
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces Shosenkyo Gorge in Kofu Basin, Yamanashi. As winter approaches, dippers, wagtails, tits, and other birds feast on the bounty of the forest and river.
16:30 Kawaii International
This is a must-see Kawaii International episode for T-shirts fans! Learn some interesting facts from a vintage T-shirts collector that you probably didn't know about T-shirts.
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
Chinese lawyer Tang Shuai uses sign language to protect the legal rights of his clients who have hearing difficulties. He hopes for a law-abiding society that is more considerate to their needs.
17:30 Asia Insight
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, is home to a high number of coronavirus infectees. One businessman who operates amusement parks in the province faces a harsh struggle for financial survival.
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
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces Shosenkyo Gorge in Kofu Basin, Yamanashi. As winter approaches, dippers, wagtails, tits, and other birds feast on the bounty of the forest and river.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 23, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
Providing work for over 1 million drivers with a smartphone app that is changing how people live in Indonesia, CEO Nadiem Makarim tells us how technology can shape a society.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
2019 was an exciting year for the railway industry in Japan with many new express, commuter, and tourist trains, as well as trams, making their debut. Join us as we review the railway trends of 2019.
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
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, is home to a high number of coronavirus infectees. One businessman who operates amusement parks in the province faces a harsh struggle for financial survival.
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 Shosenkyo Gorge in Kofu Basin, Yamanashi. As winter approaches, dippers, wagtails, tits, and other birds feast on the bounty of the forest and river.
21:40 Direct Talk
Chinese lawyer Tang Shuai uses sign language to protect the legal rights of his clients who have hearing difficulties. He hopes for a law-abiding society that is more considerate to their needs.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Sudden Shower
Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination?
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 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.
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
Providing work for over 1 million drivers with a smartphone app that is changing how people live in Indonesia, CEO Nadiem Makarim tells us how technology can shape a society.
23:30 Kawaii International
This is a must-see Kawaii International episode for T-shirts fans! Learn some interesting facts from a vintage T-shirts collector that you probably didn't know about T-shirts.
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 Today's Close-Up
The coronavirus pandemic is causing upheaval for Japanese agriculture and fisheries, and straining the food supply chain. We take a look at how the crisis is changing the industry.
00:40 Anime Supernova
Keisuke Matsumoto has taken Japan by storm with his 2 ongoing web animated series, which feature cute characters and comic dialogue inspired by a Japanese two-person comedy routine known as Manzai.
00:55 NHK Documentary
The global economy is reopening. But damage to key economic drivers is severe, and a quick rebound is unlikely. As Japan steers a precarious path to recovery, leading economists provide perspective.
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
Many people who've lost loved ones to the coronavirus have mourned in silence for fear of being shunned. We look at how best to support grieving families through their time of suffering.
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
Chinese lawyer Tang Shuai uses sign language to protect the legal rights of his clients who have hearing difficulties. He hopes for a law-abiding society that is more considerate to their needs.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 24, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
This is a must-see Kawaii International episode for T-shirts fans! Learn some interesting facts from a vintage T-shirts collector that you probably didn't know about T-shirts.
04:45 Direct Talk
Providing work for over 1 million drivers with a smartphone app that is changing how people live in Indonesia, CEO Nadiem Makarim tells us how technology can shape a society.
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
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, is home to a high number of coronavirus infectees. One businessman who operates amusement parks in the province faces a harsh struggle for financial survival.
The Copper Canyon region of northern Mexico is home to a group of indigenous people known as the Raramuri. Their name means "those who run fast." This program features 250 kilometers race held there.
06:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode focuses on the king of fruit, mango. Though widely known as a tropical fruit, Japan produces high-end mangos often given as gifts. Find out more about Japan's special fruit.
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
Many people who've lost loved ones to the coronavirus have mourned in silence for fear of being shunned. We look at how best to support grieving families through their time of suffering.
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 Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 24, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 SAKE R-Evolution #1
Through Japanese retailers' efforts to apply new technologies and the passion of the foreign sake-lovers, sake is now becoming a global beverage with genuine sake breweries opening outside Japan.
09:54 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
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
A herd of zebras can prove mesmerizing. Their stripes were commonly thought to serve as a sort of camouflage. That and other theories are scrutinized while new research reveals fascinating results.
10:50 Slice of Life
NISHINARI YOSHIO is a promising new fashion label with unique designs and a surprising backstory. We head to a studio in downtown Osaka to meet the unlikely team behind the brand.
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 OKINA Dance of Life
We follow Okina, a traditional stage called Noh to learn about the Japanese ancient mentality and philosophy.
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) Roast Beef Sushi (2) Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi (3) Gari "Pickled Ginger". 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 1-9.
12:50 no art, no life
Outsider artists like otto & orabu are gaining recognition around the world. Although they create mainly for themselves, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
12:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Sudden Shower
Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination?
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
Many people who've lost loved ones to the coronavirus have mourned in silence for fear of being shunned. We look at how best to support grieving families through their time of suffering.
13:40 Anime Supernova
Keisuke Matsumoto has taken Japan by storm with his 2 ongoing web animated series, which feature cute characters and comic dialogue inspired by a Japanese two-person comedy routine known as Manzai.
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 "The Wire Hanger Song"...
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces the Myoko Highlands in Niigata. In winter, heavy snows cover the forested plateau, but Japanese hares and macaque monkeys persevere against the cold.
14:20 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.
14:25 Easy Japanese
#7 Please speak slowly. / To ask someone to speak slowly, say "yukkuri hanashite kudasai".
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 24, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 SAKE R-Evolution #1
Through Japanese retailers' efforts to apply new technologies and the passion of the foreign sake-lovers, sake is now becoming a global beverage with genuine sake breweries opening outside Japan.
15:54 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
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
A herd of zebras can prove mesmerizing. Their stripes were commonly thought to serve as a sort of camouflage. That and other theories are scrutinized while new research reveals fascinating results.
16:50 Slice of Life
NISHINARI YOSHIO is a promising new fashion label with unique designs and a surprising backstory. We head to a studio in downtown Osaka to meet the unlikely team behind the brand.
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 OKINA Dance of Life
We follow Okina, a traditional stage called Noh to learn about the Japanese ancient mentality and philosophy.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces the Myoko Highlands in Niigata. In winter, heavy snows cover the forested plateau, but Japanese hares and macaque monkeys persevere against the cold.
18:20 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:25 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 24, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
Many people who've lost loved ones to the coronavirus have mourned in silence for fear of being shunned. We look at how best to support grieving families through their time of suffering.
19:40 Anime Supernova
Keisuke Matsumoto has taken Japan by storm with his 2 ongoing web animated series, which feature cute characters and comic dialogue inspired by a Japanese two-person comedy routine known as Manzai.
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 "The Wire Hanger Song"...
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 SAKE R-Evolution #1
Through Japanese retailers' efforts to apply new technologies and the passion of the foreign sake-lovers, sake is now becoming a global beverage with genuine sake breweries opening outside Japan.
20:54 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
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
Foreigners marvel at the range of repairing goods and the high level of service available in Japan. The panelists discuss the various disciplines and philosophies that sustain Japanese repair quality.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
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
A herd of zebras can prove mesmerizing. Their stripes were commonly thought to serve as a sort of camouflage. That and other theories are scrutinized while new research reveals fascinating results.
22:50 Slice of Life
NISHINARI YOSHIO is a promising new fashion label with unique designs and a surprising backstory. We head to a studio in downtown Osaka to meet the unlikely team behind the brand.
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 OKINA Dance of Life
We follow Okina, a traditional stage called Noh to learn about the Japanese ancient mentality and philosophy.
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 NHK Symphony Orchestra
NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo plays a leading role in Japan's classical music scene. Tune in for Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, conducted by Herbert Blomstedt.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces the Myoko Highlands in Niigata. In winter, heavy snows cover the forested plateau, but Japanese hares and macaque monkeys persevere against the cold.
02:20 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
02:25 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 25, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 SAKE R-Evolution #1
Through Japanese retailers' efforts to apply new technologies and the passion of the foreign sake-lovers, sake is now becoming a global beverage with genuine sake breweries opening outside Japan.
03:54 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
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
A herd of zebras can prove mesmerizing. Their stripes were commonly thought to serve as a sort of camouflage. That and other theories are scrutinized while new research reveals fascinating results.
04:50 Slice of Life
NISHINARI YOSHIO is a promising new fashion label with unique designs and a surprising backstory. We head to a studio in downtown Osaka to meet the unlikely team behind the brand.
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 OKINA Dance of Life
We follow Okina, a traditional stage called Noh to learn about the Japanese ancient mentality and philosophy.
NHK WORLD-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 Today's Close-Up
The coronavirus pandemic is causing upheaval for Japanese agriculture and fisheries, and straining the food supply chain. We take a look at how the crisis is changing the industry.
06:40 Anime Supernova
Keisuke Matsumoto has taken Japan by storm with his 2 ongoing web animated series, which feature cute characters and comic dialogue inspired by a Japanese two-person comedy routine known as Manzai.
06:55 NHK Documentary
The global economy is reopening. But damage to key economic drivers is severe, and a quick rebound is unlikely. As Japan steers a precarious path to recovery, leading economists provide perspective.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces the Myoko Highlands in Niigata. In winter, heavy snows cover the forested plateau, but Japanese hares and macaque monkeys persevere against the cold.
08:20 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.
08:25 Easy Japanese
#7 Please speak slowly. / To ask someone to speak slowly, say "yukkuri hanashite kudasai".
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 25, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 SAKE R-Evolution #2
The French mindset is churning a revolution in sake. A Japanese brewer adopts the concept of terroir, and the former cellar master at Dom Perignon uses the art of assemblage to make the ultimate sake.
09:54 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Chicken Rice Burger.
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 Spiritual Explorers
"Itadakimasu - Giving Thanks for Life -" is a short phrase that Japanese people say before each meal. Today we will explore the intriguing roots of itadakimasu in Chiba Prefecture.
10:35 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
These short animations highlight sports for athletes with impairments and the Paralympic Games. KochiKame, a well-known anime and manga, explores the world of goalball, with Ryo and other characters.
10:40 Core Kyoto mini
Kata-yuzen, the stenciled beauty of dyeing. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
10:45 Wild Hokkaido! Yufutsu Plain
Yufutsu Plain is in the southwestern part of Hokkaido Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. Our program host visits the river that runs near the international airport, and takes a guided canoe ride.
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
People affected by Hansen's disease or leprosy were forcefully isolated in Japan until 1996. Former patient, Yasuji Hirasawa, talks about his life of struggle against prejudice and discrimination.
11:40 Four Seasons in Japan
The program features Nagura Anparu of Ishigakijima Island. This wetland is a haven for soldier crabs and fiddler crabs, and beyond lies an expanse of mangrove forest teeming with small creatures.
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: Deep-fried Mackerel Tatsuta-style.
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: Bamboo Ware.
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 Today's Close-Up
The coronavirus pandemic is causing upheaval for Japanese agriculture and fisheries, and straining the food supply chain. We take a look at how the crisis is changing the industry.
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, umami seasoning, a long-selling hit now used in 106 countries worldwide.
12:55 NHK Documentary
The global economy is reopening. But damage to key economic drivers is severe, and a quick rebound is unlikely. As Japan steers a precarious path to recovery, leading economists provide perspective.
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 NHK Symphony Orchestra
NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo plays a leading role in Japan's classical music scene. Tune in for Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, conducted by Herbert Blomstedt.
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 SAKE R-Evolution #2
The French mindset is churning a revolution in sake. A Japanese brewer adopts the concept of terroir, and the former cellar master at Dom Perignon uses the art of assemblage to make the ultimate sake.
15:54 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Chicken Rice Burger.
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 Spiritual Explorers
"Itadakimasu - Giving Thanks for Life -" is a short phrase that Japanese people say before each meal. Today we will explore the intriguing roots of itadakimasu in Chiba Prefecture.
16:35 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
These short animations highlight sports for athletes with impairments and the Paralympic Games. KochiKame, a well-known anime and manga, explores the world of goalball, with Ryo and other characters.
16:40 Core Kyoto mini
Kata-yuzen, the stenciled beauty of dyeing. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
16:45 Wild Hokkaido! Yufutsu Plain
Yufutsu Plain is in the southwestern part of Hokkaido Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. Our program host visits the river that runs near the international airport, and takes a guided canoe ride.
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
People affected by Hansen's disease or leprosy were forcefully isolated in Japan until 1996. Former patient, Yasuji Hirasawa, talks about his life of struggle against prejudice and discrimination.
17:40 Four Seasons in Japan
The program features Nagura Anparu of Ishigakijima Island. This wetland is a haven for soldier crabs and fiddler crabs, and beyond lies an expanse of mangrove forest teeming with small creatures.
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: Deep-fried Mackerel Tatsuta-style.
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: Bamboo Ware.
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 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, umami seasoning, a long-selling hit now used in 106 countries worldwide.
18:25 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Secret Date
It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from March 25, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
18:55 NHK Documentary
The global economy is reopening. But damage to key economic drivers is severe, and a quick rebound is unlikely. As Japan steers a precarious path to recovery, leading economists provide perspective.
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 SAKE R-Evolution #2
The French mindset is churning a revolution in sake. A Japanese brewer adopts the concept of terroir, and the former cellar master at Dom Perignon uses the art of assemblage to make the ultimate sake.
20:54 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Chicken Rice Burger.
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
Sayaka Mori runs a guesthouse on the remote Noto Peninsula. Learning from local teachers how to source and prepare ingredients from both the sea and land, she tries to pass on the rich food culture.
21:25 Japan-easy
Today: Politely express actions and their past tense forms using verbs. 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 1-9.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Core Kyoto," which shows some markets held at places near temples and shrines. One is for antiques at Kitano-Temmangu shrine, and the other is for old books at Chion-ji temple.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Secret Date
It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?
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 Spiritual Explorers
"Itadakimasu - Giving Thanks for Life -" is a short phrase that Japanese people say before each meal. Today we will explore the intriguing roots of itadakimasu in Chiba Prefecture.
22:35 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
These short animations highlight sports for athletes with impairments and the Paralympic Games. KochiKame, a well-known anime and manga, explores the world of goalball, with Ryo and other characters.
22:40 Core Kyoto mini
Kata-yuzen, the stenciled beauty of dyeing. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
22:45 Wild Hokkaido! Yufutsu Plain
Yufutsu Plain is in the southwestern part of Hokkaido Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. Our program host visits the river that runs near the international airport, and takes a guided canoe ride.
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
People affected by Hansen's disease or leprosy were forcefully isolated in Japan until 1996. Former patient, Yasuji Hirasawa, talks about his life of struggle against prejudice and discrimination.
23:40 Four Seasons in Japan
The program features Nagura Anparu of Ishigakijima Island. This wetland is a haven for soldier crabs and fiddler crabs, and beyond lies an expanse of mangrove forest teeming with small creatures.
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: Deep-fried Mackerel Tatsuta-style.
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: Bamboo Ware.
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
Jared Diamond examines how warfare differs between tribes and between modern states, and looks to traditional societies for clues on how to avoid conflicts with our neighbors.
