NHK WORLD-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 THE MAGIC OF A DISH / Winter
NY chef David Bouley has delighted celebrities with his French cuisine spiced with "Bouley Magic." He sets out on a journey to Nagano & Noto Peninsula in Japan to create the ultimate healthy cuisine.
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 Direct Talk
Extreme weather around the world is causing an increase in major natural disasters. We ask Ishii Mieko, a nurse who has worked in several disaster zones, about how to save lives.
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: Cape Ochi-ishi, Hokkaido.
06:42 Easy Japanese
#10 How much is this hair dryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say "kono," meaning "this," followed by the item's name and "wa ikura desu ka."
06:45 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Summer Light Show
We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. What could they be looking for among the weeds?
06:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "DESIGN TALKS plus", which explores into the design of musical instruments. They often have the same design for centuries but some people reexamine and rebuild from scratch.
06:55 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Marie Suzuki are gaining recognition around the world. Although she creates mainly for herself, 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 TOKYO COOL GIRLS SP
Tokyo's most exciting female artists take the stage! ASCA / Juice=Juice / Reol / Sayaka Yamamoto / Check This Out!
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 "How the Trick Works!"...
07:45 Japan-easy
Today: Asking which one something is, and a new way to use "no". 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 Selections from The Nutcracker
Russian maestro Vladimir Fedoseyev took the baton. He has performed with the NHK Symphony Orchestra several times, often taking up Russian music, since he led the orchestra for the first time in 2013.
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: Riverside Sawmill
Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.
09:15 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.
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 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
Enjoy Marc's Karokke, or original kabocha croquettes and Maki's Ebi-mayo, or shrimp with mayonnaise sauce! We'll also meet some moms in Singapore who are enjoying bento making with their kids at home.
10:45 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: making apologies. Loraine from Philippines has just started working at a housekeeping company. She will tackle a roleplay to help her explain and apologize when unexpected things happen.
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
Uezu Keiko from Peru is a caregiver for the Latin American elderly and disabled living in Toyota City, Aichi. Fluent in Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese, she helps them overcome the language barrier.
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, home bread makers, which let you to bake bread at home by simply pressing a button.
12:45 Muscles for All! (Back muscles 3)
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 "DESIGN TALKS plus", which explores into the design of musical instruments. They often have the same design for centuries but some people reexamine and rebuild from scratch.
12:55 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Marie Suzuki are gaining recognition around the world. Although she creates mainly for herself, 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 TOKYO COOL GIRLS SP
Tokyo's most exciting female artists take the stage! ASCA / Juice=Juice / Reol / Sayaka Yamamoto / Check This Out!
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 The Mark of Beauty
The Tango Chirimen textile has been adored in Kyoto for 300 years. It is marked by small bumps that offer supreme comfort for the wearer. Tune in to discover the appeal of the Tango Chirimen.
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
Masahiro Kikuno is a watchmaker who does it all himself, from design to manufacturing and assembly. One of his best known works is a wristwatch model based on a famous 19th century Japanese clock.
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
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 BENTO EXPO
Enjoy Marc's Karokke, or original kabocha croquettes and Maki's Ebi-mayo, or shrimp with mayonnaise sauce! We'll also meet some moms in Singapore who are enjoying bento making with their kids at home.
16:45 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: making apologies. Loraine from Philippines has just started working at a housekeeping company. She will tackle a roleplay to help her explain and apologize when unexpected things happen.
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
Yoshiaki Kawashima is a coffee agronomist. From rescuing endangered varieties of bean, to utilizing unsung local production methods, his quest is to grow top-quality coffee in sustainable ways.
17:30 Where We Call Home
Uezu Keiko from Peru is a caregiver for the Latin American elderly and disabled living in Toyota City, Aichi. Fluent in Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese, she helps them overcome the language barrier.
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 The Mark of Beauty
The Tango Chirimen textile has been adored in Kyoto for 300 years. It is marked by small bumps that offer supreme comfort for the wearer. Tune in to discover the appeal of the Tango Chirimen.
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
Masahiro Kikuno is a watchmaker who does it all himself, from design to manufacturing and assembly. One of his best known works is a wristwatch model based on a famous 19th century Japanese clock.
19:30 SONGS OF TOKYO TOKYO COOL GIRLS SP
Tokyo's most exciting female artists take the stage! ASCA / Juice=Juice / Reol / Sayaka Yamamoto / Check This Out!
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
Uezu Keiko from Peru is a caregiver for the Latin American elderly and disabled living in Toyota City, Aichi. Fluent in Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese, she helps them overcome the language barrier.
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
Yoshiaki Kawashima is a coffee agronomist. From rescuing endangered varieties of bean, to utilizing unsung local production methods, his quest is to grow top-quality coffee in sustainable ways.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: First Childbirth
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.
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
Masahiro Kikuno is a watchmaker who does it all himself, from design to manufacturing and assembly. One of his best known works is a wristwatch model based on a famous 19th century Japanese clock.
23:30 BENTO EXPO
Enjoy Marc's Karokke, or original kabocha croquettes and Maki's Ebi-mayo, or shrimp with mayonnaise sauce! We'll also meet some moms in Singapore who are enjoying bento making with their kids at home.
23:45 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: making apologies. Loraine from Philippines has just started working at a housekeeping company. She will tackle a roleplay to help her explain and apologize when unexpected things happen.
NHK WORLD-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
Thomas Ainsworth: Brewing beer using Japanese ingredients. In a Japanophiles interview, Ainsworth introduces Peter Barakan to several of his beers, and explains how they're made.
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 immune system is extremely delicate. It can be affected by diet, exercise, and stress. We show what can be done to keep the immune system functioning optimally.
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
Yoshiaki Kawashima is a coffee agronomist. From rescuing endangered varieties of bean, to utilizing unsung local production methods, his quest is to grow top-quality coffee in sustainable ways.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
The Tango Chirimen textile has been adored in Kyoto for 300 years. It is marked by small bumps that offer supreme comfort for the wearer. Tune in to discover the appeal of the Tango Chirimen.
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
Enjoy Marc's Karokke, or original kabocha croquettes and Maki's Ebi-mayo, or shrimp with mayonnaise sauce! We'll also meet some moms in Singapore who are enjoying bento making with their kids at home.
04:30 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: making apologies. Loraine from Philippines has just started working at a housekeeping company. She will tackle a roleplay to help her explain and apologize when unexpected things happen.
04:45 Direct Talk
Masahiro Kikuno is a watchmaker who does it all himself, from design to manufacturing and assembly. One of his best known works is a wristwatch model based on a famous 19th century Japanese clock.
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 Where We Call Home
Uezu Keiko from Peru is a caregiver for the Latin American elderly and disabled living in Toyota City, Aichi. Fluent in Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese, she helps them overcome the language barrier.
06:00 NHK Documentary
Kazuo Hasegawa was an expert on dementia. Now, diagnosed with the disease, the doctor has become a patient. He wants to show the world what dementia really is by sharing his innermost feelings.
06:49 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Scaling the Peak, Matterhorn, the Alps.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
07:30 Medical Frontiers
The immune system is extremely delicate. It can be affected by diet, exercise, and stress. We show what can be done to keep the immune system functioning optimally.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 The Mark of Beauty
The Tango Chirimen textile has been adored in Kyoto for 300 years. It is marked by small bumps that offer supreme comfort for the wearer. Tune in to discover the appeal of the Tango Chirimen.
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: First Childbirth
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tohoku, northeast Japan. Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator seeks glimpses of sprites and spirits mysterious yet familiar presence in Tono, Iwate Pref.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 Journeys in Japan
Leina Bambino travels to the other side of the rugged Izu Peninsula, Nishi-Izu, where she discovers stunning landscapes, a well-preserved old port town, plaster art, and local delicacies.
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.
NHK WORLD-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
A training center in Tokyo helps teens who once went off the rails acquire the skills -and attitude - needed to find steady jobs. For 3 days, we followed the youngsters turning their lives around.
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 THE MAGIC OF A DISH / Winter
NY chef David Bouley has delighted celebrities with his French cuisine spiced with "Bouley Magic." He sets out on a journey to Nagano & Noto Peninsula in Japan to create the ultimate healthy cuisine.
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.
13:32 Medical Frontiers
The immune system is extremely delicate. It can be affected by diet, exercise, and stress. We show what can be done to keep the immune system functioning optimally.
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 Deeper Look from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. This time, Robert Franek, an education consultant talks about how Coronavirus pandemic affected U.S. higher education.
14:45 Doctor's Insight
COVID-19 poses a higher risk of serious illness for people with underlying conditions. Heart patients particularly have a high mortality rate. Find out what they can do to protect themselves.
14:55 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.
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
International award-winning artist Toshihiko Hosaka talks about the beauty of sand art and the artistic vision he brings to life through his sculptures, which are made using only sand and water.
15:30 Journeys in Japan
Leina Bambino travels to the other side of the rugged Izu Peninsula, Nishi-Izu, where she discovers stunning landscapes, a well-preserved old port town, plaster art, and local delicacies.
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
Saitama's Naguri Valley, created by the lively Iruma River, reveals hunting kingfishers, limpid pools filled with cherry salmon, squirrels gathering nuts and raccoon dogs roaming the night.
NHK WORLD-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
Muneyuki Nakazawa crafts violins out of materials salvaged from the wreckage of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Those violins are now captivating audiences worldwide. What is his vision?
17:30 Document 72 Hours
A training center in Tokyo helps teens who once went off the rails acquire the skills -and attitude - needed to find steady jobs. For 3 days, we followed the youngsters turning their lives around.
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
Saitama's Naguri Valley, created by the lively Iruma River, reveals hunting kingfishers, limpid pools filled with cherry salmon, squirrels gathering nuts and raccoon dogs roaming the night.
18:30 Deeper Look from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. This time, Robert Franek, an education consultant talks about how Coronavirus pandemic affected U.S. higher education.
18:45 Doctor's Insight
COVID-19 poses a higher risk of serious illness for people with underlying conditions. Heart patients particularly have a high mortality rate. Find out what they can do to protect themselves.
18:55 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.
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
International award-winning artist Toshihiko Hosaka talks about the beauty of sand art and the artistic vision he brings to life through his sculptures, which are made using only sand and water.
19:30 Medical Frontiers
The immune system is extremely delicate. It can be affected by diet, exercise, and stress. We show what can be done to keep the immune system functioning optimally.
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
A training center in Tokyo helps teens who once went off the rails acquire the skills -and attitude - needed to find steady jobs. For 3 days, we followed the youngsters turning their lives around.
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
Saitama's Naguri Valley, created by the lively Iruma River, reveals hunting kingfishers, limpid pools filled with cherry salmon, squirrels gathering nuts and raccoon dogs roaming the night.
21:40 Direct Talk
Muneyuki Nakazawa crafts violins out of materials salvaged from the wreckage of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Those violins are now captivating audiences worldwide. What is his vision?
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Summer Delicacy
A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.
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
Leina Bambino travels to the other side of the rugged Izu Peninsula, Nishi-Izu, where she discovers stunning landscapes, a well-preserved old port town, plaster art, and local delicacies.
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
International award-winning artist Toshihiko Hosaka talks about the beauty of sand art and the artistic vision he brings to life through his sculptures, which are made using only sand and water.
NHK WORLD-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: Mikan
Today we focus on the most cultivated fruit in Japan, the MIKAN -- a palm-sized citrus fruit. Visit Wakayama Prefecture, a top production area, to learn more about its great appeal.
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
Food texture plays a significant role in food development. Thanks to scientific understanding behind food texture as well robotics technology to quantify it, research is changing the future of food.
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
Muneyuki Nakazawa crafts violins out of materials salvaged from the wreckage of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Those violins are now captivating audiences worldwide. What is his vision?
02:30 Deeper Look from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. This time, Robert Franek, an education consultant talks about how Coronavirus pandemic affected U.S. higher education.
02:45 Doctor's Insight
COVID-19 poses a higher risk of serious illness for people with underlying conditions. Heart patients particularly have a high mortality rate. Find out what they can do to protect themselves.
02:55 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.
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
Leina Bambino travels to the other side of the rugged Izu Peninsula, Nishi-Izu, where she discovers stunning landscapes, a well-preserved old port town, plaster art, and local delicacies.
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.
International award-winning artist Toshihiko Hosaka talks about the beauty of sand art and the artistic vision he brings to life through his sculptures, which are made using only sand and water.
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
A training center in Tokyo helps teens who once went off the rails acquire the skills -and attitude - needed to find steady jobs. For 3 days, we followed the youngsters turning their lives around.
Robots are rolling in to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by allowing for less direct human contact. This episode focuses how new uses for robots could spur further demand in the technology sector.
06:30 Japanology Plus
Thomas Ainsworth: Brewing beer using Japanese ingredients. In a Japanophiles interview, Ainsworth introduces Peter Barakan to several of his beers, and explains how they're made.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
07:30 Science View
Food texture plays a significant role in food development. Thanks to scientific understanding behind food texture as well robotics technology to quantify it, research is changing the future of food.
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 Deeper Look from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. This time, Robert Franek, an education consultant talks about how Coronavirus pandemic affected U.S. higher education.
08:45 Doctor's Insight
COVID-19 poses a higher risk of serious illness for people with underlying conditions. Heart patients particularly have a high mortality rate. Find out what they can do to protect themselves.
08:55 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.
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: Summer Delicacy
A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
The devasting disaster in Tohoku, northeast Japan, on March 11, 2011. Fukushima-born Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator focuses on the hard-hit Tohoku region, 9 years on.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 Home Sweet Tokyo 2
When Bryan sees Alice practicing Japanese calligraphy with a brush and ink, it seems too outdated. Itsuki encourages him to try a calligraphy class with a famous yet very eccentric teacher.
09:50 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.
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 Through the Kitchen Window
Shimi-konnyaku is a unique, naturally freeze-dried Japanese food that lasts long for 50 years. Visit a producer still making it in traditional way with full of memories of his hometown and family.
10:45 NINJA TRUTH
The female ninja or Kunoichi is a particularly mysterious figure. To get to the truth, we rely on the scant passages found in ninja manuals, and also visit a village with a rumored connection.
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 Their Stories Continue
As the world struggles with the spread of the coronavirus, Her Story revisits three women who previously appeared on the show, looking at how each has overcome the new challenges they now face.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 Japanology Plus
Thomas Ainsworth: Brewing beer using Japanese ingredients. In a Japanophiles interview, Ainsworth introduces Peter Barakan to several of his beers, and explains how they're made.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Science View
Food texture plays a significant role in food development. Thanks to scientific understanding behind food texture as well robotics technology to quantify it, research is changing the future of food.
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 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.
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
We talk with photographer Lekima Hung about his history and passion capturing and exhibiting photographs of marine plastic waste pollution in Vietnam to raise awareness about the issue.
15:30 Home Sweet Tokyo 2
When Bryan sees Alice practicing Japanese calligraphy with a brush and ink, it seems too outdated. Itsuki encourages him to try a calligraphy class with a famous yet very eccentric teacher.
15:50 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.
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 Through the Kitchen Window
Shimi-konnyaku is a unique, naturally freeze-dried Japanese food that lasts long for 50 years. Visit a producer still making it in traditional way with full of memories of his hometown and family.
16:45 NINJA TRUTH
The female ninja or Kunoichi is a particularly mysterious figure. To get to the truth, we rely on the scant passages found in ninja manuals, and also visit a village with a rumored connection.
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
Folding@home led by Dr. Greg Bowman seeks a cure for COVID-19 with distributed computing. The American molecular biologist talks about the prospects connecting millions of participants and their PCs.
17:30 Their Stories Continue
As the world struggles with the spread of the coronavirus, Her Story revisits three women who previously appeared on the show, looking at how each has overcome the new challenges they now face.
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 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.
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
We talk with photographer Lekima Hung about his history and passion capturing and exhibiting photographs of marine plastic waste pollution in Vietnam to raise awareness about the issue.
19:30 Science View
Food texture plays a significant role in food development. Thanks to scientific understanding behind food texture as well robotics technology to quantify it, research is changing the future of food.
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 Their Stories Continue
As the world struggles with the spread of the coronavirus, Her Story revisits three women who previously appeared on the show, looking at how each has overcome the new challenges they now face.
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
Folding@home led by Dr. Greg Bowman seeks a cure for COVID-19 with distributed computing. The American molecular biologist talks about the prospects connecting millions of participants and their PCs.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Fashion Night
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.
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 Home Sweet Tokyo 2
When Bryan sees Alice practicing Japanese calligraphy with a brush and ink, it seems too outdated. Itsuki encourages him to try a calligraphy class with a famous yet very eccentric teacher.
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.
23:15 Direct Talk
We talk with photographer Lekima Hung about his history and passion capturing and exhibiting photographs of marine plastic waste pollution in Vietnam to raise awareness about the issue.
23:30 Through the Kitchen Window
Shimi-konnyaku is a unique, naturally freeze-dried Japanese food that lasts long for 50 years. Visit a producer still making it in traditional way with full of memories of his hometown and family.
23:45 NINJA TRUTH
The female ninja or Kunoichi is a particularly mysterious figure. To get to the truth, we rely on the scant passages found in ninja manuals, and also visit a village with a rumored connection.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Starting with a fat bike tour of Tottori's famous sand dunes, we ride through this beautiful part of western Japan, discovering a unique spirit of inventiveness and a gutsy approach to life.
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 Culture Crossroads
We look at how the outbreak is affecting a Thai community in Saitama, as well as get advice from a doctor who treats foreign patients and from an NPO that helps Thai people claim financial support.
01:45 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, a way to grow vegetables and other produce using a transparent film: film farming.
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
Folding@home led by Dr. Greg Bowman seeks a cure for COVID-19 with distributed computing. The American molecular biologist talks about the prospects connecting millions of participants and their PCs.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 Home Sweet Tokyo 2
When Bryan sees Alice practicing Japanese calligraphy with a brush and ink, it seems too outdated. Itsuki encourages him to try a calligraphy class with a famous yet very eccentric teacher.
03:50 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.
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 Through the Kitchen Window
Shimi-konnyaku is a unique, naturally freeze-dried Japanese food that lasts long for 50 years. Visit a producer still making it in traditional way with full of memories of his hometown and family.
04:30 NINJA TRUTH
The female ninja or Kunoichi is a particularly mysterious figure. To get to the truth, we rely on the scant passages found in ninja manuals, and also visit a village with a rumored connection.
04:45 Direct Talk
We talk with photographer Lekima Hung about his history and passion capturing and exhibiting photographs of marine plastic waste pollution in Vietnam to raise awareness about the issue.
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 Their Stories Continue
As the world struggles with the spread of the coronavirus, Her Story revisits three women who previously appeared on the show, looking at how each has overcome the new challenges they now face.
As concern grows over a possible second wave of coronavirus infections, how can we protect both our health and the economy? NHK spoke with experts on antibody testing to see how they're preparing.
06:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo: Mikan
Today we focus on the most cultivated fruit in Japan, the MIKAN -- a palm-sized citrus fruit. Visit Wakayama Prefecture, a top production area, to learn more about its great appeal.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
07:30 Culture Crossroads
We look at how the outbreak is affecting a Thai community in Saitama, as well as get advice from a doctor who treats foreign patients and from an NPO that helps Thai people claim financial support.
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, a way to grow vegetables and other produce using a transparent film: film farming.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke reveals the wide variety of props used by tachiyaku, the male roles in kabuki. Explore the all-important katana sword, tobacco pipes, footwear and gold coins.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Fashion Night
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Footwear Culture, dressing the feet for form and function. The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. 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: Everyday Beauty. As the global pandemic keeps everyone home many of us are examining the world around us with new eyes. Explore the rich depths and small joys of everyday design.
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
As the Tokyo 2020's big events approach, follow Toru Ozawa, engineer with a wheelchair firm whose custom devices are trusted by top athletes worldwide, helping win 122 Paralympic medals to date.
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: Mikan
Today we focus on the most cultivated fruit in Japan, the MIKAN -- a palm-sized citrus fruit. Visit Wakayama Prefecture, a top production area, to learn more about its great appeal.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Culture Crossroads
We look at how the outbreak is affecting a Thai community in Saitama, as well as get advice from a doctor who treats foreign patients and from an NPO that helps Thai people claim financial support.
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, a way to grow vegetables and other produce using a transparent film: film farming.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 Lunch ON!
We visit a Japanese family that runs a nursery for bonsai trees. Find out what ingredient the family uses on their rice balls to enjoy the taste of spring all year round.
14:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Eggplant and Beef Simmered in Miso.
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
Delia Ferreira Rubio represents an international NGO that aims to eliminate crimes such as bribery and embezzlement worldwide. How can we prevent corruption, which she says undermines our daily lives?
15:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Footwear Culture, dressing the feet for form and function. The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. 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 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 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Everyday Beauty. As the global pandemic keeps everyone home many of us are examining the world around us with new eyes. Explore the rich depths and small joys of everyday design.
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
Health psychologist, Professor Susan Michie is advising the British Government on how to help people change their behavior in a pandemic so as to control the spread of coronavirus.
17:30 RISING
As the Tokyo 2020's big events approach, follow Toru Ozawa, engineer with a wheelchair firm whose custom devices are trusted by top athletes worldwide, helping win 122 Paralympic medals to date.
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 Lunch ON!
We visit a Japanese family that runs a nursery for bonsai trees. Find out what ingredient the family uses on their rice balls to enjoy the taste of spring all year round.
18:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Eggplant and Beef Simmered in Miso.
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
Delia Ferreira Rubio represents an international NGO that aims to eliminate crimes such as bribery and embezzlement worldwide. How can we prevent corruption, which she says undermines our daily lives?
19:30 Culture Crossroads
We look at how the outbreak is affecting a Thai community in Saitama, as well as get advice from a doctor who treats foreign patients and from an NPO that helps Thai people claim financial support.
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, a way to grow vegetables and other produce using a transparent film: film farming.
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
As the Tokyo 2020's big events approach, follow Toru Ozawa, engineer with a wheelchair firm whose custom devices are trusted by top athletes worldwide, helping win 122 Paralympic medals to date.
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
Health psychologist, Professor Susan Michie is advising the British Government on how to help people change their behavior in a pandemic so as to control the spread of coronavirus.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
22:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Footwear Culture, dressing the feet for form and function. The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. 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
Delia Ferreira Rubio represents an international NGO that aims to eliminate crimes such as bribery and embezzlement worldwide. How can we prevent corruption, which she says undermines our daily lives?
23:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Everyday Beauty. As the global pandemic keeps everyone home many of us are examining the world around us with new eyes. Explore the rich depths and small joys of everyday design.
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) Seafood Kakiage-Don (2) Chicken Salad Don (3) Egg and onion Don. You can be a "Donburi" master with Rika's easy and delicious rice bowl practices!
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Japan Railway Journal
Hinotori is Kintetsu Railway's new limited express train that runs between Osaka and Nagoya. Focusing on passenger comfort, see how the company developed the train to compete with the shinkansen.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:15 Direct Talk
Health psychologist, Professor Susan Michie is advising the British Government on how to help people change their behavior in a pandemic so as to control the spread of coronavirus.
02:30 Lunch ON!
We visit a Japanese family that runs a nursery for bonsai trees. Find out what ingredient the family uses on their rice balls to enjoy the taste of spring all year round.
02:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Eggplant and Beef Simmered in Miso.
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: Footwear Culture, dressing the feet for form and function. The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. 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: Everyday Beauty. As the global pandemic keeps everyone home many of us are examining the world around us with new eyes. Explore the rich depths and small joys of everyday design.
04:45 Direct Talk
Delia Ferreira Rubio represents an international NGO that aims to eliminate crimes such as bribery and embezzlement worldwide. How can we prevent corruption, which she says undermines our daily lives?
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
As the Tokyo 2020's big events approach, follow Toru Ozawa, engineer with a wheelchair firm whose custom devices are trusted by top athletes worldwide, helping win 122 Paralympic medals to date.
