NHK WORLD-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.
06:00 BIZ STREAM
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.
NHK WORLD-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.
06:00 Today's Close-Up
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.
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.
06:30 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.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
07:30 Japan Railway Journal
Hinotori is Kintetsu Railway's new limited express train that runs between Osaka and Nagoya. Focusing on passenger comfort, see how the company developed the train to compete with the shinkansen.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 Lunch ON!
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.
08:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Eggplant and Beef Simmered in Miso.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
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 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
Learn how to make useful items and accessories with a kawaii-flair while staying inside. Also, brighten up your "Stay Home" days by hosting an exclusive fashion show right at home!
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
11:30 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. Today: Guardians of Taiwan's Migrant Mothers.
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
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.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
Hinotori is Kintetsu Railway's new limited express train that runs between Osaka and Nagoya. Focusing on passenger comfort, see how the company developed the train to compete with the shinkansen.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 J-Arena
The throw known as "uchimata" is a firm favorite among judo fans. Spectacular to watch and devastatingly effective, we explore the technique in depth and examine its role in so many historic bouts.
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
Charles Pepin teaches popular philosophy classes at a Paris movie theater to make the topic more accessible. He hopes to enrich modern people's lives using philosophy.
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 the Myoko Highlands in Niigata. In winter, heavy snows cover the forested plateau, but Japanese hares and macaque monkeys persevere against the cold.
16:30 Kawaii International
Learn how to make useful items and accessories with a kawaii-flair while staying inside. Also, brighten up your "Stay Home" days by hosting an exclusive fashion show right at home!
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:15 Direct Talk
Ziauddin Yousafzai is a teacher and activist who stood up to the Taliban in Pakistan. With his daughter Malala, he campaigns for girl's education and equality around the world.
17:30 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. Today: Guardians of Taiwan's Migrant Mothers.
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 Myoko Highlands in Niigata. In winter, heavy snows cover the forested plateau, but Japanese hares and macaque monkeys persevere against the cold.
18:30 J-Arena
The throw known as "uchimata" is a firm favorite among judo fans. Spectacular to watch and devastatingly effective, we explore the technique in depth and examine its role in so many historic bouts.
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
Charles Pepin teaches popular philosophy classes at a Paris movie theater to make the topic more accessible. He hopes to enrich modern people's lives using philosophy.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Hinotori is Kintetsu Railway's new limited express train that runs between Osaka and Nagoya. Focusing on passenger comfort, see how the company developed the train to compete with the shinkansen.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
20:30 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. Today: Guardians of Taiwan's Migrant Mothers.
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 Myoko Highlands in Niigata. In winter, heavy snows cover the forested plateau, but Japanese hares and macaque monkeys persevere against the cold.
21:40 Direct Talk
Ziauddin Yousafzai is a teacher and activist who stood up to the Taliban in Pakistan. With his daughter Malala, he campaigns for girl's education and equality around the world.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
22:30 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
Charles Pepin teaches popular philosophy classes at a Paris movie theater to make the topic more accessible. He hopes to enrich modern people's lives using philosophy.
23:30 Kawaii International
Learn how to make useful items and accessories with a kawaii-flair while staying inside. Also, brighten up your "Stay Home" days by hosting an exclusive fashion show right at home!
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 RISING
Entrepreneur Yasuyuki Toki is revolutionizing child care with an IoT-based system that tracks the physical and mental well-being of children in nursery schools, connecting caregivers and parents.
00:40 Anime Supernova
Miyo Sato specializes in paint-on-glass animation, a stop-motion technique that involves photographing images on a sheet of glass, with the images changing gradually from shot to shot.
00:55 Muscles for All! (Push-ups 1)
No matter your age or gender, just 5 minutes of the right workout can build strength and transform your body. "Muscles don't lie." Let's tax our muscles to the max!
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Today's Close-Up
Long after testing negative, some former coronavirus patients continue to suffer from symptoms. NHK spoke to several people who have recovered but are finding that life is still far from normal.
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
Ziauddin Yousafzai is a teacher and activist who stood up to the Taliban in Pakistan. With his daughter Malala, he campaigns for girl's education and equality around the world.
02:30 J-Arena
The throw known as "uchimata" is a firm favorite among judo fans. Spectacular to watch and devastatingly effective, we explore the technique in depth and examine its role in so many historic bouts.
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
Learn how to make useful items and accessories with a kawaii-flair while staying inside. Also, brighten up your "Stay Home" days by hosting an exclusive fashion show right at home!
04:45 Direct Talk
Charles Pepin teaches popular philosophy classes at a Paris movie theater to make the topic more accessible. He hopes to enrich modern people's lives using philosophy.
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
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. Today: Guardians of Taiwan's Migrant Mothers.
The assassination of US President John F. Kennedy is still shrouded in mystery. With the help of top experts, NHK takes a new look at the incident through reenactments and fresh theories on the case.
06:50 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.
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
Long after testing negative, some former coronavirus patients continue to suffer from symptoms. NHK spoke to several people who have recovered but are finding that life is still far from normal.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 J-Arena
The throw known as "uchimata" is a firm favorite among judo fans. Spectacular to watch and devastatingly effective, we explore the technique in depth and examine its role in so many historic bouts.
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 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
In Trails to Oishii Tokyo, reporters from around the world discover Japan's best ingredients. This time, fermented foods like soy sauce, miso and katsuobushi that help make Japanese cuisine so great.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 Anime Supernova
With over 50 music videos on his resume, Sugimoto Kosuke has been able to combine audio and visuals in ways not many others can. Join us and find out the secret behind his creativity.
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Spotted garden eels look like synchronized swimmers planted on the sea floor comically swaying with the currents. No one had seen these mysterious fish spawn before ... until we captured the moment!
10:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Matcha sweets are loved globally, but matcha is originally green tea leaves ground to make tea. We visit Uji, Kyoto, famous for matcha, and see how it's used in the tea ceremony, a symbol of Japan.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:10 GLOBAL AGENDA
Preventing a second wave of COVID-19 means changing deep-seated habits and addressing long-standing social inequities. It's a difficult, uphill battle. How can we prepare for whatever comes next?
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) 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!
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 1-13.
12:50 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Shinichi Sawada are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
12:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 Today's Close-Up
Long after testing negative, some former coronavirus patients continue to suffer from symptoms. NHK spoke to several people who have recovered but are finding that life is still far from normal.
13:40 Anime Supernova
Miyo Sato specializes in paint-on-glass animation, a stop-motion technique that involves photographing images on a sheet of glass, with the images changing gradually from shot to shot.
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 "Ms. Hammer Critic"...
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 COOL JAPAN
The Japanese sensitivity for naming is the theme, with such topics as how parents name their children, how colors are creatively named, and how stage names are adopted in traditional performance arts.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#11 Do you have any lucky charms? / If you want to ask if a shop has a certain item, say the item's name and "wa arimasu ka."
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
In Trails to Oishii Tokyo, reporters from around the world discover Japan's best ingredients. This time, fermented foods like soy sauce, miso and katsuobushi that help make Japanese cuisine so great.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 Anime Supernova
With over 50 music videos on his resume, Sugimoto Kosuke has been able to combine audio and visuals in ways not many others can. Join us and find out the secret behind his creativity.
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Spotted garden eels look like synchronized swimmers planted on the sea floor comically swaying with the currents. No one had seen these mysterious fish spawn before ... until we captured the moment!
16:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Matcha sweets are loved globally, but matcha is originally green tea leaves ground to make tea. We visit Uji, Kyoto, famous for matcha, and see how it's used in the tea ceremony, a symbol of Japan.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:10 GLOBAL AGENDA
Preventing a second wave of COVID-19 means changing deep-seated habits and addressing long-standing social inequities. It's a difficult, uphill battle. How can we prepare for whatever comes next?
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) 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!
18:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-13.
18:50 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(3)
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
18:55 Tokyo Time-Lapse
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tokyo. We hope you enjoy these original takes on what may be the world's most exciting metropolis! This time: Backstreets and Alleys.
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
Long after testing negative, some former coronavirus patients continue to suffer from symptoms. NHK spoke to several people who have recovered but are finding that life is still far from normal.
19:40 Anime Supernova
Miyo Sato specializes in paint-on-glass animation, a stop-motion technique that involves photographing images on a sheet of glass, with the images changing gradually from shot to shot.
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 "Ms. Hammer Critic"...
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 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
In Trails to Oishii Tokyo, reporters from around the world discover Japan's best ingredients. This time, fermented foods like soy sauce, miso and katsuobushi that help make Japanese cuisine so great.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:10 COOL JAPAN
The Japanese sensitivity for naming is the theme, with such topics as how parents name their children, how colors are creatively named, and how stage names are adopted in traditional performance arts.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:10 Anime Supernova
With over 50 music videos on his resume, Sugimoto Kosuke has been able to combine audio and visuals in ways not many others can. Join us and find out the secret behind his creativity.
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Spotted garden eels look like synchronized swimmers planted on the sea floor comically swaying with the currents. No one had seen these mysterious fish spawn before ... until we captured the moment!
22:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Matcha sweets are loved globally, but matcha is originally green tea leaves ground to make tea. We visit Uji, Kyoto, famous for matcha, and see how it's used in the tea ceremony, a symbol of Japan.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:10 GLOBAL AGENDA
Preventing a second wave of COVID-19 means changing deep-seated habits and addressing long-standing social inequities. It's a difficult, uphill battle. How can we prepare for whatever comes next?
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 The Ring of the Nibelung by Wagner
NSO's chief conductor Paavo Jarvi took the baton. Paavo selected the music himself and performed it in a completely different order from the opera so the music could tell its story on its own.
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.
01:10 NHK Documentary
Japan's rainy season has begun and typhoons will soon pose a threat. If floods occur, how can emergency centers shield evacuees from the coronavirus? We consider new challenges for disaster reduction.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 COOL JAPAN
The Japanese sensitivity for naming is the theme, with such topics as how parents name their children, how colors are creatively named, and how stage names are adopted in traditional performance arts.
02:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
In Trails to Oishii Tokyo, reporters from around the world discover Japan's best ingredients. This time, fermented foods like soy sauce, miso and katsuobushi that help make Japanese cuisine so great.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:10 Anime Supernova
With over 50 music videos on his resume, Sugimoto Kosuke has been able to combine audio and visuals in ways not many others can. Join us and find out the secret behind his creativity.
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Spotted garden eels look like synchronized swimmers planted on the sea floor comically swaying with the currents. No one had seen these mysterious fish spawn before ... until we captured the moment!
04:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Matcha sweets are loved globally, but matcha is originally green tea leaves ground to make tea. We visit Uji, Kyoto, famous for matcha, and see how it's used in the tea ceremony, a symbol of Japan.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
05:10 GLOBAL AGENDA
Preventing a second wave of COVID-19 means changing deep-seated habits and addressing long-standing social inequities. It's a difficult, uphill battle. How can we prepare for whatever comes next?
