The coronavirus has cut off support systems for socially withdrawn people, or Hikikomori, and their families. We take a look at what is being done to help these people cope amid the pandemic.
06:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Shark meat has been eaten in Japan since ages past. We visit Aomori to learn about traditional methods for catching shark, and discover the various and sometimes surprising ways its meat is prepared.
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 Host Town Tales #4
Young people in Maizuru and their counterparts in Uzbekistan are learning about each other's culture and a unique historical link. This is helping them develop new forms of cultural exchange.
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, emoji, the ideograms like smileys, hearts and food that help add fun to text messages.
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
Discover the many complex connections between kabuki and the historic capital of Kyoto. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the newly restored Minami-za theater and plays set in Kyoto.
09:40 Mystery of the Moon
Japanese people have long known that the moon works in mysterious ways. You'll feel a sense of awe as cherry trees bloom only under a full moon and as the crescent moon shows its curious power.
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: Locality. The pandemic and its lockdowns have highlighted the importance of local communities. Fermentation designer Hiraku Ogura and context designer Kotaro Watanabe explore further.
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
Follow a business working to preserve Niigata's vibrant food culture with a series of initiatives focused on the use of premium local rice, through products such as sake, miso, and rice balls.
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
Shark meat has been eaten in Japan since ages past. We visit Aomori to learn about traditional methods for catching shark, and discover the various and sometimes surprising ways its meat is prepared.
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 Host Town Tales #4
Young people in Maizuru and their counterparts in Uzbekistan are learning about each other's culture and a unique historical link. This is helping them develop new forms of cultural exchange.
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, emoji, the ideograms like smileys, hearts and food that help add fun to text messages.
14:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
14:30 Lunch ON!
Mr. Matsumoto is about to retire from the Japanese company he's worked at for 41 years. For the very last day on the job, he has a very special lunch plan that is perfect for the occasion.
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: Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancakes).
15:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Amulets, the embodiment of prayers for happiness. The ancient capital continues to be innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:23 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: On a Snowy Night
We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But there's something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Locality. The pandemic and its lockdowns have highlighted the importance of local communities. Fermentation designer Hiraku Ogura and context designer Kotaro Watanabe explore further.
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
Oyungerel Tsedevdamba is the leader behind the "Let's Change Our Toilets" campaign in Mongolia who says that changing toilets can change lives. She speaks on the problems her country faces.
17:30 RISING
Follow a business working to preserve Niigata's vibrant food culture with a series of initiatives focused on the use of premium local rice, through products such as sake, miso, and rice balls.
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 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 Lunch ON!
Mr. Matsumoto is about to retire from the Japanese company he's worked at for 41 years. For the very last day on the job, he has a very special lunch plan that is perfect for the occasion.
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: Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancakes).
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
Popular among the Berliners, "Kreuzberger Himmel" serves dishes from Syria and Afghanistan. Tolke opened this restaurant to provide occupations for refugees. We asked his principle in helping them.
19:30 Host Town Tales #4
Young people in Maizuru and their counterparts in Uzbekistan are learning about each other's culture and a unique historical link. This is helping them develop new forms of cultural exchange.
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, emoji, the ideograms like smileys, hearts and food that help add fun to text messages.
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.
20:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 RISING
Follow a business working to preserve Niigata's vibrant food culture with a series of initiatives focused on the use of premium local rice, through products such as sake, miso, and rice balls.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:40 Direct Talk
Oyungerel Tsedevdamba is the leader behind the "Let's Change Our Toilets" campaign in Mongolia who says that changing toilets can change lives. She speaks on the problems her country faces.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: On a Snowy Night
We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But there's something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter.
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.
22:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Amulets, the embodiment of prayers for happiness. The ancient capital continues to be innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Locality. The pandemic and its lockdowns have highlighted the importance of local communities. Fermentation designer Hiraku Ogura and context designer Kotaro Watanabe explore further.
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) Octopus, Cucumber and Shiso leaf Salad with Wasabi Dressing (2) Pork Steakes with Wasabi and Butter Sauce (3) Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
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
Heisei Chikuho Railway in Fukuoka Prefecture prides itself on serving fine French cuisine onboard Japan's slowest tourist train. See how the company plans to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic.
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
Oyungerel Tsedevdamba is the leader behind the "Let's Change Our Toilets" campaign in Mongolia who says that changing toilets can change lives. She speaks on the problems her country faces.
02:30 Lunch ON!
Mr. Matsumoto is about to retire from the Japanese company he's worked at for 41 years. For the very last day on the job, he has a very special lunch plan that is perfect for the occasion.
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: Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancakes).
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Amulets, the embodiment of prayers for happiness. The ancient capital continues to be innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
04:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
04:40 Direct Talk
Popular among the Berliners, "Kreuzberger Himmel" serves dishes from Syria and Afghanistan. Tolke opened this restaurant to provide occupations for refugees. We asked his principle in helping them.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: On a Snowy Night
We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But there's something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter.
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
Follow a business working to preserve Niigata's vibrant food culture with a series of initiatives focused on the use of premium local rice, through products such as sake, miso, and rice balls.
We visit an inn on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture run by Australian-born Ben and his wife Chikako. The couple's tasty cuisine highlighting local produce is much sought-after by tourists.
06:30 Journeys in Japan
American organic farmer Michael Keida finds himself enveloped in nature in the mountains of Mie Prefecture where he slows down for forest bathing, sustainable forestry, foraging and more.
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
Heisei Chikuho Railway in Fukuoka Prefecture prides itself on serving fine French cuisine onboard Japan's slowest tourist train. See how the company plans to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic.
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!
Mr. Matsumoto is about to retire from the Japanese company he's worked at for 41 years. For the very last day on the job, he has a very special lunch plan that is perfect for the occasion.
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: Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancakes).
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: On a Snowy Night
We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But there's something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter.
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 Rediscover Japan: COOL JAPAN AWARD
This program showcases Japan's culture, technology, and destinations officially recognized as "COOL!" from an international perspective through the COOL JAPAN AWARD.
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
In addition to adding beauty to your home and purifying the air, indoor plants also help ease your mind. Learn some kawaii ways to live with plants 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
The pandemic is damaging the apparel industry in Guangzhou, China, as people and goods are barred entry. Jobless migrant workers fight over cheap day labor and inns struggle to stay afloat.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 Journeys in Japan
American organic farmer Michael Keida finds himself enveloped in nature in the mountains of Mie Prefecture where he slows down for forest bathing, sustainable forestry, foraging and more.
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
Heisei Chikuho Railway in Fukuoka Prefecture prides itself on serving fine French cuisine onboard Japan's slowest tourist train. See how the company plans to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic.
14:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
14:30 J-Arena
In footbag acrobatic routines are performed using only a small beanbag. We meet 2018 overall freestyle champion Ishida Taishi as he enters the 2020 World Championships, held online for the first time.
15:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
15:30 Rediscover Japan: COOL JAPAN AWARD
This program showcases Japan's culture, technology, and destinations officially recognized as "COOL!" from an international perspective through the COOL JAPAN AWARD.
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 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:23 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Sudden Shower
Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination?
16:30 Kawaii International
In addition to adding beauty to your home and purifying the air, indoor plants also help ease your mind. Learn some kawaii ways to live with plants 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
Nakajima Satoshi is a software engineer developing a free app for takeout orders that he designed to help businesses pushed to the verge of bankruptcy by the economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.
17:30 Asia Insight
The pandemic is damaging the apparel industry in Guangzhou, China, as people and goods are barred entry. Jobless migrant workers fight over cheap day labor and inns struggle to stay afloat.
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 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 J-Arena
In footbag acrobatic routines are performed using only a small beanbag. We meet 2018 overall freestyle champion Ishida Taishi as he enters the 2020 World Championships, held online for the first time.
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
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.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Heisei Chikuho Railway in Fukuoka Prefecture prides itself on serving fine French cuisine onboard Japan's slowest tourist train. See how the company plans to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic.
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.
20:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Asia Insight
The pandemic is damaging the apparel industry in Guangzhou, China, as people and goods are barred entry. Jobless migrant workers fight over cheap day labor and inns struggle to stay afloat.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:40 Direct Talk
Nakajima Satoshi is a software engineer developing a free app for takeout orders that he designed to help businesses pushed to the verge of bankruptcy by the economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Sudden Shower
Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination?
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Rediscover Japan: COOL JAPAN AWARD
This program showcases Japan's culture, technology, and destinations officially recognized as "COOL!" from an international perspective through the COOL JAPAN AWARD.
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.
23:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 Kawaii International
In addition to adding beauty to your home and purifying the air, indoor plants also help ease your mind. Learn some kawaii ways to live with plants 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
Follow the Japanese maker of a revolutionary study app that is helping to close the educational achievement gap in Asia and now preparing to take on the world.
00:40 Anime Supernova
Ikuo Kato is known for his hand-drawn style animation. From daily life to the afterworld, he'll use techniques that best express his work. We look into Kato's creations and how memory plays a role.
00:55 Muscles for All! (Squats 2)
No matter your age or gender, just 5 minutes of the right workout can build strength and transform your body. "Muscles don't lie." Let's tax our muscles to the max!
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
Seventy-five years after the end of World War II, the challenge of preserving memories of the conflict is becoming harder. We ask how we can pass on the experiences of the war to future generations.
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
Nakajima Satoshi is a software engineer developing a free app for takeout orders that he designed to help businesses pushed to the verge of bankruptcy by the economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.
02:30 J-Arena
In footbag acrobatic routines are performed using only a small beanbag. We meet 2018 overall freestyle champion Ishida Taishi as he enters the 2020 World Championships, held online for the first time.
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 Rediscover Japan: COOL JAPAN AWARD
This program showcases Japan's culture, technology, and destinations officially recognized as "COOL!" from an international perspective through the COOL JAPAN AWARD.
04:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
04:40 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.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Sudden Shower
Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination?
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
The pandemic is damaging the apparel industry in Guangzhou, China, as people and goods are barred entry. Jobless migrant workers fight over cheap day labor and inns struggle to stay afloat.
The fight against Covid-19 demands global cooperation. But with the US and China in conflict how should the rest of the world respond? Experts including the former head of the WHO share their views.
06:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
FU is a processed flour-based food eaten in Japan since ancient times. It may look like bread, but it has few calories and lots of protein. Discover mysterious FU, which soaks up umami like a sponge.
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
Seventy-five years after the end of World War II, the challenge of preserving memories of the conflict is becoming harder. We ask how we can pass on the experiences of the war to future generations.
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
In footbag acrobatic routines are performed using only a small beanbag. We meet 2018 overall freestyle champion Ishida Taishi as he enters the 2020 World Championships, held online for the first time.
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 A Vanished Dream
To American photojournalist Regina Boone, her Japanese grandfather was an enigma. He vanished on the day of the Pearl Harbor attack never to return home. We follow her quest to search for answers.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Since ancient times, this region has always been known to the Japanese as the Land of Plenty. We discover why, on a 350-km cycle ride exploring Oita Pref., its mountains, sea, islands, and people.
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 Manzanar Revealed
120,000 Japanese Americans, born free and equal, were imprisoned during WWII without any judicial procedures. Survivors and families reveal their trauma and scars of history.
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) Octopus, Cucumber and Shiso leaf Salad with Wasabi Dressing (2) Pork Steakes with Wasabi and Butter Sauce (3) Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
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 1-19.
12:50 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Yasuhiro Nishikawa 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: Sudden Shower
Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination?
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 Today's Close-Up
Seventy-five years after the end of World War II, the challenge of preserving memories of the conflict is becoming harder. We ask how we can pass on the experiences of the war to future generations.
13:40 Anime Supernova
Ikuo Kato is known for his hand-drawn style animation. From daily life to the afterworld, he'll use techniques that best express his work. We look into Kato's creations and how memory plays a role.
13:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Algorithm March"...
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 GATTEN!
Adult-onset asthma affects 10% of all adults, and the majority of asthma sufferers are not using their inhalers correctly. Find out how to manage adult-onset asthma.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling).
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 A Vanished Dream
To American photojournalist Regina Boone, her Japanese grandfather was an enigma. He vanished on the day of the Pearl Harbor attack never to return home. We follow her quest to search for answers.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Since ancient times, this region has always been known to the Japanese as the Land of Plenty. We discover why, on a 350-km cycle ride exploring Oita Pref., its mountains, sea, islands, and people.
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 Manzanar Revealed
120,000 Japanese Americans, born free and equal, were imprisoned during WWII without any judicial procedures. Survivors and families reveal their trauma and scars of history.
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) Octopus, Cucumber and Shiso leaf Salad with Wasabi Dressing (2) Pork Steakes with Wasabi and Butter Sauce (3) Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
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 1-19.
18:50 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Good or Evil Soul
We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?
18:55 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.
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
Seventy-five years after the end of World War II, the challenge of preserving memories of the conflict is becoming harder. We ask how we can pass on the experiences of the war to future generations.
19:40 Anime Supernova
Ikuo Kato is known for his hand-drawn style animation. From daily life to the afterworld, he'll use techniques that best express his work. We look into Kato's creations and how memory plays a role.
19:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Algorithm March"...
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 A Vanished Dream
To American photojournalist Regina Boone, her Japanese grandfather was an enigma. He vanished on the day of the Pearl Harbor attack never to return home. We follow her quest to search for answers.
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 GATTEN!
Adult-onset asthma affects 10% of all adults, and the majority of asthma sufferers are not using their inhalers correctly. Find out how to manage adult-onset asthma.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Since ancient times, this region has always been known to the Japanese as the Land of Plenty. We discover why, on a 350-km cycle ride exploring Oita Pref., its mountains, sea, islands, and people.
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 Manzanar Revealed
120,000 Japanese Americans, born free and equal, were imprisoned during WWII without any judicial procedures. Survivors and families reveal their trauma and scars of history.
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 Somewhere Street
Tokyo's Ginza is an upscale shopping, dining and entertainment district lined with department stores and luxury boutiques. The fashion capital of Japan, Ginza is upbeat and has a fascinating history.
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
Asuka Umeda has been filling his "Self-learning" notebooks for the past 7 years, sparking a journey of new encounters and self-discovery. His unique writing style has already won him numerous awards.
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 GATTEN!
Adult-onset asthma affects 10% of all adults, and the majority of asthma sufferers are not using their inhalers correctly. Find out how to manage adult-onset asthma.
02:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
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 A Vanished Dream
To American photojournalist Regina Boone, her Japanese grandfather was an enigma. He vanished on the day of the Pearl Harbor attack never to return home. We follow her quest to search for answers.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
Since ancient times, this region has always been known to the Japanese as the Land of Plenty. We discover why, on a 350-km cycle ride exploring Oita Pref., its mountains, sea, islands, and people.
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 Manzanar Revealed
120,000 Japanese Americans, born free and equal, were imprisoned during WWII without any judicial procedures. Survivors and families reveal their trauma and scars of history.
NHK WORLD-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 RISING
Follow the Japanese maker of a revolutionary study app that is helping to close the educational achievement gap in Asia and now preparing to take on the world.
06:40 Anime Supernova
Ikuo Kato is known for his hand-drawn style animation. From daily life to the afterworld, he'll use techniques that best express his work. We look into Kato's creations and how memory plays a role.
06:55 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Yasuhiro Nishikawa are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 NHK Documentary
Asuka Umeda has been filling his "Self-learning" notebooks for the past 7 years, sparking a journey of new encounters and self-discovery. His unique writing style has already won him numerous awards.
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 GATTEN!
Adult-onset asthma affects 10% of all adults, and the majority of asthma sufferers are not using their inhalers correctly. Find out how to manage adult-onset asthma.
08:55 Easy Japanese
#17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling).
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 Hearing the Voices of Nagasaki
Susan Southard's acclaimed book Nagasaki vividly depicts the post-atomic bomb lives of 5 survivors. Southard visits a college class in the Midwest, where many value the Bomb's role in ending the war.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 Hometown Stories
After Nagasaki was A-bombed, about 500 young nurses were sent to care for survivors. Most have never spoken about it. The program explores the hidden thoughts and lives of some who remained silent.
10:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Kushiro Wetland is Japan's largest wetland. Our program host rides a canoe to explore the river that never freezes even in winter, and encounters a large bird of prey, the Stellar's Sea Eagle.
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 RISING
Follow the Japanese maker of a revolutionary study app that is helping to close the educational achievement gap in Asia and now preparing to take on the world.
11:38 Selfie Japan!
We visit Kochi Prefecture in Shikoku. The Niyodo River there has one of Japan's purest water qualities. We take photos underwater. We also take selfies where the water is called "Niyodo Blue."
11:43 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
11:50 Nagasaki Peace Ceremony
This annual ceremony for world peace commemorates the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki. People from around the world pray for the souls of the victims.
12:45 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.
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 NHK Documentary
Asuka Umeda has been filling his "Self-learning" notebooks for the past 7 years, sparking a journey of new encounters and self-discovery. His unique writing style has already won him numerous awards.
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 Somewhere Street
Tokyo's Ginza is an upscale shopping, dining and entertainment district lined with department stores and luxury boutiques. The fashion capital of Japan, Ginza is upbeat and has a fascinating history.
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 Hearing the Voices of Nagasaki
Susan Southard's acclaimed book Nagasaki vividly depicts the post-atomic bomb lives of 5 survivors. Southard visits a college class in the Midwest, where many value the Bomb's role in ending the war.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 Hometown Stories
After Nagasaki was A-bombed, about 500 young nurses were sent to care for survivors. Most have never spoken about it. The program explores the hidden thoughts and lives of some who remained silent.
16:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Kushiro Wetland is Japan's largest wetland. Our program host rides a canoe to explore the river that never freezes even in winter, and encounters a large bird of prey, the Stellar's Sea Eagle.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:10 The Professionals
In this special episode, professionals share delicious recipes you can easily make at home. This dream lineup includes 3-star-rated chefs, a legendary patissier, and a famous cookery writer.
17:55 Selfie Japan!
We visit Kochi Prefecture in Shikoku. The Niyodo River there has one of Japan's purest water qualities. We take photos underwater. We also take selfies where the water is called "Niyodo Blue."
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 RISING
Follow the Japanese maker of a revolutionary study app that is helping to close the educational achievement gap in Asia and now preparing to take on the world.
18:40 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, a way to grow vegetables and other produce using a transparent film: film farming.
18:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Secret Date
It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?
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 NHK Documentary
Asuka Umeda has been filling his "Self-learning" notebooks for the past 7 years, sparking a journey of new encounters and self-discovery. His unique writing style has already won him numerous awards.
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 Hearing the Voices of Nagasaki
Susan Southard's acclaimed book Nagasaki vividly depicts the post-atomic bomb lives of 5 survivors. Southard visits a college class in the Midwest, where many value the Bomb's role in ending the war.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:10 Close to ART
The Shimane Art Museum is located in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, beside Lake Shinji. It exhibits works related to water from many locations and eras, unique outdoor sculptures, and local craft arts.
21:25 Japan-easy
Today: Expressions for comparing two or more items. Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language! Through basic conversations, viewers will see that "Japanese is easy!"
21:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-19.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Core Kyoto," which shows some markets held at places near temples and shrines. One is for antiques at Kitano-Temmangu shrine, and the other is for old books at Chion-ji temple.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Secret Date
It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:10 Hometown Stories
After Nagasaki was A-bombed, about 500 young nurses were sent to care for survivors. Most have never spoken about it. The program explores the hidden thoughts and lives of some who remained silent.
22:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Kushiro Wetland is Japan's largest wetland. Our program host rides a canoe to explore the river that never freezes even in winter, and encounters a large bird of prey, the Stellar's Sea Eagle.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:10 The Professionals
In this special episode, professionals share delicious recipes you can easily make at home. This dream lineup includes 3-star-rated chefs, a legendary patissier, and a famous cookery writer.
23:55 Selfie Japan!
We visit Kochi Prefecture in Shikoku. The Niyodo River there has one of Japan's purest water qualities. We take photos underwater. We also take selfies where the water is called "Niyodo Blue."
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 Dig More Japan
The Japanese "dexterity" or hand-work always marvels at people all over the world. In this new episode, we would like to "deeply dig" into the works by the "amazing hands" and their worldview.
00:20 JAPN SPORTSCOPE "KARATE"
This program introduces Japanese sports facilities for visitors from abroad. Our reporter visits spots which you can get to and back from Tokyo in a day. This time we show a Karate dojo in Kanagawa.
00:30 Darwin's Amazing Animals
We all crave attention but one bird goes the extra mile to rise above the flock. Come with us to South America's smallest country Suriname to catch the main attraction: the Guianan Cock of the Rock!
