This special episode focuses on acclaimed animator Seiji O'Hara. Enjoy "THE ANCESTOR" and "AYESHA" in full, two O'Hara works that deal with the dark, complicated, and universal themes of life.
06:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
We focus today on SHIRAUO. These tiny, transparent fish are precious as they can only be found in brackish water habitats. Visit a lake in Aomori to discover more about the mysterious fish.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
07:30 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
What role does traditional calligraphy play in modern Japan? Our Persian language announcer Ali Noorani from Iran explores the appeal of the Japanese calligraphy and its modern forms of expression.
07:40 Selfie Japan!
Today, we visit Fukuoka Prefecture to take selfies. The new era of Reiwa began in May. Duan Wenning will visit a place, which has close ties with the era name. Dazaifu-Tenmangu is another destination.
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, an invention installed in museums around the world: hyper-realistic dinosaur robots.
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
The popular, but true story of two brothers who avenged their father inspired a dazzling variety of so many kabuki plays and dances. that they formed a new genre. Actor Ainosuke explores further.
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: 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?
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 Core Kyoto
Today: Cool Customs, beating the summer heat. 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: 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
Tech innovator Kodama Norihiro is the developer of a sustainable new agricultural method that fuses geothermal spring water with the Internet of Things to revitalize rural areas.
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
We focus today on SHIRAUO. These tiny, transparent fish are precious as they can only be found in brackish water habitats. Visit a lake in Aomori to discover more about the mysterious fish.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
What role does traditional calligraphy play in modern Japan? Our Persian language announcer Ali Noorani from Iran explores the appeal of the Japanese calligraphy and its modern forms of expression.
13:40 Selfie Japan!
Today, we visit Fukuoka Prefecture to take selfies. The new era of Reiwa began in May. Duan Wenning will visit a place, which has close ties with the era name. Dazaifu-Tenmangu is another destination.
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, an invention installed in museums around the world: hyper-realistic dinosaur robots.
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!
We go to a factory in central Japan that makes fishcake called "kamaboko." Kamaboko made here are decorative, as the local culture is to give them to guests who come to celebratory occasions.
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: Japanese Style Curry and Rice.
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: Cool Customs, beating the summer heat. 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 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:23 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?
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
Dominique Chen, known for his outstanding research in the field of information studies, talks about ways to achieve well-being through digital communications.
17:30 RISING
Tech innovator Kodama Norihiro is the developer of a sustainable new agricultural method that fuses geothermal spring water with the Internet of Things to revitalize rural areas.
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!
We go to a factory in central Japan that makes fishcake called "kamaboko." Kamaboko made here are decorative, as the local culture is to give them to guests who come to celebratory occasions.
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: Japanese Style Curry and Rice.
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
Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Svetlana Alexievich, expressed the hardships endured in the Soviet Era through eyewitness testimonials. She shares stories of life in a post-Soviet world.
19:30 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
What role does traditional calligraphy play in modern Japan? Our Persian language announcer Ali Noorani from Iran explores the appeal of the Japanese calligraphy and its modern forms of expression.
19:40 Selfie Japan!
Today, we visit Fukuoka Prefecture to take selfies. The new era of Reiwa began in May. Duan Wenning will visit a place, which has close ties with the era name. Dazaifu-Tenmangu is another destination.
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, an invention installed in museums around the world: hyper-realistic dinosaur robots.
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
Tech innovator Kodama Norihiro is the developer of a sustainable new agricultural method that fuses geothermal spring water with the Internet of Things to revitalize rural areas.
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
Dominique Chen, known for his outstanding research in the field of information studies, talks about ways to achieve well-being through digital communications.
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.
22:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Cool Customs, beating the summer heat. 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.
23:20 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
Featured recipes: (1) Juicy Pan-fried Yakitori (2) Chef Saito's Miso Cheese Salad Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques!
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
Dominique Chen, known for his outstanding research in the field of information studies, talks about ways to achieve well-being through digital communications.
02:30 Lunch ON!
We go to a factory in central Japan that makes fishcake called "kamaboko." Kamaboko made here are decorative, as the local culture is to give them to guests who come to celebratory occasions.
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: Japanese Style Curry and Rice.
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: Cool Customs, beating the summer heat. The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. 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
Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Svetlana Alexievich, expressed the hardships endured in the Soviet Era through eyewitness testimonials. She shares stories of life in a post-Soviet world.
04:55 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?
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
Tech innovator Kodama Norihiro is the developer of a sustainable new agricultural method that fuses geothermal spring water with the Internet of Things to revitalize rural areas.
Three foreigners in the food service industry fight for financial recovery from the outbreak: a Chinese restaurateur, an aspiring chef from Portugal, and a tea instructor from France.
06:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Hokkaido is the best place for cycling in summer. We'll see the history of its early pioneering farmers and the indigenous people, Ainu. Come with us on a 530km ride to the northernmost tip of Japan.
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!
We go to a factory in central Japan that makes fishcake called "kamaboko." Kamaboko made here are decorative, as the local culture is to give them to guests who come to celebratory occasions.
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: Japanese Style Curry and Rice.
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 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?
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 tips about using your passion for adding joy to your everyday life! We bring you a look at the unique lifestyles of a retro Showa girl, a girl obsessed with home electronics, and more!
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:15 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
Vietnam's success in fighting COVID-19 has been lauded globally. But in late March, the country's biggest hospital was forced into lockdown. Staff and patients tell their extraordinary stories.
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
Hokkaido is the best place for cycling in summer. We'll see the history of its early pioneering farmers and the indigenous people, Ainu. Come with us on a 530km ride to the northernmost tip of Japan.
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
Tai Chi (Taijiquan) is the most widely practiced Chinese martial art in Japan. Former Japan national wushu champion Ichikizaki Daisuke explains how Tai Chi can facilitate relaxation and boost health.
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 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 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:23 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Spring Party
We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.
16:30 Kawaii International
Learn tips about using your passion for adding joy to your everyday life! We bring you a look at the unique lifestyles of a retro Showa girl, a girl obsessed with home electronics, and more!
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:15 Direct Talk
Albert Lin is an award-winning explorer and scientist from California who is innovating technology to uncover hidden stories of history from lost civilizations and ancient ruins all over the world.
17:30 Asia Insight
Vietnam's success in fighting COVID-19 has been lauded globally. But in late March, the country's biggest hospital was forced into lockdown. Staff and patients tell their extraordinary stories.
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.
18:30 J-Arena
Tai Chi (Taijiquan) is the most widely practiced Chinese martial art in Japan. Former Japan national wushu champion Ichikizaki Daisuke explains how Tai Chi can facilitate relaxation and boost health.
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
Jon Jandai is a Thai organic farmer whose self-reliant way of living attracts people from around the world. He simplifies life with the question: "Life is easy, why make it difficult?"
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
Vietnam's success in fighting COVID-19 has been lauded globally. But in late March, the country's biggest hospital was forced into lockdown. Staff and patients tell their extraordinary stories.
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
Albert Lin is an award-winning explorer and scientist from California who is innovating technology to uncover hidden stories of history from lost civilizations and ancient ruins all over the world.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Spring Party
We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.
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 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.
23:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 Kawaii International
Learn tips about using your passion for adding joy to your everyday life! We bring you a look at the unique lifestyles of a retro Showa girl, a girl obsessed with home electronics, and more!
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
Makoto Ikeda runs a company in Miyazaki that is enjoying booming sales of satsumaimo, sweet potatoes, outside Japan in Asia. We find out what it took for Ikeda to achieve this sweet potato success.
00:40 A Making-of A Stranger in Shanghai
Set in 1921, the drama depicts a journey of a renowned Japanese writer Ryunosuke Akutagawa to China. We explore the history behind it, and take you up colse to the Shanghai location.
00:55 Muscles for All! (Abs 3)
No matter your age or gender, just 5 minutes of the right workout can build strength and transform your body. "Muscles don't lie." Let's tax our muscles to the max!
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 Anime Supernova
Award-winning creator Tsukahara Shigeyoshi is known for his retro-futuristic animation. Enjoy "Joseito(Schoolgirl)" and "The Man Traveling with a Picture in Relief" in full with English voices.
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
Albert Lin is an award-winning explorer and scientist from California who is innovating technology to uncover hidden stories of history from lost civilizations and ancient ruins all over the world.
02:30 J-Arena
Tai Chi (Taijiquan) is the most widely practiced Chinese martial art in Japan. Former Japan national wushu champion Ichikizaki Daisuke explains how Tai Chi can facilitate relaxation and boost health.
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 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
Jon Jandai is a Thai organic farmer whose self-reliant way of living attracts people from around the world. He simplifies life with the question: "Life is easy, why make it difficult?"
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Spring Party
We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.
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
Vietnam's success in fighting COVID-19 has been lauded globally. But in late March, the country's biggest hospital was forced into lockdown. Staff and patients tell their extraordinary stories.
This episode focuses on the biggest Japanese film festival in the world, Nippon Connection. This year's edition's featured several documentaries highlighting different aspects of today's Japan.
06:49 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.
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 Anime Supernova
Award-winning creator Tsukahara Shigeyoshi is known for his retro-futuristic animation. Enjoy "Joseito(Schoolgirl)" and "The Man Traveling with a Picture in Relief" in full with English voices.
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
Tai Chi (Taijiquan) is the most widely practiced Chinese martial art in Japan. Former Japan national wushu champion Ichikizaki Daisuke explains how Tai Chi can facilitate relaxation and boost health.
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 GREAT RACE: RUNNING COLD
One of the toughest races "The Montane Spine" took place in midwinter England. It is a non-stop 420km (268 mile) race and the competitors must struggle with sleep deprivation.
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
Toshiko Hata is an animator who specializes in stop-motion horror comedy. Her decision to mix horror and comedy is based on her belief that these 2 genres offer the most liberating experiences.
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The team is in Peru hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive Amazon river dolphin. Imagine their surprise when they encounter a hunt, a group date and some romantic behavior, and get it all on film.
10:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode features NATTO, a fermented soybean product known for its powerful smell and sticky texture. Both economical and nutritious, NATTO is eaten for breakfast and in a variety of other ways.
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 I too was a Child of Camp.
During World War II,120000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned. More than 1/3 of them were children. Today they warn that the country is reliving and repeating its dark past of exclusion and detention.
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
Featured recipes: (1) Juicy Pan-fried Yakitori (2) Chef Saito's Miso Cheese Salad Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques!
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 1-22.
12:50 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Momoka Imura are gaining recognition in the world. Although she creates mainly for herself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
12:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Spring Party
We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.
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 Anime Supernova
Award-winning creator Tsukahara Shigeyoshi is known for his retro-futuristic animation. Enjoy "Joseito(Schoolgirl)" and "The Man Traveling with a Picture in Relief" in full with English voices.
13:40 A Making-of A Stranger in Shanghai
Set in 1921, the drama depicts a journey of a renowned Japanese writer Ryunosuke Akutagawa to China. We explore the history behind it, and take you up colse to the Shanghai location.
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 "Do Your Best! Product Test"
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
Outdoor life is a rising trend in Japan, with increases in outdoor facilities and goods. Our panelists experience the Japanese styles and rate them in terms of what outdoor activities should pursue.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#20 Please don't put wasabi in. / To ask someone not to put something in your food or drink, say the name of the item, the particle "wa," and finally "irenaide kudasai."
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 GREAT RACE: RUNNING COLD
One of the toughest races "The Montane Spine" took place in midwinter England. It is a non-stop 420km (268 mile) race and the competitors must struggle with sleep deprivation.
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
Toshiko Hata is an animator who specializes in stop-motion horror comedy. Her decision to mix horror and comedy is based on her belief that these 2 genres offer the most liberating experiences.
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The team is in Peru hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive Amazon river dolphin. Imagine their surprise when they encounter a hunt, a group date and some romantic behavior, and get it all on film.
16:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode features NATTO, a fermented soybean product known for its powerful smell and sticky texture. Both economical and nutritious, NATTO is eaten for breakfast and in a variety of other ways.
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 I too was a Child of Camp.
During World War II,120000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned. More than 1/3 of them were children. Today they warn that the country is reliving and repeating its dark past of exclusion and detention.
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
Featured recipes: (1) Juicy Pan-fried Yakitori (2) Chef Saito's Miso Cheese Salad Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques!
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 1-22.
18:50 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Summer Light Show
We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. What could they be looking for among the weeds?
18:55 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 Anime Supernova
Award-winning creator Tsukahara Shigeyoshi is known for his retro-futuristic animation. Enjoy "Joseito(Schoolgirl)" and "The Man Traveling with a Picture in Relief" in full with English voices.
19:40 A Making-of A Stranger in Shanghai
Set in 1921, the drama depicts a journey of a renowned Japanese writer Ryunosuke Akutagawa to China. We explore the history behind it, and take you up colse to the Shanghai location.
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 "Do Your Best! Product Test"
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 GREAT RACE: RUNNING COLD
One of the toughest races "The Montane Spine" took place in midwinter England. It is a non-stop 420km (268 mile) race and the competitors must struggle with sleep deprivation.
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
Outdoor life is a rising trend in Japan, with increases in outdoor facilities and goods. Our panelists experience the Japanese styles and rate them in terms of what outdoor activities should pursue.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Doodles or Ukiyoe
A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. What kind of artistic statement was he trying to make?
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
Toshiko Hata is an animator who specializes in stop-motion horror comedy. Her decision to mix horror and comedy is based on her belief that these 2 genres offer the most liberating experiences.
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The team is in Peru hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive Amazon river dolphin. Imagine their surprise when they encounter a hunt, a group date and some romantic behavior, and get it all on film.
22:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode features NATTO, a fermented soybean product known for its powerful smell and sticky texture. Both economical and nutritious, NATTO is eaten for breakfast and in a variety of other ways.
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 I too was a Child of Camp.
During World War II,120000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned. More than 1/3 of them were children. Today they warn that the country is reliving and repeating its dark past of exclusion and detention.
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
Mandalay is Myanmar's second largest city. It was the capital of the Konbaung Dynasty that ruled Burma from the 18th to the 19th century. A Buddhist city, temples and monasteries surround the palace.
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
In the series Tokyo Miracle City, we unravel the secrets behind some of the capital's most intriguing wonders. In part one, we explore the role Tsukiji fish market played in Tokyo's culinary history.
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
Outdoor life is a rising trend in Japan, with increases in outdoor facilities and goods. Our panelists experience the Japanese styles and rate them in terms of what outdoor activities should pursue.
02:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Doodles or Ukiyoe
A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. What kind of artistic statement was he trying to make?
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 GREAT RACE: RUNNING COLD
One of the toughest races "The Montane Spine" took place in midwinter England. It is a non-stop 420km (268 mile) race and the competitors must struggle with sleep deprivation.
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
Toshiko Hata is an animator who specializes in stop-motion horror comedy. Her decision to mix horror and comedy is based on her belief that these 2 genres offer the most liberating experiences.
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The team is in Peru hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive Amazon river dolphin. Imagine their surprise when they encounter a hunt, a group date and some romantic behavior, and get it all on film.
04:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode features NATTO, a fermented soybean product known for its powerful smell and sticky texture. Both economical and nutritious, NATTO is eaten for breakfast and in a variety of other ways.
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 I too was a Child of Camp.
During World War II,120000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned. More than 1/3 of them were children. Today they warn that the country is reliving and repeating its dark past of exclusion and detention.
NHK WORLD-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
Makoto Ikeda runs a company in Miyazaki that is enjoying booming sales of satsumaimo, sweet potatoes, outside Japan in Asia. We find out what it took for Ikeda to achieve this sweet potato success.
06:40 A Making-of A Stranger in Shanghai
Set in 1921, the drama depicts a journey of a renowned Japanese writer Ryunosuke Akutagawa to China. We explore the history behind it, and take you up colse to the Shanghai location.
06:55 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Momoka Imura are gaining recognition in the world. Although she creates mainly for herself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 NHK Documentary
In the series Tokyo Miracle City, we unravel the secrets behind some of the capital's most intriguing wonders. In part one, we explore the role Tsukiji fish market played in Tokyo's culinary history.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 COOL JAPAN
Outdoor life is a rising trend in Japan, with increases in outdoor facilities and goods. Our panelists experience the Japanese styles and rate them in terms of what outdoor activities should pursue.
08:55 Easy Japanese
#20 Please don't put wasabi in. / To ask someone not to put something in your food or drink, say the name of the item, the particle "wa," and finally "irenaide kudasai."
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 The Standing Boy of Nagasaki
Who is the boy who waits stoically to cremate his dead brother in Nagasaki? The search for his identity continues, as the iconic image has come to symbolize the fate of "atomic-bomb orphans."
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 Spiritual Explorers
"Itadakimasu - Giving Thanks for Life -" is a short phrase that Japanese people say before each meal. Today we will explore the intriguing roots of itadakimasu in Chiba Prefecture.
10:35 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.
10:40 Core Kyoto mini
Nishijin-ori, beauty synthesized in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
10:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our program navigator explores the Tokachi Millennium Forest, with the help of an electric-powered vehicle, and enjoys viewing a variety of beautiful wildflowers in the spring forest.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:10 Face to Face
Our guest is Aoki Ryota, a young potter whose research into original glazes and techniques allows him to produce utterly unique works. Like an alchemist, he can make a dull metal glaze look like gold.
11:40 Four Seasons in Japan
Aomori's Shimokita Peninsula, jutting into the Tsugaru Straight toward Hokkaido, features osprey nests, flocks of brown-eared bulbuls, and the battle for survival with the peregrine falcon.
11:50 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Deep-fried Mackerel Tatsuta-style.
11:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Sake.
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 RISING
Makoto Ikeda runs a company in Miyazaki that is enjoying booming sales of satsumaimo, sweet potatoes, outside Japan in Asia. We find out what it took for Ikeda to achieve this sweet potato success.
12:40 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, quartz wristwatches, which caused a "timepiece revolution" with their accurate timing.
12:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Doodles or Ukiyoe
A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. What kind of artistic statement was he trying to make?
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
In the series Tokyo Miracle City, we unravel the secrets behind some of the capital's most intriguing wonders. In part one, we explore the role Tsukiji fish market played in Tokyo's culinary history.
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
Mandalay is Myanmar's second largest city. It was the capital of the Konbaung Dynasty that ruled Burma from the 18th to the 19th century. A Buddhist city, temples and monasteries surround the palace.
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 The Standing Boy of Nagasaki
Who is the boy who waits stoically to cremate his dead brother in Nagasaki? The search for his identity continues, as the iconic image has come to symbolize the fate of "atomic-bomb orphans."
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 Spiritual Explorers
"Itadakimasu - Giving Thanks for Life -" is a short phrase that Japanese people say before each meal. Today we will explore the intriguing roots of itadakimasu in Chiba Prefecture.
16:35 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.
16:40 Core Kyoto mini
Nishijin-ori, beauty synthesized in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
16:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our program navigator explores the Tokachi Millennium Forest, with the help of an electric-powered vehicle, and enjoys viewing a variety of beautiful wildflowers in the spring forest.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:10 Face to Face
Our guest is Aoki Ryota, a young potter whose research into original glazes and techniques allows him to produce utterly unique works. Like an alchemist, he can make a dull metal glaze look like gold.
17:40 Four Seasons in Japan
Aomori's Shimokita Peninsula, jutting into the Tsugaru Straight toward Hokkaido, features osprey nests, flocks of brown-eared bulbuls, and the battle for survival with the peregrine falcon.
17:50 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Deep-fried Mackerel Tatsuta-style.
17:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Sake.
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
Makoto Ikeda runs a company in Miyazaki that is enjoying booming sales of satsumaimo, sweet potatoes, outside Japan in Asia. We find out what it took for Ikeda to achieve this sweet potato success.
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, quartz wristwatches, which caused a "timepiece revolution" with their accurate timing.
18:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Riverside Sawmill
Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.
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
In the series Tokyo Miracle City, we unravel the secrets behind some of the capital's most intriguing wonders. In part one, we explore the role Tsukiji fish market played in Tokyo's culinary history.
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 The Standing Boy of Nagasaki
Who is the boy who waits stoically to cremate his dead brother in Nagasaki? The search for his identity continues, as the iconic image has come to symbolize the fate of "atomic-bomb orphans."
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 Kanda Nissho Memorial Museum houses works by Nissho Kanda, a pioneer who farmed in Hokkaido while creating art in the 1960's. Works reflecting his life show the history and culture of the region.
21:25 Japan-easy
Today: Expressions when giving and receiving things. 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 1-22.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Japan Railway Journal." The show reveals the attractive points of "Next Generation Shinkan-sen." The train has advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Riverside Sawmill
Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:10 Spiritual Explorers
"Itadakimasu - Giving Thanks for Life -" is a short phrase that Japanese people say before each meal. Today we will explore the intriguing roots of itadakimasu in Chiba Prefecture.
22:35 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.
22:40 Core Kyoto mini
Nishijin-ori, beauty synthesized in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
22:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our program navigator explores the Tokachi Millennium Forest, with the help of an electric-powered vehicle, and enjoys viewing a variety of beautiful wildflowers in the spring forest.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:10 Face to Face
Our guest is Aoki Ryota, a young potter whose research into original glazes and techniques allows him to produce utterly unique works. Like an alchemist, he can make a dull metal glaze look like gold.
23:40 Four Seasons in Japan
Aomori's Shimokita Peninsula, jutting into the Tsugaru Straight toward Hokkaido, features osprey nests, flocks of brown-eared bulbuls, and the battle for survival with the peregrine falcon.
23:50 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Deep-fried Mackerel Tatsuta-style.
23:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Sake.
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 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The meerkat stands tall in Africa's Kalahari Desert ... with the help of its tail! Pups are nursed and raised by their older sisters. But there are rules and severe consequences within the clan!
00:55 Core Kyoto mini
Kata-yuzen, the stenciled beauty of dyeing. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
