From using eggshells to create toothpaste and to corncobs and other biowaste to produce biofuel, this episode shows how advances in recycling technology are leading to a more circular society.
06:30 Japanology Plus
Tokyo Rooftops. Urban space, used in creative ways. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
07:30 Science View
Surviving deep in the ocean where sunlight does not reach, deep-sea fungi are attracting attention among researchers. We'll explore the amazing potential of these organisms in medicine and industry.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 10, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
08:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 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?
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
In Tokyo, the coronavirus pandemic is helping diners rediscover a traditional style of sushi called Edomae. This time, we learn the secrets behind this delicious Tokyo-born sushi!
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 Starting Over
The brand new international terminal at Tokyo International Airport has yet to be used due to Covid-19. This episode follows the efforts of those who are trying to regain safe airport operations.
10:45 Close to ART
The Okada Museum of Art exhibits works from the Edo period, from the 17th to mid-19th centuries. This unique aesthetic that flourished over more than 250 years of peace leaves a lasting impression.
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 Side by Side
A Japanese bakery owner hired five interns from Vietnam to learn his techniques and apply them in new bakeries back home. Meet this extraordinary team, working hard to shape a future for themselves.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 Japanology Plus
Tokyo Rooftops. Urban space, used in creative ways. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Science View
Surviving deep in the ocean where sunlight does not reach, deep-sea fungi are attracting attention among researchers. We'll explore the amazing potential of these organisms in medicine and industry.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 10, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 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 TOKYO EYE 2020
In Tokyo, the coronavirus pandemic is helping diners rediscover a traditional style of sushi called Edomae. This time, we learn the secrets behind this delicious Tokyo-born sushi!
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: 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?
16:30 Starting Over
The brand new international terminal at Tokyo International Airport has yet to be used due to Covid-19. This episode follows the efforts of those who are trying to regain safe airport operations.
16:45 Close to ART
The Okada Museum of Art exhibits works from the Edo period, from the 17th to mid-19th centuries. This unique aesthetic that flourished over more than 250 years of peace leaves a lasting impression.
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
Emmai Alaquiva discovers BLM also to the deaf and hard of hearing. He shows us this through his 59-second video "Unspeakable." He also talks about discrimination and the challenges ahead.
17:30 Side by Side
A Japanese bakery owner hired five interns from Vietnam to learn his techniques and apply them in new bakeries back home. Meet this extraordinary team, working hard to shape a future for themselves.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 10, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:15 Direct Talk
Taiwanese chain restaurant manager Viola Cheng's dedication to helping the disadvantaged has drawn global attention. She explains the importance of companies fulfilling their social responsibility.
19:30 Science View
Surviving deep in the ocean where sunlight does not reach, deep-sea fungi are attracting attention among researchers. We'll explore the amazing potential of these organisms in medicine and industry.
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 Side by Side
A Japanese bakery owner hired five interns from Vietnam to learn his techniques and apply them in new bakeries back home. Meet this extraordinary team, working hard to shape a future for themselves.
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
Emmai Alaquiva discovers BLM also to the deaf and hard of hearing. He shows us this through his 59-second video "Unspeakable." He also talks about discrimination and the challenges ahead.
21:55 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?
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
In Tokyo, the coronavirus pandemic is helping diners rediscover a traditional style of sushi called Edomae. This time, we learn the secrets behind this delicious Tokyo-born sushi!
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 Starting Over
The brand new international terminal at Tokyo International Airport has yet to be used due to Covid-19. This episode follows the efforts of those who are trying to regain safe airport operations.
23:45 Close to ART
The Okada Museum of Art exhibits works from the Edo period, from the 17th to mid-19th centuries. This unique aesthetic that flourished over more than 250 years of peace leaves a lasting impression.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Let's go to a 4-day trip starts from Tokyo by bicycle. Just one step from the city, you can see beautiful landscapes in Miura Peninsula. 330km ride through steep roads of Mt. Hakone to Izu-Oshima.
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 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
A listener in India wants to know about kimono. Our Bengali reporter looks at trends in wearing kimono and ways traditional kimono are being updated and brought into the modern world.
01:40 Selfie Japan!
Duan visits Ibaraki Prefecture to learn about traditional medicine. In the city of Mito she drops by an Edo-period school that preserves old medical books, and eats ramen with medicinal ingredients.
01:45 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, an invention that sparked a worldwide aquarium revolution: acrylic aquarium panels.
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
Emmai Alaquiva discovers BLM also to the deaf and hard of hearing. He shows us this through his 59-second video "Unspeakable." He also talks about discrimination and the challenges ahead.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 11, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
In Tokyo, the coronavirus pandemic is helping diners rediscover a traditional style of sushi called Edomae. This time, we learn the secrets behind this delicious Tokyo-born sushi!
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
Taiwanese chain restaurant manager Viola Cheng's dedication to helping the disadvantaged has drawn global attention. She explains the importance of companies fulfilling their social responsibility.
04:55 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?
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 Side by Side
A Japanese bakery owner hired five interns from Vietnam to learn his techniques and apply them in new bakeries back home. Meet this extraordinary team, working hard to shape a future for themselves.
Climate change is our common crisis. Some people are doing all they can to stop it. In partnership with Northern California Public Media, we zero in on grassroots actions for a carbon-neutral future.
06:25 Drainspotters #3 Nonbori-Arai
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. Nobori-Arai - or washing carp streamers - take center stage at a cherry blossom festival in Iwakura.
06:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Our focus today is sesame. The seeds are widely used in Japan, making the country a main consumer. They're also a key part of the Buddhist vegetarian diet. Enter the large world of tiny sesame seeds.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
07:30 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
A listener in India wants to know about kimono. Our Bengali reporter looks at trends in wearing kimono and ways traditional kimono are being updated and brought into the modern world.
07:40 Selfie Japan!
Duan visits Ibaraki Prefecture to learn about traditional medicine. In the city of Mito she drops by an Edo-period school that preserves old medical books, and eats ramen with medicinal ingredients.
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 that sparked a worldwide aquarium revolution: acrylic aquarium panels.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 11, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
08:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 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?
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Glasswork, the artistry of sparkling elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Gunma. The local silk industry has a 1,300-year history, creating a rich culture of textiles alongside meticulous and artistic work. Join us on a design hunt in Gunma.
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 Zeroing In: Carbon Neutral 2050
Climate change is our common crisis. Some people are doing all they can to stop it. In partnership with Northern California Public Media, we zero in on grassroots actions for a carbon neutral future.
11:55 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
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
Our focus today is sesame. The seeds are widely used in Japan, making the country a main consumer. They're also a key part of the Buddhist vegetarian diet. Enter the large world of tiny sesame seeds.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
A listener in India wants to know about kimono. Our Bengali reporter looks at trends in wearing kimono and ways traditional kimono are being updated and brought into the modern world.
13:40 Selfie Japan!
Duan visits Ibaraki Prefecture to learn about traditional medicine. In the city of Mito she drops by an Edo-period school that preserves old medical books, and eats ramen with medicinal ingredients.
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 that sparked a worldwide aquarium revolution: acrylic aquarium panels.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 11, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 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 Glasswork, the artistry of sparkling elegance. 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: 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.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Gunma. The local silk industry has a 1,300-year history, creating a rich culture of textiles alongside meticulous and artistic work. Join us on a design hunt in Gunma.
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
Franchesca Cubillo is an aboriginal curator, creating a fair for Australia's indigenous art. In the event's 13th year, she empowers those facing struggles and brings a future to them through art.
17:30 Zeroing In: Carbon Neutral 2050
Climate change is our common crisis. Some people are doing all they can to stop it. In partnership with Northern California Public Media, we zero in on grassroots actions for a carbon neutral future.
17:55 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 11, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:15 Direct Talk
Munroe Bergdorf is a successful transgender model. She also campaigns for LGBT rights and better understanding of the community, which faces discrimination and prejudice.
19:30 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
A listener in India wants to know about kimono. Our Bengali reporter looks at trends in wearing kimono and ways traditional kimono are being updated and brought into the modern world.
19:40 Selfie Japan!
Duan visits Ibaraki Prefecture to learn about traditional medicine. In the city of Mito she drops by an Edo-period school that preserves old medical books, and eats ramen with medicinal ingredients.
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 that sparked a worldwide aquarium revolution: acrylic aquarium panels.
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 Zeroing In: Carbon Neutral 2050
Climate change is our common crisis. Some people are doing all they can to stop it. In partnership with Northern California Public Media, we zero in on grassroots actions for a carbon neutral future.
20:55 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
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
Franchesca Cubillo is an aboriginal curator, creating a fair for Australia's indigenous art. In the event's 13th year, she empowers those facing struggles and brings a future to them through art.
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.
22:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Glasswork, the artistry of sparkling elegance. 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: Design Hunting in Gunma. The local silk industry has a 1,300-year history, creating a rich culture of textiles alongside meticulous and artistic work. Join us on a design hunt in Gunma.
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) Sukiyaki-don (2) Nishiki Soup. 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
Once the most in deficit railway company in Japan, Kyoto Tango Railway is now managed by a bus company. See how they're transforming the railway using marketing and IT strategies.
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
Franchesca Cubillo is an aboriginal curator, creating a fair for Australia's indigenous art. In the event's 13th year, she empowers those facing struggles and brings a future to them through art.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 12, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Glasswork, the artistry of sparkling elegance. 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
Munroe Bergdorf is a successful transgender model. She also campaigns for LGBT rights and better understanding of the community, which faces discrimination and prejudice.
04:55 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.
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 Zeroing In: Carbon Neutral 2050
Climate change is our common crisis. Some people are doing all they can to stop it. In partnership with Northern California Public Media, we zero in on grassroots actions for a carbon neutral future.
05:55 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
We follow Mali-born Oussouby Sacko, the president of Kyoto Seika University, in his efforts to foster interchanges between Japanese and foreign students in spite of the coronavirus pandemic.
06:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Let's go to a 4-day trip starts from Tokyo by bicycle. Just one step from the city, you can see beautiful landscapes in Miura Peninsula. 330km ride through steep roads of Mt. Hakone to Izu-Oshima.
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
Once the most in deficit railway company in Japan, Kyoto Tango Railway is now managed by a bus company. See how they're transforming the railway using marketing and IT strategies.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 12, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
08:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Riverside Sawmill
Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.
09:20 Tokyo Time-Lapse
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tokyo. We hope you enjoy these original takes on what may be the world's most exciting metropolis! This time: Water.
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 Beyond COVID-19
Ordinary individuals from four cities around the world remotely join host Kisa Ayako in the studio to discuss how the coronavirus crisis has affected their lives and their outlook on it.
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
Tired of tossing and turning at night? Learn some kawaii ways to help you sleep better and be more productive during the day. Also, Kawaii Leader Judy greets us with "Kawaii Hand Washing Challenge."
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
Online bartering has become a massive trend in the Philippines, as people seek new ways to get by in the pandemic-struck economy. Follow the Filipinos supporting one another through barter exchange.
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
Let's go to a 4-day trip starts from Tokyo by bicycle. Just one step from the city, you can see beautiful landscapes in Miura Peninsula. 330km ride through steep roads of Mt. Hakone to Izu-Oshima.
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
Once the most in deficit railway company in Japan, Kyoto Tango Railway is now managed by a bus company. See how they're transforming the railway using marketing and IT strategies.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 12, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 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 Beyond COVID-19
Ordinary individuals from four cities around the world remotely join host Kisa Ayako in the studio to discuss how the coronavirus crisis has affected their lives and their outlook on it.
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: First Childbirth
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.
16:30 Kawaii International
Tired of tossing and turning at night? Learn some kawaii ways to help you sleep better and be more productive during the day. Also, Kawaii Leader Judy greets us with "Kawaii Hand Washing Challenge."
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
Dr. Blanche Wiesen Cook is a historian and an author of bestselling biography on Eleanor Roosevelt. In a time of global movements for human rights, we ask Dr. Cook how to achieve dignity for all.
17:30 Asia Insight
Online bartering has become a massive trend in the Philippines, as people seek new ways to get by in the pandemic-struck economy. Follow the Filipinos supporting one another through barter exchange.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 12, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:15 Direct Talk
Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus won a Nobel Prize for creating a microcredit system for the poor. We speak to him about his new endeavor, "social business," that has him traveling the world.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Once the most in deficit railway company in Japan, Kyoto Tango Railway is now managed by a bus company. See how they're transforming the railway using marketing and IT strategies.
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
Online bartering has become a massive trend in the Philippines, as people seek new ways to get by in the pandemic-struck economy. Follow the Filipinos supporting one another through barter exchange.
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
Dr. Blanche Wiesen Cook is a historian and an author of bestselling biography on Eleanor Roosevelt. In a time of global movements for human rights, we ask Dr. Cook how to achieve dignity for all.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: First Childbirth
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Beyond COVID-19
Ordinary individuals from four cities around the world remotely join host Kisa Ayako in the studio to discuss how the coronavirus crisis has affected their lives and their outlook on it.
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
Tired of tossing and turning at night? Learn some kawaii ways to help you sleep better and be more productive during the day. Also, Kawaii Leader Judy greets us with "Kawaii Hand Washing Challenge."
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 BIZ STREAM
This episode examines how a small bus company that saw its core business threatened by the pandemic was able to adapt and survive by taking its popular guided tours online.
00:40 The Signs
Amidst the pandemic, a particular Japanese style of finance is attracting attention. Unique community-based credit unions are bringing new signs of hope to local business owners struggling.
00:55 Muscles for All! (Push-ups 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 Today's Close-Up
As the pandemic changes societal values, small scale farming is increasingly seen as a viable new lifestyle. We look at how the agriculture sector is leading the push for a sustainable world.
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
Dr. Blanche Wiesen Cook is a historian and an author of bestselling biography on Eleanor Roosevelt. In a time of global movements for human rights, we ask Dr. Cook how to achieve dignity for all.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 13, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 Beyond COVID-19
Ordinary individuals from four cities around the world remotely join host Kisa Ayako in the studio to discuss how the coronavirus crisis has affected their lives and their outlook on it.
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
Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus won a Nobel Prize for creating a microcredit system for the poor. We speak to him about his new endeavor, "social business," that has him traveling the world.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: First Childbirth
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.
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
Online bartering has become a massive trend in the Philippines, as people seek new ways to get by in the pandemic-struck economy. Follow the Filipinos supporting one another through barter exchange.
Under the Ryukyu Dynasty (15C-19C), Okinawa saw the birth of many exquisite textiles. Leading textile designer Sudo Reiko travels the area, searching for the secret of a particularly elusive fabric.
06:50 Tokyo Time-Lapse
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tokyo. We hope you enjoy these original takes on what may be the world's most exciting metropolis! This time: Water.
06:55 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.
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
As the pandemic changes societal values, small scale farming is increasingly seen as a viable new lifestyle. We look at how the agriculture sector is leading the push for a sustainable world.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 13, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
08:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 Medical Frontiers Special
This special episode features superfoods from Okinawa in southwestern Japan. Research shows the traditional local diet including Okinawan-style tofu and seaweed supports long, healthy lives.
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
To explore Tokyo's unknown side, we ride from the towering central skyscrapers out to the fringes of the city where we find farmland and mountain forests, and meet some unusual characters.
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 Poisonous Secrets
At the end of WWII, both Japan and the US were prepared to use chemical weapons on each other. Newly unearthed documents and personal accounts have finally cast light on this dark legacy.
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) Sukiyaki-don (2) Nishiki Soup. 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 2-10.
12:50 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Shinichi Sawada are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
12:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: First Childbirth
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.
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
As the pandemic changes societal values, small scale farming is increasingly seen as a viable new lifestyle. We look at how the agriculture sector is leading the push for a sustainable world.
13:40 The Signs
Amidst the pandemic, a particular Japanese style of finance is attracting attention. Unique community-based credit unions are bringing new signs of hope to local business owners struggling.
13:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "See the Wiggle Men!"...
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 Four Seasons in Japan
Akiyoshidai, one of Japan's largest karst plateaus, has limestone outcroppings eroded by rain and groundwater. Spring blooms include rare species such as pasque flowers that attract insects and birds.
14:20 We, in the Time of Corona
Minister Audrey Tang's IT measures against COVID-19 greatly contributed to Taiwan's successful containment of the virus. She shares her thoughts on how we should wisely utilize the technology.
14:25 Easy Japanese
#31 Why don't we all go together? / To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say "isshoni" (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. "ikimasu" to "ikimasen," and finally add "ka."
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 13, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 Medical Frontiers Special
This special episode features superfoods from Okinawa in southwestern Japan. Research shows the traditional local diet including Okinawan-style tofu and seaweed supports long, healthy lives.
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
To explore Tokyo's unknown side, we ride from the towering central skyscrapers out to the fringes of the city where we find farmland and mountain forests, and meet some unusual characters.
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 Poisonous Secrets
At the end of WWII, both Japan and the US were prepared to use chemical weapons on each other. Newly unearthed documents and personal accounts have finally cast light on this dark legacy.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 Four Seasons in Japan
Akiyoshidai, one of Japan's largest karst plateaus, has limestone outcroppings eroded by rain and groundwater. Spring blooms include rare species such as pasque flowers that attract insects and birds.
18:20 We, in the Time of Corona
Minister Audrey Tang's IT measures against COVID-19 greatly contributed to Taiwan's successful containment of the virus. She shares her thoughts on how we should wisely utilize the technology.
18:25 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov. 13, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 Today's Close-Up
As the pandemic changes societal values, small scale farming is increasingly seen as a viable new lifestyle. We look at how the agriculture sector is leading the push for a sustainable world.
19:40 The Signs
Amidst the pandemic, a particular Japanese style of finance is attracting attention. Unique community-based credit unions are bringing new signs of hope to local business owners struggling.
19:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "See the Wiggle Men!"...
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 Medical Frontiers Special
This special episode features superfoods from Okinawa in southwestern Japan. Research shows the traditional local diet including Okinawan-style tofu and seaweed supports long, healthy lives.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:10 COOL JAPAN
The panelists explore and discuss how wearing glasses for fashion has become a trend in Japan, and learn about the craftsmanship that makes Japan-made high-quality glasses increasingly popular abroad.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Summer Delicacy
A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
To explore Tokyo's unknown side, we ride from the towering central skyscrapers out to the fringes of the city where we find farmland and mountain forests, and meet some unusual characters.
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 Poisonous Secrets
At the end of WWII, both Japan and the US were prepared to use chemical weapons on each other. Newly unearthed documents and personal accounts have finally cast light on this dark legacy.
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
A recent development boom has contributed to Da Nang's rise as one of Vietnam's most popular beach resorts. In this episode we explore the city while meeting with residents enjoying life in Da Nang.
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
Which jobs are important and how should they be compensated? That's a question the COVD-19 pandemic has raised. In this program, we look at two very different kinds of work in a search for answers.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 Four Seasons in Japan
Akiyoshidai, one of Japan's largest karst plateaus, has limestone outcroppings eroded by rain and groundwater. Spring blooms include rare species such as pasque flowers that attract insects and birds.
02:20 We, in the Time of Corona
Minister Audrey Tang's IT measures against COVID-19 greatly contributed to Taiwan's successful containment of the virus. She shares her thoughts on how we should wisely utilize the technology.
02:25 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from Nov.14, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 Medical Frontiers Special
This special episode features superfoods from Okinawa in southwestern Japan. Research shows the traditional local diet including Okinawan-style tofu and seaweed supports long, healthy lives.
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
To explore Tokyo's unknown side, we ride from the towering central skyscrapers out to the fringes of the city where we find farmland and mountain forests, and meet some unusual characters.
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 Poisonous Secrets
At the end of WWII, both Japan and the US were prepared to use chemical weapons on each other. Newly unearthed documents and personal accounts have finally cast light on this dark legacy.
