In the series Tokyo Miracle City, we unravel the secrets behind some of the capital's most intriguing wonders. In this fourth episode, we focus on Tokyo's "shinise" or long-established businesses.
06:50 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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.
07:10 Dig More Japan
From inns and hotels to coffee shops and subways, Japanese society is filled with the spirit of hospitality, called Omotenashi. It's all about making sure that people can live in peace and security.
07:20 JAPN SPORTSCOPE "KARATE"
This program introduces Japanese sports facilities for visitors from abroad. Our reporter visits spots which you can get to and back from Tokyo in a day. This time we show a Karate dojo in Kanagawa.
07:30 Medical Frontiers
Vaccines for the novel coronavirus are being created around the world, with some in their final stage of development. We look at how valuable they might be.
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 Moon Festivals
Japan's "moon festivals" show the love Japanese people have for the moon. Witness exuberant, all-night traditional dancing and a unique tug-of-war, all carried out under the watchful eye of the moon.
08:30 The Mark of Beauty
Bashofu is a fabric born in Okinawa with 600 years of history. The light and airy fabric is perfect for the hot and humid climate of the islands. Let us weave our way through its charms.
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 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.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Sudden Shower
Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination?
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 Journeys in Japan
Kyle Card returns to the Michinoku Coastal Trail to see how communities are rebuilding in southern Iwate Pref. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Temari Sushi (2) Mizore-jiru. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
11:30 Document 72 Hours
In a 400K race in Okinawa Pref., participants keep running day and night to finish within the 72-hour time limit. We chased after them to find out why they push themselves to the brink of exhaustion.
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 Core Kyoto
Today: Public Baths where people gather to wash their troubles away. The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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 Medical Frontiers
Vaccines for the novel coronavirus are being created around the world, with some in their final stage of development. We look at how valuable they might be.
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 Deeper Look from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. A world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma performed live at home to share his creation online. We asked him how music can help people amid pandemic.
14:45 Doctor's Insight
The retina plays an essential part of our vision. However, "diabetic retinopathy" can slowly damage the retina and even cause sudden vision loss. Find out what you can do to protect your eyes.
14:55 We, in the Time of Corona
Blanche Wiesen Cook is a historian and an author of bestselling biography on Eleanor Roosevelt. Cook keeps educating people to achieve dignity for all by learning from history.
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 Journeys in Japan
Kyle Card returns to the Michinoku Coastal Trail to see how communities are rebuilding in southern Iwate Pref. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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 Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
16:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Temari Sushi (2) Mizore-jiru. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:15 Direct Talk
Noriaki Imai returned to Japan after a hostage ordeal in Iraq only to face harsh criticism, which made him a social recluse. Today, he supports young people who have similarly withdrawn from society.
17:30 Document 72 Hours
In a 400K race in Okinawa Pref., participants keep running day and night to finish within the 72-hour time limit. We chased after them to find out why they push themselves to the brink of exhaustion.
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 Deeper Look from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. A world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma performed live at home to share his creation online. We asked him how music can help people amid pandemic.
18:45 Doctor's Insight
The retina plays an essential part of our vision. However, "diabetic retinopathy" can slowly damage the retina and even cause sudden vision loss. Find out what you can do to protect your eyes.
18:55 We, in the Time of Corona
Blanche Wiesen Cook is a historian and an author of bestselling biography on Eleanor Roosevelt. Cook keeps educating people to achieve dignity for all by learning from history.
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
Takeuchi Masahiko runs and funds a nonprofit that builds schools for the blind around the world. Takeuchi himself is visually impaired. We speak with him about his life's work.
19:30 Medical Frontiers
Vaccines for the novel coronavirus are being created around the world, with some in their final stage of development. We look at how valuable they might be.
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 Document 72 Hours
In a 400K race in Okinawa Pref., participants keep running day and night to finish within the 72-hour time limit. We chased after them to find out why they push themselves to the brink of exhaustion.
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
Noriaki Imai returned to Japan after a hostage ordeal in Iraq only to face harsh criticism, which made him a social recluse. Today, he supports young people who have similarly withdrawn from society.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Journeys in Japan
Kyle Card returns to the Michinoku Coastal Trail to see how communities are rebuilding in southern Iwate Pref. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Temari Sushi (2) Mizore-jiru. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Our focus this time is honey. Innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavors in this fascinating world of honey.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Science View
Professor Yuki Morinaga has been investigating the traditional method of airag production for 8 years. Discover the sustainable life of Mongolian nomads through the eye of a Japanese researcher.
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
Noriaki Imai returned to Japan after a hostage ordeal in Iraq only to face harsh criticism, which made him a social recluse. Today, he supports young people who have similarly withdrawn from society.
02:30 Deeper Look from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. A world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma performed live at home to share his creation online. We asked him how music can help people amid pandemic.
02:45 Doctor's Insight
The retina plays an essential part of our vision. However, "diabetic retinopathy" can slowly damage the retina and even cause sudden vision loss. Find out what you can do to protect your eyes.
02:55 We, in the Time of Corona
Blanche Wiesen Cook is a historian and an author of bestselling biography on Eleanor Roosevelt. Cook keeps educating people to achieve dignity for all by learning from history.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 Journeys in Japan
Kyle Card returns to the Michinoku Coastal Trail to see how communities are rebuilding in southern Iwate Pref. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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
Takeuchi Masahiko runs and funds a nonprofit that builds schools for the blind around the world. Takeuchi himself is visually impaired. We speak with him about his life's work.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
05:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
05:30 Document 72 Hours
In a 400K race in Okinawa Pref., participants keep running day and night to finish within the 72-hour time limit. We chased after them to find out why they push themselves to the brink of exhaustion.
From earthquakes to typhoons, Japan is prone to a variety of natural disasters. This episode shows how shipping containers are being used to bolster the country's emergency response capabilities.
06:30 Japanology Plus
Mateusz Urbanowicz: Portraying scenes from the city. In a Tokyo Stories interview, Urbanowicz shows Peter Barakan how he researches his work, and how he sees Tokyo's urban development.
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
Professor Yuki Morinaga has been investigating the traditional method of airag production for 8 years. Discover the sustainable life of Mongolian nomads through the eye of a Japanese researcher.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 Deeper Look from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. A world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma performed live at home to share his creation online. We asked him how music can help people amid pandemic.
08:45 Doctor's Insight
The retina plays an essential part of our vision. However, "diabetic retinopathy" can slowly damage the retina and even cause sudden vision loss. Find out what you can do to protect your eyes.
08:55 We, in the Time of Corona
Blanche Wiesen Cook is a historian and an author of bestselling biography on Eleanor Roosevelt. Cook keeps educating people to achieve dignity for all by learning from history.
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 Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
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
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, visits to Asakusa are down. Now it's using the situation as a chance to get inventive. We take a virtual tour of Asakusa from our studio to see how things are going.
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 Ground Detective Simon Wallis
Ground Detective Simon Wallis travels around Japan solving geologic mysteries! In this episode, he travels to the Chichibu area in Saitama prefecture to see what makes their shaved ice so tasty!
10:45 A*B*C Tours
We travel with Bank, the lead singer of Thai band CLASH, on a tour of Yamaguchi and Fukuoka. On day 1, a scenic island, great local ramen and a port with famous jazz and banana-selling traditions.
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 Her Story
Introducing Pham Thi Ngan who saves disabled Vietnamese children from poverty by commercializing their drawings and giving back some of its profit to them.
11:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Matcha sweets are loved globally, but matcha is originally green tea leaves ground to make tea. We visit Uji, Kyoto, famous for matcha, and see how it's used in the tea ceremony, a symbol of Japan.
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
Mateusz Urbanowicz: Portraying scenes from the city. In a Tokyo Stories interview, Urbanowicz shows Peter Barakan how he researches his work, and how he sees Tokyo's urban development.
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
Professor Yuki Morinaga has been investigating the traditional method of airag production for 8 years. Discover the sustainable life of Mongolian nomads through the eye of a Japanese researcher.
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 KABUKI KOOL
A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:15 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.
15:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, visits to Asakusa are down. Now it's using the situation as a chance to get inventive. We take a virtual tour of Asakusa from our studio to see how things are going.
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: 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?
16:30 Ground Detective Simon Wallis
Ground Detective Simon Wallis travels around Japan solving geologic mysteries! In this episode, he travels to the Chichibu area in Saitama prefecture to see what makes their shaved ice so tasty!
16:45 A*B*C Tours
We travel with Bank, the lead singer of Thai band CLASH, on a tour of Yamaguchi and Fukuoka. On day 1, a scenic island, great local ramen and a port with famous jazz and banana-selling traditions.
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
Londoner, Josie Naughton co-founded Help Refugees, a charity devoted to raising funds to help refugees and displaced people who are escaping war, persecution and poverty.
17:30 Her Story
Introducing Pham Thi Ngan who saves disabled Vietnamese children from poverty by commercializing their drawings and giving back some of its profit to them.
17:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Matcha sweets are loved globally, but matcha is originally green tea leaves ground to make tea. We visit Uji, Kyoto, famous for matcha, and see how it's used in the tea ceremony, a symbol of Japan.
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 KABUKI KOOL
A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.
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
With amazing economic growth in recent years, Rwanda has been pursuing a progressive ICT policy. The woman appointed Minister of ICT and Innovation at merely 35 talks about the future ICT offers.
19:30 Science View
Professor Yuki Morinaga has been investigating the traditional method of airag production for 8 years. Discover the sustainable life of Mongolian nomads through the eye of a Japanese researcher.
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 Her Story
Introducing Pham Thi Ngan who saves disabled Vietnamese children from poverty by commercializing their drawings and giving back some of its profit to them.
20:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Matcha sweets are loved globally, but matcha is originally green tea leaves ground to make tea. We visit Uji, Kyoto, famous for matcha, and see how it's used in the tea ceremony, a symbol of Japan.
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
Londoner, Josie Naughton co-founded Help Refugees, a charity devoted to raising funds to help refugees and displaced people who are escaping war, persecution and poverty.
21:55 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?
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
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, visits to Asakusa are down. Now it's using the situation as a chance to get inventive. We take a virtual tour of Asakusa from our studio to see how things are going.
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 Ground Detective Simon Wallis
Ground Detective Simon Wallis travels around Japan solving geologic mysteries! In this episode, he travels to the Chichibu area in Saitama prefecture to see what makes their shaved ice so tasty!
23:45 A*B*C Tours
We travel with Bank, the lead singer of Thai band CLASH, on a tour of Yamaguchi and Fukuoka. On day 1, a scenic island, great local ramen and a port with famous jazz and banana-selling traditions.
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
Join us on a trip to Gifu, located near the center of Japan's main island, and experience its blossoming cherry trees, its snow-covered central mountains, and its inspiring people and traditions.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Culture Crossroads
As foreign students in Japan struggle to overcome the crisis brought on by the pandemic, a Japanese language school and an employment agency take on new approaches to provide them with support.
01:45 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, bottled green tea: green tea sold in bottles made from PET plastic.
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
Londoner, Josie Naughton co-founded Help Refugees, a charity devoted to raising funds to help refugees and displaced people who are escaping war, persecution and poverty.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.
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
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, visits to Asakusa are down. Now it's using the situation as a chance to get inventive. We take a virtual tour of Asakusa from our studio to see how things are going.
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
With amazing economic growth in recent years, Rwanda has been pursuing a progressive ICT policy. The woman appointed Minister of ICT and Innovation at merely 35 talks about the future ICT offers.
04:55 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?
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 Her Story
Introducing Pham Thi Ngan who saves disabled Vietnamese children from poverty by commercializing their drawings and giving back some of its profit to them.
05:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Matcha sweets are loved globally, but matcha is originally green tea leaves ground to make tea. We visit Uji, Kyoto, famous for matcha, and see how it's used in the tea ceremony, a symbol of Japan.
The use of hanko seals on official forms and documents is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture. But a society-wide shift to digital work practices is forcing many to question the need for them.
06:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Our focus this time is honey. Innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavors in this fascinating world of honey.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
07:30 Culture Crossroads
As foreign students in Japan struggle to overcome the crisis brought on by the pandemic, a Japanese language school and an employment agency take on new approaches to provide them with support.
07:45 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, bottled green tea: green tea sold in bottles made from PET plastic.
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
A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.
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
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: Satoyama Living, country customs that sustain 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
Top Japanese product designer Naoto Fukasawa and global interface designer Yugo Nakamura discuss their experiences and philosophies in a two-part special! In part two dive into Nakamura's designs.
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
Japan is a country rich in traditional festivals. But as depopulation and community breakup threaten many of these colorful matsuri, one unique group is recruiting young people to help stem the tide.
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 this time is honey. Innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavors in this fascinating world of honey.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Culture Crossroads
As foreign students in Japan struggle to overcome the crisis brought on by the pandemic, a Japanese language school and an employment agency take on new approaches to provide them with support.
13:45 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, bottled green tea: green tea sold in bottles made from PET plastic.
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!
Lunch for Rie Tamakoshi, a ward office employee in Shizuoka, is far from conventional, because she eats rice balls on the run! She's too busy balancing work and raising her kids to be enjoying lunch.
14:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this 5-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Tonjiru - Pork and Vegetable Miso Soup.
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: Satoyama Living, country customs that sustain 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
Top Japanese product designer Naoto Fukasawa and global interface designer Yugo Nakamura discuss their experiences and philosophies in a two-part special! In part two dive into Nakamura's designs.
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
Lilian Thuram, former football star who contributed the victory of France in FIFA World Cup 1998, has fought with his foundation against racism through books, exhibitions and workshops since 2008.
17:30 RISING
Japan is a country rich in traditional festivals. But as depopulation and community breakup threaten many of these colorful matsuri, one unique group is recruiting young people to help stem the tide.
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!
Lunch for Rie Tamakoshi, a ward office employee in Shizuoka, is far from conventional, because she eats rice balls on the run! She's too busy balancing work and raising her kids to be enjoying lunch.
18:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this 5-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Tonjiru - Pork and Vegetable Miso Soup.
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
Robert Riener founded the Cybathlon, a global contest spurring the development of robotic assistive devices for people with disabilities. What role can robotics play in creating a diverse society?
19:30 Culture Crossroads
As foreign students in Japan struggle to overcome the crisis brought on by the pandemic, a Japanese language school and an employment agency take on new approaches to provide them with support.
19:45 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, bottled green tea: green tea sold in bottles made from PET plastic.
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
Japan is a country rich in traditional festivals. But as depopulation and community breakup threaten many of these colorful matsuri, one unique group is recruiting young people to help stem the tide.
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
Lilian Thuram, former football star who contributed the victory of France in FIFA World Cup 1998, has fought with his foundation against racism through books, exhibitions and workshops since 2008.
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: Satoyama Living, country customs that sustain 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
Top Japanese product designer Naoto Fukasawa and global interface designer Yugo Nakamura discuss their experiences and philosophies in a two-part special! In part two dive into Nakamura's designs.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Miso Stir Fry with Lotus Root and Chicken (2) Sweet Potato Rice. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
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
JR West is developing new services in response to lifestyle changes brought about by the coronavirus. We talk to the president of JR West about the future of the railway post-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
Lilian Thuram, former football star who contributed the victory of France in FIFA World Cup 1998, has fought with his foundation against racism through books, exhibitions and workshops since 2008.
02:30 Lunch ON!
Lunch for Rie Tamakoshi, a ward office employee in Shizuoka, is far from conventional, because she eats rice balls on the run! She's too busy balancing work and raising her kids to be enjoying lunch.
02:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this 5-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Tonjiru - Pork and Vegetable Miso Soup.
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: Satoyama Living, country customs that sustain 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
Robert Riener founded the Cybathlon, a global contest spurring the development of robotic assistive devices for people with disabilities. What role can robotics play in creating a diverse society?
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
Japan is a country rich in traditional festivals. But as depopulation and community breakup threaten many of these colorful matsuri, one unique group is recruiting young people to help stem the tide.
How will the pandemic change society? Is a Green Recovery possible? NHK experts specializing in the economy, energy, culture, and the environment field questions from university students.
06:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Join us on a trip to Gifu, located near the center of Japan's main island, and experience its blossoming cherry trees, its snow-covered central mountains, and its inspiring people and traditions.
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
JR West is developing new services in response to lifestyle changes brought about by the coronavirus. We talk to the president of JR West about the future of the railway post-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!
Lunch for Rie Tamakoshi, a ward office employee in Shizuoka, is far from conventional, because she eats rice balls on the run! She's too busy balancing work and raising her kids to be enjoying lunch.
08:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this 5-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Tonjiru - Pork and Vegetable Miso Soup.
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
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
The Altai mountains in western Mongolia are home to a strong tradition of folk music, from throat singing to ancient string instruments. Meet the Altai folk keeping Mongolian music tradition alive.
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
Join us on a trip to Gifu, located near the center of Japan's main island, and experience its blossoming cherry trees, its snow-covered central mountains, and its inspiring people and traditions.
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
JR West is developing new services in response to lifestyle changes brought about by the coronavirus. We talk to the president of JR West about the future of the railway post-pandemic.
14:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
14:30 J-Arena
In wakeboarding, one the world's fastest growing water sports, riders display all kinds of mind-boggling tricks. We follow a young Japanese champion in his quest to reach a par with the world's best.
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
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
Lee Ayu Chuepa, founder of Akha Ama Coffee and a member of Thailand's Akha ethnic minority, provides high-quality coffee to global consumers while protecting the livelihood of his community's farmers.
17:30 Asia Insight
The Altai mountains in western Mongolia are home to a strong tradition of folk music, from throat singing to ancient string instruments. Meet the Altai folk keeping Mongolian music tradition alive.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 J-Arena
In wakeboarding, one the world's fastest growing water sports, riders display all kinds of mind-boggling tricks. We follow a young Japanese champion in his quest to reach a par with the world's best.
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
Madeline Stuart is a fashion model and entrepreneur with Down syndrome, traveling around the world with the support of her mother Rosanne. She breaks from conventional ways to open people's minds.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
JR West is developing new services in response to lifestyle changes brought about by the coronavirus. We talk to the president of JR West about the future of the railway post-pandemic.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Asia Insight
The Altai mountains in western Mongolia are home to a strong tradition of folk music, from throat singing to ancient string instruments. Meet the Altai folk keeping Mongolian music tradition alive.
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
Lee Ayu Chuepa, founder of Akha Ama Coffee and a member of Thailand's Akha ethnic minority, provides high-quality coffee to global consumers while protecting the livelihood of his community's farmers.
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
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 Reviving the Voices of Himeyuri
Staff at the Himeyuri Peace Museum in Okinawa struggle to find ways to create exhibits that illustrate the atrocities of war more relatable for the young people of today, and have them value peace.
00:35 FLOWERS WILL BLOOM
A charity song produced by NHK to support recovery efforts in the disaster-hit parts of Tohoku. All royalties for composition and lyrics are being donated. Let's expand the awareness around the world.
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! (Squats 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
What difficulties await the organizers of the Tokyo Olympic Games next year because of the coronavirus pandemic? We look behind the scenes of an international gymnastics meet held as a test in Tokyo.
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
Lee Ayu Chuepa, founder of Akha Ama Coffee and a member of Thailand's Akha ethnic minority, provides high-quality coffee to global consumers while protecting the livelihood of his community's farmers.
02:30 J-Arena
In wakeboarding, one the world's fastest growing water sports, riders display all kinds of mind-boggling tricks. We follow a young Japanese champion in his quest to reach a par with the world's best.
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
Madeline Stuart is a fashion model and entrepreneur with Down syndrome, traveling around the world with the support of her mother Rosanne. She breaks from conventional ways to open people's minds.
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
The Altai mountains in western Mongolia are home to a strong tradition of folk music, from throat singing to ancient string instruments. Meet the Altai folk keeping Mongolian music tradition alive.
