NHK WORLD-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 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. The episode "Rice" focuses on the culture and craft behind Japanese rice.
00:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
This time, our cyclist rides through Mie Prefecture,known as the home of sacred shrine Ise Jingu, complex terrain, and people who continue to live lives of tradition, including "ama" abalone divers.
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 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
From cold storage technology to odor absorbent material, this special edition of Biz Stream looks at how unintended results during the research and development process can lead to new applications.
01:25 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Bento.
01:30 Culture Crossroads
Plastic waste is a problem worldwide and Japan is one of the worst offenders. What is happening in Kamakura with its "zero plastic waste" policy? And what is the future of bioplastic?
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, pedal assist electric bicycles, which give you a helpful boost of power when you pedal.
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 NHK Symphony Orchestra IV
Rachmaninov, Symphony No.3 in a minor op.44 Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Paavo Jarvi
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 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Quest for the Summit, Mont Blanc in the Alps.
03:20 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese eggplants vary greatly based on climate. In summer, peak season, many types line the shops. We visit Niigata, Japan's largest eggplant consumer, to learn more about its eggplant culture.
03:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
We've featured many people trying to make the most of the coronavirus pandemic. We will revisit some of our stories from the past few months and see how the people behind them are doing.
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 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!
04:15 Direct Talk
Wendy Kopp heads "Teach For All." It recruits recent graduates to teach for a 2-year mission. It operates in 59 countries providing quality education in challenging places and even during COVID-19.
04:30 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.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This program explores Lake Sanaru in Shizuoka Prefecture, a paradise for about 130 species of wild birds like mallards and great crested grebes that enjoy a varied habitat of water, forest and reeds.
05:20 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Fashion Night
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.
05:25 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.
05:30 Side by Side
In Brazil, a chef is cooking free meals for people living on the streets of Sao Paulo. Meanwhile, a doctor in the underserved rural town of Guia Lopes da Laguna provides free healthcare to locals.
06:00 NHK Symphony Orchestra IV
Rachmaninov, Symphony No.3 in a minor op.44 Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Paavo Jarvi
06:50 JAPAN SPORTSCOPE "BMX"
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 BMX facilitiy in Ibaraki.
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 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
From cold storage technology to odor absorbent material, this special edition of Biz Stream looks at how unintended results during the research and development process can lead to new applications.
07:25 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Bento.
07:30 Culture Crossroads
Plastic waste is a problem worldwide and Japan is one of the worst offenders. What is happening in Kamakura with its "zero plastic waste" policy? And what is the future of bioplastic?
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, pedal assist electric bicycles, which give you a helpful boost of power when you pedal.
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 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. The episode "Water" focuses on water in Japan.
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.
09:10 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Tsumire-jiru Fish Ball Soup.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Fashion Night
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tohoku, northeast Japan. Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator seeks glimpses of sprites and spirits mysterious yet familiar presence in Tono, Iwate Pref.
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
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression. A monk cum Buddhist sculptor, who is enchanted by this protective guardian, finds ways to overcome in the time of the coronavirus.
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 Direct Talk
Wendy Kopp heads "Teach For All." It recruits recent graduates to teach for a 2-year mission. It operates in 59 countries providing quality education in challenging places and even during COVID-19.
10:25 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!
10:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Chiba. Local currents keep Chiba warm, with flowers blooming in December. Tokyo's neighbor also attracts a creative crowd. Join us on a hunt for imaginative 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.
11:10 Four Seasons in Japan
This program introduces Cape Nekozaki in the Sea of Japan. Its rocky, wave-battered shoreline is home to knifejaws, lumpfish, and other fish feed and breed in the seaweed and eelgrass just offshore.
11:20 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.
11:30 RISING
Each year in Japan, over 6 million tons of food go to waste. To combat this issue, Kazuma Kawagoe developed a web application that aims to rescue edible food otherwise destined for the dumpster.
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 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
This special edition of Biz Stream examines how a small bus tour company that saw its core business threatened by the pandemic was able to adapt and survive by taking its popular guided tours online.
12:23 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Sake.
12:30 Cutlassfish
Our focus today is cutlassfish. Join fisherman and their entire families in hauling 1,000 trailer trolleys of the fish. Also see it fried whole with its bones, and discover a traditional sushi bento.
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 EXTREME JAPAN
Rugged mountains. Sheer coastal cliffs. Serene forests. Join us on a journey to Japan's wild frontiers and hidden scenic wonders... a journey to Extreme Japan. Yakushima/ Takarajima.
13:25 Core Kyoto mini
Kata-yuzen, the stenciled beauty of dyeing. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
13:30 Culture Crossroads
Plastic waste is a problem worldwide and Japan is one of the worst offenders. What is happening in Kamakura with its "zero plastic waste" policy? And what is the future of bioplastic?
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, pedal assist electric bicycles, which give you a helpful boost of power when you pedal.
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 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: People Living in Harmony with the Mountain, Kilimanjaro, Africa.
14:20 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode focuses on the king of fruit, mango. Though widely known as a tropical fruit, Japan produces high-end mangos often given as gifts. Find out more about Japan's special fruit.
14:30 Lunch ON!
Namba Betsuin, a Buddhist temple in Osaka, western Japan, has been loved by the local people since 1595. For lunch, a senior monk cooks up some delicious-looking vegetable curry for the other monks.
14:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Wakame Udon Noodles.
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 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. The episode "Rice" focuses on the culture and craft behind Japanese rice.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression. A monk cum Buddhist sculptor, who is enchanted by this protective guardian, finds ways to overcome in the time of the coronavirus.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This program introduces Cape Nekozaki in the Sea of Japan. Its rocky, wave-battered shoreline is home to knifejaws, lumpfish, and other fish feed and breed in the seaweed and eelgrass just offshore.
16:20 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Tofu Steak with Mushroom Sauce.
16:25 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Chiba. Local currents keep Chiba warm, with flowers blooming in December. Tokyo's neighbor also attracts a creative crowd. Join us on a hunt for imaginative 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.
17:10 Muscles for All! (Abs 3)
No matter your age or gender, just 5 minutes of the right workout can build strength and transform your body. "Muscles don't lie." Let's tax our muscles to the max!
17:15 Direct Talk
Fashion designer Agnes b, who has long supported artists and continued various social activities, recently opened new art gallery in Paris. She talks about the power of art in society.
17:30 RISING
Each year in Japan, over 6 million tons of food go to waste. To combat this issue, Kazuma Kawagoe developed a web application that aims to rescue edible food otherwise destined for the dumpster.
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 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode focuses on the king of fruit, mango. Though widely known as a tropical fruit, Japan produces high-end mangos often given as gifts. Find out more about Japan's special fruit.
18:20 Core Kyoto mini
Kata-yuzen, the stenciled beauty of dyeing. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
18:25 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.
18:30 Lunch ON!
Namba Betsuin, a Buddhist temple in Osaka, western Japan, has been loved by the local people since 1595. For lunch, a senior monk cooks up some delicious-looking vegetable curry for the other monks.
18:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Wakame Udon Noodles.
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
Perrine & Charles Herve-Gruyer, Proprietors in France, have quested for tomorrow's agriculture that reconstructs ecosystems, inspired by methods of ancient civilizations and latest scientific studies.
19:30 Culture Crossroads
Plastic waste is a problem worldwide and Japan is one of the worst offenders. What is happening in Kamakura with its "zero plastic waste" policy? And what is the future of bioplastic?
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, pedal assist electric bicycles, which give you a helpful boost of power when you pedal.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:15 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
This special edition of Biz Stream examines how a small bus tour company that saw its core business threatened by the pandemic was able to adapt and survive by taking its popular guided tours online.
20:30 RISING
Each year in Japan, over 6 million tons of food go to waste. To combat this issue, Kazuma Kawagoe developed a web application that aims to rescue edible food otherwise destined for the dumpster.
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 NHK Symphony Orchestra IV
Tchaikovsky, Symphony No.4 in f minor op.36 Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Vladimir Fedoseyev
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 Direct Talk
Fashion designer Agnes b, who has long supported artists and continued various social activities, recently opened new art gallery in Paris. She talks about the power of art in society.
22:25 Muscles for All! (Abs 3)
No matter your age or gender, just 5 minutes of the right workout can build strength and transform your body. "Muscles don't lie." Let's tax our muscles to the max!
22:30 Core Kyoto
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression. A monk cum Buddhist sculptor, who is enchanted by this protective guardian, finds ways to overcome in the time of the coronavirus.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This program introduces Cape Nekozaki in the Sea of Japan. Its rocky, wave-battered shoreline is home to knifejaws, lumpfish, and other fish feed and breed in the seaweed and eelgrass just offshore.
23:20 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.
23:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Chiba. Local currents keep Chiba warm, with flowers blooming in December. Tokyo's neighbor also attracts a creative crowd. Join us on a hunt for imaginative designs.
NHK WORLD-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 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is "Japanese-style Room."
00:30 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce (2) Chrysanthemum-shaped Turnips. 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.
01:10 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
This special edition of Biz Stream examines how a small bus tour company that saw its core business threatened by the pandemic was able to adapt and survive by taking its popular guided tours online.
01:25 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Sake.
01:30 Japan Railway Journal
5 Chuo Line stations are currently developing the viaducts beneath the railway, bringing the towns and stations together with new shops and facilities. See JR East's "Ekinaka" development strategy.
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 NHK Symphony Orchestra IV
Tchaikovsky, Symphony No.4 in f minor op.36 Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Vladimir Fedoseyev
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 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: People Living in Harmony with the Mountain, Kilimanjaro, Africa.
03:20 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode focuses on the king of fruit, mango. Though widely known as a tropical fruit, Japan produces high-end mangos often given as gifts. Find out more about Japan's special fruit.
03:30 Core Kyoto
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression. A monk cum Buddhist sculptor, who is enchanted by this protective guardian, finds ways to overcome in the time of the coronavirus.
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 Muscles for All! (Abs 3)
No matter your age or gender, just 5 minutes of the right workout can build strength and transform your body. "Muscles don't lie." Let's tax our muscles to the max!
04:15 Direct Talk
Fashion designer Agnes b, who has long supported artists and continued various social activities, recently opened new art gallery in Paris. She talks about the power of art in society.
04:30 Lunch ON!
Namba Betsuin, a Buddhist temple in Osaka, western Japan, has been loved by the local people since 1595. For lunch, a senior monk cooks up some delicious-looking vegetable curry for the other monks.
04:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Wakame Udon Noodles.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This program introduces Cape Nekozaki in the Sea of Japan. Its rocky, wave-battered shoreline is home to knifejaws, lumpfish, and other fish feed and breed in the seaweed and eelgrass just offshore.
05:20 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
05:25 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.
05:30 RISING
Each year in Japan, over 6 million tons of food go to waste. To combat this issue, Kazuma Kawagoe developed a web application that aims to rescue edible food otherwise destined for the dumpster.
06:00 NHK Symphony Orchestra IV
Tchaikovsky, Symphony No.4 in f minor op.36 Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Vladimir Fedoseyev
06:50 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.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-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 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
This special edition of Biz Stream examines how a small bus tour company that saw its core business threatened by the pandemic was able to adapt and survive by taking its popular guided tours online.
07:25 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Sake.
07:30 Japan Railway Journal
5 Chuo Line stations are currently developing the viaducts beneath the railway, bringing the towns and stations together with new shops and facilities. See JR East's "Ekinaka" development strategy.
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 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. The episode "Rice" focuses on the culture and craft behind Japanese rice.
08:30 Lunch ON!
Namba Betsuin, a Buddhist temple in Osaka, western Japan, has been loved by the local people since 1595. For lunch, a senior monk cooks up some delicious-looking vegetable curry for the other monks.
08:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Wakame Udon Noodles.
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 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Tofu Steak with Mushroom Sauce.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
The devasting disaster in Tohoku, northeast Japan, on March 11, 2011. Fukushima-born Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator focuses on the hard-hit Tohoku region, 9 years on.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 Spirit of Resilience
Taxis that Carry Dreams: Despite a disability, Yuichi is passionate about art, especially when it's about his other great love: taxis. Follow him as he shares his art with a uniquely gentle touch.
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 Direct Talk
Fashion designer Agnes b, who has long supported artists and continued various social activities, recently opened new art gallery in Paris. She talks about the power of art in society.
10:25 Muscles for All! (Abs 3)
No matter your age or gender, just 5 minutes of the right workout can build strength and transform your body. "Muscles don't lie." Let's tax our muscles to the max!
10:30 Kawaii International
The latest beauty trend in Tokyo is more diverse than ever! Learn some unique beauty services that you probably didn't know. Also, meet a makeup artist & hairstylist, who found a new way of working.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This program features Taishakukyo Gorge, a canyon deep in the mountains of Hiroshima Prefecture. This gorge is a rich habitat for many species including giant salamanders, land snails and fireflies.
11:20 JAPAN SPORTSCOPE
This program introduces Japanese sports facilities for visitors from abroad. Our reporter visits spots you can get to and back from Tokyo in a day. This time we show an Archery facility in Shizuoka.
11:30 Asia Insight
Fishing is now banned in many parts of the Yangtze River due to overfishing and pollution. Many out-of-work fishermen are now trying to find new jobs in environmental preservation.
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 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
From earthquakes to typhoons, Japan is prone to a variety of natural disasters. This special edition shows how shipping containers may help bolster the country's emergency response capabilities.
12:23 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Yoshoku.
12:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
This time, our cyclist rides through Mie Prefecture,known as the home of sacred shrine Ise Jingu, complex terrain, and people who continue to live lives of tradition, including "ama" abalone divers.
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 EXTREME JAPAN
Rugged mountains. Sheer coastal cliffs. Serene forests. Join us on a journey to Japan's wild frontiers and hidden scenic wonders... a journey to Extreme Japan. Iriomotejima.
13:25 Core Kyoto mini
Mirei Shigemori and the ageless modernity of his rock gardens. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
5 Chuo Line stations are currently developing the viaducts beneath the railway, bringing the towns and stations together with new shops and facilities. See JR East's "Ekinaka" development strategy.
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 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: An Abundance of Life on a Tropical Mountain, Kilimanjaro, Africa.
14:20 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode features NATTO, a fermented soybean product known for its powerful smell and sticky texture. Both economical and nutritious, NATTO is eaten for breakfast and in a variety of other ways.
14:30 J-Arena
Down the decades Japanese swimmers have time and again set new standards for technique in the breaststroke. We meet Watanabe Ippei, the first man ever to record a sub-2m07s time in the 200m event.
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 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is "Japanese-style Room."
15:30 Spirit of Resilience
Taxis that Carry Dreams: Despite a disability, Yuichi is passionate about art, especially when it's about his other great love: taxis. Follow him as he shares his art with a uniquely gentle touch.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This program features Taishakukyo Gorge, a canyon deep in the mountains of Hiroshima Prefecture. This gorge is a rich habitat for many species including giant salamanders, land snails and fireflies.
16:20 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Noodles with Meat and Miso Sauce.
16:25 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
16:30 Kawaii International
The latest beauty trend in Tokyo is more diverse than ever! Learn some unique beauty services that you probably didn't know. Also, meet a makeup artist & hairstylist, who found a new way of working.
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 Muscles for All! (Push-ups 1)
No matter your age or gender, just 5 minutes of the right workout can build strength and transform your body. "Muscles don't lie." Let's tax our muscles to the max!
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 Asia Insight
Fishing is now banned in many parts of the Yangtze River due to overfishing and pollution. Many out-of-work fishermen are now trying to find new jobs in environmental preservation.
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 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode features NATTO, a fermented soybean product known for its powerful smell and sticky texture. Both economical and nutritious, NATTO is eaten for breakfast and in a variety of other ways.
18:20 Core Kyoto mini
Mirei Shigemori and the ageless modernity of his rock gardens. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
18:25 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.
18:30 J-Arena
Down the decades Japanese swimmers have time and again set new standards for technique in the breaststroke. We meet Watanabe Ippei, the first man ever to record a sub-2m07s time in the 200m event.
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
Kees Veldboer, the Ambulance Wish Foundation founder, has fulfilled over 13,000 final wishes of terminally ill patients. He reveals his thoughts about his contacts with dying people.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
5 Chuo Line stations are currently developing the viaducts beneath the railway, bringing the towns and stations together with new shops and facilities. See JR East's "Ekinaka" development strategy.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:15 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
From earthquakes to typhoons, Japan is prone to a variety of natural disasters. This special edition shows how shipping containers may help bolster the country's emergency response capabilities.
20:30 Asia Insight
Fishing is now banned in many parts of the Yangtze River due to overfishing and pollution. Many out-of-work fishermen are now trying to find new jobs in environmental preservation.
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 NHK Symphony Orchestra IV
Beethoven, Symphony No.3 in E-flat major op.55 Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt
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 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.
22:25 Muscles for All! (Push-ups 1)
No matter your age or gender, just 5 minutes of the right workout can build strength and transform your body. "Muscles don't lie." Let's tax our muscles to the max!
22:30 Spirit of Resilience
Taxis that Carry Dreams: Despite a disability, Yuichi is passionate about art, especially when it's about his other great love: taxis. Follow him as he shares his art with a uniquely gentle touch.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This program features Taishakukyo Gorge, a canyon deep in the mountains of Hiroshima Prefecture. This gorge is a rich habitat for many species including giant salamanders, land snails and fireflies.
23:20 JAPAN SPORTSCOPE
This program introduces Japanese sports facilities for visitors from abroad. Our reporter visits spots you can get to and back from Tokyo in a day. This time we show an Archery facility in Shizuoka.
23:30 Kawaii International
The latest beauty trend in Tokyo is more diverse than ever! Learn some unique beauty services that you probably didn't know. Also, meet a makeup artist & hairstylist, who found a new way of working.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 RISING
We follow a unique business striving to raise the floor for science and technology in Japan, both through traveling educational workshops and support for science-based startups.
00:40 The Signs
The pandemic is hitting food service hard, causing many businesses to close down. But amid the crisis, innovative food businesses are popping up. We get a closer look at new kinds of restaurants.
00:55 Muscles for All! (Back muscles 1)
No matter your age or gender, just 5 minutes of the right workout can build strength and transform your body. "Muscles don't lie." Let's tax our muscles to the max!
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:10 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
From earthquakes to typhoons, Japan is prone to a variety of natural disasters. This special edition shows how shipping containers may help bolster the country's emergency response capabilities.
01:25 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Yoshoku.
01:30 The Secret Passion of Steve Jobs
Apple founder Steve Jobs had a love of shin-hanga, Japanese woodblock prints. Here, experts and old friends look at how this beautiful collection may have informed his own aesthetic sensibility.
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 NHK Symphony Orchestra IV
Beethoven, Symphony No.3 in E-flat major op.55 Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt
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 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: An Abundance of Life on a Tropical Mountain, Kilimanjaro, Africa.
03:20 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode features NATTO, a fermented soybean product known for its powerful smell and sticky texture. Both economical and nutritious, NATTO is eaten for breakfast and in a variety of other ways.
03:30 Spirit of Resilience
Taxis that Carry Dreams: Despite a disability, Yuichi is passionate about art, especially when it's about his other great love: taxis. Follow him as he shares his art with a uniquely gentle touch.
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 Muscles for All! (Push-ups 1)
No matter your age or gender, just 5 minutes of the right workout can build strength and transform your body. "Muscles don't lie." Let's tax our muscles to the max!
04:15 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.
04:30 J-Arena
Down the decades Japanese swimmers have time and again set new standards for technique in the breaststroke. We meet Watanabe Ippei, the first man ever to record a sub-2m07s time in the 200m event.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This program features Taishakukyo Gorge, a canyon deep in the mountains of Hiroshima Prefecture. This gorge is a rich habitat for many species including giant salamanders, land snails and fireflies.
05:20 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
05:25 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.
05:30 Asia Insight
Fishing is now banned in many parts of the Yangtze River due to overfishing and pollution. Many out-of-work fishermen are now trying to find new jobs in environmental preservation.
Beethoven, Symphony No.3 in E-flat major op.55 Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Herbert Blomstedt
06:50 JAPAN SPORTSCOPE
This program introduces Japanese sports facilities for visitors from abroad. Our reporter visits spots you can get to and back from Tokyo in a day. This time we show an Archery facility in Shizuoka.
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 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
From earthquakes to typhoons, Japan is prone to a variety of natural disasters. This special edition shows how shipping containers may help bolster the country's emergency response capabilities.
07:25 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Yoshoku.
07:30 The Secret Passion of Steve Jobs
Apple founder Steve Jobs had a love of shin-hanga, Japanese woodblock prints. Here, experts and old friends look at how this beautiful collection may have informed his own aesthetic sensibility.
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 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is "Japanese-style Room."
08:30 J-Arena
Down the decades Japanese swimmers have time and again set new standards for technique in the breaststroke. We meet Watanabe Ippei, the first man ever to record a sub-2m07s time in the 200m event.
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival2020 Part1
BABYMETAL Hinatazaka46 HYDE SixTONES
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival2020 Part2
Mizuki Nana, THE IDOLM@STER , BanG Dream!
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 Tsuruko's Tea Journey in Germany
Hanzawa Tsuruko is a master of chaji, a tea ceremony that starts with an exquisitely prepared meal and concludes with matcha green tea. Last autumn, she set off on a tea odyssey across Germany.
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) Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce (2) Chrysanthemum-shaped Turnips. 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 2-17.
12:50 no art, no life
Outsider artists like CANKTLE are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
12:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 The Secret Passion of Steve Jobs
Apple founder Steve Jobs had a love of shin-hanga, Japanese woodblock prints. Here, experts and old friends look at how this beautiful collection may have informed his own aesthetic sensibility.
13:40 The Signs
The pandemic is hitting food service hard, causing many businesses to close down. But amid the crisis, innovative food businesses are popping up. We get a closer look at new kinds of restaurants.
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 "The New Creature"...
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 GATTEN!
A lot of people in Japan say they avoid cooking with red miso, but it's actually a versatile ingredient that can add rich flavor to all sorts of cuisine, all the while being low in sodium.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#38 I prefer outside. / To say which of 2 options you prefer, say the name of your choice, and "no hoo ga ii desu."
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival2020 Part1
BABYMETAL Hinatazaka46 HYDE SixTONES
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival2020 Part2
Mizuki Nana, THE IDOLM@STER , BanG Dream!
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 Tsuruko's Tea Journey in Germany
Hanzawa Tsuruko is a master of chaji, a tea ceremony that starts with an exquisitely prepared meal and concludes with matcha green tea. Last autumn, she set off on a tea odyssey across Germany.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce (2) Chrysanthemum-shaped Turnips. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques!
18:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-17.
18:50 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(3)
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
18:55 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 The Secret Passion of Steve Jobs
Apple founder Steve Jobs had a love of shin-hanga, Japanese woodblock prints. Here, experts and old friends look at how this beautiful collection may have informed his own aesthetic sensibility.
19:40 The Signs
The pandemic is hitting food service hard, causing many businesses to close down. But amid the crisis, innovative food businesses are popping up. We get a closer look at new kinds of restaurants.
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 "The New Creature"...
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival2020 Part1
BABYMETAL Hinatazaka46 HYDE SixTONES
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival2020 Part2
Mizuki Nana, THE IDOLM@STER , BanG Dream!
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 Train Cruise
From Tokyo's west we travel to the foot of Mt. Fuji and marvel at the view, then north to Yamanashi and Nagano. We visit a puppet theater, a spiritual cave made from lava and a wine-producing temple.
22:55 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: The 53 Stations of the Tokaido by Utagawa Hiroshige.
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 Tsuruko's Tea Journey in Germany
Hanzawa Tsuruko is a master of chaji, a tea ceremony that starts with an exquisitely prepared meal and concludes with matcha green tea. Last autumn, she set off on a tea odyssey across Germany.
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
Kobe is one of the busiest international port cities in Japan. It was devastated by a large earthquake in 1995, but it has recovered splendidly. In this episode, we stroll around Kobe streets.
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
Every day, people willingly surrender their personal data. It can be used to create "digital twins," virtual copies of our real selves. What happens when our private lives are no longer private?
01:57 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.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 GATTEN!
A lot of people in Japan say they avoid cooking with red miso, but it's actually a versatile ingredient that can add rich flavor to all sorts of cuisine, all the while being low in sodium.
02:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival2020 Part1
BABYMETAL Hinatazaka46 HYDE SixTONES
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival2020 Part2
Mizuki Nana, THE IDOLM@STER , BanG Dream!
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 Tsuruko's Tea Journey in Germany
Hanzawa Tsuruko is a master of chaji, a tea ceremony that starts with an exquisitely prepared meal and concludes with matcha green tea. Last autumn, she set off on a tea odyssey across Germany.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 RISING
We follow a unique business striving to raise the floor for science and technology in Japan, both through traveling educational workshops and support for science-based startups.
06:40 The Signs
The pandemic is hitting food service hard, causing many businesses to close down. But amid the crisis, innovative food businesses are popping up. We get a closer look at new kinds of restaurants.
06:55 no art, no life
Outsider artists like CANKTLE are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 NHK Documentary
Every day, people willingly surrender their personal data. It can be used to create "digital twins," virtual copies of our real selves. What happens when our private lives are no longer private?
07:57 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.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 GATTEN!
A lot of people in Japan say they avoid cooking with red miso, but it's actually a versatile ingredient that can add rich flavor to all sorts of cuisine, all the while being low in sodium.
08:55 Easy Japanese
#38 I prefer outside. / To say which of 2 options you prefer, say the name of your choice, and "no hoo ga ii desu."
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2020 Part3
SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2020 Part3 showcases the latest in the Japanese music scene. Aoi Shouta, Ikimonogakari, Minase Inori, Momoiro Clover Z, Walkure
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2020 Part4
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2020 Part4 showcases the latest in the Japanese music scene. Foorin, Foorin team E, NEWS, Perfume, Hotei
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 The Professionals
Honda Daisuke is a department store buyer based in Hokkaido. He creates hit items for a popular event: the Hokkaido Products Fair. In 2020, he tries to find new ways to promote the area.
11:55 Selfie Japan! Mie
Duan Wenning visits the city of Iga in Mie Pref. which used to be home to ninja practitioners. She tries her hand at the rigorous physical training ninja used to conduct and takes a unique selfie.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:10 RISING
We follow a unique business striving to raise the floor for science and technology in Japan, both through traveling educational workshops and support for science-based startups.
12:40 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Tokyo.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 NHK Documentary
Every day, people willingly surrender their personal data. It can be used to create "digital twins," virtual copies of our real selves. What happens when our private lives are no longer private?
13:57 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.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 Somewhere Street
Kobe is one of the busiest international port cities in Japan. It was devastated by a large earthquake in 1995, but it has recovered splendidly. In this episode, we stroll around Kobe streets.
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2020 Part3
SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2020 Part3 showcases the latest in the Japanese music scene. Aoi Shouta, Ikimonogakari, Minase Inori, Momoiro Clover Z, Walkure
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2020 Part4
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2020 Part4 showcases the latest in the Japanese music scene. Foorin, Foorin team E, NEWS, Perfume, Hotei
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:10 The Professionals
Honda Daisuke is a department store buyer based in Hokkaido. He creates hit items for a popular event: the Hokkaido Products Fair. In 2020, he tries to find new ways to promote the area.
17:55 Selfie Japan! Mie
Duan Wenning visits the city of Iga in Mie Pref. which used to be home to ninja practitioners. She tries her hand at the rigorous physical training ninja used to conduct and takes a unique selfie.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 RISING
We follow a unique business striving to raise the floor for science and technology in Japan, both through traveling educational workshops and support for science-based startups.
18:40 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Tokyo.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 NHK Documentary
Every day, people willingly surrender their personal data. It can be used to create "digital twins," virtual copies of our real selves. What happens when our private lives are no longer private?
19:57 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.
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2020 Part3
SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2020 Part3 showcases the latest in the Japanese music scene. Aoi Shouta, Ikimonogakari, Minase Inori, Momoiro Clover Z, Walkure
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2020 Part4
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2020 Part4 showcases the latest in the Japanese music scene. Foorin, Foorin team E, NEWS, Perfume, Hotei
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 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "Could you take my picture?" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! And you'll realize "Japanese is easy"!
22:25 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 2-17.
22:35 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Oishii Tokyo," which shows the astounding world of Japanese Bread. The episode shows sushi made with bread instead of rice and artistic character-like bread.
22:40 Core Kyoto mini
Nishijin-ori, beauty synthesized in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
22:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Lake Akkeshi is a brackish-water lake which connects to the Pacific ocean. Our program host attempts to catch delicious fish on the frozen river that pours into Lake Akkeshi.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:10 The Professionals
Honda Daisuke is a department store buyer based in Hokkaido. He creates hit items for a popular event: the Hokkaido Products Fair. In 2020, he tries to find new ways to promote the area.
23:55 Selfie Japan! Mie
Duan Wenning visits the city of Iga in Mie Pref. which used to be home to ninja practitioners. She tries her hand at the rigorous physical training ninja used to conduct and takes a unique selfie.
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 Core Kyoto
The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program. Today: Shojin-ryori, Zen cuisine as training within the teachings.
