As the pandemic shows little to no sign of abating, we get in touch with some of the people we met in past episodes to ask about the ongoing impact the coronavirus is having on foreigners in Japan.
06:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
This time, the northern mountains of Yamagata, and a ride through the abode of deities, remote peaks that attract ascetics seeking enlightenment and free spirits wanting a life close to nature.
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 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Tayu Kanako are gaining recognition around the world. Although she creates mainly for herself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
07:20 The KYOTO CODE: Bamboo Boundaries
Major tourist destination Kyoto has its own unique "code," but it is hard to decipher for strangers. In this episode we delve into the mysterious world of Kekkai and their profound messages.
07:30 Japan Railway Journal
Echigo Tokimeki Railway appointed a new president, bringing exciting new ideas to the third sector company. See how the president plans to revive the railway to benefit everyone.
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 Playing with the Moon
What do cuisine, art, and romance have in common in Japan? They are all used to show love for the moon. See for yourself how Japanese people play with the moon in this intriguing program.
08:30 Lunch ON!
We visit an ironworks situated in Yamagata Pref., northern Japan. At the factory, there is a monthly lunch day wherein the staff take turns cooking soups from other countries.
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: Sea Bream Soboro Bento.
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: Riverside Sawmill
Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.
09:20 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
Shige's Gift: Sowing Seeds for the Future ? A story of a farmer who received an unexpected gift from a perfect stranger and how he's seeking ways to use the gift to share the joys of farming.
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
During COVID-19, face masks not only help us protect the people around us, but they can also be a great fashion accessory! Find out how fashionistas blend virus protection items into their look.
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
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. Today: From Trash to Treasure - Indonesia
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
This time, the northern mountains of Yamagata, and a ride through the abode of deities, remote peaks that attract ascetics seeking enlightenment and free spirits wanting a life close to nature.
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
Echigo Tokimeki Railway appointed a new president, bringing exciting new ideas to the third sector company. See how the president plans to revive the railway to benefit everyone.
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.
14:15 Direct Talk
A former German teacher who created a revolutionary system to provide people in developing countries with one-dollar glasses shares his thoughts on the meaning of sustainable social business.
14:30 J-Arena
At the 1972 Munich Games, gymnast Tsukahara Mitsuo stunned the world with his revolutionary horizontal bar dismount. The "Tsukahara" had a lasting impact on gymnastics, inspiring countless variations.
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 Spirit of Resilience
Shige's Gift: Sowing Seeds for the Future ? A story of a farmer who received an unexpected gift from a perfect stranger and how he's seeking ways to use the gift to share the joys of farming.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:23 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: First Childbirth
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.
16:30 Kawaii International
During COVID-19, face masks not only help us protect the people around us, but they can also be a great fashion accessory! Find out how fashionistas blend virus protection items into their look.
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
Kotchakorn Voraakhom is a Thai landscape architect known for designing public parks that combat flooding. In order to fight an unpredictable future, she uses nature as her blueprint.
17:30 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. Today: From Trash to Treasure - Indonesia
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
At the 1972 Munich Games, gymnast Tsukahara Mitsuo stunned the world with his revolutionary horizontal bar dismount. The "Tsukahara" had a lasting impact on gymnastics, inspiring countless variations.
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
A former German teacher who created a revolutionary system to provide people in developing countries with one-dollar glasses shares his thoughts on the meaning of sustainable social business.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Echigo Tokimeki Railway appointed a new president, bringing exciting new ideas to the third sector company. See how the president plans to revive the railway to benefit everyone.
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
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. Today: From Trash to Treasure - Indonesia
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
Kotchakorn Voraakhom is a Thai landscape architect known for designing public parks that combat flooding. In order to fight an unpredictable future, she uses nature as her blueprint.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: First Childbirth
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Spirit of Resilience
Shige's Gift: Sowing Seeds for the Future ? A story of a farmer who received an unexpected gift from a perfect stranger and how he's seeking ways to use the gift to share the joys of farming.
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
During COVID-19, face masks not only help us protect the people around us, but they can also be a great fashion accessory! Find out how fashionistas blend virus protection items into their look.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 BIZ STREAM
A unique type of wearable device that can monitor various types of biometric data is now being used to protect workers from heat stroke and to keep watch over the elderly.
00:40 The Signs
Japan is now promoting local production of renewable energy for local consumption. EVs are now playing a key role in this new challenge, not only as vehicles but also as storage batteries.
00:55 Muscles for All! (Abs 3)
No matter your age or gender, just 5 minutes of the right workout can build strength and transform your body. "Muscles don't lie." Let's tax our muscles to the max!
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Shuri Castle: Rebirth in 3D
October 31, 2019. Shuri Castle is ablaze. Now the castle is about to rise again in the digital realm. The goal: to resurrect the castle in 3D graphics, using of photographs from all over the world.
01:55 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
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
Kotchakorn Voraakhom is a Thai landscape architect known for designing public parks that combat flooding. In order to fight an unpredictable future, she uses nature as her blueprint.
02:30 J-Arena
At the 1972 Munich Games, gymnast Tsukahara Mitsuo stunned the world with his revolutionary horizontal bar dismount. The "Tsukahara" had a lasting impact on gymnastics, inspiring countless variations.
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 Spirit of Resilience
Shige's Gift: Sowing Seeds for the Future ? A story of a farmer who received an unexpected gift from a perfect stranger and how he's seeking ways to use the gift to share the joys of farming.
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
A former German teacher who created a revolutionary system to provide people in developing countries with one-dollar glasses shares his thoughts on the meaning of sustainable social business.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: First Childbirth
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
05:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
05:30 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. Today: From Trash to Treasure - Indonesia
Part1: AI vs. Pandemic. Using the latest AI technology, how close can we get to defeating our "invisible enemy" that causes COVID-19? Researchers on the pandemic battlefield provide answers.
06:50 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.
06:55 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
07:30 Shuri Castle: Rebirth in 3D
October 31, 2019. Shuri Castle is ablaze. Now the castle is about to rise again in the digital realm. The goal: to resurrect the castle in 3D graphics, using of photographs from all over the world.
07:55 Drainspotters #4 Morning Market
Japan's artistic manhole covers tell the tale of a different town or region of the country. The morning market in Wajima is home to over a thousand years of tradition.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 J-Arena
At the 1972 Munich Games, gymnast Tsukahara Mitsuo stunned the world with his revolutionary horizontal bar dismount. The "Tsukahara" had a lasting impact on gymnastics, inspiring countless variations.
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 J-FLICKS
On this episode, we focus on one of the grandmasters of classic Japanese cinema, world-renowned filmmaker Ozu Yasujiro. We look at his earlier films: "There Was a Father" and "Dragnet Girl."
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
A 320-km ride through Nagano, with its magnificent mountain scenery and forests bright with late autumn colors, meeting some distinctive characters drawn to live here by their love of nature.
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 Battle with an Invisible Enemy
Part2: AI vs. Pandemic. Using the latest AI technology, how close can we get to defeating our "invisible enemy" that causes COVID-19? Researchers on the pandemic battlefield provide answers.
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) Aji - Deep Fried Fish and Asparagus (2) Tangy Celery and Chicken Soup/Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!
12:40 Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-6.
12:50 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Marie Suzuki are gaining recognition around the world. Although she creates mainly for herself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
12:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: First Childbirth
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 Shuri Castle: Rebirth in 3D
October 31, 2019. Shuri Castle is ablaze. Now the castle is about to rise again in the digital realm. The goal: to resurrect the castle in 3D graphics, using of photographs from all over the world.
13:35 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.
13:40 The Signs
Japan is now promoting local production of renewable energy for local consumption. EVs are now playing a key role in this new challenge, not only as vehicles but also as storage batteries.
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 Algorithum March"...
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 COOL JAPAN
Osozai are Japan's unique range of prepared and ready-to-eat food. The panelists look at popular traditional dishes as well as some recent innovations, and discuss whether they have global potential.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#44 I've heard he's giving another recital. / To tell someone what you heard from someone else, use adjectives or verbs without "masu" or "desu," then add "soo 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 J-FLICKS
On this episode, we focus on one of the grandmasters of classic Japanese cinema, world-renowned filmmaker Ozu Yasujiro. We look at his earlier films: "There Was a Father" and "Dragnet Girl."
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
A 320-km ride through Nagano, with its magnificent mountain scenery and forests bright with late autumn colors, meeting some distinctive characters drawn to live here by their love of nature.
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 Battle with an Invisible Enemy
Part2: AI vs. Pandemic. Using the latest AI technology, how close can we get to defeating our "invisible enemy" that causes COVID-19? Researchers on the pandemic battlefield provide answers.
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) Aji - Deep Fried Fish and Asparagus (2) Tangy Celery and Chicken Soup/Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!
18:40 Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-6.
18:50 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.
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 Shuri Castle: Rebirth in 3D
October 31, 2019. Shuri Castle is ablaze. Now the castle is about to rise again in the digital realm. The goal: to resurrect the castle in 3D graphics, using of photographs from all over the world.
19:35 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.
19:40 The Signs
Japan is now promoting local production of renewable energy for local consumption. EVs are now playing a key role in this new challenge, not only as vehicles but also as storage batteries.
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 Algorithum March"...
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:10 J-FLICKS
On this episode, we focus on one of the grandmasters of classic Japanese cinema, world-renowned filmmaker Ozu Yasujiro. We look at his earlier films: "There Was a Father" and "Dragnet Girl."
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:10 COOL JAPAN
Osozai are Japan's unique range of prepared and ready-to-eat food. The panelists look at popular traditional dishes as well as some recent innovations, and discuss whether they have global potential.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Summer Delicacy
A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
A 320-km ride through Nagano, with its magnificent mountain scenery and forests bright with late autumn colors, meeting some distinctive characters drawn to live here by their love of nature.
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 Battle with an Invisible Enemy
Part2: AI vs. Pandemic. Using the latest AI technology, how close can we get to defeating our "invisible enemy" that causes COVID-19? Researchers on the pandemic battlefield provide answers.
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
Graz that had developed under the Habsburgs is Austria's second-largest city called an architectural treasure and it's a World Heritage site. Let's have a walk in Graz 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
Tatyana McFadden is a Paralympian who has won multiple gold medals competing in marathons and more. We see how her brain rewired itself to achieve such feats in a phenomenon called hyper-adaptability.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 COOL JAPAN
Osozai are Japan's unique range of prepared and ready-to-eat food. The panelists look at popular traditional dishes as well as some recent innovations, and discuss whether they have global potential.
02:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Summer Delicacy
A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.
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 J-FLICKS
On this episode, we focus on one of the grandmasters of classic Japanese cinema, world-renowned filmmaker Ozu Yasujiro. We look at his earlier films: "There Was a Father" and "Dragnet Girl."
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN
A 320-km ride through Nagano, with its magnificent mountain scenery and forests bright with late autumn colors, meeting some distinctive characters drawn to live here by their love of nature.
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 The Battle with an Invisible Enemy
Part2: AI vs. Pandemic. Using the latest AI technology, how close can we get to defeating our "invisible enemy" that causes COVID-19? Researchers on the pandemic battlefield provide answers.
NHK WORLD-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 BIZ STREAM
A unique type of wearable device that can monitor various types of biometric data is now being used to protect workers from heat stroke and to keep watch over the elderly.
06:40 The Signs
Japan is now promoting local production of renewable energy for local consumption. EVs are now playing a key role in this new challenge, not only as vehicles but also as storage batteries.
06:55 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Marie Suzuki are gaining recognition around the world. Although she creates mainly for herself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 NHK Documentary
Tatyana McFadden is a Paralympian who has won multiple gold medals competing in marathons and more. We see how her brain rewired itself to achieve such feats in a phenomenon called hyper-adaptability.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 COOL JAPAN
Osozai are Japan's unique range of prepared and ready-to-eat food. The panelists look at popular traditional dishes as well as some recent innovations, and discuss whether they have global potential.
08:55 Easy Japanese
#44 I've heard he's giving another recital. / To tell someone what you heard from someone else, use adjectives or verbs without "masu" or "desu," then add "soo 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 Broadcasters' Eye
Broadcasters' Eye showcases excellent programs produced by Japanese commercial broadcasters. This program is about a man's efforts to repopulate a rural town by securing vacant houses for newcomers.
09:56 Dranspotters #5 Nishikigoi
A visit to Ojiya in Niigata prefecture brings us to the birthplace of nishikigoi carp and offers a fascinating look at the thriving competitive scene for these beautiful "swimming jewels".
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 Hometown Stories
Despite having smartphones, 17-year-old high-school boys Nagano Haruki and Okuda Sho stay connected by exchanging letters. In this digital age, why do they choose to communicate like this?
10:40 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.
10:45 Wild Hokkaido!
In the dead of winter, Lake Akan is completely frozen over. Our program host walks around the surrounding forests inhabited by a variety of wild fauna.
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
Favored by top chefs, fish broker Hasegawa Hiroki magically brings out the value in disregarded fish. We spend a summer with him as he pursues fish with vitality, even taking to the sea himself.
11:55 Selfie Japan!
We visit Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku. In Iya, we cross a bridge made of vines. In the countryside, we take selfies with scarecrows. The figures show the hospitality of their creator.
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
A unique type of wearable device that can monitor various types of biometric data is now being used to protect workers from heat stroke and to keep watch over the elderly.
12:40 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Ramen Noodles.
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
Tatyana McFadden is a Paralympian who has won multiple gold medals competing in marathons and more. We see how her brain rewired itself to achieve such feats in a phenomenon called hyper-adaptability.
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
Graz that had developed under the Habsburgs is Austria's second-largest city called an architectural treasure and it's a World Heritage site. Let's have a walk in Graz 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 Broadcasters' Eye
Broadcasters' Eye showcases excellent programs produced by Japanese commercial broadcasters. This program is about a man's efforts to repopulate a rural town by securing vacant houses for newcomers.
15:56 Dranspotters #5 Nishikigoi
A visit to Ojiya in Niigata prefecture brings us to the birthplace of nishikigoi carp and offers a fascinating look at the thriving competitive scene for these beautiful "swimming jewels".
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 Hometown Stories
Despite having smartphones, 17-year-old high-school boys Nagano Haruki and Okuda Sho stay connected by exchanging letters. In this digital age, why do they choose to communicate like this?
16:40 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.
16:45 Wild Hokkaido!
In the dead of winter, Lake Akan is completely frozen over. Our program host walks around the surrounding forests inhabited by a variety of wild fauna.
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
Favored by top chefs, fish broker Hasegawa Hiroki magically brings out the value in disregarded fish. We spend a summer with him as he pursues fish with vitality, even taking to the sea himself.
17:55 Selfie Japan!
We visit Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku. In Iya, we cross a bridge made of vines. In the countryside, we take selfies with scarecrows. The figures show the hospitality of their creator.
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 BIZ STREAM
A unique type of wearable device that can monitor various types of biometric data is now being used to protect workers from heat stroke and to keep watch over the elderly.
18:40 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Ramen 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.
19:10 NHK Documentary
Tatyana McFadden is a Paralympian who has won multiple gold medals competing in marathons and more. We see how her brain rewired itself to achieve such feats in a phenomenon called hyper-adaptability.
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 Broadcasters' Eye
Broadcasters' Eye showcases excellent programs produced by Japanese commercial broadcasters. This program is about a man's efforts to repopulate a rural town by securing vacant houses for newcomers.
20:56 Dranspotters #5 Nishikigoi
A visit to Ojiya in Niigata prefecture brings us to the birthplace of nishikigoi carp and offers a fascinating look at the thriving competitive scene for these beautiful "swimming jewels".
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 A Treasured Creation: Ai
Ai, the natural indigo of Japan, makes an almost mystical color due to time and several fermentation processes. We take a look at the incessant dialog between humans, fungus and plant matter.
21:25 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "I am cooking now" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! And you'll realize "Japanese is easy"!
21:40 Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-6.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Oishii Tokyo," which shows dishes of shark meat in Japan. We explore shark-fishing in Tsugaru Strait and have some traditional shark dishes in Aomiri Prefecture.
21:55 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.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:10 Hometown Stories
Despite having smartphones, 17-year-old high-school boys Nagano Haruki and Okuda Sho stay connected by exchanging letters. In this digital age, why do they choose to communicate like this?
22:40 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.
22:45 Wild Hokkaido!
In the dead of winter, Lake Akan is completely frozen over. Our program host walks around the surrounding forests inhabited by a variety of wild fauna.
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
Favored by top chefs, fish broker Hasegawa Hiroki magically brings out the value in disregarded fish. We spend a summer with him as he pursues fish with vitality, even taking to the sea himself.
23:55 Selfie Japan!
We visit Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku. In Iya, we cross a bridge made of vines. In the countryside, we take selfies with scarecrows. The figures show the hospitality of their creator.
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: Kyoto's Rebirth, the ancient capital prospers anew.
NHK WORLD-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 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Ramen Noodles.
06:30 Inspiring Landscapes
Tatsukushi Bay is on the southern tip of Kochi Prefecture, close to Cape Ashizuri. We can witness the appearance of new lives in early spring in the sea of Tatsukushi around this time of the year.
06:47 Easy Japanese
#44 I've heard he's giving another recital. / To tell someone what you heard from someone else, use adjectives or verbs without "masu" or "desu," then add "soo desu."
06:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Oishii Tokyo," which shows dishes of shark meat in Japan. We explore shark-fishing in Tsugaru Strait and have some traditional shark dishes in Aomiri Prefecture.
06:55 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Marie Suzuki are gaining recognition around the world. Although she creates mainly for herself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 J-MELO
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week's guests are idol group SKE48, four-man group OWV, and Hello! Project artists Oda Sakura and Takagi Sayuki. They're all coming to chat and perform.
07:40 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 Algorithum March"...
07:45 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "I am cooking now" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! And you'll realize "Japanese is easy"!
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 Somewhere Street
Graz that had developed under the Habsburgs is Austria's second-largest city called an architectural treasure and it's a World Heritage site. Let's have a walk in Graz streets!
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 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.
09:15 We, in the Time of Corona
Successive headmasters of Kyoto's oldest ikebana school honor the spirit of imbuing life into the flowers they arrange. Senko Ikenobo discusses the importance and universality of living with nature.
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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Otaru, Classic Canal City.
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 BENTO EXPO
Marc brings you an all-time favorite-salmon teriyaki. Maki cooks up a delicious apricot butter chicken bento. And on Bento Topics, Hiroshima's famous oysters packed in an auspicious bento box.
10:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: adjusting a schedule with a client. Lan Cheng, from China, works in Gunma Prefecture at a company that makes pizza ovens. He'd like to learn how to better communicate with customers.
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 Where We Call Home
We meet world-traveling Pamela Anne Matsunaga from the US who settled down in sunny Okinawa where she makes award-winning Greek-style cheese with fresh, locally produced goat milk.
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 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Ramen Noodles.
12:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Oishii Tokyo," which shows dishes of shark meat in Japan. We explore shark-fishing in Tsugaru Strait and have some traditional shark dishes in Aomiri Prefecture.
12:55 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Marie Suzuki are gaining recognition around the world. Although she creates mainly for herself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
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 J-MELO
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week's guests are idol group SKE48, four-man group OWV, and Hello! Project artists Oda Sakura and Takagi Sayuki. They're all coming to chat and perform.
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.
14:15 Direct Talk
Ogawa Yoko's novel "The Memory Police" was shortlisted for the prestigious International Booker Prize in 2020. What are the major themes and motifs that characterize her work?
14:30 The Mark of Beauty
From small toys, to recreations of epic scenery on a tray, miniature items have a powerful, timeless appeal. Join us for this episode as we shrink into the fascinating world of miniatures.
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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Otaru, Classic Canal City.
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(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 BENTO EXPO
Marc brings you an all-time favorite-salmon teriyaki. Maki cooks up a delicious apricot butter chicken bento. And on Bento Topics, Hiroshima's famous oysters packed in an auspicious bento box.
16:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: adjusting a schedule with a client. Lan Cheng, from China, works in Gunma Prefecture at a company that makes pizza ovens. He'd like to learn how to better communicate with customers.
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
Takahama Kan was awarded one of Japan's most prestigious manga prizes in 2020. She talks about overcoming alcoholism and how the experience ties into her internationally acclaimed work.
17:30 Where We Call Home
We meet world-traveling Pamela Anne Matsunaga from the US who settled down in sunny Okinawa where she makes award-winning Greek-style cheese with fresh, locally produced goat milk.
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 The Mark of Beauty
From small toys, to recreations of epic scenery on a tray, miniature items have a powerful, timeless appeal. Join us for this episode as we shrink into the fascinating world of miniatures.
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
Ogawa Yoko's novel "The Memory Police" was shortlisted for the prestigious International Booker Prize in 2020. What are the major themes and motifs that characterize her work?
19:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week's guests are idol group SKE48, four-man group OWV, and Hello! Project artists Oda Sakura and Takagi Sayuki. They're all coming to chat and perform.
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 Where We Call Home
We meet world-traveling Pamela Anne Matsunaga from the US who settled down in sunny Okinawa where she makes award-winning Greek-style cheese with fresh, locally produced goat milk.
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
Takahama Kan was awarded one of Japan's most prestigious manga prizes in 2020. She talks about overcoming alcoholism and how the experience ties into her internationally acclaimed work.
21:55 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.
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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Otaru, Classic Canal City.
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 BENTO EXPO
Marc brings you an all-time favorite-salmon teriyaki. Maki cooks up a delicious apricot butter chicken bento. And on Bento Topics, Hiroshima's famous oysters packed in an auspicious bento box.
23:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: adjusting a schedule with a client. Lan Cheng, from China, works in Gunma Prefecture at a company that makes pizza ovens. He'd like to learn how to better communicate with customers.
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 Japanology Plus
Japan vs. Epidemics. How did Japan cope in days gone by? Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights that present Japan in a different light.
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 Medical Frontiers
Red, swollen scars resulting from surgery or burns can have a major impact, both physically and psychologically. We focus on a new medical field called mechanotherapy, which treats such scars.
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
Takahama Kan was awarded one of Japan's most prestigious manga prizes in 2020. She talks about overcoming alcoholism and how the experience ties into her internationally acclaimed work.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
From small toys, to recreations of epic scenery on a tray, miniature items have a powerful, timeless appeal. Join us for this episode as we shrink into the fascinating world of miniatures.
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 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Otaru, Classic Canal City.
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
Ogawa Yoko's novel "The Memory Police" was shortlisted for the prestigious International Booker Prize in 2020. What are the major themes and motifs that characterize her work?
04:55 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.
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 Where We Call Home
We meet world-traveling Pamela Anne Matsunaga from the US who settled down in sunny Okinawa where she makes award-winning Greek-style cheese with fresh, locally produced goat milk.
