As the pandemic continues, we touch base with some of the people we've met in the past to see how they're coping: UK-native Paul Christie, Tony Justice from Ghana, and Chinese-born Tian Xiaohan.
06:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
This time, we ride through Hokkaido in autumn. Along the way, we see the animals in its majestic landscape, and meet the indigenous Ainu, who have long lived in harmony with 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.
07:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
07:30 Japan Railway Journal
Running along the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, JR East's cycle train has been gaining attention. Join us as we take a closer look at this cyclist-friendly train.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 25, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
08:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Unruly Catfish
Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.
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 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan's most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas of the people behind it all.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:30 Kawaii International
For our very last show, Misha, RinRin, and MASUDA Sebastian discuss the future of Kawaii culture. Also, Kelly Eden and Rosalynn join online as special guests to share what Kawaii means to them.
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
In South Korea, elderly YouTubers are gaining popularity thanks to their accumulated skills and personalities. In particular, they attract viewers with their soothing outlooks on life.
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, we ride through Hokkaido in autumn. Along the way, we see the animals in its majestic landscape, and meet the indigenous Ainu, who have long lived in harmony with 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
Running along the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, JR East's cycle train has been gaining attention. Join us as we take a closer look at this cyclist-friendly train.
14:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 25, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
15:30 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan's most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas of the people behind it all.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:23 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's first day in Fukushima Prefecture.
16:30 Kawaii International
For our very last show, Misha, RinRin, and MASUDA Sebastian discuss the future of Kawaii culture. Also, Kelly Eden and Rosalynn join online as special guests to share what Kawaii means to them.
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
Maye Musk, dietitian, fashion model, and mother of Elon, shares the secrets to flourishing in her 70s. Her independent spirit took her from struggling single motherhood to iconic status on billboards.
17:30 Asia Insight
In South Korea, elderly YouTubers are gaining popularity thanks to their accumulated skills and personalities. In particular, they attract viewers with their soothing outlooks on life.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 25, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:15 Direct Talk
Dr. Claire Wardle is on a mission to help the global public understand the dangers of disinformation and misinformation, which have proliferated with the rise of social media and now the coronavirus.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Running along the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, JR East's cycle train has been gaining attention. Join us as we take a closer look at this cyclist-friendly train.
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
In South Korea, elderly YouTubers are gaining popularity thanks to their accumulated skills and personalities. In particular, they attract viewers with their soothing outlooks on life.
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
Maye Musk, dietitian, fashion model, and mother of Elon, shares the secrets to flourishing in her 70s. Her independent spirit took her from struggling single motherhood to iconic status on billboards.
21:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's first day in Fukushima Prefecture.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan's most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas of the people behind it all.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 Kawaii International
For our very last show, Misha, RinRin, and MASUDA Sebastian discuss the future of Kawaii culture. Also, Kelly Eden and Rosalynn join online as special guests to share what Kawaii means to them.
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 ESPRIT JAPON
Promoting Tohoku Ingredients in Thailand through "Bento"-Documents Katsuta Takahito's challenge in creating a special bento using ingredients from Tohoku, a region still largely unknown in Thailand.
00:40 The Signs
This new series will focus on the latest movements in the age of New Normal. In this first episode, we'll visit the virtual world where people start connecting to each other by using their "avatars."
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.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Anime Supernova SP
Yashiro Takeshi is a commercial director who also creates stop-motion animation. From writing to puppetry, he is part of the entire process. Enjoy "Norman the Snowman -The Northern Lights-" in full.
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
Maye Musk, dietitian, fashion model, and mother of Elon, shares the secrets to flourishing in her 70s. Her independent spirit took her from struggling single motherhood to iconic status on billboards.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 26, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan's most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas of the people behind it all.
04:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
04:40 Direct Talk
Dr. Claire Wardle is on a mission to help the global public understand the dangers of disinformation and misinformation, which have proliferated with the rise of social media and now the coronavirus.
04:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's first day in Fukushima Prefecture.
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
In South Korea, elderly YouTubers are gaining popularity thanks to their accumulated skills and personalities. In particular, they attract viewers with their soothing outlooks on life.
Digital technology, particularly AI, has played a key role in the fight against COVID. What are the new possibilities? How do we prevent it from going out of control? Experts debate what's to come.
06:50 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.
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 Anime Supernova SP
Yashiro Takeshi is a commercial director who also creates stop-motion animation. From writing to puppetry, he is part of the entire process. Enjoy "Norman the Snowman -The Northern Lights-" in full.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 26, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
08:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 Anime Supernova
Kouhei Nakama is a computer animator who is in high demand around the world. He focuses on imagery that catches the eye, as well as on a sense of liveliness--every detail has its own set of movements.
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
A strange call permeates the spring nighttime air in Okutama's forests. We head into the mountains to find the source, after discovering the culprit raiding old hornets' nests!
10:50 Covid-19: Medical Frontiers
In this unprecedented time of the coronavirus pandemic, we've put together several healthy living tips from past episodes to help keep you and your family healthy.
10:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's first day in Fukushima Prefecture.
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 Generation 3.11: A Decade Journey
Since a massive earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan in 2011, NHK has been following the lives of children from the disaster area. In this program, We cover their progress a decade on.
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) Chakin Sushi (2) Oshizushi with Crab Meat (3) Deep-fried Shrimp (4) Daikon Radish and Carrot Salad.Let's travel Japan by cooking at home with our chef Rika and master chef Saito.
12:40 Turn cardboard into nice figures!
The cardboard girl, Danko, her friend, Danta, and the craft master Mr.Snips, together will make familiar toys for kids. In this episode, we'll make a guitar they can actually play tunes with.
12:45 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
12:50 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Tomoyuki Hirano 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 Anime Supernova SP
Yashiro Takeshi is a commercial director who also creates stop-motion animation. From writing to puppetry, he is part of the entire process. Enjoy "Norman the Snowman -The Northern Lights-" in full.
13:40 The Signs
This new series will focus on the latest movements in the age of New Normal. In this first episode, we'll visit the virtual world where people start connecting to each other by using their "avatars."
13:55 Aitai!
Aitai! was written to express the emotions of people missing their loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. Enjoy performances from South Africa and India.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces Koshima, Kochi. The sea around the small, uninhabited island is rich in fish. Sea birds come in the spring to breed, including the endangered murrelet.
14:20 We, in the Time of Corona
Paul Miller aka DJ Spooky; multimedia artist, composer, and author. Miller creates music and art inspired by science and nature to grow hope in the time of corona.
14:25 Easy Japanese
#2 I'm Tam. I'm a student. / Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 26, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 Anime Supernova
Kouhei Nakama is a computer animator who is in high demand around the world. He focuses on imagery that catches the eye, as well as on a sense of liveliness--every detail has its own set of movements.
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
A strange call permeates the spring nighttime air in Okutama's forests. We head into the mountains to find the source, after discovering the culprit raiding old hornets' nests!
16:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
FU is a processed flour-based food eaten in Japan since ancient times. It may look like bread, but it has few calories and lots of protein. Discover mysterious FU, which soaks up umami like a sponge.
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 Generation 3.11: A Decade Journey
Since a massive earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan in 2011, NHK has been following the lives of children from the disaster area. In this program, We cover their progress a decade on.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces Koshima, Kochi. The sea around the small, uninhabited island is rich in fish. Sea birds come in the spring to breed, including the endangered murrelet.
18:20 We, in the Time of Corona
Paul Miller aka DJ Spooky; multimedia artist, composer, and author. Miller creates music and art inspired by science and nature to grow hope in the time of corona.
18:25 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's second day in Fukushima Prefecture.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 26, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 Anime Supernova SP
Yashiro Takeshi is a commercial director who also creates stop-motion animation. From writing to puppetry, he is part of the entire process. Enjoy "Norman the Snowman -The Northern Lights-" in full.
19:40 The Signs
This new series will focus on the latest movements in the age of New Normal. In this first episode, we'll visit the virtual world where people start connecting to each other by using their "avatars."
19:55 Aitai!
Aitai! was written to express the emotions of people missing their loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. Enjoy performances from South Africa and India.
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 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:10 COOL JAPAN
The panelists examine notable examples of kindergarten curricula, preschool educational magazines and early sports training in Japan, and evaluate them in comparison with standards in other countries.
21:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's second day in Fukushima Prefecture.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:10 Anime Supernova
Kouhei Nakama is a computer animator who is in high demand around the world. He focuses on imagery that catches the eye, as well as on a sense of liveliness--every detail has its own set of movements.
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
A strange call permeates the spring nighttime air in Okutama's forests. We head into the mountains to find the source, after discovering the culprit raiding old hornets' nests!
22:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
FU is a processed flour-based food eaten in Japan since ancient times. It may look like bread, but it has few calories and lots of protein. Discover mysterious FU, which soaks up umami like a sponge.
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 Generation 3.11: A Decade Journey
Since a massive earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan in 2011, NHK has been following the lives of children from the disaster area. In this program, We cover their progress a decade on.
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
Samarkand, an oasis city on the Silk Road, is the capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Central Asia. It is known as the "blue City", because there are so many beautiful blue buildings in the city.
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
Many companies in Japan experience "lonely deaths," closing down and weakening regions already affected by shrinking populations. Now such companies are getting help from a new breed of consultants.
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 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's second day in Fukushima Prefecture.
02:15 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces Koshima, Kochi. The sea around the small, uninhabited island is rich in fish. Sea birds come in the spring to breed, including the endangered murrelet.
02:25 We, in the Time of Corona
Paul Miller aka DJ Spooky; multimedia artist, composer, and author. Miller creates music and art inspired by science and nature to grow hope in the time of corona.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 27, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 JAPAN FROM ABOVE
JAPAN FROM ABOVE takes you on an aerial journey across Japan. Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Japan's amazingly diverse landscapes, as well as intimate portraits of people leading contrasting lives.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:10 Anime Supernova
Kouhei Nakama is a computer animator who is in high demand around the world. He focuses on imagery that catches the eye, as well as on a sense of liveliness--every detail has its own set of movements.
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
A strange call permeates the spring nighttime air in Okutama's forests. We head into the mountains to find the source, after discovering the culprit raiding old hornets' nests!
04:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
FU is a processed flour-based food eaten in Japan since ancient times. It may look like bread, but it has few calories and lots of protein. Discover mysterious FU, which soaks up umami like a sponge.
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 Generation 3.11: A Decade Journey
Since a massive earthquake and tsunami struck northeastern Japan in 2011, NHK has been following the lives of children from the disaster area. In this program, We cover their progress a decade on.
NHK WORLD-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 ESPRIT JAPON
Promoting Tohoku Ingredients in Thailand through "Bento"-Documents Katsuta Takahito's challenge in creating a special bento using ingredients from Tohoku, a region still largely unknown in Thailand.
06:40 The Signs
This new series will focus on the latest movements in the age of New Normal. In this first episode, we'll visit the virtual world where people start connecting to each other by using their "avatars."
06:55 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Tomoyuki Hirano 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
Many companies in Japan experience "lonely deaths," closing down and weakening regions already affected by shrinking populations. Now such companies are getting help from a new breed of consultants.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces Koshima, Kochi. The sea around the small, uninhabited island is rich in fish. Sea birds come in the spring to breed, including the endangered murrelet.
08:20 We, in the Time of Corona
Paul Miller aka DJ Spooky; multimedia artist, composer, and author. Miller creates music and art inspired by science and nature to grow hope in the time of corona.
08:25 Easy Japanese
#2 I'm Tam. I'm a student. / Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 27, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
08:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 Regaining Names
After the Great East Japan Earthquake, numerous unknown bodies were discovered. A retired police officer known as "the master of likenesses" now uses his forensic artistry to regain their names.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 Spiritual Explorers
Since ancient times, people around Japan have held festivals to pray for protection against disasters and epidemics. Explore the spiritual significance of Japan's festivals in the age of COVID-19.
10:35 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
10:40 Aitai!
Aitai! was written to express the emotions of people missing their loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. Enjoy performances from South Africa and India.
10:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Soya Hills in the north of Hokkaido Prefecture. Our program host takes a walk along the footpath, stretching 11 kilometers from the Cape Soya, where wildflowers are blooming.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:10 Face To Face
Eiichi Saitoh is a pioneer in rehabilitation medicine. His cutting-edge robots are designed to support and motivate patients, which, he says, is the key to promoting resilience and self-help.
11:40 Dig More Japan
Mild weather and a carpet of cherry blossoms make spring a special season for the people of Japan. In this episode, we will dig deep and greet the coming spring with highlights from NHK World Japan.
11:50 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Mushi Sushi.
11:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's second day in Fukushima Prefecture.
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 ESPRIT JAPON
Promoting Tohoku Ingredients in Thailand through "Bento"-Documents Katsuta Takahito's challenge in creating a special bento using ingredients from Tohoku, a region still largely unknown in Thailand.
12:40 JAPANGLE
"JAPANGLE" is a series of educational entertainment programs that puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is "Japanese-style Room."
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
Many companies in Japan experience "lonely deaths," closing down and weakening regions already affected by shrinking populations. Now such companies are getting help from a new breed of consultants.
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 mini
Athens, the capital of Greece, once ruled over the Aegean Sea and prospered with trade. The city surrounds the area around the Parthenon and is cherished by its citizens for its history and culture.
14:25 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.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 27, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 Regaining Names
After the Great East Japan Earthquake, numerous unknown bodies were discovered. A retired police officer known as "the master of likenesses" now uses his forensic artistry to regain their names.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 Spiritual Explorers
Since ancient times, people around Japan have held festivals to pray for protection against disasters and epidemics. Explore the spiritual significance of Japan's festivals in the age of COVID-19.
16:35 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
16:40 Aitai!
Aitai! was written to express the emotions of people missing their loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. Enjoy performances from South Africa and India.
16:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Soya Hills in the north of Hokkaido Prefecture. Our program host takes a walk along the footpath, stretching 11 kilometers from the Cape Soya, where wildflowers are blooming.
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 Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's third day in Fukushima Prefecture.
17:15 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Mushi Sushi.
17:20 Magical Japanese "Rain"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to rain. Explore the unique words and the culture behind them.
17:30 GRAND SUMO LIVE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts GRAND SUMO March Tournament final day action live from the Kokugikan in Tokyo, as the tournament champion and special prize winners are decided on Mar. 28.
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
Many companies in Japan experience "lonely deaths," closing down and weakening regions already affected by shrinking populations. Now such companies are getting help from a new breed of consultants.
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 Regaining Names
After the Great East Japan Earthquake, numerous unknown bodies were discovered. A retired police officer known as "the master of likenesses" now uses his forensic artistry to regain their names.
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 Ground Detective Simon Wallis
Ground Detective Simon Wallis travels around Japan solving geologic mysteries! In this episode, he travels to the Chichibu area in Saitama prefecture to see what makes their shaved ice so tasty!
21:25 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 Air-Board facility in Gunma.
21:35 Muscles for All! (Back muscles 2)
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!
21:40 Turn cardboard into nice figures!
The cardboard girl, Danko, her friend, Danta, and the craft master Mr.Snips, together will make familiar toys for kids. In this episode, we will make a dinosaur that comes with a fun surprise!
21:45 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.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "CYCLE AROUND JAPAN," which shows the reality of "Shinjuku Tiger." Cyclist Paul visited him at Kabuki-cho in Shinjuku and reveals why a man become "Shinjuku Tiger."
21:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's third day in Fukushima Prefecture.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:10 Spiritual Explorers
Since ancient times, people around Japan have held festivals to pray for protection against disasters and epidemics. Explore the spiritual significance of Japan's festivals in the age of COVID-19.
22:35 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
22:40 Aitai!
Aitai! was written to express the emotions of people missing their loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. Enjoy performances from South Africa and India.
22:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Soya Hills in the north of Hokkaido Prefecture. Our program host takes a walk along the footpath, stretching 11 kilometers from the Cape Soya, where wildflowers are blooming.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:10 Face To Face
Eiichi Saitoh is a pioneer in rehabilitation medicine. His cutting-edge robots are designed to support and motivate patients, which, he says, is the key to promoting resilience and self-help.
23:40 Dig More Japan
Mild weather and a carpet of cherry blossoms make spring a special season for the people of Japan. In this episode, we will dig deep and greet the coming spring with highlights from NHK World Japan.
23:50 Magical Japanese "Rain"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to rain. Explore the unique words and the culture behind them.
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 Medical Frontiers
The novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world. We attempt to unlock its secrets with experts in virology, the history of medicine and COVID-19 treatment.
NHK WORLD-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 puts a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is "Japanese-style Room."
06:30 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons.
06:47 Easy Japanese
#2 I'm Tam. I'm a student. / Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.
06:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "CYCLE AROUND JAPAN," which shows the reality of "Shinjuku Tiger." Cyclist Paul visited him at Kabuki-cho in Shinjuku and reveals why a man become "Shinjuku Tiger."
06:55 no art, no life
Outsider artists like Tomoyuki Hirano 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 SONGS OF TOKYO #19 Sexy Zone
Meet Sexy Zone celebrating their 10th anniversary! They will perform RUN, a sing about their bond, and RIGHT NEXT TO YOU, a new English song with dynamic dance moves.
07:40 Aitai!
Aitai! was written to express the emotions of people missing their loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. Enjoy performances from South Africa and India.
07:45 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 Air-Board facility in Gunma.
07:55 Muscles for All! (Back muscles 2)
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!
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 mini
Athens, the capital of Greece, once ruled over the Aegean Sea and prospered with trade. The city surrounds the area around the Parthenon and is cherished by its citizens for its history and culture.
08:25 Core Kyoto mini
Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 28, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
08:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's third day in Fukushima Prefecture.
09:15 We, in the Time of Corona
Paul Miller aka DJ Spooky; multimedia artist, composer, and author. Miller creates music and art inspired by science and nature to grow hope in the time of corona.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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, Cherry Blossoms will Bloom: Miharu, Fukushima.
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 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.
10:23 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.
10:30 Where We Call Home
This episode focuses on US-born Tyler Walkey, a talented video content creator who uses his skills and love of people to help revitalize the community of Kito in rural Tokushima Prefecture.
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 Kintsugi Wellness: kintsugi
Candice Kumai, a renowned influencer of wellness, visits her mother's home country Japan to reconfirm and share her philosophies of well-being which are inspired by Japanese traditions and spirits.
11:50 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
11:55 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.
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 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, Cherry Blossoms will Bloom: Miharu, Fukushima.
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 SONGS OF TOKYO #19 Sexy Zone
Meet Sexy Zone celebrating their 10th anniversary! They will perform RUN, a sing about their bond, and RIGHT NEXT TO YOU, a new English song with dynamic dance moves.
14:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 28, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
15:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
15:30 Where We Call Home
This episode focuses on US-born Tyler Walkey, a talented video content creator who uses his skills and love of people to help revitalize the community of Kito in rural Tokushima Prefecture.
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 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's first day in Tochigi Prefecture.
16:30 Kintsugi Wellness: broken
Candice Kumai AKA "the golden girl of wellness" has been striving to live up to her expectations in Kyoto, she discovers the beauty of kintsugi and learns that it's okay to be broken and mended.
16:50 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
16:55 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.
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.
17:14 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-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
Tsuda Yuichi leads a project at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that recently completed a mission to return subsurface samples of an asteroid to Earth. He reflects on the scientific milestone.
17:30 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, Cherry Blossoms will Bloom: Miharu, Fukushima.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 28, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:15 Direct Talk
In 2017, Fujiki Daichi became the first Asian countertenor to debut at the Vienna State Opera. What does he wish to convey to audiences through his dazzling performances?
19:30 SONGS OF TOKYO #19 Sexy Zone
Meet Sexy Zone celebrating their 10th anniversary! They will perform RUN, a sing about their bond, and RIGHT NEXT TO YOU, a new English song with dynamic dance moves.
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
This episode focuses on US-born Tyler Walkey, a talented video content creator who uses his skills and love of people to help revitalize the community of Kito in rural Tokushima Prefecture.
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
Tsuda Yuichi leads a project at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that recently completed a mission to return subsurface samples of an asteroid to Earth. He reflects on the scientific milestone.
21:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's first day in Tochigi Prefecture.
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 Kintsugi Wellness: nagasaki
Visiting Nagasaki to talk to a-bomb survivors has been Candice Kumai's life work. Reaffirming her wishes for peace, she regains confidence in her mission as an evangelist of wellness in body and soul.
22:50 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
22:55 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.
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 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, Cherry Blossoms will Bloom: Miharu, Fukushima.
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 Science View
In this episode, paleobiologist Tetsuto Miyashita tells us how got into dinosaurs, what he's learned about them, the experts he works with at the University of Chicago, why he studies fish, and more.
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 Where We Call Home
This episode focuses on US-born Tyler Walkey, a talented video content creator who uses his skills and love of people to help revitalize the community of Kito in rural Tokushima Prefecture.
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
Tsuda Yuichi leads a project at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that recently completed a mission to return subsurface samples of an asteroid to Earth. He reflects on the scientific milestone.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
Lacquer,the oldest varnish in Japan, has long been used for a variety of items. It offers not only beautiful gloss, but also practical advantages. Come and experience the world of Japanese lacquer.
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 Kintsugi Wellness: practice
Repairing and maintaining the mindset requires practice. Candice Kumai experiences various practices and healing methods in Japan old and new, and catches a glimpse of Japanese style of well-being.
03:50 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
03:55 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.
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
In 2017, Fujiki Daichi became the first Asian countertenor to debut at the Vienna State Opera. What does he wish to convey to audiences through his dazzling performances?
04:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch makes its way across the country from March to August. This time, we highlight the flame's first day in Tochigi Prefecture.
05:00 NHK Documentary
Many companies in Japan experience "lonely deaths," closing down and weakening regions already affected by shrinking populations. Now such companies are getting help from a new breed of consultants.
05:50 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
05:55 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.
