NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:15 Direct Talk
Illustrations by Estonian artist Eiko Ojala have appeared in newspapers and magazines worldwide. His gorgeous paper-like graphic designs shine a penetrating light on modern society.
06:30 Vietnamese Technical Interns
About 10,000 Vietnamese technical interns are in Hokkaido.They have come to learn about Japanese technology enjoying lives with other technical interns there.
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 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change. Today: Homegrown Sustainable Forestry - Indonesia
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 Culture Crossroads BOSAI series
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: BE PREPARED provides practical knowledge to save yourself from natural disaster. In this episode, "hazard map" which shows potential danger would be focused.
08:40 Selfie Japan!
We visit Tokyo's Ota Ward, home to the Haneda International Airport. We go to a park featuring objects made from 3,000 tires, and a screws shop full of unique craftsmanship.
08:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Arita Kyoko are gaining recognition around the world. Although she creates mainly for herself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
08:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
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 first day in Nagano Prefecture.
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles.This time we focus on bathrooms and learn how the bathing culture has evolved.
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 J-Arena
With continued international success and a new domestic pro league, table tennis enjoys a huge fan base in Japan. We examine the role female stars of the sport have played in growing its popularity.
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 Trails to Oishii Kyoto
Kyoto's cuisine is marked by an interplay between ingredients and seasonality. Discover various facets of Kyoto's culinary culture and learn why it's said to be the basis of fine Japanese cooking.
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 Fukushima Monogolgue
Since the 2011 nuclear accident, Matsumura Naoto has been single-handedly caring for abandoned animals in the exclusion zone. Amid disruptive change, he recounts his quest to reclaim a lost 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.
12:10 Train Cruise
Ride the JR Yokosuka Line to Kamakura then Enoden along the Pacific Coast. From there fly on the Shonan Monorail, and head up the mountains for a spectacular view. Travel the trains of Kanagawa Pref.
12:55 Japanology Plus mini
We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles. This time we focus on swords as weapons, status symbols and works of art.
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 Vietnamese Technical Interns
About 10,000 Vietnamese technical interns are in Hokkaido.They have come to learn about Japanese technology enjoying lives with other technical interns there.
13:40 The Signs
Research reveals traditional Japanese materials like indigo and plaster can inactivate the coronavirus. They are expected to be put to a wide range of uses in medical facilities, schools, and trains.
13:55 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 Nagano Prefecture.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 GATTEN!
Uncomfortable, painful, dry eyes can make work and day-to-day life more difficult. We investigate the causes of dry eye. For some people it is a lack of tears but for some people it's something else.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#3 I'm from Vietnam. / Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by "kara kimashita".
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's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, emoji, the ideograms like smileys, hearts and food that help add fun to text messages.
15:25 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, miniature video cameras, and the Japanese firm that helped shrink them down to size.
15:40 BOSAI: Urban Flooding
Many Japan cities sit in low-lying areas, putting them at risk of floods. This program looks at the unique mechanisms of urban flooding such as sewage backflow, and explores ways to save lives.
15:55 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 "Today's Robot"...
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 Trails to Oishii Kyoto
Kyoto's cuisine is marked by an interplay between ingredients and seasonality. Discover various facets of Kyoto's culinary culture and learn why it's said to be the basis of fine Japanese cooking.
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 Fukushima Monogolgue
Since the 2011 nuclear accident, Matsumura Naoto has been single-handedly caring for abandoned animals in the exclusion zone. Amid disruptive change, he recounts his quest to reclaim a lost 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.
18:10 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, emoji, the ideograms like smileys, hearts and food that help add fun to text messages.
18:25 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, miniature video cameras, and the Japanese firm that helped shrink them down to size.
18:40 BOSAI: Urban Flooding
Many Japan cities sit in low-lying areas, putting them at risk of floods. This program looks at the unique mechanisms of urban flooding such as sewage backflow, and explores ways to save lives.
18:55 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 "Today's Robot"...
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 Train Cruise
Ride the JR Yokosuka Line to Kamakura then Enoden along the Pacific Coast. From there fly on the Shonan Monorail, and head up the mountains for a spectacular view. Travel the trains of Kanagawa Pref.
19:55 Japanology Plus mini
We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles. This time we focus on swords as weapons, status symbols and works of art.
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 Vietnamese Technical Interns
About 10,000 Vietnamese technical interns are in Hokkaido.They have come to learn about Japanese technology enjoying lives with other technical interns there.
20:40 The Signs
Research reveals traditional Japanese materials like indigo and plaster can inactivate the coronavirus. They are expected to be put to a wide range of uses in medical facilities, schools, and trains.
20:55 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 Nagano Prefecture.
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 GATTEN!
Uncomfortable, painful, dry eyes can make work and day-to-day life more difficult. We investigate the causes of dry eye. For some people it is a lack of tears but for some people it's something else.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#3 I'm from Vietnam. / Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by "kara kimashita".
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 Trails to Oishii Kyoto
Kyoto's cuisine is marked by an interplay between ingredients and seasonality. Discover various facets of Kyoto's culinary culture and learn why it's said to be the basis of fine Japanese cooking.
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 Fukushima Monogolgue
Since the 2011 nuclear accident, Matsumura Naoto has been single-handedly caring for abandoned animals in the exclusion zone. Amid disruptive change, he recounts his quest to reclaim a lost life.
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 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, emoji, the ideograms like smileys, hearts and food that help add fun to text messages.
00:25 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, miniature video cameras, and the Japanese firm that helped shrink them down to size.
00:40 BOSAI: Urban Flooding
Many Japan cities sit in low-lying areas, putting them at risk of floods. This program looks at the unique mechanisms of urban flooding such as sewage backflow, and explores ways to save lives.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "J-Arena," which reals the unknown effect of Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art widely practiced as a health exercise in Japan. The show tells its effect not known generally.
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
In 2018 an extended blackout wreaked havoc on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. We investigate what might happen if Tokyo were ever hit by such a crisis and look at the preparations now being made.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 GATTEN!
Uncomfortable, painful, dry eyes can make work and day-to-day life more difficult. We investigate the causes of dry eye. For some people it is a lack of tears but for some people it's something else.
02:55 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 Nagano Prefecture.
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 Train Cruise
Ride the JR Yokosuka Line to Kamakura then Enoden along the Pacific Coast. From there fly on the Shonan Monorail, and head up the mountains for a spectacular view. Travel the trains of Kanagawa Pref.
03:55 Japanology Plus mini
We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles. This time we focus on swords as weapons, status symbols and works of art.
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 Trails to Oishii Kyoto
Kyoto's cuisine is marked by an interplay between ingredients and seasonality. Discover various facets of Kyoto's culinary culture and learn why it's said to be the basis of fine Japanese cooking.
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 Fukushima Monogolgue
Since the 2011 nuclear accident, Matsumura Naoto has been single-handedly caring for abandoned animals in the exclusion zone. Amid disruptive change, he recounts his quest to reclaim a lost life.
NHK WORLD-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
From fish markets to driving schools, this episode shows how some Japanese companies are using AI technology to deal with human resources issues that have only worsened during the pandemic.
06:40 The Signs
Research reveals traditional Japanese materials like indigo and plaster can inactivate the coronavirus. They are expected to be put to a wide range of uses in medical facilities, schools, and trains.
06:55 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 Nagano Prefecture.
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 Train Cruise
Ride the JR Yokosuka Line to Kamakura then Enoden along the Pacific Coast. From there fly on the Shonan Monorail, and head up the mountains for a spectacular view. Travel the trains of Kanagawa Pref.
07:55 Japanology Plus mini
We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles. This time we focus on swords as weapons, status symbols and works of art.
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 NHK Documentary
In 2018 an extended blackout wreaked havoc on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. We investigate what might happen if Tokyo were ever hit by such a crisis and look at the preparations now being made.
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 GATTEN!
Uncomfortable, painful, dry eyes can make work and day-to-day life more difficult. We investigate the causes of dry eye. For some people it is a lack of tears but for some people it's something else.
09:55 Easy Japanese
#3 I'm from Vietnam. / Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by "kara kimashita".
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 Someone from this Area
Three generations of a family dedicated to the traditional Japanese stage art of kyogen navigate the modern challenges of a world transformed by COVID-19.
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 Hometown Stories
Former businessman, present-day influencer and President of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Deguchi Haruaki shares his wisdom about dealing with life and uncertainty in a pandemic.
11:37 Easy Travel Japanese
#2 Sumimasen. A versatile word/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
11:40 Core Kyoto mini
Fabric pieces, honoring the past. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
11:45 Wild Hokkaido!
The program's host will try dogsledding in the snowfields in Kitataisetsu area. By becoming one with the dogs, he can run through the undulating snowfields like the wind.
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 The Professionals
3-star chefs approve! This up-and-coming chef is gaining fame worldwide by blending Chinese cuisine with Japanese techniques. What beliefs inspire his honest approach to cooking and drive to improve?
12:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "J-Arena," which reals the unknown effect of Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art widely practiced as a health exercise in Japan. The show tells its effect not known generally.
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 BIZ STREAM
From fish markets to driving schools, this episode shows how some Japanese companies are using AI technology to deal with human resources issues that have only worsened during the pandemic.
13:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-1.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles.This time we focus on bathrooms and learn how the bathing culture has evolved.
13:55 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 Gifu Prefecture.
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
Canterbury, a World Heritage Site, is situated in the southeast corner in England and it's just an hour's ride from London with high speed trains. Let's have a stroll around Canterbury 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 NHK Documentary
In 2018 an extended blackout wreaked havoc on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. We investigate what might happen if Tokyo were ever hit by such a crisis and look at the preparations now being made.
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 Someone from this Area
Three generations of a family dedicated to the traditional Japanese stage art of kyogen navigate the modern challenges of a world transformed by COVID-19.
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 Hometown Stories
Former businessman, present-day influencer and President of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Deguchi Haruaki shares his wisdom about dealing with life and uncertainty in a pandemic.
17:37 Easy Travel Japanese
#2 Sumimasen. A versatile word/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
17:40 Core Kyoto mini
Fabric pieces, honoring the past. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
17:45 Wild Hokkaido!
The program's host will try dogsledding in the snowfields in Kitataisetsu area. By becoming one with the dogs, he can run through the undulating snowfields like the wind.
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
From fish markets to driving schools, this episode shows how some Japanese companies are using AI technology to deal with human resources issues that have only worsened during the pandemic.
18:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-1.
18:50 Easy Japanese
#3 I'm from Vietnam. / Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by "kara kimashita".
18:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "J-Arena," which reals the unknown effect of Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art widely practiced as a health exercise in Japan. The show tells its effect not known generally.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 The Professionals
3-star chefs approve! This up-and-coming chef is gaining fame worldwide by blending Chinese cuisine with Japanese techniques. What beliefs inspire his honest approach to cooking and drive to improve?
19:55 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 Gifu Prefecture.
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 NHK Documentary
In 2018 an extended blackout wreaked havoc on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. We investigate what might happen if Tokyo were ever hit by such a crisis and look at the preparations now being made.
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 Somewhere Street
Canterbury, a World Heritage Site, is situated in the southeast corner in England and it's just an hour's ride from London with high speed trains. Let's have a stroll around Canterbury streets!
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 Someone from this Area
Three generations of a family dedicated to the traditional Japanese stage art of kyogen navigate the modern challenges of a world transformed by COVID-19.
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 Hometown Stories
Former businessman, present-day influencer and President of Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Deguchi Haruaki shares his wisdom about dealing with life and uncertainty in a pandemic.
23:37 Easy Travel Japanese
#2 Sumimasen. A versatile word/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
23:40 Core Kyoto mini
Fabric pieces, honoring the past. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
23:45 Wild Hokkaido!
The program's host will try dogsledding in the snowfields in Kitataisetsu area. By becoming one with the dogs, he can run through the undulating snowfields like the wind.
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
Until a safe and effective vaccine becomes available for COVID-19, a strong immune system is the only way to avoid infection. We uncover the mechanisms behind the body's immune response.
NHK WORLD-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 J-MELO
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, seven-member all-male group JOHNNY'S WEST are coming to chat and perform. They'll be performing four songs in the J-MELO studio.
06:40 Japan-easy
Today: Learn about "mo," which is used when something is repeated. Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language! Through basic conversations, viewers will see that "Japanese is Easy!"
06:55 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 Gifu Prefecture.
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 The Professionals
3-star chefs approve! This up-and-coming chef is gaining fame worldwide by blending Chinese cuisine with Japanese techniques. What beliefs inspire his honest approach to cooking and drive to improve?
07:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "J-Arena," which reals the unknown effect of Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art widely practiced as a health exercise in Japan. The show tells its effect not known generally.
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 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, emoji, the ideograms like smileys, hearts and food that help add fun to text messages.
08:25 Japan's Top Inventions
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, miniature video cameras, and the Japanese firm that helped shrink them down to size.
08:40 BOSAI: Urban Flooding
Many Japan cities sit in low-lying areas, putting them at risk of floods. This program looks at the unique mechanisms of urban flooding such as sewage backflow, and explores ways to save lives.
08:55 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 "Today's Robot"...
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 Somewhere Street
Canterbury, a World Heritage Site, is situated in the southeast corner in England and it's just an hour's ride from London with high speed trains. Let's have a stroll around Canterbury streets!
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
We visit the city of Koshigaya in Saitama Pref, to meet Nigerian-native Chris Andrews, who runs a small shop that's a gathering spot and a source of moral support for the local Nigerian community.
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 BENTO EXPO
From Marc, crispy fried tofu in a sweet ginger glaze, and from Maki, sweet and sour meatballs. And from Tottori, Japan, famous for its sand dunes, a bento featuring another Tottori specialty, crabs.
11:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan, from China, works as a train cleaner in Tokyo. To improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a roleplay challenge.
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: Spring in Tohoku.
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, seven-member all-male group JOHNNY'S WEST are coming to chat and perform. They'll be performing four songs in the J-MELO studio.
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 The Mark of Beauty
Wasarasa is Japanese dyed fabric inspired by Indian chintz, and often necessitates the use of many stencils. With its exotic look, it continues to charm, especially sencha tea ceremony practitioners.
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
We visit the city of Koshigaya in Saitama Pref, to meet Nigerian-native Chris Andrews, who runs a small shop that's a gathering spot and a source of moral support for the local Nigerian community.
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 second day in Gifu Prefecture.
16:30 BENTO EXPO
From Marc, crispy fried tofu in a sweet ginger glaze, and from Maki, sweet and sour meatballs. And from Tottori, Japan, famous for its sand dunes, a bento featuring another Tottori specialty, crabs.
16:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan, from China, works as a train cleaner in Tokyo. To improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a roleplay challenge.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:15 Direct Talk
Bartender Gokan Shingo was named 2017 International Bartender of the Year. He talks about the secrets behind his signature cocktails and what he loves about bar culture.
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: Spring in Tohoku.
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
Wasarasa is Japanese dyed fabric inspired by Indian chintz, and often necessitates the use of many stencils. With its exotic look, it continues to charm, especially sencha tea ceremony practitioners.
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
Nodoka Okisawa is one of the world's most buzzed-about young conductors. In 2019 she won the prestigious International Besancon Competition. We speak to her about her musical passions.
19:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, seven-member all-male group JOHNNY'S WEST are coming to chat and perform. They'll be performing four songs in the J-MELO studio.
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 visit the city of Koshigaya in Saitama Pref, to meet Nigerian-native Chris Andrews, who runs a small shop that's a gathering spot and a source of moral support for the local Nigerian community.
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
Bartender Gokan Shingo was named 2017 International Bartender of the Year. He talks about the secrets behind his signature cocktails and what he loves about bar culture.
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 Gifu 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 BENTO EXPO
From Marc, crispy fried tofu in a sweet ginger glaze, and from Maki, sweet and sour meatballs. And from Tottori, Japan, famous for its sand dunes, a bento featuring another Tottori specialty, crabs.
22:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan, from China, works as a train cleaner in Tokyo. To improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a roleplay challenge.
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: Spring in Tohoku.
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
Japanese indigo is famous for producing a traditional dye known as "Japan blue." Now, hidden powers of the indigo plant are being discovered for applications in medicine and agriculture.
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
We visit the city of Koshigaya in Saitama Pref, to meet Nigerian-native Chris Andrews, who runs a small shop that's a gathering spot and a source of moral support for the local Nigerian community.
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
Bartender Gokan Shingo was named 2017 International Bartender of the Year. He talks about the secrets behind his signature cocktails and what he loves about bar culture.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
Wasarasa is Japanese dyed fabric inspired by Indian chintz, and often necessitates the use of many stencils. With its exotic look, it continues to charm, especially sencha tea ceremony practitioners.
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 BENTO EXPO
From Marc, crispy fried tofu in a sweet ginger glaze, and from Maki, sweet and sour meatballs. And from Tottori, Japan, famous for its sand dunes, a bento featuring another Tottori specialty, crabs.
03:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan, from China, works as a train cleaner in Tokyo. To improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a roleplay challenge.
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
Nodoka Okisawa is one of the world's most buzzed-about young conductors. In 2019 she won the prestigious International Besancon Competition. We speak to her about her musical passions.
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 second day in Gifu Prefecture.
05:00 NHK Documentary
In 2018 an extended blackout wreaked havoc on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. We investigate what might happen if Tokyo were ever hit by such a crisis and look at the preparations now being made.
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.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:15 Direct Talk
Bartender Gokan Shingo was named 2017 International Bartender of the Year. He talks about the secrets behind his signature cocktails and what he loves about bar culture.
06:30 Medical Frontiers
Until a safe and effective vaccine becomes available for COVID-19, a strong immune system is the only way to avoid infection. We uncover the mechanisms behind the body's immune response.
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 Where We Call Home
We visit the city of Koshigaya in Saitama Pref, to meet Nigerian-native Chris Andrews, who runs a small shop that's a gathering spot and a source of moral support for the local Nigerian community.
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 BENTO EXPO
From Marc, crispy fried tofu in a sweet ginger glaze, and from Maki, sweet and sour meatballs. And from Tottori, Japan, famous for its sand dunes, a bento featuring another Tottori specialty, crabs.
08:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan, from China, works as a train cleaner in Tokyo. To improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a roleplay challenge.
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 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 Gifu Prefecture.
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 The Mark of Beauty
Wasarasa is Japanese dyed fabric inspired by Indian chintz, and often necessitates the use of many stencils. With its exotic look, it continues to charm, especially sencha tea ceremony practitioners.
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 Journeys in Japan
Cveto Podlogar heads to ski paradise, Hakkoda, where he glides backcountry through dense forest and towering snow monsters, before dropping down a famed bowl.
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 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Saikyo-zuke with Spanish Mackerel (2) Yakitori-don Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
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 Document 72 Hours
Customers are increasing at this major furniture outlet store, as more people seek to improve their homes during the coronavirus pandemic. For 3 days, we asked customers about their ideal lifestyle.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Medical Frontiers
Until a safe and effective vaccine becomes available for COVID-19, a strong immune system is the only way to avoid infection. We uncover the mechanisms behind the body's immune response.
14:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
14:30 Deeper Look from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. She asks Yo-Yo Ma, a world-famous cellist, how he sees America today which is deepley divided and how he can find hope with music.
14:45 Doctor's Insight
COVID-19 can cause serious illness for people with underlying conditions. Kidney disease patients, increasing globally, need to be extra careful. We'll ask a doctor on what they can do to stay safe.
14:55 We, in the Time of Corona
For former astronaut Chris Hadfield, life in self-isolation amid a pandemic is similar to that of an astronaut in space. We asked how he is coping with sequestering during this pandemic.
15:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
15:30 Journeys in Japan
Cveto Podlogar heads to ski paradise, Hakkoda, where he glides backcountry through dense forest and towering snow monsters, before dropping down a famed bowl.
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 Aichi Prefecture.
16:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Saikyo-zuke with Spanish Mackerel (2) Yakitori-don Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:15 Direct Talk
For many foreigners living in Japan, the language barrier is hard to overcome. Choi Sungja is an advisor at a cafe where foreigners become chefs, communicating with Japan through their native cuisine.
17:30 Document 72 Hours
Customers are increasing at this major furniture outlet store, as more people seek to improve their homes during the coronavirus pandemic. For 3 days, we asked customers about their ideal lifestyle.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 Deeper Look from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. She asks Yo-Yo Ma, a world-famous cellist, how he sees America today which is deepley divided and how he can find hope with music.
18:45 Doctor's Insight
COVID-19 can cause serious illness for people with underlying conditions. Kidney disease patients, increasing globally, need to be extra careful. We'll ask a doctor on what they can do to stay safe.
18:55 We, in the Time of Corona
For former astronaut Chris Hadfield, life in self-isolation amid a pandemic is similar to that of an astronaut in space. We asked how he is coping with sequestering during this pandemic.
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
Nishimura Satoshi is developing an original electric car concept, as well as a microscope that can perform high-res imaging of living organisms. He talks about the philosophy of making things.
19:30 Medical Frontiers
Until a safe and effective vaccine becomes available for COVID-19, a strong immune system is the only way to avoid infection. We uncover the mechanisms behind the body's immune response.
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 Journeys in Japan
Cveto Podlogar heads to ski paradise, Hakkoda, where he glides backcountry through dense forest and towering snow monsters, before dropping down a famed bowl.
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
For many foreigners living in Japan, the language barrier is hard to overcome. Choi Sungja is an advisor at a cafe where foreigners become chefs, communicating with Japan through their native cuisine.
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 Aichi 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 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Saikyo-zuke with Spanish Mackerel (2) Yakitori-don Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
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 Document 72 Hours
Customers are increasing at this major furniture outlet store, as more people seek to improve their homes during the coronavirus pandemic. For 3 days, we asked customers about their ideal lifestyle.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Our focus today is nutritious, low-calorie HIJIKI seaweed. Their harvest symbolizes the start of spring, and lasts for only a few days. Dive in to find out more about this gift from the sea.
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 Journeys in Japan
Cveto Podlogar heads to ski paradise, Hakkoda, where he glides backcountry through dense forest and towering snow monsters, before dropping down a famed bowl.
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
For many foreigners living in Japan, the language barrier is hard to overcome. Choi Sungja is an advisor at a cafe where foreigners become chefs, communicating with Japan through their native cuisine.
02:30 Deeper Look from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. She asks Yo-Yo Ma, a world-famous cellist, how he sees America today which is deepley divided and how he can find hope with music.
02:45 Doctor's Insight
COVID-19 can cause serious illness for people with underlying conditions. Kidney disease patients, increasing globally, need to be extra careful. We'll ask a doctor on what they can do to stay safe.
02:55 We, in the Time of Corona
For former astronaut Chris Hadfield, life in self-isolation amid a pandemic is similar to that of an astronaut in space. We asked how he is coping with sequestering during this pandemic.
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 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Saikyo-zuke with Spanish Mackerel (2) Yakitori-don Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl. Why not learn Japanese food culture and try real Japanese dishes at your home!
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
Nishimura Satoshi is developing an original electric car concept, as well as a microscope that can perform high-res imaging of living organisms. He talks about the philosophy of making things.
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 Aichi Prefecture.
05:00 BIZ STREAM
From fish markets to driving schools, this episode shows how some Japanese companies are using AI technology to deal with human resources issues that have only worsened during the pandemic.
05:30 Document 72 Hours
Customers are increasing at this major furniture outlet store, as more people seek to improve their homes during the coronavirus pandemic. For 3 days, we asked customers about their ideal lifestyle.
