NHK WORLD-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
Sarah Al Amiri is both a minister and the science lead of the UAE's Mars probe mission, which successfully entered orbit in 2021. What is it that pushes her and her country towards space exploration?
06:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japanese CHEESE has evolved to win international prizes. It has a rich aftertaste and umami characteristic of all Japanese cuisine. Discover cheese from Hokkaido, Japan's largest dairy producer.
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
We'll be bringing you stories on the tough Tokyoites fighting to overcome the coronavirus pandemic.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 3-Day Dare*Devils
Moving 500 moon jellyfish in a Tokyo rooftop aquarium all while a large-scale cleanup effort is underway. Japan resident and Thai influencer, Ayatar, tackles this daunting challenge.
08:45 Dig More Japan
This is a program that introduces NHK WORLD's many attractive programs in fun short videos. The clips will also be introduced on social media to meet the needs of people who are interested in Japan.
08:55 Core Kyoto mini
The changing leaves, the transient beauty of the ancient capital in fall. Dive deep into Kyoto, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
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 will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
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 KABUKI KOOL
Dive into the world of Kabuki! Fascinating insights into this traditional Japanese theatre. Famous plays, ornate costumes, make-up, scenery and more!
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 Core Kyoto
Due to the 2020 pandemic, many annual festivals that originated to curb disease were condensed. Even with medical advances today, people turn to age-old customs for comfort and strength.
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 DESIGN TALKS plus
What is good design? And what is its power? From traditional to cutting edge, we explore Japanese designs that are literally shaping our lives.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 Japanology Plus
Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
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 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japanese CHEESE has evolved to win international prizes. It has a rich aftertaste and umami characteristic of all Japanese cuisine. Discover cheese from Hokkaido, Japan's largest dairy producer.
14:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
14:30 Lunch ON!
More than just a meal! Enjoy lunch around Japan, learning about peoples' lives and work-places and the stories behind workers' daily meals.
14:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Riverside Sawmill
Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.
15:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Due to the 2020 pandemic, many annual festivals that originated to curb disease were condensed. Even with medical advances today, people turn to age-old customs for comfort and strength.
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 will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
What is good design? And what is its power? From traditional to cutting edge, we explore Japanese designs that are literally shaping our lives.
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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.
17:30 Japanology Plus
Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 Lunch ON!
More than just a meal! Enjoy lunch around Japan, learning about peoples' lives and work-places and the stories behind workers' daily meals.
18:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Riverside Sawmill
Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.
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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.
19:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japanese CHEESE has evolved to win international prizes. It has a rich aftertaste and umami characteristic of all Japanese cuisine. Discover cheese from Hokkaido, Japan's largest dairy producer.
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 Core Kyoto
Due to the 2020 pandemic, many annual festivals that originated to curb disease were condensed. Even with medical advances today, people turn to age-old customs for comfort and strength.
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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.
21:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
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 DESIGN TALKS plus
What is good design? And what is its power? From traditional to cutting edge, we explore Japanese designs that are literally shaping our lives.
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 Japanology Plus
Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
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 Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
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 Core Kyoto
Due to the 2020 pandemic, many annual festivals that originated to curb disease were condensed. Even with medical advances today, people turn to age-old customs for comfort and strength.
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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.
02:30 Lunch ON!
More than just a meal! Enjoy lunch around Japan, learning about peoples' lives and work-places and the stories behind workers' daily meals.
02:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Riverside Sawmill
Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.
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 DESIGN TALKS plus
What is good design? And what is its power? From traditional to cutting edge, we explore Japanese designs that are literally shaping our lives.
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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.
04:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
05:00 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, a stand used in neurosurgery that keeps the microscope in focus even when it moves!
05:15 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor has a cutting-edge dialogue on the hot issue: from politics, economy, international situation or cultural topics. A few specialists invited to NHK World JAPAN's NYC studio.
05:30 Japanology Plus
Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
NHK WORLD-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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.
06:30 Japan Railway Journal
See the latest technologies and initiatives behind Tokyo Metro, and discover how this high-density subway network manages to operate such a safe and accurate service.
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 Core Kyoto
Due to the 2020 pandemic, many annual festivals that originated to curb disease were condensed. Even with medical advances today, people turn to age-old customs for comfort and strength.
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 DESIGN TALKS plus
What is good design? And what is its power? From traditional to cutting edge, we explore Japanese designs that are literally shaping our lives.
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 will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
The devasting disaster in Tohoku, northeast Japan, on March 11, 2011. Fukushima-born Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator focuses on the hard-hit Tohoku region, 9 years on.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 Lunch ON!
More than just a meal! Enjoy lunch around Japan, learning about peoples' lives and work-places and the stories behind workers' daily meals.
09:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Riverside Sawmill
Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.
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 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.
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 Culture Crossroads
This program provides information for a multicultural society. We cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements relate to Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.
11:40 Selfie Japan! Kyoto
Kyoto was once the capital of Japan called Heian-kyo. Duan Wenning experiences junihitoe, the Heian-style robe and tries to take a selfie that will record her experience of traveling into the past.
11:45 Zero Waste Life
Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of "MOTTAINAI," which values cherishing the things we have.
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 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.
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
See the latest technologies and initiatives behind Tokyo Metro, and discover how this high-density subway network manages to operate such a safe and accurate service.
14:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
14:30 J-Arena
J-Arena features top athletes and their sports as they gear up for the big event, and also explores the world of Japanese martial arts.
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 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.
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 will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
16:30 Culture Crossroads
This program provides information for a multicultural society. We cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements relate to Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.
16:40 Selfie Japan! Kyoto
Kyoto was once the capital of Japan called Heian-kyo. Duan Wenning experiences junihitoe, the Heian-style robe and tries to take a selfie that will record her experience of traveling into the past.
16:45 Zero Waste Life
Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of "MOTTAINAI," which values cherishing the things we have.
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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.
17:30 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.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 J-Arena
J-Arena features top athletes and their sports as they gear up for the big event, and also explores the world of Japanese martial arts.
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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
See the latest technologies and initiatives behind Tokyo Metro, and discover how this high-density subway network manages to operate such a safe and accurate service.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.
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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.
21:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
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 Culture Crossroads
This program provides information for a multicultural society. We cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements relate to Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.
22:40 Selfie Japan! Kyoto
Kyoto was once the capital of Japan called Heian-kyo. Duan Wenning experiences junihitoe, the Heian-style robe and tries to take a selfie that will record her experience of traveling into the past.
22:45 Zero Waste Life
Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of "MOTTAINAI," which values cherishing the things we have.
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 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.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 BIZ STREAM
This program focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies. We look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.
00:40 The Signs
This series will focus on the latest movements in the age of New Normal.
00:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at donburi rice bowls, Japan's ultimate comfort food.
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 Asia Insight
Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.
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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.
02:30 J-Arena
J-Arena features top athletes and their sports as they gear up for the big event, and also explores the world of Japanese martial arts.
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 Culture Crossroads
This program provides information for a multicultural society. We cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements relate to Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.
03:40 Selfie Japan! Kyoto
Kyoto was once the capital of Japan called Heian-kyo. Duan Wenning experiences junihitoe, the Heian-style robe and tries to take a selfie that will record her experience of traveling into the past.
03:45 Zero Waste Life
Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of "MOTTAINAI," which values cherishing the things we have.
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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.
04:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
05:00 Medical Frontiers
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, the number of people with depression has been increasing around the world. We focus on the disorder and the mechanism behind it, as well as the latest research.
05:30 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.
NHK WORLD-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
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.
06:30 Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
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.
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
This program provides information for a multicultural society. We cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements relate to Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.
08:40 Selfie Japan! Kyoto
Kyoto was once the capital of Japan called Heian-kyo. Duan Wenning experiences junihitoe, the Heian-style robe and tries to take a selfie that will record her experience of traveling into the past.
08:45 Zero Waste Life
Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of "MOTTAINAI," which values cherishing the things we have.
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 will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at donburi rice bowls, Japan's ultimate comfort food.
09:20 Fukushima Time-Lapse 5min.
10 years on from the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke seeks out the undiminished beauty of Fukushima. This time we focus on mountains.
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
J-Arena features top athletes and their sports as they gear up for the big event, and also explores the world of Japanese martial arts.
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 SAKE R-Evolution #1
Through Japanese retailers' efforts to apply new technologies and the passion of the foreign sake-lovers, sake is now becoming a global beverage with genuine sake breweries opening outside Japan.
10:54 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.
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 KEN WATANABE-A Compassionate View
On March 11, 2011, Japan was rocked by the Great East Japan Earthquake that tragically claimed the lives of more than 15,000 people. Since then, Actor Ken Watanabe has repeatedly visited the area.
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
Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.
12:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honored methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.
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 Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
13:40 The Signs
This series will focus on the latest movements in the age of New Normal.
13:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
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!
GATTEN! takes a scientific look at topics related to health, medicine, diet and so on, present cutting-edge research in fun, intuitive ways and offering valuable info you can use in your own life.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#12 This is a cute amulet, isn't it? / To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with "i," like "kawaii," followed by the name of the object, and "desu ne."
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. Today, an invention that confirms your identity by reading your palm: palm vein authentication.
15:25 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. Today, a "fresh freezing" system, which helps freeze food without destroying cell structures.
15:40 BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life
Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.
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 "Do Your Best!! Product Test"...
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 SAKE R-Evolution #1
Through Japanese retailers' efforts to apply new technologies and the passion of the foreign sake-lovers, sake is now becoming a global beverage with genuine sake breweries opening outside Japan.
16:54 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.
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 KEN WATANABE-A Compassionate View
On March 11, 2011, Japan was rocked by the Great East Japan Earthquake that tragically claimed the lives of more than 15,000 people. Since then, Actor Ken Watanabe has repeatedly visited the area.
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. Today, an invention that confirms your identity by reading your palm: palm vein authentication.
18:25 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. Today, a "fresh freezing" system, which helps freeze food without destroying cell structures.
18:40 BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life
Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.
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 "Do Your Best!! Product Test"...
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
Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.
19:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honored methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.
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 Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
20:40 The Signs
This series will focus on the latest movements in the age of New Normal.
20:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
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!
GATTEN! takes a scientific look at topics related to health, medicine, diet and so on, present cutting-edge research in fun, intuitive ways and offering valuable info you can use in your own life.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#12 This is a cute amulet, isn't it? / To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with "i," like "kawaii," followed by the name of the object, and "desu ne."
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 SAKE R-Evolution #1
Through Japanese retailers' efforts to apply new technologies and the passion of the foreign sake-lovers, sake is now becoming a global beverage with genuine sake breweries opening outside Japan.
22:54 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.
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 KEN WATANABE-A Compassionate View
On March 11, 2011, Japan was rocked by the Great East Japan Earthquake that tragically claimed the lives of more than 15,000 people. Since then, Actor Ken Watanabe has repeatedly visited the area.
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. Today, an invention that confirms your identity by reading your palm: palm vein authentication.
00:25 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. Today, a "fresh freezing" system, which helps freeze food without destroying cell structures.
00:40 BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life
Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Airing in 160 countries and regions, NHK WORLD-JAPAN delivers the latest news and programs in all genres from Japan and Asia. What's hot in Japan? This program features our picks of the week.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:10 NHK Documentary
Tatyana McFadden is a Paralympian who has won multiple gold medals competing in marathons and more. We see how her brain rewired itself to achieve such feats in a phenomenon called hyper-adaptability.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 GATTEN!
GATTEN! takes a scientific look at topics related to health, medicine, diet and so on, present cutting-edge research in fun, intuitive ways and offering valuable info you can use in your own life.
02:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
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
Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.
03:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honored methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.
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 SAKE R-Evolution #1
Through Japanese retailers' efforts to apply new technologies and the passion of the foreign sake-lovers, sake is now becoming a global beverage with genuine sake breweries opening outside Japan.
04:54 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.
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 KEN WATANABE-A Compassionate View
On March 11, 2011, Japan was rocked by the Great East Japan Earthquake that tragically claimed the lives of more than 15,000 people. Since then, Actor Ken Watanabe has repeatedly visited the area.
NHK WORLD-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
This program focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies. We look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.
06:40 The Signs
This series will focus on the latest movements in the age of New Normal.
06:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
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
Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan.
07:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honored methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.
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
Tatyana McFadden is a Paralympian who has won multiple gold medals competing in marathons and more. We see how her brain rewired itself to achieve such feats in a phenomenon called hyper-adaptability.
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!
GATTEN! takes a scientific look at topics related to health, medicine, diet and so on, present cutting-edge research in fun, intuitive ways and offering valuable info you can use in your own life.
09:55 Easy Japanese
#12 This is a cute amulet, isn't it? / To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with "i," like "kawaii," followed by the name of the object, and "desu ne."
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 SAKE R-Evolution #2
The French mindset is churning a revolution in sake. A Japanese brewer adopts the concept of terroir, and the former cellar master at Dom Perignon uses the art of assemblage to make the ultimate sake.
10:54 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!
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
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
11:37 Easy Travel Japanese
#4 Now use them/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
11:40 Core Kyoto mini
Folding Fans, cooling accessories encapsulate elegance. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
11:45 Wild Hokkaido!
A travel show focused on the great nature of Japan's northern land, Hokkaido. We visit exquisite locations and present a wealth of great images from NHK's archives.
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
A documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields.
12:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Airing in 160 countries and regions, NHK WORLD-JAPAN delivers the latest news and programs in all genres from Japan and Asia. What's hot in Japan? This program features our picks of the week.
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
This program focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies. We look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.
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 1-10.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at donburi rice bowls, Japan's ultimate comfort food.
13:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
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
A unique walking-eye view of cities around the globe! Chat to the locals and enjoy encounters that only strolling the streets can bring.
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
Tatyana McFadden is a Paralympian who has won multiple gold medals competing in marathons and more. We see how her brain rewired itself to achieve such feats in a phenomenon called hyper-adaptability.
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 SAKE R-Evolution #2
The French mindset is churning a revolution in sake. A Japanese brewer adopts the concept of terroir, and the former cellar master at Dom Perignon uses the art of assemblage to make the ultimate sake.
16:54 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!
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
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
17:37 Easy Travel Japanese
#4 Now use them/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
17:40 Core Kyoto mini
Folding Fans, cooling accessories encapsulate elegance. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
17:45 Wild Hokkaido!
A travel show focused on the great nature of Japan's northern land, Hokkaido. We visit exquisite locations and present a wealth of great images from NHK's archives.
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
This program focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies. We look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.
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 1-10.
18:50 Easy Japanese
#12 This is a cute amulet, isn't it? / To express your impression of something, use any adjective that ends with "i," like "kawaii," followed by the name of the object, and "desu ne."
18:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Airing in 160 countries and regions, NHK WORLD-JAPAN delivers the latest news and programs in all genres from Japan and Asia. What's hot in Japan? This program features our picks of the week.
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
A documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields.
19:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
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
Tatyana McFadden is a Paralympian who has won multiple gold medals competing in marathons and more. We see how her brain rewired itself to achieve such feats in a phenomenon called hyper-adaptability.
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
A unique walking-eye view of cities around the globe! Chat to the locals and enjoy encounters that only strolling the streets can bring.
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 SAKE R-Evolution #2
The French mindset is churning a revolution in sake. A Japanese brewer adopts the concept of terroir, and the former cellar master at Dom Perignon uses the art of assemblage to make the ultimate sake.
22:54 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!
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
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
23:37 Easy Travel Japanese
#4 Now use them/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
23:40 Core Kyoto mini
Folding Fans, cooling accessories encapsulate elegance. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
23:45 Wild Hokkaido!
A travel show focused on the great nature of Japan's northern land, Hokkaido. We visit exquisite locations and present a wealth of great images from NHK's archives.
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
In the first six months of the pandemic, Japan was able to keep its coronavirus infection and death rates lowest among G7 nations. We look at lessons learned that can be applied to other countries.
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 J-MELO
Japan's exciting music scene! Pop, rock, traditional and more! Live performances, artist interviews, plus all the latest news and video releases!
01:40 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Do Your Best!! Product Test"...
01:45 Japan-easy
Today: Learn the negative past tense form of verbs with sumo wrestlers. Explore the wonders of Japan and the Japanese language! Through basic conversations, viewers will see that "Japanese is easy!"
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 Somewhere Street
A unique walking-eye view of cities around the globe! Chat to the locals and enjoy encounters that only strolling the streets can bring.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 The Professionals
A documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields.
03:55 The Flame Across Japan
Heading to the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the torch will make its way across the country from March to August. Catch the highlights of the flame's journey in daily 5-minute reports.
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 SAKE R-Evolution #2
The French mindset is churning a revolution in sake. A Japanese brewer adopts the concept of terroir, and the former cellar master at Dom Perignon uses the art of assemblage to make the ultimate sake.
04:54 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!
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 Hometown Stories
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
05:37 Easy Travel Japanese
#4 Now use them/ When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? 4 episodes (3 minutes each) provide simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land.
05:40 Core Kyoto mini
Folding Fans, cooling accessories encapsulate elegance. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
05:45 Wild Hokkaido!
A travel show focused on the great nature of Japan's northern land, Hokkaido. We visit exquisite locations and present a wealth of great images from NHK's archives.
