NHK WORLD-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
Hayashi Kaname has built Lovot, a companion robot whose main purpose is to encourage people to love-just by being there. He explains how his pet-like creation can soothe us in these trying times.
06:30 Science View
Could tiny microbes known as bioaerosols be responsible for clouds and rain? We'll follow the research of a microbiologist tackling the mystery of rain in hopes of proving this surprising hypothesis.
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 Journeys in Japan
Rural renewal consultant Violet Pacileo heads to Chiyanoki, a mountain hamlet in Kyushu, to see how mountain biking is saving a village, creating bonds between longtime villagers and newcomers.
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 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Tomato Oyakodon (2) Octopus and Zucchini with Nori / Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques!
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 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
A project that conveys the charm of the Para Sports with anime. Vision Impaired Marathon where a runner runs alongside a guide runner is portrayed in collaboration with a graphic novel "Mashirohi."
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 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Today, Prof. Calab Alexander of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health talks about COVID-19 variants and the Tokyo Olympic games.
09:45 Doctor's Insight
Liver cancer accounts for 1.3 million deaths each year and 80% are caused by the hepatitis viruses. July 28th is World Hepatitis Day and this episode will focus on how to prevent and treat hepatitis.
09:55 We, in the Time of Corona
Takaharu and Yui Tezuka are architects who focus on human connection, sometimes literally removing walls between us in a bid to change lives and society itself. Explore new lifestyles for a new era.
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
In Tokyo, the coronavirus pandemic is helping diners rediscover a traditional style of sushi called Edomae. This time, we learn the secrets behind this delicious Tokyo-born sushi!
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 Fishing Crazy
Found in Tokyo's waterways, the goby is a 10cm fish prized by anglers since the Edo era. Today, it attracts enthusiasts who use a variety of unique ways to catch their beloved fish and do it in style!
11:45 Magical Japanese "Rain"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to rain. Explore the unique words and the culture behind them.
11:55 Core Kyoto mini
Karesansui is a dry-gardening style of arranging stones and gravel that developed as places for Buddhist monks in their ascetic training.
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 RISING
Follow a firm using unique freezing technology to reduce food waste by preserving discarded fruit with no loss of taste or texture, and helping pandemic-hit restaurants deliver fresh dishes to diners.
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 Science View
Could tiny microbes known as bioaerosols be responsible for clouds and rain? We'll follow the research of a microbiologist tackling the mystery of rain in hopes of proving this surprising hypothesis.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 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.
14:30 KABUKI KOOL
Unswerving Devotion: The Japanese Twenty-Four Examples of Filial Piety. Kataoka Ainosuke guides to a play featuring a kabuki princess in a story of warring clans and the magic of a sacred helmet.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:15 Direct Talk
Thai restaurant owner/chef Phanuphon Bulsuwan uses a wide array of local ingredients for his dishes. He is also taking steps to combat food waste, both in his own kitchen and society at large.
15:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
In Tokyo, the coronavirus pandemic is helping diners rediscover a traditional style of sushi called Edomae. This time, we learn the secrets behind this delicious Tokyo-born sushi!
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.
16:23 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
Wheelchair Basketball, one of the most popular Para Sports, is portrayed in collaboration with a basketball manga "DEAR BOYS" by Hiroki Yagami. The theme song is written by Daichi Miura.
16:30 Fishing Crazy
Found in Tokyo's waterways, the goby is a 10cm fish prized by anglers since the Edo era. Today, it attracts enthusiasts who use a variety of unique ways to catch their beloved fish and do it in style!
16:45 Magical Japanese "Rain"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to rain. Explore the unique words and the culture behind them.
16:55 Core Kyoto mini
The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities attract worshippers with varying needs.
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
At 15, Ann Makosinski from Canada invented a flashlight powered by body heat. She is now developing toys to help solve environmental issues. The young inventor tells us about her perspectives.
17:30 RISING
Follow a firm using unique freezing technology to reduce food waste by preserving discarded fruit with no loss of taste or texture, and helping pandemic-hit restaurants deliver fresh dishes to diners.
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 Dig More Japan
Whether it be seasonal colors of nature, or those created by traditional craftsmen, Japan is full of hues. Please join us to explore the world of unique colors in the country of the rising sun.
18:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 KABUKI KOOL
Unswerving Devotion: The Japanese Twenty-Four Examples of Filial Piety. Kataoka Ainosuke guides to a play featuring a kabuki princess in a story of warring clans and the magic of a sacred helmet.
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
Thai restaurant owner/chef Phanuphon Bulsuwan uses a wide array of local ingredients for his dishes. He is also taking steps to combat food waste, both in his own kitchen and society at large.
19:30 Science View
Could tiny microbes known as bioaerosols be responsible for clouds and rain? We'll follow the research of a microbiologist tackling the mystery of rain in hopes of proving this surprising hypothesis.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:15 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.
20:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
In Tokyo, the coronavirus pandemic is helping diners rediscover a traditional style of sushi called Edomae. This time, we learn the secrets behind this delicious Tokyo-born sushi!
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
At 15, Ann Makosinski from Canada invented a flashlight powered by body heat. She is now developing toys to help solve environmental issues. The young inventor tells us about her perspectives.
21:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
Wheelchair Basketball, one of the most popular Para Sports, is portrayed in collaboration with a basketball manga "DEAR BOYS" by Hiroki Yagami. The theme song is written by Daichi Miura.
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.
22:15 Dig More Japan
Whether it be seasonal colors of nature, or those created by traditional craftsmen, Japan is full of hues. Please join us to explore the world of unique colors in the country of the rising sun.
22:25 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
22:30 Fishing Crazy
Found in Tokyo's waterways, the goby is a 10cm fish prized by anglers since the Edo era. Today, it attracts enthusiasts who use a variety of unique ways to catch their beloved fish and do it in style!
22:45 Magical Japanese "Rain"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to rain. Explore the unique words and the culture behind them.
22:55 Core Kyoto mini
Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.
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.
23:15 Direct Talk
Thai restaurant owner/chef Phanuphon Bulsuwan uses a wide array of local ingredients for his dishes. He is also taking steps to combat food waste, both in his own kitchen and society at large.
23:30 RISING
Follow a firm using unique freezing technology to reduce food waste by preserving discarded fruit with no loss of taste or texture, and helping pandemic-hit restaurants deliver fresh dishes to diners.
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 Japan Railway Journal
Join us as we look at the highlights of the new Romancecar Museum and how the first-generation Romancecar laid the foundation for Japan's limited express trains and shinkansen.
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
In Tokyo, the coronavirus pandemic is helping diners rediscover a traditional style of sushi called Edomae. This time, we learn the secrets behind this delicious Tokyo-born sushi!
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
At 15, Ann Makosinski from Canada invented a flashlight powered by body heat. She is now developing toys to help solve environmental issues. The young inventor tells us about her perspectives.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
Unswerving Devotion: The Japanese Twenty-Four Examples of Filial Piety. Kataoka Ainosuke guides to a play featuring a kabuki princess in a story of warring clans and the magic of a sacred helmet.
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 Fishing Crazy
Found in Tokyo's waterways, the goby is a 10cm fish prized by anglers since the Edo era. Today, it attracts enthusiasts who use a variety of unique ways to catch their beloved fish and do it in style!
03:45 Magical Japanese "Rain"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to rain. Explore the unique words and the culture behind them.
03:55 Core Kyoto mini
In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.
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
Thai restaurant owner/chef Phanuphon Bulsuwan uses a wide array of local ingredients for his dishes. He is also taking steps to combat food waste, both in his own kitchen and society at large.
04:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
Wheelchair Basketball, one of the most popular Para Sports, is portrayed in collaboration with a basketball manga "DEAR BOYS" by Hiroki Yagami. The theme song is written by Daichi Miura.
05:00 TEMPLE FAMILY
The documentary follows an 800-year-old family-run temple in Kyoto as it struggles to balance tradition with process in order to thrive in the 21st century.
05:30 RISING
Follow a firm using unique freezing technology to reduce food waste by preserving discarded fruit with no loss of taste or texture, and helping pandemic-hit restaurants deliver fresh dishes to diners.
NHK WORLD-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
At 15, Ann Makosinski from Canada invented a flashlight powered by body heat. She is now developing toys to help solve environmental issues. The young inventor tells us about her perspectives.
06:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Our focus this time is honey. Innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavors in this fascinating world of honey.
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
In Tokyo, the coronavirus pandemic is helping diners rediscover a traditional style of sushi called Edomae. This time, we learn the secrets behind this delicious Tokyo-born sushi!
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 Fishing Crazy
Found in Tokyo's waterways, the goby is a 10cm fish prized by anglers since the Edo era. Today, it attracts enthusiasts who use a variety of unique ways to catch their beloved fish and do it in style!
08:45 Magical Japanese "Rain"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to rain. Explore the unique words and the culture behind them.
08:55 Core Kyoto mini
The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.
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 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
Wheelchair Basketball, one of the most popular Para Sports, is portrayed in collaboration with a basketball manga "DEAR BOYS" by Hiroki Yagami. The theme song is written by Daichi Miura.
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 the coast.
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
Unswerving Devotion: The Japanese Twenty-Four Examples of Filial Piety. Kataoka Ainosuke guides to a play featuring a kabuki princess in a story of warring clans and the magic of a sacred helmet.
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
Today: Bamboo Innovation -- creative, pliable and sustainable. Kyoto continues to be pioneering 1,200 years after its foundation. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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
Today's theme: Designing Experiences. Japan's top creative director Kashiwa Sato guides us round his exhibition at the National Art Center and explores communication and creativity.
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
Asa Ekstrom: A manga artist from Sweden. In a Japanophiles interview, Ekstrom tells Peter Barakan how she turns incidents from her daily life into bestselling comics.
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
Our focus this time is honey. Innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavors in this fascinating world of honey.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 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.
14:30 Lunch ON!
The Nakamura family in Tokyo produces copper frying pans made especially for cooking rolled omelets. Sometimes, the mother makes lunch for everyone, and they eat together like the family they are.
14:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Stylish Concert
We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:15 Direct Talk
Wendy Kopp heads "Teach For All." It recruits recent graduates to teach for a 2-year mission. It operates in 59 countries providing quality education in challenging places and even during COVID-19.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Bamboo Innovation -- creative, pliable and sustainable. Kyoto continues to be pioneering 1,200 years after its foundation. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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.
16:23 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
A project that conveys the charm of Paralympic sports with anime. Para Table Tennis is portrayed in collaboration with the children's book "TEAM OF TWO HEARTS."
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Designing Experiences. Japan's top creative director Kashiwa Sato guides us round his exhibition at the National Art Center and explores communication and creativity.
16:52 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Sudden Shower
Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination?
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
The efforts of a Nigerian who studied ballet on YouTube and runs a ballet academy in his back yard have attracted sympathy and support worldwide. He is now creating a unique African style of ballet.
17:30 Japanology Plus
Asa Ekstrom: A manga artist from Sweden. In a Japanophiles interview, Ekstrom tells Peter Barakan how she turns incidents from her daily life into bestselling comics.
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 Dig More Japan
Like with miso or moss gardens, beauty and taste are both things that take time. Please join our new episode for a look at some of the time-honored creations, passed down in Japan since ancient times.
18:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 Lunch ON!
The Nakamura family in Tokyo produces copper frying pans made especially for cooking rolled omelets. Sometimes, the mother makes lunch for everyone, and they eat together like the family they are.
18:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Stylish Concert
We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P.
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
Wendy Kopp heads "Teach For All." It recruits recent graduates to teach for a 2-year mission. It operates in 59 countries providing quality education in challenging places and even during COVID-19.
19:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Our focus this time is honey. Innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavors in this fascinating world of honey.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:15 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.
20:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Bamboo Innovation -- creative, pliable and sustainable. Kyoto continues to be pioneering 1,200 years after its foundation. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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
The efforts of a Nigerian who studied ballet on YouTube and runs a ballet academy in his back yard have attracted sympathy and support worldwide. He is now creating a unique African style of ballet.
21:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
A project that conveys the charm of Paralympic sports with anime. Para Table Tennis is portrayed in collaboration with the children's book "TEAM OF TWO HEARTS."
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.
22:15 Dig More Japan
Like with miso or moss gardens, beauty and taste are both things that take time. Please join our new episode for a look at some of the time-honored creations, passed down in Japan since ancient times.
22:25 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
22:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Designing Experiences. Japan's top creative director Kashiwa Sato guides us round his exhibition at the National Art Center and explores communication and creativity.
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.
23:15 Direct Talk
Wendy Kopp heads "Teach For All." It recruits recent graduates to teach for a 2-year mission. It operates in 59 countries providing quality education in challenging places and even during COVID-19.
23:30 Japanology Plus
Asa Ekstrom: A manga artist from Sweden. In a Japanophiles interview, Ekstrom tells Peter Barakan how she turns incidents from her daily life into bestselling comics.
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 Anime Supernova
Award-winning creator Tsukahara Shigeyoshi is known for his retro-futuristic animation. Enjoy "Joseito(Schoolgirl)" and "The Man Traveling with a Picture in Relief" in full with English voices.
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
Today: Bamboo Innovation -- creative, pliable and sustainable. Kyoto continues to be pioneering 1,200 years after its foundation. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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
The efforts of a Nigerian who studied ballet on YouTube and runs a ballet academy in his back yard have attracted sympathy and support worldwide. He is now creating a unique African style of ballet.
02:30 Lunch ON!
The Nakamura family in Tokyo produces copper frying pans made especially for cooking rolled omelets. Sometimes, the mother makes lunch for everyone, and they eat together like the family they are.
02:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Stylish Concert
We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P.
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
Today's theme: Designing Experiences. Japan's top creative director Kashiwa Sato guides us round his exhibition at the National Art Center and explores communication and creativity.
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
Wendy Kopp heads "Teach For All." It recruits recent graduates to teach for a 2-year mission. It operates in 59 countries providing quality education in challenging places and even during COVID-19.
04:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
A project that conveys the charm of Paralympic sports with anime. Para Table Tennis is portrayed in collaboration with the children's book "TEAM OF TWO HEARTS."
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, rubber stamps that render text unreadable in order to protect personal information.
05:15 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Today, Prof. Calab Alexander of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health talks about COVID-19 variants and the Tokyo Olympic games.
05:30 Japanology Plus
Asa Ekstrom: A manga artist from Sweden. In a Japanophiles interview, Ekstrom tells Peter Barakan how she turns incidents from her daily life into bestselling comics.
NHK WORLD-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
The efforts of a Nigerian who studied ballet on YouTube and runs a ballet academy in his back yard have attracted sympathy and support worldwide. He is now creating a unique African style of ballet.
06:30 Japan Railway Journal
Join us as we look at the highlights of the new Romancecar Museum and how the first-generation Romancecar laid the foundation for Japan's limited express trains and shinkansen.
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
Today: Bamboo Innovation -- creative, pliable and sustainable. Kyoto continues to be pioneering 1,200 years after its foundation. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
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
Today's theme: Designing Experiences. Japan's top creative director Kashiwa Sato guides us round his exhibition at the National Art Center and explores communication and creativity.
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 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
A project that conveys the charm of Paralympic sports with anime. Para Table Tennis is portrayed in collaboration with the children's book "TEAM OF TWO HEARTS."
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 forests.
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!
The Nakamura family in Tokyo produces copper frying pans made especially for cooking rolled omelets. Sometimes, the mother makes lunch for everyone, and they eat together like the family they are.
09:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Stylish Concert
We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P.
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
In Beijing, a new business has opened, where customers can destroy objects to relieve stress, reflecting the problems faced by people in the city: pressure from work, parents, or an unfair society.
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
The program features a "free school" run by an NPO in Tokyo that caters for students with foreign roots and limited Japanese skills who cannot cope with regular Japanese school lessons.
11:40 Selfie Japan!
We visit Ehime Prefecture in Shikoku. Pirates once roamed the area. We take selfies with the swift currents. We also enjoy a "pirate dish" and take selfies with a 3,000-year-old tree.
11:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Ozawa Yuki are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
11:55 Dining with the Chef Mini
Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! Featured recipe: Soba with Spicy Meat.
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 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan's most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas of the people behind it all.
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
Join us as we look at the highlights of the new Romancecar Museum and how the first-generation Romancecar laid the foundation for Japan's limited express trains and shinkansen.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 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.
14:30 J-Arena
The Chiba Jets are Japan's newest basketball champions. At one point facing the threat of bankruptcy, the club's first-ever B.League title represents the culmination of a remarkable comeback story.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:15 Direct Talk
Chi-chi Nwanoku is a world-famous double bassist and is founder of the Chineke! Orchestra, the first classical orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority black and minority ethnic musicians.
15:30 Asia Insight
In Beijing, a new business has opened, where customers can destroy objects to relieve stress, reflecting the problems faced by people in the city: pressure from work, parents, or an unfair society.
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.
16:23 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
Para-sport meets anime ahead of Tokyo 2020. The 5-a-side football episode which story was directed by Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of the popular manga and animation series "Captain Tsubasa."
16:30 Culture Crossroads
The program features a "free school" run by an NPO in Tokyo that caters for students with foreign roots and limited Japanese skills who cannot cope with regular Japanese school lessons.
16:40 Selfie Japan!
We visit Ehime Prefecture in Shikoku. Pirates once roamed the area. We take selfies with the swift currents. We also enjoy a "pirate dish" and take selfies with a 3,000-year-old tree.
16:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Ozawa Yuki are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
16:55 Dining with the Chef Mini
Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! Featured recipe: Soba with Spicy Meat.
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
Father Greg has rehabilitated thousands of ex-gang members in Los Angeles for 30 years. He runs a bakery as a base with members, has tattoo removal programs among others so they can re-enter society.
17:30 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan's most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas of the people behind it all.
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 Dig More Japan
Japan is a nation of many islands. In this episode, we'll visit some of them and dig deep in to the unique culture and traditions inspired by nature's splendor and history of the Japanese islands.
18:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 J-Arena
The Chiba Jets are Japan's newest basketball champions. At one point facing the threat of bankruptcy, the club's first-ever B.League title represents the culmination of a remarkable comeback story.
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
Chi-chi Nwanoku is a world-famous double bassist and is founder of the Chineke! Orchestra, the first classical orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority black and minority ethnic musicians.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Join us as we look at the highlights of the new Romancecar Museum and how the first-generation Romancecar laid the foundation for Japan's limited express trains and shinkansen.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:15 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.
20:30 Asia Insight
In Beijing, a new business has opened, where customers can destroy objects to relieve stress, reflecting the problems faced by people in the city: pressure from work, parents, or an unfair society.
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
Father Greg has rehabilitated thousands of ex-gang members in Los Angeles for 30 years. He runs a bakery as a base with members, has tattoo removal programs among others so they can re-enter society.
21:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
Para-sport meets anime ahead of Tokyo 2020. The 5-a-side football episode which story was directed by Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of the popular manga and animation series "Captain Tsubasa."
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.
22:15 Dig More Japan
Japan is a nation of many islands. In this episode, we'll visit some of them and dig deep in to the unique culture and traditions inspired by nature's splendor and history of the Japanese islands.
22:25 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
22:30 Culture Crossroads
The program features a "free school" run by an NPO in Tokyo that caters for students with foreign roots and limited Japanese skills who cannot cope with regular Japanese school lessons.
22:40 Selfie Japan!
We visit Ehime Prefecture in Shikoku. Pirates once roamed the area. We take selfies with the swift currents. We also enjoy a "pirate dish" and take selfies with a 3,000-year-old tree.
22:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Ozawa Yuki are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
22:55 Dining with the Chef Mini
Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! Featured recipe: Soba with Spicy Meat.
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.
23:15 Direct Talk
Chi-chi Nwanoku is a world-famous double bassist and is founder of the Chineke! Orchestra, the first classical orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority black and minority ethnic musicians.
23:30 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan's most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas of the people behind it all.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 RISING
In March 2020, COVID-19 forced schools across Japan to close. Yunokawa Takahiko helped to fill the gap with e-learning materials that use AI to provide an adaptive, accessible educational experience.
00:40 The Signs
Covid-19 has prompted us rethink ideal living spaces. World-renowned architect Kuma Kengo talks about his recent projects and discusses his vision for the future of architecture and cities.
00:55 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 bathrooms and learn how the bathing culture has evolved.
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
In Beijing, a new business has opened, where customers can destroy objects to relieve stress, reflecting the problems faced by people in the city: pressure from work, parents, or an unfair society.
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
Father Greg has rehabilitated thousands of ex-gang members in Los Angeles for 30 years. He runs a bakery as a base with members, has tattoo removal programs among others so they can re-enter society.
02:30 J-Arena
The Chiba Jets are Japan's newest basketball champions. At one point facing the threat of bankruptcy, the club's first-ever B.League title represents the culmination of a remarkable comeback story.
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
The program features a "free school" run by an NPO in Tokyo that caters for students with foreign roots and limited Japanese skills who cannot cope with regular Japanese school lessons.
03:40 Selfie Japan!
We visit Ehime Prefecture in Shikoku. Pirates once roamed the area. We take selfies with the swift currents. We also enjoy a "pirate dish" and take selfies with a 3,000-year-old tree.
03:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Ozawa Yuki are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
03:55 Dining with the Chef Mini
Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! Featured recipe: Soba with Spicy Meat.
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
Chi-chi Nwanoku is a world-famous double bassist and is founder of the Chineke! Orchestra, the first classical orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority black and minority ethnic musicians.
04:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
Para-sport meets anime ahead of Tokyo 2020. The 5-a-side football episode which story was directed by Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of the popular manga and animation series "Captain Tsubasa."
05:00 Medical Frontiers
A study disproved the conventional theory that cognitive function does not improve in people with dementia. We introduce ways to restore function even after onset of the condition.
05:30 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan's most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas of the people behind it all.
NHK WORLD-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
Father Greg has rehabilitated thousands of ex-gang members in Los Angeles for 30 years. He runs a bakery as a base with members, has tattoo removal programs among others so they can re-enter society.
06:30 Anime Supernova
Award-winning creator Tsukahara Shigeyoshi is known for his retro-futuristic animation. Enjoy "Joseito(Schoolgirl)" and "The Man Traveling with a Picture in Relief" in full with English voices.
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
In Beijing, a new business has opened, where customers can destroy objects to relieve stress, reflecting the problems faced by people in the city: pressure from work, parents, or an unfair society.
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
The program features a "free school" run by an NPO in Tokyo that caters for students with foreign roots and limited Japanese skills who cannot cope with regular Japanese school lessons.
08:40 Selfie Japan!
We visit Ehime Prefecture in Shikoku. Pirates once roamed the area. We take selfies with the swift currents. We also enjoy a "pirate dish" and take selfies with a 3,000-year-old tree.
08:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Ozawa Yuki are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
08:55 Dining with the Chef Mini
Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! Featured recipe: Soba with Spicy Meat.
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 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
Para-sport meets anime ahead of Tokyo 2020. The 5-a-side football episode which story was directed by Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of the popular manga and animation series "Captain Tsubasa."
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 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 the star-filled night sky.
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
The Chiba Jets are Japan's newest basketball champions. At one point facing the threat of bankruptcy, the club's first-ever B.League title represents the culmination of a remarkable comeback story.
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 Blooming Miracles
This documentary follows a 93-year-old cherry tree guardian as he transplants a beloved 150-year-old tree that stood gracefully on a hill. He describes it as "the biggest challenge of my life."
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:10 The Lifesaving Fuel Train
The March 2011 earthquake and tsunami caused huge shortages of gasoline in northeastern Japan. Then, a team of train engineers came together to get this vital fuel to the people who needed it.
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 Anime Supernova
Having graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts, Ai Nina is one of Japan's most exciting young creators. Her works feature eccentric colors and visuals that stay with you long after they end.
12:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
A menace threatens the succulent treats of Tsugaru's apple orchards. Who will come to the rescue? HOO else?! Farmers and owls have formed a far-sighted fruit-bearing tie-up against tree-killing voles.
12:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese CORN is amazingly sweet. We visit Hokkaido's large CORN fields to see how it is grown. We also discover a popular cornbread, unique French dishes that feature CORN and more.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 Anime Supernova
Award-winning creator Tsukahara Shigeyoshi is known for his retro-futuristic animation. Enjoy "Joseito(Schoolgirl)" and "The Man Traveling with a Picture in Relief" in full with English voices.
13:40 The Signs
Covid-19 has prompted us rethink ideal living spaces. World-renowned architect Kuma Kengo talks about his recent projects and discusses his vision for the future of architecture and cities.
13:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
The special animation series, which depicts the world of para sports. This time, it is focused on Para Athletics, which original story was written by popular manga-comic artist, Eisaku Kubonouchi.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 COOL JAPAN
The panelists discuss the household medicine situation in Japan, examining typical drug store offerings, unique product planning strategies, and a traditional door-to-door replenishment sales system.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#20 Please don't put wasabi in. / To ask someone not to put something in your food or drink, say the name of the item, the particle "wa," and finally "irenaide kudasai."
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(28min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, body fat percentage scales and luggage rack mirrors.
15:40 Ani X Para World
Popular manga artist Kawai Katsutoshi is known for conducting extensive research for his stories. He brought this method to episode six, which turns the spotlight on visually impaired judo.
15:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Nendore Nadore Mr.Cray!"...
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 Blooming Miracles
This documentary follows a 93-year-old cherry tree guardian as he transplants a beloved 150-year-old tree that stood gracefully on a hill. He describes it as "the biggest challenge of my life."
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:10 The Lifesaving Fuel Train
The March 2011 earthquake and tsunami caused huge shortages of gasoline in northeastern Japan. Then, a team of train engineers came together to get this vital fuel to the people who needed it.
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(28min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, body fat percentage scales and luggage rack mirrors.
18:40 Ani X Para World
Popular manga artist Kawai Katsutoshi is known for conducting extensive research for his stories. He brought this method to episode six, which turns the spotlight on visually impaired judo.
18:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Nendore Nadore Mr.Cray!"...
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 Anime Supernova
Having graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts, Ai Nina is one of Japan's most exciting young creators. Her works feature eccentric colors and visuals that stay with you long after they end.
19:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
A menace threatens the succulent treats of Tsugaru's apple orchards. Who will come to the rescue? HOO else?! Farmers and owls have formed a far-sighted fruit-bearing tie-up against tree-killing voles.
19:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese CORN is amazingly sweet. We visit Hokkaido's large CORN fields to see how it is grown. We also discover a popular cornbread, unique French dishes that feature CORN and more.
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 Anime Supernova
Award-winning creator Tsukahara Shigeyoshi is known for his retro-futuristic animation. Enjoy "Joseito(Schoolgirl)" and "The Man Traveling with a Picture in Relief" in full with English voices.
20:40 The Signs
Covid-19 has prompted us rethink ideal living spaces. World-renowned architect Kuma Kengo talks about his recent projects and discusses his vision for the future of architecture and cities.
20:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
The special animation series, which depicts the world of para sports. This time, it is focused on Para Athletics, which original story was written by popular manga-comic artist, Eisaku Kubonouchi.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:10 COOL JAPAN
The panelists discuss the household medicine situation in Japan, examining typical drug store offerings, unique product planning strategies, and a traditional door-to-door replenishment sales system.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#20 Please don't put wasabi in. / To ask someone not to put something in your food or drink, say the name of the item, the particle "wa," and finally "irenaide kudasai."
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 Blooming Miracles
This documentary follows a 93-year-old cherry tree guardian as he transplants a beloved 150-year-old tree that stood gracefully on a hill. He describes it as "the biggest challenge of my life."
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:10 The Lifesaving Fuel Train
The March 2011 earthquake and tsunami caused huge shortages of gasoline in northeastern Japan. Then, a team of train engineers came together to get this vital fuel to the people who needed it.
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(28min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, body fat percentage scales and luggage rack mirrors.
00:40 Ani X Para World
Popular manga artist Kawai Katsutoshi is known for conducting extensive research for his stories. He brought this method to episode six, which turns the spotlight on visually impaired judo.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Core Kyoto," which shows the attraction of town-houses in Kyoto. Jeff Burglund, the presenter who lives in a town-house himself, visits houses and finds wisdom of Kyoto people.
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 the series Tokyo Miracle City, we unravel the secrets behind some of the capital's most intriguing wonders. In this fourth episode, we focus on Tokyo's "shinise" or long-established businesses.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 COOL JAPAN
The panelists discuss the household medicine situation in Japan, examining typical drug store offerings, unique product planning strategies, and a traditional door-to-door replenishment sales system.
02:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
The special animation series, which depicts the world of para sports. This time, it is focused on Para Athletics, which original story was written by popular manga-comic artist, Eisaku Kubonouchi.
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 Anime Supernova
Having graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts, Ai Nina is one of Japan's most exciting young creators. Her works feature eccentric colors and visuals that stay with you long after they end.
03:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
A menace threatens the succulent treats of Tsugaru's apple orchards. Who will come to the rescue? HOO else?! Farmers and owls have formed a far-sighted fruit-bearing tie-up against tree-killing voles.
03:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese CORN is amazingly sweet. We visit Hokkaido's large CORN fields to see how it is grown. We also discover a popular cornbread, unique French dishes that feature CORN and more.
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 Blooming Miracles
This documentary follows a 93-year-old cherry tree guardian as he transplants a beloved 150-year-old tree that stood gracefully on a hill. He describes it as "the biggest challenge of my life."
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
05:10 The Lifesaving Fuel Train
The March 2011 earthquake and tsunami caused huge shortages of gasoline in northeastern Japan. Then, a team of train engineers came together to get this vital fuel to the people who needed it.
