NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
06:30 Japan Railway Journal
Hinotori is Kintetsu Railway's new limited express train that runs between Osaka and Nagoya. Focusing on passenger comfort, see how the company developed the train to compete with the 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.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 Core Kyoto
Hosoo Masataka is a 12-generation producer of traditional Nishijin textiles. Architect Aoki Jun oversaw renovations at the Kyocera Museum of Art. They discuss the aesthetic sensibilities of Kyoto.
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.
08:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
08:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Cats. People have adored independent cats for millennia and they've inspired many creators. Design engineers Ogata Hisato and Sakurai Minoru explore designs from an animal perspective!
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE
In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 Lunch ON!
A book distribution company in Tokyo moved into a new office, and we follow the in-house team tasked with handling the COVID-19 counter measures for the opening of the new cafeteria.
09:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at Japan's innovative, efficient, and convenient laundry services.
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 the ger settlements that surround Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, many children live in poverty. One NGO is working to prevent child neglect and abuse, building shelters, libraries and education centers.
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 Direct Talk
Yasui Hiromi has lived in Afghanistan for 20 years. She organized a free school for children and a handicraft workshop for women. We talk to Yasui Hiromi, who has dedicated her life to the country.
11:30 Culture Crossroads BOSAI series
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn how to act when getting home is hard after an urban earthquake.
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 Zero Waste Life
Nakahara Keiko lives at the foot of the Yatsugatake mountains in central Japan. She dyes fabric using nearby plants, makes reusable food wrappers with beeswax, and recycles fabric for clothing.
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 At One with Nature
National Parks of Japan: We explore Aso-Kuju National Park, its majestic mountain ranges, expansive grasslands, and other sights protected by the people who call it home.
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
Hinotori is Kintetsu Railway's new limited express train that runs between Osaka and Nagoya. Focusing on passenger comfort, see how the company developed the train to compete with the 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
Women's curling teams in Japan recently did battle to decide who would represent the nation at the Winter Olympics. We explore the growing quality of curling in Japan and the impact of new technology.
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
Larry Littlebird, a Native American Elder/Storyteller, founded Hamaatsa, a place to reconnect with nature with indigenous wisdom, by listening to nature and to each other in this challenging time.
15:30 Asia Insight
In the ger settlements that surround Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, many children live in poverty. One NGO is working to prevent child neglect and abuse, building shelters, libraries and education centers.
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 Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
16:30 Culture Crossroads BOSAI series
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn how to act when getting home is hard after an urban earthquake.
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 Zero Waste Life
Nakahara Keiko lives at the foot of the Yatsugatake mountains in central Japan. She dyes fabric using nearby plants, makes reusable food wrappers with beeswax, and recycles fabric for clothing.
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
Yasui Hiromi has lived in Afghanistan for 20 years. She organized a free school for children and a handicraft workshop for women. We talk to Yasui Hiromi, who has dedicated her life to the country.
17:30 At One with Nature
National Parks of Japan: We explore Aso-Kuju National Park, its majestic mountain ranges, expansive grasslands, and other sights protected by the people who call it home.
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
Women's curling teams in Japan recently did battle to decide who would represent the nation at the Winter Olympics. We explore the growing quality of curling in Japan and the impact of new technology.
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
Larry Littlebird, a Native American Elder/Storyteller, founded Hamaatsa, a place to reconnect with nature with indigenous wisdom, by listening to nature and to each other in this challenging time.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Hinotori is Kintetsu Railway's new limited express train that runs between Osaka and Nagoya. Focusing on passenger comfort, see how the company developed the train to compete with the 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.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Asia Insight
In the ger settlements that surround Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, many children live in poverty. One NGO is working to prevent child neglect and abuse, building shelters, libraries and education centers.
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
Yasui Hiromi has lived in Afghanistan for 20 years. She organized a free school for children and a handicraft workshop for women. We talk to Yasui Hiromi, who has dedicated her life to the country.
21:55 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
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.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Culture Crossroads BOSAI series
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn how to act when getting home is hard after an urban earthquake.
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 Zero Waste Life
Nakahara Keiko lives at the foot of the Yatsugatake mountains in central Japan. She dyes fabric using nearby plants, makes reusable food wrappers with beeswax, and recycles fabric for clothing.
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.
23:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 At One with Nature
National Parks of Japan: We explore Aso-Kuju National Park, its majestic mountain ranges, expansive grasslands, and other sights protected by the people who call it home.
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 episode features a company producing low-cost customizable satellites that can be used in a variety of ways such as for monitoring crops or to help ships navigate through icy arctic waters.
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 miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.
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 the ger settlements that surround Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, many children live in poverty. One NGO is working to prevent child neglect and abuse, building shelters, libraries and education centers.
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
Yasui Hiromi has lived in Afghanistan for 20 years. She organized a free school for children and a handicraft workshop for women. We talk to Yasui Hiromi, who has dedicated her life to the country.
02:30 J-Arena
Women's curling teams in Japan recently did battle to decide who would represent the nation at the Winter Olympics. We explore the growing quality of curling in Japan and the impact of new technology.
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 BOSAI series
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn how to act when getting home is hard after an urban earthquake.
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 Zero Waste Life
Nakahara Keiko lives at the foot of the Yatsugatake mountains in central Japan. She dyes fabric using nearby plants, makes reusable food wrappers with beeswax, and recycles fabric for clothing.
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
Larry Littlebird, a Native American Elder/Storyteller, founded Hamaatsa, a place to reconnect with nature with indigenous wisdom, by listening to nature and to each other in this challenging time.
04:55 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
05:00 Medical Frontiers
Immunotherapy is referred to as the fourth type of cancer treatment. A new immunotherapy uses light and antibodies to kill only cancer cells and leave healthy cells unharmed, is being used in Japan.
05:30 At One with Nature
National Parks of Japan: We explore Aso-Kuju National Park, its majestic mountain ranges, expansive grasslands, and other sights protected by the people who call it home.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
06:30 Today's Close-Up
In Japan's first general election since the start of the pandemic, voters wanted more than just coronavirus policies. But what exactly were they looking for? We followed to races to find out.
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.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 Asia Insight
In the ger settlements that surround Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, many children live in poverty. One NGO is working to prevent child neglect and abuse, building shelters, libraries and education centers.
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.
08:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
08:30 Culture Crossroads BOSAI series
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn how to act when getting home is hard after an urban earthquake.
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 Zero Waste Life
Nakahara Keiko lives at the foot of the Yatsugatake mountains in central Japan. She dyes fabric using nearby plants, makes reusable food wrappers with beeswax, and recycles fabric for clothing.
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 Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 J-Arena
Women's curling teams in Japan recently did battle to decide who would represent the nation at the Winter Olympics. We explore the growing quality of curling in Japan and the impact of new technology.
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 MEGAFIRES: Part 1
A co-production with France, will focus on megafires across the world. The key driver of frequent megafires is the increasing pace of climate change. Part 1 explores the mechanism and countermeasures.
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 MEGAFIRES: Part 2
A coproduction with France, will focus on megafires. Part2 shows how megafires are affecting the environment.From Siberia to the Amazon and Indonesia, they're accelerating the speed of global warming.
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
Travel through western Kyushu, where Japan-Europe trade began 500 years ago. We track down customs and crafts that evolved over centuries in a region that was once at the forefront of Japan's culture.
12:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice snacks: traditional food with surprising diversity.
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
In Japan's first general election since the start of the pandemic, voters wanted more than just coronavirus policies. But what exactly were they looking for? We followed to races to find out.
13:40 The Signs
This series will focus on the latest movements in the age of New Normal.
13:55 Excavator
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, learn how to make an excellent and "super cool" excavator!
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!
Adult-onset asthma affects 10% of all adults, and the majority of asthma sufferers are not using their inhalers correctly. Find out how to manage adult-onset asthma.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#31 Why don't we all go together? / To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say "isshoni" (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. "ikimasu" to "ikimasen," and finally add "ka."
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, a home gaming console and smartphone springs.
15:40 BOSAI: Home Flooding
In 2018, Okayama Prefecture's town of Mabi was severely damaged by flooding from heavy rain and many people died in their homes. We'll examine new measures being taken to combat home flooding.
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 "Ms. Hammer Critic"...
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 MEGAFIRES: Part 1
A co-production with France, will focus on megafires across the world. The key driver of frequent megafires is the increasing pace of climate change. Part 1 explores the mechanism and countermeasures.
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 MEGAFIRES: Part 2
A coproduction with France, will focus on megafires. Part2 shows how megafires are affecting the environment.From Siberia to the Amazon and Indonesia, they're accelerating the speed of global warming.
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, a home gaming console and smartphone springs.
18:40 BOSAI: Home Flooding
In 2018, Okayama Prefecture's town of Mabi was severely damaged by flooding from heavy rain and many people died in their homes. We'll examine new measures being taken to combat home flooding.
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 "Ms. Hammer Critic"...
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
Travel through western Kyushu, where Japan-Europe trade began 500 years ago. We track down customs and crafts that evolved over centuries in a region that was once at the forefront of Japan's culture.
19:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice snacks: traditional food with surprising diversity.
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
In Japan's first general election since the start of the pandemic, voters wanted more than just coronavirus policies. But what exactly were they looking for? We followed to races to find out.
20:40 The Signs
This series will focus on the latest movements in the age of New Normal.
20:55 Excavator
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, learn how to make an excellent and "super cool" excavator!
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!
Adult-onset asthma affects 10% of all adults, and the majority of asthma sufferers are not using their inhalers correctly. Find out how to manage adult-onset asthma.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#31 Why don't we all go together? / To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say "isshoni" (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. "ikimasu" to "ikimasen," and finally add "ka."
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 MEGAFIRES: Part 1
A co-production with France, will focus on megafires across the world. The key driver of frequent megafires is the increasing pace of climate change. Part 1 explores the mechanism and countermeasures.
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 MEGAFIRES: Part 2
A coproduction with France, will focus on megafires. Part2 shows how megafires are affecting the environment.From Siberia to the Amazon and Indonesia, they're accelerating the speed of global warming.
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, a home gaming console and smartphone springs.
00:40 BOSAI: Home Flooding
In 2018, Okayama Prefecture's town of Mabi was severely damaged by flooding from heavy rain and many people died in their homes. We'll examine new measures being taken to combat home flooding.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "The Signs," which shows a civilian studying group starting on-line reading events under the declaration of a state of emergency caused by Covid-19 pandemic.
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 "2030" we tackle the challenges facing humanity over the next decade. We start with the pivotal issue of climate change, exploring what it might take to avoid a disastrous tipping point.
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!
Adult-onset asthma affects 10% of all adults, and the majority of asthma sufferers are not using their inhalers correctly. Find out how to manage adult-onset asthma.
02:55 Excavator
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, learn how to make an excellent and "super cool" excavator!
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
Travel through western Kyushu, where Japan-Europe trade began 500 years ago. We track down customs and crafts that evolved over centuries in a region that was once at the forefront of Japan's culture.
03:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice snacks: traditional food with surprising diversity.
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 MEGAFIRES: Part 1
A co-production with France, will focus on megafires across the world. The key driver of frequent megafires is the increasing pace of climate change. Part 1 explores the mechanism and countermeasures.
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 MEGAFIRES: Part 2
A coproduction with France, will focus on megafires. Part2 shows how megafires are affecting the environment.From Siberia to the Amazon and Indonesia, they're accelerating the speed of global warming.
NHK WORLD-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 episode features a company producing low-cost customizable satellites that can be used in a variety of ways such as for monitoring crops or to help ships navigate through icy arctic waters.
06:40 The Signs
This series will focus on the latest movements in the age of New Normal.
06:55 Excavator
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, learn how to make an excellent and "super cool" excavator!
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
Travel through western Kyushu, where Japan-Europe trade began 500 years ago. We track down customs and crafts that evolved over centuries in a region that was once at the forefront of Japan's culture.
07:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice snacks: traditional food with surprising diversity.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 NHK Documentary
In the series "2030" we tackle the challenges facing humanity over the next decade. We start with the pivotal issue of climate change, exploring what it might take to avoid a disastrous tipping point.
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!
Adult-onset asthma affects 10% of all adults, and the majority of asthma sufferers are not using their inhalers correctly. Find out how to manage adult-onset asthma.
09:55 Easy Japanese
#31 Why don't we all go together? / To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say "isshoni" (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. "ikimasu" to "ikimasen," and finally add "ka."
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
As an island nation, Japan is surrounded by marine life. Discover gifts from the sea that have been an important part of seasonal events and celebrations for centuries.
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
A 4th-generation tuna wholesaler at Toyosu Market struggles to stay afloat as COVID-19 forces many of his customers to close. What must he do to ensure that his business - and employees - survive?
11:42 Easy Travel Japanese
#6 Daijobu desu ka? Is it OK?/ When you want to ask if something is OK, say Daijobu desu ka? (Is it OK?) The phrase can also show concern about someone.
11:45 Wild Hokkaido!
This time, a Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives. His first destination is Mt. Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.
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 Long Journey for Peace
Tsuboi Sunao met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016. For the then 92-year-old atomic bomb survivor, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons.
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 episode features a company producing low-cost customizable satellites that can be used in a variety of ways such as for monitoring crops or to help ships navigate through icy arctic waters.
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 2-9.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.
13:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE
We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.
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
The capital of Spain for over 400 years, Madrid is one of Europe's most prominent cities. In the throes of transformation, the city is being renovated to reduce air pollution and enable pedestrians.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 NHK Documentary
In the series "2030" we tackle the challenges facing humanity over the next decade. We start with the pivotal issue of climate change, exploring what it might take to avoid a disastrous tipping point.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
As an island nation, Japan is surrounded by marine life. Discover gifts from the sea that have been an important part of seasonal events and celebrations for centuries.
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
A 4th-generation tuna wholesaler at Toyosu Market struggles to stay afloat as COVID-19 forces many of his customers to close. What must he do to ensure that his business - and employees - survive?
17:42 Easy Travel Japanese
#6 Daijobu desu ka? Is it OK?/ When you want to ask if something is OK, say Daijobu desu ka? (Is it OK?) The phrase can also show concern about someone.
17:45 Wild Hokkaido!
This time, a Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives. His first destination is Mt. Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.
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 episode features a company producing low-cost customizable satellites that can be used in a variety of ways such as for monitoring crops or to help ships navigate through icy arctic waters.
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 2-9.
18:50 Easy Japanese
#31 Why don't we all go together? / To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say "isshoni" (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, i.e. "ikimasu" to "ikimasen," and finally add "ka."
18:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "The Signs," which shows a civilian studying group starting on-line reading events under the declaration of a state of emergency caused by Covid-19 pandemic.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 Long Journey for Peace
Tsuboi Sunao met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016. For the then 92-year-old atomic bomb survivor, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:10 NHK Documentary
In the series "2030" we tackle the challenges facing humanity over the next decade. We start with the pivotal issue of climate change, exploring what it might take to avoid a disastrous tipping point.
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
The capital of Spain for over 400 years, Madrid is one of Europe's most prominent cities. In the throes of transformation, the city is being renovated to reduce air pollution and enable pedestrians.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:10 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
As an island nation, Japan is surrounded by marine life. Discover gifts from the sea that have been an important part of seasonal events and celebrations for centuries.
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
A 4th-generation tuna wholesaler at Toyosu Market struggles to stay afloat as COVID-19 forces many of his customers to close. What must he do to ensure that his business - and employees - survive?
23:42 Easy Travel Japanese
#6 Daijobu desu ka? Is it OK?/ When you want to ask if something is OK, say Daijobu desu ka? (Is it OK?) The phrase can also show concern about someone.
23:45 Wild Hokkaido!
This time, a Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives. His first destination is Mt. Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Medical Frontiers
The discovery of natural killer T cells, or NKT cells, is called one of the "pillars of immunology." The historic finding led to the development of a new cancer therapy by Japanese researchers.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 J-MELO
Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week are five-piece dance-and-vocal group Bullet Train and a duo called NAKANEKANA, who are blowing up on social media thanks to their videos.
06:40 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "When is it?" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! And you'll realize "Japanese is easy"!
06:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE
We travel to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.
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 Long Journey for Peace
Tsuboi Sunao met the US President in Hiroshima in 2016. For the then 92-year-old atomic bomb survivor, the encounter was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 Japan's Top inventions(28min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, a home gaming console and smartphone springs.
08:40 BOSAI: Home Flooding
In 2018, Okayama Prefecture's town of Mabi was severely damaged by flooding from heavy rain and many people died in their homes. We'll examine new measures being taken to combat home flooding.
08:55 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 "Ms. Hammer Critic"...
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 Somewhere Street
The capital of Spain for over 400 years, Madrid is one of Europe's most prominent cities. In the throes of transformation, the city is being renovated to reduce air pollution and enable pedestrians.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
10:30 Where We Call Home
We follow US-born Shelley Clarke in her efforts to reinvigorate picturesque Sasama, her village of adoption in Shizuoka, and meet Korean Kim Eunyoung, whose cooking school offers online lessons.
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 Direct Talk
Only 16 people were selected as referees for the judo competition at the recent Tokyo Olympics. Amano Akiko was one of them. She tells us about the international appeal of this Japanese sport.
11:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc makes a bento featuring fried cod and vegetables. Maki shows off bento she's made using the versatile 3S sauce. Bento Trip heads to Ueno and features an inarizushi bento with a 160-year history.
11:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Pointing out a senior coworker's mistake. Kyaw Swar Aung, from Myanmar, works behind the scenes at Narita Airport. He'll tackle a roleplay challenge in which he notices a senior worker's mistake.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Kamo River: The Waterway that Created Kyoto.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week are five-piece dance-and-vocal group Bullet Train and a duo called NAKANEKANA, who are blowing up on social media thanks to their videos.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
A ride from one edge to the other of Japan's smallest prefecture, where a relative scarcity of natural resources has been historically offset by an unrelenting drive to create outstanding quality.
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
Hori Takahide spent seven years making the globally acclaimed animated feature film "Junk Head," doing everything from character and set design to cinematography, editing and music.
15:30 Where We Call Home
We follow US-born Shelley Clarke in her efforts to reinvigorate picturesque Sasama, her village of adoption in Shizuoka, and meet Korean Kim Eunyoung, whose cooking school offers online lessons.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:23 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE
It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.
16:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc makes a bento featuring fried cod and vegetables. Maki shows off bento she's made using the versatile 3S sauce. Bento Trip heads to Ueno and features an inarizushi bento with a 160-year history.
16:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Pointing out a senior coworker's mistake. Kyaw Swar Aung, from Myanmar, works behind the scenes at Narita Airport. He'll tackle a roleplay challenge in which he notices a senior worker's mistake.
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
Only 16 people were selected as referees for the judo competition at the recent Tokyo Olympics. Amano Akiko was one of them. She tells us about the international appeal of this Japanese sport.
17:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Kamo River: The Waterway that Created Kyoto.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
A ride from one edge to the other of Japan's smallest prefecture, where a relative scarcity of natural resources has been historically offset by an unrelenting drive to create outstanding quality.
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
Hori Takahide spent seven years making the globally acclaimed animated feature film "Junk Head," doing everything from character and set design to cinematography, editing and music.
19:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week are five-piece dance-and-vocal group Bullet Train and a duo called NAKANEKANA, who are blowing up on social media thanks to their videos.
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.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Where We Call Home
We follow US-born Shelley Clarke in her efforts to reinvigorate picturesque Sasama, her village of adoption in Shizuoka, and meet Korean Kim Eunyoung, whose cooking school offers online lessons.
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
Only 16 people were selected as referees for the judo competition at the recent Tokyo Olympics. Amano Akiko was one of them. She tells us about the international appeal of this Japanese sport.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE
It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.
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.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc makes a bento featuring fried cod and vegetables. Maki shows off bento she's made using the versatile 3S sauce. Bento Trip heads to Ueno and features an inarizushi bento with a 160-year history.
22:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Pointing out a senior coworker's mistake. Kyaw Swar Aung, from Myanmar, works behind the scenes at Narita Airport. He'll tackle a roleplay challenge in which he notices a senior worker's mistake.
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.
23:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Kamo River: The Waterway that Created Kyoto.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Science View
We'll see how sea level differences, on-the-spot measurements, and new computer simulations can help us better predict typhoons. And we'll see an ultra-detailed weather simulator for urban areas.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Where We Call Home
We follow US-born Shelley Clarke in her efforts to reinvigorate picturesque Sasama, her village of adoption in Shizuoka, and meet Korean Kim Eunyoung, whose cooking school offers online lessons.
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
Only 16 people were selected as referees for the judo competition at the recent Tokyo Olympics. Amano Akiko was one of them. She tells us about the international appeal of this Japanese sport.
02:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
A ride from one edge to the other of Japan's smallest prefecture, where a relative scarcity of natural resources has been historically offset by an unrelenting drive to create outstanding quality.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc makes a bento featuring fried cod and vegetables. Maki shows off bento she's made using the versatile 3S sauce. Bento Trip heads to Ueno and features an inarizushi bento with a 160-year history.
03:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Pointing out a senior coworker's mistake. Kyaw Swar Aung, from Myanmar, works behind the scenes at Narita Airport. He'll tackle a roleplay challenge in which he notices a senior worker's mistake.
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
Hori Takahide spent seven years making the globally acclaimed animated feature film "Junk Head," doing everything from character and set design to cinematography, editing and music.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE
It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.
05:00 NHK Documentary
In the series "2030" we tackle the challenges facing humanity over the next decade. We start with the pivotal issue of climate change, exploring what it might take to avoid a disastrous tipping point.
05:50 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
05:55 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
