NHK WORLD-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
Opening on March 14, Takanawa Gateway Station is the first addition to the Yamanote Line in 49 years. See how this large-scale project is transforming the area into a global hub.
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
What are farmers making in Tokyo? And what unique possibilities does farming in the capital have to offer? This time, we'll be unearthing the hidden potential of local Tokyo produce.
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
Rebecca Rockefeller co-founded the "Buy Nothing Project," that has 4 million members in 44 countries. The gift economy initiative gives and receives everything for free, reexamining consumer society.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 17, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 NINJA TRUTH
Long before the modern Japan we know today, the ninja worked secretly in the shadows for hundreds of years. Public records about the ninja are scarce.
03:45 Dig More Japan
Roughly two-thirds of Japan is covered in forest. In this new episode, we dig deep into some of the ways Japanese master woodworkers make use of these abundant timber resources.
03:55 Core Kyoto mini
Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.
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
Dominique Chen, known for his outstanding research in the field of information studies, talks about ways to achieve well-being through digital communications.
04:55 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?
05:00 Today's Close-Up
Increasing numbers of people are buying virtual gifts for their favorite livestreamers but some are getting into trouble after spending too much. We look at what's driving the social tipping craze.
05:30 RISING
Orihime, an avatar robot that enables remote communication by the housebound and pandemic hit businesses alike, now comes in a larger version that enables proxy work by those with mobility issues.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-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 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
This episode focuses on the traditional cracker known as senbei. Check out a classic grilling method and the latest in the snack's evolution.
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
What are farmers making in Tokyo? And what unique possibilities does farming in the capital have to offer? This time, we'll be unearthing the hidden potential of local Tokyo produce.
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 NINJA TRUTH
Long before the modern Japan we know today, the ninja worked secretly in the shadows for hundreds of years. Public records about the ninja are scarce.
08:45 Dig More Japan
Roughly two-thirds of Japan is covered in forest. In this new episode, we dig deep into some of the ways Japanese master woodworkers make use of these abundant timber resources.
08:55 Core Kyoto mini
Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.
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: 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?
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
The devasting disaster in Tohoku, northeast Japan, on March 11, 2011. Fukushima-born Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator focuses on the hard-hit Tohoku region, 9 years on.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 17, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
09:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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: Kyoto Glasswork, the artistry of sparkling elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative 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 Direct Talk
Doctor Waheed Arian arrived in the UK aged 15 as an Afghanistan refugee. Today he is the founder of a pioneering charity Arian Teleheal which helps save lives across the world.
11:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Connection. As we avoid physical interaction how can architecture, art, and design connect us across social divides? Architect Konno Chie removes barriers to people and spaces together.
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
Ukiyo-e. Traditional Japanese woodblock prints. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
This episode focuses on the traditional cracker known as senbei. Check out a classic grilling method and the latest in the snack's evolution.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 17, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:15 Direct Talk
Yukari Suzuki has been working for reconciliation between the Dutch, Japanese and Indonesian. How can people transcend division through dialogue?
15:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Glasswork, the artistry of sparkling elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative 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.
16:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:23 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Connection. As we avoid physical interaction how can architecture, art, and design connect us across social divides? Architect Konno Chie removes barriers to people and spaces together.
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
Doctor Waheed Arian arrived in the UK aged 15 as an Afghanistan refugee. Today he is the founder of a pioneering charity Arian Teleheal which helps save lives across the world.
17:30 Japanology Plus
Ukiyo-e. Traditional Japanese woodblock prints. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 17, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:15 Direct Talk
Yukari Suzuki has been working for reconciliation between the Dutch, Japanese and Indonesian. How can people transcend division through dialogue?
19:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
This episode focuses on the traditional cracker known as senbei. Check out a classic grilling method and the latest in the snack's evolution.
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 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Glasswork, the artistry of sparkling elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative 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
Doctor Waheed Arian arrived in the UK aged 15 as an Afghanistan refugee. Today he is the founder of a pioneering charity Arian Teleheal which helps save lives across the world.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
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 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Connection. As we avoid physical interaction how can architecture, art, and design connect us across social divides? Architect Konno Chie removes barriers to people and spaces together.
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 Japanology Plus
Ukiyo-e. Traditional Japanese woodblock prints. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Today's Close-Up
Atomic bomb survivor Tsuboi Sunao died in October at the age of 96. He overcame feelings of rage toward the United States to fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons. We look back on his life.
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: Kyoto Glasswork, the artistry of sparkling elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative 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
Doctor Waheed Arian arrived in the UK aged 15 as an Afghanistan refugee. Today he is the founder of a pioneering charity Arian Teleheal which helps save lives across the world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 18, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Connection. As we avoid physical interaction how can architecture, art, and design connect us across social divides? Architect Konno Chie removes barriers to people and spaces together.
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.
04:15 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.
04:28 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tohoku, northeast Japan. Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator seeks glimpses of sprites and spirits mysterious yet familiar presence in Tono, Iwate Pref.
04:33 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.
04:40 Direct Talk
Yukari Suzuki has been working for reconciliation between the Dutch, Japanese and Indonesian. How can people transcend division through dialogue?
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
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, emoji, the ideograms like smileys, hearts and food that help add fun to text messages.
05:15 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An exprerienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Today, Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. at Princeton University talks about race issue in the media and the ongoing right for a more just world.
05:30 Japanology Plus
Ukiyo-e. Traditional Japanese woodblock prints. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-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
Opening on March 14, Takanawa Gateway Station is the first addition to the Yamanote Line in 49 years. See how this large-scale project is transforming the area into a global hub.
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
Today: Kyoto Glasswork, the artistry of sparkling elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative 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.
08:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
08:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Connection. As we avoid physical interaction how can architecture, art, and design connect us across social divides? Architect Konno Chie removes barriers to people and spaces together.
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: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 18, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
09:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 June 2021, Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, was shut down. Meet the journalists searching for a new path in Hong Kong's rapidly changing political landscape.
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
We focus on an engineer who has developed an ice pack technology that can keep its temperature at -35 Celsius for several days and take a key role in vaccine transportation amid the COVID-situation.
11:30 Culture Crossroads
We meet Peru-born Okamura Albert, whose unique life experience inspired him to found a firm that helps foreign nationals in Japan with complicated procedures, such obtaining a visa status.
11:40 Selfie Japan!
We visit Tachikawa City in Tokyo. The central district is decorated with public art by artists from around world. At warehouse-turned studios, artists are working with the support from locals.
11:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Honda Tadashi 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! Featured recipe: Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
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 Explore Japan
The Captivating World of Escape Games: Escape Games have a simple rule: Solve the puzzle and escape the room. This program features Japan's real-life Escape Games and the people behind their creation.
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
Opening on March 14, Takanawa Gateway Station is the first addition to the Yamanote Line in 49 years. See how this large-scale project is transforming the area into a global hub.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 18, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:15 Direct Talk
Buku Jalanan Chow Kit is a school co-founded by Siti Rahayu who aims to provide education for poor and stateless children who live in the red light district of Malaysia.
15:30 Asia Insight
In June 2021, Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, was shut down. Meet the journalists searching for a new path in Hong Kong's rapidly changing political landscape.
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: Good or Evil Soul
We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?
16:30 Culture Crossroads
We meet Peru-born Okamura Albert, whose unique life experience inspired him to found a firm that helps foreign nationals in Japan with complicated procedures, such obtaining a visa status.
16:40 Selfie Japan!
We visit Tachikawa City in Tokyo. The central district is decorated with public art by artists from around world. At warehouse-turned studios, artists are working with the support from locals.
16:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Honda Tadashi 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! Featured recipe: Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
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
We focus on an engineer who has developed an ice pack technology that can keep its temperature at -35 Celsius for several days and take a key role in vaccine transportation amid the COVID-situation.
17:30 Explore Japan
The Captivating World of Escape Games: Escape Games have a simple rule: Solve the puzzle and escape the room. This program features Japan's real-life Escape Games and the people behind their creation.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 18, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:15 Direct Talk
Buku Jalanan Chow Kit is a school co-founded by Siti Rahayu who aims to provide education for poor and stateless children who live in the red light district of Malaysia.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Opening on March 14, Takanawa Gateway Station is the first addition to the Yamanote Line in 49 years. See how this large-scale project is transforming the area into a global hub.
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 June 2021, Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, was shut down. Meet the journalists searching for a new path in Hong Kong's rapidly changing political landscape.
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
We focus on an engineer who has developed an ice pack technology that can keep its temperature at -35 Celsius for several days and take a key role in vaccine transportation amid the COVID-situation.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Good or Evil Soul
We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?
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
We meet Peru-born Okamura Albert, whose unique life experience inspired him to found a firm that helps foreign nationals in Japan with complicated procedures, such obtaining a visa status.
22:40 Selfie Japan!
We visit Tachikawa City in Tokyo. The central district is decorated with public art by artists from around world. At warehouse-turned studios, artists are working with the support from locals.
22:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Honda Tadashi 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! Featured recipe: Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
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 Explore Japan
The Captivating World of Escape Games: Escape Games have a simple rule: Solve the puzzle and escape the room. This program features Japan's real-life Escape Games and the people behind their creation.
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
From spoons to floor mats, some Japanese companies are pushing the envelope of how paper can be used. This episode shows how advances in technology are helping to cut-back on plastic usage.
00:40 Five Frame for Love #1
Dynamic modeling Couple Taiki & Noah episode 1. Stylish & creative, but also living under societal pressure and changes, we document 5 "Frames" that shape young people's lives today.
00:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at aloha shirts: Hawaiian garments with a Japanese connection.
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 June 2021, Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, was shut down. Meet the journalists searching for a new path in Hong Kong's rapidly changing political landscape.
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
We focus on an engineer who has developed an ice pack technology that can keep its temperature at -35 Celsius for several days and take a key role in vaccine transportation amid the COVID-situation.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 19, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 Culture Crossroads
We meet Peru-born Okamura Albert, whose unique life experience inspired him to found a firm that helps foreign nationals in Japan with complicated procedures, such obtaining a visa status.
03:40 Selfie Japan!
We visit Tachikawa City in Tokyo. The central district is decorated with public art by artists from around world. At warehouse-turned studios, artists are working with the support from locals.
03:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Honda Tadashi 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! Featured recipe: Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
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
Buku Jalanan Chow Kit is a school co-founded by Siti Rahayu who aims to provide education for poor and stateless children who live in the red light district of Malaysia.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Good or Evil Soul
We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?
05:00 Medical Frontiers
The coronavirus pandemic has raised demand for telemedicine. In Japan, technology has been developed allowing doctors to diagnose patients remotely, whether they are on distant islands or overseas.
05:30 Explore Japan
The Captivating World of Escape Games: Escape Games have a simple rule: Solve the puzzle and escape the room. This program features Japan's real-life Escape Games and the people behind their creation.
NHK WORLD-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
Atomic bomb survivor Tsuboi Sunao died in October at the age of 96. He overcame feelings of rage toward the United States to fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons. We look back on his life.
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 June 2021, Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, was shut down. Meet the journalists searching for a new path in Hong Kong's rapidly changing political landscape.
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
We meet Peru-born Okamura Albert, whose unique life experience inspired him to found a firm that helps foreign nationals in Japan with complicated procedures, such obtaining a visa status.
08:40 Selfie Japan!
We visit Tachikawa City in Tokyo. The central district is decorated with public art by artists from around world. At warehouse-turned studios, artists are working with the support from locals.
08:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Honda Tadashi 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! Featured recipe: Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
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 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Good or Evil Soul
We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at aloha shirts: Hawaiian garments with a Japanese connection.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 19, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
09:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2021 Part1
QUEEN BEE! Mysterious four-piece band. Genie high! The J-pop genre has never seen a group as unconventional as this one. yama perform at Zojoji Temple. And Sakurazaka46 perform newest songs!
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 Sahel Rosa: A war orphan's journey
Japan-based actor Sahel Rosa embarks on a journey of self-discovery after her foster mother's cancer diagnosis. She visits Iraq, Bangladesh and her homeland Iran where, aged four, she lost everything.
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
loundraw is a multi-talented young creator gaining a lot of attention. His specialties include delicate use of light, detailed backgrounds, and expression that conveys a condensed movie-like story.
12:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
A groundbreaking salmon study in the open ocean is about to begin. But don't forget the rod and reel. These prized fish can reach depths approaching the deep sea. Why? The reason is unfathomable.
12:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
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
Atomic bomb survivor Tsuboi Sunao died in October at the age of 96. He overcame feelings of rage toward the United States to fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons. We look back on his life.
13:40 Five Frame for Love #1
Dynamic modeling Couple Taiki & Noah episode 1. Stylish & creative, but also living under societal pressure and changes, we document 5 "Frames" that shape young people's lives today.
13:55 Danko & Danta: Robot Danta
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a robot version of her friend Danta!
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 Four Seasons in Japan
This program takes you to the island of Tokunoshima, home to ancient species of flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world, including the Amami rabbit, crocodile newt, and poisonous habu.
14:20 We, in the Time of Corona
Successive headmasters of Kyoto's oldest ikebana school honor the spirit of imbuing life into the flowers they arrange. Senko Ikenobo discusses the importance and universality of living with nature.
14:25 Easy Japanese
#33 How long does it take to get in? / To ask how long something takes, say "donokurai" (how long and how much), then a verb like "machimasu" (to wait), and finally add "ka."
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 19, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 Japan'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, camera phones and electron microscopes.
15:40 Ani X Para World
For the first episode in our series on para-sports in the lead up to the Paralympics, we'll check out an anime by a top manga creator that shows off the thrills and spills of Football 5-a-side.
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 Nandore 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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2021 Part1
QUEEN BEE! Mysterious four-piece band. Genie high! The J-pop genre has never seen a group as unconventional as this one. yama perform at Zojoji Temple. And Sakurazaka46 perform newest songs!
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 Sahel Rosa: A war orphan's journey
Japan-based actor Sahel Rosa embarks on a journey of self-discovery after her foster mother's cancer diagnosis. She visits Iraq, Bangladesh and her homeland Iran where, aged four, she lost everything.
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 Ani X Para World
For the first episode in our series on para-sports in the lead up to the Paralympics, we'll check out an anime by a top manga creator that shows off the thrills and spills of Football 5-a-side.
18:25 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 Nandore Mr.Cray!"..
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 19, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 Anime Supernova
loundraw is a multi-talented young creator gaining a lot of attention. His specialties include delicate use of light, detailed backgrounds, and expression that conveys a condensed movie-like story.
19:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
A groundbreaking salmon study in the open ocean is about to begin. But don't forget the rod and reel. These prized fish can reach depths approaching the deep sea. Why? The reason is unfathomable.
19:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
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
Atomic bomb survivor Tsuboi Sunao died in October at the age of 96. He overcame feelings of rage toward the United States to fight for the abolition of nuclear weapons. We look back on his life.
20:40 Five Frame for Love #1
Dynamic modeling Couple Taiki & Noah episode 1. Stylish & creative, but also living under societal pressure and changes, we document 5 "Frames" that shape young people's lives today.
20:55 Danko & Danta: Robot Danta
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a robot version of her friend Danta!
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
In Japan, relocating from cities to rural areas is a growing trend, with public support available before and after relocation. The panelists compare this trend with situations in their home countries.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#33 How long does it take to get in? / To ask how long something takes, say "donokurai" (how long and how much), then a verb like "machimasu" (to wait), 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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2021 Part1
QUEEN BEE! Mysterious four-piece band. Genie high! The J-pop genre has never seen a group as unconventional as this one. yama perform at Zojoji Temple. And Sakurazaka46 perform newest songs!
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 Sahel Rosa: A war orphan's journey
Japan-based actor Sahel Rosa embarks on a journey of self-discovery after her foster mother's cancer diagnosis. She visits Iraq, Bangladesh and her homeland Iran where, aged four, she lost everything.
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, camera phones and electron microscopes.
00:40 Ani X Para World
For the first episode in our series on para-sports in the lead up to the Paralympics, we'll check out an anime by a top manga creator that shows off the thrills and spills of Football 5-a-side.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "DESIGN TALKS plus," which shows benefits of inconvenience. Our life is filled with convenient materials but some are "overly convenient." The show tells the opposite approach.
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
Asuka Umeda has been filling his "Self-learning" notebooks for the past 7 years, sparking a journey of new encounters and self-discovery. His unique writing style has already won him numerous awards.
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 Danko & Danta: Robot Danta
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a robot version of her friend Danta!
02:15 Four Seasons in Japan
This program takes you to the island of Tokunoshima, home to ancient species of flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world, including the Amami rabbit, crocodile newt, and poisonous habu.
02:25 We, in the Time of Corona
Successive headmasters of Kyoto's oldest ikebana school honor the spirit of imbuing life into the flowers they arrange. Senko Ikenobo discusses the importance and universality of living with nature.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 20, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 Anime Supernova
loundraw is a multi-talented young creator gaining a lot of attention. His specialties include delicate use of light, detailed backgrounds, and expression that conveys a condensed movie-like story.
03:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
A groundbreaking salmon study in the open ocean is about to begin. But don't forget the rod and reel. These prized fish can reach depths approaching the deep sea. Why? The reason is unfathomable.
03:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2021 Part1
QUEEN BEE! Mysterious four-piece band. Genie high! The J-pop genre has never seen a group as unconventional as this one. yama perform at Zojoji Temple. And Sakurazaka46 perform newest songs!
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 Sahel Rosa: A war orphan's journey
Japan-based actor Sahel Rosa embarks on a journey of self-discovery after her foster mother's cancer diagnosis. She visits Iraq, Bangladesh and her homeland Iran where, aged four, she lost everything.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 BIZ STREAM
From spoons to floor mats, some Japanese companies are pushing the envelope of how paper can be used. This episode shows how advances in technology are helping to cut-back on plastic usage.
06:40 Five Frame for Love #1
Dynamic modeling Couple Taiki & Noah episode 1. Stylish & creative, but also living under societal pressure and changes, we document 5 "Frames" that shape young people's lives today.
06:55 Danko & Danta: Robot Danta
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a robot version of her friend Danta!
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 Anime Supernova
loundraw is a multi-talented young creator gaining a lot of attention. His specialties include delicate use of light, detailed backgrounds, and expression that conveys a condensed movie-like story.
07:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
A groundbreaking salmon study in the open ocean is about to begin. But don't forget the rod and reel. These prized fish can reach depths approaching the deep sea. Why? The reason is unfathomable.
07:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
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
Asuka Umeda has been filling his "Self-learning" notebooks for the past 7 years, sparking a journey of new encounters and self-discovery. His unique writing style has already won him numerous awards.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
This program takes you to the island of Tokunoshima, home to ancient species of flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world, including the Amami rabbit, crocodile newt, and poisonous habu.
09:20 We, in the Time of Corona
Successive headmasters of Kyoto's oldest ikebana school honor the spirit of imbuing life into the flowers they arrange. Senko Ikenobo discusses the importance and universality of living with nature.
09:25 Easy Japanese
#33 How long does it take to get in? / To ask how long something takes, say "donokurai" (how long and how much), then a verb like "machimasu" (to wait), and finally add "ka."
09:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 20, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
09:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2021 Part2
Featuring CHAI, Hanazawa Kana, Kito Akari and Umamusume. Japan's top artists will share their music and messages with a world fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
Unable to adapt to changing times, a freight railway line in Akita makes its last run. During its final days, we interview the workers who kept it running and the local people who loved it.
11:40 Core Kyoto mini
The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.
11:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage, HANAZONO resort in Niseko, attracts many international tourists. Our program host experiences the very best powder snow with a "powder guide" on a variety of courses.
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 Face To Face
Photographer Miyako Ishiuchi focuses on the personal effects of the deceased, including the victims of the Hiroshima A-bomb to document the vestiges of time. Robert Campbell zooms in on her vision.
12:40 100 Ideas to Save the World
Four ways women are changing the world: spreading awareness of a little-known condition, finding jobs for asylum seekers, bringing women's soccer to the Middle East, and protecting sea turtle habitat.
12:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "DESIGN TALKS plus," which shows benefits of inconvenience. Our life is filled with convenient materials but some are "overly convenient." The show tells the opposite approach.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 BIZ STREAM
From spoons to floor mats, some Japanese companies are pushing the envelope of how paper can be used. This episode shows how advances in technology are helping to cut-back on plastic usage.
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 2-11.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at aloha shirts: Hawaiian garments with a Japanese connection.
13:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Secret Date
It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 Somewhere Street A Little Stroll
Let's have a short walk in the street of Shanxing in China where is close to Shanghai, which is famous for canals and Shanxing wine.
14:25 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.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 20, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 NHK Documentary
Asuka Umeda has been filling his "Self-learning" notebooks for the past 7 years, sparking a journey of new encounters and self-discovery. His unique writing style has already won him numerous awards.
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2021 Part2
Featuring CHAI, Hanazawa Kana, Kito Akari and Umamusume. Japan's top artists will share their music and messages with a world fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
Unable to adapt to changing times, a freight railway line in Akita makes its last run. During its final days, we interview the workers who kept it running and the local people who loved it.
17:40 Core Kyoto mini
The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.
17:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage, HANAZONO resort in Niseko, attracts many international tourists. Our program host experiences the very best powder snow with a "powder guide" on a variety of courses.
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 GRAND SUMO LIVE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts GRAND SUMO November Tournament Day 8 action live from Fukuoka, as top wrestlers reach the halfway point of the 15-day contest on November 21.
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 Face To Face
Photographer Miyako Ishiuchi focuses on the personal effects of the deceased, including the victims of the Hiroshima A-bomb to document the vestiges of time. Robert Campbell zooms in on her vision.
19:40 100 Ideas to Save the World
Four ways women are changing the world: spreading awareness of a little-known condition, finding jobs for asylum seekers, bringing women's soccer to the Middle East, and protecting sea turtle habitat.
19:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Secret Date
It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?
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
Asuka Umeda has been filling his "Self-learning" notebooks for the past 7 years, sparking a journey of new encounters and self-discovery. His unique writing style has already won him numerous awards.
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
Hobart is a port city in the center of Tasmania, an island south of Australia. Established by the British in the 19th century, it's a city with an intriguing history. Its residents honor tradition.
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 SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2021 Part2
Featuring CHAI, Hanazawa Kana, Kito Akari and Umamusume. Japan's top artists will share their music and messages with a world fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
Unable to adapt to changing times, a freight railway line in Akita makes its last run. During its final days, we interview the workers who kept it running and the local people who loved it.
23:40 Core Kyoto mini
The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.
23:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage, HANAZONO resort in Niseko, attracts many international tourists. Our program host experiences the very best powder snow with a "powder guide" on a variety of courses.
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
Various studies have shown that substances found in green tea called catechins have numerous health benefits. We look at their effects on viral infections, dementia and cancer.
