NHK WORLD-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
Japan's railway news, covered by NHK from July to December 2021. Join us as we take a look at some new and unique trains, as well as events, and say goodbye to some beloved trains.
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
Nakajima Setsuko and Malian Oussouby Sacko, specialists in architecture in Japan, discuss how the transformation and rebirth of modern buildings in Kyoto hold hints for the future.
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: Design Hunting in Kagoshima. At Kyushu's southern tip, Kagoshima has untouched landscapes, an active volcano, and designs that fuse the majesty of nature with delicate craftsmanship.
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: Clam-Digging
It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.
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 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 Jan. 20, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Bali's tourism industry was devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. One group of volunteers came together to help former tourism workers use their creativity to launch their own small businesses.
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
Fawzia Koofi was the first female Vice President of Afghanistan's National Assembly. The Nobel candidate has been fighting for women's rights for 20 years as the Taliban takes over the country.
11:30 Culture Crossroads
The power of haiku poems resonates worldwide. In 2021, an effort was made to share thoughts via haiku in many languages. What is revealed when we express our thoughts on life in just 17 syllables?
11:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Tanaka Takumi 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 Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! Featured recipe: Lamb Niku-jaga.
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
Nearly 70% of Japan is forested, leading Japanese people to incorporate wood into their lives since days long past. We visit 3 such regions to learn the secret of Japan's culture built around wood.
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
Japan's railway news, covered by NHK from July to December 2021. Join us as we take a look at some new and unique trains, as well as events, and say goodbye to some beloved trains.
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 Jan. 20, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Pietro Bartolo is a doctor. For 30 years he treated refugees from Africa on the Italian island of Lampedusa. Now, as a Member of the European Parliament, he defends the rights of immigrants.
15:30 Asia Insight
Bali's tourism industry was devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. One group of volunteers came together to help former tourism workers use their creativity to launch their own small businesses.
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: Takinogawa River
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.
16:30 Culture Crossroads
The power of haiku poems resonates worldwide. In 2021, an effort was made to share thoughts via haiku in many languages. What is revealed when we express our thoughts on life in just 17 syllables?
16:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Tanaka Takumi 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 Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! Featured recipe: Lamb Niku-jaga.
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
Fawzia Koofi was the first female Vice President of Afghanistan's National Assembly. The Nobel candidate has been fighting for women's rights for 20 years as the Taliban takes over the country.
17:30 Explore Japan
Nearly 70% of Japan is forested, leading Japanese people to incorporate wood into their lives since days long past. We visit 3 such regions to learn the secret of Japan's culture built around wood.
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 Jan. 20, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Pietro Bartolo is a doctor. For 30 years he treated refugees from Africa on the Italian island of Lampedusa. Now, as a Member of the European Parliament, he defends the rights of immigrants.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Japan's railway news, covered by NHK from July to December 2021. Join us as we take a look at some new and unique trains, as well as events, and say goodbye to some beloved trains.
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
Bali's tourism industry was devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. One group of volunteers came together to help former tourism workers use their creativity to launch their own small businesses.
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
Fawzia Koofi was the first female Vice President of Afghanistan's National Assembly. The Nobel candidate has been fighting for women's rights for 20 years as the Taliban takes over the country.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Takinogawa River
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.
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
The power of haiku poems resonates worldwide. In 2021, an effort was made to share thoughts via haiku in many languages. What is revealed when we express our thoughts on life in just 17 syllables?
22:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Tanaka Takumi 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 Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! Featured recipe: Lamb Niku-jaga.
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
Nearly 70% of Japan is forested, leading Japanese people to incorporate wood into their lives since days long past. We visit 3 such regions to learn the secret of Japan's culture built around wood.
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 shows how combining IoT technology with circular farming practices such as using chicken manure to heat greenhouses is proving to be just as good for farmers as it is the environment.
00:40 Five Frames for Love
Ryota, the Male Pole Dancer Rising Above Life - Field, Freedom. A world-renowned champion who rises above each and every obstacle, this is Ryota, the charismatic pole dancer.
00:55 Japanology Plus mini
We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles.This time we focus on bathrooms and learn how the bathing culture has evolved.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Asia Insight
Bali's tourism industry was devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. One group of volunteers came together to help former tourism workers use their creativity to launch their own small businesses.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:15 Direct Talk
Fawzia Koofi was the first female Vice President of Afghanistan's National Assembly. The Nobel candidate has been fighting for women's rights for 20 years as the Taliban takes over the country.
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 Jan. 21, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
The power of haiku poems resonates worldwide. In 2021, an effort was made to share thoughts via haiku in many languages. What is revealed when we express our thoughts on life in just 17 syllables?
03:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Tanaka Takumi 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 Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! Featured recipe: Lamb Niku-jaga.
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
Pietro Bartolo is a doctor. For 30 years he treated refugees from Africa on the Italian island of Lampedusa. Now, as a Member of the European Parliament, he defends the rights of immigrants.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Takinogawa River
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.
05:00 Medical Frontiers
This is the second episode on superfoods in Shimane, where the proportion of the population aged 100 or over is the highest in Japan. We introduce perilla and the lifestyles of the local elderly.
05:30 Explore Japan
Nearly 70% of Japan is forested, leading Japanese people to incorporate wood into their lives since days long past. We visit 3 such regions to learn the secret of Japan's culture built around wood.
NHK WORLD-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
27 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, young survivors are starting to speak up about their experiences. They want to make sure their memories are passed on to the next generation.
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
Bali's tourism industry was devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. One group of volunteers came together to help former tourism workers use their creativity to launch their own small businesses.
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
The power of haiku poems resonates worldwide. In 2021, an effort was made to share thoughts via haiku in many languages. What is revealed when we express our thoughts on life in just 17 syllables?
08:45 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Tanaka Takumi 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 Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! Featured recipe: Lamb Niku-jaga.
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: Takinogawa River
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.
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles.This time we focus on bathrooms and learn how the bathing culture has evolved.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 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 Jan. 21, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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 ABU TV SONG FESTIVAL 2021
Songs from across Asia rang out at this year's General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU). From Japan, Milet performed [inside you].
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 BENTO EXPO SPECIAL
Renowned American chef David Bouley is aiming to revitalize the restaurant industry through the creation a new style of innovative bentos. Bento Expo host Marc Matsumoto meets with him to discuss.
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
Up-and-coming creator Hosokawa Shin is known for his meticulous stop-motion animation and unique worldview formed by realistic sets and hand-crafted puppets.
12:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Scuba divers descend into the nighttime morass of a hundred thousand small slimy creatures extending in all directions. It's a squid run, a rarely seen soiree now at great risk due to climate change.
12:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Matcha sweets are loved globally, but matcha is originally green tea leaves ground to make tea. We visit Uji, Kyoto, famous for matcha, and see how it's used in the tea ceremony, a symbol of Japan.
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
27 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, young survivors are starting to speak up about their experiences. They want to make sure their memories are passed on to the next generation.
13:40 Five Frames for Love
Ryota, the Male Pole Dancer Rising Above Life - Field, Freedom. A world-renowned champion who rises above each and every obstacle, this is Ryota, the charismatic pole dancer.
13:55 Danko & Danta: Trash Can
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make cool things out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a stackable trash can!
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
Ringed by reeds, Fukushimagata Lagoon has nearly 60 islands of various sizes. In May, Oriental reed warblers arrive from Southeast Asia, their boisterous song signaling the start of a new life cycle.
14:20 We, in the Time of Corona
For former astronaut Chris Hadfield, life in self-isolation amid a pandemic is similar to that of an astronaut in space. We asked how he is coping with sequestering during this pandemic.
14:25 Easy Japanese
#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori desu."
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 Jan. 21, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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 A Century on Film
Youth revolt reached its turbulent peak in the late 1960s. Among those involved in protests were Stephen Hawking and Mick Jagger. Its momentum would lead to the fall of the East-West divide.
15:40 Ani X Para World
In episode five, we focus on wheelchair rugby. Legendary manga creator Chiba Tetsuya blends fiction with real life to tell the story of a young man who must overcome tragedy to achieve his dreams.
15:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The New Creature", etc.
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 ABU TV SONG FESTIVAL 2021
Songs from across Asia rang out at this year's General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU). From Japan, Milet performed [inside you].
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 BENTO EXPO SPECIAL
Renowned American chef David Bouley is aiming to revitalize the restaurant industry through the creation a new style of innovative bentos. Bento Expo host Marc Matsumoto meets with him to discuss.
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
In episode five, we focus on wheelchair rugby. Legendary manga creator Chiba Tetsuya blends fiction with real life to tell the story of a young man who must overcome tragedy to achieve his dreams.
18:25 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The New Creature", etc.
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 Jan. 21, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Up-and-coming creator Hosokawa Shin is known for his meticulous stop-motion animation and unique worldview formed by realistic sets and hand-crafted puppets.
19:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Scuba divers descend into the nighttime morass of a hundred thousand small slimy creatures extending in all directions. It's a squid run, a rarely seen soiree now at great risk due to climate change.
19:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Matcha sweets are loved globally, but matcha is originally green tea leaves ground to make tea. We visit Uji, Kyoto, famous for matcha, and see how it's used in the tea ceremony, a symbol of Japan.
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
27 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, young survivors are starting to speak up about their experiences. They want to make sure their memories are passed on to the next generation.
20:40 Five Frames for Love
Ryota, the Male Pole Dancer Rising Above Life - Field, Freedom. A world-renowned champion who rises above each and every obstacle, this is Ryota, the charismatic pole dancer.
20:55 Danko & Danta: Trash Can
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make cool things out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a stackable trash can!
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:10 COOL JAPAN
The panelists evaluate the unique customs and traditions by which snow has been dealt with and even utilized as a productive resource in the snowbound regions of Japan, which take up half of its area.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori desu."
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 ABU TV SONG FESTIVAL 2021
Songs from across Asia rang out at this year's General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU). From Japan, Milet performed [inside you].
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 BENTO EXPO SPECIAL
Renowned American chef David Bouley is aiming to revitalize the restaurant industry through the creation a new style of innovative bentos. Bento Expo host Marc Matsumoto meets with him to discuss.
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 A Century on Film
Youth revolt reached its turbulent peak in the late 1960s. Among those involved in protests were Stephen Hawking and Mick Jagger. Its momentum would lead to the fall of the East-West divide.
00:40 Ani X Para World
In episode five, we focus on wheelchair rugby. Legendary manga creator Chiba Tetsuya blends fiction with real life to tell the story of a young man who must overcome tragedy to achieve his dreams.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Wild Hokkaido!," which shows rafting on the river surrounded by snow-covered land in mid-winter. The presenter of the show was thrilled and excited by the beautiful nature.
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
As the global auto industry undergoes rapid and unprecedented upheaval in the rush to switch to fully electric vehicle technology, we investigate how Japan's carmakers are riding the wave of change.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 Danko & Danta: Trash Can
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make cool things out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a stackable trash can!
02:15 Four Seasons in Japan
Ringed by reeds, Fukushimagata Lagoon has nearly 60 islands of various sizes. In May, Oriental reed warblers arrive from Southeast Asia, their boisterous song signaling the start of a new life cycle.
02:25 We, in the Time of Corona
For former astronaut Chris Hadfield, life in self-isolation amid a pandemic is similar to that of an astronaut in space. We asked how he is coping with sequestering during this pandemic.
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 Jan. 22, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Up-and-coming creator Hosokawa Shin is known for his meticulous stop-motion animation and unique worldview formed by realistic sets and hand-crafted puppets.
03:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Scuba divers descend into the nighttime morass of a hundred thousand small slimy creatures extending in all directions. It's a squid run, a rarely seen soiree now at great risk due to climate change.
03:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Matcha sweets are loved globally, but matcha is originally green tea leaves ground to make tea. We visit Uji, Kyoto, famous for matcha, and see how it's used in the tea ceremony, a symbol of Japan.
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 ABU TV SONG FESTIVAL 2021
Songs from across Asia rang out at this year's General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU). From Japan, Milet performed [inside you].
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 BENTO EXPO SPECIAL
Renowned American chef David Bouley is aiming to revitalize the restaurant industry through the creation a new style of innovative bentos. Bento Expo host Marc Matsumoto meets with him to discuss.
NHK WORLD-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 shows how combining IoT technology with circular farming practices such as using chicken manure to heat greenhouses is proving to be just as good for farmers as it is the environment.
06:40 Five Frames for Love
Ryota, the Male Pole Dancer Rising Above Life - Field, Freedom. A world-renowned champion who rises above each and every obstacle, this is Ryota, the charismatic pole dancer.
06:55 Danko & Danta: Trash Can
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make cool things out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a stackable trash can!
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
Up-and-coming creator Hosokawa Shin is known for his meticulous stop-motion animation and unique worldview formed by realistic sets and hand-crafted puppets.
07:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Scuba divers descend into the nighttime morass of a hundred thousand small slimy creatures extending in all directions. It's a squid run, a rarely seen soiree now at great risk due to climate change.
07:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Matcha sweets are loved globally, but matcha is originally green tea leaves ground to make tea. We visit Uji, Kyoto, famous for matcha, and see how it's used in the tea ceremony, a symbol of Japan.
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
As the global auto industry undergoes rapid and unprecedented upheaval in the rush to switch to fully electric vehicle technology, we investigate how Japan's carmakers are riding the wave of change.
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
Ringed by reeds, Fukushimagata Lagoon has nearly 60 islands of various sizes. In May, Oriental reed warblers arrive from Southeast Asia, their boisterous song signaling the start of a new life cycle.
09:20 We, in the Time of Corona
For former astronaut Chris Hadfield, life in self-isolation amid a pandemic is similar to that of an astronaut in space. We asked how he is coping with sequestering during this pandemic.
09:25 Easy Japanese
#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori desu."
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 Jan. 22, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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 How to be Likable in a Crisis #3
Kanzaki Makoto's likability helped him glide through life until he gets caught up in a web of corruption at his PR job at a college. This black comedy is a microcosm of modern Japan.
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
Three-year-old Sorachi's parents are both deaf, so he uses both speech and sign language at home. But there are things he doesn't understand. This is the story of a family finding new ways to bond.
11:35 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.
11:40 Core Kyoto mini
Tsubo-niwa, life enhanced by quintessential spaces. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
11:45 Wild Hokkaido!
The volcanic Mt. Furanodake rises with a diverse environment. The program host sets out on a hike through a deep forest, and reaches a marshland formed by rainwater collecting on top of the lava.
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
A former financial analyst from the UK, David Atkinson is the CEO of a company that specializes in restoring Japanese architectural heritage. He discusses ways to pass on tradition and ensure funding.
12:40 Four Seasons in Japan
Surrounded by forest, the calm waters of Tsukumo Bay provide an ideal hunting ground for ospreys. Red claw crabs also take advantage of land and sea to flourish in an interconnected web of life.
12:50 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
12:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Wild Hokkaido!," which shows rafting on the river surrounded by snow-covered land in mid-winter. The presenter of the show was thrilled and excited by the beautiful nature.
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 shows how combining IoT technology with circular farming practices such as using chicken manure to heat greenhouses is proving to be just as good for farmers as it is the environment.
13:40 Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-3.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
We bring you a five-minute digest of "Japanology Plus," a show that explores Japanese culture from various angles.This time we focus on bathrooms and learn how the bathing culture has evolved.
13:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Airing Laundry
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.
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 mini
Located in the northwest region of China, Dunhuang flourished as a major stop along the Silk Road for more than 2000 years. In this episode we meet residents who cherish their time-honored traditions.
14:25 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 Jan. 22, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
As the global auto industry undergoes rapid and unprecedented upheaval in the rush to switch to fully electric vehicle technology, we investigate how Japan's carmakers are riding the wave of change.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 How to be Likable in a Crisis #3
Kanzaki Makoto's likability helped him glide through life until he gets caught up in a web of corruption at his PR job at a college. This black comedy is a microcosm of modern Japan.
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 Core Kyoto mini
Tsubo-niwa, life enhanced by quintessential spaces. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
17:15 Wild Hokkaido!
The volcanic Mt. Furanodake rises with a diverse environment. The program host sets out on a hike through a deep forest, and reaches a marshland formed by rainwater collecting on top of the lava.
17:30 GRAND SUMO LIVE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts GRAND SUMO January Tournament Final Day action live from the Kokugikan Sumo Stadium in Tokyo, as the tournament champion and special prize winners will be interviewed.
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
A former financial analyst from the UK, David Atkinson is the CEO of a company that specializes in restoring Japanese architectural heritage. He discusses ways to pass on tradition and ensure funding.
19:40 Four Seasons in Japan
Surrounded by forest, the calm waters of Tsukumo Bay provide an ideal hunting ground for ospreys. Red claw crabs also take advantage of land and sea to flourish in an interconnected web of life.
19:50 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
19:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Airing Laundry
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.
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
As the global auto industry undergoes rapid and unprecedented upheaval in the rush to switch to fully electric vehicle technology, we investigate how Japan's carmakers are riding the wave of change.
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
Paraguay's capital city of Asuncion was established by Spanish colonialists during the 16th century. In this episode we explore the city, meeting residents who love its traditions and unique culture.
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 How to be Likable in a Crisis #3
Kanzaki Makoto's likability helped him glide through life until he gets caught up in a web of corruption at his PR job at a college. This black comedy is a microcosm of modern Japan.
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
Three-year-old Sorachi's parents are both deaf, so he uses both speech and sign language at home. But there are things he doesn't understand. This is the story of a family finding new ways to bond.
23:35 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.
23:40 Core Kyoto mini
Tsubo-niwa, life enhanced by quintessential spaces. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
23:45 Wild Hokkaido!
The volcanic Mt. Furanodake rises with a diverse environment. The program host sets out on a hike through a deep forest, and reaches a marshland formed by rainwater collecting on top of the lava.
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
Japanese doctors have developed a way to regenerate neurons damaged by stroke. It involves transplanting cells from a patient's bone marrow into the brain and shows promise in clinical trials.
NHK WORLD-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 SONGS OF TOKYO the 2022 J-POP!
The first episode of 2022 will take a deep dive into the world of Japanese music.Take a comprehensive look at J-POP straight from the frontlines on SONGS OF TOKYO!
06:40 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "This is expensive, isn't it?" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! And you'll realize "Japanese is easy!"
06:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Airing Laundry
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.
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 Face to Face
A former financial analyst from the UK, David Atkinson is the CEO of a company that specializes in restoring Japanese architectural heritage. He discusses ways to pass on tradition and ensure funding.
07:40 Four Seasons in Japan
Surrounded by forest, the calm waters of Tsukumo Bay provide an ideal hunting ground for ospreys. Red claw crabs also take advantage of land and sea to flourish in an interconnected web of life.
07:50 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
07:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Wild Hokkaido!," which shows rafting on the river surrounded by snow-covered land in mid-winter. The presenter of the show was thrilled and excited by the beautiful nature.
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 A Century on Film
Youth revolt reached its turbulent peak in the late 1960s. Among those involved in protests were Stephen Hawking and Mick Jagger. Its momentum would lead to the fall of the East-West divide.
08:40 Ani X Para World
In episode five, we focus on wheelchair rugby. Legendary manga creator Chiba Tetsuya blends fiction with real life to tell the story of a young man who must overcome tragedy to achieve his dreams.
08:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The New Creature", etc.
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 mini
Located in the northwest region of China, Dunhuang flourished as a major stop along the Silk Road for more than 2000 years. In this episode we meet residents who cherish their time-honored traditions.
09:25 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 Jan. 23, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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 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 meet Chinese-born Xu Haoyu, a survivor of the 2021 mudslides in Atami City, as well as Xia Dezheng, also from China, who develops meals for the elderly at a major food manufacturer in Hiroshima.
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
In 2018 and 2019, Kon Hiyori won back-to-back second-place trophies in the women's openweight division of the Sumo World Championships. She's getting more people interested in sumo wrestling.
11:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc's bento features fried eggplant cups stuffed with sweet and savory miso dip. From Maki, a tender Wafu Steak Bento. And on Bento Trip, a look at Malaysia's favorite portable food, Nasi Lemak.
11:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: making a polite request to a superior. Jorge Andres Arevalos Ibarra, from Paraguay, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he makes a polite request to a higher-up.
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. Ice monsters: The Mountains of Zao.
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 SONGS OF TOKYO the 2022 J-POP!
The first episode of 2022 will take a deep dive into the world of Japanese music.Take a comprehensive look at J-POP straight from the frontlines on SONGS OF TOKYO!
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 Jan. 23, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
The biwa is a wooden lute traditionally used in Japanese classical music. Italian-born Doriano Sulis makes and restores Chikuzen-style biwa, and is working to pass down his craft to a new generation.
15:30 Where We Call Home
We meet Chinese-born Xu Haoyu, a survivor of the 2021 mudslides in Atami City, as well as Xia Dezheng, also from China, who develops meals for the elderly at a major food manufacturer in Hiroshima.
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(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
16:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc's bento features fried eggplant cups stuffed with sweet and savory miso dip. From Maki, a tender Wafu Steak Bento. And on Bento Trip, a look at Malaysia's favorite portable food, Nasi Lemak.
16:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: making a polite request to a superior. Jorge Andres Arevalos Ibarra, from Paraguay, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he makes a polite request to a higher-up.
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
In 2018 and 2019, Kon Hiyori won back-to-back second-place trophies in the women's openweight division of the Sumo World Championships. She's getting more people interested in sumo wrestling.
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. Ice monsters: The Mountains of Zao.
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 Jan. 23, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
The biwa is a wooden lute traditionally used in Japanese classical music. Italian-born Doriano Sulis makes and restores Chikuzen-style biwa, and is working to pass down his craft to a new generation.
19:30 SONGS OF TOKYO the 2022 J-POP!
The first episode of 2022 will take a deep dive into the world of Japanese music.Take a comprehensive look at J-POP straight from the frontlines on SONGS OF TOKYO!
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 meet Chinese-born Xu Haoyu, a survivor of the 2021 mudslides in Atami City, as well as Xia Dezheng, also from China, who develops meals for the elderly at a major food manufacturer in Hiroshima.
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
In 2018 and 2019, Kon Hiyori won back-to-back second-place trophies in the women's openweight division of the Sumo World Championships. She's getting more people interested in sumo wrestling.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
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's bento features fried eggplant cups stuffed with sweet and savory miso dip. From Maki, a tender Wafu Steak Bento. And on Bento Trip, a look at Malaysia's favorite portable food, Nasi Lemak.
22:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: making a polite request to a superior. Jorge Andres Arevalos Ibarra, from Paraguay, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he makes a polite request to a higher-up.
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. Ice monsters: The Mountains of Zao.
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
Jellyfish are central to marine biodiversity, with more than 4,000 species globally. This episode follows a JAMSTEC research team that's been discovering deep-sea jellyfish one after another.
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 meet Chinese-born Xu Haoyu, a survivor of the 2021 mudslides in Atami City, as well as Xia Dezheng, also from China, who develops meals for the elderly at a major food manufacturer in Hiroshima.
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
In 2018 and 2019, Kon Hiyori won back-to-back second-place trophies in the women's openweight division of the Sumo World Championships. She's getting more people interested in sumo wrestling.
02:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
On a winter ride through Ibaraki, we explore a famous lake, go hill climbing, feel the samurai spirit in a kendo hall, and enjoy the fishermen's cuisine hotel brothers are keeping alive.
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's bento features fried eggplant cups stuffed with sweet and savory miso dip. From Maki, a tender Wafu Steak Bento. And on Bento Trip, a look at Malaysia's favorite portable food, Nasi Lemak.
03:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: making a polite request to a superior. Jorge Andres Arevalos Ibarra, from Paraguay, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he makes a polite request to a higher-up.
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
The biwa is a wooden lute traditionally used in Japanese classical music. Italian-born Doriano Sulis makes and restores Chikuzen-style biwa, and is working to pass down his craft to a new generation.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
05:00 NHK Documentary
As the global auto industry undergoes rapid and unprecedented upheaval in the rush to switch to fully electric vehicle technology, we investigate how Japan's carmakers are riding the wave of change.
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.
