NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:15 Somewhere Street mini
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. It was built by European settlers in the 19th century. It has a free spirit that allows both men and women to chase their dreams and let their talents soar.
06:30 SDGs Challengers
Watanabe Takahito raises edible crickets with the aim of establishing a sustainable food production system. How can eating insects contribute to achieving the SDGs? What issues need to be resolved?
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
07:30 Asia Insight
Photographer Rat Puanrak runs a feeding site on Thailand's Phuket Island for migrating Himalayan Vultures. We follow his tireless efforts to save the endangered birds of prey from extinction.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 Culture Crossroads
After the Great East Japan Earthquake on 2011, the song "Flowers Will Bloom" was created in support of those affected by the disaster. Now the song is about to be reborn in 11 languages!
08:45 Zero Waste Life
In Japan over 3 million vehicles a year are scrapped. Auto wrecker Kitamura Masanori reuses seatbelts and airbags, which are very sturdy and seldom degrade, to create what he calls, the "Tough Bag."
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: A Fashion Night
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at bladed tools. Traditional techniques are used to make a range of state-of-the-art items.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 J-Arena
We explore the world of "Superhuman Sports", a movement started in Japan employing the latest tech to create truly barrier-free sporting experiences that can transcend all physical limitations.
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 Trail to Oishii Tokyo
Hot pots are king during winter in Japan and they feature the season's delicacies. From a sumo stable in Tokyo to a fishing port in Aomori, discover the ingredients that make the season so special.
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 A Monk's Lessons Living amid Death
As the COVID pandemic rages, how can we come to accept death and live alongside it? This program takes you on a journey to a sacred place where people search for relief and answers.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN: TOKYO TO CHIBA
On an icy winter ride from northern Tokyo into neighboring Chiba, we meet a number of artists with one thing in common - the many years they have spent perfecting their traditional arts.
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 SDGs Challengers
Watanabe Takahito raises edible crickets with the aim of establishing a sustainable food production system. How can eating insects contribute to achieving the SDGs? What issues need to be resolved?
13:40 The Signs
Carbon recycling converts CO2 into useful resources. We take a closer look at the latest technologies, such as using microbes to make CO2 into biofuel, and research that synthesizes plastic from it.
13:55 Danko & Danta: Dinosaur
The cardboard girl, Danko, her friend, Danta, and the craft master Mr.Snips, together will make familiar toys for kids. In this episode, we will make a dinosaur that comes with a fun surprise!
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 COOL JAPAN
Teishoku, the standard set meals served in Japan, are starting to gain popularity overseas. The panelists visit various places serving teishoku and discuss what makes the format unique and attractive.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#45 Would you check the Japanese in my email? / To politely ask someone to do something, use a "te" form verb and "moraemasen ka." For example, "chekku-shite moraemasen ka" (would you check?).
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, bottled green tea: green tea sold in bottles made from PET plastic.
15:25 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, rubber stamps that render text unreadable in order to protect personal information.
15:40 BOSAI: Soil Liquefaction
When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water. This is called liquefaction. Buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it.
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 Algorithm Exercise", 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 Trail to Oishii Tokyo
Hot pots are king during winter in Japan and they feature the season's delicacies. From a sumo stable in Tokyo to a fishing port in Aomori, discover the ingredients that make the season so special.
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 A Monk's Lessons Living amid Death
As the COVID pandemic rages, how can we come to accept death and live alongside it? This program takes you on a journey to a sacred place where people search for relief and answers.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, bottled green tea: green tea sold in bottles made from PET plastic.
18:25 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, rubber stamps that render text unreadable in order to protect personal information.
18:40 BOSAI: Soil Liquefaction
When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water. This is called liquefaction. Buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it.
18:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Algorithm Exercise", etc.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN: TOKYO TO CHIBA
On an icy winter ride from northern Tokyo into neighboring Chiba, we meet a number of artists with one thing in common - the many years they have spent perfecting their traditional arts.
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 SDGs Challengers
Watanabe Takahito raises edible crickets with the aim of establishing a sustainable food production system. How can eating insects contribute to achieving the SDGs? What issues need to be resolved?
20:40 The Signs
Carbon recycling converts CO2 into useful resources. We take a closer look at the latest technologies, such as using microbes to make CO2 into biofuel, and research that synthesizes plastic from it.
20:55 Danko & Danta: Dinosaur
The cardboard girl, Danko, her friend, Danta, and the craft master Mr.Snips, together will make familiar toys for kids. In this episode, we will make a dinosaur that comes with a fun surprise!
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
Teishoku, the standard set meals served in Japan, are starting to gain popularity overseas. The panelists visit various places serving teishoku and discuss what makes the format unique and attractive.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#45 Would you check the Japanese in my email? / To politely ask someone to do something, use a "te" form verb and "moraemasen ka." For example, "chekku-shite moraemasen ka" (would you check?).
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 Trail to Oishii Tokyo
Hot pots are king during winter in Japan and they feature the season's delicacies. From a sumo stable in Tokyo to a fishing port in Aomori, discover the ingredients that make the season so special.
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 A Monk's Lessons Living amid Death
As the COVID pandemic rages, how can we come to accept death and live alongside it? This program takes you on a journey to a sacred place where people search for relief and answers.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, bottled green tea: green tea sold in bottles made from PET plastic.
00:25 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, rubber stamps that render text unreadable in order to protect personal information.
00:40 BOSAI: Soil Liquefaction
When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water. This is called liquefaction. Buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Zero Waste Life," which presents Japanese "Mottai-nai" philosophy. In this episode, we show Toy-Doctor Suzuki, who repairs all kinds of toys with no price but kids' smiles.
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
Kazuo Hasegawa was an expert on dementia. Now, diagnosed with the disease, the doctor has become a patient. He wants to show the world what dementia really is by sharing his innermost feelings.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 COOL JAPAN
Teishoku, the standard set meals served in Japan, are starting to gain popularity overseas. The panelists visit various places serving teishoku and discuss what makes the format unique and attractive.
02:55 Danko & Danta: Dinosaur
The cardboard girl, Danko, her friend, Danta, and the craft master Mr.Snips, together will make familiar toys for kids. In this episode, we will make a dinosaur that comes with a fun surprise!
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN: TOKYO TO CHIBA
On an icy winter ride from northern Tokyo into neighboring Chiba, we meet a number of artists with one thing in common - the many years they have spent perfecting their traditional arts.
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 Trail to Oishii Tokyo
Hot pots are king during winter in Japan and they feature the season's delicacies. From a sumo stable in Tokyo to a fishing port in Aomori, discover the ingredients that make the season so special.
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 A Monk's Lessons Living amid Death
As the COVID pandemic rages, how can we come to accept death and live alongside it? This program takes you on a journey to a sacred place where people search for relief and answers.
NHK WORLD-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
Blockchain technology that is normally used to validate and protect digital art is now being applied to physical art, allowing for quick and easy verification of authenticity and ownership.
06:40 The Signs
Carbon recycling converts CO2 into useful resources. We take a closer look at the latest technologies, such as using microbes to make CO2 into biofuel, and research that synthesizes plastic from it.
06:55 Danko & Danta: Dinosaur
The cardboard girl, Danko, her friend, Danta, and the craft master Mr.Snips, together will make familiar toys for kids. In this episode, we will make a dinosaur that comes with a fun surprise!
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN: TOKYO TO CHIBA
On an icy winter ride from northern Tokyo into neighboring Chiba, we meet a number of artists with one thing in common - the many years they have spent perfecting their traditional arts.
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
Kazuo Hasegawa was an expert on dementia. Now, diagnosed with the disease, the doctor has become a patient. He wants to show the world what dementia really is by sharing his innermost feelings.
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 COOL JAPAN
Teishoku, the standard set meals served in Japan, are starting to gain popularity overseas. The panelists visit various places serving teishoku and discuss what makes the format unique and attractive.
09:55 Easy Japanese
#45 Would you check the Japanese in my email? / To politely ask someone to do something, use a "te" form verb and "moraemasen ka." For example, "chekku-shite moraemasen ka" (would you check?).
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 To Heal the Heart #1
Based on true events, this program depicts the life of a young psychiatrist who, despite being a victim himself, compassionately cares for others who are decimated by the Great Hanshin Earthquake.
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
Minami Shintaro is a young guest house owner with the knack of attracting people. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, he launched a project to revitalize his community by connecting people. What drives him?
11:40 Core Kyoto mini
Kagai, Kyoto's entertainment district where elegant dreams bloom. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
11:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Shimukappu is an area that gets severely cold. The program host explores the forest on a fat bike, which can be ridden easily through snowy terrain and enjoys the scenery and fresh snow.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:10 The Professionals
Search and rescue dog trainer Kaida Hiroshi (57) is a pioneer in his field. Even when his training facility was lost during historic rainfall, he and his dogs set out at once on search missions.
12:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Zero Waste Life," which presents Japanese "Mottai-nai" philosophy. In this episode, we show Toy-Doctor Suzuki, who repairs all kinds of toys with no price but kids' smiles.
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
Blockchain technology that is normally used to validate and protect digital art is now being applied to physical art, allowing for quick and easy verification of authenticity and ownership.
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 1-6.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at bladed tools. Traditional techniques are used to make a range of state-of-the-art items.
13:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
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
Orvieto, in central Italy, was settled by the Etruscans in 9th century BC. A city of mystery, its hidden history is due to an underground cave network with passages spread like a maze below the city.
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
Kazuo Hasegawa was an expert on dementia. Now, diagnosed with the disease, the doctor has become a patient. He wants to show the world what dementia really is by sharing his innermost feelings.
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 To Heal the Heart #1
Based on true events, this program depicts the life of a young psychiatrist who, despite being a victim himself, compassionately cares for others who are decimated by the Great Hanshin Earthquake.
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
Minami Shintaro is a young guest house owner with the knack of attracting people. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, he launched a project to revitalize his community by connecting people. What drives him?
17:40 Core Kyoto mini
Kagai, Kyoto's entertainment district where elegant dreams bloom. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
17:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Shimukappu is an area that gets severely cold. The program host explores the forest on a fat bike, which can be ridden easily through snowy terrain and enjoys the scenery and fresh snow.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 BIZ STREAM
Blockchain technology that is normally used to validate and protect digital art is now being applied to physical art, allowing for quick and easy verification of authenticity and ownership.
18:40 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 1-6.
18:50 Easy Japanese
#45 Would you check the Japanese in my email? / To politely ask someone to do something, use a "te" form verb and "moraemasen ka." For example, "chekku-shite moraemasen ka" (would you check?).
18:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Zero Waste Life," which presents Japanese "Mottai-nai" philosophy. In this episode, we show Toy-Doctor Suzuki, who repairs all kinds of toys with no price but kids' smiles.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 The Professionals
Search and rescue dog trainer Kaida Hiroshi (57) is a pioneer in his field. Even when his training facility was lost during historic rainfall, he and his dogs set out at once on search missions.
19:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
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
Kazuo Hasegawa was an expert on dementia. Now, diagnosed with the disease, the doctor has become a patient. He wants to show the world what dementia really is by sharing his innermost feelings.
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
Orvieto, in central Italy, was settled by the Etruscans in 9th century BC. A city of mystery, its hidden history is due to an underground cave network with passages spread like a maze below the city.
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 To Heal the Heart #1
Based on true events, this program depicts the life of a young psychiatrist who, despite being a victim himself, compassionately cares for others who are decimated by the Great Hanshin Earthquake.
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
Minami Shintaro is a young guest house owner with the knack of attracting people. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, he launched a project to revitalize his community by connecting people. What drives him?
23:40 Core Kyoto mini
Kagai, Kyoto's entertainment district where elegant dreams bloom. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
23:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Shimukappu is an area that gets severely cold. The program host explores the forest on a fat bike, which can be ridden easily through snowy terrain and enjoys the scenery and fresh snow.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Medical Frontiers
The world's first virus therapy drug targeting malignant brain tumors has won approval for use in Japan. Its development results from the efforts of doctors in Japan and the US.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 J-MELO
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, ever-evolving singer Hikawa Kiyoshi and Momoiro Clover Z member Takagi Reni are coming to chat and perform.
06:40 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "I don't like this" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! And you'll realize "Japanese is easy"!
06:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
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 The Professionals
Search and rescue dog trainer Kaida Hiroshi (57) is a pioneer in his field. Even when his training facility was lost during historic rainfall, he and his dogs set out at once on search missions.
07:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Zero Waste Life," which presents Japanese "Mottai-nai" philosophy. In this episode, we show Toy-Doctor Suzuki, who repairs all kinds of toys with no price but kids' smiles.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, bottled green tea: green tea sold in bottles made from PET plastic.
08:25 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, rubber stamps that render text unreadable in order to protect personal information.
08:40 BOSAI: Soil Liquefaction
When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water. This is called liquefaction. Buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it.
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 Algorithm Exercise", 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
Orvieto, in central Italy, was settled by the Etruscans in 9th century BC. A city of mystery, its hidden history is due to an underground cave network with passages spread like a maze below the city.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
10:30 Where We Call Home
We follow Dharma Lama, a mandala artist born and raised at a temple in Nepal who now runs a vegetable farm in Toyama, as well as Yang Haoyue from China, who works at a popular sundries store in Tokyo.
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
Mori Ryohei has developed a novel 100% nature-derived biodegradable plastic that is made without petroleum products. In 2020, his startup was selected to receive financial support from the U.N.
11:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc makes a perfect grilled sandwich packed with ground meat curry, pumpkin and cheese. Maki's bento features deep-fried pink salmon with a pure white coating. And on Bento Trip, a yummy wagyu bento!
11:45 Easy Japanese for Work
The first in a special two-part EJW series. On Easy Japanese for Work, we've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work. Today, we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games.
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.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, ever-evolving singer Hikawa Kiyoshi and Momoiro Clover Z member Takagi Reni are coming to chat and perform.
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 The Mark of Beauty
The arrival of spring is always signaled by the fresh scents that waft from nature. This episode shines light on kodo, the Japanese art of recreating, appreciating and describing such fragrances.
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
Mori Ryohei has developed a novel 100% nature-derived biodegradable plastic that is made without petroleum products. In 2020, his startup was selected to receive financial support from the U.N.
15:30 Where We Call Home
We follow Dharma Lama, a mandala artist born and raised at a temple in Nepal who now runs a vegetable farm in Toyama, as well as Yang Haoyue from China, who works at a popular sundries store in Tokyo.
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.
16:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc makes a perfect grilled sandwich packed with ground meat curry, pumpkin and cheese. Maki's bento features deep-fried pink salmon with a pure white coating. And on Bento Trip, a yummy wagyu bento!
16:45 Easy Japanese for Work
The first in a special two-part EJW series. On Easy Japanese for Work, we've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work. Today, we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games.
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.
17:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
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.
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 Baby in Charge
Takada in Sales has never found babies to be cute. But when she sees Baby Takeda, she feels differently. When she takes him on the train, fellow passengers ooh and ahh over him and he's overwhelmed.
18:30 The Mark of Beauty
The arrival of spring is always signaled by the fresh scents that waft from nature. This episode shines light on kodo, the Japanese art of recreating, appreciating and describing such fragrances.
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
In 2017, SIROCO became the first Japanese person to win a prestigious flamenco competition in Spain. What does flamenco mean to him, and how did he rise to the top of his profession?
19:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, ever-evolving singer Hikawa Kiyoshi and Momoiro Clover Z member Takagi Reni are coming to chat and perform.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Where We Call Home
We follow Dharma Lama, a mandala artist born and raised at a temple in Nepal who now runs a vegetable farm in Toyama, as well as Yang Haoyue from China, who works at a popular sundries store in Tokyo.
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
Mori Ryohei has developed a novel 100% nature-derived biodegradable plastic that is made without petroleum products. In 2020, his startup was selected to receive financial support from the U.N.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: The Bird Cafe
We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc makes a perfect grilled sandwich packed with ground meat curry, pumpkin and cheese. Maki's bento features deep-fried pink salmon with a pure white coating. And on Bento Trip, a yummy wagyu bento!
22:45 Easy Japanese for Work
The first in a special two-part EJW series. On Easy Japanese for Work, we've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work. Today, we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games.
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.
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
Could artificial blood help solve the blood shortage? In this program we'll examine how Prof. Teruyuki KOMATSU of Chuo University is turning something that has long been a dream into reality.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Where We Call Home
We follow Dharma Lama, a mandala artist born and raised at a temple in Nepal who now runs a vegetable farm in Toyama, as well as Yang Haoyue from China, who works at a popular sundries store in Tokyo.
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
Mori Ryohei has developed a novel 100% nature-derived biodegradable plastic that is made without petroleum products. In 2020, his startup was selected to receive financial support from the U.N.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
The arrival of spring is always signaled by the fresh scents that waft from nature. This episode shines light on kodo, the Japanese art of recreating, appreciating and describing such fragrances.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc makes a perfect grilled sandwich packed with ground meat curry, pumpkin and cheese. Maki's bento features deep-fried pink salmon with a pure white coating. And on Bento Trip, a yummy wagyu bento!
03:45 Easy Japanese for Work
The first in a special two-part EJW series. On Easy Japanese for Work, we've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work. Today, we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games.
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
In 2017, SIROCO became the first Japanese person to win a prestigious flamenco competition in Spain. What does flamenco mean to him, and how did he rise to the top of his profession?
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: The Bird Cafe
We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time.
05:00 NHK Documentary
Kazuo Hasegawa was an expert on dementia. Now, diagnosed with the disease, the doctor has become a patient. He wants to show the world what dementia really is by sharing his innermost feelings.
05:50 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
05:55 Baby in Charge
Takada in Sales has never found babies to be cute. But when she sees Baby Takeda, she feels differently. When she takes him on the train, fellow passengers ooh and ahh over him and he's overwhelmed.
NHK WORLD-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 Medical Frontiers
The world's first virus therapy drug targeting malignant brain tumors has won approval for use in Japan. Its development results from the efforts of doctors in Japan and the US.
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 Where We Call Home
We follow Dharma Lama, a mandala artist born and raised at a temple in Nepal who now runs a vegetable farm in Toyama, as well as Yang Haoyue from China, who works at a popular sundries store in Tokyo.
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 BENTO EXPO
Marc makes a perfect grilled sandwich packed with ground meat curry, pumpkin and cheese. Maki's bento features deep-fried pink salmon with a pure white coating. And on Bento Trip, a yummy wagyu bento!
08:45 Easy Japanese for Work
The first in a special two-part EJW series. On Easy Japanese for Work, we've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work. Today, we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games.
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: The Bird Cafe
We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 Baby in Charge
Takada in Sales has never found babies to be cute. But when she sees Baby Takeda, she feels differently. When she takes him on the train, fellow passengers ooh and ahh over him and he's overwhelmed.
09:30 The Mark of Beauty
The arrival of spring is always signaled by the fresh scents that waft from nature. This episode shines light on kodo, the Japanese art of recreating, appreciating and describing such fragrances.
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 Journeys in Japan
Lena Yamaguchi explores the castle town, Matsusaka, learning of its grand merchant, samurai and artisan heritage, as well as delighting in its famed beef.
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
Hori Takahide spent seven years making the globally acclaimed animated feature film "Junk Head," doing everything from character and set design to cinematography, editing and music.
11:30 Dining with the Chef
Mirin is a fundamental element of Japanese cuisine. We meet the oldest mirin brewer in Aichi, and take you on a journey through the world of mirin, from traditional production methods to dishes.
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 Document 72 Hours
A garden megastore in Tokyo has been a magnet for people who have taken up gardening while spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic. For 3 days, we asked what plants mean to them.
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 Medical Frontiers
The world's first virus therapy drug targeting malignant brain tumors has won approval for use in Japan. Its development results from the efforts of doctors in Japan and the US.
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 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Today, Nora Volkow, Director of National Institute on Drug Abuse, tells us how and why the drug overdose increased during the pandemic.
14:45 Doctor's Insight
IgE antibody is key to identifying the cause of food allergies. Find out about the discovery of IgE and how allergies are diagnosed. Also learn how smartphones can help with your next doctor's visit.
14:55 We, in the Time of Corona
Fashion designer Agnes b. has long supported artists and continued various social activities. She talks about how the coronavirus pandemic affected her and the fashion industry.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:15 Direct Talk
Hori Takahide spent seven years making the globally acclaimed animated feature film "Junk Head," doing everything from character and set design to cinematography, editing and music.
15:30 Journeys in Japan
Lena Yamaguchi explores the castle town, Matsusaka, learning of its grand merchant, samurai and artisan heritage, as well as delighting in its famed beef.
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.
16:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:30 Dining with the Chef
Mirin is a fundamental element of Japanese cuisine. We meet the oldest mirin brewer in Aichi, and take you on a journey through the world of mirin, from traditional production methods to dishes.
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.
17:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
17:30 Document 72 Hours
A garden megastore in Tokyo has been a magnet for people who have taken up gardening while spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic. For 3 days, we asked what plants mean to them.
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 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Today, Nora Volkow, Director of National Institute on Drug Abuse, tells us how and why the drug overdose increased during the pandemic.
18:45 Doctor's Insight
IgE antibody is key to identifying the cause of food allergies. Find out about the discovery of IgE and how allergies are diagnosed. Also learn how smartphones can help with your next doctor's visit.
18:55 We, in the Time of Corona
Fashion designer Agnes b. has long supported artists and continued various social activities. She talks about how the coronavirus pandemic affected her and the fashion industry.
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
In 2019, Sasaki Rui was named winner of the Rakow Commission, a program put on by the renowned Corning Museum of Glass. She discusses her creations, which include works that use phosphorescent glass.
19:30 Medical Frontiers
The world's first virus therapy drug targeting malignant brain tumors has won approval for use in Japan. Its development results from the efforts of doctors in Japan and the US.
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 Journeys in Japan
Lena Yamaguchi explores the castle town, Matsusaka, learning of its grand merchant, samurai and artisan heritage, as well as delighting in its famed beef.
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
Hori Takahide spent seven years making the globally acclaimed animated feature film "Junk Head," doing everything from character and set design to cinematography, editing and music.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Stylish Concert
We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P.
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 Dining with the Chef
Mirin is a fundamental element of Japanese cuisine. We meet the oldest mirin brewer in Aichi, and take you on a journey through the world of mirin, from traditional production methods to dishes.
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 Document 72 Hours
A garden megastore in Tokyo has been a magnet for people who have taken up gardening while spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic. For 3 days, we asked what plants mean to them.
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 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Look out for the Silkie chicken, known for its pricey eggs. Visit a poultry farm in Tokyo raising a new and improved breed and enjoy its tasty black meat in French and Chinese dishes.
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 Journeys in Japan
Lena Yamaguchi explores the castle town, Matsusaka, learning of its grand merchant, samurai and artisan heritage, as well as delighting in its famed beef.
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
Hori Takahide spent seven years making the globally acclaimed animated feature film "Junk Head," doing everything from character and set design to cinematography, editing and music.
02:30 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Today, Nora Volkow, Director of National Institute on Drug Abuse, tells us how and why the drug overdose increased during the pandemic.
02:45 Doctor's Insight
IgE antibody is key to identifying the cause of food allergies. Find out about the discovery of IgE and how allergies are diagnosed. Also learn how smartphones can help with your next doctor's visit.
02:55 We, in the Time of Corona
Fashion designer Agnes b. has long supported artists and continued various social activities. She talks about how the coronavirus pandemic affected her and the fashion industry.
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 Dining with the Chef
Mirin is a fundamental element of Japanese cuisine. We meet the oldest mirin brewer in Aichi, and take you on a journey through the world of mirin, from traditional production methods to dishes.
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
In 2019, Sasaki Rui was named winner of the Rakow Commission, a program put on by the renowned Corning Museum of Glass. She discusses her creations, which include works that use phosphorescent glass.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Stylish Concert
We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P.
05:00 BIZ STREAM
Blockchain technology that is normally used to validate and protect digital art is now being applied to physical art, allowing for quick and easy verification of authenticity and ownership.
05:30 Document 72 Hours
A garden megastore in Tokyo has been a magnet for people who have taken up gardening while spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic. For 3 days, we asked what plants mean to them.
