NHK WORLD-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
With over 10 million residents, Brazil's megalopolis of Sao Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere. It prospered due to the coffee industry, attracting immigrants from around the world.
06:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japan ranks third in chocolate consumption and is also home to some of the world's finest chocolatiers. Learn more about why Japanese chocolate is taking the world by storm.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
07:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
Traditional Tokyo cuisine that's healthy and sustainable. What lessons about food can we learn from our ancestors and modern Buddhist monks? We'll look at sustainability from a unique perspective.
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 A Treasured Creation
The Chin kiln of Kagoshima has been turning out intricate pottery for 400 years. Now the 15th-generation head of the family is on a mission to develop new white clay from local volcanic earth.
08:45 Magical Japanese "Snow"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to snow. Explore the unique culture behind them.
08:55 Core Kyoto mini
The festival on October 22 pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history with people parading in period costumes. Discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.
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: Two Scenic Views
We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.
09:20 Tokyo Time-Lapse
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tokyo. We hope you enjoy these original takes on what may be the world's most exciting metropolis! This time: Backstreets and Alleys.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 KABUKI KOOL
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the historic tale of Kiuchi Sogo, a village headman who sacrifices his life begging the shogun to save his fellow farmers from starvation.
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 Origami Magic
Do you know what "origami" is? It is a magic made from a single sheet of paper. This program showcases the creations of artists from around the globe inspired by the Japanese traditional craft.
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
Mary Robinson, former Irish President, now leads the influential pressure group, The Elders, which is working with young people and world leaders to speed up action on climate change.
11:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Textiles. This ubiquitous material brings warmth, comfort, color and playfulness. Textile designer Himuro Yuri explores the designs that are shaping new relationships with textiles.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 Japanology Plus
Chad Mullane: An Australian comedian working in Japan. In a Japanophiles interview, Chad tells Peter Barakan about Japanese comedy, and explains how he became a professional in the industry.
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.
13:14 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-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 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Scaling the Peak, Matterhorn, the Alps.
13:40 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:48 Four Seasons in Japan
Yamagata's Tobishima Island in the Sea of Japan features flocks of birds resting their wings or raising their young while peregrine falcons hunt from the cliffs above to feed their nesting chicks.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 Lunch ON!
Tsurumi, Osaka, in western Japan is home to one of the country's biggest soap factories. Since the factory's establishment, they have made soap bars in gigantic vats through the same process.
14:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Unruly Catfish
Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.
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
Saengduean Chailert, founder of Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand, has devoted her life to caring for Asian elephants that were wounded while made to work as performance animals or in logging.
15:30 Origami Magic
Do you know what "origami" is? It is a magic made from a single sheet of paper. This program showcases the creations of artists from around the globe inspired by the Japanese traditional craft.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:23 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Napping Boy
When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Textiles. This ubiquitous material brings warmth, comfort, color and playfulness. Textile designer Himuro Yuri explores the designs that are shaping new relationships with textiles.
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
Mary Robinson, former Irish President, now leads the influential pressure group, The Elders, which is working with young people and world leaders to speed up action on climate change.
17:30 Japanology Plus
Chad Mullane: An Australian comedian working in Japan. In a Japanophiles interview, Chad tells Peter Barakan about Japanese comedy, and explains how he became a professional in the industry.
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.
18:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:30 Lunch ON!
Tsurumi, Osaka, in western Japan is home to one of the country's biggest soap factories. Since the factory's establishment, they have made soap bars in gigantic vats through the same process.
18:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Unruly Catfish
Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.
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
Saengduean Chailert, founder of Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand, has devoted her life to caring for Asian elephants that were wounded while made to work as performance animals or in logging.
19:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japan ranks third in chocolate consumption and is also home to some of the world's finest chocolatiers. Learn more about why Japanese chocolate is taking the world by storm.
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 Origami Magic
Do you know what "origami" is? It is a magic made from a single sheet of paper. This program showcases the creations of artists from around the globe inspired by the Japanese traditional craft.
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
Mary Robinson, former Irish President, now leads the influential pressure group, The Elders, which is working with young people and world leaders to speed up action on climate change.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Napping Boy
When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Textiles. This ubiquitous material brings warmth, comfort, color and playfulness. Textile designer Himuro Yuri explores the designs that are shaping new relationships with textiles.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 Japanology Plus
Chad Mullane: An Australian comedian working in Japan. In a Japanophiles interview, Chad tells Peter Barakan about Japanese comedy, and explains how he became a professional in the industry.
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 SDGs Challengers
Daigo Ishiyama works at a water and housing product manufacturer, and promotes sanitation and hygiene in developing countries. How can his initiatives contribute to SDGs? What issues must be resolved?
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 Origami Magic
Do you know what "origami" is? It is a magic made from a single sheet of paper. This program showcases the creations of artists from around the globe inspired by the Japanese traditional craft.
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
Mary Robinson, former Irish President, now leads the influential pressure group, The Elders, which is working with young people and world leaders to speed up action on climate change.
02:30 Lunch ON!
Tsurumi, Osaka, in western Japan is home to one of the country's biggest soap factories. Since the factory's establishment, they have made soap bars in gigantic vats through the same process.
02:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Unruly Catfish
Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Textiles. This ubiquitous material brings warmth, comfort, color and playfulness. Textile designer Himuro Yuri explores the designs that are shaping new relationships with textiles.
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.
04:30 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:41 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: People Living in Harmony with the Mountain, Kilimanjaro, Africa.
04:44 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
05:08 EXTREME JAPAN
Rugged mountains. Sheer coastal cliffs. Serene forests. Join us on a journey to Japan's wild frontiers and hidden scenic wonders... a journey to Extreme Japan. Iriomotejima.
05:23 Core Kyoto mini
Kyo-kanoko Shibori, untying the beauty bound within. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
05:30 Japanology Plus
Chad Mullane: An Australian comedian working in Japan. In a Japanophiles interview, Chad tells Peter Barakan about Japanese comedy, and explains how he became a professional in the industry.
NHK WORLD-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
Ekiben (boxed meals made to be eaten on the train) are a true companion on railway journeys in Japan. See the ideas ekiben companies have been coming up with to help come back from the pandemic.
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 Origami Magic
Do you know what "origami" is? It is a magic made from a single sheet of paper. This program showcases the creations of artists from around the globe inspired by the Japanese traditional craft.
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: Textiles. This ubiquitous material brings warmth, comfort, color and playfulness. Textile designer Himuro Yuri explores the designs that are shaping new relationships with textiles.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Napping Boy
When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.
09:20 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at deep-fried food. These mouth-watering Japanese dishes are enjoyed as takeaway items and made at home.
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
Many of the people in Hanoi's "Floating Village" have no official papers and no access to permanent work or state aid. Join two families and the village leader as they work to survive the pandemic.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:15 Direct Talk
A transgender state senator is working to eliminate discrimination against not only LGBTQs but all people in a divided America. She aims to create a safe society where everyone can live with dignity.
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 Tsushima Koya 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
Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan's most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology, and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas of the people behind it all.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
Ekiben (boxed meals made to be eaten on the train) are a true companion on railway journeys in Japan. See the ideas ekiben companies have been coming up with to help come back from the pandemic.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 J-Arena
We explore the samurai roots of the globally popular sport of kendo, whose development was deeply influenced by the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship founded by legendary master Chiba Shusaku.
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
As a refugee, Omar Ahmad realized how the media portrayed the refugees differed from reality. Now as a citizen journalist, he hopes to deliver narratives, told from the refugee's perspective.
15:30 Asia Insight
Many of the people in Hanoi's "Floating Village" have no official papers and no access to permanent work or state aid. Join two families and the village leader as they work to survive the pandemic.
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: At Roben Falls
We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.
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 Tsushima Koya 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
Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
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
A transgender state senator is working to eliminate discrimination against not only LGBTQs but all people in a divided America. She aims to create a safe society where everyone can live with dignity.
17:30 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan's most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology, and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas of the people behind it all.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 Baby in Charge
Amano dozes off on the train with baby Takeda in his arms, and they miss their stop. Takeda starts crying but can't wake Amano up. Then some school children try to comfort the crying baby.
18:30 J-Arena
We explore the samurai roots of the globally popular sport of kendo, whose development was deeply influenced by the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship founded by legendary master Chiba Shusaku.
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
As a refugee, Omar Ahmad realized how the media portrayed the refugees differed from reality. Now as a citizen journalist, he hopes to deliver narratives, told from the refugee's perspective.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Ekiben (boxed meals made to be eaten on the train) are a true companion on railway journeys in Japan. See the ideas ekiben companies have been coming up with to help come back from the pandemic.
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
Many of the people in Hanoi's "Floating Village" have no official papers and no access to permanent work or state aid. Join two families and the village leader as they work to survive the pandemic.
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
A transgender state senator is working to eliminate discrimination against not only LGBTQs but all people in a divided America. She aims to create a safe society where everyone can live with dignity.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: At Roben Falls
We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.
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 Tsushima Koya 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
Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
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 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan's most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology, and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas of the people behind it all.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 RISING
Akiyoshi Koki is a young architect breathing new life into Japan's construction and forestry sectors through innovative use of digital platforms, and techniques like laser cutting and 3D printing.
00:40 Five Frames for Love #8
Boundary-pushing "Nude" Girlie Photographer, Yuri - Family, Followers, Future. What does it mean to be a 21st century mother, working woman, and successful "nude" girlie photographer?
00:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice cultivation. It takes a lot of hard work to produce Japan's delicious staple food.
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
Many of the people in Hanoi's "Floating Village" have no official papers and no access to permanent work or state aid. Join two families and the village leader as they work to survive the pandemic.
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
A transgender state senator is working to eliminate discrimination against not only LGBTQs but all people in a divided America. She aims to create a safe society where everyone can live with dignity.
02:30 J-Arena
We explore the samurai roots of the globally popular sport of kendo, whose development was deeply influenced by the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship founded by legendary master Chiba Shusaku.
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 Tsushima Koya 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
Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
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
As a refugee, Omar Ahmad realized how the media portrayed the refugees differed from reality. Now as a citizen journalist, he hopes to deliver narratives, told from the refugee's perspective.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: At Roben Falls
We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.
05:00 Medical Frontiers
Japanese researchers have developed a new radiation therapy for cancer. It can target cancer cells while leaving healthy cells almost unharmed.
05:30 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan's most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology, and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas of the people behind it all.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
06:30 SDGs Challengers
Daigo Ishiyama works at a water and housing product manufacturer, and promotes sanitation and hygiene in developing countries. How can his initiatives contribute to SDGs? What issues must 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.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 Asia Insight
Many of the people in Hanoi's "Floating Village" have no official papers and no access to permanent work or state aid. Join two families and the village leader as they work to survive the pandemic.
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 Tsushima Koya 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
Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
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: At Roben Falls
We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice cultivation. It takes a lot of hard work to produce Japan's delicious staple food.
09:20 Tokyo Time-Lapse
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tokyo. We hope you enjoy these original takes on what may be the world's most exciting metropolis! This time: Nightview.
09:25 Baby in Charge
Amano dozes off on the train with baby Takeda in his arms, and they miss their stop. Takeda starts crying but can't wake Amano up. Then some school children try to comfort the crying baby.
09:30 J-Arena
We explore the samurai roots of the globally popular sport of kendo, whose development was deeply influenced by the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship founded by legendary master Chiba Shusaku.
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 Barakan Discovers
Barakan Discovers Jomon: A Sustainable Civilization. Peter Barakan investigates buildings, artifacts and crafts from the Jomon period, in search of lessons on sustainability.
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 Reviving Tezuma
Tezuma is a traditional form of magic unique to Japan. Fujiyama Taijyu hopes to share tezuma with the world. To do so, he's reviving a long-lost routine. We follow the lead-up to his performance.
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
Yano Honami won the Grand Prize for Short Animation at the Ottawa International Animation Festival and is known for using different techniques in each work instead of one singular style.
12:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
What could be more adorable than watching kittens at play? A cub scouting trip in the African savanna reveals unexpected kindness and strong relationships in a lion pride burgeoning with new members.
12:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode focuses on the king of fruit, mango. Though widely known as a tropical fruit, Japan produces high-end mangos often given as gifts. Find out more about Japan's special fruit.
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
Daigo Ishiyama works at a water and housing product manufacturer, and promotes sanitation and hygiene in developing countries. How can his initiatives contribute to SDGs? What issues must be resolved?
13:40 Five Frames for Love #8
Boundary-pushing "Nude" Girlie Photographer, Yuri - Family, Followers, Future. What does it mean to be a 21st century mother, working woman, and successful "nude" girlie photographer?
13:55 Danko & Danta: Fishing Rod
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a fishing rod. There's even a reel for a fishing line.
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
With COVID keeping people home longer, housing and home lifestyles are newly in focus. The panelists examine recent housing trends in Japan as well as the merits of traditional Japanese house design.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#47 How do you do it? / To ask how to do something, say "doo yatte," meaning "how," followed with a verb like "suru," (to do), and then "n desuka."
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
In 2001, two airplanes are seen plunging into New York's World Trade Center towers. The terrorist attacks become a lightning rod for hatred and lead the world into an ongoing war on terror.
15:40 Ani x Para World
In episode eight, popular manga creator Seo Kouji combines teen romance and para badminton to tell the heartwarming story of two friends who can't quite put their feelings for each other into words.
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 "Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!", 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 Barakan Discovers
Barakan Discovers Jomon: A Sustainable Civilization. Peter Barakan investigates buildings, artifacts and crafts from the Jomon period, in search of lessons on sustainability.
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 Reviving Tezuma
Tezuma is a traditional form of magic unique to Japan. Fujiyama Taijyu hopes to share tezuma with the world. To do so, he's reviving a long-lost routine. We follow the lead-up to his performance.
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 A Century on Film
In 2001, two airplanes are seen plunging into New York's World Trade Center towers. The terrorist attacks become a lightning rod for hatred and lead the world into an ongoing war on terror.
18:40 Ani x Para World
In episode eight, popular manga creator Seo Kouji combines teen romance and para badminton to tell the heartwarming story of two friends who can't quite put their feelings for each other into words.
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 "Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!", 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 Anime Supernova
Yano Honami won the Grand Prize for Short Animation at the Ottawa International Animation Festival and is known for using different techniques in each work instead of one singular style.
19:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
What could be more adorable than watching kittens at play? A cub scouting trip in the African savanna reveals unexpected kindness and strong relationships in a lion pride burgeoning with new members.
19:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode focuses on the king of fruit, mango. Though widely known as a tropical fruit, Japan produces high-end mangos often given as gifts. Find out more about Japan's special fruit.
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
Daigo Ishiyama works at a water and housing product manufacturer, and promotes sanitation and hygiene in developing countries. How can his initiatives contribute to SDGs? What issues must be resolved?
20:40 Five Frames for Love #8
Boundary-pushing "Nude" Girlie Photographer, Yuri - Family, Followers, Future. What does it mean to be a 21st century mother, working woman, and successful "nude" girlie photographer?
20:55 Danko & Danta: Fishing Rod
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a fishing rod. There's even a reel for a fishing line.
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
With COVID keeping people home longer, housing and home lifestyles are newly in focus. The panelists examine recent housing trends in Japan as well as the merits of traditional Japanese house design.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#47 How do you do it? / To ask how to do something, say "doo yatte," meaning "how," followed with a verb like "suru," (to do), and then "n desuka."
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 Barakan Discovers
Barakan Discovers Jomon: A Sustainable Civilization. Peter Barakan investigates buildings, artifacts and crafts from the Jomon period, in search of lessons on sustainability.
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 Reviving Tezuma
Tezuma is a traditional form of magic unique to Japan. Fujiyama Taijyu hopes to share tezuma with the world. To do so, he's reviving a long-lost routine. We follow the lead-up to his performance.
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
In 2001, two airplanes are seen plunging into New York's World Trade Center towers. The terrorist attacks become a lightning rod for hatred and lead the world into an ongoing war on terror.
00:40 Ani x Para World
In episode eight, popular manga creator Seo Kouji combines teen romance and para badminton to tell the heartwarming story of two friends who can't quite put their feelings for each other into words.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "NINJA TRUTH." This episode is on secret communication of NINJA, especially on "transporting messages with letters written with invisible ink." We show how and real the secret.
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
Ten years after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, many children who lost parents and other loved ones can't share their feelings with family. Listen to the voices of these young survivors.
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
With COVID keeping people home longer, housing and home lifestyles are newly in focus. The panelists examine recent housing trends in Japan as well as the merits of traditional Japanese house design.
02:55 Danko & Danta: Fishing Rod
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a fishing rod. There's even a reel for a fishing line.
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
Yano Honami won the Grand Prize for Short Animation at the Ottawa International Animation Festival and is known for using different techniques in each work instead of one singular style.
03:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
What could be more adorable than watching kittens at play? A cub scouting trip in the African savanna reveals unexpected kindness and strong relationships in a lion pride burgeoning with new members.
03:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode focuses on the king of fruit, mango. Though widely known as a tropical fruit, Japan produces high-end mangos often given as gifts. Find out more about Japan's special fruit.
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 Barakan Discovers
Barakan Discovers Jomon: A Sustainable Civilization. Peter Barakan investigates buildings, artifacts and crafts from the Jomon period, in search of lessons on sustainability.
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 Reviving Tezuma
Tezuma is a traditional form of magic unique to Japan. Fujiyama Taijyu hopes to share tezuma with the world. To do so, he's reviving a long-lost routine. We follow the lead-up to his performance.
NHK WORLD-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 RISING
Akiyoshi Koki is a young architect breathing new life into Japan's construction and forestry sectors through innovative use of digital platforms, and techniques like laser cutting and 3D printing.
06:40 Five Frames for Love #8
Boundary-pushing "Nude" Girlie Photographer, Yuri - Family, Followers, Future. What does it mean to be a 21st century mother, working woman, and successful "nude" girlie photographer?
06:55 Danko & Danta: Fishing Rod
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a fishing rod. There's even a reel for a fishing line.
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
Yano Honami won the Grand Prize for Short Animation at the Ottawa International Animation Festival and is known for using different techniques in each work instead of one singular style.
07:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
What could be more adorable than watching kittens at play? A cub scouting trip in the African savanna reveals unexpected kindness and strong relationships in a lion pride burgeoning with new members.
07:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode focuses on the king of fruit, mango. Though widely known as a tropical fruit, Japan produces high-end mangos often given as gifts. Find out more about Japan's special fruit.
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
Ten years after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, many children who lost parents and other loved ones can't share their feelings with family. Listen to the voices of these young survivors.
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
With COVID keeping people home longer, housing and home lifestyles are newly in focus. The panelists examine recent housing trends in Japan as well as the merits of traditional Japanese house design.
09:55 Easy Japanese
#47 How do you do it? / To ask how to do something, say "doo yatte," meaning "how," followed with a verb like "suru," (to do), and then "n desuka."
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 #3
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 NINJA TRUTH
Join Chris Glenn and Professor Yuji Yamada as they explore Iga, which has been called the birthplace of ninja arts. They follow the Iga ninja's origin story and the war that put them on the map.
11:25 NINJA TRUTH
The ninja were experts at the art of escape. We examine their methods with modern psychology and also recreate a torinoko, an item that frequently appears in pop culture, to smoke out the ninja truth.
11:40 Core Kyoto mini
Kyo-kanoko Shibori, untying the beauty bound within. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
11:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Lake Shikotsu does not freeze over even during the winter. Its shores are decorated with beautiful ice formations. Our program host takes a canoe trip along the lake and the river.
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
Kuribayashi Takashi is known for his installation artwork centered on the theme of boundaries, borders, and limits. He seeks to reveal things that lie hidden in plain sight.
12:40 100 Ideas to Save the World
Overcoming adversity through cooperation. Art by people with disabilities, a device to improve life for the elderly, reading to kids in Mongolia, and ongoing grassroots support for Myanmar in Japan.
12:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "NINJA TRUTH." This episode is on secret communication of NINJA, especially on "transporting messages with letters written with invisible ink." We show how and real the secret.
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 RISING
Akiyoshi Koki is a young architect breathing new life into Japan's construction and forestry sectors through innovative use of digital platforms, and techniques like laser cutting and 3D printing.
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 1-8.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice cultivation. It takes a lot of hard work to produce Japan's delicious staple food.
13:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Niwaka Festival
In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.
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 20 Years of Glory: Yokozuna HAKUHO
In 2021, Yokozuna Hakuho retired holding many records in professional sumo, including 45 championships. We look back on highlights of his career and ask Hakuho himself about his love for sumo.
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
Ten years after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, many children who lost parents and other loved ones can't share their feelings with family. Listen to the voices of these young survivors.
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 #3
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 NINJA TRUTH
Join Chris Glenn and Professor Yuji Yamada as they explore Iga, which has been called the birthplace of ninja arts. They follow the Iga ninja's origin story and the war that put them on the map.
17:25 NINJA TRUTH
The ninja were experts at the art of escape. We examine their methods with modern psychology and also recreate a torinoko, an item that frequently appears in pop culture, to smoke out the ninja truth.
17:40 Core Kyoto mini
Kyo-kanoko Shibori, untying the beauty bound within. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
17:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Lake Shikotsu does not freeze over even during the winter. Its shores are decorated with beautiful ice formations. Our program host takes a canoe trip along the lake and the river.
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 RISING
Akiyoshi Koki is a young architect breathing new life into Japan's construction and forestry sectors through innovative use of digital platforms, and techniques like laser cutting and 3D printing.
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 1-8.
18:50 Easy Japanese
#47 How do you do it? / To ask how to do something, say "doo yatte," meaning "how," followed with a verb like "suru," (to do), and then "n desuka."
18:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "NINJA TRUTH." This episode is on secret communication of NINJA, especially on "transporting messages with letters written with invisible ink." We show how and real the secret.
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
Kuribayashi Takashi is known for his installation artwork centered on the theme of boundaries, borders, and limits. He seeks to reveal things that lie hidden in plain sight.
19:40 100 Ideas to Save the World
Overcoming adversity through cooperation. Art by people with disabilities, a device to improve life for the elderly, reading to kids in Mongolia, and ongoing grassroots support for Myanmar in Japan.
19:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Niwaka Festival
In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.
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
Ten years after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, many children who lost parents and other loved ones can't share their feelings with family. Listen to the voices of these young survivors.
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 20 Years of Glory: Yokozuna HAKUHO
In 2021, Yokozuna Hakuho retired holding many records in professional sumo, including 45 championships. We look back on highlights of his career and ask Hakuho himself about his love for sumo.
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 #3
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 NINJA TRUTH
Join Chris Glenn and Professor Yuji Yamada as they explore Iga, which has been called the birthplace of ninja arts. They follow the Iga ninja's origin story and the war that put them on the map.
23:25 NINJA TRUTH
The ninja were experts at the art of escape. We examine their methods with modern psychology and also recreate a torinoko, an item that frequently appears in pop culture, to smoke out the ninja truth.
23:40 Core Kyoto mini
Kyo-kanoko Shibori, untying the beauty bound within. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
23:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Lake Shikotsu does not freeze over even during the winter. Its shores are decorated with beautiful ice formations. Our program host takes a canoe trip along the lake and the river.
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
In osteoporosis, the bones become so brittle and weak that they easily break. It's common in women in their 50s and over. Detailed studies are looking at causes to develop new treatments.
