NHK WORLD-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.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 SONGS OF TOKYO the 2022 J-POP!
The first episode of 2022 will take a deep dive into the world of Japanese music.Take a comprehensive look at J-POP straight from the frontlines on SONGS OF TOKYO!
06:40 Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.
06:55 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.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 Face to Face
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.
07:40 100 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.
07:55 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.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 A Century on Film
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.
08:40 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.
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 "Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!", 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 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.
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 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.
10:30 Where We Call Home
On this episode, we visit two hard-working men in Osaka - Canadian Bjorn Heiberg who runs a Japanese kitchen knife store, and Dominican Jose Bodden who imports robots from overseas.
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
Mitsubori Junichi is a confectioner who has made wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) in front of wowed audiences around the world, including at the prestigious Salon du Chocolat in France.
11:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc tops pork steak with sweet and spicy sauce to make a tasty Tonteki Bento. Maki makes an umami-rich Clam Bento, a longtime favorite of fisherman in Tokyo Bay. From Tokyo, a tamagoyaki sandwich.
11:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: recommending additional repairs. Wewalage Suneth Priyanka Fernando, from Sri Lanka, works as a mechanic. In a roleplay challenge, he recommends additional repairs in the interest of safety.
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. Today: Tokyo by night.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 SONGS OF TOKYO the 2022 J-POP!
The first episode of 2022 will take a deep dive into the world of Japanese music.Take a comprehensive look at J-POP straight from the frontlines on SONGS OF TOKYO!
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Our rider travels to Aichi in central Japan where he explores beautiful coastlines and mountainous roads during spring. On his journey, he meets craftsmen making traditional teapots and inkstones.
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
Kubota Ryo runs a biotech startup that is working with NASA to develop a device that can test for the eye problems to which astronauts are susceptible. Kubota shares his vision with us.
15:30 Where We Call Home
On this episode, we visit two hard-working men in Osaka - Canadian Bjorn Heiberg who runs a Japanese kitchen knife store, and Dominican Jose Bodden who imports robots from overseas.
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: Clam-Digging
It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.
16:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc tops pork steak with sweet and spicy sauce to make a tasty Tonteki Bento. Maki makes an umami-rich Clam Bento, a longtime favorite of fisherman in Tokyo Bay. From Tokyo, a tamagoyaki sandwich.
16:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: recommending additional repairs. Wewalage Suneth Priyanka Fernando, from Sri Lanka, works as a mechanic. In a roleplay challenge, he recommends additional repairs in the interest of safety.
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
Mitsubori Junichi is a confectioner who has made wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) in front of wowed audiences around the world, including at the prestigious Salon du Chocolat in France.
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. Today: Tokyo by night.
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 takes Takeda to a bar in Ginza where Takeda was a regular. The bar's Mama notes how gentle Takeda has become. Later, at home, Miiko says she's no longer afraid of her dad, now that he's a baby.
18:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Our rider travels to Aichi in central Japan where he explores beautiful coastlines and mountainous roads during spring. On his journey, he meets craftsmen making traditional teapots and inkstones.
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
Kubota Ryo runs a biotech startup that is working with NASA to develop a device that can test for the eye problems to which astronauts are susceptible. Kubota shares his vision with us.
19:30 SONGS OF TOKYO the 2022 J-POP!
The first episode of 2022 will take a deep dive into the world of Japanese music.Take a comprehensive look at J-POP straight from the frontlines on SONGS OF TOKYO!
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Where We Call Home
On this episode, we visit two hard-working men in Osaka - Canadian Bjorn Heiberg who runs a Japanese kitchen knife store, and Dominican Jose Bodden who imports robots from overseas.
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
Mitsubori Junichi is a confectioner who has made wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) in front of wowed audiences around the world, including at the prestigious Salon du Chocolat in France.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Clam-Digging
It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.
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 tops pork steak with sweet and spicy sauce to make a tasty Tonteki Bento. Maki makes an umami-rich Clam Bento, a longtime favorite of fisherman in Tokyo Bay. From Tokyo, a tamagoyaki sandwich.
22:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: recommending additional repairs. Wewalage Suneth Priyanka Fernando, from Sri Lanka, works as a mechanic. In a roleplay challenge, he recommends additional repairs in the interest of safety.
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. Today: Tokyo by night.
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
Where did life on Earth begin? Find out about various research underway to examine primitive organisms living deep underground that may be close to the common ancestor of all living organisms.
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
On this episode, we visit two hard-working men in Osaka - Canadian Bjorn Heiberg who runs a Japanese kitchen knife store, and Dominican Jose Bodden who imports robots from overseas.
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
Mitsubori Junichi is a confectioner who has made wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) in front of wowed audiences around the world, including at the prestigious Salon du Chocolat in France.
02:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Our rider travels to Aichi in central Japan where he explores beautiful coastlines and mountainous roads during spring. On his journey, he meets craftsmen making traditional teapots and inkstones.
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 tops pork steak with sweet and spicy sauce to make a tasty Tonteki Bento. Maki makes an umami-rich Clam Bento, a longtime favorite of fisherman in Tokyo Bay. From Tokyo, a tamagoyaki sandwich.
03:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: recommending additional repairs. Wewalage Suneth Priyanka Fernando, from Sri Lanka, works as a mechanic. In a roleplay challenge, he recommends additional repairs in the interest of safety.
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
Kubota Ryo runs a biotech startup that is working with NASA to develop a device that can test for the eye problems to which astronauts are susceptible. Kubota shares his vision with us.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Clam-Digging
It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.
05:00 In Praise of Shadows
Tanizaki Junichiro's "In Praise of Shadows" elucidates Japanese aesthetics in terms of light and dark. Using advanced imaging technology, this program depicts the world of subtle beauty that he loved.
