NHK WORLD-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 Science View
Regenerative biologist Kiyokazu Agata studies planarian flatworms, which can regrow missing heads! We'll look at Agata's discoveries about genes and stem cells, and his hopes for human medicine.
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 Journeys in Japan
Cveto Podlogar whisks us away on a tour of Japan's best powder, and makes it even sweeter by going backcountry ski in Hokkaido, Aomori, Niigata and Nagano...for an unforgettable journey in japan.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
08:30 Satoyama Kitchen Diary
At their guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko and her cameraman husband Makoto take us on a tasty journey with local recipes both traditional and new, this time with a wintery feast of pickles.
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(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
09:20 Fukushima Time-Lapse 5min.
10 years on from the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke seeks out the undiminished beauty of Fukushima. This time we focus on the star-filled night sky.
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 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Today, Jay Varma, a famous epidemiologist at Cornell University, shares his view on how to bring Omicron variant under control.
09:45 Doctor's Insight
In 2020, there were over 600,000 new cases of esophageal cancer worldwide. Surprisingly, Asian countries account for 80%. Find out the risk factors for esophageal cancer and how to prevent it.
09:55 National Parks of Japan:Kerama
Keramashoto National Park offers pristine waters that support a diverse ecosystem. It's also home to people who proactively carry out conservation activities and proudly carry on a distinct culture.
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
The number of pet owners has increased during the pandemic. Cats have been especially popular. We'll see how Tokyoites are expressing their love of cats and how they're being protected.
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
Rationality has made society healthier and more peaceful, argues Harvard Professor Steven Pinker. Now, in our era of fake news, we need institutions which bring back trust in evidence-based thinking.
11:30 Fishing Crazy
Enter the world of the practitioners of the way of fishing who pursue the lifelong path of white crucian carp angling, from those competing in tournaments to veterans who become one with nature.
11:45 Dig More Japan
Japanese fruits and sweets are a global sensation. And they just keep getting better. Please join us, as we dig deep into some of Japan's sweetest secrets.
11:55 Core Kyoto mini
Crests are symbols of families and organizations. Once the privilege of the imperial and samurai classes, they were adopted by merchants and the populace as marks of pride.
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 Sharing the Future
To protect people's health in Nepal, Nin Yoshifumi teams up with a local NGO and IT company to develop a healthcare app. We follow their operation taking off in a remote area from the capital.
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 Science View
Regenerative biologist Kiyokazu Agata studies planarian flatworms, which can regrow missing heads! We'll look at Agata's discoveries about genes and stem cells, and his hopes for human medicine.
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.
14:20 Fresh Eyes on Japan
Model Maya Kazi introduces Kanda Jimbocho, a town of old books and curry, and seeks her roots to the Japanese and Bangladeshi culture as she visits the many stores of this double-sided town.
14:30 KABUKI KOOL
The popular, but true story of two brothers who avenged their father inspired a dazzling variety of so many kabuki plays and dances. that they formed a new genre. Actor Ainosuke explores further.
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.
15:20 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese eggplants vary greatly based on climate. In summer, peak season, many types line the shops. We visit Niigata, Japan's largest eggplant consumer, to learn more about its eggplant culture.
15:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
The number of pet owners has increased during the pandemic. Cats have been especially popular. We'll see how Tokyoites are expressing their love of cats and how they're being protected.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:20 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:30 Fishing Crazy
Enter the world of the practitioners of the way of fishing who pursue the lifelong path of white crucian carp angling, from those competing in tournaments to veterans who become one with nature.
16:45 Dig More Japan
Japanese fruits and sweets are a global sensation. And they just keep getting better. Please join us, as we dig deep into some of Japan's sweetest secrets.
16:55 Core Kyoto mini
Crests are symbols of families and organizations. Once the privilege of the imperial and samurai classes, they were adopted by merchants and the populace as marks of pride.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:20 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Seaking Cities of Gold, Huascaran, the Andes.
17:30 Sharing the Future
To protect people's health in Nepal, Nin Yoshifumi teams up with a local NGO and IT company to develop a healthcare app. We follow their operation taking off in a remote area from the capital.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 KABUKI KOOL
The popular, but true story of two brothers who avenged their father inspired a dazzling variety of so many kabuki plays and dances. that they formed a new genre. Actor Ainosuke explores further.
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
Jimmy Pham's vocational school in Vietnam provides young deprived people with hospitality training. He talks about the struggle for sustenance during the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.
19:30 Science View
Regenerative biologist Kiyokazu Agata studies planarian flatworms, which can regrow missing heads! We'll look at Agata's discoveries about genes and stem cells, and his hopes for human medicine.
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 TOKYO EYE 2020
The number of pet owners has increased during the pandemic. Cats have been especially popular. We'll see how Tokyoites are expressing their love of cats and how they're being protected.
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
Rationality has made society healthier and more peaceful, argues Harvard Professor Steven Pinker. Now, in our era of fake news, we need institutions which bring back trust in evidence-based thinking.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
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 Fishing Crazy
Enter the world of the practitioners of the way of fishing who pursue the lifelong path of white crucian carp angling, from those competing in tournaments to veterans who become one with nature.
22:45 Dig More Japan
Japanese fruits and sweets are a global sensation. And they just keep getting better. Please join us, as we dig deep into some of Japan's sweetest secrets.
22:55 Core Kyoto mini
Crests are symbols of families and organizations. Once the privilege of the imperial and samurai classes, they were adopted by merchants and the populace as marks of pride.
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 Sharing the Future
To protect people's health in Nepal, Nin Yoshifumi teams up with a local NGO and IT company to develop a healthcare app. We follow their operation taking off in a remote area from the capital.
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 Japan Railway Journal
In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged railway infrastructure in the Tohoku region. See the efforts made by Sanriku Railway and JR East to restore their lines.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
The number of pet owners has increased during the pandemic. Cats have been especially popular. We'll see how Tokyoites are expressing their love of cats and how they're being protected.
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
Rationality has made society healthier and more peaceful, argues Harvard Professor Steven Pinker. Now, in our era of fake news, we need institutions which bring back trust in evidence-based thinking.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
The popular, but true story of two brothers who avenged their father inspired a dazzling variety of so many kabuki plays and dances. that they formed a new genre. Actor Ainosuke explores further.
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 Fishing Crazy
Enter the world of the practitioners of the way of fishing who pursue the lifelong path of white crucian carp angling, from those competing in tournaments to veterans who become one with nature.
03:45 Dig More Japan
Japanese fruits and sweets are a global sensation. And they just keep getting better. Please join us, as we dig deep into some of Japan's sweetest secrets.
03:55 Core Kyoto mini
Crests are symbols of families and organizations. Once the privilege of the imperial and samurai classes, they were adopted by merchants and the populace as marks of pride.
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
Jimmy Pham's vocational school in Vietnam provides young deprived people with hospitality training. He talks about the struggle for sustenance during the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.
04:55 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
05:00 Today's Close-Up
Ex-radical militant Yoshino Masakuni was sentenced to life in prison for his role in a bloody incident that captured national attention. He has spent his time inside reflecting on his crimes.
05:30 Sharing the Future
To protect people's health in Nepal, Nin Yoshifumi teams up with a local NGO and IT company to develop a healthcare app. We follow their operation taking off in a remote area from the capital.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
06:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japanese sugar candies, called ame, come in a variety of flavors, textures, and shapes. Learn more about the cultural importance of these sweet delights.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 TOKYO EYE 2020
The number of pet owners has increased during the pandemic. Cats have been especially popular. We'll see how Tokyoites are expressing their love of cats and how they're being protected.
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 Fishing Crazy
Enter the world of the practitioners of the way of fishing who pursue the lifelong path of white crucian carp angling, from those competing in tournaments to veterans who become one with nature.
08:45 Dig More Japan
Japanese fruits and sweets are a global sensation. And they just keep getting better. Please join us, as we dig deep into some of Japan's sweetest secrets.
08:55 Core Kyoto mini
Crests are symbols of families and organizations. Once the privilege of the imperial and samurai classes, they were adopted by merchants and the populace as marks of pride.
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(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
09:20 Japan Time-Lapse Ainu
The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time: Ainu Forest.
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
The popular, but true story of two brothers who avenged their father inspired a dazzling variety of so many kabuki plays and dances. that they formed a new genre. Actor Ainosuke explores further.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Toys, elegant amusements that inspire delight. The ancient capital continues to be innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:15 Direct Talk
Professor Ryad Alsous fled Syria in 2013 in the civil war as his life was in danger. He has set up a beekeeping project in the North of England, to help other refugees.
11:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Repetition. For millennia people have repeated patterns to create designs that are about far more than aesthetics. Artist Tokolo Asao explores new designs and the beauty of repetition.
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
Jomon Period: The Sannai Maruyama Site. A 6,000-year-old village. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japanese sugar candies, called ame, come in a variety of flavors, textures, and shapes. Learn more about the cultural importance of these sweet delights.
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.
14:20 Fresh Eyes on Japan
Batlet Milanzi introduces Oki-gusuri, a unique medicine system of Japan where people "use now, pay later." In order to dig deeper into the folklore and the birthplace of Oki-gusuri, she visits Toyama.
14:30 Lunch ON!
Mr. Sugimoto lives in Saitama, near Tokyo. After his wife passed away, he began making himself bento lunch every day and sends a picture of his bento to his daughter to let her know he is doing well.
14:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(3)
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
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.
15:20 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.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Toys, elegant amusements that inspire delight. The ancient capital continues to be innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Repetition. For millennia people have repeated patterns to create designs that are about far more than aesthetics. Artist Tokolo Asao explores new designs and the beauty of repetition.
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
Professor Ryad Alsous fled Syria in 2013 in the civil war as his life was in danger. He has set up a beekeeping project in the North of England, to help other refugees.
17:30 Japanology Plus
Jomon Period: The Sannai Maruyama Site. A 6,000-year-old village. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 Lunch ON!
Mr. Sugimoto lives in Saitama, near Tokyo. After his wife passed away, he began making himself bento lunch every day and sends a picture of his bento to his daughter to let her know he is doing well.
18:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(3)
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
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
Internationally acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shares her belief that the realization of gender equality and a fairer world for all may take time, but they are achievable aims.
19:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Japanese sugar candies, called ame, come in a variety of flavors, textures, and shapes. Learn more about the cultural importance of these sweet delights.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Core Kyoto
Today: Kyoto Markets, places of worship bring people together. The ancient capital, continues to be innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:40 Direct Talk
Professor Ryad Alsous fled Syria in 2013 in the civil war as his life was in danger. He has set up a beekeeping project in the North of England, to help other refugees.
21:55 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
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: Repetition. For millennia people have repeated patterns to create designs that are about far more than aesthetics. Artist Tokolo Asao explores new designs and the beauty of repetition.
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
Jomon Period: The Sannai Maruyama Site. A 6,000-year-old village. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
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 Today's Close-Up
Eleven years after Japan's devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, many young people whose lives were upended are starting to discuss long-repressed memories and feelings about the disaster.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Core Kyoto
Today: The Culture of Incense, the wafting scents of an ageless pleasure. The ancient capital Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:15 Direct Talk
Professor Ryad Alsous fled Syria in 2013 in the civil war as his life was in danger. He has set up a beekeeping project in the North of England, to help other refugees.
02:30 Lunch ON!
Mr. Sugimoto lives in Saitama, near Tokyo. After his wife passed away, he began making himself bento lunch every day and sends a picture of his bento to his daughter to let her know he is doing well.
02:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(3)
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
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: Repetition. For millennia people have repeated patterns to create designs that are about far more than aesthetics. Artist Tokolo Asao explores new designs and the beauty of repetition.
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
Internationally acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shares her belief that the realization of gender equality and a fairer world for all may take time, but they are achievable aims.
04:55 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
05:00 Japan's Top inventions(28min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, camera phones and electron microscopes.
05:30 Japanology Plus
Jomon Period: The Sannai Maruyama Site. A 6,000-year-old village. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
06:30 Japan Railway Journal
In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged railway infrastructure in the Tohoku region. See the efforts made by Sanriku Railway and JR East to restore their lines.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 Core Kyoto
Today: The Culture of Incense, the wafting scents of an ageless pleasure. The ancient capital Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive program.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
08:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Repetition. For millennia people have repeated patterns to create designs that are about far more than aesthetics. Artist Tokolo Asao explores new designs and the beauty of repetition.
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 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
09:20 Japan Time-Lapse Ainu
The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time: Ainu Houses.
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 Lunch ON!
Mr. Sugimoto lives in Saitama, near Tokyo. After his wife passed away, he began making himself bento lunch every day and sends a picture of his bento to his daughter to let her know he is doing well.
09:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at soba restaurants. As a quick meal, or part of a New Year's tradition, soba is an iconic Japanese dish.
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
Filipino entertainment group Comedy Manila has taken their shows online. From a TV star to new faces barely making ends meet, the diverse group is determined to beat the pandemic through laughter.
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
Ingrid Daubechies has collaborated with people from various fields to solve problems using innovative mathematical theory. Her recent art project was created to show that math is everywhere!
11:30 Culture Crossroads BOSAI series
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: BE PREPARED provides practical knowledge to save yourself from natural disaster. In this episode, we interview 3 foreign residents who experienced 311.
11:40 Selfie Japan!
Duan visits Ibaraki Prefecture to learn about traditional medicine. In the city of Mito she drops by an Edo-period school that preserves old medical books, and eats ramen with medicinal ingredients.
11:45 Zero Waste Life
Two years ago, dyer Izawa Tsuyoshi began dyeing old clothes black. Black hides damage and stains and makes old look new. His back-in-black service is now so popular there's a three-month waiting list.
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 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Supermarket on Wheels in Kagoshima: We follow the cheerful women who operate the truck as it delivers smiles and energy as well as food, in Kagoshima Prefecture's Soo district.
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
In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged railway infrastructure in the Tohoku region. See the efforts made by Sanriku Railway and JR East to restore their lines.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks ahead to the March Tournament, back in Osaka for the first time since 2020. The show also reports on a recent retirement ceremony for top-division wrestlers.
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
Pianist Alice Sara Ott made her first recording in three years, as a reflection on life. Living with multiple sclerosis, she keeps a contemporary performance empowering her audience.
15:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
This episode features NATTO, a fermented soybean product known for its powerful smell and sticky texture. Both economical and nutritious, NATTO is eaten for breakfast and in a variety of other ways.
15:40 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.
16:15 Preparation
Luna, a girl who is uncomfortable with doctor's office, comes to understand the value of medicine via the thrilling explanations of a mysterious doctor. This episode is about doctor's office.
16:18 DOMO!WORLD and the Mysterious Path
DOMO! WORLD, an 8K (Super Hi-Vision) stop-motion animated work. Go behind the scenes of this unbelievable project and listen to how the creators were able to accomplish this incredible 8K visual feat.
16:23 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(4)
With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.
16:30 Culture Crossroads BOSAI series
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: BE PREPARED provides practical knowledge to save yourself from natural disaster. In this episode, we interview 3 foreign residents who experienced 311.
16:40 Selfie Japan!
Duan visits Ibaraki Prefecture to learn about traditional medicine. In the city of Mito she drops by an Edo-period school that preserves old medical books, and eats ramen with medicinal ingredients.
16:45 Zero Waste Life
Two years ago, dyer Izawa Tsuyoshi began dyeing old clothes black. Black hides damage and stains and makes old look new. His back-in-black service is now so popular there's a three-month waiting list.
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
Ingrid Daubechies has collaborated with people from various fields to solve problems using innovative mathematical theory. Her recent art project was created to show that math is everywhere!
17:30 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Supermarket on Wheels in Kagoshima: We follow the cheerful women who operate the truck as it delivers smiles and energy as well as food, in Kagoshima Prefecture's Soo district.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks ahead to the March Tournament, back in Osaka for the first time since 2020. The show also reports on a recent retirement ceremony for top-division wrestlers.
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
Pianist Alice Sara Ott made her first recording in three years, as a reflection on life. Living with multiple sclerosis, she keeps a contemporary performance empowering her audience.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged railway infrastructure in the Tohoku region. See the efforts made by Sanriku Railway and JR East to restore their lines.
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
Filipino entertainment group Comedy Manila has taken their shows online. From a TV star to new faces barely making ends meet, the diverse group is determined to beat the pandemic through laughter.
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
Ingrid Daubechies has collaborated with people from various fields to solve problems using innovative mathematical theory. Her recent art project was created to show that math is everywhere!
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(4)
With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.
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 BOSAI series
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: BE PREPARED provides practical knowledge to save yourself from natural disaster. In this episode, we interview 3 foreign residents who experienced 311.
22:40 Selfie Japan!
Duan visits Ibaraki Prefecture to learn about traditional medicine. In the city of Mito she drops by an Edo-period school that preserves old medical books, and eats ramen with medicinal ingredients.
22:45 Zero Waste Life
Two years ago, dyer Izawa Tsuyoshi began dyeing old clothes black. Black hides damage and stains and makes old look new. His back-in-black service is now so popular there's a three-month waiting list.
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 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Supermarket on Wheels in Kagoshima: We follow the cheerful women who operate the truck as it delivers smiles and energy as well as food, in Kagoshima Prefecture's Soo district.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 BIZ STREAM
A traditional pottery kiln-owner who almost lost his business to the Fukushima nuclear accident has teamed up with his son to use modern technology and marketing techniques to save his craft.
00:40 The Signs
Successive waves of coronavirus mutations are buffeting the world. But researchers in Japan are developing innovative technologies to move on from COVID.
00:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at Japanese dog breeds. There are six breeds native to Japan, including Shiba Inu and Akita.
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
Filipino entertainment group Comedy Manila has taken their shows online. From a TV star to new faces barely making ends meet, the diverse group is determined to beat the pandemic through laughter.
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
Ingrid Daubechies has collaborated with people from various fields to solve problems using innovative mathematical theory. Her recent art project was created to show that math is everywhere!
02:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks ahead to the March Tournament, back in Osaka for the first time since 2020. The show also reports on a recent retirement ceremony for top-division wrestlers.
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 BOSAI series
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: BE PREPARED provides practical knowledge to save yourself from natural disaster. In this episode, we interview 3 foreign residents who experienced 311.
03:40 Selfie Japan!
Duan visits Ibaraki Prefecture to learn about traditional medicine. In the city of Mito she drops by an Edo-period school that preserves old medical books, and eats ramen with medicinal ingredients.
03:45 Zero Waste Life
Two years ago, dyer Izawa Tsuyoshi began dyeing old clothes black. Black hides damage and stains and makes old look new. His back-in-black service is now so popular there's a three-month waiting list.
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
Pianist Alice Sara Ott made her first recording in three years, as a reflection on life. Living with multiple sclerosis, she keeps a contemporary performance empowering her audience.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(4)
With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.
05:00 Medical Frontiers
Various studies have shown that substances found in green tea called catechins have numerous health benefits. We look at their effects on viral infections, dementia and cancer.
05:30 SPIRIT OF JAPAN
Supermarket on Wheels in Kagoshima: We follow the cheerful women who operate the truck as it delivers smiles and energy as well as food, in Kagoshima Prefecture's Soo district.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
06:30 Today's Close-Up
Eleven years after Japan's devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, many young people whose lives were upended are starting to discuss long-repressed memories and feelings about the disaster.
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
Filipino entertainment group Comedy Manila has taken their shows online. From a TV star to new faces barely making ends meet, the diverse group is determined to beat the pandemic through laughter.
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 BOSAI series
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: BE PREPARED provides practical knowledge to save yourself from natural disaster. In this episode, we interview 3 foreign residents who experienced 311.
08:40 Selfie Japan!
Duan visits Ibaraki Prefecture to learn about traditional medicine. In the city of Mito she drops by an Edo-period school that preserves old medical books, and eats ramen with medicinal ingredients.
08:45 Zero Waste Life
Two years ago, dyer Izawa Tsuyoshi began dyeing old clothes black. Black hides damage and stains and makes old look new. His back-in-black service is now so popular there's a three-month waiting list.
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(4)
With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at Japanese dog breeds. There are six breeds native to Japan, including Shiba Inu and Akita.
09:20 Japan Time-Lapse Ainu
The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time: Ainu Boats.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks ahead to the March Tournament, back in Osaka for the first time since 2020. The show also reports on a recent retirement ceremony for top-division wrestlers.
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 The Michinoku Trail of Hope
The Michinoku Coastal Trail stretches 1,000km, revealing the stunning nature of Tohoku and the struggles of people recovering from the 2011 disaster. Canadian Kyle Card embarks on a journey of hope.
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 Fukushima Monologue2
A holdout in his hometown since the nuclear accident, Matsumura Naoto battles to revive a rice field in a decontaminated wasteland. His solitary struggle casts "reconstruction" in a new light.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN - Mie
One way to cope with a pandemic is for our cyclists to film themselves close to home. Zac Reynolds shows his favorite local spots in Mie before exploring unknown parts of this fascinating prefecture.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 Today's Close-Up
Eleven years after Japan's devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, many young people whose lives were upended are starting to discuss long-repressed memories and feelings about the disaster.
13:40 The Signs
Successive waves of coronavirus mutations are buffeting the world. But researchers in Japan are developing innovative technologies to move on from COVID.
13:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
Episode 13 portrays Para Alpine Skiing, a sport that tests athletes' mental strength to take on a challenge with high-speed skiing.
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
Written Japanese is singularly complex, combining multiple systems of characters. The panelists learn about its historical development and discuss how its enigmatic qualities appeal to foreigners.
14:55 Easy Japanese
#1 Where is Haru-san House? / Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put "wa doko desu ka" after its name.
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
Personal footage of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami shocked the world. It inspired the birth of an online video-sharing site that has made image distribution available to amateur and professional alike.
15:40 BOSAI: Tsunami Prediction
Japan's 2011 earthquake triggered a massive tsunami leaving over 23,000 people dead or missing. Find out why the initial warning was underestimated and the latest in tsunami prediction technology.
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 "Pythagora Equipment Academy"..
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 The Michinoku Trail of Hope
The Michinoku Coastal Trail stretches 1,000km, revealing the stunning nature of Tohoku and the struggles of people recovering from the 2011 disaster. Canadian Kyle Card embarks on a journey of hope.
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 Fukushima Monologue2
A holdout in his hometown since the nuclear accident, Matsumura Naoto battles to revive a rice field in a decontaminated wasteland. His solitary struggle casts "reconstruction" in a new light.
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
Personal footage of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami shocked the world. It inspired the birth of an online video-sharing site that has made image distribution available to amateur and professional alike.
18:40 BOSAI: Tsunami Prediction
Japan's 2011 earthquake triggered a massive tsunami leaving over 23,000 people dead or missing. Find out why the initial warning was underestimated and the latest in tsunami prediction technology.
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 "Pythagora Equipment Academy"..
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN - Mie
One way to cope with a pandemic is for our cyclists to film themselves close to home. Zac Reynolds shows his favorite local spots in Mie before exploring unknown parts of this fascinating prefecture.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:10 Today's Close-Up
Eleven years after Japan's devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, many young people whose lives were upended are starting to discuss long-repressed memories and feelings about the disaster.
20:40 The Signs
Successive waves of coronavirus mutations are buffeting the world. But researchers in Japan are developing innovative technologies to move on from COVID.
20:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
Episode 13 portrays Para Alpine Skiing, a sport that tests athletes' mental strength to take on a challenge with high-speed skiing.
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
Written Japanese is singularly complex, combining multiple systems of characters. The panelists learn about its historical development and discuss how its enigmatic qualities appeal to foreigners.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#1 Where is Haru-san House? / Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put "wa doko desu ka" after its name.
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 The Michinoku Trail of Hope
The Michinoku Coastal Trail stretches 1,000km, revealing the stunning nature of Tohoku and the struggles of people recovering from the 2011 disaster. Canadian Kyle Card embarks on a journey of hope.
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 Fukushima Monologue2
A holdout in his hometown since the nuclear accident, Matsumura Naoto battles to revive a rice field in a decontaminated wasteland. His solitary struggle casts "reconstruction" in a new light.
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
Personal footage of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami shocked the world. It inspired the birth of an online video-sharing site that has made image distribution available to amateur and professional alike.
00:40 BOSAI: Tsunami Prediction
Japan's 2011 earthquake triggered a massive tsunami leaving over 23,000 people dead or missing. Find out why the initial warning was underestimated and the latest in tsunami prediction technology.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Japan Railway Journal," which shows vehicles awarded for the Blue Ribbon Prize. The prize goes to Kintetsu Railway's limited express HINOTORI providing luxury compartments.
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
In the waters off Hokkaido, in Japan's far north, a number of mysterious natural phenomena have been observed in recent years. Our specialist underwater camera crew set out to investigate.
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
Written Japanese is singularly complex, combining multiple systems of characters. The panelists learn about its historical development and discuss how its enigmatic qualities appeal to foreigners.
02:55 ANIMATION X PARALYMPIC
Episode 13 portrays Para Alpine Skiing, a sport that tests athletes' mental strength to take on a challenge with high-speed skiing.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN - Mie
One way to cope with a pandemic is for our cyclists to film themselves close to home. Zac Reynolds shows his favorite local spots in Mie before exploring unknown parts of this fascinating prefecture.
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 The Michinoku Trail of Hope
The Michinoku Coastal Trail stretches 1,000km, revealing the stunning nature of Tohoku and the struggles of people recovering from the 2011 disaster. Canadian Kyle Card embarks on a journey of hope.
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 Fukushima Monologue2
A holdout in his hometown since the nuclear accident, Matsumura Naoto battles to revive a rice field in a decontaminated wasteland. His solitary struggle casts "reconstruction" in a new light.
