06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-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
JR East has been experimenting with a service that uses empty shinkansen seats and rooms to carry freight to compensate for lost passenger revenue. See how the company plans to continue post 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 Core Kyoto
Photographer Everett Kennedy Brown has lived in Japan for over 30 years. Yamada Shinya merges Japanese-style painting with anime. They discuss Kyoto culture and the importance of reassessing the old.
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: Disaster prevention. Earthquakes, floods, and typhoons are an unpredictable threat. Civil-engineering designer Hoshino Yuji explores the potential of disaster-prevention designs.
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 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tohoku, northeast Japan. Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator's camera conveys features of the region's relationship with the deceased.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 24, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
09:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:30 Asia Insight
The tourist-based economy around North Borneo's Mt. Kinabalu has floundered during the pandemic. Indigenous people, believing this to be divine wrath, seek new ways to sustain themselves.
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
Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Svetlana Alexievich, expressed the hardships endured in the Soviet Era through eyewitness testimonials. She shares stories of life in a post-Soviet world.
11:30 Culture Crossroads
After the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, a Myanmar refugee headed to a stricken area as a volunteer. And now, two Americans are dispatching updates. Are there hints on what we can do to help?
11:40 Selfie Japan!
Today, our destination is Saga Pref., which faces the Ariake Sea. We will take selfies at Torii gates on the sea. Duan Wenning will try fishing blue-spotted mudskippers, and will taste Takezaki crabs.
11:45 no art,no life plus
Outsider artists like Tsukiuchi Yuki 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: Ginger Beef Steak/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques 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 variety of Japan's most popular topics. We'll feature a unique way to reuse coffee grounds, an initiative to restore a forest's biodiversity, and visit the backstreets of Sangenjaya, Tokyo.
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
JR East has been experimenting with a service that uses empty shinkansen seats and rooms to carry freight to compensate for lost passenger revenue. See how the company plans to continue post 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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 24, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:15 Direct Talk
Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Svetlana Alexievich, expressed the hardships endured in the Soviet Era through eyewitness testimonials. She shares stories of life in a post-Soviet world.
15:30 Asia Insight
The tourist-based economy around North Borneo's Mt. Kinabalu has floundered during the pandemic. Indigenous people, believing this to be divine wrath, seek new ways to sustain themselves.
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:Enoshima Crossing
Pilgrims have gathered on a beach along the Kanagawa coast, near Kamakura. Their destination is Enoshima, an island offering leisure, adventure, and spirituality. But first, they had to get across...
16:30 Culture Crossroads
After the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, a Myanmar refugee headed to a stricken area as a volunteer. And now, two Americans are dispatching updates. Are there hints on what we can do to help?
16:40 Selfie Japan!
Today, our destination is Saga Pref., which faces the Ariake Sea. We will take selfies at Torii gates on the sea. Duan Wenning will try fishing blue-spotted mudskippers, and will taste Takezaki crabs.
16:45 no art,no life plus
Outsider artists like Tsukiuchi Yuki 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: Ginger Beef Steak/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques 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
Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Svetlana Alexievich, expressed the hardships endured in the Soviet Era through eyewitness testimonials. She shares stories of life in a post-Soviet world.
17:30 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a variety of Japan's most popular topics. We'll feature a unique way to reuse coffee grounds, an initiative to restore a forest's biodiversity, and visit the backstreets of Sangenjaya, Tokyo.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 24, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:15 Direct Talk
Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Svetlana Alexievich, expressed the hardships endured in the Soviet Era through eyewitness testimonials. She shares stories of life in a post-Soviet world.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
JR East has been experimenting with a service that uses empty shinkansen seats and rooms to carry freight to compensate for lost passenger revenue. See how the company plans to continue post 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
The tourist-based economy around North Borneo's Mt. Kinabalu has floundered during the pandemic. Indigenous people, believing this to be divine wrath, seek new ways to sustain themselves.
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
Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Svetlana Alexievich, expressed the hardships endured in the Soviet Era through eyewitness testimonials. She shares stories of life in a post-Soviet world.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE:Enoshima Crossing
Pilgrims have gathered on a beach along the Kanagawa coast, near Kamakura. Their destination is Enoshima, an island offering leisure, adventure, and spirituality. But first, they had to get across...
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
After the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, a Myanmar refugee headed to a stricken area as a volunteer. And now, two Americans are dispatching updates. Are there hints on what we can do to help?
22:40 Selfie Japan!
Today, our destination is Saga Pref., which faces the Ariake Sea. We will take selfies at Torii gates on the sea. Duan Wenning will try fishing blue-spotted mudskippers, and will taste Takezaki crabs.
22:45 no art,no life plus
Outsider artists like Tsukiuchi Yuki 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: Ginger Beef Steak/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques 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 variety of Japan's most popular topics. We'll feature a unique way to reuse coffee grounds, an initiative to restore a forest's biodiversity, and visit the backstreets of Sangenjaya, Tokyo.
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 ESPRIT JAPON
Japanese Food: Uncovering New Export Hits - Features the "debutante: New Selection of JAPAN FOODS+," a project launched to present promising food products overseas and uncover new hits.
00:40 Five Frames for Love #10
The Yoshimichi Siblings: A Bond Thicker Than Blood - Fashion, Friends, Family. Once hikikomori(shut in) but now stars, these Taipei-born Tokyo-raised siblings are heroes to the next generation.
00:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at karakuri ningyo, or mechanical dolls. Their clever mechanisms have been entertaining the public for centuries.
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
The tourist-based economy around North Borneo's Mt. Kinabalu has floundered during the pandemic. Indigenous people, believing this to be divine wrath, seek new ways to sustain themselves.
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
Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Svetlana Alexievich, expressed the hardships endured in the Soviet Era through eyewitness testimonials. She shares stories of life in a post-Soviet world.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 25, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 Culture Crossroads
After the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, a Myanmar refugee headed to a stricken area as a volunteer. And now, two Americans are dispatching updates. Are there hints on what we can do to help?
03:40 Selfie Japan!
Today, our destination is Saga Pref., which faces the Ariake Sea. We will take selfies at Torii gates on the sea. Duan Wenning will try fishing blue-spotted mudskippers, and will taste Takezaki crabs.
03:45 no art,no life plus
Outsider artists like Tsukiuchi Yuki 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: Ginger Beef Steak/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques 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
Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Svetlana Alexievich, expressed the hardships endured in the Soviet Era through eyewitness testimonials. She shares stories of life in a post-Soviet world.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE:Enoshima Crossing
Pilgrims have gathered on a beach along the Kanagawa coast, near Kamakura. Their destination is Enoshima, an island offering leisure, adventure, and spirituality. But first, they had to get across...
05:00 Medical Frontiers
Chronic pain refers to a long-lasting pain with an unknown cause or one that remains even after treatment. Doctors are beginning to understand that the cause can be found in the brain.
05:30 CATCH JAPAN
Explore a variety of Japan's most popular topics. We'll feature a unique way to reuse coffee grounds, an initiative to restore a forest's biodiversity, and visit the backstreets of Sangenjaya, Tokyo.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-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
Someya Yumi established a project with the mission of generating energy using recycled fuel made from waste cooking oil. How can her initiative contribute to the SDGs? What issues need to be resolved?
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 Asia Insight
The tourist-based economy around North Borneo's Mt. Kinabalu has floundered during the pandemic. Indigenous people, believing this to be divine wrath, seek new ways to sustain themselves.
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
After the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, a Myanmar refugee headed to a stricken area as a volunteer. And now, two Americans are dispatching updates. Are there hints on what we can do to help?
08:40 Selfie Japan!
Today, our destination is Saga Pref., which faces the Ariake Sea. We will take selfies at Torii gates on the sea. Duan Wenning will try fishing blue-spotted mudskippers, and will taste Takezaki crabs.
08:45 no art,no life plus
Outsider artists like Tsukiuchi Yuki 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: Ginger Beef Steak/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques 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:Enoshima Crossing
Pilgrims have gathered on a beach along the Kanagawa coast, near Kamakura. Their destination is Enoshima, an island offering leisure, adventure, and spirituality. But first, they had to get across...
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at karakuri ningyo, or mechanical dolls. Their clever mechanisms have been entertaining the public for centuries.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tohoku, northeast Japan. Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator seeks glimpses of sprites and spirits mysterious yet familiar presence in Tono, Iwate Pref.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 25, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
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 Zeroing In: Carbon Neutral 2050 E9
Rising temperatures. Warming oceans. Melting ice. Climate change touches all of us. In partnership with Northern California Public Media, we zero in on the meat in our diet.
10:35 Zeroing In:Carbon Neutral 2050 E10
Rising temperatures. Warming oceans. Melting ice. Climate change touches all of us. In partnership with Northern California Public Media, we zero in on ecological fashion.
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 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. What options are left for the West to stop Russian invasion of Ukraine? Charles Kupchan, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations talks.
11:25 THE UKIYO-E CODE #1
The Ukiyo-e Code: Overcoming a Natural Disaster. University professor Miyata Hiroaki helps us decipher the clues in ukiyo-e artwork produced in the aftermath of the 1855 Ansei Earthquake.
11:50 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Mt. Iwaki in Aomori overlooks an apple orchard where five kitties are born in spring. By summer, they've grown big and strong! Pay them a visit and attend the area's special summer festival!
11:55 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 mountains.
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
Uekusa Wataru is a creator known for his cute characters and mysterious worlds, as well as his ability to synchronize music and images in fast-paced visuals.
12:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Rumors of a 'superpod' of killer whales, numerous in number, lure the Darwin team to Japan's Shiretoko Peninsula. And there they are, all lined up in a row! Marine speed dating? Highly 'orca-strated'!
12:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
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
Someya Yumi established a project with the mission of generating energy using recycled fuel made from waste cooking oil. How can her initiative contribute to the SDGs? What issues need to be resolved?
13:40 Five Frames for Love #10
The Yoshimichi Siblings: A Bond Thicker Than Blood - Fashion, Friends, Family. Once hikikomori(shut in) but now stars, these Taipei-born Tokyo-raised siblings are heroes to the next generation.
13:55 Danko & Danta: Excavator
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, learn how to make an excellent and "super cool" excavator!
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces the Myoko Highlands in Niigata. In winter, heavy snows cover the forested plateau, but Japanese hares and macaque monkeys persevere against the cold.
14:20 We, in the Time of Corona
Yoshua Bengio, a global frontrunner in AI research and a recipient of the Turing Award in 2019, talks about how AI can be used to fight the pandemic.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 25, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 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: high-capacity optical disks & automatic skewer machines.
15:40 Ani x Para World
Our tenth episode focuses on visually impaired marathon. We meet Michishita Misato, one of the biggest names in the sport, and learn about the deep bond between runner and guide.
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 "See the Wiggle Men!"...
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 Zeroing In: Carbon Neutral 2050 E9
Rising temperatures. Warming oceans. Melting ice. Climate change touches all of us. In partnership with Northern California Public Media, we zero in on the meat in our diet.
16:35 Zeroing In:Carbon Neutral 2050 E10
Rising temperatures. Warming oceans. Melting ice. Climate change touches all of us. In partnership with Northern California Public Media, we zero in on ecological fashion.
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 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. What options are left for the West to stop Russian invasion of Ukraine? Charles Kupchan, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations talks.
17:25 THE UKIYO-E CODE #1
The Ukiyo-e Code: Overcoming a Natural Disaster. University professor Miyata Hiroaki helps us decipher the clues in ukiyo-e artwork produced in the aftermath of the 1855 Ansei Earthquake.
17:50 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Mt. Iwaki in Aomori overlooks an apple orchard where five kitties are born in spring. By summer, they've grown big and strong! Pay them a visit and attend the area's special summer festival!
17:55 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 mountains.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 Ani x Para World
Our tenth episode focuses on visually impaired marathon. We meet Michishita Misato, one of the biggest names in the sport, and learn about the deep bond between runner and guide.
18:25 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "See the Wiggle Men!"...
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 25, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 Anime Supernova
Uekusa Wataru is a creator known for his cute characters and mysterious worlds, as well as his ability to synchronize music and images in fast-paced visuals.
19:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Rumors of a 'superpod' of killer whales, numerous in number, lure the Darwin team to Japan's Shiretoko Peninsula. And there they are, all lined up in a row! Marine speed dating? Highly 'orca-strated'!
19:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
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
Someya Yumi established a project with the mission of generating energy using recycled fuel made from waste cooking oil. How can her initiative contribute to the SDGs? What issues need to be resolved?
20:40 Five Frames for Love #10
The Yoshimichi Siblings: A Bond Thicker Than Blood - Fashion, Friends, Family. Once hikikomori(shut in) but now stars, these Taipei-born Tokyo-raised siblings are heroes to the next generation.
20:55 Danko & Danta: Excavator
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, learn how to make an excellent and "super cool" excavator!
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
Paper has held a special status in Japan in terms of the wide variety and unique range of applications. The panelists examine some notable examples and evaluate the role of paper in Japanese culture.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#3 I'm from Vietnam. / Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by "kara kimashita".
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 Zeroing In: Carbon Neutral 2050 E9
Rising temperatures. Warming oceans. Melting ice. Climate change touches all of us. In partnership with Northern California Public Media, we zero in on the meat in our diet.
22:35 Zeroing In:Carbon Neutral 2050 E10
Rising temperatures. Warming oceans. Melting ice. Climate change touches all of us. In partnership with Northern California Public Media, we zero in on ecological fashion.
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 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. What options are left for the West to stop Russian invasion of Ukraine? Charles Kupchan, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations talks.
23:25 THE UKIYO-E CODE #1
The Ukiyo-e Code: Overcoming a Natural Disaster. University professor Miyata Hiroaki helps us decipher the clues in ukiyo-e artwork produced in the aftermath of the 1855 Ansei Earthquake.
23:50 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Mt. Iwaki in Aomori overlooks an apple orchard where five kitties are born in spring. By summer, they've grown big and strong! Pay them a visit and attend the area's special summer festival!
23:55 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 mountains.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 Japan's Top inventions(28min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: high-capacity optical disks & automatic skewer machines.
00:40 Ani x Para World
Our tenth episode focuses on visually impaired marathon. We meet Michishita Misato, one of the biggest names in the sport, and learn about the deep bond between runner and guide.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
We introduce one or two program aired on NHK World-JAPAN in a episode. We show picked up video of the program presented by navigators, one is a woman and another "AI speaker".
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 process of transforming Shibuya from a confusing labyrinth to a model of disaster prevention, crews relocate an entire train platform along with 500 meters of track in a single 54-hour period.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 Danko & Danta: Excavator
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, learn how to make an excellent and "super cool" excavator!
02:15 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces the Myoko Highlands in Niigata. In winter, heavy snows cover the forested plateau, but Japanese hares and macaque monkeys persevere against the cold.
02:25 We, in the Time of Corona
Yoshua Bengio, a global frontrunner in AI research and a recipient of the Turing Award in 2019, talks about how AI can be used to fight the pandemic.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 26, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 Anime Supernova
Uekusa Wataru is a creator known for his cute characters and mysterious worlds, as well as his ability to synchronize music and images in fast-paced visuals.
03:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Rumors of a 'superpod' of killer whales, numerous in number, lure the Darwin team to Japan's Shiretoko Peninsula. And there they are, all lined up in a row! Marine speed dating? Highly 'orca-strated'!
03:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
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 Zeroing In: Carbon Neutral 2050 E9
Rising temperatures. Warming oceans. Melting ice. Climate change touches all of us. In partnership with Northern California Public Media, we zero in on the meat in our diet.
04:35 Zeroing In:Carbon Neutral 2050 E10
Rising temperatures. Warming oceans. Melting ice. Climate change touches all of us. In partnership with Northern California Public Media, we zero in on ecological fashion.
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 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. What options are left for the West to stop Russian invasion of Ukraine? Charles Kupchan, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations talks.
05:25 THE UKIYO-E CODE #1
The Ukiyo-e Code: Overcoming a Natural Disaster. University professor Miyata Hiroaki helps us decipher the clues in ukiyo-e artwork produced in the aftermath of the 1855 Ansei Earthquake.
05:50 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Mt. Iwaki in Aomori overlooks an apple orchard where five kitties are born in spring. By summer, they've grown big and strong! Pay them a visit and attend the area's special summer festival!
05:55 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 mountains.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-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 ESPRIT JAPON
Japanese Food: Uncovering New Export Hits - Features the "debutante: New Selection of JAPAN FOODS+," a project launched to present promising food products overseas and uncover new hits.
06:40 Five Frames for Love #10
The Yoshimichi Siblings: A Bond Thicker Than Blood - Fashion, Friends, Family. Once hikikomori(shut in) but now stars, these Taipei-born Tokyo-raised siblings are heroes to the next generation.
06:55 Danko & Danta: Excavator
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, learn how to make an excellent and "super cool" excavator!
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
Uekusa Wataru is a creator known for his cute characters and mysterious worlds, as well as his ability to synchronize music and images in fast-paced visuals.
07:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Rumors of a 'superpod' of killer whales, numerous in number, lure the Darwin team to Japan's Shiretoko Peninsula. And there they are, all lined up in a row! Marine speed dating? Highly 'orca-strated'!
07:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
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
In the process of transforming Shibuya from a confusing labyrinth to a model of disaster prevention, crews relocate an entire train platform along with 500 meters of track in a single 54-hour period.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 Four Seasons in Japan
This episode of Four Seasons in Japan introduces the Myoko Highlands in Niigata. In winter, heavy snows cover the forested plateau, but Japanese hares and macaque monkeys persevere against the cold.
09:20 We, in the Time of Corona
Yoshua Bengio, a global frontrunner in AI research and a recipient of the Turing Award in 2019, talks about how AI can be used to fight the pandemic.
09:25 Easy Japanese
#3 I'm from Vietnam. / Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by "kara kimashita".
09:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 26, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
09:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 Brightening their Twilight Years
A beautiful highland village is without a doctor. A retiring medical professor moves here to care for the aging residents, becoming close to them as he records their lives and deaths in photographs.
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
The Bansenshukai is a compilation of secrets from 49 Iga and Koka ninja schools. We examine its contents and get TV's first look at scrolls believed to be the oldest extant copy of the Bansenshukai.
11:25 NINJA TRUTH
Ninja tools of clay and stone were unearthed at sixteenth-century archaeological sites. We explore the story behind their creation and recreate clay makibishi to see if they'll stand up to the test.
11:40 Core Kyoto mini
Kirikane, the beauty of gossamer gold leaf craftsmanship. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
11:45 Wild Hokkaido!
A French fly-fisher enjoys fishing in a tributary that flows into the Tokachi River. The river has a gentle current and provides a hiding place for large Rainbow Trout.
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
Japanese folklore is full of yokai, monsters and spirits feared for their ability to cause inexplicable phenomena. Folklore researcher Komatsu Kazuhiko shares insights on their nature.
12:40 100 Ideas to Save the World
Four ideas about responsibility to the future. Saving flowers destined for the trash, wind power in Japan, reducing food waste through composting, and ayu (sweetfish) in the clear streams of Tokyo.
12:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
We introduce one or two program aired on NHK World-JAPAN in a episode. We show picked up video of the program presented by navigators, one is a woman and another "AI speaker".
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 ESPRIT JAPON
Japanese Food: Uncovering New Export Hits - Features the "debutante: New Selection of JAPAN FOODS+," a project launched to present promising food products overseas and uncover new hits.
13:40 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at bamboo: a natural material with countless applications.
13:45 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at kotatsu: traditional heated tables.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at karakuri ningyo, or mechanical dolls. Their clever mechanisms have been entertaining the public for centuries.
13:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE:Night on the Town
A full moon shines above a bustling neighborhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theaters...on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife, and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 Somewhere Street mini
Seattle is a port city on America's west coast. Indigenous people lived here for many years before European settlers arrived. Abundantly green, the city's free spirit attracts many creative minds.
14:25 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
The devasting disaster in Tohoku, northeast Japan, on March 11, 2011. Fukushima-born Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator focuses on the hard-hit Tohoku region, 9 years on.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 26, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 NHK Documentary
In the process of transforming Shibuya from a confusing labyrinth to a model of disaster prevention, crews relocate an entire train platform along with 500 meters of track in a single 54-hour period.
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 Brightening their Twilight Years
A beautiful highland village is without a doctor. A retiring medical professor moves here to care for the aging residents, becoming close to them as he records their lives and deaths in photographs.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:10 Core Kyoto mini
Kirikane, the beauty of gossamer gold leaf craftsmanship. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
17:15 Wild Hokkaido!
A French fly-fisher enjoys fishing in a tributary that flows into the Tokachi River. The river has a gentle current and provides a hiding place for large Rainbow Trout.
17:30 GRAND SUMO LIVE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts GRAND SUMO March Tournament Final Day action live from Osaka, along with interviews of the tournament champion and special prize winners.
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
Japanese folklore is full of yokai, monsters and spirits feared for their ability to cause inexplicable phenomena. Folklore researcher Komatsu Kazuhiko shares insights on their nature.
19:40 100 Ideas to Save the World
Four ideas about responsibility to the future. Saving flowers destined for the trash, wind power in Japan, reducing food waste through composting, and ayu (sweetfish) in the clear streams of Tokyo.
19:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE:Night on the Town
A full moon shines above a bustling neighborhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theaters...on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife, and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.
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
In the process of transforming Shibuya from a confusing labyrinth to a model of disaster prevention, crews relocate an entire train platform along with 500 meters of track in a single 54-hour period.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:10 Somewhere Street
Oamaru is located on the east coast of the South Island in New Zealand. Officially settled by British settlers in the 19th century, its white limestone architecture is a popular feature of the town.
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 Brightening their Twilight Years
A beautiful highland village is without a doctor. A retiring medical professor moves here to care for the aging residents, becoming close to them as he records their lives and deaths in photographs.
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
The Bansenshukai is a compilation of secrets from 49 Iga and Koka ninja schools. We examine its contents and get TV's first look at scrolls believed to be the oldest extant copy of the Bansenshukai.
23:25 NINJA TRUTH
Ninja tools of clay and stone were unearthed at sixteenth-century archaeological sites. We explore the story behind their creation and recreate clay makibishi to see if they'll stand up to the test.
23:40 Core Kyoto mini
Kirikane, the beauty of gossamer gold leaf craftsmanship. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
23:45 Wild Hokkaido!
A French fly-fisher enjoys fishing in a tributary that flows into the Tokachi River. The river has a gentle current and provides a hiding place for large Rainbow Trout.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Medical Frontiers
The coronavirus pandemic has raised demand for telemedicine. In Japan, technology has been developed allowing doctors to diagnose patients remotely, whether they are on distant islands or overseas.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-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 #29 milet
The songstress treated her fans to a special performance on the show. She sang acoustic versions of two songs from the popular anime Fate/Grand Order: the theme song Prover and Tell me.
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:Night on the Town
A full moon shines above a bustling neighborhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theaters...on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife, and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.
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
Japanese folklore is full of yokai, monsters and spirits feared for their ability to cause inexplicable phenomena. Folklore researcher Komatsu Kazuhiko shares insights on their nature.
07:40 100 Ideas to Save the World
Four ideas about responsibility to the future. Saving flowers destined for the trash, wind power in Japan, reducing food waste through composting, and ayu (sweetfish) in the clear streams of Tokyo.
07:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce what services NHK WORLD-JAPAN has been providing since Russian Invasion to Ukraine and also services including short wave radio provided during emergency periods like Iraq War.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 Japan's Top inventions(28min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: high-capacity optical disks & automatic skewer machines.
08:40 Ani x Para World
Our tenth episode focuses on visually impaired marathon. We meet Michishita Misato, one of the biggest names in the sport, and learn about the deep bond between runner and guide.
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 "See the Wiggle Men!"...
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 Somewhere Street mini
Seattle is a port city on America's west coast. Indigenous people lived here for many years before European settlers arrived. Abundantly green, the city's free spirit attracts many creative minds.
09:25 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
The devasting disaster in Tohoku, northeast Japan, on March 11, 2011. Fukushima-born Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator focuses on the hard-hit Tohoku region, 9 years on.
09:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 27, final day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
10:30 Where We Call Home
We meet Ukraine-born Katarin Honma who makes bread with carrots from her adoptive Itoman City in Okinawa, and US-native Emily Balistrieri who translates Japanese novels and manga to English in Tokyo.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:15 Direct Talk
Murata Sayaka's novel about a convenience store worker was awarded Japan's most prestigious literary prize, and has been translated into over 30 languages. What struck a chord with readers?
11:30 Soundscapes of Japan
A Japan-based music producer captures the ambient sounds of local crabbing and the Chirimen crepe textile industry in the Tango region fronting the Sea of Japan in northern Kyoto Pref.
11:45 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.
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.Nihonbashi: The Bridge at the Center of Japanese Commerce.
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 #29 milet
The songstress treated her fans to a special performance on the show. She sang acoustic versions of two songs from the popular anime Fate/Grand Order: the theme song Prover and Tell me.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 27, final day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
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
Kajiya Yuriko is a principal dancer at the Houston Ballet in the United States. The coronavirus pandemic has been a struggle for artists in Japan, and Kajiya has worked to support them.
15:30 Where We Call Home
We meet Ukraine-born Katarin Honma who makes bread with carrots from her adoptive Itoman City in Okinawa, and US-native Emily Balistrieri who translates Japanese novels and manga to English in Tokyo.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
16:23 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Folding Fans
We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity.
16:30 Soundscapes of Japan
A Japan-based music producer captures the ambient sounds of local crabbing and the Chirimen crepe textile industry in the Tango region fronting the Sea of Japan in northern Kyoto Pref.
16:45 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.
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
Murata Sayaka's novel about a convenience store worker was awarded Japan's most prestigious literary prize, and has been translated into over 30 languages. What struck a chord with readers?
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.Nihonbashi: The Bridge at the Center of Japanese Commerce.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from March 27, final day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka.
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
Kajiya Yuriko is a principal dancer at the Houston Ballet in the United States. The coronavirus pandemic has been a struggle for artists in Japan, and Kajiya has worked to support them.
19:30 SONGS OF TOKYO #29 milet
The songstress treated her fans to a special performance on the show. She sang acoustic versions of two songs from the popular anime Fate/Grand Order: the theme song Prover and Tell me.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Where We Call Home
We meet Ukraine-born Katarin Honma who makes bread with carrots from her adoptive Itoman City in Okinawa, and US-native Emily Balistrieri who translates Japanese novels and manga to English in Tokyo.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:40 Direct Talk
Murata Sayaka's novel about a convenience store worker was awarded Japan's most prestigious literary prize, and has been translated into over 30 languages. What struck a chord with readers?
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Folding Fans
We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity.
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 Soundscapes of Japan
A Japan-based music producer captures the ambient sounds of local crabbing and the Chirimen crepe textile industry in the Tango region fronting the Sea of Japan in northern Kyoto Pref.
22:45 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.
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.Nihonbashi: The Bridge at the Center of Japanese Commerce.
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
A clinical trial of iPS-derived platelet transfusion will soon begin in Japan. Meet Professor Koji Eto of Kyoto University who developed a way to produce functional platelets for this therapy.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Where We Call Home
We meet Ukraine-born Katarin Honma who makes bread with carrots from her adoptive Itoman City in Okinawa, and US-native Emily Balistrieri who translates Japanese novels and manga to English in Tokyo.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:15 Direct Talk
Murata Sayaka's novel about a convenience store worker was awarded Japan's most prestigious literary prize, and has been translated into over 30 languages. What struck a chord with readers?
02:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
A 320-km ride through Nagano, with its magnificent mountain scenery and forests bright with late autumn colors, meeting some distinctive characters drawn to live here by their love of nature.
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 Soundscapes of Japan
A Japan-based music producer captures the ambient sounds of local crabbing and the Chirimen crepe textile industry in the Tango region fronting the Sea of Japan in northern Kyoto Pref.
03:45 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.
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
Kajiya Yuriko is a principal dancer at the Houston Ballet in the United States. The coronavirus pandemic has been a struggle for artists in Japan, and Kajiya has worked to support them.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Folding Fans
We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity.
05:00 NHK Documentary
In the process of transforming Shibuya from a confusing labyrinth to a model of disaster prevention, crews relocate an entire train platform along with 500 meters of track in a single 54-hour period.
05:50 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tohoku, northeast Japan. Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator seeks glimpses of sprites and spirits mysterious yet familiar presence in Tono, Iwate Pref.
05:55 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
