NHK WORLD-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: home blood pressure monitors and test patterns.
00:40 BOSAI: Urban Flooding
Many Japan cities sit in low-lying areas, putting them at risk of floods. This program looks at the unique mechanisms of urban flooding such as sewage backflow, and explores ways to save lives.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK World-JAPAN
This time we introduce what we provide on internet. We began Ukrainian subtitle service using AI translating, and also started a web-site in Ukrainian language as well as producing special programs.
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
When evening falls, traditional entertainers, or geiko, make their way to teahouses in Gion, Kyoto, to perform classical dance and music for select guests. Peer into their unique and alluring world.
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 Dear Mr.Collins
After father's death, the son learns that father was put in a Japanese camp in the United States during the Pacific War. What happened to my father? A journey of the heart of son.
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 Train Cruise
The season of blossoms seen from a train in central Japan. The pristine stream provides diverse blessings and fosters the fading tradition of wooden-boat building.
03:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at osechi, a special New Year's meal that offers a traditional start to the year.
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 Puppet Master Hori Hiroshi
Celebrated puppet master Hori Hiroshi created ningyo-mai, a performance art fusing dolls and actors. After his wife, artistic partner, passes away, Hori turns to his craft to work through his grief.
04:54 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
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 Blooming Miracles
This documentary follows a 93-year-old cherry tree guardian as he transplants a beloved 150-year-old tree that stood gracefully on a hill. He describes it as "the biggest challenge of my life."
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 BIZ STREAM
From energy to food product, this episode will examine the economic impacts the war in Ukraine is having on Japan and other parts of the world.
06:40 The Signs
Covid-19 has prompted us rethink ideal living spaces. World-renowned architect Kuma Kengo talks about his recent projects and discusses his vision for the future of architecture and cities.
06:55 Danko & Danta: Capsule Toy
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. This time, they make a capsule toy machine. They even make pretend coins!
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 Train Cruise
The season of blossoms seen from a train in central Japan. The pristine stream provides diverse blessings and fosters the fading tradition of wooden-boat building.
07:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at osechi, a special New Year's meal that offers a traditional start to the year.
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
When evening falls, traditional entertainers, or geiko, make their way to teahouses in Gion, Kyoto, to perform classical dance and music for select guests. Peer into their unique and alluring world.
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 Dear Mr.Collins
After father's death, the son learns that father was put in a Japanese camp in the United States during the Pacific War. What happened to my father? A journey of the heart of son.
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 How to be Likable in a Crisis #1
(Dubbed) Kanzaki Makoto's likability helped him glide through life until he gets caught up in a web of corruption at his PR job at a college. This black comedy is a microcosm of modern Japan.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:10 Hometown Stories
Harpooning swordfish is a Japanese tradition, but due to warming waters, it's now under threat. 21-year-old Misaki is a fisherman like his father. But will he be able to make it on his own?
11:42 Easy Japanese
#2 I'm Tam. I'm a student. / Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.
11:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Below your eyes is the Sea of Okhotsk in the season of drift ice. Climbers are scaling a huge icefall reaching 40 meters high.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:10 The Professionals
The final stand against pancreatic cancer, the hardest of all to treat. Akimasa Nakao takes on surgeries deemed impossible by others. He developed a surgical technique that has helped save lives.
12:55 Doki Doki! NHK World-JAPAN
This time we introduce what we provide on internet. We began Ukrainian subtitle service using AI translating, and also started a web-site in Ukrainian language as well as producing special programs.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 BIZ STREAM
From energy to food product, this episode will examine the economic impacts the war in Ukraine is having on Japan and other parts of the world.
13:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-1.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at donburi rice bowls, Japan's ultimate comfort food.
13:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Tokyo is home to many lucky cats called "maneki-neko!" Get your kitty fix at a public bath, a lantern shop, and a classical theater. Then, meet them after hours in Shinjuku's Golden Gai bar district!
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
La Paz is Bolivia's seat of government which is located at an elevation of about 3,650 meters. In this episode, we stroll around the city in the sky.
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
When evening falls, traditional entertainers, or geiko, make their way to teahouses in Gion, Kyoto, to perform classical dance and music for select guests. Peer into their unique and alluring world.
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 How to be Likable in a Crisis #1
Kanzaki Makoto's likability helped him glide through life until he gets caught up in a web of corruption at his PR job at a college. This black comedy is a microcosm of modern 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.
17:10 Hometown Stories
Harpooning swordfish is a Japanese tradition, but due to warming waters, it's now under threat. 21-year-old Misaki is a fisherman like his father. But will he be able to make it on his own?
17:42 Easy Japanese
#2 I'm Tam. I'm a student. / Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.
17:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Below your eyes is the Sea of Okhotsk in the season of drift ice. Climbers are scaling a huge icefall reaching 40 meters high.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 BIZ STREAM
From energy to food product, this episode will examine the economic impacts the war in Ukraine is having on Japan and other parts of the world.
18:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-1.
18:50 Danko & Danta: Capsule Toy
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. This time, they make a capsule toy machine. They even make pretend coins!
18:55 Doki Doki! NHK World-JAPAN
This time we introduce what we provide on internet. We began Ukrainian subtitle service using AI translating, and also started a web-site in Ukrainian language as well as producing special programs.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 The Professionals
The final stand against pancreatic cancer, the hardest of all to treat. Akimasa Nakao takes on surgeries deemed impossible by others. He developed a surgical technique that has helped save lives.
19:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Tokyo is home to many lucky cats called "maneki-neko!" Get your kitty fix at a public bath, a lantern shop, and a classical theater. Then, meet them after hours in Shinjuku's Golden Gai bar district!
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
When evening falls, traditional entertainers, or geiko, make their way to teahouses in Gion, Kyoto, to perform classical dance and music for select guests. Peer into their unique and alluring world.
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
La Paz is Bolivia's seat of government which is located at an elevation of about 3,650 meters. In this episode, we stroll around the city in the sky.
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 How to be Likable in a Crisis #1
Kanzaki Makoto's likability helped him glide through life until he gets caught up in a web of corruption at his PR job at a college. This black comedy is a microcosm of modern 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.
23:10 Hometown Stories
Harpooning swordfish is a Japanese tradition, but due to warming waters, it's now under threat. 21-year-old Misaki is a fisherman like his father. But will he be able to make it on his own?
23:42 Easy Japanese
#2 I'm Tam. I'm a student. / Introducing yourself is easy. Put "desu" after your name or occupation to explain who you are and what you do.
23:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Below your eyes is the Sea of Okhotsk in the season of drift ice. Climbers are scaling a huge icefall reaching 40 meters high.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:16 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
Atopic dermatitis is thought to affect over 200 million people worldwide. A drug awaiting approval is expected to break the condition's itch-scratch cycle, in which the immune system plays a role.
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 J-MELO
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Liella! (a five-piece group who appear in the Love Live! series) and ONE N' ONLY (a dance-and-vocal group whose dance videos are popular internationally).
06:40 Easy Japanese for Work
Putri-san, from Indonesia, works entirely in Japanese, but finds some katakana words difficult. By receiving guidance from experts, she'll learn how to politely ask someone to repeat something.
06:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Tokyo is home to many lucky cats called "maneki-neko!" Get your kitty fix at a public bath, a lantern shop, and a classical theater. Then, meet them after hours in Shinjuku's Golden Gai bar district!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 The Professionals
The final stand against pancreatic cancer, the hardest of all to treat. Akimasa Nakao takes on surgeries deemed impossible by others. He developed a surgical technique that has helped save lives.
07:55 Doki Doki! NHK World-JAPAN
This time we introduce what we provide on internet. We began Ukrainian subtitle service using AI translating, and also started a web-site in Ukrainian language as well as producing special programs.
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: home blood pressure monitors and test patterns.
08:40 BOSAI: Urban Flooding
Many Japan cities sit in low-lying areas, putting them at risk of floods. This program looks at the unique mechanisms of urban flooding such as sewage backflow, and explores ways to save lives.
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 "Today's Just Barely!"...
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
La Paz is Bolivia's seat of government which is located at an elevation of about 3,650 meters. In this episode, we stroll around the city in the sky.
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 Cal Home
We meet Myanmar-born Aung Moe Oo who leads a fishing enterprise on Nakanoshima Island off the coast of Shimane, as well as South African Carli Kuschke who works for a plastering company 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
Fujimoto Yasushi developed an ultra-high pressure cleaning machine that can remove unauthorized graffiti on walls with ease. He talks about his innovative, non-chemical, eco-friendly cleaning system.
11:30 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
With the rise in foreign trade in the late Edo period, menacing infectious diseases entered Japan. But it's also true that Westerners introduced the latest medicines and doctoral spirit of devotion.
11:35 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
In his diary, the 19th Prime Minister of Japan, Hara Takashi, described in detail how his health did not recover for nearly six months after his bout of Spanish flu.
11:40 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.
11:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, The Iseji Route: Journey of the Soul over Passes.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Liella! (a five-piece group who appear in the Love Live! series) and ONE N' ONLY (a dance-and-vocal group whose dance videos are popular internationally).
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 The Mark of Beauty
The Japanese sword has long been admired across the world as both an excellent weapon and an exquisite work of art. Tune in to find out the secret behind its beautiful glow.
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
Fujimoto Yasushi developed an ultra-high pressure cleaning machine that can remove unauthorized graffiti on walls with ease. He talks about his innovative, non-chemical, eco-friendly cleaning system.
15:30 Where We Cal Home
We meet Myanmar-born Aung Moe Oo who leads a fishing enterprise on Nakanoshima Island off the coast of Shimane, as well as South African Carli Kuschke who works for a plastering company in Tokyo.
16:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
16:30 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
With the rise in foreign trade in the late Edo period, menacing infectious diseases entered Japan. But it's also true that Westerners introduced the latest medicines and doctoral spirit of devotion.
16:35 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
In his diary, the 19th Prime Minister of Japan, Hara Takashi, described in detail how his health did not recover for nearly six months after his bout of Spanish flu.
16:40 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.
16:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
17:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
17:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, The Iseji Route: Journey of the Soul over Passes.
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 The Mark of Beauty
The Japanese sword has long been admired across the world as both an excellent weapon and an exquisite work of art. Tune in to find out the secret behind its beautiful glow.
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
Antibodies are proteins that help us fight off infections. Tsukamoto Yasuhiro extracts antibodies from ostrich eggs for use in treatments to prevent infection from viruses such as COVID-19.
19:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Liella! (a five-piece group who appear in the Love Live! series) and ONE N' ONLY (a dance-and-vocal group whose dance videos are popular internationally).
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 Cal Home
We meet Myanmar-born Aung Moe Oo who leads a fishing enterprise on Nakanoshima Island off the coast of Shimane, as well as South African Carli Kuschke who works for a plastering company 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
Fujimoto Yasushi developed an ultra-high pressure cleaning machine that can remove unauthorized graffiti on walls with ease. He talks about his innovative, non-chemical, eco-friendly cleaning system.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Summer Delicacy
A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.
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 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
With the rise in foreign trade in the late Edo period, menacing infectious diseases entered Japan. But it's also true that Westerners introduced the latest medicines and doctoral spirit of devotion.
22:35 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
In his diary, the 19th Prime Minister of Japan, Hara Takashi, described in detail how his health did not recover for nearly six months after his bout of Spanish flu.
22:40 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.
22:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, The Iseji Route: Journey of the Soul over Passes.
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
Akiyoshido is one of Japan's largest limestone caves, and recently a discovery of some new chambers were made! Follow researcher Takashi Murakami and his survey team as they venture inside.
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.
01:16 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 Cal Home
We meet Myanmar-born Aung Moe Oo who leads a fishing enterprise on Nakanoshima Island off the coast of Shimane, as well as South African Carli Kuschke who works for a plastering company 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.
02:16 Direct Talk
Fujimoto Yasushi developed an ultra-high pressure cleaning machine that can remove unauthorized graffiti on walls with ease. He talks about his innovative, non-chemical, eco-friendly cleaning system.
02:31 The Mark of Beauty
The Japanese sword has long been admired across the world as both an excellent weapon and an exquisite work of art. Tune in to find out the secret behind its beautiful glow.
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.
03:16 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 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
With the rise in foreign trade in the late Edo period, menacing infectious diseases entered Japan. But it's also true that Westerners introduced the latest medicines and doctoral spirit of devotion.
03:35 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
In his diary, the 19th Prime Minister of Japan, Hara Takashi, described in detail how his health did not recover for nearly six months after his bout of Spanish flu.
03:40 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.
03:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
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
Antibodies are proteins that help us fight off infections. Tsukamoto Yasuhiro extracts antibodies from ostrich eggs for use in treatments to prevent infection from viruses such as COVID-19.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Summer Delicacy
A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.
05:00 NHK Documentary
When evening falls, traditional entertainers, or geiko, make their way to teahouses in Gion, Kyoto, to perform classical dance and music for select guests. Peer into their unique and alluring world.
05:50 Time-lapse Japan
The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Sannai Maruyama Site.
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.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
06:30 Medical Frontiers
Atopic dermatitis is thought to affect over 200 million people worldwide. A drug awaiting approval is expected to break the condition's itch-scratch cycle, in which the immune system plays a role.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 Where We Cal Home
We meet Myanmar-born Aung Moe Oo who leads a fishing enterprise on Nakanoshima Island off the coast of Shimane, as well as South African Carli Kuschke who works for a plastering company in Tokyo.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
08:30 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
With the rise in foreign trade in the late Edo period, menacing infectious diseases entered Japan. But it's also true that Westerners introduced the latest medicines and doctoral spirit of devotion.
08:35 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
In his diary, the 19th Prime Minister of Japan, Hara Takashi, described in detail how his health did not recover for nearly six months after his bout of Spanish flu.
08:40 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.
08:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
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: Summer Delicacy
A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.
09:20 Time-lapse Japan
The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Oyu Stone Circles.
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 The Mark of Beauty
The Japanese sword has long been admired across the world as both an excellent weapon and an exquisite work of art. Tune in to find out the secret behind its beautiful glow.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:30 Journeys in Japan
Actor Michael Keida rambles along Nara's ancient Yamanobe no Michi road during autumn, exploring one of Japan's earliest shrines, a somen noodle factory, a huge burial mound and persimmon farms.
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
Hoshi Kento is a social business entrepreneur who created Japan's first employment search website for the LGBT community. His dream is a world where no minority group has to face discrimination.
11:30 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Chakin Sushi (2) Oshizushi with Crab Meat (3) Deep-fried Shrimp (4) Daikon Radish and Carrot Salad.Let's travel Japan by cooking at home with our chef Rika and master chef Saito.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 Document 72 Hours
A highway bus terminal linking Osaka with over 60 cities across Japan is where many people start a new chapter in life. For 3 days, we asked people at the terminal where they were going, and why.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Medical Frontiers
Atopic dermatitis is thought to affect over 200 million people worldwide. A drug awaiting approval is expected to break the condition's itch-scratch cycle, in which the immune system plays a role.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Prof. Francis Fukuyama at Stanford Univ. talks about his 12 prophecies such as 'Russia's outright defeat' written soon after the aggression
14:45 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Prof. Francis Fukuyama at Stanford Univ. talks about how the world-renowned thinker sees the future of liberal democracy after the conflict
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
Hoshi Kento is a social business entrepreneur who created Japan's first employment search website for the LGBT community. His dream is a world where no minority group has to face discrimination.
15:30 Journeys in Japan
Actor Michael Keida rambles along Nara's ancient Yamanobe no Michi road during autumn, exploring one of Japan's earliest shrines, a somen noodle factory, a huge burial mound and persimmon farms.
16:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
16:30 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Chakin Sushi (2) Oshizushi with Crab Meat (3) Deep-fried Shrimp (4) Daikon Radish and Carrot Salad.Let's travel Japan by cooking at home with our chef Rika and master chef Saito.
17:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
17:30 Document 72 Hours
A highway bus terminal linking Osaka with over 60 cities across Japan is where many people start a new chapter in life. For 3 days, we asked people at the terminal where they were going, and why.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Prof. Francis Fukuyama at Stanford Univ. talks about his 12 prophecies such as 'Russia's outright defeat' written soon after the aggression
18:45 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Prof. Francis Fukuyama at Stanford Univ. talks about how the world-renowned thinker sees the future of liberal democracy after the conflict
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
Nakamura Hiroshi is known for innovative architectural designs based on careful observation of human behavior. His design for a waste center won an award in 2021. What is his vision for architecture?
19:30 Medical Frontiers
Atopic dermatitis is thought to affect over 200 million people worldwide. A drug awaiting approval is expected to break the condition's itch-scratch cycle, in which the immune system plays a role.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Journeys in Japan
Actor Michael Keida rambles along Nara's ancient Yamanobe no Michi road during autumn, exploring one of Japan's earliest shrines, a somen noodle factory, a huge burial mound and persimmon farms.
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
Hoshi Kento is a social business entrepreneur who created Japan's first employment search website for the LGBT community. His dream is a world where no minority group has to face discrimination.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Fashion Night
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Chakin Sushi (2) Oshizushi with Crab Meat (3) Deep-fried Shrimp (4) Daikon Radish and Carrot Salad.Let's travel Japan by cooking at home with our chef Rika and master chef Saito.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 Document 72 Hours
A highway bus terminal linking Osaka with over 60 cities across Japan is where many people start a new chapter in life. For 3 days, we asked people at the terminal where they were going, and why.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Negi adds spice when raw and sweetness when cooked. Learn more about how it transformed Japanese cuisine after its introduction during the Edo period.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Journeys in Japan
Actor Michael Keida rambles along Nara's ancient Yamanobe no Michi road during autumn, exploring one of Japan's earliest shrines, a somen noodle factory, a huge burial mound and persimmon farms.
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
Hoshi Kento is a social business entrepreneur who created Japan's first employment search website for the LGBT community. His dream is a world where no minority group has to face discrimination.
02:30 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Prof. Francis Fukuyama at Stanford Univ. talks about his 12 prophecies such as 'Russia's outright defeat' written soon after the aggression
02:45 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Prof. Francis Fukuyama at Stanford Univ. talks about how the world-renowned thinker sees the future of liberal democracy after the conflict
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Chakin Sushi (2) Oshizushi with Crab Meat (3) Deep-fried Shrimp (4) Daikon Radish and Carrot Salad.Let's travel Japan by cooking at home with our chef Rika and master chef Saito.
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
Nakamura Hiroshi is known for innovative architectural designs based on careful observation of human behavior. His design for a waste center won an award in 2021. What is his vision for architecture?
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Fashion Night
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.
05:00 BIZ STREAM
From energy to food product, this episode will examine the economic impacts the war in Ukraine is having on Japan and other parts of the world.
05:30 Document 72 Hours
A highway bus terminal linking Osaka with over 60 cities across Japan is where many people start a new chapter in life. For 3 days, we asked people at the terminal where they were going, and why.
NHK WORLD-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
Akiyoshido is one of Japan's largest limestone caves, and recently a discovery of some new chambers were made! Follow researcher Takashi Murakami and his survey team as they venture inside.
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
Actor Michael Keida rambles along Nara's ancient Yamanobe no Michi road during autumn, exploring one of Japan's earliest shrines, a somen noodle factory, a huge burial mound and persimmon farms.
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 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Chakin Sushi (2) Oshizushi with Crab Meat (3) Deep-fried Shrimp (4) Daikon Radish and Carrot Salad.Let's travel Japan by cooking at home with our chef Rika and master chef Saito.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Fashion Night
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.
09:20 Time-lapse Japan
The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Dogu.
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. Prof. Francis Fukuyama at Stanford Univ. talks about his 12 prophecies such as 'Russia's outright defeat' written soon after the aggression
09:45 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Prof. Francis Fukuyama at Stanford Univ. talks about how the world-renowned thinker sees the future of liberal democracy after the conflict
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 The Struggles of Ukrainians
There are 1,400 Ukrainian women in Japan. As their families struggle in Ukraine, they are doing what they can in their own way. We look into the lives of these women, as they work and pray for peace.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:15 Direct Talk
A female entrepreneur formed a robotics team of teenage girls in Afghanistan. Undaunted by the Taliban's return to power, she struggles to change the future of Afghan women through digital literacy.
11:30 A Treasured Creation: Charcoal
Hara Masaaki makes while charcoal called Binchotan. He thinks of himself as a guardian of the woods. But now, kilns lie abandoned. The metallic sound of Binchotan reverberates from oak trees.
11:45 Dig More Japan
Japan has one of the world's longest-lived populations, and many folks here stay active well into their later years. Let's dig deep into a few of the ways Japan makes use of this senior power.
11:55 Core Kyoto mini
Nishijin-ori, beauty synthesized in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
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
Follow an IT school in the West African Republic of Benin that uses a Japanese-designed platform to equip young people with the skills they need to secure remote jobs with international corporations.
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
Akiyoshido is one of Japan's largest limestone caves, and recently a discovery of some new chambers were made! Follow researcher Takashi Murakami and his survey team as they venture inside.
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 KABUKI KOOL
Chushingura is one of the most popular plays. It is based on a sensational historical incident when 47 masterless samurai avenged the death of their lord. Ainosuke explores it in a two-part series.
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
A female entrepreneur formed a robotics team of teenage girls in Afghanistan. Undaunted by the Taliban's return to power, she struggles to change the future of Afghan women through digital literacy.
15:30 The Struggles of Ukrainians
There are 1,400 Ukrainian women in Japan. As their families struggle in Ukraine, they are doing what they can in their own way. We look into the lives of these women, as they work and pray for peace.
16:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
16:30 A Treasured Creation: Charcoal
Hara Masaaki makes while charcoal called Binchotan. He thinks of himself as a guardian of the woods. But now, kilns lie abandoned. The metallic sound of Binchotan reverberates from oak trees.
16:45 Dig More Japan
Japan has one of the world's longest-lived populations, and many folks here stay active well into their later years. Let's dig deep into a few of the ways Japan makes use of this senior power.
16:55 Core Kyoto mini
Nishijin-ori, beauty synthesized in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
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 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.
17:30 Sharing the Future
Follow an IT school in the West African Republic of Benin that uses a Japanese-designed platform to equip young people with the skills they need to secure remote jobs with international corporations.
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
Chushingura is one of the most popular plays. It is based on a sensational historical incident when 47 masterless samurai avenged the death of their lord. Ainosuke explores it in a two-part series.
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
Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus won a Nobel Prize for creating a microcredit system for the poor. We speak to him about his new endeavor, "social business," that has him traveling the world.
19:30 Science View
Akiyoshido is one of Japan's largest limestone caves, and recently a discovery of some new chambers were made! Follow researcher Takashi Murakami and his survey team as they venture inside.
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 The Struggles of Ukrainians
There are 1,400 Ukrainian women in Japan. As their families struggle in Ukraine, they are doing what they can in their own way. We look into the lives of these women, as they work and pray for peace.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:40 Direct Talk
A female entrepreneur formed a robotics team of teenage girls in Afghanistan. Undaunted by the Taliban's return to power, she struggles to change the future of Afghan women through digital literacy.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
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 A Treasured Creation: Charcoal
Hara Masaaki makes while charcoal called Binchotan. He thinks of himself as a guardian of the woods. But now, kilns lie abandoned. The metallic sound of Binchotan reverberates from oak trees.
22:45 Dig More Japan
Japan has one of the world's longest-lived populations, and many folks here stay active well into their later years. Let's dig deep into a few of the ways Japan makes use of this senior power.
22:55 Core Kyoto mini
Nishijin-ori, beauty synthesized in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
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
Follow an IT school in the West African Republic of Benin that uses a Japanese-designed platform to equip young people with the skills they need to secure remote jobs with international corporations.
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
Ekiben (boxed meals made to be eaten on the train) are a true companion on railway journeys in Japan. See the ideas ekiben companies have been coming up with to help come back from the pandemic.
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 The Struggles of Ukrainians
There are 1,400 Ukrainian women in Japan. As their families struggle in Ukraine, they are doing what they can in their own way. We look into the lives of these women, as they work and pray for peace.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:15 Direct Talk
A female entrepreneur formed a robotics team of teenage girls in Afghanistan. Undaunted by the Taliban's return to power, she struggles to change the future of Afghan women through digital literacy.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
Chushingura is one of the most popular plays. It is based on a sensational historical incident when 47 masterless samurai avenged the death of their lord. Ainosuke explores it in a two-part series.
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 A Treasured Creation: Charcoal
Hara Masaaki makes while charcoal called Binchotan. He thinks of himself as a guardian of the woods. But now, kilns lie abandoned. The metallic sound of Binchotan reverberates from oak trees.
03:45 Dig More Japan
Japan has one of the world's longest-lived populations, and many folks here stay active well into their later years. Let's dig deep into a few of the ways Japan makes use of this senior power.
03:55 Core Kyoto mini
Nishijin-ori, beauty synthesized in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
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
Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus won a Nobel Prize for creating a microcredit system for the poor. We speak to him about his new endeavor, "social business," that has him traveling the world.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
05:00 TEMPLE FAMILY
The documentary follows an 800-year-old family-run temple in Kyoto as it struggles to balance tradition with process in order to thrive in the 21st century.
05:30 Sharing the Future
Follow an IT school in the West African Republic of Benin that uses a Japanese-designed platform to equip young people with the skills they need to secure remote jobs with international corporations.
