NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:15 Somewhere Street A Little Stroll
Let's have a short walk in the street of Shanxing in China where is close to Shanghai, which is famous for canals and Shanxing wine.
06:30 Japan Railway Journal
In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged railway infrastructure in the Tohoku region. See the efforts made by Sanriku Railway and JR East to restore their lines.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
07:30 Core Kyoto
Shigemori Chisao creates gardens, inspired by dry-landscape gardens. Nishinaka Yukito pursues the imperfect beauty valued 400 years ago is his glass art. They discuss what it means to recreate beauty.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
08:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Touch. The pandemic moved so many relationships online, with few chances for touch. New designs focus on its value, and researcher Ito Asa explores the extraordinary world of touch.
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: Airing Laundry
It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.
09:20 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.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 Lunch ON!
We visit a family-run Japanese paper lantern workshop in Kyoto. For lunch, the team of craftsmen goes out to an eatery to have local comfort food: savory pancakes, grilled offal, and fried noodles.
09:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at wasabi, an eye-watering condiment with many surprising uses.
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
Young South Koreans are fueling a boom in makgeolli, soju and other traditional alcohols. Brewers are embracing this new drinking culture as a platform for self-expression.
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
Venezuelan Glass Marcano became the first black woman conductor of a French orchestra at the age of 24. The vibrant energy of her music transcends the boundaries of gender, ethnicity, and language.
11:30 BENTO EXPO
Maki makes a bento with oyaki, Nagano Prefecture's beloved dumplings. And Marc makes Ehime Prefecture's famous Taimeshi: sea bream with rice. From Singapore, a bento influencer!
11:45 Zero Waste Life
Yumi Hayakawa creates one-of-a-kind textiles. Living at near total self-sufficiency, whether food as compost or cloth as material, no scraps are wasted. Valuing the cycle of life.
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 Planting Trees for the Future
Human-generated global warming is causing more frequent episodes of extreme weather. We look at the efforts of people who are planting trees in order to bring about a more sustainable environment.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged railway infrastructure in the Tohoku region. See the efforts made by Sanriku Railway and JR East to restore their lines.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks ahead to the May Tournament, which will be held in Tokyo. The show reports on the ceremonial aprons that only wrestlers from the top two divisions are allowed to wear.
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
Venezuelan Glass Marcano became the first black woman conductor of a French orchestra at the age of 24. The vibrant energy of her music transcends the boundaries of gender, ethnicity, and language.
15:30 Asia Insight
Young South Koreans are fueling a boom in makgeolli, soju and other traditional alcohols. Brewers are embracing this new drinking culture as a platform for self-expression.
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 BENTO EXPO
Maki makes a bento with oyaki, Nagano Prefecture's beloved dumplings. And Marc makes Ehime Prefecture's famous Taimeshi: sea bream with rice. From Singapore, a bento influencer!
16:45 Zero Waste Life
Yumi Hayakawa creates one-of-a-kind textiles. Living at near total self-sufficiency, whether food as compost or cloth as material, no scraps are wasted. Valuing the cycle of life.
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 Planting Trees for the Future
Human-generated global warming is causing more frequent episodes of extreme weather. We look at the efforts of people who are planting trees in order to bring about a more sustainable environment.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks ahead to the May Tournament, which will be held in Tokyo. The show reports on the ceremonial aprons that only wrestlers from the top two divisions are allowed to wear.
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
Rewilding to revive lost species and restore nature. In the United Kingdom, an aristocratic couple's efforts are attracting attention. We talk to Isabella Tree, who is also a writer.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged railway infrastructure in the Tohoku region. See the efforts made by Sanriku Railway and JR East to restore their lines.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Asia Insight
Young South Koreans are fueling a boom in makgeolli, soju and other traditional alcohols. Brewers are embracing this new drinking culture as a platform for self-expression.
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
Venezuelan Glass Marcano became the first black woman conductor of a French orchestra at the age of 24. The vibrant energy of her music transcends the boundaries of gender, ethnicity, and language.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Off to go Bathing
A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. We learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for the 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 BENTO EXPO
Maki makes a bento with oyaki, Nagano Prefecture's beloved dumplings. And Marc makes Ehime Prefecture's famous Taimeshi: sea bream with rice. From Singapore, a bento influencer!
22:45 Zero Waste Life
Yumi Hayakawa creates one-of-a-kind textiles. Living at near total self-sufficiency, whether food as compost or cloth as material, no scraps are wasted. Valuing the cycle of life.
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 Planting Trees for the Future
Human-generated global warming is causing more frequent episodes of extreme weather. We look at the efforts of people who are planting trees in order to bring about a more sustainable environment.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 RISING
We examine a sustainable new approach to aquaculture that brings increased yields and faster growth, providing a promising solution for poverty and food security in developing nations.
00:40 The Signs
Despite all of sports genetics' potential benefits, it will always pose deep ethical questions. A close examination of both the technology and ethics at the forefront of sports genomics.
00:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at aloha shirts: Hawaiian garments with a Japanese connection.
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
Young South Koreans are fueling a boom in makgeolli, soju and other traditional alcohols. Brewers are embracing this new drinking culture as a platform for self-expression.
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
Venezuelan Glass Marcano became the first black woman conductor of a French orchestra at the age of 24. The vibrant energy of her music transcends the boundaries of gender, ethnicity, and language.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks ahead to the May Tournament, which will be held in Tokyo. The show reports on the ceremonial aprons that only wrestlers from the top two divisions are allowed to wear.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 BENTO EXPO
Maki makes a bento with oyaki, Nagano Prefecture's beloved dumplings. And Marc makes Ehime Prefecture's famous Taimeshi: sea bream with rice. From Singapore, a bento influencer!
03:45 Zero Waste Life
Yumi Hayakawa creates one-of-a-kind textiles. Living at near total self-sufficiency, whether food as compost or cloth as material, no scraps are wasted. Valuing the cycle of life.
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
Rewilding to revive lost species and restore nature. In the United Kingdom, an aristocratic couple's efforts are attracting attention. We talk to Isabella Tree, who is also a writer.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Off to go Bathing
A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. We learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for the townspeople.
05:00 Medical Frontiers
In the first of two episodes on the mysterious powers of the gut microbiota, we look at studies that show the major impact it has on athletic ability, sleep quality and immunity.
05:30 Planting Trees for the Future
Human-generated global warming is causing more frequent episodes of extreme weather. We look at the efforts of people who are planting trees in order to bring about a more sustainable environment.
NHK WORLD-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 Reviving the Voices of Himeyuri
Staff at the Himeyuri Peace Museum in Okinawa struggle to find ways to create exhibits that illustrate the atrocities of war more relatable for the young people of today, and have them value peace.
06:55 Easy Japanese
#6 Does this train go to Ikebukuro? / Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination. Use the name of the place plus "ni ikimasu ka".
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
Young South Koreans are fueling a boom in makgeolli, soju and other traditional alcohols. Brewers are embracing this new drinking culture as a platform for self-expression.
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 BENTO EXPO
Maki makes a bento with oyaki, Nagano Prefecture's beloved dumplings. And Marc makes Ehime Prefecture's famous Taimeshi: sea bream with rice. From Singapore, a bento influencer!
08:45 Zero Waste Life
Yumi Hayakawa creates one-of-a-kind textiles. Living at near total self-sufficiency, whether food as compost or cloth as material, no scraps are wasted. Valuing the cycle of life.
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: Off to go Bathing
A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. We learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for the townspeople.
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at aloha shirts: Hawaiian garments with a Japanese connection.
09:20 Fukushima Time-Lapse 5min.
10 years on from the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke seeks out the undiminished beauty of Fukushima. This time we focus on mountains.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 GRAND SUMO Preview
NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks ahead to the May Tournament, which will be held in Tokyo. The show reports on the ceremonial aprons that only wrestlers from the top two divisions are allowed to wear.
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 WILDLIFE
The Okinawa woodpecker lives in Okinawa's Yambaru forest. Celebrated in Japan as a "special natural monument," this critically endangered bird is full of surprises.
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 Sahel Rosa: A war orphan's journey
Japan-based actor Sahel Rosa embarks on a journey of self-discovery after her foster mother's cancer diagnosis. She visits Iraq, Bangladesh and her homeland Iran where, aged four, she lost everything.
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 Train Cruise
Travel from Hiroshima through the pastoral areas of the Chugoku mountains. The towns along the way are alive with myths and legends from ancient times that carry messages for future generations.
12:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice snacks: traditional food with surprising diversity.
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 Reviving the Voices of Himeyuri
Staff at the Himeyuri Peace Museum in Okinawa struggle to find ways to create exhibits that illustrate the atrocities of war more relatable for the young people of today, and have them value peace.
13:35 Easy Japanese
#6 Does this train go to Ikebukuro? / Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination. Use the name of the place plus "ni ikimasu ka".
13:40 The Signs
Despite all of sports genetics' potential benefits, it will always pose deep ethical questions. A close examination of both the technology and ethics at the forefront of sports genomics.
13:55 Danko & Danta: Toilet
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they create a small and cute "toilet"!
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 Svetlana Alexievich
A 2000 program on Svetlana Alexievich's decades-long effort to save the voices of the "little people" of the former Soviet Union from oblivion. Voices filled with love and sorrow are brought to life.
14:55 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.
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: laptop computers and purification & separation systems.
15:40 BOSAI: Home Flooding
In 2018, Okayama Prefecture's town of Mabi was severely damaged by flooding from heavy rain and many people died in their homes. We'll examine new measures being taken to combat home flooding.
15:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 WILDLIFE
The Okinawa woodpecker lives in Okinawa's Yambaru forest. Celebrated in Japan as a "special natural monument," this critically endangered bird is full of surprises.
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 Sahel Rosa: A war orphan's journey
Japan-based actor Sahel Rosa embarks on a journey of self-discovery after her foster mother's cancer diagnosis. She visits Iraq, Bangladesh and her homeland Iran where, aged four, she lost everything.
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 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: laptop computers and purification & separation systems.
18:40 BOSAI: Home Flooding
In 2018, Okayama Prefecture's town of Mabi was severely damaged by flooding from heavy rain and many people died in their homes. We'll examine new measures being taken to combat home flooding.
18:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 Train Cruise
Travel from Hiroshima through the pastoral areas of the Chugoku mountains. The towns along the way are alive with myths and legends from ancient times that carry messages for future generations.
19:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice snacks: traditional food with surprising diversity.
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 Reviving the Voices of Himeyuri
Staff at the Himeyuri Peace Museum in Okinawa struggle to find ways to create exhibits that illustrate the atrocities of war more relatable for the young people of today, and have them value peace.
20:35 Easy Japanese
#6 Does this train go to Ikebukuro? / Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination. Use the name of the place plus "ni ikimasu ka".
20:40 The Signs
Despite all of sports genetics' potential benefits, it will always pose deep ethical questions. A close examination of both the technology and ethics at the forefront of sports genomics.
20:55 Danko & Danta: Toilet
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they create a small and cute "toilet"!
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 Svetlana Alexievich
A 2000 program on Svetlana Alexievich's decades-long effort to save the voices of the "little people" of the former Soviet Union from oblivion. Voices filled with love and sorrow are brought to life.
21:55 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.
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 WILDLIFE
The Okinawa woodpecker lives in Okinawa's Yambaru forest. Celebrated in Japan as a "special natural monument," this critically endangered bird is full of surprises.
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 Sahel Rosa: A war orphan's journey
Japan-based actor Sahel Rosa embarks on a journey of self-discovery after her foster mother's cancer diagnosis. She visits Iraq, Bangladesh and her homeland Iran where, aged four, she lost everything.
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: laptop computers and purification & separation systems.
00:40 BOSAI: Home Flooding
In 2018, Okayama Prefecture's town of Mabi was severely damaged by flooding from heavy rain and many people died in their homes. We'll examine new measures being taken to combat home flooding.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
We introduce two programs. One is a special program "Russian Ivasion; Can Sanctions Save Ukraine?," and the other is "Face To Face" which interviewed the president of Medicins Sans Frontieres Japan.
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
Global warming is causing more life-threatening weather, like the torrential rain that hit western Japan in 2018. How can people protect themselves from unprecedented harm?
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 Svetlana Alexievich
A 2000 program on Svetlana Alexievich's decades-long effort to save the voices of the "little people" of the former Soviet Union from oblivion. Voices filled with love and sorrow are brought to life.
02:55 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.
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
Travel from Hiroshima through the pastoral areas of the Chugoku mountains. The towns along the way are alive with myths and legends from ancient times that carry messages for future generations.
03:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice snacks: traditional food with surprising diversity.
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 WILDLIFE
The Okinawa woodpecker lives in Okinawa's Yambaru forest. Celebrated in Japan as a "special natural monument," this critically endangered bird is full of surprises.
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 Sahel Rosa: A war orphan's journey
Japan-based actor Sahel Rosa embarks on a journey of self-discovery after her foster mother's cancer diagnosis. She visits Iraq, Bangladesh and her homeland Iran where, aged four, she lost everything.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 RISING
We examine a sustainable new approach to aquaculture that brings increased yields and faster growth, providing a promising solution for poverty and food security in developing nations.
06:40 The Signs
Despite all of sports genetics' potential benefits, it will always pose deep ethical questions. A close examination of both the technology and ethics at the forefront of sports genomics.
06:55 Danko & Danta: Toilet
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they create a small and cute "toilet"!
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
Travel from Hiroshima through the pastoral areas of the Chugoku mountains. The towns along the way are alive with myths and legends from ancient times that carry messages for future generations.
07:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice snacks: traditional food with surprising diversity.
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
Global warming is causing more life-threatening weather, like the torrential rain that hit western Japan in 2018. How can people protect themselves from unprecedented harm?
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 Svetlana Alexievich
A 2000 program on Svetlana Alexievich's decades-long effort to save the voices of the "little people" of the former Soviet Union from oblivion. Voices filled with love and sorrow are brought to life.
09:55 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.
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 #5
(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
"I am the vine, and you are the branches." That Bible quote guides a group of young people who were brought to live together in foster care. Even in adulthood, their strong connection endures.
11:40 Core Kyoto mini
Fabric pieces, honoring the past. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
11:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Mt. Apoidake, which is unique in that it's entirely made of peridotites. Our program host climbs to the summit of the mountain, enjoying blooming alpine flowers.
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 Bluefin Tuna Fukushima Kazuhiko raises overturn assumptions about farmed tuna with their massive size and refined flavor. We follow him as he pursues his dream to raise the best tuna in the world.
12:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
We introduce two programs. One is a special program "Russian Ivasion; Can Sanctions Save Ukraine?," and the other is "Face To Face" which interviewed the president of Medicins Sans Frontieres Japan.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 RISING
We examine a sustainable new approach to aquaculture that brings increased yields and faster growth, providing a promising solution for poverty and food security in developing nations.
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 1-5.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at aloha shirts: Hawaiian garments with a Japanese connection.
13:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Visit the Sanuki region to try a local delicacy loved by cats. Watch a kitty's owner make traditional roof tiles, and stroll around a famous shrine with another kitty.
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
Declared a British colony in the late 18th century, Sydney is one of Oceania's leading financial hubs. We stroll the City area with its skyscrapers and end in the rowhouse neighborhood of Paddington.
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
Global warming is causing more life-threatening weather, like the torrential rain that hit western Japan in 2018. How can people protect themselves from unprecedented harm?
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 #5
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
"I am the vine, and you are the branches." That Bible quote guides a group of young people who were brought to live together in foster care. Even in adulthood, their strong connection endures.
17:40 Core Kyoto mini
Fabric pieces, honoring the past. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
17:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Mt. Apoidake, which is unique in that it's entirely made of peridotites. Our program host climbs to the summit of the mountain, enjoying blooming alpine flowers.
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 GRAND SUMO LIVE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts GRAND SUMO May Tournament Opening Day action live from Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, as the top wrestlers have their first bouts of the 15-day contest.
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 Bluefin Tuna Fukushima Kazuhiko raises overturn assumptions about farmed tuna with their massive size and refined flavor. We follow him as he pursues his dream to raise the best tuna in the world.
19:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Visit the Sanuki region to try a local delicacy loved by cats. Watch a kitty's owner make traditional roof tiles, and stroll around a famous shrine with another kitty.
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
Global warming is causing more life-threatening weather, like the torrential rain that hit western Japan in 2018. How can people protect themselves from unprecedented harm?
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
Declared a British colony in the late 18th century, Sydney is one of Oceania's leading financial hubs. We stroll the City area with its skyscrapers and end in the rowhouse neighborhood of Paddington.
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 #5
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
"I am the vine, and you are the branches." That Bible quote guides a group of young people who were brought to live together in foster care. Even in adulthood, their strong connection endures.
23:40 Core Kyoto mini
Fabric pieces, honoring the past. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
23:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Mt. Apoidake, which is unique in that it's entirely made of peridotites. Our program host climbs to the summit of the mountain, enjoying blooming alpine flowers.
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
Japanese doctors are leading efforts to fight intractable diseases by balancing the gut microbiota. We focus on the latest treatments for ulcerative colitis and multiple sclerosis.
NHK WORLD-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! In the studio this week are GARNiDELiA (a duo who work in fields as diverse as anisongs and fashion) and Suzukisuzuki (two brothers whose online videos are a big hit).
06:40 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: obtaining permission. Tran Van Vuong from Vietnam who works as a fishing rod designer tends to use "daijoobu," instead of "yoroshii." By role-playing, he'll learn how to ask for permission.
06:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Visit the Sanuki region to try a local delicacy loved by cats. Watch a kitty's owner make traditional roof tiles, and stroll around a famous shrine with another kitty.
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 Bluefin Tuna Fukushima Kazuhiko raises overturn assumptions about farmed tuna with their massive size and refined flavor. We follow him as he pursues his dream to raise the best tuna in the world.
07:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
We introduce two programs. One is a special program "Russian Ivasion; Can Sanctions Save Ukraine?," and the other is "Face To Face" which interviewed the president of Medicins Sans Frontieres Japan.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 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: laptop computers and purification & separation systems.
08:40 BOSAI: Home Flooding
In 2018, Okayama Prefecture's town of Mabi was severely damaged by flooding from heavy rain and many people died in their homes. We'll examine new measures being taken to combat home flooding.
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 "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...
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
The modern history of Penang in Malaysia began in the late 18th century when the British established it as an important Asian base of operations. It's a melting pot of cultures from the East and West.
09:25 Fukushima Time-Lapse 5min.
10 years on from the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke seeks out the undiminished beauty of Fukushima. This time we focus on the coast.
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 May 8, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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 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
Otsubo Makoto develops technology that displays holographic images in midair through the reflection of light. Equipped with sensors, the images can be manipulated like a touchscreen, albeit touchless.
11:30 Culture Crossroads
A long-term Japan resident from Pakistan provides support to the needy, regardless of race or creed, including those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the source of his compassionate spirit?
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
Featured recipe: Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi/ 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 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, Hiroshima: A City of Seven Rivers.
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! In the studio this week are GARNiDELiA (a duo who work in fields as diverse as anisongs and fashion) and Suzukisuzuki (two brothers whose online videos are a big hit).
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 May 8, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Otsubo Makoto develops technology that displays holographic images in midair through the reflection of light. Equipped with sensors, the images can be manipulated like a touchscreen, albeit touchless.
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 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 Culture Crossroads
A long-term Japan resident from Pakistan provides support to the needy, regardless of race or creed, including those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the source of his compassionate spirit?
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
Featured recipe: Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!
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, Hiroshima: A City of Seven Rivers.
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 May 8, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Tanaka Kiyo is internationally recognized for warm, intricate children's books illustrated using copperplate techniques. She talks about the beauty of her craft and what children's books mean to her.
19:30 J-MELO
Join May J. for Japanese music! In the studio this week are GARNiDELiA (a duo who work in fields as diverse as anisongs and fashion) and Suzukisuzuki (two brothers whose online videos are a big hit).
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
Otsubo Makoto develops technology that displays holographic images in midair through the reflection of light. Equipped with sensors, the images can be manipulated like a touchscreen, albeit touchless.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: 100 Ghost Stories
A group of kids have gathered to play a game where 100 ghost stories were shared as night slowly closed in. We find out that this chilling activity was actually about instilling important life skills.
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
A long-term Japan resident from Pakistan provides support to the needy, regardless of race or creed, including those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the source of his compassionate spirit?
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
Featured recipe: Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi/ 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 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, Hiroshima: A City of Seven Rivers.
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
We visit a laboratory where the main proteins of the human body can now be produced artificially. And we'll see how human and even insect proteins can be put to work in drugs and medical sensors.
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
Otsubo Makoto develops technology that displays holographic images in midair through the reflection of light. Equipped with sensors, the images can be manipulated like a touchscreen, albeit touchless.
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 May 9, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
A long-term Japan resident from Pakistan provides support to the needy, regardless of race or creed, including those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the source of his compassionate spirit?
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
Featured recipe: Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi/ 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
Tanaka Kiyo is internationally recognized for warm, intricate children's books illustrated using copperplate techniques. She talks about the beauty of her craft and what children's books mean to her.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: 100 Ghost Stories
A group of kids have gathered to play a game where 100 ghost stories were shared as night slowly closed in. We find out that this chilling activity was actually about instilling important life skills.
05:00 NHK Documentary
Global warming is causing more life-threatening weather, like the torrential rain that hit western Japan in 2018. How can people protect themselves from unprecedented harm?
05:50 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.
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.
