NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Today's Close-Up
Businesses across Japan increasingly tout the "No.1" credentials of their products and services. But the ubiquitous claims are often based on dubious surveys with predetermined outcomes.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Core Kyoto
Lights were always treasured in the ancient capital with its many shrines and temples. They lit the dark and were symbols of devotion. Some people still prize and use lighting in their daily lives.
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
In China, most visually impaired people become masseuses or masseurs, but the blind Dong Lina became a verbal artist. She presents her thoughts on the determination needed to overcome many obstacles.
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 19, Day 12 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 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Okinawa. Andy and Shaula visit Okinawa, in Japan's far south. Influenced by China and Southeast Asia, the culture, landscape and lifestyle have led to unique designs.
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
A former German teacher who created a revolutionary system to provide people in developing countries with one-dollar glasses shares his thoughts on the meaning of sustainable social business.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
05:00 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, a way to grow vegetables and other produce using a transparent film: film farming.
05:15 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, robotic exoskeletons, machines that turn humans into cyborgs!
05:30 Japanology Plus
Showa Nostalgia: Fond memories of the 1960s-1980s. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
06:30 Japan Railway Journal
Join us as we look at the highlights of the new Romancecar Museum and how the first-generation Romancecar laid the foundation for Japan's limited express trains and shinkansen.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 Core Kyoto
Lights were always treasured in the ancient capital with its many shrines and temples. They lit the dark and were symbols of devotion. Some people still prize and use lighting in their daily lives.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
08:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Design Hunting in Okinawa. Andy and Shaula visit Okinawa, in Japan's far south. Influenced by China and Southeast Asia, the culture, landscape and lifestyle have led to unique designs.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
09:20 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: Lacquer.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 19, Day 12 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.
10:15 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
China's once impoverished Guizhou province has built a large housing complex drawing many young entrepreneurs, particularly in internet businesses, who dream big even in the wake of the pandemic.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:15 Direct Talk
Akram Khan, the British dancer and choreographer, calls for urgent action to save the performing arts and to support young dancers, in the face of the UK's enforced lockdown.
11:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish. Maki brings you a rich Sauce Katsu-don bento! We also meet some bento makers on the US West Coast whose creations reflect their cultural roots.
11:45 Zero Waste Life
For over 40 years Tsukamoto Yoshifusa has made scrap wood violins. Old, dry wood is ideal. The denser the grain, the richer the sound. The "joy of wood" helps keep his family in harmony.
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 Trailblazers
Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro has created a new genre called "Innovative Satoyama Cuisine," which draws inspiration from satoyama environments where people live off the land in harmony with nature.
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
Join us as we look at the highlights of the new Romancecar Museum and how the first-generation Romancecar laid the foundation for Japan's limited express trains and shinkansen.
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 19, Day 12 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
Akram Khan, the British dancer and choreographer, calls for urgent action to save the performing arts and to support young dancers, in the face of the UK's enforced lockdown.
15:30 Asia Insight
China's once impoverished Guizhou province has built a large housing complex drawing many young entrepreneurs, particularly in internet businesses, who dream big even in the wake of the pandemic.
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
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish. Maki brings you a rich Sauce Katsu-don bento! We also meet some bento makers on the US West Coast whose creations reflect their cultural roots.
16:45 Zero Waste Life
For over 40 years Tsukamoto Yoshifusa has made scrap wood violins. Old, dry wood is ideal. The denser the grain, the richer the sound. The "joy of wood" helps keep his family in harmony.
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 Trailblazers
Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro has created a new genre called "Innovative Satoyama Cuisine," which draws inspiration from satoyama environments where people live off the land in harmony with nature.
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 19, Day 12 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
Yukari Suzuki has been working for reconciliation between the Dutch, Japanese and Indonesian. How can people transcend division through dialogue?
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Join us as we look at the highlights of the new Romancecar Museum and how the first-generation Romancecar laid the foundation for Japan's limited express trains and shinkansen.
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
China's once impoverished Guizhou province has built a large housing complex drawing many young entrepreneurs, particularly in internet businesses, who dream big even in the wake of the pandemic.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:40 Direct Talk
Akram Khan, the British dancer and choreographer, calls for urgent action to save the performing arts and to support young dancers, in the face of the UK's enforced lockdown.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(3)
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish. Maki brings you a rich Sauce Katsu-don bento! We also meet some bento makers on the US West Coast whose creations reflect their cultural roots.
22:45 Zero Waste Life
For over 40 years Tsukamoto Yoshifusa has made scrap wood violins. Old, dry wood is ideal. The denser the grain, the richer the sound. The "joy of wood" helps keep his family in harmony.
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 Trailblazers
Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro has created a new genre called "Innovative Satoyama Cuisine," which draws inspiration from satoyama environments where people live off the land in harmony with nature.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 BIZ STREAM
Sewing is experiencing a surge in popularity. This episode features a company that has designed an easy-to-use sewing machine and another that is renting pro-grade machines to amateur seamsters.
00:40 Five Frames for Love
Ryota, the Male Pole Dancer Rising Above Life - Field, Freedom. A world-renowned champion who rises above each and every obstacle, this is Ryota, the charismatic pole dancer.
00:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at lacquerware: durable objects with a distinctive luster.
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
China's once impoverished Guizhou province has built a large housing complex drawing many young entrepreneurs, particularly in internet businesses, who dream big even in the wake of the pandemic.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:15 Direct Talk
Akram Khan, the British dancer and choreographer, calls for urgent action to save the performing arts and to support young dancers, in the face of the UK's enforced lockdown.
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 20, Day 13 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 BENTO EXPO
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish. Maki brings you a rich Sauce Katsu-don bento! We also meet some bento makers on the US West Coast whose creations reflect their cultural roots.
03:45 Zero Waste Life
For over 40 years Tsukamoto Yoshifusa has made scrap wood violins. Old, dry wood is ideal. The denser the grain, the richer the sound. The "joy of wood" helps keep his family in harmony.
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
Yukari Suzuki has been working for reconciliation between the Dutch, Japanese and Indonesian. How can people transcend division through dialogue?
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(3)
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
05:00 Medical Frontiers
The coronavirus pandemic has raised demand for telemedicine. In Japan, technology has been developed allowing doctors to diagnose patients remotely, whether they are on distant islands or overseas.
05:30 Trailblazers
Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro has created a new genre called "Innovative Satoyama Cuisine," which draws inspiration from satoyama environments where people live off the land in harmony with nature.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
06:30 Today's Close-Up
Businesses across Japan increasingly tout the "No.1" credentials of their products and services. But the ubiquitous claims are often based on dubious surveys with predetermined outcomes.
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
China's once impoverished Guizhou province has built a large housing complex drawing many young entrepreneurs, particularly in internet businesses, who dream big even in the wake of the pandemic.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
08:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish. Maki brings you a rich Sauce Katsu-don bento! We also meet some bento makers on the US West Coast whose creations reflect their cultural roots.
08:45 Zero Waste Life
For over 40 years Tsukamoto Yoshifusa has made scrap wood violins. Old, dry wood is ideal. The denser the grain, the richer the sound. The "joy of wood" helps keep his family in harmony.
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(3)
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at lacquerware: durable objects with a distinctive luster.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 13 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 Just a Child
The pressures of social media, friends, family, and school leave some children vulnerable to sexual abuse. A docu-drama that explores how and why this happens, and how we can stop it.
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 Medical Frontiers Special
This special episode features superfoods from Okinawa in southwestern Japan. Research shows the traditional local diet including Okinawan-style tofu and seaweed supports long, healthy lives.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:10 Anime Supernova
Ebisawa Kazuo is known for how he uses pencil drawings to add depth and texture to his works while specializing in portraying character emotions through slight, deliberate movements.
12:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The ladybug faces many challenges in the microworld right at our feet. An amazing defense mechanism keeps most would-be predators at bay. But one nemesis can turn these adorable beetles into zombies.
12:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
FU is a processed flour-based food eaten in Japan since ancient times. It may look like bread, but it has few calories and lots of protein. Discover mysterious FU, which soaks up umami like a sponge.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 Today's Close-Up
Businesses across Japan increasingly tout the "No.1" credentials of their products and services. But the ubiquitous claims are often based on dubious surveys with predetermined outcomes.
13:40 Five Frames for Love
Ryota, the Male Pole Dancer Rising Above Life - Field, Freedom. A world-renowned champion who rises above each and every obstacle, this is Ryota, the charismatic pole dancer.
13:55 Danko & Danta: Camera
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 camera, which looks just like the real thing.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 Four Seasons in Japan
In autumn, spotted nutcrackers gather food in the pine forests of the Zao Mountain Range and hide it among rocks to eat during the harsh winter, when the mountainside is buried in huge ice formations.
14:20 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each season.
14:25 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(4)
With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.
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 20, Day 13 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.
15:10 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, a stand used in neurosurgery that keeps the microscope in focus even when it moves!
15:25 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. Today, a product used in garment factories worldwide: automatic thread trimmer sewing machines.
15:40 BOSAI: Human Stampede
During the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Tokyo, far from the epicenter, was flooded with people who could not get home. Find out how this could trigger another disaster known as a human stampede.
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 "The Twist Twist Song"...
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 Just a Child
The pressures of social media, friends, family, and school leave some children vulnerable to sexual abuse. A docu-drama that explores how and why this happens, and how we can stop it.
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 Medical Frontiers Special
This special episode features superfoods from Okinawa in southwestern Japan. Research shows the traditional local diet including Okinawan-style tofu and seaweed supports long, healthy lives.
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 BOSAI: Human Stampede
During the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Tokyo, far from the epicenter, was flooded with people who could not get home. Find out how this could trigger another disaster known as a human stampede.
18:25 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "The Twist Twist Song"...
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 20, Day 13 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.
19:10 Anime Supernova
Ebisawa Kazuo is known for how he uses pencil drawings to add depth and texture to his works while specializing in portraying character emotions through slight, deliberate movements.
19:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The ladybug faces many challenges in the microworld right at our feet. An amazing defense mechanism keeps most would-be predators at bay. But one nemesis can turn these adorable beetles into zombies.
19:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
FU is a processed flour-based food eaten in Japan since ancient times. It may look like bread, but it has few calories and lots of protein. Discover mysterious FU, which soaks up umami like a sponge.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:10 Today's Close-Up
Businesses across Japan increasingly tout the "No.1" credentials of their products and services. But the ubiquitous claims are often based on dubious surveys with predetermined outcomes.
20:40 Five Frames for Love
Ryota, the Male Pole Dancer Rising Above Life - Field, Freedom. A world-renowned champion who rises above each and every obstacle, this is Ryota, the charismatic pole dancer.
20:55 Danko & Danta: Camera
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 camera, which looks just like the real thing.
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 The Standing Boy of Nagasaki
Who is the boy who waits stoically to cremate his dead brother in Nagasaki? The search for his identity continues, as the iconic image has come to symbolize the fate of "atomic-bomb orphans."
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 Just a Child
The pressures of social media, friends, family, and school leave some children vulnerable to sexual abuse. A docu-drama that explores how and why this happens, and how we can stop it.
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 Medical Frontiers Special
This special episode features superfoods from Okinawa in southwestern Japan. Research shows the traditional local diet including Okinawan-style tofu and seaweed supports long, healthy lives.
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
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, a stand used in neurosurgery that keeps the microscope in focus even when it moves!
00:25 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. Today, a product used in garment factories worldwide: automatic thread trimmer sewing machines.
00:40 BOSAI: Human Stampede
During the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Tokyo, far from the epicenter, was flooded with people who could not get home. Find out how this could trigger another disaster known as a human stampede.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce 2 programs. "I Sing for My Homeland" showing a Ukrainian musician in Japan. "Where We Call Home" showing the co-operations of Ukrainians in Japan and a Japanese helping them.
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
A Buddhist nun lives in a mountain temple, in tune with the changing seasons and preparing vegetarian dishes for visitors from near and far. Together, they celebrate the simple things in life.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 Danko & Danta: Camera
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 camera, which looks just like the real thing.
02:15 Four Seasons in Japan
In autumn, spotted nutcrackers gather food in the pine forests of the Zao Mountain Range and hide it among rocks to eat during the harsh winter, when the mountainside is buried in huge ice formations.
02:25 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each season.
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 21, Day 14 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.
03:10 Anime Supernova
Ebisawa Kazuo is known for how he uses pencil drawings to add depth and texture to his works while specializing in portraying character emotions through slight, deliberate movements.
03:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The ladybug faces many challenges in the microworld right at our feet. An amazing defense mechanism keeps most would-be predators at bay. But one nemesis can turn these adorable beetles into zombies.
03:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
FU is a processed flour-based food eaten in Japan since ancient times. It may look like bread, but it has few calories and lots of protein. Discover mysterious FU, which soaks up umami like a sponge.
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 Just a Child
The pressures of social media, friends, family, and school leave some children vulnerable to sexual abuse. A docu-drama that explores how and why this happens, and how we can stop it.
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 Medical Frontiers Special
This special episode features superfoods from Okinawa in southwestern Japan. Research shows the traditional local diet including Okinawan-style tofu and seaweed supports long, healthy lives.
NHK WORLD-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
Sewing is experiencing a surge in popularity. This episode features a company that has designed an easy-to-use sewing machine and another that is renting pro-grade machines to amateur seamsters.
06:40 Five Frames for Love
Ryota, the Male Pole Dancer Rising Above Life - Field, Freedom. A world-renowned champion who rises above each and every obstacle, this is Ryota, the charismatic pole dancer.
06:55 Danko & Danta: Camera
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 camera, which looks just like the real thing.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 Anime Supernova
Ebisawa Kazuo is known for how he uses pencil drawings to add depth and texture to his works while specializing in portraying character emotions through slight, deliberate movements.
07:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The ladybug faces many challenges in the microworld right at our feet. An amazing defense mechanism keeps most would-be predators at bay. But one nemesis can turn these adorable beetles into zombies.
07:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
FU is a processed flour-based food eaten in Japan since ancient times. It may look like bread, but it has few calories and lots of protein. Discover mysterious FU, which soaks up umami like a sponge.
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
A Buddhist nun lives in a mountain temple, in tune with the changing seasons and preparing vegetarian dishes for visitors from near and far. Together, they celebrate the simple things in 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 Four Seasons in Japan
In autumn, spotted nutcrackers gather food in the pine forests of the Zao Mountain Range and hide it among rocks to eat during the harsh winter, when the mountainside is buried in huge ice formations.
09:20 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each season.
09:25 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(4)
With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.
09:30 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 21, Day 14 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 Thatched Living
An old thatched house in Ibaraki prefecture is home to a family of four. Their nostalgic, yet modern life encompasses a supportive group of friends and the beauty of the natural world in every season.
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
The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake dealt a catastrophic blow to the tourism industry in Minamiaso. Several years on, we look at the innkeepers working to rebuild their businesses and their lives.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:10 Face to Face
A luxury restaurant in Tokyo has started to serve an unusual menu; it uses ingredients otherwise destined to be thrown away. It's a project masterminded by food loss activist Yamada Sakiko.
12:40 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Honda Tadashi are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
12:50 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Daigaku Buta/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!
12:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce 2 programs. "I Sing for My Homeland" showing a Ukrainian musician in Japan. "Where We Call Home" showing the co-operations of Ukrainians in Japan and a Japanese helping them.
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
Sewing is experiencing a surge in popularity. This episode features a company that has designed an easy-to-use sewing machine and another that is renting pro-grade machines to amateur seamsters.
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 1-7.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at lacquerware: durable objects with a distinctive luster.
13:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Along Japan's famous, clear river, cute kitties are living their best lives. Join one kitty on a unique bridge leading to his canoe shop, and take in a lovely sunset with other cuties.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 Somewhere Street mini
With over 10 million residents, Brazil's megalopolis of Sao Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere. It prospered due to the coffee industry, attracting immigrants from around the world.
14:25 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 21, Day 14 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.
15:10 NHK Documentary
A Buddhist nun lives in a mountain temple, in tune with the changing seasons and preparing vegetarian dishes for visitors from near and far. Together, they celebrate the simple things in life.
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 Thatched Living
An old thatched house in Ibaraki prefecture is home to a family of four. Their nostalgic, yet modern life encompasses a supportive group of friends and the beauty of the natural world in every season.
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 Fresh Eyes on Japan
Model Maya Kazi introduces Kanda Jimbocho, a town of old books and curry, and seeks her roots to the Japanese and Bangladeshi culture as she visits the many stores of this double-sided town.
17:20 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Blessings of the Mountain, Guiana Highlands, South America.
17:30 GRAND SUMO LIVE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts GRAND SUMO May Tournament Final Day action live from Tokyo, along with interviews of the tournament champion and special prize winners.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 Face to Face
A luxury restaurant in Tokyo has started to serve an unusual menu; it uses ingredients otherwise destined to be thrown away. It's a project masterminded by food loss activist Yamada Sakiko.
19:40 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Honda Tadashi are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
19:50 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Daigaku Buta/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!
19:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Along Japan's famous, clear river, cute kitties are living their best lives. Join one kitty on a unique bridge leading to his canoe shop, and take in a lovely sunset with other cuties.
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
A Buddhist nun lives in a mountain temple, in tune with the changing seasons and preparing vegetarian dishes for visitors from near and far. Together, they celebrate the simple things in life.
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
Surrounded by the ocean on three sides, Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a hub port for marine routes in the Baltic Sea. Touted as the perfect sized city, it is convenient and easy to live in.
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 Thatched Living
An old thatched house in Ibaraki prefecture is home to a family of four. Their nostalgic, yet modern life encompasses a supportive group of friends and the beauty of the natural world in every season.
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
The 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake dealt a catastrophic blow to the tourism industry in Minamiaso. Several years on, we look at the innkeepers working to rebuild their businesses and their lives.
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
Do you get good sleep? This episode reveals facts about sleep quality that may surprise you. We introduce the latest findings on sleep.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 SONGS OF TOKYO Asia's Love of JPOP
SOT welcome Thai superstar STAMP along with the popular Japanese group Awesome City Club. STAMP collaborated with them on "move on" This J-POP infused track will be unveiled to the world.
06:40 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: making suggestions. Marianne from Philippines has worked for 2 years as a housekeeper in Tokyo. Her company wants her service to the next level by learning how to make recommendations.
06:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Along Japan's famous, clear river, cute kitties are living their best lives. Join one kitty on a unique bridge leading to his canoe shop, and take in a lovely sunset with other cuties.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 Face to Face
A luxury restaurant in Tokyo has started to serve an unusual menu; it uses ingredients otherwise destined to be thrown away. It's a project masterminded by food loss activist Yamada Sakiko.
07:40 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Honda Tadashi are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
07:50 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Daigaku Buta/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!
07:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce 2 programs. "I Sing for My Homeland" showing a Ukrainian musician in Japan. "Where We Call Home" showing the co-operations of Ukrainians in Japan and a Japanese helping them.
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
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, a stand used in neurosurgery that keeps the microscope in focus even when it moves!
08:25 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. Today, a product used in garment factories worldwide: automatic thread trimmer sewing machines.
08:40 BOSAI: Human Stampede
During the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Tokyo, far from the epicenter, was flooded with people who could not get home. Find out how this could trigger another disaster known as a human stampede.
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 "The Twist Twist Song"...
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
With over 10 million residents, Brazil's megalopolis of Sao Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere. It prospered due to the coffee industry, attracting immigrants from around the world.
09:25 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 22, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
This time, we follow Canadian Josh Grisdale in his work to promote a better understanding of people with disabilities in Tokyo, and meet Vietnamese Hoang Quoc Viet, a wallpaper installer in Saitama.
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
Pritzker Prize-winning Ban Shigeru is known for his commitment to disaster relief efforts, such as his work to improve living conditions at shelters. He talks about helping Ukrainian refugees.
11:30 Culture Crossroads
The program features a "free school" run by an NPO in Tokyo that caters for students with foreign roots and limited Japanese skills who cannot cope with regular Japanese school lessons.
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: Corned Beef with Mayo Omusubi/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 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.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 SONGS OF TOKYO Asia's Love of JPOP
SOT welcome Thai superstar STAMP along with the popular Japanese group Awesome City Club. STAMP collaborated with them on "move on" This J-POP infused track will be unveiled to the world.
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 QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
14:45 Core Kyoto mini
Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
14:50 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:30 Culture Crossroads
The program features a "free school" run by an NPO in Tokyo that caters for students with foreign roots and limited Japanese skills who cannot cope with regular Japanese school lessons.
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: Corned Beef with Mayo Omusubi/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:15 Somewhere Street A Little Stroll
Let's have a short walk around the street in Ostuni in Italy which is called "A White City".
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.
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 22, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Otake Hidehiro has been photographing wild animals in the vast Northwoods forest for more than 20 years. He recently won a prestigious Japanese photography award. He reflects on his career so far.
19:30 SONGS OF TOKYO Asia's Love of JPOP
SOT welcome Thai superstar STAMP along with the popular Japanese group Awesome City Club. STAMP collaborated with them on "move on" This J-POP infused track will be unveiled to the world.
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
This time, we follow Canadian Josh Grisdale in his work to promote a better understanding of people with disabilities in Tokyo, and meet Vietnamese Hoang Quoc Viet, a wallpaper installer in Saitama.
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
Pritzker Prize-winning Ban Shigeru is known for his commitment to disaster relief efforts, such as his work to improve living conditions at shelters. He talks about helping Ukrainian refugees.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(5)
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Culture Crossroads
The program features a "free school" run by an NPO in Tokyo that caters for students with foreign roots and limited Japanese skills who cannot cope with regular Japanese school lessons.
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: Corned Beef with Mayo Omusubi/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 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.
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 look at how child abuse can be even more damaging than previously known, resulting in measurable physical damage to young brains. And we'll see progress with treatments to repair that damage.
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
This time, we follow Canadian Josh Grisdale in his work to promote a better understanding of people with disabilities in Tokyo, and meet Vietnamese Hoang Quoc Viet, a wallpaper installer in Saitama.
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
Pritzker Prize-winning Ban Shigeru is known for his commitment to disaster relief efforts, such as his work to improve living conditions at shelters. He talks about helping Ukrainian refugees.
02:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
Take in the ocean breeze while cycling around Okinawa's Miyako Islands. Our rider discovers traditional folk instruments, chows down on local cuisine, and discovers life at a more relaxed pace.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 Culture Crossroads
The program features a "free school" run by an NPO in Tokyo that caters for students with foreign roots and limited Japanese skills who cannot cope with regular Japanese school lessons.
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: Corned Beef with Mayo Omusubi/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
04:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
04:40 Direct Talk
Otake Hidehiro has been photographing wild animals in the vast Northwoods forest for more than 20 years. He recently won a prestigious Japanese photography award. He reflects on his career so far.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(5)
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason. They are not going to bow to the lord's procession. The bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
05:00 NHK Documentary
A Buddhist nun lives in a mountain temple, in tune with the changing seasons and preparing vegetarian dishes for visitors from near and far. Together, they celebrate the simple things in life.
05:50 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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.
