06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 RISING
Follow a sustainability conscious distillery that is producing craft gin using surplus ingredients like sake lees, cacao husks, coffee grounds, and beer that has gone unsold due to the pandemic.
06:40 Five Frames for Love
Family, Faith, Future. A world-renowned champion who rises above each and every obstacle, this is Ryota, the charismatic pole dancer.
06:55 Danko & Danta: Wallet
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a lovely wallet that uses cute cardboard designs!
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
Up-and-coming creator Hosokawa Shin is known for his meticulous stop-motion animation and unique worldview formed by realistic sets and hand-crafted puppets.
07:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The adorably fat Pallas's cat lives amid Mongolia's harsh climate that ranges from -30 to 40 degrees Celsius. But it's a step ahead of its prey, luring voles with an amazing hypnotic hunting trick.
07:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Matcha sweets are loved globally, but matcha is originally green tea leaves ground to make tea. We visit Uji, Kyoto, famous for matcha, and see how it's used in the tea ceremony, a symbol of 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 NHK Documentary
In 1987, 2 indigenous men suddenly emerged from the Amazon rainforest. What happened to the tribe these men belonged to? A linguist begins to decode their language, revealing hints of their tragedy.
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 "Mixed-blood" Orphans
Many children born to Japanese women and foreign soldiers after WWII never knew their parents. As they near the end of life, these so-called "mixed-blood" orphans are still searching for their roots.
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 Drumming for Life
Art Lee is a master of the taiko, a traditional Japanese drum, originally from the United States. However, he has been facing an incurable disease. He battles on with the support of his wife Yukari.
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 Today's Close-Up
In 1972, Okinawa was returned to Japan after nearly three decades of US control. Seven young time travelers explore virtual reality to learn about the Okinawa of 50 years ago.
11:55 Core Kyoto mini
The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities attract worshippers with varying needs.
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
International NGO Doctors without Borders (MSF) has been providing medical and humanitarian support in Ukraine. Our guest Yuko Nakajima, president of MSF Japan, details its activities.
12:40 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Sekine Yuichiro 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: Assorted Mushroom Tempura/ 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 RISING
Follow a sustainability conscious distillery that is producing craft gin using surplus ingredients like sake lees, cacao husks, coffee grounds, and beer that has gone unsold due to the pandemic.
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 1-8.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at furoshiki--beautiful and multifunctional wrapping cloths.
13:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Visit Japan's popular summer getaway to join a church kitty on his morning stroll through the woods, watch a kitty help make souvenir candles, and play with another in a guest house garden.
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
Islington is an area located north of central London, the capital of the UK and Europe's largest financial center. It's a popular spot for hanging out and is famous for its luxuriant greenery.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 NHK Documentary
In 1987, 2 indigenous men suddenly emerged from the Amazon rainforest. What happened to the tribe these men belonged to? A linguist begins to decode their language, revealing hints of their tragedy.
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 Drumming for Life
Art Lee is a master of the taiko, a traditional Japanese drum, originally from the United States. However, he has been facing an incurable disease. He battles on with the support of his wife Yukari.
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 Today's Close-Up
In 1972, Okinawa was returned to Japan after nearly three decades of US control. Seven young time travelers explore virtual reality to learn about the Okinawa of 50 years ago.
17:55 Core Kyoto mini
The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities attract worshippers with varying needs.
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 RISING
Follow a sustainability conscious distillery that is producing craft gin using surplus ingredients like sake lees, cacao husks, coffee grounds, and beer that has gone unsold due to the pandemic.
18:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-8.
18:50 Danko & Danta: Wallet
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a lovely wallet that uses cute cardboard designs!
18:55 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.
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
International NGO Doctors without Borders (MSF) has been providing medical and humanitarian support in Ukraine. Our guest Yuko Nakajima, president of MSF Japan, details its activities.
19:40 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Sekine Yuichiro 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: Assorted Mushroom Tempura/ 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
Visit Japan's popular summer getaway to join a church kitty on his morning stroll through the woods, watch a kitty help make souvenir candles, and play with another in a guest house garden.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:10 NHK Documentary
In 1987, 2 indigenous men suddenly emerged from the Amazon rainforest. What happened to the tribe these men belonged to? A linguist begins to decode their language, revealing hints of their tragedy.
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
Islington is an area located north of central London, the capital of the UK and Europe's largest financial center. It's a popular spot for hanging out and is famous for its luxuriant greenery.
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 Drumming for Life
Art Lee is a master of the taiko, a traditional Japanese drum, originally from the United States. However, he has been facing an incurable disease. He battles on with the support of his wife Yukari.
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 Today's Close-Up
In 1972, Okinawa was returned to Japan after nearly three decades of US control. Seven young time travelers explore virtual reality to learn about the Okinawa of 50 years ago.
23:55 Core Kyoto mini
The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities attract worshippers with varying needs.
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
A new technology has been developed in Japan that can capture detailed, three-dimensional images of tiny blood vessels. It will enable doctors to better treat various diseases.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 SONGS OF TOKYO-CHAI Road to Grammy
On the show, we share interviews with the audience from their New York show. Hosts and fans of CHAI strategize on how the group can get closer to their dream of winning a Grammy.
06:40 Easy Japanese for Work
Irving-san, from Mexico, has trouble with "keego." Soon, he will begin working at the clients' office 2 days a week. To improve his "keego," Irving-san will tackle the role-play challenge.
06:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Visit Japan's popular summer getaway to join a church kitty on his morning stroll through the woods, watch a kitty help make souvenir candles, and play with another in a guest house garden.
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
International NGO Doctors without Borders (MSF) has been providing medical and humanitarian support in Ukraine. Our guest Yuko Nakajima, president of MSF Japan, details its activities.
07:40 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Sekine Yuichiro 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: Assorted Mushroom Tempura/ 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 (28 min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: landmine clearance machines & linear guides.
08:40 100 Ideas to Save the World
This episode's theme is sustainable fashion. Mass amounts of clothes are produced only to go unsold and discarded. We report on unique undertakings within the industry to save the planet.
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 "Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!"...
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
Islington is an area located north of central London, the capital of the UK and Europe's largest financial center. It's a popular spot for hanging out and is famous for its luxuriant greenery.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
10:30 Where We Cal Home
We meet Yamashita Alan, a Japanese Brazilian and former Japanese champion of Brazilian jiu-jitsu who opened a cultural center in Toyama, as well as Indonesian Miko Alasta who works on a farm in Gunma.
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
Okawa Yoshiaki is attempting to breathe new life into a 1,300-year-old Japanese music tradition. He traces his beginnings with the koto -a plucked string instrument- and reflects on its sound.
11:30 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
How can we associate better with COVID-19? Let's find the key by learning about the history of the infectious diseases Japan has experienced. This time: Expelling Epidemics with Yokai.
11:35 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
How can we associate better with COVID-19? Let's find the key by learning about the history of the infectious diseases Japan has experienced. This time: Epidemics in the Nara Period.
11:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a news story in simplified Japanese about the rising frequency of abnormal rainfall in Japan. A new study suggests the increase is mainly due to human-induced climate change.
11:50 Easy Japanese
#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask "kore wa nan desu ka."
11:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ 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. Today, Ise-Shima Women Divers Favored by the Gods.
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-CHAI Road to Grammy
On the show, we share interviews with the audience from their New York show. Hosts and fans of CHAI strategize on how the group can get closer to their dream of winning a Grammy.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
One way to cope with a pandemic is for our cyclists to film themselves close to home. Zac Reynolds shows his favorite local spots in Mie before exploring unknown parts of this fascinating prefecture.
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
Okawa Yoshiaki is attempting to breathe new life into a 1,300-year-old Japanese music tradition. He traces his beginnings with the koto -a plucked string instrument- and reflects on its sound.
15:30 Where We Cal Home
We meet Yamashita Alan, a Japanese Brazilian and former Japanese champion of Brazilian jiu-jitsu who opened a cultural center in Toyama, as well as Indonesian Miko Alasta who works on a farm in Gunma.
16:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
16:30 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
How can we associate better with COVID-19? Let's find the key by learning about the history of the infectious diseases Japan has experienced. This time: Expelling Epidemics with Yokai.
16:35 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
How can we associate better with COVID-19? Let's find the key by learning about the history of the infectious diseases Japan has experienced. This time: Epidemics in the Nara Period.
16:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a news story in simplified Japanese about the rising frequency of abnormal rainfall in Japan. A new study suggests the increase is mainly due to human-induced climate change.
16:50 Easy Japanese
#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask "kore wa nan desu ka."
16:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika 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, Ise-Shima Women Divers Favored by the Gods.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
One way to cope with a pandemic is for our cyclists to film themselves close to home. Zac Reynolds shows his favorite local spots in Mie before exploring unknown parts of this fascinating prefecture.
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
Egawa Etsuko has worked as a makeup artist on many movies and TV shows, including the Academy Award-winning 2008 Japanese drama film "Departures." She shares her pursuit of ideal makeup artistry.
19:30 SONGS OF TOKYO-CHAI Road to Grammy
On the show, we share interviews with the audience from their New York show. Hosts and fans of CHAI strategize on how the group can get closer to their dream of winning a Grammy.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Where We Cal Home
We meet Yamashita Alan, a Japanese Brazilian and former Japanese champion of Brazilian jiu-jitsu who opened a cultural center in Toyama, as well as Indonesian Miko Alasta who works on a farm in Gunma.
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
Okawa Yoshiaki is attempting to breathe new life into a 1,300-year-old Japanese music tradition. He traces his beginnings with the koto -a plucked string instrument- and reflects on its sound.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
How can we associate better with COVID-19? Let's find the key by learning about the history of the infectious diseases Japan has experienced. This time: Expelling Epidemics with Yokai.
22:35 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
How can we associate better with COVID-19? Let's find the key by learning about the history of the infectious diseases Japan has experienced. This time: Epidemics in the Nara Period.
22:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a news story in simplified Japanese about the rising frequency of abnormal rainfall in Japan. A new study suggests the increase is mainly due to human-induced climate change.
22:50 Easy Japanese
#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask "kore wa nan desu ka."
22:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ 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. Today, Ise-Shima Women Divers Favored by the Gods.
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
Sound expert Shohei Yano joins us to discuss how inaudible sounds are being used for everything from kabuki, farming, and tornadoes, to a new security system based on people's ear canal shapes.
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 Cal Home
We meet Yamashita Alan, a Japanese Brazilian and former Japanese champion of Brazilian jiu-jitsu who opened a cultural center in Toyama, as well as Indonesian Miko Alasta who works on a farm in Gunma.
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
Okawa Yoshiaki is attempting to breathe new life into a 1,300-year-old Japanese music tradition. He traces his beginnings with the koto -a plucked string instrument- and reflects on its sound.
02:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
One way to cope with a pandemic is for our cyclists to film themselves close to home. Zac Reynolds shows his favorite local spots in Mie before exploring unknown parts of this fascinating prefecture.
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 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
How can we associate better with COVID-19? Let's find the key by learning about the history of the infectious diseases Japan has experienced. This time: Expelling Epidemics with Yokai.
03:35 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
How can we associate better with COVID-19? Let's find the key by learning about the history of the infectious diseases Japan has experienced. This time: Epidemics in the Nara Period.
03:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a news story in simplified Japanese about the rising frequency of abnormal rainfall in Japan. A new study suggests the increase is mainly due to human-induced climate change.
03:50 Easy Japanese
#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask "kore wa nan desu ka."
03:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ 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
Egawa Etsuko has worked as a makeup artist on many movies and TV shows, including the Academy Award-winning 2008 Japanese drama film "Departures." She shares her pursuit of ideal makeup artistry.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
05:00 NHK Documentary
In 1987, 2 indigenous men suddenly emerged from the Amazon rainforest. What happened to the tribe these men belonged to? A linguist begins to decode their language, revealing hints of their tragedy.
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.
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 Medical Frontiers
A new technology has been developed in Japan that can capture detailed, three-dimensional images of tiny blood vessels. It will enable doctors to better treat various diseases.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 Where We Cal Home
We meet Yamashita Alan, a Japanese Brazilian and former Japanese champion of Brazilian jiu-jitsu who opened a cultural center in Toyama, as well as Indonesian Miko Alasta who works on a farm in Gunma.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
08:30 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
How can we associate better with COVID-19? Let's find the key by learning about the history of the infectious diseases Japan has experienced. This time: Expelling Epidemics with Yokai.
08:35 Pandemic History, Info & Tips
How can we associate better with COVID-19? Let's find the key by learning about the history of the infectious diseases Japan has experienced. This time: Epidemics in the Nara Period.
08:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a news story in simplified Japanese about the rising frequency of abnormal rainfall in Japan. A new study suggests the increase is mainly due to human-induced climate change.
08:50 Easy Japanese
#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask "kore wa nan desu ka."
08:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Bedtime Routine
On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
One way to cope with a pandemic is for our cyclists to film themselves close to home. Zac Reynolds shows his favorite local spots in Mie before exploring unknown parts of this fascinating prefecture.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:30 journeys in Japan
Architect James Lambiasi tours Himeji to learn about its castle's history, its architecture - both magnificent and impregnable, as well as the artisans who have kept the compound and the town going.
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
The biwa is a wooden lute traditionally used in Japanese classical music. Italian-born Doriano Sulis makes and restores Chikuzen-style biwa, and is working to pass down his craft to a new generation.
11:30 Dining with the Chef
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Soba Noodles with Soboro (2) Octopus and Zucchini Salad with Ume Dressing
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 OKINAWA'S RETURN: 50 YEARS ON
50 years since the United States handed Okinawa back to Japan, we look at why more young locals are joining the Self-Defense Forces amid an increasingly severe security 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 Medical Frontiers
A new technology has been developed in Japan that can capture detailed, three-dimensional images of tiny blood vessels. It will enable doctors to better treat various diseases.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Today, Caitlin Welsh, a food security specialist of CSIS, talks about the global food crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
14:45 Doctor's Insight
Japan's National Cancer Center released a list of lifestyle habits that prevent colorectal cancer. Find out what exercise and food help prevent the disease and what habits could increase your risk.
14:55 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each season.
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
The biwa is a wooden lute traditionally used in Japanese classical music. Italian-born Doriano Sulis makes and restores Chikuzen-style biwa, and is working to pass down his craft to a new generation.
15:30 journeys in Japan
Architect James Lambiasi tours Himeji to learn about its castle's history, its architecture - both magnificent and impregnable, as well as the artisans who have kept the compound and the town going.
16:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
16:30 Dining with the Chef
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Soba Noodles with Soboro (2) Octopus and Zucchini Salad with Ume Dressing
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 OKINAWA'S RETURN: 50 YEARS ON
50 years since the United States handed Okinawa back to Japan, we look at why more young locals are joining the Self-Defense Forces amid an increasingly severe security 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 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Today, Caitlin Welsh, a food security specialist of CSIS, talks about the global food crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
18:45 Doctor's Insight
Japan's National Cancer Center released a list of lifestyle habits that prevent colorectal cancer. Find out what exercise and food help prevent the disease and what habits could increase your risk.
18:55 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each season.
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
Fujimori Terunobu became an architect at 45. His unconventional approach to design and use of natural materials have made him internationally in-demand. He talks about his architectural philosophy.
19:30 Medical Frontiers
A new technology has been developed in Japan that can capture detailed, three-dimensional images of tiny blood vessels. It will enable doctors to better treat various diseases.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 journeys in Japan
Architect James Lambiasi tours Himeji to learn about its castle's history, its architecture - both magnificent and impregnable, as well as the artisans who have kept the compound and the town going.
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
The biwa is a wooden lute traditionally used in Japanese classical music. Italian-born Doriano Sulis makes and restores Chikuzen-style biwa, and is working to pass down his craft to a new generation.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Good or Evil Soul
We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Dining with the Chef
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Soba Noodles with Soboro (2) Octopus and Zucchini Salad with Ume Dressing
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 OKINAWA'S RETURN: 50 YEARS ON
50 years since the United States handed Okinawa back to Japan, we look at why more young locals are joining the Self-Defense Forces amid an increasingly severe security 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.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Nutritious, inexpensive bean sprouts. Visit snowy Aomori where they're grown up to 40 centimeters using hot spring water and try tasty dishes at local restaurants.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 journeys in Japan
Architect James Lambiasi tours Himeji to learn about its castle's history, its architecture - both magnificent and impregnable, as well as the artisans who have kept the compound and the town going.
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
The biwa is a wooden lute traditionally used in Japanese classical music. Italian-born Doriano Sulis makes and restores Chikuzen-style biwa, and is working to pass down his craft to a new generation.
02:30 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Today, Caitlin Welsh, a food security specialist of CSIS, talks about the global food crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
02:45 Doctor's Insight
Japan's National Cancer Center released a list of lifestyle habits that prevent colorectal cancer. Find out what exercise and food help prevent the disease and what habits could increase your risk.
02:55 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each season.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 Dining with the Chef
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Soba Noodles with Soboro (2) Octopus and Zucchini Salad with Ume Dressing
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
Fujimori Terunobu became an architect at 45. His unconventional approach to design and use of natural materials have made him internationally in-demand. He talks about his architectural philosophy.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Good or Evil Soul
We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?
05:00 RISING
Follow a sustainability conscious distillery that is producing craft gin using surplus ingredients like sake lees, cacao husks, coffee grounds, and beer that has gone unsold due to the pandemic.
05:30 OKINAWA'S RETURN: 50 YEARS ON
50 years since the United States handed Okinawa back to Japan, we look at why more young locals are joining the Self-Defense Forces amid an increasingly severe security environment.
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 Science View
Sound expert Shohei Yano joins us to discuss how inaudible sounds are being used for everything from kabuki, farming, and tornadoes, to a new security system based on people's ear canal shapes.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 journeys in Japan
Architect James Lambiasi tours Himeji to learn about its castle's history, its architecture - both magnificent and impregnable, as well as the artisans who have kept the compound and the town going.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
08:30 Dining with the Chef
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Soba Noodles with Soboro (2) Octopus and Zucchini Salad with Ume Dressing
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: Good or Evil Soul
We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to?
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 DEEPER LOOK from New York
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. Today, Caitlin Welsh, a food security specialist of CSIS, talks about the global food crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
09:45 Doctor's Insight
Japan's National Cancer Center released a list of lifestyle habits that prevent colorectal cancer. Find out what exercise and food help prevent the disease and what habits could increase your risk.
09:55 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each season.
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 A Sonata: Tsugaru Shamisen
The Tsugaru Shamisen is a stringed instrument that developed in one of the snowiest regions in the world. Two leading young players' powerful styles showcase its unique sound and technique.
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
Thanks to Tinia's innovative approach, her 8-employee urban start-up in Brooklyn, New York, provides safe and nutritious fresh produce with no environmental impact.
11:30 Ground Detective Simon Wallis
Ground Detective Simon Wallis travels around Japan solving geologic mysteries! In this episode, he travels to the Chichibu area in Saitama prefecture to see what makes their shaved ice so tasty!
11:45 Dig More Japan
The tools required for Japanese cuisine. Each one vital to creating that perfect dish. Please join us, as we dig a little deeper into the secrets of Japan's essential utensils.
11:55 Core Kyoto mini
Kirikane, the beauty of gossamer gold leaf craftsmanship. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 Sharing the Future
Poland has accepted over 3.2 million evacuees from Ukraine but resources are stretched thin. Japanese international student Azuma Yugo is building a volunteer support community with his fiancee Marta.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Science View
Sound expert Shohei Yano joins us to discuss how inaudible sounds are being used for everything from kabuki, farming, and tornadoes, to a new security system based on people's ear canal shapes.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 KABUKI KOOL
A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.
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
Thanks to Tinia's innovative approach, her 8-employee urban start-up in Brooklyn, New York, provides safe and nutritious fresh produce with no environmental impact.
15:30 A Sonata: Tsugaru Shamisen
The Tsugaru Shamisen is a stringed instrument that developed in one of the snowiest regions in the world. Two leading young players' powerful styles showcase its unique sound and technique.
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 Ground Detective Simon Wallis
Ground Detective Simon Wallis travels around Japan solving geologic mysteries! In this episode, he travels to the Chichibu area in Saitama prefecture to see what makes their shaved ice so tasty!
16:45 Dig More Japan
The tools required for Japanese cuisine. Each one vital to creating that perfect dish. Please join us, as we dig a little deeper into the secrets of Japan's essential utensils.
16:55 Core Kyoto mini
Kirikane, the beauty of gossamer gold leaf craftsmanship. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
17:00 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 Sharing the Future
Poland has accepted over 3.2 million evacuees from Ukraine but resources are stretched thin. Japanese international student Azuma Yugo is building a volunteer support community with his fiancee Marta.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 KABUKI KOOL
A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.
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
As a refugee, Omar Ahmad realized how the media portrayed the refugees differed from reality. Now as a citizen journalist, he hopes to deliver narratives, told from the refugee's perspective.
19:30 Science View
Sound expert Shohei Yano joins us to discuss how inaudible sounds are being used for everything from kabuki, farming, and tornadoes, to a new security system based on people's ear canal shapes.
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 A Sonata: Tsugaru Shamisen
The Tsugaru Shamisen is a stringed instrument that developed in one of the snowiest regions in the world. Two leading young players' powerful styles showcase its unique sound and technique.
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
Thanks to Tinia's innovative approach, her 8-employee urban start-up in Brooklyn, New York, provides safe and nutritious fresh produce with no environmental impact.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Secret Date
It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?
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 Ground Detective Simon Wallis
Ground Detective Simon Wallis travels around Japan solving geologic mysteries! In this episode, he travels to the Chichibu area in Saitama prefecture to see what makes their shaved ice so tasty!
22:45 Dig More Japan
The tools required for Japanese cuisine. Each one vital to creating that perfect dish. Please join us, as we dig a little deeper into the secrets of Japan's essential utensils.
22:55 Core Kyoto mini
Kirikane, the beauty of gossamer gold leaf craftsmanship. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 Sharing the Future
Poland has accepted over 3.2 million evacuees from Ukraine but resources are stretched thin. Japanese international student Azuma Yugo is building a volunteer support community with his fiancee Marta.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Japan Railway Journal
In Nagano Prefecture, Shinano Railway came up with a unique strategy to replace their old trains. See how they managed to raise funds and reach their target during these difficult times.
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 A Sonata: Tsugaru Shamisen
The Tsugaru Shamisen is a stringed instrument that developed in one of the snowiest regions in the world. Two leading young players' powerful styles showcase its unique sound and technique.
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
Thanks to Tinia's innovative approach, her 8-employee urban start-up in Brooklyn, New York, provides safe and nutritious fresh produce with no environmental impact.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatized in this play, which ends in a free-for-all on stage. Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.
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 Ground Detective Simon Wallis
Ground Detective Simon Wallis travels around Japan solving geologic mysteries! In this episode, he travels to the Chichibu area in Saitama prefecture to see what makes their shaved ice so tasty!
03:45 Dig More Japan
The tools required for Japanese cuisine. Each one vital to creating that perfect dish. Please join us, as we dig a little deeper into the secrets of Japan's essential utensils.
03:55 Core Kyoto mini
Kirikane, the beauty of gossamer gold leaf craftsmanship. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
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
As a refugee, Omar Ahmad realized how the media portrayed the refugees differed from reality. Now as a citizen journalist, he hopes to deliver narratives, told from the refugee's perspective.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Secret Date
It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to?
05:00 FACES:Soccer player Suzuki Musashi
People who have experienced bullying share their stories in each 30-minute "FACES" special. "FACES" is an international collaboration involving NHK and broadcasters all over the world.
05:30 Sharing the Future
Poland has accepted over 3.2 million evacuees from Ukraine but resources are stretched thin. Japanese international student Azuma Yugo is building a volunteer support community with his fiancee Marta.
