NHK WORLD-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
To meet the growing demand for remote work, railway companies are coming up with unique ideas. See the office cars in the shinkansen and convenient working spaces inside station facilities.
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 Dive in Tokyo
Join us on a journey to discover the real Tokyo as we dive into its historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way. Today, we visit Kuramae, located along the Sumida River.
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
Victims of female genital mutilation reached 200 million. The UN has called for ending the practice, but it still continues. Waris Dirie is fighting to eradicate FGM through her own testimonies.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
Scarface Yosaburo is one of the most famous plays of late Edo period kabuki. It's a romance between a young and beautiful couple, with shocking twists that showcases Edo style.
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
The Ground Detective travels to Kagawa, famous for its many udon noodle shops. What is it about the local area that gives the udon here its distinctive texture? The clues are salt, flour, and water.
03:45 Dig More Japan
Color has been a vivid part of life in Japan since ancient times. Please join this episode as we dig a bit deeper into the uniquely Japanese culture of color.
03:55 Core Kyoto mini
Kyoto State Guest House, hospitality imbued with beauty and 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
Antoine Hubert, the world's biggest mealworm farmer is tackling the looming global food crisis by bringing insects as a new source of protein. His team invented an Innovative farming technology.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: First Childbirth
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.
05:00 FACES: THE FULL STORY
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
Visit a facility near Hungary's border with Ukraine, where volunteer medics from a Japanese NGO work with European colleagues to give medical and emotional care to evacuees from the ongoing conflict.
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 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Affordable and voluminous, cabbage is the star of the Japanese dinner table. Visit a field to harvest popular spring cabbages for a delightful taste of the season.
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 Dive in Tokyo
Join us on a journey to discover the real Tokyo as we dive into its historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way. Today, we visit Kuramae, located along the Sumida River.
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 Ground Detective Simon Wallis
The Ground Detective travels to Kagawa, famous for its many udon noodle shops. What is it about the local area that gives the udon here its distinctive texture? The clues are salt, flour, and water.
08:45 Dig More Japan
Color has been a vivid part of life in Japan since ancient times. Please join this episode as we dig a bit deeper into the uniquely Japanese culture of color.
08:55 Core Kyoto mini
Kyoto State Guest House, hospitality imbued with beauty and craftsmanship. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
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: First Childbirth
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tohoku, northeast Japan. Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator seeks glimpses of sprites and spirits mysterious yet familiar presence in Tono, Iwate Pref.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 KABUKI KOOL
Scarface Yosaburo is one of the most famous plays of late Edo period kabuki. It's a romance between a young and beautiful couple, with shocking twists that showcases Edo style.
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 Core Kyoto
Moss has long played a vital role in Kyoto gardens. Its vivid green furriness and its complex yet delicate beauty is captivating. Landscapers and moss lovers enjoy incorporating it into daily life.
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
Generation Z computer wiz Avi Schiffmann uses his coding skills to confront global crises, with websites tracking the coronavirus outbreak and connecting Ukrainian refugees with temporary housing.
11:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Creating better accessibility to local resources. Design can repurpose abandoned land and buildings into sustainable hubs and communities. Architect Tsukamoto Yoshiharu explores!
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 Japanology Plus
Asa Ekstrom: A manga artist from Sweden. In a Japanophiles interview, Ekstrom tells Peter Barakan how she turns incidents from her daily life into bestselling comics.
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 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Affordable and voluminous, cabbage is the star of the Japanese dinner table. Visit a field to harvest popular spring cabbages for a delightful taste of the season.
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 Lunch ON!
We visit a liquor shop in Tokyo to see a staff lunch that has been tradition for 105 long years. The hearty lunch served at the company cafeteria keeps the employees going strong amid the pandemic.
14:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Ginger Beef Steak/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!
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
Generation Z computer wiz Avi Schiffmann uses his coding skills to confront global crises, with websites tracking the coronavirus outbreak and connecting Ukrainian refugees with temporary housing.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Moss has long played a vital role in Kyoto gardens. Its vivid green furriness and its complex yet delicate beauty is captivating. Landscapers and moss lovers enjoy incorporating it into daily life.
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 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Creating better accessibility to local resources. Design can repurpose abandoned land and buildings into sustainable hubs and communities. Architect Tsukamoto Yoshiharu explores!
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 Japanology Plus
Asa Ekstrom: A manga artist from Sweden. In a Japanophiles interview, Ekstrom tells Peter Barakan how she turns incidents from her daily life into bestselling comics.
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 Lunch ON!
We visit a liquor shop in Tokyo to see a staff lunch that has been tradition for 105 long years. The hearty lunch served at the company cafeteria keeps the employees going strong amid the pandemic.
18:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Ginger Beef Steak/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!
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
Pianist Alice Sara Ott made her first recording in three years, as a reflection on life. Living with multiple sclerosis, she keeps a contemporary performance empowering her audience.
19:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Affordable and voluminous, cabbage is the star of the Japanese dinner table. Visit a field to harvest popular spring cabbages for a delightful taste of the season.
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 Core Kyoto
Moss has long played a vital role in Kyoto gardens. Its vivid green furriness and its complex yet delicate beauty is captivating. Landscapers and moss lovers enjoy incorporating it into daily life.
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
Generation Z computer wiz Avi Schiffmann uses his coding skills to confront global crises, with websites tracking the coronavirus outbreak and connecting Ukrainian refugees with temporary housing.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Summer Delicacy
A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Creating better accessibility to local resources. Design can repurpose abandoned land and buildings into sustainable hubs and communities. Architect Tsukamoto Yoshiharu explores!
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 Japanology Plus
Asa Ekstrom: A manga artist from Sweden. In a Japanophiles interview, Ekstrom tells Peter Barakan how she turns incidents from her daily life into bestselling comics.
NHK WORLD-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
The number of specialty "karaage" fried chicken shops has skyrocketed in the past decade. The reason for the boom could tell us something about how people in modern Japan are searching for happiness.
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
Moss has long played a vital role in Kyoto gardens. Its vivid green furriness and its complex yet delicate beauty is captivating. Landscapers and moss lovers enjoy incorporating it into daily 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.
02:15 Direct Talk
Generation Z computer wiz Avi Schiffmann uses his coding skills to confront global crises, with websites tracking the coronavirus outbreak and connecting Ukrainian refugees with temporary housing.
02:30 Lunch ON!
We visit a liquor shop in Tokyo to see a staff lunch that has been tradition for 105 long years. The hearty lunch served at the company cafeteria keeps the employees going strong amid the pandemic.
02:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Ginger Beef Steak/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!
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: Creating better accessibility to local resources. Design can repurpose abandoned land and buildings into sustainable hubs and communities. Architect Tsukamoto Yoshiharu explores!
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
Pianist Alice Sara Ott made her first recording in three years, as a reflection on life. Living with multiple sclerosis, she keeps a contemporary performance empowering her audience.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Summer Delicacy
A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.
05:00 Japan's Top inventions(28min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. Topic: surgical needles and pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
05:30 Japanology Plus
Asa Ekstrom: A manga artist from Sweden. In a Japanophiles interview, Ekstrom tells Peter Barakan how she turns incidents from her daily life into bestselling comics.
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
To meet the growing demand for remote work, railway companies are coming up with unique ideas. See the office cars in the shinkansen and convenient working spaces inside station facilities.
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
Moss has long played a vital role in Kyoto gardens. Its vivid green furriness and its complex yet delicate beauty is captivating. Landscapers and moss lovers enjoy incorporating it into daily life.
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: Creating better accessibility to local resources. Design can repurpose abandoned land and buildings into sustainable hubs and communities. Architect Tsukamoto Yoshiharu explores!
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Summer Delicacy
A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN TOHOKU
The devasting disaster in Tohoku, northeast Japan, on March 11, 2011. Fukushima-born Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator focuses on the hard-hit Tohoku region, 9 years on.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 Lunch ON!
We visit a liquor shop in Tokyo to see a staff lunch that has been tradition for 105 long years. The hearty lunch served at the company cafeteria keeps the employees going strong amid the pandemic.
09:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at tiny houses, and how they make clever use of small spaces.
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
Swift real estate development in China has led to a strange problem: "Ghost castles," apartments where building has halted. Residents cannot live in the unfinished rooms, yet are stuck in deep debt.
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
Award-winning chef Jose Andres is the founder of World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organization supporting people in disaster areas with fresh food. He shares his passion for humanitarian work.
11:30 BENTO EXPO
In this special episode, Marc reports from a fishing port in Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. He makes an original bento inspired by a local specialty, sangayaki: grilled fish patties.
11:45 Zero Waste Life
With bamboo shoots and flowers Matsuba Tomi brings a touch of spring to guests at her 200-year-old folk house, now a singular inn. It's a rich life of value for all things, as well as a sense of fun.
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 Spirit of Okinawa
50 Years Since its Return: Introduces the current state of the culturally unique, nature-rich, and increasingly cosmopolitan Okinawa 50 years since its return.
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
To meet the growing demand for remote work, railway companies are coming up with unique ideas. See the office cars in the shinkansen and convenient working spaces inside station facilities.
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.
14:17 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 J-Arena
We explore the samurai roots of the globally popular sport of kendo, whose development was deeply influenced by the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship founded by legendary master Chiba Shusaku.
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.
15:17 Direct Talk
Award-winning chef Jose Andres is the founder of World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organization supporting people in disaster areas with fresh food. He shares his passion for humanitarian work.
15:32 Asia Insight
Swift real estate development in China has led to a strange problem: "Ghost castles," apartments where building has halted. Residents cannot live in the unfinished rooms, yet are stuck in deep debt.
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
In this special episode, Marc reports from a fishing port in Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. He makes an original bento inspired by a local specialty, sangayaki: grilled fish patties.
16:45 Zero Waste Life
With bamboo shoots and flowers Matsuba Tomi brings a touch of spring to guests at her 200-year-old folk house, now a singular inn. It's a rich life of value for all things, as well as a sense of fun.
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 Spirit of Okinawa
50 Years Since its Return: Introduces the current state of the culturally unique, nature-rich, and increasingly cosmopolitan Okinawa 50 years since its return.
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 J-Arena
We explore the samurai roots of the globally popular sport of kendo, whose development was deeply influenced by the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship founded by legendary master Chiba Shusaku.
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
Jimmy Pham's vocational school in Vietnam provides young deprived people with hospitality training. He talks about the struggle for sustenance during the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
To meet the growing demand for remote work, railway companies are coming up with unique ideas. See the office cars in the shinkansen and convenient working spaces inside station facilities.
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
Swift real estate development in China has led to a strange problem: "Ghost castles," apartments where building has halted. Residents cannot live in the unfinished rooms, yet are stuck in deep debt.
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
Award-winning chef Jose Andres is the founder of World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organization supporting people in disaster areas with fresh food. He shares his passion for humanitarian work.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Fashion Night
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 BENTO EXPO
In this special episode, Marc reports from a fishing port in Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. He makes an original bento inspired by a local specialty, sangayaki: grilled fish patties.
22:45 Zero Waste Life
With bamboo shoots and flowers Matsuba Tomi brings a touch of spring to guests at her 200-year-old folk house, now a singular inn. It's a rich life of value for all things, as well as a sense of fun.
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 Spirit of Okinawa
50 Years Since its Return: Introduces the current state of the culturally unique, nature-rich, and increasingly cosmopolitan Okinawa 50 years since its return.
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 BIZ STREAM
This episode shows how robots and vehicles designed by agricultural technology experts are helping to make working on challenging terrain safer and easier for Japan's aging farmers.
00:40 The Signs
A remote village with a population of just 800 has begun selling NFT art featuring Nishikigoi, a special variety of carp. Buyers earn the right to take a proactive in role in community revitalization.
00:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at plastic food samples: accurate replicas of real dishes.
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
Swift real estate development in China has led to a strange problem: "Ghost castles," apartments where building has halted. Residents cannot live in the unfinished rooms, yet are stuck in deep debt.
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
Award-winning chef Jose Andres is the founder of World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organization supporting people in disaster areas with fresh food. He shares his passion for humanitarian work.
02:30 J-Arena
We explore the samurai roots of the globally popular sport of kendo, whose development was deeply influenced by the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship founded by legendary master Chiba Shusaku.
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
In this special episode, Marc reports from a fishing port in Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. He makes an original bento inspired by a local specialty, sangayaki: grilled fish patties.
03:45 Zero Waste Life
With bamboo shoots and flowers Matsuba Tomi brings a touch of spring to guests at her 200-year-old folk house, now a singular inn. It's a rich life of value for all things, as well as a sense of fun.
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
Jimmy Pham's vocational school in Vietnam provides young deprived people with hospitality training. He talks about the struggle for sustenance during the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Fashion Night
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.
05:00 Medical Frontiers
A smart revolution involving the latest technology is taking place at Japanese hospitals. We look at an innovative operating room and virtual reality-supported medical training.
05:30 Spirit of Okinawa
50 Years Since its Return: Introduces the current state of the culturally unique, nature-rich, and increasingly cosmopolitan Okinawa 50 years since its return.
NHK WORLD-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
The number of specialty "karaage" fried chicken shops has skyrocketed in the past decade. The reason for the boom could tell us something about how people in modern Japan are searching for happiness.
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
Swift real estate development in China has led to a strange problem: "Ghost castles," apartments where building has halted. Residents cannot live in the unfinished rooms, yet are stuck in deep debt.
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
In this special episode, Marc reports from a fishing port in Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. He makes an original bento inspired by a local specialty, sangayaki: grilled fish patties.
08:45 Zero Waste Life
With bamboo shoots and flowers Matsuba Tomi brings a touch of spring to guests at her 200-year-old folk house, now a singular inn. It's a rich life of value for all things, as well as a sense of fun.
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: A Fashion Night
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose ... and grab the attention of male suitors.
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at plastic food samples: accurate replicas of real dishes.
09:20 Fukushima Time-Lapse 5min.
10 years on from the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke seeks out the undiminished beauty of Fukushima. This time we focus on mountains.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 J-Arena
We explore the samurai roots of the globally popular sport of kendo, whose development was deeply influenced by the Hokushin Itto-ryu school of swordsmanship founded by legendary master Chiba Shusaku.
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 Faces of the Black Sea
The harsh stories from history related by local people to actor Nomura Yuuka during a 2013 visit to the Black Sea coastal countries hint at the reasons behind Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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 Rainbow Family
A cisgender woman, a transgender man and their gay male friend bring two children into the world and raise them together, confronting this question: What does it take to be a family?
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN - Gunma
It's spring, and the rivers are high with mountain snowmelt as we ride through Gunma, in the center of Japan. People here are known for living long, and for having an energy that never seems to fade.
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
The number of specialty "karaage" fried chicken shops has skyrocketed in the past decade. The reason for the boom could tell us something about how people in modern Japan are searching for happiness.
13:40 The Signs
A remote village with a population of just 800 has begun selling NFT art featuring Nishikigoi, a special variety of carp. Buyers earn the right to take a proactive in role in community revitalization.
13:55 Danko & Danta: Bag
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make cool things out of cardboard. This time, it's a cute bag just for you!
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 The Crash of JAL Flight 123
In August 1985, JAL Flight 123 crashed, taking 520 lives with it. In this program, we hear stories straight from the people who faced the unimaginable weight of the loss of human life.
14:55 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
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, an invention installed in museums around the world: hyper-realistic dinosaur robots.
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, an invention that confirms your identity by reading your palm: palm vein authentication.
15:40 BOSAI: Lightening
In this episode, leading experts help sort the facts from the myths about lightning, and show us new 3D techniques to trace the path of lightning strikes, which may improve lightning predictions.
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 "New Creatures 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 Faces of the Black Sea
The harsh stories from history related by local people to actor Nomura Yuuka during a 2013 visit to the Black Sea coastal countries hint at the reasons behind Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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 Rainbow Family
A cisgender woman, a transgender man and their gay male friend bring two children into the world and raise them together, confronting this question: What does it take to be a family?
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, an invention installed in museums around the world: hyper-realistic dinosaur robots.
18:25 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. Today, an invention that confirms your identity by reading your palm: palm vein authentication.
18:40 BOSAI: Lightening
In this episode, leading experts help sort the facts from the myths about lightning, and show us new 3D techniques to trace the path of lightning strikes, which may improve lightning predictions.
18:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "New Creatures Song"...
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN - Gunma
It's spring, and the rivers are high with mountain snowmelt as we ride through Gunma, in the center of Japan. People here are known for living long, and for having an energy that never seems to fade.
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
The number of specialty "karaage" fried chicken shops has skyrocketed in the past decade. The reason for the boom could tell us something about how people in modern Japan are searching for happiness.
20:40 The Signs
A remote village with a population of just 800 has begun selling NFT art featuring Nishikigoi, a special variety of carp. Buyers earn the right to take a proactive in role in community revitalization.
20:55 Danko & Danta: Bag
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make cool things out of cardboard. This time, it's a cute bag just for you!
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 Crash of JAL Flight 123
In August 1985, JAL Flight 123 crashed, taking 520 lives with it. In this program, we hear stories straight from the people who faced the unimaginable weight of the loss of human life.
21:55 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
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 Faces of the Black Sea
The harsh stories from history related by local people to actor Nomura Yuuka during a 2013 visit to the Black Sea coastal countries hint at the reasons behind Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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 Rainbow Family
A cisgender woman, a transgender man and their gay male friend bring two children into the world and raise them together, confronting this question: What does it take to be a family?
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, an invention installed in museums around the world: hyper-realistic dinosaur robots.
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, an invention that confirms your identity by reading your palm: palm vein authentication.
00:40 BOSAI: Lightening
In this episode, leading experts help sort the facts from the myths about lightning, and show us new 3D techniques to trace the path of lightning strikes, which may improve lightning predictions.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we present "Japan Railway Journal" to introduce the viewers voices from all around the world. We receive a lot of viewers voices every day and many of them are adopted for the production.
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
Myanmar's military is restricting the flow of information out of the country. But leaked documents and interviews with former soldiers shed light on the situation on the ground.
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 The Crash of JAL Flight 123
In August 1985, JAL Flight 123 crashed, taking 520 lives with it. In this program, we hear stories straight from the people who faced the unimaginable weight of the loss of human life.
02:55 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN - Gunma
It's spring, and the rivers are high with mountain snowmelt as we ride through Gunma, in the center of Japan. People here are known for living long, and for having an energy that never seems to fade.
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 Faces of the Black Sea
The harsh stories from history related by local people to actor Nomura Yuuka during a 2013 visit to the Black Sea coastal countries hint at the reasons behind Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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 Rainbow Family
A cisgender woman, a transgender man and their gay male friend bring two children into the world and raise them together, confronting this question: What does it take to be a family?
NHK WORLD-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
This episode shows how robots and vehicles designed by agricultural technology experts are helping to make working on challenging terrain safer and easier for Japan's aging farmers.
06:40 The Signs
A remote village with a population of just 800 has begun selling NFT art featuring Nishikigoi, a special variety of carp. Buyers earn the right to take a proactive in role in community revitalization.
06:55 Danko & Danta: Bag
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make cool things out of cardboard. This time, it's a cute bag just for you!
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 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN - Gunma
It's spring, and the rivers are high with mountain snowmelt as we ride through Gunma, in the center of Japan. People here are known for living long, and for having an energy that never seems to fade.
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
Myanmar's military is restricting the flow of information out of the country. But leaked documents and interviews with former soldiers shed light on the situation on the ground.
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 The Crash of JAL Flight 123
In August 1985, JAL Flight 123 crashed, taking 520 lives with it. In this program, we hear stories straight from the people who faced the unimaginable weight of the loss of human life.
09:55 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
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 Shohei Ohtani: A Baseball Virtuoso
NHK has followed a baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani since his Major League debut in 2018. This program unravels the story behind Ohtani's ability to both pitch and bat at the highest level.
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
Aoki Mariko is an extraordinary garden designer. Always late to work and a recluse in winter, she only does what she wants to, yet her gardens have soothed the hearts of many. What is her secret?
11:40 Core Kyoto mini
In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.
11:45 Wild Hokkaido! Yufutsu Plain
Yufutsu Plain is in the southwestern part of Hokkaido Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. Our program host visits the river that runs near the international airport, and takes a guided canoe ride.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:10 The Professionals
Takeda Shinhiro leads an ICU for COVID patients. Utilizing ECMO, an artificial ventilator, as a last-ditch treatment, he's made Japan's survival rate for ECMO treatment among the highest in the world.
12:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we present "Japan Railway Journal" to introduce the viewers voices from all around the world. We receive a lot of viewers voices every day and many of them are adopted for the production.
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
This episode shows how robots and vehicles designed by agricultural technology experts are helping to make working on challenging terrain safer and easier for Japan's aging farmers.
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 1-10.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at plastic food samples: accurate replicas of real dishes.
13:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Near Aizu's symbolic Tsuruga Castle, visit a kitty at an old post station, and feast with another at a quaint Aizu lacquerware shop. One more kitty awaits your offering at a 1,400-year-old temple.
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
A recent development boom has contributed to Da Nang's rise as one of Vietnam's most popular beach resorts. In this episode we explore the city while meeting with residents enjoying life in Da Nang.
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
Myanmar's military is restricting the flow of information out of the country. But leaked documents and interviews with former soldiers shed light on the situation on the ground.
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 Shohei Ohtani: A Baseball Virtuoso
NHK has followed a baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani since his Major League debut in 2018. This program unravels the story behind Ohtani's ability to both pitch and bat at the highest level.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:10 Hometown Stories
Aoki Mariko is an extraordinary garden designer. Always late to work and a recluse in winter, she only does what she wants to, yet her gardens have soothed the hearts of many. What is her secret?
17:40 Core Kyoto mini
In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.
17:45 Wild Hokkaido! Yufutsu Plain
Yufutsu Plain is in the southwestern part of Hokkaido Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. Our program host visits the river that runs near the international airport, and takes a guided canoe ride.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 BIZ STREAM
This episode shows how robots and vehicles designed by agricultural technology experts are helping to make working on challenging terrain safer and easier for Japan's aging farmers.
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 1-10.
18:50 Danko & Danta: Bag
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make cool things out of cardboard. This time, it's a cute bag just for you!
18:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we present "Japan Railway Journal" to introduce the viewers voices from all around the world. We receive a lot of viewers voices every day and many of them are adopted for the production.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 The Professionals
Takeda Shinhiro leads an ICU for COVID patients. Utilizing ECMO, an artificial ventilator, as a last-ditch treatment, he's made Japan's survival rate for ECMO treatment among the highest in the world.
19:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Near Aizu's symbolic Tsuruga Castle, visit a kitty at an old post station, and feast with another at a quaint Aizu lacquerware shop. One more kitty awaits your offering at a 1,400-year-old temple.
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
Myanmar's military is restricting the flow of information out of the country. But leaked documents and interviews with former soldiers shed light on the situation on the ground.
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
A recent development boom has contributed to Da Nang's rise as one of Vietnam's most popular beach resorts. In this episode we explore the city while meeting with residents enjoying life in Da Nang.
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 Shohei Ohtani: A Baseball Virtuoso
NHK has followed a baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani since his Major League debut in 2018. This program unravels the story behind Ohtani's ability to both pitch and bat at the highest level.
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
Aoki Mariko is an extraordinary garden designer. Always late to work and a recluse in winter, she only does what she wants to, yet her gardens have soothed the hearts of many. What is her secret?
23:40 Core Kyoto mini
In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.
23:45 Wild Hokkaido! Yufutsu Plain
Yufutsu Plain is in the southwestern part of Hokkaido Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. Our program host visits the river that runs near the international airport, and takes a guided canoe ride.
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
Aromatherapy is being used in various types of clinical care to ease suffering in patients with difficult-to-treat diseases. We look at the science behind it.