NHK WORLD-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.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 J-MELO
This week, singer-songwriter Higuchi Ai is performing three songs including the global hit "Akuma No Ko." And she's sharing the inside story on her songwriting.
06:40 Easy Japanese for Work
This time: Asking how to pronounce names. Whang-san works at a trading company. To become a reliable businessman, he'll learn a valuable business manner, asking the pronunciation of a person's name.
06:55 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.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 The Professionals
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.
07:55 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.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, an invention installed in museums around the world: hyper-realistic dinosaur robots.
08:25 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. Today, an invention that confirms your identity by reading your palm: palm vein authentication.
08:40 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.
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 "New Creatures Song"...
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 Somewhere Street
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.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
10:30 Where We Call Home
First, we visit Kyoto to meet Ukrainian Anna who creates apps that support women with health issues unique to them, then Kamakura, where Aki bakes bread in the style of his home country of Finland.
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 esports market is worth $1 billion USD a year, and Tokido is a prominent figure in that world, having won multiple global fighting game championships. Hear about his life in gaming.
11:30 Culture Crossroads
For five years, filmmaker Hyuga Fumiari interviewed young Turkish Kurds living in Japan without resident status. He shares his thoughts about his documentary "Tokyo Kurds" released in July.
11:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a story in simplified Japanese about a group of bystanders who used an automated external defibrillator (AED) to revive a young girl that suddenly collapsed during basketball practice.
11:50 Easy Japanese
#10 How much is this hair dryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say "kono," meaning "this," followed by the item's name and "wa ikura desu ka."
11:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: The Forest of Myths.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 J-MELO
This week, singer-songwriter Higuchi Ai is performing three songs including the global hit "Akuma No Ko." And she's sharing the inside story on her songwriting.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 The Mark of Beauty
Maikos, or apprentice geishas, bestow elegance upon Kyoto. They wear traditional Japanese hairstyles and kimono as they train for years in performing arts to one day become professional entertainers.
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 esports market is worth $1 billion USD a year, and Tokido is a prominent figure in that world, having won multiple global fighting game championships. Hear about his life in gaming.
15:30 Where We Call Home
First, we visit Kyoto to meet Ukrainian Anna who creates apps that support women with health issues unique to them, then Kamakura, where Aki bakes bread in the style of his home country of Finland.
16:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
16:30 Culture Crossroads
For five years, filmmaker Hyuga Fumiari interviewed young Turkish Kurds living in Japan without resident status. He shares his thoughts about his documentary "Tokyo Kurds" released in July.
16:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a story in simplified Japanese about a group of bystanders who used an automated external defibrillator (AED) to revive a young girl that suddenly collapsed during basketball practice.
16:50 Easy Japanese
#10 How much is this hair dryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say "kono," meaning "this," followed by the item's name and "wa ikura desu ka."
16:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
17:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
17:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: The Forest of Myths.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 The Mark of Beauty
Maikos, or apprentice geishas, bestow elegance upon Kyoto. They wear traditional Japanese hairstyles and kimono as they train for years in performing arts to one day become professional entertainers.
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
After the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Kaneta Taio created a cafe that pops up at locations around northeastern Japan. There, survivors open up to him as he helps them process their grief.
19:30 J-MELO
This week, singer-songwriter Higuchi Ai is performing three songs including the global hit "Akuma No Ko." And she's sharing the inside story on her songwriting.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Where We Call Home
First, we visit Kyoto to meet Ukrainian Anna who creates apps that support women with health issues unique to them, then Kamakura, where Aki bakes bread in the style of his home country of Finland.
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 esports market is worth $1 billion USD a year, and Tokido is a prominent figure in that world, having won multiple global fighting game championships. Hear about his life in gaming.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Culture Crossroads
For five years, filmmaker Hyuga Fumiari interviewed young Turkish Kurds living in Japan without resident status. He shares his thoughts about his documentary "Tokyo Kurds" released in July.
22:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a story in simplified Japanese about a group of bystanders who used an automated external defibrillator (AED) to revive a young girl that suddenly collapsed during basketball practice.
22:50 Easy Japanese
#10 How much is this hair dryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say "kono," meaning "this," followed by the item's name and "wa ikura desu ka."
22:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: The Forest of Myths.
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
In April 2016, an active fault earthquake struck Kumamoto and caused tremendous damage. We'll look at research underway to determine the magnitude and timing of Kyushu's next major earthquake.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Where We Call Home
First, we visit Kyoto to meet Ukrainian Anna who creates apps that support women with health issues unique to them, then Kamakura, where Aki bakes bread in the style of his home country of Finland.
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 esports market is worth $1 billion USD a year, and Tokido is a prominent figure in that world, having won multiple global fighting game championships. Hear about his life in gaming.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
Maikos, or apprentice geishas, bestow elegance upon Kyoto. They wear traditional Japanese hairstyles and kimono as they train for years in performing arts to one day become professional entertainers.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 Culture Crossroads
For five years, filmmaker Hyuga Fumiari interviewed young Turkish Kurds living in Japan without resident status. He shares his thoughts about his documentary "Tokyo Kurds" released in July.
03:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a story in simplified Japanese about a group of bystanders who used an automated external defibrillator (AED) to revive a young girl that suddenly collapsed during basketball practice.
03:50 Easy Japanese
#10 How much is this hair dryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say "kono," meaning "this," followed by the item's name and "wa ikura desu ka."
03:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
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
After the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Kaneta Taio created a cafe that pops up at locations around northeastern Japan. There, survivors open up to him as he helps them process their grief.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Edo's Rush Hour
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
05:00 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.
05:50 Fukushima Time-Lapse 5min.
10 years on from the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke seeks out the undiminished beauty of Fukushima. This time we focus on mountains.
05:55 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
