NHK WORLD-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
Carbon dioxide recovery technologies could help slow down global warming. We'll look at the latest in Japan's decarbonization technologies, some of which aim to turn CO2 into a resource!
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Where We Call Home
We follow Brazilian Ludmilla Hirata in her work as a doula to support expectant and nursing mothers in Shizuoka, as well as French-born Jeff Rudge, who makes traditional paper lanterns in Ibaraki.
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
Fukuda Naoki is a photographer the world's premier boxing magazine once referred to as the "undisputed champion." He talks about the technique and passion that goes into capturing critical moments.
02:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
A 150-km cycle ride through the Oki Islands off Japan's west coast. These beautiful islands are famed for their crystal clear seas, deep mysterious forests, and rich historical traditions.
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
We meet Peru-born Okamura Albert, whose unique life experience inspired him to found a firm that helps foreign nationals in Japan with complicated procedures, such obtaining a visa status.
03:40 Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.
03:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Mushi Sushi.
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
Since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident, Miura Hiroshi has worked to revitalize local agriculture using renewable energy and create opportunities for strengthening the bonds of community.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Late Summer Fun
Summer is winding down, and tonight down by Edo Bay the streets are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers, and revelers. It's getting late, but this party is just getting started.
05:00 NHK Documentary
Since taking power in a coup last February, Myanmar's military has been suppressing civilian protest by force. We take a close look at how the crisis has turned into a conflict with no end in sight.
05:50 Japan Time-Lapse Ainu
The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time: Ainu Houses.
05:55 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
06:30 Medical Frontiers
In 2021, a hospital in Tokyo was chosen for Newsweek's list of "World's Best Specialized Hospitals" in the field of neurology. We look at how the hospital treats Parkinson's disease.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 Where We Call Home
We follow Brazilian Ludmilla Hirata in her work as a doula to support expectant and nursing mothers in Shizuoka, as well as French-born Jeff Rudge, who makes traditional paper lanterns in Ibaraki.
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 Culture Crossroads
We meet Peru-born Okamura Albert, whose unique life experience inspired him to found a firm that helps foreign nationals in Japan with complicated procedures, such obtaining a visa status.
08:40 Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan.
08:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Mushi Sushi.
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: Late Summer Fun
Summer is winding down, and tonight down by Edo Bay the streets are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers, and revelers. It's getting late, but this party is just getting started.
09:20 Japan Time-Lapse Ainu
The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time: Ainu Boats.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
A 150-km cycle ride through the Oki Islands off Japan's west coast. These beautiful islands are famed for their crystal clear seas, deep mysterious forests, and rich historical traditions.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:30 journeys in Japan
Ebony Bowens heads to Iwaki in Fukushima where she meets the manager of an inn that attracts cosplayers, an architect renovating old places, a man learning rice farming and another, washi-making.
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
Kojima Marina has been working since 2016 to rescue migrants and refugees from North Africa attempting a perilous Mediterranean Sea crossing. She talks about the front lines of humanitarian action.
11:30 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Egg & Shrimp Soboro Donburi (2) Tofu and Ground Meat Soboro Donburi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!
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 Document 72 hours
A railway running through a remote and snowy part of Aomori, northern Japan, is a lifeline for locals. For 3 days in midwinter, we hopped on board and asked passengers what this train means to them.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Medical Frontiers
In 2021, a hospital in Tokyo was chosen for Newsweek's list of "World's Best Specialized Hospitals" in the field of neurology. We look at how the hospital treats Parkinson's disease.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 DEEPER LOOK from New York
Former US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller offers her insights about how to mitigate the risk of nuclear war amid the Russian-Ukraine crisis.
14:45 Doctor's Insight
Obesity increases the risk of developing allergies, causing a sharp rise in the prevalence of asthma and refractory asthma in adults. Find out how BMI is linked to asthma and what you can do about it.
14:55 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
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
Kojima Marina has been working since 2016 to rescue migrants and refugees from North Africa attempting a perilous Mediterranean Sea crossing. She talks about the front lines of humanitarian action.
15:30 journeys in Japan
Ebony Bowens heads to Iwaki in Fukushima where she meets the manager of an inn that attracts cosplayers, an architect renovating old places, a man learning rice farming and another, washi-making.
16:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
16:30 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Egg & Shrimp Soboro Donburi (2) Tofu and Ground Meat Soboro Donburi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!
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 Document 72 hours
A railway running through a remote and snowy part of Aomori, northern Japan, is a lifeline for locals. For 3 days in midwinter, we hopped on board and asked passengers what this train means to them.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 DEEPER LOOK from New York
Former US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller offers her insights about how to mitigate the risk of nuclear war amid the Russian-Ukraine crisis.
18:45 Doctor's Insight
Obesity increases the risk of developing allergies, causing a sharp rise in the prevalence of asthma and refractory asthma in adults. Find out how BMI is linked to asthma and what you can do about it.
18:55 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
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
Murata Sayaka's novel about a convenience store worker was awarded Japan's most prestigious literary prize, and has been translated into over 30 languages. What struck a chord with readers?
19:30 Medical Frontiers
In 2021, a hospital in Tokyo was chosen for Newsweek's list of "World's Best Specialized Hospitals" in the field of neurology. We look at how the hospital treats Parkinson's disease.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 journeys in Japan
Ebony Bowens heads to Iwaki in Fukushima where she meets the manager of an inn that attracts cosplayers, an architect renovating old places, a man learning rice farming and another, washi-making.
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
Kojima Marina has been working since 2016 to rescue migrants and refugees from North Africa attempting a perilous Mediterranean Sea crossing. She talks about the front lines of humanitarian action.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Kitty's Dreams
In the pleasure quarters of Edo, a precious house cat stares longingly out the window at a crowd of people going to and fro. Telltale signs scattered about the room reveal why it appears to be upset.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Egg & Shrimp Soboro Donburi (2) Tofu and Ground Meat Soboro Donburi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!
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 Document 72 hours
A railway running through a remote and snowy part of Aomori, northern Japan, is a lifeline for locals. For 3 days in midwinter, we hopped on board and asked passengers what this train means to them.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Enter the world of Japanese tea for an endless variety of aromas and flavors, and discover what experts are doing to push its evolution.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 journeys in Japan
Ebony Bowens heads to Iwaki in Fukushima where she meets the manager of an inn that attracts cosplayers, an architect renovating old places, a man learning rice farming and another, washi-making.
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
Kojima Marina has been working since 2016 to rescue migrants and refugees from North Africa attempting a perilous Mediterranean Sea crossing. She talks about the front lines of humanitarian action.
02:30 DEEPER LOOK from New York
Former US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller offers her insights about how to mitigate the risk of nuclear war amid the Russian-Ukraine crisis.
02:45 Doctor's Insight
Obesity increases the risk of developing allergies, causing a sharp rise in the prevalence of asthma and refractory asthma in adults. Find out how BMI is linked to asthma and what you can do about it.
02:55 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Egg & Shrimp Soboro Donburi (2) Tofu and Ground Meat Soboro Donburi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!
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
Murata Sayaka's novel about a convenience store worker was awarded Japan's most prestigious literary prize, and has been translated into over 30 languages. What struck a chord with readers?
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Kitty's Dreams
In the pleasure quarters of Edo, a precious house cat stares longingly out the window at a crowd of people going to and fro. Telltale signs scattered about the room reveal why it appears to be upset.
05:00 BIZ STREAM
This episode features a food brand that makes products from vegetable parts that many consider to be inedible and a startup that creates a wide variety snack foods out of leftover ingredients.
05:30 Document 72 hours
A railway running through a remote and snowy part of Aomori, northern Japan, is a lifeline for locals. For 3 days in midwinter, we hopped on board and asked passengers what this train means to them.
06:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
06:30 Science View
Carbon dioxide recovery technologies could help slow down global warming. We'll look at the latest in Japan's decarbonization technologies, some of which aim to turn CO2 into a resource!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 journeys in Japan
Ebony Bowens heads to Iwaki in Fukushima where she meets the manager of an inn that attracts cosplayers, an architect renovating old places, a man learning rice farming and another, washi-making.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
08:30 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Egg & Shrimp Soboro Donburi (2) Tofu and Ground Meat Soboro Donburi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Kitty's Dreams
In the pleasure quarters of Edo, a precious house cat stares longingly out the window at a crowd of people going to and fro. Telltale signs scattered about the room reveal why it appears to be upset.
09:20 Japan Time-Lapse Ainu
The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time: Ainu Patterns.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 DEEPER LOOK from New York
Former US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Rose Gottemoeller offers her insights about how to mitigate the risk of nuclear war amid the Russian-Ukraine crisis.
09:45 Doctor's Insight
Obesity increases the risk of developing allergies, causing a sharp rise in the prevalence of asthma and refractory asthma in adults. Find out how BMI is linked to asthma and what you can do about it.
09:55 The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
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 Fantastic Fishing!
Journey Japan with Fantastic Fishing! to experience Japan's bountiful nature. On this episode, we chase the elusive Japanese Spanish mackerel in Suruga Bay under the watchful eye of Mt. Fuji.
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
Andrey Kurkov is a bestselling Ukrainian writer with Russian roots. We ask him about the current conflict and his novel set in the "grey zone," a space that neither Russia nor Ukraine controlled.
11:30 Ground Detective Simon Wallis
The Ground Detective travels the Izu peninsula to see why the local geology makes this a leading area for farming wasabi, the familiar light green condiment indispensable to the sushi experience.
11:45 Magical Japanese "Cats"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to cats. Explore the unique culture behind them.
11:55 Core Kyoto mini
Washi, diverse beauty in everyday life. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 RISING
Orihime, an avatar robot that enables remote communication by the housebound and pandemic hit businesses alike, now comes in a larger version that enables proxy work by those with mobility issues.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Science View
Carbon dioxide recovery technologies could help slow down global warming. We'll look at the latest in Japan's decarbonization technologies, some of which aim to turn CO2 into a resource!
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 KABUKI KOOL
As with live performance worldwide, COVID-19 has affected kabuki. Actors Kataoka Ainosuke and Nakamura Kazutaro talk about the difficulties and reveal some creative solutions.
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
Andrey Kurkov is a bestselling Ukrainian writer with Russian roots. We ask him about the current conflict and his novel set in the "grey zone," a space that neither Russia nor Ukraine controlled.
15:30 Fantastic Fishing!
Journey Japan with Fantastic Fishing! to experience Japan's bountiful nature. On this episode, we chase the elusive Japanese Spanish mackerel in Suruga Bay under the watchful eye of Mt. Fuji.
16:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
16:30 Ground Detective Simon Wallis
The Ground Detective travels the Izu peninsula to see why the local geology makes this a leading area for farming wasabi, the familiar light green condiment indispensable to the sushi experience.
16:45 Magical Japanese "Cats"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to cats. Explore the unique culture behind them.
16:55 Core Kyoto mini
Washi, diverse beauty in everyday life. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
17:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
17:30 RISING
Orihime, an avatar robot that enables remote communication by the housebound and pandemic hit businesses alike, now comes in a larger version that enables proxy work by those with mobility issues.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 KABUKI KOOL
As with live performance worldwide, COVID-19 has affected kabuki. Actors Kataoka Ainosuke and Nakamura Kazutaro talk about the difficulties and reveal some creative solutions.
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
Rebecca Rockefeller co-founded the "Buy Nothing Project," that has 4 million members in 44 countries. The gift economy initiative gives and receives everything for free, reexamining consumer society.
19:30 Science View
Carbon dioxide recovery technologies could help slow down global warming. We'll look at the latest in Japan's decarbonization technologies, some of which aim to turn CO2 into a resource!
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 Fantastic Fishing!
Journey Japan with Fantastic Fishing! to experience Japan's bountiful nature. On this episode, we chase the elusive Japanese Spanish mackerel in Suruga Bay under the watchful eye of Mt. Fuji.
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
Andrey Kurkov is a bestselling Ukrainian writer with Russian roots. We ask him about the current conflict and his novel set in the "grey zone," a space that neither Russia nor Ukraine controlled.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Will Sparks Fly?
A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 Ground Detective Simon Wallis
The Ground Detective travels the Izu peninsula to see why the local geology makes this a leading area for farming wasabi, the familiar light green condiment indispensable to the sushi experience.
22:45 Magical Japanese "Cats"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to cats. Explore the unique culture behind them.
22:55 Core Kyoto mini
Washi, diverse beauty in everyday life. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 RISING
Orihime, an avatar robot that enables remote communication by the housebound and pandemic hit businesses alike, now comes in a larger version that enables proxy work by those with mobility issues.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Japan Railway Journal
Currently, discontinued railways are used to revitalize local communities. See Noto Railway's discontinued line transformed into a contemporary art festival and also a fun rail bicycle ride.
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 Fantastic Fishing!
Journey Japan with Fantastic Fishing! to experience Japan's bountiful nature. On this episode, we chase the elusive Japanese Spanish mackerel in Suruga Bay under the watchful eye of Mt. Fuji.
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
Andrey Kurkov is a bestselling Ukrainian writer with Russian roots. We ask him about the current conflict and his novel set in the "grey zone," a space that neither Russia nor Ukraine controlled.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
As with live performance worldwide, COVID-19 has affected kabuki. Actors Kataoka Ainosuke and Nakamura Kazutaro talk about the difficulties and reveal some creative solutions.
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 the Izu peninsula to see why the local geology makes this a leading area for farming wasabi, the familiar light green condiment indispensable to the sushi experience.
03:45 Magical Japanese "Cats"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to cats. Explore the unique culture behind them.
03:55 Core Kyoto mini
Washi, diverse beauty in everyday life. 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
Rebecca Rockefeller co-founded the "Buy Nothing Project," that has 4 million members in 44 countries. The gift economy initiative gives and receives everything for free, reexamining consumer society.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Will Sparks Fly?
A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them.
05:00 Today's Close-Up
Argentine ants have been explosively reproducing in parts of Japan, posing a threat in all walks of life. We hear from experts on what can be done to head off the harm caused by these insect invaders.
05:30 RISING
Orihime, an avatar robot that enables remote communication by the housebound and pandemic hit businesses alike, now comes in a larger version that enables proxy work by those with mobility issues.
NHK WORLD-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
Enter the world of Japanese tea for an endless variety of aromas and flavors, and discover what experts are doing to push its evolution.
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 Fantastic Fishing!
Journey Japan with Fantastic Fishing! to experience Japan's bountiful nature. On this episode, we chase the elusive Japanese Spanish mackerel in Suruga Bay under the watchful eye of Mt. Fuji.
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 the Izu peninsula to see why the local geology makes this a leading area for farming wasabi, the familiar light green condiment indispensable to the sushi experience.
08:45 Magical Japanese "Cats"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to cats. Explore the unique culture behind them.
08:55 Core Kyoto mini
Washi, diverse beauty in everyday life. 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: Will Sparks Fly?
A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them.
09:20 Time-lapse Japan
The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Sannai Maruyama Site.
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
As with live performance worldwide, COVID-19 has affected kabuki. Actors Kataoka Ainosuke and Nakamura Kazutaro talk about the difficulties and reveal some creative solutions.
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
Calligraphers find freedom within tradition. A calligrapher finishes her works by lying on them. One represents the light and shade of the universe. Another embeds messages for the corona pandemic.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:15 Direct Talk
Giulio Bonazzi takes nylon waste such as fishing nets and carpets to recycle them into ECONYL nylon. He is reshaping the fashion industry that's been behind with environmental measures.
11:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Landscape. Landscape design is more than plants and parks, embracing regional and cultural history and sustainability. Explore with landscape architects Ishii Hideyuki and Noda Akiko.
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
Cats & Japan: Pets, celebrities, and supernatural beings. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
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
Enter the world of Japanese tea for an endless variety of aromas and flavors, and discover what experts are doing to push its evolution.
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!
A book distribution company in Tokyo moved into a new office, and we follow the in-house team tasked with handling the COVID-19 counter measures for the opening of the new cafeteria.
14:55 Dining with the Chef Mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! Featured recipe: Beef-wrapped Onigiri.
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
Giulio Bonazzi takes nylon waste such as fishing nets and carpets to recycle them into ECONYL nylon. He is reshaping the fashion industry that's been behind with environmental measures.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Calligraphers find freedom within tradition. A calligrapher finishes her works by lying on them. One represents the light and shade of the universe. Another embeds messages for the corona pandemic.
16:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
16:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Landscape. Landscape design is more than plants and parks, embracing regional and cultural history and sustainability. Explore with landscape architects Ishii Hideyuki and Noda Akiko.
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
Cats & Japan: Pets, celebrities, and supernatural beings. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
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!
A book distribution company in Tokyo moved into a new office, and we follow the in-house team tasked with handling the COVID-19 counter measures for the opening of the new cafeteria.
18:55 Dining with the Chef Mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! Featured recipe: Beef-wrapped Onigiri.
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
Noor Shaker, a former computer scientist, is determined to contribute her expertise to society. She is now using AI to tackle and improve the expensive, time-consuming process of drug discovery.
19:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Enter the world of Japanese tea for an endless variety of aromas and flavors, and discover what experts are doing to push its evolution.
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
Calligraphers find freedom within tradition. A calligrapher finishes her works by lying on them. One represents the light and shade of the universe. Another embeds messages for the corona pandemic.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:40 Direct Talk
Giulio Bonazzi takes nylon waste such as fishing nets and carpets to recycle them into ECONYL nylon. He is reshaping the fashion industry that's been behind with environmental measures.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: The Star Festival
For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes. We examine what their wishes tell us about their lives.
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: Landscape. Landscape design is more than plants and parks, embracing regional and cultural history and sustainability. Explore with landscape architects Ishii Hideyuki and Noda Akiko.
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
Cats & Japan: Pets, celebrities, and supernatural beings. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
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 Today's Close-Up
The human gut is home to more than 100 trillion bacteria. We explore how these microbes shape the health of the whole body, and how damaging them increases the risk of ill-health and disease.
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
Calligraphers find freedom within tradition. A calligrapher finishes her works by lying on them. One represents the light and shade of the universe. Another embeds messages for the corona pandemic.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:15 Direct Talk
Giulio Bonazzi takes nylon waste such as fishing nets and carpets to recycle them into ECONYL nylon. He is reshaping the fashion industry that's been behind with environmental measures.
02:30 Lunch ON!
A book distribution company in Tokyo moved into a new office, and we follow the in-house team tasked with handling the COVID-19 counter measures for the opening of the new cafeteria.
02:55 Dining with the Chef Mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! Featured recipe: Beef-wrapped Onigiri.
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: Landscape. Landscape design is more than plants and parks, embracing regional and cultural history and sustainability. Explore with landscape architects Ishii Hideyuki and Noda Akiko.
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
Noor Shaker, a former computer scientist, is determined to contribute her expertise to society. She is now using AI to tackle and improve the expensive, time-consuming process of drug discovery.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: The Star Festival
For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes. We examine what their wishes tell us about their lives.
05:00 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. Today, a "fresh freezing" system, which helps freeze food without destroying cell structures.
05:15 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, bottled green tea: green tea sold in bottles made from PET plastic.
05:30 Japanology Plus
Cats & Japan: Pets, celebrities, and supernatural beings. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
NHK WORLD-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
Currently, discontinued railways are used to revitalize local communities. See Noto Railway's discontinued line transformed into a contemporary art festival and also a fun rail bicycle ride.
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
Calligraphers find freedom within tradition. A calligrapher finishes her works by lying on them. One represents the light and shade of the universe. Another embeds messages for the corona pandemic.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
08:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Landscape. Landscape design is more than plants and parks, embracing regional and cultural history and sustainability. Explore with landscape architects Ishii Hideyuki and Noda Akiko.
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: The Star Festival
For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes. We examine what their wishes tell us about their lives.
09:20 Time-lapse Japan
The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Oyu Stone Circles.
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!
A book distribution company in Tokyo moved into a new office, and we follow the in-house team tasked with handling the COVID-19 counter measures for the opening of the new cafeteria.
09:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at the significance of cats in Japan.
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
A medical team from Hanoi head to the city of Da Nang to help a local hospital through a second wave of COVID-19. Are their experiences from the first wave enough to beat gear and staff shortages?
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
Food waste is a major problem. A founder of a non-profit in Germany is tackling the issue by rescuing food destined for the dustbin.
11:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc's bento features pork chops with Japan's original ketchup flavored Spaghetti Napolitan. Maki makes a one-dish Curry Pilaf. And from Tokyo Bay, a traditional bento of sweet and savory anago eel!
11:45 Zero Waste Life
Nakahara Keiko lives at the foot of the Yatsugatake mountains in central Japan. She dyes fabric using nearby plants, makes reusable food wrappers with beeswax, and recycles fabric for clothing.
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 CATCH JAPAN
We'll feature the rich variety of food ingredients from Osaka suburbs, the charms of Kyoto tea, and a white-themed tour of the brilliant city of Himeji.
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
Currently, discontinued railways are used to revitalize local communities. See Noto Railway's discontinued line transformed into a contemporary art festival and also a fun rail bicycle ride.
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 J-Arena
BMX Freestyle Park was one of the new youth-focused events to debut at Tokyo 2020. One of Japan's standout riders was 20-year-old Nakamura Rim, who now faces a new rival, 16-year-old Mizogaki Joji.
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
Food waste is a major problem. A founder of a non-profit in Germany is tackling the issue by rescuing food destined for the dustbin.
15:30 Asia Insight
A medical team from Hanoi head to the city of Da Nang to help a local hospital through a second wave of COVID-19. Are their experiences from the first wave enough to beat gear and staff shortages?
16:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
16:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc's bento features pork chops with Japan's original ketchup flavored Spaghetti Napolitan. Maki makes a one-dish Curry Pilaf. And from Tokyo Bay, a traditional bento of sweet and savory anago eel!
16:45 Zero Waste Life
Nakahara Keiko lives at the foot of the Yatsugatake mountains in central Japan. She dyes fabric using nearby plants, makes reusable food wrappers with beeswax, and recycles fabric for clothing.
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 CATCH JAPAN
We'll feature the rich variety of food ingredients from Osaka suburbs, the charms of Kyoto tea, and a white-themed tour of the brilliant city of Himeji.
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
BMX Freestyle Park was one of the new youth-focused events to debut at Tokyo 2020. One of Japan's standout riders was 20-year-old Nakamura Rim, who now faces a new rival, 16-year-old Mizogaki Joji.
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
Many turn to extremism because of personal problems, not ideology. One-time white supremacist Christian Picciolini sees people as human beings first, to save them from hate groups.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Currently, discontinued railways are used to revitalize local communities. See Noto Railway's discontinued line transformed into a contemporary art festival and also a fun rail bicycle ride.
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
A medical team from Hanoi head to the city of Da Nang to help a local hospital through a second wave of COVID-19. Are their experiences from the first wave enough to beat gear and staff shortages?
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
Food waste is a major problem. A founder of a non-profit in Germany is tackling the issue by rescuing food destined for the dustbin.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Two Scenic Views
We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
22:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc's bento features pork chops with Japan's original ketchup flavored Spaghetti Napolitan. Maki makes a one-dish Curry Pilaf. And from Tokyo Bay, a traditional bento of sweet and savory anago eel!
22:45 Zero Waste Life
Nakahara Keiko lives at the foot of the Yatsugatake mountains in central Japan. She dyes fabric using nearby plants, makes reusable food wrappers with beeswax, and recycles fabric for clothing.
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 CATCH JAPAN
We'll feature the rich variety of food ingredients from Osaka suburbs, the charms of Kyoto tea, and a white-themed tour of the brilliant city of Himeji.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 RISING
Follow a unique enterprise leveraging abandoned buildings to revitalize a community devastated by the earthquake and tsunami of 2011, through guesthouses, co-working spaces, communal houses, and more.
00:40 Five Frames for Love #14
The One and Only Yui, World Double Dutch Champion -Freedom, Family, Future. Yui wasn't born a genius, she trained to be one. Now this Double Dutch pro is a force that can't be stopped.
00:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at scissors. After arriving in Japan, they evolved in unique ways.
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
A medical team from Hanoi head to the city of Da Nang to help a local hospital through a second wave of COVID-19. Are their experiences from the first wave enough to beat gear and staff shortages?
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
Food waste is a major problem. A founder of a non-profit in Germany is tackling the issue by rescuing food destined for the dustbin.
02:30 J-Arena
BMX Freestyle Park was one of the new youth-focused events to debut at Tokyo 2020. One of Japan's standout riders was 20-year-old Nakamura Rim, who now faces a new rival, 16-year-old Mizogaki Joji.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc's bento features pork chops with Japan's original ketchup flavored Spaghetti Napolitan. Maki makes a one-dish Curry Pilaf. And from Tokyo Bay, a traditional bento of sweet and savory anago eel!
03:45 Zero Waste Life
Nakahara Keiko lives at the foot of the Yatsugatake mountains in central Japan. She dyes fabric using nearby plants, makes reusable food wrappers with beeswax, and recycles fabric for clothing.
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
Many turn to extremism because of personal problems, not ideology. One-time white supremacist Christian Picciolini sees people as human beings first, to save them from hate groups.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Two Scenic Views
We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.
05:00 Medical Frontiers
In 2021, a hospital in Tokyo was chosen for Newsweek's list of "World's Best Specialized Hospitals" in the field of neurology. We look at how the hospital treats Parkinson's disease.
05:30 CATCH JAPAN
We'll feature the rich variety of food ingredients from Osaka suburbs, the charms of Kyoto tea, and a white-themed tour of the brilliant city of Himeji.
