NHK WORLD-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
Kampo is a traditional medicine that developed in Japan. Critics say there is a lack of scientific evidence regarding its use. But recent studies have proven its effects against COVID-19.
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
On this episode, we meet Myanmar refugee Aung Myat Win in Osaka who offers support to his compatriots in Japan, as well as US-born James Johnson who works for a tea wholesaler in Shizuoka Prefecture.
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
Japan has yet to officially recognize same-sex marriage. For binational spouses, this makes things even harder. We examine the issue from the perspectives of two American-Japanese same-sex couples.
08:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a story in simplified Japanese about Japan taking the top spot in a ranking of global travel destinations, learn useful phrases for getting around town, and share some sightseeing tips.
08:50 Easy Japanese
#11 Do you have any lucky charms? / If you want to ask if a shop has a certain item, say the item's name and "wa arimasu ka."
08:55 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: Lamb Niku-jaga.
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: Unruly Catfish
Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.
09:20 OKINAWA: Shuri Castle
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.
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 late autumn ride through Saitama, brilliant in the colors of fall. So close to Tokyo, Saitama has a character all its own - rich in tradition and blessed with magnificent mountain scenery.
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
Taku visits Saga Pref. to explore the unique charms, tidal mudflats and bountiful seafood of the Ariake Sea. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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
Miyazaki Kensuke paints murals in areas affected by conflict and poverty with the support of local people. He talks about his work in Ukraine and the power of art amid Russia's invasion.
11:30 Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes: (1) Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi (2) Hojicha Kanten Jelly / Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques!
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 fasting retreat is attracting visitors trying to lose weight, improve their health or shake off feelings of gloom. For 3 days, we asked the guests what inspired them to stay at this unique facility.
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
Kampo is a traditional medicine that developed in Japan. Critics say there is a lack of scientific evidence regarding its use. But recent studies have proven its effects against COVID-19.
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
NATO holds Madrid summit with some Asia-Pacific countries. Fmr Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller analyzes its significance and implications for future policy amid Russian invasion of Ukraine.
14:45 Doctor's Insight
IgE antibody is key to identifying the cause of food allergies. Find out about the discovery of IgE and how allergies are diagnosed. Also learn how smartphones can help with your next doctor's visit.
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
Miyazaki Kensuke paints murals in areas affected by conflict and poverty with the support of local people. He talks about his work in Ukraine and the power of art amid Russia's invasion.
15:30 journeys in Japan
Taku visits Saga Pref. to explore the unique charms, tidal mudflats and bountiful seafood of the Ariake Sea. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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) Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi (2) Hojicha Kanten Jelly / Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques!
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 fasting retreat is attracting visitors trying to lose weight, improve their health or shake off feelings of gloom. For 3 days, we asked the guests what inspired them to stay at this unique facility.
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
NATO holds Madrid summit with some Asia-Pacific countries. Fmr Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller analyzes its significance and implications for future policy amid Russian invasion of Ukraine.
18:45 Doctor's Insight
IgE antibody is key to identifying the cause of food allergies. Find out about the discovery of IgE and how allergies are diagnosed. Also learn how smartphones can help with your next doctor's visit.
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
Antibodies are proteins that help us fight off infections. Tsukamoto Yasuhiro extracts antibodies from ostrich eggs for use in treatments to prevent infection from viruses such as COVID-19.
19:30 Medical Frontiers
Kampo is a traditional medicine that developed in Japan. Critics say there is a lack of scientific evidence regarding its use. But recent studies have proven its effects against COVID-19.
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
Taku visits Saga Pref. to explore the unique charms, tidal mudflats and bountiful seafood of the Ariake Sea. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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
Miyazaki Kensuke paints murals in areas affected by conflict and poverty with the support of local people. He talks about his work in Ukraine and the power of art amid Russia's invasion.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Napping Boy
When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.
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) Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi (2) Hojicha Kanten Jelly / Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques!
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.
23:35 Somewhere Street A Little Stroll
Let's have a short walk around the street in Ostuni in Italy which is called "A White City".
23:50 The Great Summits
"The Great Summit" presents you with breathtaking views and stories behind famous mountains around the world. Today: Scaling the Peak, Matterhorn, the Alps.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Nori seaweed is an indispensable Japanese ingredient. Learn how it's processed using age-old wisdom, feast your eyes on colorful sushi rolls, and see how it can be used in French cuisine.
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
Taku visits Saga Pref. to explore the unique charms, tidal mudflats and bountiful seafood of the Ariake Sea. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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
Miyazaki Kensuke paints murals in areas affected by conflict and poverty with the support of local people. He talks about his work in Ukraine and the power of art amid Russia's invasion.
02:30 DEEPER LOOK from New York
NATO holds Madrid summit with some Asia-Pacific countries. Fmr Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller analyzes its significance and implications for future policy amid Russian invasion of Ukraine.
02:45 Doctor's Insight
IgE antibody is key to identifying the cause of food allergies. Find out about the discovery of IgE and how allergies are diagnosed. Also learn how smartphones can help with your next doctor's visit.
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) Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi (2) Hojicha Kanten Jelly / Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques!
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
Antibodies are proteins that help us fight off infections. Tsukamoto Yasuhiro extracts antibodies from ostrich eggs for use in treatments to prevent infection from viruses such as COVID-19.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A Napping Boy
When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.
05:00 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.
05:30 Document 72 Hours
A fasting retreat is attracting visitors trying to lose weight, improve their health or shake off feelings of gloom. For 3 days, we asked the guests what inspired them to stay at this unique facility.
NHK WORLD-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
DNA origami is cutting-edge nanotechnology that uses DNA material to create shapes. We'll look at some possible applications of this versatile technology, including nanobots that attack cancer cells.
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
Taku visits Saga Pref. to explore the unique charms, tidal mudflats and bountiful seafood of the Ariake Sea. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
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) Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi (2) Hojicha Kanten Jelly / Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques!
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 Napping Boy
When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue. What was terrorizing him? We examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.
09:20 OKINAWA: Homes
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Homes.
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
NATO holds Madrid summit with some Asia-Pacific countries. Fmr Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller analyzes its significance and implications for future policy amid Russian invasion of Ukraine.
09:45 Doctor's Insight
IgE antibody is key to identifying the cause of food allergies. Find out about the discovery of IgE and how allergies are diagnosed. Also learn how smartphones can help with your next doctor's visit.
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 Dive in Tokyo
This time, we dive into Yanaka, an area representative of old town Tokyo. We uncover the history of the town by exploring 3 topics: Temples, River and Love.
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
Thai journalist Nalutporn Krairiksh is the founder of ThisAble.me, a website about disabled people and disability rights. A disabled person herself, she seeks a society of true equality for all.
11:30 Through the Kitchen Windows
We travel to the western edge of Tokyo to discover its wasabi farms and meet two brothers keeping the legacy alive.
11:45 Magical Japanese "Oni"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to oni, or demons. Explore the unique culture behind them.
11:55 Core Kyoto mini
Modern Architecture, breathing life into the ancient capital in a new age. Dive deep into Kyoto, 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
Waste processing CEO Ishizaka Noriko is changing the image of her sector through industry-leading recycling rates, the introduction of digital solutions, a pioneering woodland regeneration initiative.
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
DNA origami is cutting-edge nanotechnology that uses DNA material to create shapes. We'll look at some possible applications of this versatile technology, including nanobots that attack cancer cells.
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
Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples, and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period.
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
Thai journalist Nalutporn Krairiksh is the founder of ThisAble.me, a website about disabled people and disability rights. A disabled person herself, she seeks a society of true equality for all.
15:30 Dive in Tokyo
This time, we dive into Yanaka, an area representative of old town Tokyo. We uncover the history of the town by exploring 3 topics: Temples, River and Love.
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 Through the Kitchen Windows
We travel to the western edge of Tokyo to discover its wasabi farms and meet two brothers keeping the legacy alive.
16:45 Magical Japanese "Oni"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to oni, or demons. Explore the unique culture behind them.
16:55 Core Kyoto mini
Modern Architecture, breathing life into the ancient capital in a new age. Dive deep into Kyoto, 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
Waste processing CEO Ishizaka Noriko is changing the image of her sector through industry-leading recycling rates, the introduction of digital solutions, a pioneering woodland regeneration initiative.
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
Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples, and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period.
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
Wanda took part in the Warsaw Uprising in 1944, which was the resistance struggle to Naci regime. Nowadays, she protests against the politicians about some social matters from her experience of war.
19:30 Science View
DNA origami is cutting-edge nanotechnology that uses DNA material to create shapes. We'll look at some possible applications of this versatile technology, including nanobots that attack cancer cells.
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 Dive in Tokyo
This time, we dive into Yanaka, an area representative of old town Tokyo. We uncover the history of the town by exploring 3 topics: Temples, River and Love.
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
Thai journalist Nalutporn Krairiksh is the founder of ThisAble.me, a website about disabled people and disability rights. A disabled person herself, she seeks a society of true equality for all.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: At Roben Falls
We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.
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 Through the Kitchen Windows
We travel to the western edge of Tokyo to discover its wasabi farms and meet two brothers keeping the legacy alive.
22:45 Magical Japanese "Oni"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to oni, or demons. Explore the unique culture behind them.
22:55 Core Kyoto mini
Modern Architecture, breathing life into the ancient capital in a new age. Dive deep into Kyoto, 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
Waste processing CEO Ishizaka Noriko is changing the image of her sector through industry-leading recycling rates, the introduction of digital solutions, a pioneering woodland regeneration initiative.
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
Asa Coast Railway has introduced what may be the world's first dual-mode vehicle (DMV) that can run on both tracks and roads. See how it works, as well as local efforts that lead to its introduction.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Dive in Tokyo
This time, we dive into Yanaka, an area representative of old town Tokyo. We uncover the history of the town by exploring 3 topics: Temples, River and Love.
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
Thai journalist Nalutporn Krairiksh is the founder of ThisAble.me, a website about disabled people and disability rights. A disabled person herself, she seeks a society of true equality for all.
02:30 KABUKI KOOL
Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples, and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period.
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 Through the Kitchen Windows
We travel to the western edge of Tokyo to discover its wasabi farms and meet two brothers keeping the legacy alive.
03:45 Magical Japanese "Oni"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to oni, or demons. Explore the unique culture behind them.
03:55 Core Kyoto mini
Modern Architecture, breathing life into the ancient capital in a new age. Dive deep into Kyoto, 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
Wanda took part in the Warsaw Uprising in 1944, which was the resistance struggle to Naci regime. Nowadays, she protests against the politicians about some social matters from her experience of war.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: At Roben Falls
We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.
05:00 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.
05:30 RISING
Waste processing CEO Ishizaka Noriko is changing the image of her sector through industry-leading recycling rates, the introduction of digital solutions, a pioneering woodland regeneration initiative.
NHK WORLD-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
Nori seaweed is an indispensable Japanese ingredient. Learn how it's processed using age-old wisdom, feast your eyes on colorful sushi rolls, and see how it can be used in French cuisine.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 Dive in Tokyo
This time, we dive into Yanaka, an area representative of old town Tokyo. We uncover the history of the town by exploring 3 topics: Temples, River and Love.
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 Through the Kitchen Windows
We travel to the western edge of Tokyo to discover its wasabi farms and meet two brothers keeping the legacy alive.
08:45 Magical Japanese "Oni"
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to oni, or demons. Explore the unique culture behind them.
08:55 Core Kyoto mini
Modern Architecture, breathing life into the ancient capital in a new age. Dive deep into Kyoto, 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: At Roben Falls
We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.
09:20 OKINAWA: The Holiest Place
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: The Holiest Place.
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
Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples, and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period.
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
Domestic demand for sake has dropped in recent years, so new products are emerging. One sake brewery produces beer while honoring age-old techniques. One brand of sake targets the overseas market.
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
Trendsetter Kerry Murphy co-founded a digital fashion house. Digital fashion is now mainly used by Gen Z for self-expression on social media and in the metaverse, but the market is expanding.
11:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Interconnecting Memories. A new focus on roots ties designs to memories of people, nature and cities. Architect Horibe Yasushi explores the relationship between memory and design.
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
Vinyl Records: A format experiencing a revival in Japan. Each time, Peter Barakan visits 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
Nori seaweed is an indispensable Japanese ingredient. Learn how it's processed using age-old wisdom, feast your eyes on colorful sushi rolls, and see how it can be used in French cuisine.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 Lunch ON!
We go to a marketplace in Tokyo to visit a shop that sells spices and imported Asian foods. For lunch, the shop owner shows us how to make a quick, easy, but delicious green banana soup!
14:55 Dining with the Chef Mini
Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! Featured recipe: Soba with Spicy Meat.
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
Trendsetter Kerry Murphy co-founded a digital fashion house. Digital fashion is now mainly used by Gen Z for self-expression on social media and in the metaverse, but the market is expanding.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Domestic demand for sake has dropped in recent years, so new products are emerging. One sake brewery produces beer while honoring age-old techniques. One brand of sake targets the overseas market.
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: Interconnecting Memories. A new focus on roots ties designs to memories of people, nature and cities. Architect Horibe Yasushi explores the relationship between memory and design.
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
Vinyl Records: A format experiencing a revival in Japan. Each time, Peter Barakan visits 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!
We go to a marketplace in Tokyo to visit a shop that sells spices and imported Asian foods. For lunch, the shop owner shows us how to make a quick, easy, but delicious green banana soup!
18:55 Dining with the Chef Mini
Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! Featured recipe: Soba with Spicy Meat.
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
South Korean gynecologist Bak Seulgi addresses biases held in the country against women's bodies, speaking at schools and events in order to spread accurate information and protect women's health.
19:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Nori seaweed is an indispensable Japanese ingredient. Learn how it's processed using age-old wisdom, feast your eyes on colorful sushi rolls, and see how it can be used in French cuisine.
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
Domestic demand for sake has dropped in recent years, so new products are emerging. One sake brewery produces beer while honoring age-old techniques. One brand of sake targets the overseas market.
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
Trendsetter Kerry Murphy co-founded a digital fashion house. Digital fashion is now mainly used by Gen Z for self-expression on social media and in the metaverse, but the market is expanding.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Niwaka Festival
In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.
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: Interconnecting Memories. A new focus on roots ties designs to memories of people, nature and cities. Architect Horibe Yasushi explores the relationship between memory and design.
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
Vinyl Records: A format experiencing a revival in Japan. Each time, Peter Barakan visits 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 Doc. From Asia: I DREAM OF CARING
This documentary, co-produced by a Filipino filmmaker and a Japanese cable TV station, depicts the struggles of a Filipina caregiver working in Japan and nurses who dream of doing the same.
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
Domestic demand for sake has dropped in recent years, so new products are emerging. One sake brewery produces beer while honoring age-old techniques. One brand of sake targets the overseas market.
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
Trendsetter Kerry Murphy co-founded a digital fashion house. Digital fashion is now mainly used by Gen Z for self-expression on social media and in the metaverse, but the market is expanding.
02:30 Lunch ON!
We go to a marketplace in Tokyo to visit a shop that sells spices and imported Asian foods. For lunch, the shop owner shows us how to make a quick, easy, but delicious green banana soup!
02:55 Dining with the Chef Mini
Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! Featured recipe: Soba with Spicy Meat.
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: Interconnecting Memories. A new focus on roots ties designs to memories of people, nature and cities. Architect Horibe Yasushi explores the relationship between memory and design.
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
South Korean gynecologist Bak Seulgi addresses biases held in the country against women's bodies, speaking at schools and events in order to spread accurate information and protect women's health.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Niwaka Festival
In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.
05:00 Japan's Top Inventions (28 min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: canned bread & automatic dorayaki machines.
05:30 Japanology Plus
Vinyl Records: A format experiencing a revival in Japan. Each time, Peter Barakan visits 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
Asa Coast Railway has introduced what may be the world's first dual-mode vehicle (DMV) that can run on both tracks and roads. See how it works, as well as local efforts that lead to its introduction.
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
Domestic demand for sake has dropped in recent years, so new products are emerging. One sake brewery produces beer while honoring age-old techniques. One brand of sake targets the overseas market.
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: Interconnecting Memories. A new focus on roots ties designs to memories of people, nature and cities. Architect Horibe Yasushi explores the relationship between memory and design.
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: Niwaka Festival
In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron, while a jester attempts to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.
09:20 OKINAWA: US Influences
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences.
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 go to a marketplace in Tokyo to visit a shop that sells spices and imported Asian foods. For lunch, the shop owner shows us how to make a quick, easy, but delicious green banana soup!
09:55 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.
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
Ethnic Korean-Chinese, the descendants of Koreans who moved to China, increasingly travel to South Korea in search of work, but are met with harsh labor conditions and prejudice from locals.
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
Dr. Firdausi Qadri is a Bangladeshi scientist specializing in infectious diseases such as cholera. In 2021 she was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Asian Nobel Prize, for her work.
11:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc's bento features chicken wings braised in a sweet and savory sauce. Maki brings you a bento of meat-stuffed mushrooms. And from Lyon, France, a one-of-a-kind bento full of local specialties.
11:45 Zero Waste Life
Japanese school children wear backpacks known as randoseru. When no longer needed, Nishikawa Masako remakes them into things like wallets or key fobs that contain cherished childhood memories.
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 Cultivating Rice's Potential
Cultivating Rice's Potential with Technologies: Features a company tapping into rice's nutrients and potential using new technologies.
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
Asa Coast Railway has introduced what may be the world's first dual-mode vehicle (DMV) that can run on both tracks and roads. See how it works, as well as local efforts that lead to its introduction.
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
At last year's Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan clinched silver in the men's wheelchair basketball, their first-ever medal in the event. At the heart of the team was star player Chokai Renshi.
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
Dr. Firdausi Qadri is a Bangladeshi scientist specializing in infectious diseases such as cholera. In 2021 she was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Asian Nobel Prize, for her work.
15:30 Asia Insight
Ethnic Korean-Chinese, the descendants of Koreans who moved to China, increasingly travel to South Korea in search of work, but are met with harsh labor conditions and prejudice from locals.
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 chicken wings braised in a sweet and savory sauce. Maki brings you a bento of meat-stuffed mushrooms. And from Lyon, France, a one-of-a-kind bento full of local specialties.
16:45 Zero Waste Life
Japanese school children wear backpacks known as randoseru. When no longer needed, Nishikawa Masako remakes them into things like wallets or key fobs that contain cherished childhood memories.
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 Cultivating Rice's Potential
Cultivating Rice's Potential with Technologies: Features a company tapping into rice's nutrients and potential using new technologies.
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
At last year's Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan clinched silver in the men's wheelchair basketball, their first-ever medal in the event. At the heart of the team was star player Chokai Renshi.
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
Singer song-writer Sam Lee spent years collecting indigenous folk songs of the British Isles. He's turned his attention to nightingales, an iconic bird endangered by climate change and habitat loss.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Asa Coast Railway has introduced what may be the world's first dual-mode vehicle (DMV) that can run on both tracks and roads. See how it works, as well as local efforts that lead to its introduction.
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
Ethnic Korean-Chinese, the descendants of Koreans who moved to China, increasingly travel to South Korea in search of work, but are met with harsh labor conditions and prejudice from locals.
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
Dr. Firdausi Qadri is a Bangladeshi scientist specializing in infectious diseases such as cholera. In 2021 she was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Asian Nobel Prize, for her work.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Clam-Digging
It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.
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 chicken wings braised in a sweet and savory sauce. Maki brings you a bento of meat-stuffed mushrooms. And from Lyon, France, a one-of-a-kind bento full of local specialties.
22:45 Zero Waste Life
Japanese school children wear backpacks known as randoseru. When no longer needed, Nishikawa Masako remakes them into things like wallets or key fobs that contain cherished childhood memories.
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 Cultivating Rice's Potential
Cultivating Rice's Potential with Technologies: Features a company tapping into rice's nutrients and potential using new technologies.
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 features small Japanese manufacturers that are shifting from making order-made parts and goods for other companies to creating their own products to sell directly to consumers.
00:40 The Signs
Japan seeks to redefine tourism by not relying on inbound visitors. Renewal of attractions for locals to enjoy, community trash pickup efforts that create a virtuous cycle, and self-driving mobility.
00:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at tatami mats: a quintessentially Japanese flooring material.
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
Ethnic Korean-Chinese, the descendants of Koreans who moved to China, increasingly travel to South Korea in search of work, but are met with harsh labor conditions and prejudice from locals.
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
Dr. Firdausi Qadri is a Bangladeshi scientist specializing in infectious diseases such as cholera. In 2021 she was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Asian Nobel Prize, for her work.
02:30 J-Arena
At last year's Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan clinched silver in the men's wheelchair basketball, their first-ever medal in the event. At the heart of the team was star player Chokai Renshi.
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 chicken wings braised in a sweet and savory sauce. Maki brings you a bento of meat-stuffed mushrooms. And from Lyon, France, a one-of-a-kind bento full of local specialties.
03:45 Zero Waste Life
Japanese school children wear backpacks known as randoseru. When no longer needed, Nishikawa Masako remakes them into things like wallets or key fobs that contain cherished childhood memories.
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
Singer song-writer Sam Lee spent years collecting indigenous folk songs of the British Isles. He's turned his attention to nightingales, an iconic bird endangered by climate change and habitat loss.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Clam-Digging
It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.
05:00 Medical Frontiers
Kampo is a traditional medicine that developed in Japan. Critics say there is a lack of scientific evidence regarding its use. But recent studies have proven its effects against COVID-19.
05:30 Cultivating Rice's Potential
Cultivating Rice's Potential with Technologies: Features a company tapping into rice's nutrients and potential using new technologies.
