NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 Somewhere Street mini
With over 10 million residents, Brazil's megalopolis of Sao Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere. It prospered due to the coffee industry, attracting immigrants from around the world.
06:30 Japan Railway Journal
In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged railway infrastructure in the Tohoku region. See the efforts made by Sanriku Railway and JR East to restore their lines.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
This episode shows how damage hunting drones and rust removing lasers are being used to protect and repair Japan's infrastructure.
07:23 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at Japanese dog breeds. There are six breeds native to Japan, including Shiba Inu and Akita.
07:30 Core Kyoto
Kimono are indispensable in cultural pursuits and when celebrating milestones for men and women. But few wear kimono as everyday clothes, so some people are encouraging men to rediscover the kimono.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 THE QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
08:25 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.
08:30 DESIGN TALKS plus
Today's theme: Subtlety. Pale colors that harmonize with their settings, and soft shapes. Product designer Suzuki Gen is known worldwide for his subtle designs. Explore this beautiful, quiet world.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 Core Kyoto mini
Kyoto State Guest House, hospitality imbued with beauty and craftsmanship. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
09:15 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 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 Lunch ON!
We round up stories from the past to present a special episode on people who work on boats of all kinds. We start with a ferry, then move onto a fishing boat, and ultimately, we end up at a shipyard!
09:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at deep-fried food. These mouth-watering Japanese dishes are enjoyed as takeaway items and made at home.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 The Sea of Japan
Life flourishes in the Sea of Japan in summer. Shoals of young fish and migratory species feed in the nutrient rich waters, while female divers maintain a tradition of free diving for shellfish.
10:25 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at konamon: flour-based cuisine. Two popular examples are takoyaki and okonomiyaki.
10:30 Asia Insight
In South Korea, disabled citizens have been staging protests and using other methods to demand "freedom of movement," the right to use transit with the same convenience as non-disabled passengers.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:10 Core Kyoto mini
Folding Fans, cooling accessories encapsulate elegance. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
11:15 Direct Talk
Lilianne Fan, founder of Geutanyoe Foundation, supports the Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. She provides them food and education, and empowers them to become leaders in their community.
11:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc fries up some shrimp and veggie fritters to make a kakiage sandwich. Maki makes a colorful veggie menchikatsu bento. From Kamakura, a bento featuring a colorful assortment of local vegetables.
11:45 Zero Waste Life
Sommelier Kubo Tomonori has created portraits of famous faces like Audrey Hepburn from used wine corks. Kubo's work is a hit with wine lovers, and he gets used corks sent in from all over Japan.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:10 Reading Japan
Short stories by Japan's leading writers, read in English and accompanied by animation. Today's episode is "Telephone Scam with a Side of French Toast Part-1" by Hiruta Naomi.
12:30 Trailblazers
Sake sommelier Chiba Marie's original pairings have been described as life-changing. Pairing her keen sense of smell and taste with her insatiable curiosity, she's serving up new sake experiences.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 Reading Japan
Short stories by Japan's leading writers, read in English and accompanied by animation. Today's episode is "Telephone Scam with a Side of French Toast Part-2" by Hiruta Naomi.
13:30 Japan Railway Journal
In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged railway infrastructure in the Tohoku region. See the efforts made by Sanriku Railway and JR East to restore their lines.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
Sewing is experiencing a surge in popularity. This episode features a company that has designed an easy-to-use sewing machine and another that is renting pro-grade machines to amateur seamsters.
14:23 Tokyo Time-Lapse
Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tokyo. We hope you enjoy these original takes on what may be the world's most exciting metropolis! This time: Water.
14:30 J-Arena
We delve into high-precision Paralympic sport, Boccia. Japanese athlete Sugimura Hidetaka delivered a memorable performance at Tokyo 2020, showing the world his pinpoint accuracy on the Boccia court.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 Core Kyoto mini
Folding Fans, cooling accessories encapsulate elegance. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
15:15 Direct Talk
Lilianne Fan, founder of Geutanyoe Foundation, supports the Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. She provides them food and education, and empowers them to become leaders in their community.
15:30 Asia Insight
In South Korea, disabled citizens have been staging protests and using other methods to demand "freedom of movement," the right to use transit with the same convenience as non-disabled passengers.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 Reading Japan
Short stories by Japan's leading writers, read in English and accompanied by animation. Today's episode is "Telephone Scam with a Side of French Toast Part-1" by Hiruta Naomi.
16:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc fries up some shrimp and veggie fritters to make a kakiage sandwich. Maki makes a colorful veggie menchikatsu bento. From Kamakura, a bento featuring a colorful assortment of local vegetables.
16:45 Zero Waste Life
Sommelier Kubo Tomonori has created portraits of famous faces like Audrey Hepburn from used wine corks. Kubo's work is a hit with wine lovers, and he gets used corks sent in from all over Japan.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:10 Reading Japan
Short stories by Japan's leading writers, read in English and accompanied by animation. Today's episode is "Telephone Scam with a Side of French Toast Part-2" by Hiruta Naomi.
17:30 Trailblazers
Sake sommelier Chiba Marie's original pairings have been described as life-changing. Pairing her keen sense of smell and taste with her insatiable curiosity, she's serving up new sake experiences.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 Fresh Eyes on Japan
Batlet Milanzi introduces Oki-gusuri, a unique medicine system of Japan where people "use now, pay later." In order to dig deeper into the folklore and the birthplace of Oki-gusuri, she visits Toyama.
18:20 Easy Japanese
#10 How much is this hair dryer? / To ask the price of something in front of you, say "kono," meaning "this," followed by the item's name and "wa ikura desu ka."
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 J-Arena
We delve into high-precision Paralympic sport, Boccia. Japanese athlete Sugimura Hidetaka delivered a memorable performance at Tokyo 2020, showing the world his pinpoint accuracy on the Boccia court.
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
Kenneth Rimdahl came from Sweden to Chiang Mai, Thailand. There he discovered "miang," an edible tea made with leaves from local tea plants. Now his business helps protect the forests where they grow.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
In March 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged railway infrastructure in the Tohoku region. See the efforts made by Sanriku Railway and JR East to restore their lines.
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.
20:15 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
Sewing is experiencing a surge in popularity. This episode features a company that has designed an easy-to-use sewing machine and another that is renting pro-grade machines to amateur seamsters.
20:30 Asia Insight
In South Korea, disabled citizens have been staging protests and using other methods to demand "freedom of movement," the right to use transit with the same convenience as non-disabled passengers.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:15 The Sea of Japan
Life flourishes in the Sea of Japan in summer. Shoals of young fish and migratory species feed in the nutrient rich waters, while female divers maintain a tradition of free diving for shellfish.
21:30 Fresh Eyes on Japan
Batlet Milanzi introduces Oki-gusuri, a unique medicine system of Japan where people "use now, pay later." In order to dig deeper into the folklore and the birthplace of Oki-gusuri, she visits Toyama.
21:40 Direct Talk
Lilianne Fan, founder of Geutanyoe Foundation, supports the Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. She provides them food and education, and empowers them to become leaders in their community.
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.
22:10 Reading Japan
Short stories by Japan's leading writers, read in English and accompanied by animation. Today's episode is "Telephone Scam with a Side of French Toast Part-1" by Hiruta Naomi.
22:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc fries up some shrimp and veggie fritters to make a kakiage sandwich. Maki makes a colorful veggie menchikatsu bento. From Kamakura, a bento featuring a colorful assortment of local vegetables.
22:45 Zero Waste Life
Sommelier Kubo Tomonori has created portraits of famous faces like Audrey Hepburn from used wine corks. Kubo's work is a hit with wine lovers, and he gets used corks sent in from all over Japan.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:10 Reading Japan
Short stories by Japan's leading writers, read in English and accompanied by animation. Today's episode is "Telephone Scam with a Side of French Toast Part-2" by Hiruta Naomi.
23:30 Trailblazers
Sake sommelier Chiba Marie's original pairings have been described as life-changing. Pairing her keen sense of smell and taste with her insatiable curiosity, she's serving up new sake experiences.
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 Kyoto-based firm that boosts Japan's food producers by canning local specialty goods, from game, to seafood, to premium vegetables and other rare and unique delicacies.
00:40 Five Frames for Love #19
Kana, the Psychologist Making Society a Safer Place -Field, Fellows. The clinician bringing awareness to mental health, sexual abuse in society, and LGBTQ+ issues.
00:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice cultivation. It takes a lot of hard work to produce Japan's delicious staple food.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:10 Somewhere Street mini
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. It was built by European settlers in the 19th century. It has a free spirit that allows both men and women to chase their dreams and let their talents soar.
01:25 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
01:30 Asia Insight
In South Korea, disabled citizens have been staging protests and using other methods to demand "freedom of movement," the right to use transit with the same convenience as non-disabled passengers.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 Core Kyoto mini
Folding Fans, cooling accessories encapsulate elegance. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
02:15 Direct Talk
Lilianne Fan, founder of Geutanyoe Foundation, supports the Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. She provides them food and education, and empowers them to become leaders in their community.
02:30 J-Arena
We delve into high-precision Paralympic sport, Boccia. Japanese athlete Sugimura Hidetaka delivered a memorable performance at Tokyo 2020, showing the world his pinpoint accuracy on the Boccia court.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 THE QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
03:25 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.
03:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc fries up some shrimp and veggie fritters to make a kakiage sandwich. Maki makes a colorful veggie menchikatsu bento. From Kamakura, a bento featuring a colorful assortment of local vegetables.
03:45 Zero Waste Life
Sommelier Kubo Tomonori has created portraits of famous faces like Audrey Hepburn from used wine corks. Kubo's work is a hit with wine lovers, and he gets used corks sent in from all over Japan.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:10 Asia Insight
In South Korea, disabled citizens have been staging protests and using other methods to demand "freedom of movement," the right to use transit with the same convenience as non-disabled passengers.
04:40 Direct Talk
Kenneth Rimdahl came from Sweden to Chiang Mai, Thailand. There he discovered "miang," an edible tea made with leaves from local tea plants. Now his business helps protect the forests where they grow.
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 Medical Frontiers
In lung cancer surgery, it's common practice worldwide to remove a large area of the organ. A procedure developed by Japanese doctors removes only a small portion preserving patients' quality of life.
05:30 Trailblazers
Sake sommelier Chiba Marie's original pairings have been described as life-changing. Pairing her keen sense of smell and taste with her insatiable curiosity, she's serving up new sake experiences.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 Somewhere Street mini
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. It was built by European settlers in the 19th century. It has a free spirit that allows both men and women to chase their dreams and let their talents soar.
06:25 Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
06:30 THE UKIYOE CODE #3 Gardening
The Ukiyo-e Code. Gardening: Cultivating the Heart. University professor Miyata Hiroaki helps us decipher the clues in artwork showing the popularity of plants and gardening in 19th-century Tokyo.
06:55 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION
Sewing is experiencing a surge in popularity. This episode features a company that has designed an easy-to-use sewing machine and another that is renting pro-grade machines to amateur seamsters.
07:23 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at konamon: flour-based cuisine. Two popular examples are takoyaki and okonomiyaki.
07:30 Asia Insight
In South Korea, disabled citizens have been staging protests and using other methods to demand "freedom of movement," the right to use transit with the same convenience as non-disabled passengers.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 THE QUEST FOR ANCIENT COLOR
Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colors and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.
08:25 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.
08:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc fries up some shrimp and veggie fritters to make a kakiage sandwich. Maki makes a colorful veggie menchikatsu bento. From Kamakura, a bento featuring a colorful assortment of local vegetables.
08:45 Zero Waste Life
Sommelier Kubo Tomonori has created portraits of famous faces like Audrey Hepburn from used wine corks. Kubo's work is a hit with wine lovers, and he gets used corks sent in from all over Japan.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: A 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.
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice cultivation. It takes a lot of hard work to produce Japan's delicious staple food.
09:20 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
09:30 J-Arena
We delve into high-precision Paralympic sport, Boccia. Japanese athlete Sugimura Hidetaka delivered a memorable performance at Tokyo 2020, showing the world his pinpoint accuracy on the Boccia court.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 NHK Symphony Orchestra VII
Richard Strauss, Ein Heldenleben, symphonic poem Op.40 by NHK Symphony Orchestra, Conductor:Wolfgang Sawallisch
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:10 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Umami is taking the world by storm! Visit a katsuobushi factory in Spain, eat inspired kombu kelp dishes in New York, and discover why dried shiitake mushrooms are all the rage with vegetarians.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:10 Anime Supernova
Yano Honami won the Grand Prize for Short Animation at the Ottawa International Animation Festival and is known for using different techniques in each work instead of one singular style.
12:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The sharks are circling...but those jaws aren't meant to incite panic! The Darwin crew joins a survey team as it tries to unlock the secrets of the docile and endangered sand tiger shark in the wild.
12:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 THE UKIYOE CODE #3 Gardening
The Ukiyo-e Code. Gardening: Cultivating the Heart. University professor Miyata Hiroaki helps us decipher the clues in artwork showing the popularity of plants and gardening in 19th-century Tokyo.
13:35 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
13:40 Five Frames for Love #19
Kana, the Psychologist Making Society a Safer Place -Field, Fellows. The clinician bringing awareness to mental health, sexual abuse in society, and LGBTQ+ issues.
13:55 Danko & Danta: Microwave
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a super-realistic microwave!
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 Isamu Noguchi's A-Bomb Cenotaph
Sculptor Isamu Noguchi's Hiroshima cenotaph was never built. The program depicts the life and thoughts of an artist who struggled to bridge the gap between his two homelands, Japan and America.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 Japan's Top inventions(28min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, camera phones and electron microscopes.
15:40 BOSAI: Soil Liquefaction
When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water. This is called liquefaction. Buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it.
15:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 NHK Symphony Orchestra VII
Richard Strauss, Ein Heldenleben, symphonic poem Op.40 by NHK Symphony Orchestra, Conductor:Wolfgang Sawallisch
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:10 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Umami is taking the world by storm! Visit a katsuobushi factory in Spain, eat inspired kombu kelp dishes in New York, and discover why dried shiitake mushrooms are all the rage with vegetarians.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 Japan's Top inventions(28min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, camera phones and electron microscopes.
18:40 BOSAI: Soil Liquefaction
When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water. This is called liquefaction. Buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it.
18:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 Anime Supernova
Yano Honami won the Grand Prize for Short Animation at the Ottawa International Animation Festival and is known for using different techniques in each work instead of one singular style.
19:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The sharks are circling...but those jaws aren't meant to incite panic! The Darwin crew joins a survey team as it tries to unlock the secrets of the docile and endangered sand tiger shark in the wild.
19:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:10 THE UKIYOE CODE #3 Gardening
The Ukiyo-e Code. Gardening: Cultivating the Heart. University professor Miyata Hiroaki helps us decipher the clues in artwork showing the popularity of plants and gardening in 19th-century Tokyo.
20:35 Framing Everyday Moments
A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.
20:40 Five Frames for Love #19
Kana, the Psychologist Making Society a Safer Place -Field, Fellows. The clinician bringing awareness to mental health, sexual abuse in society, and LGBTQ+ issues.
20:55 Danko & Danta: Microwave
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a super-realistic microwave!
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:10 Isamu Noguchi's A-Bomb Cenotaph
Sculptor Isamu Noguchi's Hiroshima cenotaph was never built. The program depicts the life and thoughts of an artist who struggled to bridge the gap between his two homelands, Japan and America.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:10 NHK Symphony Orchestra VII
Richard Strauss, Ein Heldenleben, symphonic poem Op.40 by NHK Symphony Orchestra, Conductor:Wolfgang Sawallisch
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:10 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Umami is taking the world by storm! Visit a katsuobushi factory in Spain, eat inspired kombu kelp dishes in New York, and discover why dried shiitake mushrooms are all the rage with vegetarians.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:10 Japan's Top inventions(28min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, camera phones and electron microscopes.
00:40 BOSAI: Soil Liquefaction
When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water. This is called liquefaction. Buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Magical Japanese" to show the services NHK WORLD-JAPAN provides for learning Japanese language. We provide 20 languages versions on "Easy Japanese" to learn foreign languages.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:10 NHK Documentary
A discovery of films from post-WWII Tokyo provides insight about life in Japan during that era. It's a look at "Year Zero" through the eyes of a present-day Tokyo resident who travels back in time.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 Isamu Noguchi's A-Bomb Cenotaph
Sculptor Isamu Noguchi's Hiroshima cenotaph was never built. The program depicts the life and thoughts of an artist who struggled to bridge the gap between his two homelands, Japan and America.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 Anime Supernova
Yano Honami won the Grand Prize for Short Animation at the Ottawa International Animation Festival and is known for using different techniques in each work instead of one singular style.
03:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The sharks are circling...but those jaws aren't meant to incite panic! The Darwin crew joins a survey team as it tries to unlock the secrets of the docile and endangered sand tiger shark in the wild.
03:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:10 NHK Symphony Orchestra VII
Richard Strauss, Ein Heldenleben, symphonic poem Op.40 by NHK Symphony Orchestra, Conductor:Wolfgang Sawallisch
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
05:10 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Umami is taking the world by storm! Visit a katsuobushi factory in Spain, eat inspired kombu kelp dishes in New York, and discover why dried shiitake mushrooms are all the rage with vegetarians.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 RISING
Follow a unique Kyoto-based firm that boosts Japan's food producers by canning local specialty goods, from game, to seafood, to premium vegetables and other rare and unique delicacies.
06:40 Five Frames for Love #19
Kana, the Psychologist Making Society a Safer Place -Field, Fellows. The clinician bringing awareness to mental health, sexual abuse in society, and LGBTQ+ issues.
06:55 Danko & Danta: Microwave
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a super-realistic microwave!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 Anime Supernova
Yano Honami won the Grand Prize for Short Animation at the Ottawa International Animation Festival and is known for using different techniques in each work instead of one singular style.
07:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The sharks are circling...but those jaws aren't meant to incite panic! The Darwin crew joins a survey team as it tries to unlock the secrets of the docile and endangered sand tiger shark in the wild.
07:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
KONNYAKU, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fiber and low in calories. This time, we learn all about KONNYAKU, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 NHK Documentary
A discovery of films from post-WWII Tokyo provides insight about life in Japan during that era. It's a look at "Year Zero" through the eyes of a present-day Tokyo resident who travels back in time.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 Isamu Noguchi's A-Bomb Cenotaph
Sculptor Isamu Noguchi's Hiroshima cenotaph was never built. The program depicts the life and thoughts of an artist who struggled to bridge the gap between his two homelands, Japan and America.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 Teen Regime #1
In 202X, experimental city Utopi-AI is launched with administration by young political enthusiasts using artificial intelligence. The AI's choice for the city's leader is 17-year-old Maki Aran. - Ep.1
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:10 Hometown Stories
After nearly 40 years, a key participant in a historic festival must step down due to ill health. Will his successor be able to tackle his heavy responsibility and fulfill his important role?
11:37 Easy Japanese
#1 Where is Haru-san House? / Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put "wa doko desu ka" after its name.
11:40 Core Kyoto mini
Discover how intricate woodcraft traditions evolved by watching a turner and a cooper at work.
11:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Mukawa River is renowned as one of the most outstanding rapids in Japan. In spring, a kayaker challenges to kayak along the raging river swollen with snowmelt, testing his skills.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:10 Face to Face
Aoyagi Takashi is one of a handful of Japanese artisans who create the inkstones used in calligraphy and other arts that use brush and ink. He discusses the importance of keeping the tradition alive.
12:40 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Maeda Yasuhiro are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
12:50 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
12:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Magical Japanese" to show the services NHK WORLD-JAPAN provides for learning Japanese language. We provide 20 languages versions on "Easy Japanese" to learn foreign languages.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 RISING
Follow a unique Kyoto-based firm that boosts Japan's food producers by canning local specialty goods, from game, to seafood, to premium vegetables and other rare and unique delicacies.
13:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-20.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at rice cultivation. It takes a lot of hard work to produce Japan's delicious staple food.
13:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Yamagata-Japan's major fruit producer. Visit a kitty at a La France pear orchard, and a boss kitty that oversees the production of traditional wooden kokeshi dolls.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:10 Somewhere Street
The port city of Marseille is the oldest city in France. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, it's thrived as a trade hub since 600 BCE, with people from all over the world passing through.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
15:10 NHK Documentary
A discovery of films from post-WWII Tokyo provides insight about life in Japan during that era. It's a look at "Year Zero" through the eyes of a present-day Tokyo resident who travels back in time.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
16:10 Teen Regime #1 (Dubbed ver.)
In 202X, experimental city Utopi-AI is launched with administration by young political enthusiasts using artificial intelligence. The AI's choice for the city's leader is 17-year-old Maki Aran. - Ep.1
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:10 Hometown Stories
After nearly 40 years, a key participant in a historic festival must step down due to ill health. Will his successor be able to tackle his heavy responsibility and fulfill his important role?
17:37 Easy Japanese
#1 Where is Haru-san House? / Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put "wa doko desu ka" after its name.
17:40 Core Kyoto mini
Discover how intricate woodcraft traditions evolved by watching a turner and a cooper at work.
17:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Mukawa River is renowned as one of the most outstanding rapids in Japan. In spring, a kayaker challenges to kayak along the raging river swollen with snowmelt, testing his skills.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:10 RISING
Follow a unique Kyoto-based firm that boosts Japan's food producers by canning local specialty goods, from game, to seafood, to premium vegetables and other rare and unique delicacies.
18:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-20.
18:50 Danko & Danta: Microwave
Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr. Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, they make a super-realistic microwave!
18:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Magical Japanese" to show the services NHK WORLD-JAPAN provides for learning Japanese language. We provide 20 languages versions on "Easy Japanese" to learn foreign languages.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
19:10 Face to Face
Aoyagi Takashi is one of a handful of Japanese artisans who create the inkstones used in calligraphy and other arts that use brush and ink. He discusses the importance of keeping the tradition alive.
19:40 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Maeda Yasuhiro are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
19:50 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
19:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Yamagata-Japan's major fruit producer. Visit a kitty at a La France pear orchard, and a boss kitty that oversees the production of traditional wooden kokeshi dolls.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:10 NHK Documentary
A discovery of films from post-WWII Tokyo provides insight about life in Japan during that era. It's a look at "Year Zero" through the eyes of a present-day Tokyo resident who travels back in time.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
21:10 Somewhere Street
The port city of Marseille is the oldest city in France. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, it's thrived as a trade hub since 600 BCE, with people from all over the world passing through.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:10 Teen Regime #1
In 202X, experimental city Utopi-AI is launched with administration by young political enthusiasts using artificial intelligence. The AI's choice for the city's leader is 17-year-old Maki Aran. - Ep.1
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:10 Hometown Stories
After nearly 40 years, a key participant in a historic festival must step down due to ill health. Will his successor be able to tackle his heavy responsibility and fulfill his important role?
23:37 Easy Japanese
#1 Where is Haru-san House? / Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put "wa doko desu ka" after its name.
23:40 Core Kyoto mini
Discover how intricate woodcraft traditions evolved by watching a turner and a cooper at work.
23:45 Wild Hokkaido!
Mukawa River is renowned as one of the most outstanding rapids in Japan. In spring, a kayaker challenges to kayak along the raging river swollen with snowmelt, testing his skills.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Medical Frontiers
In part 1 of a 2-part series on superfoods found in Shiga Prefecture, which boasts one of the highest life expectancies in Japan, we focus on fish found only in Lake Biwa, the country's largest lake.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 SONGS OF TOKYO Hikaru Utada
SONGS OF TOKYO brings you the latest from the Japanese music scene.The upcoming episode will feature Japanese pop icon Hikaru Utada.
06:40 Easy Japanese for Work
Asking a shop manager to follow orders from head office. Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions and understand business culture.
06:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Yamagata-Japan's major fruit producer. Visit a kitty at a La France pear orchard, and a boss kitty that oversees the production of traditional wooden kokeshi dolls.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 Face to Face
Aoyagi Takashi is one of a handful of Japanese artisans who create the inkstones used in calligraphy and other arts that use brush and ink. He discusses the importance of keeping the tradition alive.
07:40 no art, no life plus
Outsider artists like Maeda Yasuhiro are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
07:50 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipe: Hambaagu with Grated Daikon.
07:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Magical Japanese" to show the services NHK WORLD-JAPAN provides for learning Japanese language. We provide 20 languages versions on "Easy Japanese" to learn foreign languages.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 Japan's Top inventions(28min.)
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, camera phones and electron microscopes.
08:40 BOSAI: Soil Liquefaction
When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water. This is called liquefaction. Buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable. Find out the mechanisms and how to prevent it.
08:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Pythagora Equipment Academy"...
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 Somewhere Street
The port city of Marseille is the oldest city in France. Located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, it's thrived as a trade hub since 600 BCE, with people from all over the world passing through.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
10:30 Where We Call Home
We visit Toyama to meet US-born Jack Lee Randall who performs shadow puppet plays for children, and Chinese-native Weng Fei who operates a concrete pump truck in Gifu.
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
Hanayagi Juraku's original Nihonbuyo performance film "Diversity of Japan -MAI- " was premiered at the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. He shares his passion for this Japanese classical dance form.
11:30 Culture Crossroads
A long-term Japan resident from Pakistan provides support to the needy, regardless of race or creed, including those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the source of his compassionate spirit?
11:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a story in simplified Japanese about how to use your air conditioner effectively, minimizing energy consumption while protecting yourself from heatstroke.
11:50 Easy Japanese
#15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu."
11:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Chicken Rice Burger.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Tokyo Summer Story: Season of Remembrance.
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.
13:14 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 SONGS OF TOKYO Hikaru Utada
SONGS OF TOKYO brings you the latest from the Japanese music scene.The upcoming episode will feature Japanese pop icon Hikaru Utada.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
14:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
It's spring and the cherry blossoms are blooming as we explore Tokushima from its fertile coast to hidden valleys in the west where communities cooperate to survive in a harsh mountain environment.
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
Hanayagi Juraku's original Nihonbuyo performance film "Diversity of Japan -MAI- " was premiered at the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. He shares his passion for this Japanese classical dance form.
15:30 Where We Call Home
We visit Toyama to meet US-born Jack Lee Randall who performs shadow puppet plays for children, and Chinese-native Weng Fei who operates a concrete pump truck in Gifu.
16:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
16:30 Culture Crossroads
A long-term Japan resident from Pakistan provides support to the needy, regardless of race or creed, including those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the source of his compassionate spirit?
16:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a story in simplified Japanese about how to use your air conditioner effectively, minimizing energy consumption while protecting yourself from heatstroke.
16:50 Easy Japanese
#15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu."
16:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Chicken Rice Burger.
17:00 NEWSLINE ASIA 24
This daily news program picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
17:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Tokyo Summer Story: Season of Remembrance.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
It's spring and the cherry blossoms are blooming as we explore Tokushima from its fertile coast to hidden valleys in the west where communities cooperate to survive in a harsh mountain environment.
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
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.
19:30 SONGS OF TOKYO Hikaru Utada
SONGS OF TOKYO brings you the latest from the Japanese music scene.The upcoming episode will feature Japanese pop icon Hikaru Utada.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Where We Call Home
We visit Toyama to meet US-born Jack Lee Randall who performs shadow puppet plays for children, and Chinese-native Weng Fei who operates a concrete pump truck in Gifu.
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
Hanayagi Juraku's original Nihonbuyo performance film "Diversity of Japan -MAI- " was premiered at the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. He shares his passion for this Japanese classical dance form.
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 Culture Crossroads
A long-term Japan resident from Pakistan provides support to the needy, regardless of race or creed, including those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the source of his compassionate spirit?
22:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a story in simplified Japanese about how to use your air conditioner effectively, minimizing energy consumption while protecting yourself from heatstroke.
22:50 Easy Japanese
#15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu."
22:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Chicken Rice Burger.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
23:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Tokyo Summer Story: Season of Remembrance.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Science View
Genome-edited foods such as larger fish and amino acid-rich tomatoes are making inroads. We look at a technology that produces food products with superior properties faster than conventional breeding.
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 visit Toyama to meet US-born Jack Lee Randall who performs shadow puppet plays for children, and Chinese-native Weng Fei who operates a concrete pump truck in Gifu.
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
Hanayagi Juraku's original Nihonbuyo performance film "Diversity of Japan -MAI- " was premiered at the Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. He shares his passion for this Japanese classical dance form.
02:30 CYCLE AROUND JAPAN Highlights
It's spring and the cherry blossoms are blooming as we explore Tokushima from its fertile coast to hidden valleys in the west where communities cooperate to survive in a harsh mountain environment.
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
A long-term Japan resident from Pakistan provides support to the needy, regardless of race or creed, including those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the source of his compassionate spirit?
03:40 Learn Japanese from the News
We listen to a story in simplified Japanese about how to use your air conditioner effectively, minimizing energy consumption while protecting yourself from heatstroke.
03:50 Easy Japanese
#15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu."
03:55 Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Chicken Rice Burger.
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
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.
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 NHK Documentary
A discovery of films from post-WWII Tokyo provides insight about life in Japan during that era. It's a look at "Year Zero" through the eyes of a present-day Tokyo resident who travels back in time.
05:50 TIME-LAPSE JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
05:55 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
