NHK WORLD-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
The spotlight is on goya, or bitter gourd. A star of Okinawa, the summer vegetable is now grown across Japan. But that's only in the last 20 years or so! We begin in Okinawa to learn more.
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 Ethical Every Day
How can we reduce our burden on the global environment? We'll share some simple, practical ideas about little things each of us can do right now to help create a healthier society.
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 Live Eat Cook Simple
We feature popular chef Anda Yuko who explores preserved food recipes using minimal seasoning to bring out maximum flavors of ingredients. We look at what's behind her inspired cooking.
08:45 Dig More Japan
Japan is a popular tourist destination. But there are still many places and experiences that aren't so familiar. Please join us, as we dig a little deeper into unknown Japan.
08:55 Core Kyoto mini
Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of draws to its former glory.
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:Sacred Cranes
Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground. They've been lured to a falconry preserve...but all is not as it seems.
09:20 Time-lapse Japan
The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Dogu.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 14th, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
09:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression. A monk cum Buddhist sculptor, who is enchanted by this protective guardian, finds ways to overcome in the time of the coronavirus.
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
A global company that attracted attention for disinfecting a cruise ship contaminated with COVID-19 is dedicated to restoring disaster-stricken towns and homes and bringing hope to victims.
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
Tatami: Comfortable and fragrant woven mats. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
13:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
The spotlight is on goya, or bitter gourd. A star of Okinawa, the summer vegetable is now grown across Japan. But that's only in the last 20 years or so! We begin in Okinawa to learn more.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 14th, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
A global company that attracted attention for disinfecting a cruise ship contaminated with COVID-19 is dedicated to restoring disaster-stricken towns and homes and bringing hope to victims.
15:30 Core Kyoto
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression. A monk cum Buddhist sculptor, who is enchanted by this protective guardian, finds ways to overcome in the time of the coronavirus.
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
Tatami: Comfortable and fragrant woven mats. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:15 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
18:23 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 14th, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
Max Richter is one of the most successful composers in the contemporary music world. He has produced critically acclaimed albums of his own compositions, and also writes for films, ballet, and opera.
19:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
The spotlight is on goya, or bitter gourd. A star of Okinawa, the summer vegetable is now grown across Japan. But that's only in the last 20 years or so! We begin in Okinawa to learn more.
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
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression. A monk cum Buddhist sculptor, who is enchanted by this protective guardian, finds ways to overcome in the time of the coronavirus.
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
A global company that attracted attention for disinfecting a cruise ship contaminated with COVID-19 is dedicated to restoring disaster-stricken towns and homes and bringing hope to victims.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Calligraphy Day
We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing. Today the young students have come dressed in their finest, and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.
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
Tatami: Comfortable and fragrant woven mats. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
00:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
00:30 Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
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
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression. A monk cum Buddhist sculptor, who is enchanted by this protective guardian, finds ways to overcome in the time of the coronavirus.
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
A global company that attracted attention for disinfecting a cruise ship contaminated with COVID-19 is dedicated to restoring disaster-stricken towns and homes and bringing hope to victims.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 15th, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
Max Richter is one of the most successful composers in the contemporary music world. He has produced critically acclaimed albums of his own compositions, and also writes for films, ballet, and opera.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: Calligraphy Day
We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing. Today the young students have come dressed in their finest, and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.
05:00 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, robotic exoskeletons, machines that turn humans into cyborgs!
05:15 JAPAN'S TOP INVENTIONS
The behind-the-scenes tales of hit products and creations from Japan: this is Japan's Top Inventions. This time, a stand used in neurosurgery that keeps the microscope in focus even when it moves!
05:30 Japanology Plus
Tatami: Comfortable and fragrant woven mats. Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
06:30 Japan Railway Journal
Railway companies have begun taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Japan to net-zero by 2050. See the next generation of hybrid trains and the efforts made to create a greener railway.
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
Fudo Myo-o has flames at his back and wears a wrathful expression. A monk cum Buddhist sculptor, who is enchanted by this protective guardian, finds ways to overcome in the time of the coronavirus.
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: Calligraphy Day
We visit a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing. Today the young students have come dressed in their finest, and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.
09:20 Time-lapse Japan
The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Lacquer.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 15th, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
09:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
10:30 Asia Insight
A veteran heart surgeon and his medical team tour rural Mongolia, carrying out free heart examinations and finding children in need of surgery.
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
Paszko launched a fake online cosmetic shop since the coronavirus pandemic began. Many women have faced abuse from partners during lockdown. They could secretly send SOS messages through a shop.
11:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc brings you an all-time favorite-salmon teriyaki. Maki cooks up a delicious apricot butter chicken bento. And on Bento Topics, Hiroshima's famous oysters packed in an auspicious bento box.
11:45 Zero Waste Life
At Li Rui's sewing school, students remake adult clothes into clothes for kids; things they no longer wear but can't bear to part with. Kind to home and environment, it's a place full of laughter.
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 Trailblazers
Kumihimo artisan Fukuda Ryuta respects the tradition of braided cords but has gained attention for exploring new materials and applications. How is he braiding together tradition and innovation?
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
Railway companies have begun taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Japan to net-zero by 2050. See the next generation of hybrid trains and the efforts made to create a greener railway.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 15th, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
Paszko launched a fake online cosmetic shop since the coronavirus pandemic began. Many women have faced abuse from partners during lockdown. They could secretly send SOS messages through a shop.
15:30 Asia Insight
A veteran heart surgeon and his medical team tour rural Mongolia, carrying out free heart examinations and finding children in need of surgery.
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 brings you an all-time favorite-salmon teriyaki. Maki cooks up a delicious apricot butter chicken bento. And on Bento Topics, Hiroshima's famous oysters packed in an auspicious bento box.
16:45 Zero Waste Life
At Li Rui's sewing school, students remake adult clothes into clothes for kids; things they no longer wear but can't bear to part with. Kind to home and environment, it's a place full of laughter.
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 Trailblazers
Kumihimo artisan Fukuda Ryuta respects the tradition of braided cords but has gained attention for exploring new materials and applications. How is he braiding together tradition and innovation?
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 15th, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
Saengduean Chailert, founder of Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand, has devoted her life to caring for Asian elephants that were wounded while made to work as performance animals or in logging.
19:30 Japan Railway Journal
Railway companies have begun taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Japan to net-zero by 2050. See the next generation of hybrid trains and the efforts made to create a greener railway.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
20:30 Asia Insight
A veteran heart surgeon and his medical team tour rural Mongolia, carrying out free heart examinations and finding children in need of surgery.
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
Paszko launched a fake online cosmetic shop since the coronavirus pandemic began. Many women have faced abuse from partners during lockdown. They could secretly send SOS messages through a shop.
21:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
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 brings you an all-time favorite-salmon teriyaki. Maki cooks up a delicious apricot butter chicken bento. And on Bento Topics, Hiroshima's famous oysters packed in an auspicious bento box.
22:45 Zero Waste Life
At Li Rui's sewing school, students remake adult clothes into clothes for kids; things they no longer wear but can't bear to part with. Kind to home and environment, it's a place full of laughter.
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 Trailblazers
Kumihimo artisan Fukuda Ryuta respects the tradition of braided cords but has gained attention for exploring new materials and applications. How is he braiding together tradition and innovation?
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 program focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies. We look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.
00:40 Five Frames for Love
Stylish & creative, but also living under societal pressure and changes, we document 5 Fs "Frames" that shape young people's lives today. Be inspired by the stories of this new-gen class.
00:55 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honored methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 NEWSLINE IN DEPTH
Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
01:30 Asia Insight
A veteran heart surgeon and his medical team tour rural Mongolia, carrying out free heart examinations and finding children in need of surgery.
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
Paszko launched a fake online cosmetic shop since the coronavirus pandemic began. Many women have faced abuse from partners during lockdown. They could secretly send SOS messages through a shop.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 16, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 brings you an all-time favorite-salmon teriyaki. Maki cooks up a delicious apricot butter chicken bento. And on Bento Topics, Hiroshima's famous oysters packed in an auspicious bento box.
03:45 Zero Waste Life
At Li Rui's sewing school, students remake adult clothes into clothes for kids; things they no longer wear but can't bear to part with. Kind to home and environment, it's a place full of laughter.
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
Saengduean Chailert, founder of Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand, has devoted her life to caring for Asian elephants that were wounded while made to work as performance animals or in logging.
04:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
05:00 Medical Frontiers
Premature menopause makes it virtually impossible for women to get pregnant with their own eggs. But a new treatment developed by a Japanese doctor and his team is helping to make that a reality.
05:30 Trailblazers
Kumihimo artisan Fukuda Ryuta respects the tradition of braided cords but has gained attention for exploring new materials and applications. How is he braiding together tradition and innovation?
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
06:30 Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
07:30 Asia Insight
A veteran heart surgeon and his medical team tour rural Mongolia, carrying out free heart examinations and finding children in need of surgery.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:18 NEWSLINE BIZ
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.
08:30 BENTO EXPO
Marc brings you an all-time favorite-salmon teriyaki. Maki cooks up a delicious apricot butter chicken bento. And on Bento Topics, Hiroshima's famous oysters packed in an auspicious bento box.
08:45 Zero Waste Life
At Li Rui's sewing school, students remake adult clothes into clothes for kids; things they no longer wear but can't bear to part with. Kind to home and environment, it's a place full of laughter.
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(1)
Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.
09:15 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honored methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.
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 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 16, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
09:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 WORLD TV Special program
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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 Gifts from a Parent's Deathbed
In Japan, many dying people live at home with middle-aged and older children who are cut off from society. Follow a doctor's two-year journey to help these families find comfort at the end of life.
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
Ryo-timo is a creator pursuing new animation methods by combining 2D art and 3DCG. He creates magical worlds that have both a hand-drawn and 3D feel.
12:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Visitors gaze up in wonder at the massive Jomonsugi, Japan's most famous tree. But is this 2,000-year-old cedar the country's largest? And what surprises lie in its tallest branches hidden from view?
12:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese CORN is amazingly sweet. We visit Hokkaido's large CORN fields to see how it is grown. We also discover a popular cornbread, unique French dishes that feature CORN and more.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
13:40 Five Frames for Love
Stylish & creative, but also living under societal pressure and changes, we document 5 Fs "Frames" that shape young people's lives today. Be inspired by the stories of this new-gen class.
13:55 Danko & Danta: Robot Danta
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 robot version of her friend Danta!
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 Four Seasons in Japan
Ringed by reeds, Fukushimagata Lagoon has nearly 60 islands of various sizes. In May, Oriental reed warblers arrive from Southeast Asia, their boisterous song signaling the start of a new life cycle.
14:20 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.
14:25 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 16, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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: radio controlled watches and encrusting machines.
15:40 BOSAI:Disaster Response Robots
When disaster strikes, it can be hard to find people trapped under rubble, while fire, volcanic eruption, or nuclear accidents may bar entry entirely. That's where disaster response robots can help.
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 "Today's Just Barely!"...
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 WORLD TV Special program
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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 Gifts from a Parent's Deathbed
In Japan, many dying people live at home with middle-aged and older children who are cut off from society. Follow a doctor's two-year journey to help these families find comfort at the end of life.
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 BOSAI:Disaster Response Robots
When disaster strikes, it can be hard to find people trapped under rubble, while fire, volcanic eruption, or nuclear accidents may bar entry entirely. That's where disaster response robots can help.
18:25 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 "Today's Just Barely!"...
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 16, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
18:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
Ryo-timo is a creator pursuing new animation methods by combining 2D art and 3DCG. He creates magical worlds that have both a hand-drawn and 3D feel.
19:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Visitors gaze up in wonder at the massive Jomonsugi, Japan's most famous tree. But is this 2,000-year-old cedar the country's largest? And what surprises lie in its tallest branches hidden from view?
19:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese CORN is amazingly sweet. We visit Hokkaido's large CORN fields to see how it is grown. We also discover a popular cornbread, unique French dishes that feature CORN and more.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
20:10 Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
20:40 Five Frames for Love
Stylish & creative, but also living under societal pressure and changes, we document 5 Fs "Frames" that shape young people's lives today. Be inspired by the stories of this new-gen class.
20:55 Danko & Danta: Robot Danta
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 robot version of her friend Danta!
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 A Century on Film
The 1920s are a time of unprecedented prosperity in the United States. Behind it are the Rockefellers and other families who have amassed vast business empires. The program shows home movies and more.
21:40 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.
21:55 Core Kyoto mini
Hanami, Kyoto's cherry viewing festivities in the spring. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
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 WORLD TV Special program
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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 Gifts from a Parent's Deathbed
In Japan, many dying people live at home with middle-aged and older children who are cut off from society. Follow a doctor's two-year journey to help these families find comfort at the end of life.
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: radio controlled watches and encrusting machines.
00:40 BOSAI:Disaster Response Robots
When disaster strikes, it can be hard to find people trapped under rubble, while fire, volcanic eruption, or nuclear accidents may bar entry entirely. That's where disaster response robots can help.
00:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Oishii Tokyo," which shows not only ingredients but also Japanes food culture. We show mochi rice cake, an indispensable part of Japanese New Year's celebrations.
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
The program showcases a miraculous overnight repair job done on an ageing elevated expressway along with the death-defying efforts of maintenance crews at Tokyo Tower.
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 Danko & Danta: Robot Danta
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 robot version of her friend Danta!
02:15 Four Seasons in Japan
Ringed by reeds, Fukushimagata Lagoon has nearly 60 islands of various sizes. In May, Oriental reed warblers arrive from Southeast Asia, their boisterous song signaling the start of a new life cycle.
02:25 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.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 17, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
Ryo-timo is a creator pursuing new animation methods by combining 2D art and 3DCG. He creates magical worlds that have both a hand-drawn and 3D feel.
03:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Visitors gaze up in wonder at the massive Jomonsugi, Japan's most famous tree. But is this 2,000-year-old cedar the country's largest? And what surprises lie in its tallest branches hidden from view?
03:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese CORN is amazingly sweet. We visit Hokkaido's large CORN fields to see how it is grown. We also discover a popular cornbread, unique French dishes that feature CORN and more.
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 WORLD TV Special program
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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 Gifts from a Parent's Deathbed
In Japan, many dying people live at home with middle-aged and older children who are cut off from society. Follow a doctor's two-year journey to help these families find comfort at the end of life.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 BIZ STREAM
This program focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies. We look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.
06:40 Five Frames for Love
Stylish & creative, but also living under societal pressure and changes, we document 5 Fs "Frames" that shape young people's lives today. Be inspired by the stories of this new-gen class.
06:55 Danko & Danta: Robot Danta
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 robot version of her friend Danta!
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
Ryo-timo is a creator pursuing new animation methods by combining 2D art and 3DCG. He creates magical worlds that have both a hand-drawn and 3D feel.
07:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
Visitors gaze up in wonder at the massive Jomonsugi, Japan's most famous tree. But is this 2,000-year-old cedar the country's largest? And what surprises lie in its tallest branches hidden from view?
07:50 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Japanese CORN is amazingly sweet. We visit Hokkaido's large CORN fields to see how it is grown. We also discover a popular cornbread, unique French dishes that feature CORN and more.
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
The program showcases a miraculous overnight repair job done on an ageing elevated expressway along with the death-defying efforts of maintenance crews at Tokyo Tower.
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 Four Seasons in Japan
Ringed by reeds, Fukushimagata Lagoon has nearly 60 islands of various sizes. In May, Oriental reed warblers arrive from Southeast Asia, their boisterous song signaling the start of a new life cycle.
09:20 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.
09:25 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE(2)
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently.
09:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 17, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
09:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 #5
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.5
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
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
11:57 Easy Japanese
#3 I'm from Vietnam. / Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by "kara kimashita".
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
Photographer Asada Masashi is famous for his unique family photos and receives requests from all over Japan. The subject of a hit movie, he talks about the possibilities presented by family photos.
12:40 no art,no life plus
Outsider artists like Tsukiuchi Yuki 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
Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
12:55 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Trails to Oishii Tokyo," which shows not only ingredients but also Japanes food culture. We show mochi rice cake, an indispensable part of Japanese New Year's celebrations.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:10 BIZ STREAM
This program focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies. We look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.
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 2-1.
13:50 Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honored methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.
13:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
At the foot of the sacred Mt. Fuji, have breakfast with dairy farm kitties, fish with hungry kitties at a port, and dance at a unique summer festival held by a temple dedicated to cats.
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 mini
The modern history of Penang in Malaysia began in the late 18th century when the British established it as an important Asian base of operations. It's a melting pot of cultures from the East and West.
14:25 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.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 17, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
14:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
The program showcases a miraculous overnight repair job done on an ageing elevated expressway along with the death-defying efforts of maintenance crews at Tokyo Tower.
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 #5 (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.5
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
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
17:57 Easy Japanese
#3 I'm from Vietnam. / Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by "kara kimashita".
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 GRAND SUMO LIVE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO September Tournament Day 8 action live from Tokyo, as top wrestlers have their 8th bouts of the 15-day contest.
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
Photographer Asada Masashi is famous for his unique family photos and receives requests from all over Japan. The subject of a hit movie, he talks about the possibilities presented by family photos.
19:40 no art,no life plus
Outsider artists like Tsukiuchi Yuki 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
Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
19:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
At the foot of the sacred Mt. Fuji, have breakfast with dairy farm kitties, fish with hungry kitties at a port, and dance at a unique summer festival held by a temple dedicated to cats.
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
The program showcases a miraculous overnight repair job done on an ageing elevated expressway along with the death-defying efforts of maintenance crews at Tokyo Tower.
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 #5
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.5
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
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
23:57 Easy Japanese
#3 I'm from Vietnam. / Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by "kara kimashita".
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 SONGS OF TOKYO-CHAI Road to Grammy
On the show, we share interviews with the audience from their New York show. Hosts and fans of CHAI strategize on how the group can get closer to their dream of winning a Grammy.
01:40 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 "Today's Just Barely!"...
01:45 Easy Japanese for Work
Today: making small talk with a client. Raphael Marso, from Germany, works at a company that makes manufacturing equipment. He takes on a roleplay challenge to help improve his Japanese skills.
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 Somewhere Street mini
The modern history of Penang in Malaysia began in the late 18th century when the British established it as an important Asian base of operations. It's a melting pot of cultures from the East and West.
02:25 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.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 18, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
02:57 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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 Face to Face
Photographer Asada Masashi is famous for his unique family photos and receives requests from all over Japan. The subject of a hit movie, he talks about the possibilities presented by family photos.
03:40 no art,no life plus
Outsider artists like Tsukiuchi Yuki are gaining recognition around the world. Although he creates mainly for himself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.
03:50 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!
03:55 A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
At the foot of the sacred Mt. Fuji, have breakfast with dairy farm kitties, fish with hungry kitties at a port, and dance at a unique summer festival held by a temple dedicated to cats.
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 TEEN REGIME #5 (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.5
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 Hometown Stories
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
05:57 Easy Japanese
#3 I'm from Vietnam. / Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by "kara kimashita".
