01:00 AM - 01:15 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 AM - 01:30 AM
Direct Talk
The majority of Niger in Africa is occupied by the Sahara - desertification is a major problem. Oyama Shuichi introduces his method of increasing vegetation using household waste.
01:30 AM - 01:57 AM
Where We Call Home
We meet Pole Izabela Ishikawa - who works to find and return the remains of those who died during World War II in Okinawa - and Hongkonger Wan Sze Ho, an instructor at a driving school in Kumamoto.
01:57 AM - 02:00 AM
Easy Travel Japanese
#3 Doko desu ka? (Where is it?) / When travelling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? Four episodes provide simple expressions that you can put to use as soon as you land.
02:00 AM - 02:10 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 AM - 02:15 AM
Kaizoku
The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Seto Inland Sea.
02:15 AM - 02:30 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Phase Free is a disaster preparedness concept that does not distinguish between everyday life and emergency situations - we also see how everyday items can be used in times of disaster.
02:30 AM - 02:45 AM
Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.
02:45 AM - 02:55 AM
Culture Crossroads
Ren from Vietnam started a guesthouse in Nagano Prefecture - her belief is that a welcoming environment leads to a friendlier community. We take a look at interactions between Ren and the townspeople.
02:55 AM - 03:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
NHK World Premium, a service aimed at people outside of Japan, broadcasts programmes and news in Japanese - we explain how to use it and introduce features like online streaming.
03:00 AM - 03:10 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 AM - 03:23 AM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Advances in renewable energy are reducing fuel consumptions in shipping and other industries - our report features a massive lightweight hard sail for ships and an ultracompact hydropower generator.
03:23 AM - 03:30 AM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 156 Japanese are transgender - in a society still lacking in understanding, we talk to transgender people about work, marriage and leisure as they try to live their normal daily lives.
03:30 AM - 04:00 AM
Seasoning the Seasons
This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
04:00 AM - 04:10 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:10 AM - 04:20 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai: three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance.
04:20 AM - 04:30 AM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies - known for their clear silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.
04:30 AM - 05:00 AM
Darwin's Amazing Animals
The Oriental Stork is making a comeback; experts have reintroduced it to Japan and expanded its breeding range. This episode examines what it takes to bring a species back from extinction.
05:00 AM - 05:10 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
05:10 AM - 05:23 AM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Advances in renewable energy are reducing fuel consumptions in shipping and other industries - our report features a massive lightweight hard sail for ships and an ultracompact hydropower generator.
05:23 AM - 05:30 AM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a sword made by Kuniyuki that is imbued with the power of the deity Fudo-myo-o.
05:30 AM - 05:57 AM
Hometown Stories
A shrine in Nagasaki City and its legendary camphor tree survived the atomic bomb, but its beloved annual festival is in danger of extinction - how can the local community keep its traditions alive?
05:57 AM - 06:00 AM
Easy Japanese
#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by 'tsumori desu'; 'watasu' (to give) becomes 'watasu tsumori desu'.
06:00 AM - 06:10 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 AM - 06:25 AM
Cinematic Journey
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
06:25 AM - 06:30 AM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: this is the story of a people who overcame disaster with their favourite bowl of ramen.
06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
Where We Call Home
We meet Pole Izabela Ishikawa - who works to find and return the remains of those who died during World War II in Okinawa - and Hongkonger Wan Sze Ho, an instructor at a driving school in Kumamoto.
07:00 AM - 07:10 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 AM - 07:23 AM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Advances in renewable energy are reducing fuel consumptions in shipping and other industries - our report features a massive lightweight hard sail for ships and an ultracompact hydropower generator.
07:23 AM - 07:30 AM
Passing the Torch of Peace
A US rapper who discovers the legacy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is moved to meet hibakusha and join anti-nuclear groups - he sees parallels between their discrimination and that of African-Americans.
07:30 AM - 07:45 AM
Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.
07:45 AM - 07:55 AM
Culture Crossroads
Ren from Vietnam started a guesthouse in Nagano Prefecture - her belief is that a welcoming environment leads to a friendlier community. We take a look at interactions between Ren and the townspeople.
07:55 AM - 08:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
NHK World Premium, a service aimed at people outside of Japan, broadcasts programmes and news in Japanese - we explain how to use it and introduce features like online streaming.
08:00 AM - 08:10 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 AM - 08:25 AM
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
Shirakami-Sanchi (the Shirakami Mountain Range) is home to one of the world's largest beech forests - its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife and a group of hunter-gatherers.
08:25 AM - 08:30 AM
Hit the Road 5min.
Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine; along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Seasoning the Seasons
This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 AM - 09:30 AM
My Street Piano
On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan's original street piano, one which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Hometown Stories
A shrine in Nagasaki City and its legendary camphor tree survived the atomic bomb, but its beloved annual festival is in danger of extinction - how can the local community keep its traditions alive?
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai: three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance.
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies - known for their clear silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Darwin's Amazing Animals
The Oriental Stork is making a comeback; experts have reintroduced it to Japan and expanded its breeding range. This episode examines what it takes to bring a species back from extinction.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Cinematic Journey
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where We Call Home
We meet Pole Izabela Ishikawa - who works to find and return the remains of those who died during World War II in Okinawa - and Hongkonger Wan Sze Ho, an instructor at a driving school in Kumamoto.
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 PM - 12:28 PM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Advances in renewable energy are reducing fuel consumptions in shipping and other industries - our report features a massive lightweight hard sail for ships and an ultracompact hydropower generator.
12:28 PM - 12:43 PM
Direct Talk
Yamamoto Yasuo's family has made soy sauce in wooden barrels for over 150 years - this traditional method is close to dying out, but Yamamoto intends to keep it alive for future generations.
12:43 PM - 12:55 PM
Herbal Symphony
Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.
01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
Shirakami-Sanchi (the Shirakami Mountain Range) is home to one of the world's largest beech forests - its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife and a group of hunter-gatherers.
01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.
01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Culture Crossroads
Ren from Vietnam started a guesthouse in Nagano Prefecture - her belief is that a welcoming environment leads to a friendlier community. We take a look at interactions between Ren and the townspeople.
02:00 PM - 02:10 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
02:10 PM - 02:30 PM
My Street Piano
On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan's original street piano, one which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Seasoning the Seasons
This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
03:00 PM - 03:10 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 PM - 03:20 PM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai: three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance.
03:20 PM - 03:30 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies - known for their clear silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Medical Frontiers
Glaucoma, which can lead to blindness, often shows no symptoms in the early stages - we feature the latest efforts to restore the optic nerve, including new surgical techniques and gene therapy.
04:00 PM - 04:10 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:10 PM - 04:25 PM
Cinematic Journey
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
04:25 PM - 04:30 PM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: this is the story of a people who overcame disaster with their favourite bowl of ramen.
04:30 PM - 04:57 PM
Where We Call Home
We meet Pole Izabela Ishikawa - who works to find and return the remains of those who died during World War II in Okinawa - and Hongkonger Wan Sze Ho, an instructor at a driving school in Kumamoto.
04:57 PM - 05:00 PM
Easy Travel Japanese
#3 Doko desu ka? (Where is it?) / When travelling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? Four episodes provide simple expressions that you can put to use as soon as you land.
05:00 PM - 05:10 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
05:10 PM - 05:25 PM
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
Shirakami-Sanchi (the Shirakami Mountain Range) is home to one of the world's largest beech forests - its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife and a group of hunter-gatherers.
05:25 PM - 05:30 PM
Hit the Road 5min.
Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine; along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!
05:30 PM - 05:57 PM
Hometown Stories
A shrine in Nagasaki City and its legendary camphor tree survived the atomic bomb, but its beloved annual festival is in danger of extinction - how can the local community keep its traditions alive?
05:57 PM - 06:00 PM
Easy Japanese
#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by 'tsumori desu'; 'watasu' (to give) becomes 'watasu tsumori desu'.
06:00 PM - 06:10 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 PM - 06:30 PM
My Street Piano
On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan's original street piano, one which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.
06:30 PM - 06:45 PM
Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.
06:45 PM - 06:55 PM
Culture Crossroads
Ren from Vietnam started a guesthouse in Nagano Prefecture - her belief is that a welcoming environment leads to a friendlier community. We take a look at interactions between Ren and the townspeople.
06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
NHK World Premium, a service aimed at people outside of Japan, broadcasts programmes and news in Japanese - we explain how to use it and introduce features like online streaming.
07:00 PM - 07:10 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 PM - 07:23 PM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Advances in renewable energy are reducing fuel consumptions in shipping and other industries - our report features a massive lightweight hard sail for ships and an ultracompact hydropower generator.
07:23 PM - 07:28 PM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 156 Japanese are transgender - in a society still lacking in understanding, we talk to transgender people about work, marriage and leisure as they try to live their normal daily lives.
07:28 PM - 07:43 PM
Direct Talk
Yamamoto Yasuo's family has made soy sauce in wooden barrels for over 150 years - this traditional method is close to dying out, but Yamamoto intends to keep it alive for future generations.
07:43 PM - 07:55 PM
Herbal Symphony
Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.
07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.
On air
08:00 PM - 08:55 PM
Dance from the Darkness
53 minutes leftThe National Ballet of Ukraine performed a premiere firstly themed on 'war' - this is about the behind-the-scenes struggles faced by a choreographer active in Russia and a dancer bearing darkness.
08:55 PM - 09:00 PM
Carving the Spirit of Fishermen
Hokkaido / Takeya Takayuki (Model Maker): Fishing boats in the herring industry that thrived here until the 1950s featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Hokkaido native Takeya.
09:00 PM - 09:15 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:15 PM - 09:30 PM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai: three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum. They compete to give the most powerful synchronized performance.
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Medical Frontiers
Glaucoma, which can lead to blindness, often shows no symptoms in the early stages - we feature the latest efforts to restore the optic nerve, including new surgical techniques and gene therapy.
10:00 PM - 10:15 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:15 PM - 10:30 PM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Advances in renewable energy are reducing fuel consumptions in shipping and other industries - our report features a massive lightweight hard sail for ships and an ultracompact hydropower generator.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Where We Call Home
We meet Pole Izabela Ishikawa - who works to find and return the remains of those who died during World War II in Okinawa - and Hongkonger Wan Sze Ho, an instructor at a driving school in Kumamoto.
11:00 PM - 11:15 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:15 PM - 11:25 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies - known for their clear silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.
11:25 PM - 11:30 PM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a sword made by Kuniyuki that is imbued with the power of the deity Fudo-myo-o.
11:30 PM - 11:45 PM
Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.
11:45 PM - 11:55 PM
Culture Crossroads
Ren from Vietnam started a guesthouse in Nagano Prefecture - her belief is that a welcoming environment leads to a friendlier community. We take a look at interactions between Ren and the townspeople.
11:55 PM - 12:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
NHK World Premium, a service aimed at people outside of Japan, broadcasts programmes and news in Japanese - we explain how to use it and introduce features like online streaming.
12:00 AM - 12:15 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:15 AM - 12:30 AM
Cinematic Journey
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Hometown Stories
A shrine in Nagasaki City and its legendary camphor tree survived the atomic bomb, but its beloved annual festival is in danger of extinction - how can the local community keep its traditions alive?