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 - 01:25 AM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei and kokuu. The temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialties, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves.
01:25 AM - 01:30 AM
The Masterpieces of Tsutaju
This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.
01:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Dive in Tokyo
Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan - we visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets.
02:00 AM - 02:15 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.
02:15 AM - 02:25 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.
02:25 AM - 02:30 AM
Nun's Cookbook
The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make a simple autumn treat that's both beautiful to look at and tasty to eat - just boil edible chrysanthemums and serve with sweet vinegar.
02:30 AM - 02:45 AM
Direct Talk
Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.
02:45 AM - 03:00 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: lotion tissues.
03:00 AM - 03:30 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.
03:30 AM - 04:00 AM
Frontrunners
We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.
04:00 AM - 04:30 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.
04:30 AM - 05:00 AM
Science View
Prof. Jun Takahashi succeeded Nobel laureate Prof. Shinya Yamanaka as director of Kyoto University's CiRA. Find out the goals under the new leadership as we look at the latest research on iPS cells.
05:00 AM - 05:30 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.
05:30 AM - 06:00 AM
Kabuki Kool
Ishikawa Goemon is a legendary thief from the late 16th century who appears in several kabuki plays - actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores what makes this figure so popular.
06:00 AM - 06:30 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.
06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
Dive in Tokyo
Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan - we visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets.
On air
07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
Newsline Asia 24
17 minutes leftThis daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
07:30 AM - 07:45 AM
Direct Talk
Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.
07:45 AM - 08:00 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: lotion tissues.
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Newsline Asia 24
This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Frontrunners
We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.
09:00 AM - 09:30 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.
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Kabuki Kool
Ishikawa Goemon is a legendary thief from the late 16th century who appears in several kabuki plays - actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores what makes this figure so popular.
10:00 AM - 10:30 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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Science View
Prof. Jun Takahashi succeeded Nobel laureate Prof. Shinya Yamanaka as director of Kyoto University's CiRA. Find out the goals under the new leadership as we look at the latest research on iPS cells.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
NHK News 7
An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dive in Tokyo
Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan - we visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets.
12:00 PM - 12:28 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.
12:28 PM - 12:43 PM
Direct Talk
Noda Hideki received the Distinguished Artist Award from the International Society for the Performing Arts in 2023 - in this two-part interview, he talks about theatre that transcends boundaries.
12:43 PM - 12:48 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.
12:48 PM - 12:55 PM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Yasutsuna (Onikirimaru), a blade that was used to defeat a terrible demon.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Fashion Night: Fireworks lit up the skies practically every summer's night for a time during the Edo period; it was a chance for women to dress up, let loose, and grab the attention of male suitors.
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.
01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Direct Talk
Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.
01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: lotion tissues.
02:00 PM - 02:30 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.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Frontrunners
We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.
03:00 PM - 03:30 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.
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Koya-tofu is a freeze-dried food made from tofu - it absorbs flavours like a sponge, making it ideal for a huge variety of dishes. We dive deep into this protein-packed superfood.
04:00 PM - 04:30 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.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Dive in Tokyo
Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan - we visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets.
05:00 PM - 05:30 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.
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Kabuki Kool
Ishikawa Goemon is a legendary thief from the late 16th century who appears in several kabuki plays - actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores what makes this figure so popular.
06:00 PM - 06:30 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.
06:30 PM - 06:45 PM
Direct Talk
Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.
06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: lotion tissues.
07:00 PM - 07:28 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.
07:28 PM - 07:43 PM
Direct Talk
Noda Hideki received the Distinguished Artist Award from the International Society for the Performing Arts in 2023 - in this two-part interview, he talks about theatre that transcends boundaries.
07:43 PM - 07:48 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.
07:48 PM - 07:55 PM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Yasutsuna (Onikirimaru), a blade that was used to defeat a terrible demon.
07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Fashion Night: Fireworks lit up the skies practically every summer's night for a time during the Edo period; it was a chance for women to dress up, let loose, and grab the attention of male suitors.
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Science View
Prof. Jun Takahashi succeeded Nobel laureate Prof. Shinya Yamanaka as director of Kyoto University's CiRA. Find out the goals under the new leadership as we look at the latest research on iPS cells.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Frontrunners
We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.
09:00 PM - 09:30 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.
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Koya-tofu is a freeze-dried food made from tofu - it absorbs flavours like a sponge, making it ideal for a huge variety of dishes. We dive deep into this protein-packed superfood.
10:00 PM - 10:30 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.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Dive in Tokyo
Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan - we visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets.
11:00 PM - 11:30 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.
11:30 PM - 11:45 PM
Direct Talk
Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.
11:45 PM - 12:00 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: lotion tissues.
12:00 AM - 12:30 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.
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Kabuki Kool
Ishikawa Goemon is a legendary thief from the late 16th century who appears in several kabuki plays - actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores what makes this figure so popular.