01:00 AM - 01:30 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.
01:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Asia Insight
A school in Mae Sot in Thailand - located just across the border with Myanmar - shelters immigrant children of all ages and provides education to many who face the effects of poverty or the civil war.
02:00 AM - 02:30 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.
02:30 AM - 03:00 AM
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
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
Special Programme
A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.
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
Japan Railway Journal
JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed and boldly redesigned inside and out with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality - join us as we feature the new Yakumo.
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
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.
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
Asia Insight
A school in Mae Sot in Thailand - located just across the border with Myanmar - shelters immigrant children of all ages and provides education to many who face the effects of poverty or the civil war.
07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
Newsline Asia 24
This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
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07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Today's Close-Up
9 minutes leftDig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
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
Special Programme
A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.
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
Document 72 Hours
An amusement arcade near Tokyo has row after row of token-operated games - for three days we ask people about the appeal of games that offer no cash or prizes no matter how many tokens are won.
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
Japan Railway Journal
JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed and boldly redesigned inside and out with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality - join us as we feature the new Yakumo.
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
Asia Insight
A school in Mae Sot in Thailand - located just across the border with Myanmar - shelters immigrant children of all ages and provides education to many who face the effects of poverty or the civil war.
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
Inaba Mototaka is a doctor with the international NGO Peace Winds Japan and the leader of its airborne emergency response team ARROWS - he talks about providing medical care in disaster areas.
12:43 PM - 12:48 PM
Hit the Road
To truly enjoy Gunma, travel by car is key. We start from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and make our way to Kusatsu hot springs, with world Heritage sites and local food along the way.
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, two towering reputations are brought together in one truly special blade: Kaishu Kotetsu.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Chatroom Japan
A spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.
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 - 02:00 PM
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
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
Special Programme
A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.
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
Design X Stories
Today's theme: Shifting Perspectives. A growing trend offers new perspectives to spark new discoveries and realisations - discover a host of designs that remind us that shifting perspectives matters.
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
Asia Insight
A school in Mae Sot in Thailand - located just across the border with Myanmar - shelters immigrant children of all ages and provides education to many who face the effects of poverty or the civil war.
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
Frontrunners
Ashikari Seiya explores the potential of crickets as a nutritious solution to the global food crisis - he works with farmers in Cambodia to establish green and sustainable production methods.
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 - 07:00 PM
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
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
Inaba Mototaka is a doctor with the international NGO Peace Winds Japan and the leader of its airborne emergency response team ARROWS - he talks about providing medical care in disaster areas.
07:43 PM - 07:48 PM
Hit the Road
To truly enjoy Gunma, travel by car is key. We start from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and make our way to Kusatsu hot springs, with world Heritage sites and local food along the way.
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, two towering reputations are brought together in one truly special blade: Kaishu Kotetsu.
07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Late Summer Fun: Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started...
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Medical Frontiers
Made mainly from antibodies, biologic drugs have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis - we explore their mechanisms and potential.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Special Programme
A wide range of topics featuring Japanese culture and society are introduced.
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
Design X Stories
Today's theme: Shifting Perspectives. A growing trend offers new perspectives to spark new discoveries and realisations - discover a host of designs that remind us that shifting perspectives matters.
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
Asia Insight
A school in Mae Sot in Thailand - located just across the border with Myanmar - shelters immigrant children of all ages and provides education to many who face the effects of poverty or the civil war.
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 - 12:00 AM
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
12:00 AM - 12:10 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.
12:10 AM - 12:15 AM
Chatroom Japan
A spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.
12:15 AM - 12:30 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: smokeless grills.
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Japanology Plus
Scholar Minakata Kumagusu made contributions to biology, folklore, and other fields. He laid the foundation for environmental conservation in Japan. We explore the environments that inspired his work.