01:00 AM - 01:10 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.
01:10 AM - 01:15 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.
01:15 AM - 01:25 AM
Impacts: Climates Change the World
Reductions in Arctic sea ice caused by global warming have ironically led to record-breaking Northern Hemisphere snowfalls and frequent winter storms - what mechanism is at work?
01:25 AM - 01:30 AM
Design Museum Japan
Hokkaido / Takeya Takayuki (model maker) Fishing boats in the herring industry-which thrived here until the 1950s-featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Takeya, a Hokkaido native.
01:30 AM - 01:55 AM
The Factory Wonders
We visit a factory making straw hats. Find out how new ideas about design and quality transformed a producer of cheap farmers' hats into an international-award-winning brand of fashionable headwear.
01:55 AM - 02:00 AM
Time-Lapse Japan
Hagi, a World Heritage site of ten described as an 'open-air museum,' is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, in time-lapse.
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
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.
02:15 AM - 02:30 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Be earthquake-ready and learn survival tips for quakes and when you're trapped under rubble - you'll want to watch this before your next trip to Japan!
02:30 AM - 02:40 AM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to kaku ('to write'). Explore the unique culture behind them.
02:40 AM - 02:45 AM
Easy Japanese
#28 May I take photos here? / When seeking permission to do something, change the end of a verb to 'te' (for example, 'toru' [take] becomes 'totte'), then add 'mo ii desu ka'.
02:45 AM - 02:55 AM
Culture Crossroads
Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way that energises people who provide services - we introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture.
02:55 AM - 03:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
In March, NHK World-Japan launched a new online hub for Bosai-preparing for disaster. It has pages, apps and guides, in multiple languages. We also see programmes about June's theme: Mount Fuji.
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
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 - 04:30 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 - 04:55 AM
Darwin's Amazing Animals
We all crave attention, but one bird goes the extra mile to rise above the flock. Come to Suriname - South America's smallest country - to catch the main attraction: the Guianan cock-of-the-rock!
04:55 AM - 05:00 AM
Time-Lapse Journey
Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan - see the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.
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 - 05:57 AM
Hometown Stories
Bookstores are closing across Japan but a shop owner in a small town in Hiroshima Prefecture is trying to beat the odds. He listens to the community for ideas on how to keep his store open.
05:57 AM - 06:00 AM
Satoyama Kitchen
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.
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 - 06:55 AM
The Factory Wonders
We visit a factory making straw hats. Find out how new ideas about design and quality transformed a producer of cheap farmers' hats into an international-award-winning brand of fashionable headwear.
06:55 AM - 07:00 AM
Time-Lapse Japan
Hagi, a World Heritage site of ten described as an 'open-air museum,' is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, in time-lapse.
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.
07:30 AM - 07:40 AM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to kaku ('to write'). Explore the unique culture behind them.
07:40 AM - 07:45 AM
Easy Japanese
#28 May I take photos here? / When seeking permission to do something, change the end of a verb to 'te' (for example, 'toru' [take] becomes 'totte'), then add 'mo ii desu ka'.
07:45 AM - 07:55 AM
Culture Crossroads
Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way that energises people who provide services - we introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture.
07:55 AM - 08:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
In March, NHK World-Japan launched a new online hub for Bosai-preparing for disaster. It has pages, apps and guides, in multiple languages. We also see programmes about June's theme: Mount Fuji.
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
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 - 09:30 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 - 09:57 AM
Hometown Stories
Bookstores are closing across Japan but a shop owner in a small town in Hiroshima Prefecture is trying to beat the odds. He listens to the community for ideas on how to keep his store open.
09:57 AM - 10:00 AM
Satoyama Kitchen
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.
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
Journeys in Japan
Actor BT travels to Tokunoshima, a semi-tropical island south of Kyushu, to explore its culture of sumo - which even extends to bull fighting - its delicacies like goat sashimi, and its dynamic nature
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 - 11:55 AM
The Factory Wonders
We visit a factory making straw hats. Find out how new ideas about design and quality transformed a producer of cheap farmers' hats into an international-award-winning brand of fashionable headwear.
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM
Time-Lapse Japan
Hagi, a World Heritage site of ten described as an 'open-air museum,' is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, in time-lapse.
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
In 2025, Yasuda Kan won the Isamu Noguchi Award, given to artists who embody a spirit of innovation, global consciousness, and commitment to cultural exchange. He talks about the power of sculpture.
12:43 PM - 12:55 PM
Culture Crossroads
Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way that energises people who provide services - we introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
In March, NHK World-Japan launched a new online hub for Bosai-preparing for disaster. It has pages, apps and guides, in multiple languages. We also see programmes about June's theme: Mount Fuji.
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
Dive in Tokyo
Kasai is a bay side town in eastern Tokyo bounded by two large rivers. Join us as we trace its history as a hub of water transport, go river fishing, and get to know the local Indian community.
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
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 - 03:30 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
Medical Frontiers
Melanoma can develop in places other than the skin. In Japan, researchers are fighting this aggressive cancer with not only the latest immunotherapy but also a new virus therapy.
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 - 04:55 PM
The Factory Wonders
We visit a factory making straw hats. Find out how new ideas about design and quality transformed a producer of cheap farmers' hats into an international-award-winning brand of fashionable headwear.
04:55 PM - 05:00 PM
Time-Lapse Japan
Hagi, a World Heritage site of ten described as an 'open-air museum,' is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, in time-lapse.
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 - 05:57 PM
Hometown Stories
Bookstores are closing across Japan but a shop owner in a small town in Hiroshima Prefecture is trying to beat the odds. He listens to the community for ideas on how to keep his store open.
05:57 PM - 06:00 PM
Satoyama Kitchen
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.
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 - 06:40 PM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to kaku ('to write'). Explore the unique culture behind them.
06:40 PM - 06:45 PM
Easy Japanese
#28 May I take photos here? / When seeking permission to do something, change the end of a verb to 'te' (for example, 'toru' [take] becomes 'totte'), then add 'mo ii desu ka'.
06:45 PM - 06:55 PM
Culture Crossroads
Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way that energises people who provide services - we introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture.
06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
In March, NHK World-Japan launched a new online hub for Bosai-preparing for disaster. It has pages, apps and guides, in multiple languages. We also see programmes about June's theme: Mount Fuji.
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
In 2025, Yasuda Kan won the Isamu Noguchi Award, given to artists who embody a spirit of innovation, global consciousness, and commitment to cultural exchange. He talks about the power of sculpture.
07:43 PM - 07:48 PM
On the Wings 5min.
Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.
07:48 PM - 07:55 PM
National Parks of Japan
Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends.
07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Folding Fans: We visit a store selling folding fans where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind - the accessories were popular because the shape of an open fan suggested prosperity.
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Today's Close-Up
As Japan's population of foreign nationals grows, eateries offering authentic cuisine are also on the rise. We look at the growing need for better co-existence as seen from a multicultural Tokyo town.
08:30 PM - 09:00 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.
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
Medical Frontiers
Melanoma can develop in places other than the skin. In Japan, researchers are fighting this aggressive cancer with not only the latest immunotherapy but also a new virus therapy.
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 - 10:45 PM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Be earthquake-ready and learn survival tips for quakes and when you're trapped under rubble - you'll want to watch this before your next trip to Japan!
10:45 PM - 10:55 PM
Impacts: Climates Change the World
Reductions in Arctic sea ice caused by global warming have ironically led to record-breaking Northern Hemisphere snowfalls and frequent winter storms - what mechanism is at work?
10:55 PM - 11:00 PM
Time-Lapse Japan
Oku-Izumo is home to an ancient technique for making the steel used in Japanese swords. We meet a blacksmith who has inherited the tradition, and enjoy local scenery presented in time-lapse images.
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 - 11:40 PM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to kaku ('to write'). Explore the unique culture behind them.
11:40 PM - 11:45 PM
Easy Japanese
#28 May I take photos here? / When seeking permission to do something, change the end of a verb to 'te' (for example, 'toru' [take] becomes 'totte'), then add 'mo ii desu ka'.
11:45 PM - 11:55 PM
Culture Crossroads
Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way that energises people who provide services - we introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture.
11:55 PM - 12:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
In March, NHK World-Japan launched a new online hub for Bosai-preparing for disaster. It has pages, apps and guides, in multiple languages. We also see programmes about June's theme: Mount Fuji.
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12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
NHK Newsline
10 minutes leftNHK 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 - 12:57 AM
Hometown Stories
Bookstores are closing across Japan but a shop owner in a small town in Hiroshima Prefecture is trying to beat the odds. He listens to the community for ideas on how to keep his store open.
12:57 AM - 01:00 AM
Satoyama Kitchen
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.