12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Lunch On!
We meet a 10-year-old boy and his father who have been living together since his parents' divorce - the boy has been cooking since he was four and now makes bento every day for his father.
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
Recently the number of men in South Korea taking paternity leave has doubled, but upon returning to work, many face harassment or interference, prompting the need to reconsider parenting roles.
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
Evolving Dysphagia Diets
Many elderly Japanese have difficulty chewing or swallowing and must follow soft and nutritional 'dysphagia diets' - Kawabata Eri teaches caregivers how to make appetising dysphagia-friendly dishes.
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
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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
Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of unique railways and popular tourist trains. See the different initiatives JR and Iwate Prefecture are taking to increase railway tourism.
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
Recently the number of men in South Korea taking paternity leave has doubled, but upon returning to work, many face harassment or interference, prompting the need to reconsider parenting roles.
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 - 08:00 AM
Evolving Dysphagia Diets
Many elderly Japanese have difficulty chewing or swallowing and must follow soft and nutritional 'dysphagia diets' - Kawabata Eri teaches caregivers how to make appetising dysphagia-friendly dishes.
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
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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
A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula - we drive the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.
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
Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of unique railways and popular tourist trains. See the different initiatives JR and Iwate Prefecture are taking to increase railway tourism.
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
Recently the number of men in South Korea taking paternity leave has doubled, but upon returning to work, many face harassment or interference, prompting the need to reconsider parenting roles.
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
Nagamine Takashi has been working to protect the Okinawa rail, a bird species native to the Yambaru area of Okinawa, for over 20 years - he talks about the importance of saving animals for the future.
12:43 PM - 12:55 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Our focus this time is wasabi. Visit a culturally significant paddy field, try a unique grater that offers stronger pungency, and learn more about the cultivation history of Japan's fiery root.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Empowering Kids Through Song
A Brazilian woman living in Japan tries to promote a music video that she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.
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
Evolving Dysphagia Diets
Many elderly Japanese have difficulty chewing or swallowing and must follow soft and nutritional 'dysphagia diets' - Kawabata Eri teaches caregivers how to make appetising dysphagia-friendly dishes.
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
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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: Design Hunting in Hiroshima. Explore the ravages of war and a call for peace at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum - join a hunt for new designs born from traditional regional crafts.
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
Recently the number of men in South Korea taking paternity leave has doubled, but upon returning to work, many face harassment or interference, prompting the need to reconsider parenting roles.
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
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.
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
Evolving Dysphagia Diets
Many elderly Japanese have difficulty chewing or swallowing and must follow soft and nutritional 'dysphagia diets' - Kawabata Eri teaches caregivers how to make appetising dysphagia-friendly dishes.
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
Nagamine Takashi has been working to protect the Okinawa rail, a bird species native to the Yambaru area of Okinawa, for over 20 years - he talks about the importance of saving animals for the future.
07:43 PM - 07:55 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Our focus this time is wasabi. Visit a culturally significant paddy field, try a unique grater that offers stronger pungency, and learn more about the cultivation history of Japan's fiery root.
07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Medical Frontiers
A Japanese hospital has succeeded in having chronic spinal cord injury patients walk without crutches in daily life by using two types of robotic devices in rehabilitation.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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: Design Hunting in Hiroshima. Explore the ravages of war and a call for peace at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum - join a hunt for new designs born from traditional regional crafts.
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
Recently the number of men in South Korea taking paternity leave has doubled, but upon returning to work, many face harassment or interference, prompting the need to reconsider parenting roles.
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
Evolving Dysphagia Diets
Many elderly Japanese have difficulty chewing or swallowing and must follow soft and nutritional 'dysphagia diets' - Kawabata Eri teaches caregivers how to make appetising dysphagia-friendly dishes.
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
Empowering Kids Through Song
A Brazilian woman living in Japan tries to promote a music video that she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.
12:15 AM - 12:30 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: lotion tissues.
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Japanology Plus
Japan's many vacant homes are being used as investments, hotel rooms, and opportunities for creative renovation - we discover ways to reimagine properties that were once regarded as almost worthless.