12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Backstage Japan
We visit a place where some of the world's most iconic monuments are replicated in miniature, and meet the artisans whose skills and dedication bring them vividly to life.
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
Grave Friends
In Machida in Tokyo, an NPO offers a burial site under cherry trees where people meet together while still alive, deepen ties, and engage in conversation about death while becoming 'grave friends'.
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
Asia Insight
Following 15 years of strict censorship under its former administration, Bangladeshi journalists are now seeking the truth and freedom of press in order to regain the trust of the people.
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
Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways with interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips, where to go, how to get there and more!
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
Grave Friends
In Machida in Tokyo, an NPO offers a burial site under cherry trees where people meet together while still alive, deepen ties, and engage in conversation about death while becoming 'grave friends'.
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
Asia Insight
Following 15 years of strict censorship under its former administration, Bangladeshi journalists are now seeking the truth and freedom of press in order to regain the trust of the people.
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
A roaring golden lion statue outside Shinjuku Station is a donation box for disaster relief and youth support - many walk past while others offer small kindnesses. Who donates over 72 hours, and why?
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
Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways with interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips, where to go, how to get there and more!
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
Grave Friends
In Machida in Tokyo, an NPO offers a burial site under cherry trees where people meet together while still alive, deepen ties, and engage in conversation about death while becoming 'grave friends'.
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
Otani Sho is the first Japanese professional to be named Nature Photographer of the Year by the prestigious International Photography Awards; he talks about capturing the beauty of tiny sea creatures.
12:43 PM - 12:55 PM
Impacts: Climates Change the World
The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Born in Japan and Called Gaijin
Imagine being called an outsider in the country where you were born - Chuk Besher knows what that's like and it made him ask questions about identity and diversity.
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
Asia Insight
Following 15 years of strict censorship under its former administration, Bangladeshi journalists are now seeking the truth and freedom of press in order to regain the trust of the people.
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: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world.
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
Grave Friends
In Machida in Tokyo, an NPO offers a burial site under cherry trees where people meet together while still alive, deepen ties, and engage in conversation about death while becoming 'grave friends'.
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
This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.
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
Asia Insight
Following 15 years of strict censorship under its former administration, Bangladeshi journalists are now seeking the truth and freedom of press in order to regain the trust of the people.
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
Otani Sho is the first Japanese professional to be named Nature Photographer of the Year by the prestigious International Photography Awards; he talks about capturing the beauty of tiny sea creatures.
07:43 PM - 07:55 PM
Impacts: Climates Change the World
The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.
07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
The Niwaka Costume Festival: In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron and a jester tries to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Medical Frontiers
GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.
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: A New Look at Shadows. Japanese have long found beauty in shadows, but new discoveries still astonish us in art and design. Discover how these designs can change how we see the world.
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
Grave Friends
In Machida in Tokyo, an NPO offers a burial site under cherry trees where people meet together while still alive, deepen ties, and engage in conversation about death while becoming 'grave friends'.
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
Asia Insight
Following 15 years of strict censorship under its former administration, Bangladeshi journalists are now seeking the truth and freedom of press in order to regain the trust of the people.
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
Born in Japan and Called Gaijin
Imagine being called an outsider in the country where you were born - Chuk Besher knows what that's like and it made him ask questions about identity and diversity.
12:15 AM - 12:30 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, cosmetic sponges.
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Japanology Plus
Johan Nordstrom, a film scholar from Sweden, specialises in early Japanese cinema - he tells us about movies from over a century ago and Japan's unique tradition of live narration for silent films.