11:10 PM - 12:00 AM
Somewhere Street
Dumaguete, 'the City of Gentle People', is on Negros Island in the tropical Philippines - it's a town of calm and kind-hearted people, with several universities that add youthful intellectual energy.
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
Taekwondo Inspires Changes in Kids
A Brazilian couple who moved to Shiga Prefecture in Japan teach taekwondo to children - their efforts are helping kids develop more than just athletically.
12:15 AM - 12:25 AM
Impacts: Climates Change the World
Australia's 'worst-ever' wildfires in 2019 had a devastating impact on endangered species including koalas - we examine the cause of these fires and explore ways to minimise future catastrophes.
12:25 AM - 12:30 AM
Clothes That Transcend Time
Akita / Koike Kazuko (Creative Director): The Nishimonai Bon Odori Festival has been held for over 700 years - Koike finds timeless beauty in its costumes remade using beloved family kimonos.
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Where We Call Home
We meet two men in Shimane - Korean Sanghyun uses local rice in Unnan City to brew makgeolli as it's done in his homeland, and Nepalese Nandeshwar tends the front desk of an inn in Tamatsukuri Onsen.
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
Kaizoku
The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Seto Inland Sea.
01:15 AM - 01:30 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
We look at how Sendai has transformed into a disaster-resilient city with its 'multiple defences', countermeasures taken in its coastal area to minimise damage from a tsunami.
01:30 AM - 01:40 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 eyes. Explore the unique culture behind them.
01:40 AM - 01:45 AM
Easy Japanese
#11 Do you have any lucky charms? / If you want to ask if a shop has a certain item, say the item's name and 'wa arimasu ka'.
01:45 AM - 01:55 AM
Captivated by Washi Paper
A Dutchman makes traditional washi paper, growing the raw materials and even creating artworks with it - his mission is to add new value to washi and forge a path forward into the future.
01:55 AM - 02:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
In a special feature on Hokkaido, programmes looked at the ecology of brown bears, a special bento lunch, and a bountiful landscape formed by rugged natural conditions and pioneering development.
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 - 02:25 AM
Wild Hokkaido!
Two cycling guides ride on snowy roads toward a mountain lake - passing by railroad remnants, they reach the frozen-over and snow-covered Lake Nukabira where cycling on the ice is permitted in winter.
02:25 AM - 02:30 AM
The Masterpieces of Tsutaju
This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker'.
02:30 AM - 03:00 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.
03:00 AM - 03:10 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.
03:10 AM - 03:25 AM
Somewhere Street: A Short Stroll
A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.
03:25 AM - 03:30 AM
Amami
Biodiversity: Amami Oshima is a World Natural Heritage Site with rare flora and fauna including many endemic species - explore the biodiversity of its lush subtropical forests in time-lapse footage.
03:30 AM - 04:00 AM
Biz Stream
Visionary Eye Tech: This episode features technology that turns smartphones into professional-grade eye exam equipment and vision-enhancing glasses designed for people with visual impairments.
04:00 AM - 04:10 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.
04:10 AM - 04:25 AM
Ramen Japan
Hakodate and Asahikawa ramen, enjoy a hot helping of both! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.
04:25 AM - 04:30 AM
Yonezawa
Shirabu Onsen: A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.
04:30 AM - 04:57 AM
Hometown Stories
Two doctors in western Japan have an alter ego as the music duo Insheart, whose songs bring hope to patients and families - we follow them and the fans who find strength and comfort in their music.
04:57 AM - 05:00 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.
05:00 AM - 05:10 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.
05:10 AM - 05:25 AM
Somewhere Street: A Short Stroll
A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.
05:25 AM - 05:30 AM
Time-Lapse Journey
Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.
05:30 AM - 06:00 AM
Where We Call Home
We meet two men in Shimane - Korean Sanghyun uses local rice in Unnan City to brew makgeolli as it's done in his homeland, and Nepalese Nandeshwar tends the front desk of an inn in Tamatsukuri Onsen.
06:00 AM - 06:10 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.
06:10 AM - 06:30 AM
Cinematic Journey
Endless Beauty: Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail and traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes, and Genbudo's hexagonal columns.
06:30 AM - 06:45 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 eyes. Explore the unique culture behind them.
06:45 AM - 06:55 AM
Captivated by Washi Paper
A Dutchman makes traditional washi paper, growing the raw materials and even creating artworks with it - his mission is to add new value to washi and forge a path forward into the future.
06:55 AM - 07:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
In a special feature on Hokkaido, programmes looked at the ecology of brown bears, a special bento lunch, and a bountiful landscape formed by rugged natural conditions and pioneering development.
07:00 AM - 07:10 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.
07:10 AM - 07:30 AM
Somewhere Street: A Short Stroll
A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.
07:30 AM - 08:00 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.
08:00 AM - 08:10 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.
08:10 AM - 08:30 AM
Wild Hokkaido!
Two cycling guides ride on snowy roads toward a mountain lake - passing by railroad remnants, they reach the frozen-over and snow-covered Lake Nukabira where cycling on the ice is permitted in winter.
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Hometown Stories
Two doctors in western Japan have an alter ego as the music duo Insheart, whose songs bring hope to patients and families - we follow them and the fans who find strength and comfort in their music.
09:00 AM - 09:10 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.
09:10 AM - 09:30 AM
Somewhere Street: A Short Stroll
A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Biz Stream
Visionary Eye Tech: This episode features technology that turns smartphones into professional-grade eye exam equipment and vision-enhancing glasses designed for people with visual impairments.
10:00 AM - 10:15 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.
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Cinematic Journey
Deep Culture: Kyle Card explores the San'in Kaigan Geopark and uncovers Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces and heritage Tajima beef, and the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where We Call Home
We meet two men in Shimane - Korean Sanghyun uses local rice in Unnan City to brew makgeolli as it's done in his homeland, and Nepalese Nandeshwar tends the front desk of an inn in Tamatsukuri Onsen.
11:00 AM - 11:15 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.
11:15 AM - 11:28 AM
Herbal Symphony
Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.
11:28 AM - 11:43 AM
Direct Talk
Hosono Hitomi's botanically-themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world - she talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.
11:43 AM - 11:48 AM
One in Every Japanese
A hike can turn unsafe very quickly - Japan saw a record high of 2,761 mountain accidents in 2023. We follow a veteran hiker lost and injured for six days who reveals how he ultimately survived.
11:48 AM - 11:55 AM
One in Every Japanese
6.7 million aged 65+ in Japan, or one in 19 seniors, live alone - the only grocery shop in a remote village supports the elderly living alone. We find out why one widowed woman is happiest now.
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Sudden Shower: Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going?
12:00 PM - 12:15 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.
12:15 PM - 12:25 PM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
On New Year's Eve, performers dress as monsters called namahage - it's a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds, and it was recently revived in the village of Tayazawa.
12:25 PM - 12:30 PM
Nun's Cookbook
The temple chefs show us how to make su-no-mono with dried daikon radish - just mix rehydrated daikon with red radish and sweet vinegar and this tasty pink-coloured dish is ready to serve.
12:30 PM - 12:45 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 eyes. Explore the unique culture behind them.
12:45 PM - 12:55 PM
Captivated by Washi Paper
A Dutchman makes traditional washi paper, growing the raw materials and even creating artworks with it - his mission is to add new value to washi and forge a path forward into the future.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
In a special feature on Hokkaido, programmes looked at the ecology of brown bears, a special bento lunch, and a bountiful landscape formed by rugged natural conditions and pioneering development.
01:00 PM - 01:10 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.
01:10 PM - 01:30 PM
Somewhere Street: A Short Stroll
A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.
01:30 PM - 02:00 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.
02:00 PM - 02:10 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.
02:10 PM - 02:30 PM
Wild Hokkaido!
Two cycling guides ride on snowy roads toward a mountain lake - passing by railroad remnants, they reach the frozen-over and snow-covered Lake Nukabira where cycling on the ice is permitted in winter.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Medical Frontiers
Faecal microbiota transplantation transfers gut bacteria from a healthy donor's stool into a patient's colon - it is being explored as a treatment for ulcerative colitis, Parkinson's disease and ADHD.
03:00 PM - 03:10 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.
03:10 PM - 03:25 PM
Ramen Japan
Hakodate and Asahikawa ramen, enjoy a hot helping of both! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.
03:25 PM - 03:30 PM
Yonezawa
Shirabu Onsen: A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Where We Call Home
We meet two men in Shimane - Korean Sanghyun uses local rice in Unnan City to brew makgeolli as it's done in his homeland, and Nepalese Nandeshwar tends the front desk of an inn in Tamatsukuri Onsen.
04:00 PM - 04:10 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.
04:10 PM - 04:25 PM
Somewhere Street: A Short Stroll
A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.
04:25 PM - 04:30 PM
Nun's Cookbook
The temple chefs make butterbur miso - just boil butterbur shoots, then grind with sugar, mirin and white miso for a slightly bitter-tasting dish that's perfect for early spring.
04:30 PM - 04:57 PM
Hometown Stories
Two doctors in western Japan have an alter ego as the music duo Insheart, whose songs bring hope to patients and families - we follow them and the fans who find strength and comfort in their music.
04:57 PM - 05:00 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.
05:00 PM - 05:10 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.
05:10 PM - 05:25 PM
Cinematic Journey
Endless Beauty: Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail and traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes, and Genbudo's hexagonal columns.
05:25 PM - 05:30 PM
Time-Lapse Journey
Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.
05:30 PM - 05:40 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 eyes. Explore the unique culture behind them.
05:40 PM - 05:45 PM
Easy Japanese
#11 Do you have any lucky charms? / If you want to ask if a shop has a certain item, say the item's name and 'wa arimasu ka'.
05:45 PM - 05:55 PM
Captivated by Washi Paper
A Dutchman makes traditional washi paper, growing the raw materials and even creating artworks with it - his mission is to add new value to washi and forge a path forward into the future.
05:55 PM - 06:00 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
In a special feature on Hokkaido, programmes looked at the ecology of brown bears, a special bento lunch, and a bountiful landscape formed by rugged natural conditions and pioneering development.
06:00 PM - 06:10 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.
06:10 PM - 06:25 PM
Wild Hokkaido!
Two cycling guides ride on snowy roads toward a mountain lake - passing by railroad remnants, they reach the frozen-over and snow-covered Lake Nukabira where cycling on the ice is permitted in winter.
06:25 PM - 06:28 PM
The Masterpieces of Tsutaju
This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker'.
06:28 PM - 06:43 PM
Direct Talk
Hosono Hitomi's botanically-themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world - she talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.
06:43 PM - 06:48 PM
One in Every Japanese
A hike can turn unsafe very quickly - Japan saw a record high of 2,761 mountain accidents in 2023. We follow a veteran hiker lost and injured for six days who reveals how he ultimately survived.
06:48 PM - 06:55 PM
One in Every Japanese
6.7 million aged 65+ in Japan, or one in 19 seniors, live alone - the only grocery shop in a remote village supports the elderly living alone. We find out why one widowed woman is happiest now.
06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Sudden Shower: Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going?
07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Backstage Japan
From its dazzling heights to its hidden depths, we explore the Tokyo Skytree - discover the role this iconic structure plays in advancing scientific research.
07:30 PM - 08:00 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.
08:00 PM - 08:15 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.
08:15 PM - 08:30 PM
Somewhere Street: A Short Stroll
A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Medical Frontiers
Faecal microbiota transplantation transfers gut bacteria from a healthy donor's stool into a patient's colon - it is being explored as a treatment for ulcerative colitis, Parkinson's disease and ADHD.
09:00 PM - 09:15 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.
09:15 PM - 09:30 PM
Cinematic Journey
Deep Culture: Kyle Card explores the San'in Kaigan Geopark and uncovers Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces and heritage Tajima beef, and the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka.
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Where We Call Home
We meet two men in Shimane - Korean Sanghyun uses local rice in Unnan City to brew makgeolli as it's done in his homeland, and Nepalese Nandeshwar tends the front desk of an inn in Tamatsukuri Onsen.
10:00 PM - 10:15 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.
10:15 PM - 10:25 PM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
On New Year's Eve, performers dress as monsters called namahage - it's a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds, and it was recently revived in the village of Tayazawa.
10:25 PM - 10:30 PM
Nun's Cookbook
The temple chefs show us how to make su-no-mono with dried daikon radish - just mix rehydrated daikon with red radish and sweet vinegar and this tasty pink-coloured dish is ready to serve.
10:30 PM - 10:40 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 eyes. Explore the unique culture behind them.
10:40 PM - 10:45 PM
Easy Japanese
#11 Do you have any lucky charms? / If you want to ask if a shop has a certain item, say the item's name and 'wa arimasu ka'.
10:45 PM - 10:55 PM
Captivated by Washi Paper
A Dutchman makes traditional washi paper, growing the raw materials and even creating artworks with it - his mission is to add new value to washi and forge a path forward into the future.
10:55 PM - 11:00 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
In a special feature on Hokkaido, programmes looked at the ecology of brown bears, a special bento lunch, and a bountiful landscape formed by rugged natural conditions and pioneering development.
11:00 PM - 11:15 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.
11:15 PM - 11:30 PM
Somewhere Street: A Short Stroll
A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.
11:30 PM - 11:57 PM
Hometown Stories
Two doctors in western Japan have an alter ego as the music duo Insheart, whose songs bring hope to patients and families - we follow them and the fans who find strength and comfort in their music.
11:57 PM - 12:00 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.