12:50 AM - 01:00 AM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.
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
Chinese mother Yang Hu finds reassurance in a Japanese word that helps her connect with others while navigating cultural differences in Tokyo.
01:15 AM - 01:30 AM
Direct Talk
A team led by Saito Kentaro won the bronze trophy and a special prize at the prestigious Montreal International Fireworks Competition in 2024 - he talks about what fireworks mean to him.
01:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Where We Call Home
We meet Brazilian Vanusa Santiago - a professional dancer who teaches samba in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture - and American Kenneth Mukai, who runs a craft beer brewery in Niyodogawa in Kochi Prefecture.
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
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.
02:15 AM - 02:30 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes - learn safety tips for climbing and the latest on eruption prediction research.
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 ships. Explore the unique culture behind them.
02:40 AM - 02:45 AM
Easy Japanese
#41 Can we buy tickets? / To ask someone if you can do something, say the verb to indicate your desired action followed by 'koto ga' and 'dekimasu', meaning something is possible; finally, add 'ka'.
02:45 AM - 02:55 AM
Culture Crossroads
Ren from Vietnam started a guesthouse in Nagano Prefecture - her belief is that a welcoming environment leads to a friendlier community. We take a look at interactions between Ren and the townspeople.
02:55 AM - 03:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
This programme highlights our 'Osaka Month' feature, aired in May, that showcased Osaka's food culture including udon and seafood - it also covers an NHK World-Japan PR event at NHK Osaka.
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. Today: Sado Island - Into the Mystic Dreams.
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
Biz Stream
This episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.
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 - 05:52 AM
Hometown Stories
With colourful pile fabric and comfortable knits, Wakayama Prefecture is drawing global attention as a textile hub - we bring you striking images of its machines and the beat of its factories.
05:52 AM - 05:55 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.'
05:55 AM - 06:00 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.
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
Where We Call Home
We meet Brazilian Vanusa Santiago - a professional dancer who teaches samba in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture - and American Kenneth Mukai, who runs a craft beer brewery in Niyodogawa in Kochi Prefecture.
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 ships. Explore the unique culture behind them.
07:40 AM - 07:45 AM
Easy Japanese
#41 Can we buy tickets? / To ask someone if you can do something, say the verb to indicate your desired action followed by 'koto ga' and 'dekimasu', meaning something is possible; finally, add 'ka'.
07:45 AM - 07:55 AM
Culture Crossroads
Ren from Vietnam started a guesthouse in Nagano Prefecture - her belief is that a welcoming environment leads to a friendlier community. We take a look at interactions between Ren and the townspeople.
07:55 AM - 08:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
This programme highlights our 'Osaka Month' feature, aired in May, that showcased Osaka's food culture including udon and seafood - it also covers an NHK World-Japan PR event at NHK Osaka.
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. Today: Sado Island - Into the Mystic Dreams.
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 - 09:52 AM
Hometown Stories
With colourful pile fabric and comfortable knits, Wakayama Prefecture is drawing global attention as a textile hub - we bring you striking images of its machines and the beat of its factories.
09:52 AM - 09:55 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.'
09:55 AM - 10:00 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.
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
Biz Stream
This episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.
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
Where We Call Home
We meet Brazilian Vanusa Santiago - a professional dancer who teaches samba in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture - and American Kenneth Mukai, who runs a craft beer brewery in Niyodogawa in Kochi Prefecture.
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
Tsukamoto Shinya's film Hokage (Shadow of Fire) won the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at Venice in 2023 - as his recent films focus on wartime stories, we ask him about his creative process.
12:43 PM - 12:55 PM
Tokyo Cut Glass
Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years - more women who now pursue the craft create popular new designs.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Good or Evil Soul: In the Yoshiwara district - Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters - small humanoid creatures scurry about among lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices; what are they up to?
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 - 01:40 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 ships. Explore the unique culture behind them.
01:40 PM - 01:45 PM
Easy Japanese
#41 Can we buy tickets? / To ask someone if you can do something, say the verb to indicate your desired action followed by 'koto ga' and 'dekimasu', meaning something is possible; finally, add 'ka'.
01:45 PM - 01:55 PM
Culture Crossroads
Ren from Vietnam started a guesthouse in Nagano Prefecture - her belief is that a welcoming environment leads to a friendlier community. We take a look at interactions between Ren and the townspeople.
01:55 PM - 02:00 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
This programme highlights our 'Osaka Month' feature, aired in May, that showcased Osaka's food culture including udon and seafood - it also covers an NHK World-Japan PR event at NHK Osaka.
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. Today: Sado Island - Into the Mystic Dreams.
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
Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. We focus on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.
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
Where We Call Home
We meet Brazilian Vanusa Santiago - a professional dancer who teaches samba in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture - and American Kenneth Mukai, who runs a craft beer brewery in Niyodogawa in Kochi Prefecture.
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 - 05:52 PM
Hometown Stories
With colourful pile fabric and comfortable knits, Wakayama Prefecture is drawing global attention as a textile hub - we bring you striking images of its machines and the beat of its factories.
05:52 PM - 05:55 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.'
05:55 PM - 06:00 PM
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.
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 ships. Explore the unique culture behind them.
06:40 PM - 06:45 PM
Easy Japanese
#41 Can we buy tickets? / To ask someone if you can do something, say the verb to indicate your desired action followed by 'koto ga' and 'dekimasu', meaning something is possible; finally, add 'ka'.
06:45 PM - 06:55 PM
Culture Crossroads
Ren from Vietnam started a guesthouse in Nagano Prefecture - her belief is that a welcoming environment leads to a friendlier community. We take a look at interactions between Ren and the townspeople.
06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
This programme highlights our 'Osaka Month' feature, aired in May, that showcased Osaka's food culture including udon and seafood - it also covers an NHK World-Japan PR event at NHK Osaka.
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
Tsukamoto Shinya's film Hokage (Shadow of Fire) won the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at Venice in 2023 - as his recent films focus on wartime stories, we ask him about his creative process.
07:43 PM - 07:55 PM
Tokyo Cut Glass
Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years - more women who now pursue the craft create popular new designs.
07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Good or Evil Soul: In the Yoshiwara district - Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters - small humanoid creatures scurry about among lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices; what are they up to?
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Today's Close-Up
Fraud victims who pay big retainer fees to attorneys promising to recover their losses often lose that money too - we show how online ad agencies are driving and managing these questionable schemes.
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. Today: Sado Island - Into the Mystic Dreams.
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
Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. We focus on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.
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
Where We Call Home
We meet Brazilian Vanusa Santiago - a professional dancer who teaches samba in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture - and American Kenneth Mukai, who runs a craft beer brewery in Niyodogawa in Kochi Prefecture.
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 ships. Explore the unique culture behind them.
11:40 PM - 11:45 PM
Easy Japanese
#41 Can we buy tickets? / To ask someone if you can do something, say the verb to indicate your desired action followed by 'koto ga' and 'dekimasu', meaning something is possible; finally, add 'ka'.
11:45 PM - 11:55 PM
Culture Crossroads
Ren from Vietnam started a guesthouse in Nagano Prefecture - her belief is that a welcoming environment leads to a friendlier community. We take a look at interactions between Ren and the townspeople.
11:55 PM - 12:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
This programme highlights our 'Osaka Month' feature, aired in May, that showcased Osaka's food culture including udon and seafood - it also covers an NHK World-Japan PR event at NHK Osaka.
12:00 AM - 12:30 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.
12:30 AM - 12:52 AM
Hometown Stories
With colourful pile fabric and comfortable knits, Wakayama Prefecture is drawing global attention as a textile hub - we bring you striking images of its machines and the beat of its factories.
12:52 AM - 12:55 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.'
12:55 AM - 01:00 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.