12:10 AM - 01:00 AM
Somewhere Street
Salerno in Italy was home to Europe's oldest medical school and attracted nobility from all over Europe due to its medical treatment expertise - today it's a popular Amalfi Coast tourist destination.
01:00 AM - 01:15 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.
01:15 AM - 01:30 AM
Direct Talk
Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.
01:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Where We Call Home
In this episode, we meet Vietnamese Nguyen Quoc Dam - who works as a nurse in Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture - and Australian William Rhodes, a garbage collector in Musashino in Tokyo.
02:00 AM - 02:15 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.
02:15 AM - 02:30 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people and discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.
02:30 AM - 02:45 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 tea. Explore the unique culture behind them.
02:45 AM - 02:55 AM
Culture Crossroads
This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.
02:55 AM - 03:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
We show how NHK World-Japan's app now provides disaster alerts in 11 languages and includes push notifications for earthquakes, tsunamis, and severe weather.
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 - 03:30 AM
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.
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: Dewa Sanzan, Mystic Mountains of Prayers.
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 - 04:20 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha in the form of a monkey - in 2022, it became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
04:20 AM - 04:25 AM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth - a couple who lost their second son when two hours old talk about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.
04:25 AM - 04:30 AM
Nun's Cookbook
The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make shiba-zuke pickles - cucumbers, myoga, and a little bit of ume vinegar make the perfect side dish to go with newly-harvested rice.
04:30 AM - 05:00 AM
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Arabian wolves live in the Negev Desert in Israel - how and why do they live in such extreme arid lands? We follow this unique canine for an extended period for the first time ever.
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 - 05:20 AM
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
05:20 AM - 05:25 AM
Japan Delish 5min.
Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - how did Jimbocho in Tokyo become a curry town?
05:25 AM - 05:30 AM
Amami
Island Colours: Experience the colours of Amami Oshima in beautiful time-lapse footage - unique hues include 'Amami blue' ocean waters and a glossy black of silk thread that's dyed using wood and mud.
05:30 AM - 06:00 AM
Hometown Stories
Stories about people, stories about life - intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.
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 - 06:20 AM
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.
06:20 AM - 06:30 AM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, one of the 'five greatest swords under heaven': Mikazuki Munechika.
06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
Where We Call Home
In this episode, we meet Vietnamese Nguyen Quoc Dam - who works as a nurse in Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture - and Australian William Rhodes, a garbage collector in Musashino in Tokyo.
07:00 AM - 07:10 AM
Newsline Asia 24
This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
07:10 AM - 07:25 AM
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.
07:25 AM - 07:30 AM
Amami
Tanaka Isson: Tanaka Isson had a gift for portraying Amami Oshima's nature in art - a child prodigy, his career faltered until he moved there. Time-lapse footage hints at scenes that inspired him.
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 tea. Explore the unique culture behind them.
07:40 AM - 07:45 AM
Easy Japanese
#38 I prefer outside. / To say which of two options you prefer, say the name of your choice and 'no hoo ga ii desu'.
07:45 AM - 07:55 AM
Culture Crossroads
This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.
07:55 AM - 08:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
We show how NHK World-Japan's app now provides disaster alerts in 11 languages and includes push notifications for earthquakes, tsunamis, and severe weather.
08:00 AM - 08:10 AM
Newsline Asia 24
This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
08:10 AM - 08:20 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.
08:20 AM - 08:30 AM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 156 Japanese are transgender - in a society still lacking in understanding, we talk to transgender people about work, marriage and leisure as they try to live their normal daily lives.
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: Dewa Sanzan, Mystic Mountains of Prayers.
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
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Hometown Stories
Stories about people, stories about life - intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.
10:00 AM - 10:10 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.
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha in the form of a monkey - in 2022, it became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
10:20 AM - 10:25 AM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth - a couple who lost their second son when two hours old talk about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.
10:25 AM - 10:30 AM
Nun's Cookbook
The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make shiba-zuke pickles - cucumbers, myoga, and a little bit of ume vinegar make the perfect side dish to go with newly-harvested rice.
10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Arabian wolves live in the Negev Desert in Israel - how and why do they live in such extreme arid lands? We follow this unique canine for an extended period for the first time ever.
10:55 AM - 11:00 AM
Time-Lapse 3Min.
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 - 11:30 AM
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where We Call Home
In this episode, we meet Vietnamese Nguyen Quoc Dam - who works as a nurse in Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture - and Australian William Rhodes, a garbage collector in Musashino in Tokyo.
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
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.
12:25 PM - 12:28 PM
The Masterpieces of Tsutaju
This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin'.
12:28 PM - 12:43 PM
Direct Talk
Furuta Takayuki co-developed an intelligent mobility robot that won a prestigious international design award in 2021 - he shares his passion for creating robots that help people.
12:43 PM - 01:00 PM
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
01:00 PM - 01:15 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.
01:15 PM - 01:25 PM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
Gataine Odori is a dance that depicts exhausting land reclamation work carried out in Omuta in the 19th century - a group of elderly women teach the dance to schoolchildren and keep the story alive.
01:25 PM - 01:30 PM
Nun's Cookbook
The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple teach us how to make gohei-mochi rice cakes - wrap rice around cedar sticks, grill over charcoal, spread homemade miso and enjoy the savoury taste of autumn.
01:30 PM - 01:45 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 tea. Explore the unique culture behind them.
01:45 PM - 01:55 PM
Culture Crossroads
This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.
01:55 PM - 02:00 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
We show how NHK World-Japan's app now provides disaster alerts in 11 languages and includes push notifications for earthquakes, tsunamis, and severe weather.
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 - 02:25 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.
02:25 PM - 02:30 PM
Preparation
Luna, a girl who is uncomfortable with doctors' offices, comes to understand the value of medicine via the thrilling explanations of a mysterious doctor - this episode is about doctors' offices.
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: Dewa Sanzan, Mystic Mountains of Prayers.
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
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.
03:25 PM - 03:30 PM
Time-Lapse Japan Izumo
Matsue is known as the 'city of water' - it is home to Lake Shinji, which is famous for its shijimi clams. We see the lake's changing colours and expressions through beautiful time-lapse footage.
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Medical Frontiers
A depression treatment called rTMS is showing promise - it uses magnetic fields to stimulate the brain and may also help to prevent a relapse when combined with antidepressants.
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 - 04:20 PM
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.
04:20 PM - 04:30 PM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 156 Japanese are transgender - in a society still lacking in understanding, we talk to transgender people about work, marriage and leisure as they try to live their normal daily lives.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Where We Call Home
In this episode, we meet Vietnamese Nguyen Quoc Dam - who works as a nurse in Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture - and Australian William Rhodes, a garbage collector in Musashino in Tokyo.
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 - 05:20 PM
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
05:20 PM - 05:30 PM
Japan Delish 5min.
Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - how did Jimbocho in Tokyo become a curry town?
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Hometown Stories
Stories about people, stories about life - intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.
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 - 06:20 PM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha in the form of a monkey - in 2022, it became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
06:20 PM - 06:25 PM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth - a couple who lost their second son when two hours old talk about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.
06:25 PM - 06:30 PM
Nun's Cookbook
The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make shiba-zuke pickles - cucumbers, myoga, and a little bit of ume vinegar make the perfect side dish to go with newly-harvested rice.
06:30 PM - 06:45 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 tea. Explore the unique culture behind them.
06:45 PM - 06:55 PM
Culture Crossroads
This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.
06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
We show how NHK World-Japan's app now provides disaster alerts in 11 languages and includes push notifications for earthquakes, tsunamis, and severe weather.
07:00 PM - 07:10 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.
07:10 PM - 07:25 PM
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.
07:25 PM - 07:28 PM
Time-Lapse Japan Izumo
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.
07:28 PM - 07:43 PM
Direct Talk
Furuta Takayuki co-developed an intelligent mobility robot that won a prestigious international design award in 2021 - he shares his passion for creating robots that help people.
07:43 PM - 07:55 PM
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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: Dewa Sanzan, Mystic Mountains of Prayers.
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 - 09:25 PM
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 PM - 09:30 PM
Amami
Island Colours: Experience the colours of Amami Oshima in beautiful time-lapse footage - unique hues include 'Amami blue' ocean waters and a glossy black of silk thread that's dyed using wood and mud.
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Medical Frontiers
A depression treatment called rTMS is showing promise - it uses magnetic fields to stimulate the brain and may also help to prevent a relapse when combined with antidepressants.
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
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
10:25 PM - 10:30 PM
Amami
Island Colours: Experience the colours of Amami Oshima in beautiful time-lapse footage - unique hues include 'Amami blue' ocean waters and a glossy black of silk thread that's dyed using wood and mud.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Where We Call Home
In this episode, we meet Vietnamese Nguyen Quoc Dam - who works as a nurse in Kashiwa in Chiba Prefecture - and Australian William Rhodes, a garbage collector in Musashino in Tokyo.
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
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha in the form of a monkey - in 2022, it became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
11:30 PM - 11:45 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 tea. Explore the unique culture behind them.
11:45 PM - 12:00 AM
Culture Crossroads
This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.
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 - 12:30 AM
My Street Piano
Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture - a piano is placed on a park's outdoor stage and people stop to play from their hearts.
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Hometown Stories
Stories about people, stories about life - intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.