11:50 PM - 12:00 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture - adults play the role of the shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects.
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 - 01:00 AM
Forging Links: Wajima Lacquerware
Lacquerware artisans in Wajima struggle to recover after a devastating earthquake, but they are determined to keep a 600-year-old tradition alive by reaffirming their bond in the creation of a bowl.
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 - 02:00 AM
Asia's 'Double Global Warming'
After a record hot summer in 2024, the WMO has placed a focus upon Asia where warming progresses at double the rate of the rest of the world - specialists weigh in on potential countermeasures.
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 - 02:40 AM
J-Melo
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time, anisong legend Takahashi Yoko sings Neon Genesis Evangelion theme songs - also coming to chat and perform is Ado-produced idol group Phantom Siita.
02:40 AM - 02:50 AM
Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-9.
02:50 AM - 02:55 AM
Japanology Plus mini
Heavy machinery is indispensable in construction - we look at all kinds of machines, from small excavators to tower cranes for high-rise buildings and even cutting-edge remote operation systems.
02:55 AM - 03:00 AM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Saburo the cat lives in a lovely vineyard, but her rival Shiroo is nearby - can they get along? Meanwhile, another cat lives peacefully in a workshop that makes and repairs Buddhist statues.
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 - 03:40 AM
Cycle Around Japan Highlights
Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed.
03:40 AM - 03:50 AM
Rockie and Her Friends
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
03:50 AM - 04:00 AM
u&i
This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.
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 - 04:55 AM
Somewhere Street
Melaka, a key port city in Malaysia, has flourished as a maritime trade centre since the 15th century - people from various countries crossed the ocean and arrived here during the Age of Discovery.
04:55 AM - 05:00 AM
National Parks of Japan
Akan-Mashu: Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.
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
Ramen Japan
Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction - it's flavours that have been passed down for generations.
05:25 AM - 05:30 AM
Core Kyoto Mini
The ancient capital's dignified air is in part generated by earthen walls - discover the aesthetic sensibilities and expertise of a traditional plasterer as he pursues beauty in earthen walls.
05:30 AM - 05:45 AM
Easy Japanese for Work
Today: words of support for a co-worker. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, from Vietnam, works at a paper products company. In a roleplay challenge, she must reach out to a co-worker to offer support.
05:45 AM - 06:00 AM
Zero Waste Life
Two years ago, dyer Izawa Tsuyoshi began dyeing old clothes black; black hides damage and stains and makes old look new. His back-in-black service is now so popular there's a three-month waiting list.
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 - 07:00 AM
Forging Links: Wajima Lacquerware
Lacquerware artisans in Wajima struggle to recover after a devastating earthquake, but they are determined to keep a 600-year-old tradition alive by reaffirming their bond in the creation of a bowl.
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 - 08:00 AM
Asia's 'Double Global Warming'
After a record hot summer in 2024, the WMO has placed a focus upon Asia where warming progresses at double the rate of the rest of the world - specialists weigh in on potential countermeasures.
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 - 09:00 AM
Grand Sumo Live
NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo November Tournament Day 1 action live from Fukuoka as top wrestlers have their first bouts of the 15-day contest.
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 - 09:40 AM
Cycle Around Japan Highlights
Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed.
09:40 AM - 09:50 AM
Rockie and Her Friends
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
09:50 AM - 10:00 AM
u&i
This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.
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 - 10:40 AM
J-Melo
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time, anisong legend Takahashi Yoko sings Neon Genesis Evangelion theme songs - also coming to chat and perform is Ado-produced idol group Phantom Siita.
10:40 AM - 10:50 AM
Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-9.
10:50 AM - 10:55 AM
Japanology Plus mini
Heavy machinery is indispensable in construction - we look at all kinds of machines, from small excavators to tower cranes for high-rise buildings and even cutting-edge remote operation systems.
10:55 AM - 11:00 AM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Saburo the cat lives in a lovely vineyard, but her rival Shiroo is nearby - can they get along? Meanwhile, another cat lives peacefully in a workshop that makes and repairs Buddhist statues.
11:00 AM - 11:10 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.
11:10 AM - 11:25 AM
Ramen Japan
Tokyo's original ramen was born during the postwar reconstruction - try some for yourself on this ramen journey by train!
11:25 AM - 11:30 AM
Core Kyoto Mini
The ancient capital's dignified air is in part generated by earthen walls - discover the aesthetic sensibilities and expertise of a traditional plasterer as he pursues beauty in earthen walls.
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Easy Japanese for Work
Today: words of support for a co-worker. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, from Vietnam, works at a paper products company. In a roleplay challenge, she must reach out to a co-worker to offer support.
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Zero Waste Life
Two years ago, dyer Izawa Tsuyoshi began dyeing old clothes black; black hides damage and stains and makes old look new. His back-in-black service is now so popular there's a three-month waiting list.
12:00 PM - 12:10 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.
12:10 PM - 01:00 PM
Forging Links: Wajima Lacquerware
Lacquerware artisans in Wajima struggle to recover after a devastating earthquake, but they are determined to keep a 600-year-old tradition alive by reaffirming their bond in the creation of a bowl.
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 - 02:00 PM
Asia's 'Double Global Warming'
After a record hot summer in 2024, the WMO has placed a focus upon Asia where warming progresses at double the rate of the rest of the world - specialists weigh in on potential countermeasures.
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 - 02:40 PM
Cycle Around Japan Highlights
Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed.
02:40 PM - 02:50 PM
Rockie and Her Friends
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
02:50 PM - 03:00 PM
u&i
This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.
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 - 03:40 PM
J-Melo
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time, anisong legend Takahashi Yoko sings Neon Genesis Evangelion theme songs - also coming to chat and perform is Ado-produced idol group Phantom Siita.
03:40 PM - 03:50 PM
Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-9.
03:50 PM - 03:55 PM
Japanology Plus mini
Heavy machinery is indispensable in construction - we look at all kinds of machines, from small excavators to tower cranes for high-rise buildings and even cutting-edge remote operation systems.
03:55 PM - 04:00 PM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Saburo the cat lives in a lovely vineyard, but her rival Shiroo is nearby - can they get along? Meanwhile, another cat lives peacefully in a workshop that makes and repairs Buddhist statues.
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
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.
04:25 PM - 04:30 PM
Okinawa
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Homes.
04:30 PM - 04:57 PM
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring higher ranked wrestlers' best bouts.
04:57 PM - 05:00 PM
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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
Ramen Japan
Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction - it's flavours that have been passed down for generations.
05:25 PM - 05:30 PM
Core Kyoto Mini
The ancient capital's dignified air is in part generated by earthen walls - discover the aesthetic sensibilities and expertise of a traditional plasterer as he pursues beauty in earthen walls.
05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Easy Japanese for Work
Today: words of support for a co-worker. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, from Vietnam, works at a paper products company. In a roleplay challenge, she must reach out to a co-worker to offer support.
05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Zero Waste Life
Two years ago, dyer Izawa Tsuyoshi began dyeing old clothes black; black hides damage and stains and makes old look new. His back-in-black service is now so popular there's a three-month waiting list.
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 - 07:00 PM
Forging Links: Wajima Lacquerware
Lacquerware artisans in Wajima struggle to recover after a devastating earthquake, but they are determined to keep a 600-year-old tradition alive by reaffirming their bond in the creation of a bowl.
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 - 08:00 PM
Asia's 'Double Global Warming'
After a record hot summer in 2024, the WMO has placed a focus upon Asia where warming progresses at double the rate of the rest of the world - specialists weigh in on potential countermeasures.
08:00 PM - 08:10 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.
08:10 PM - 08:40 PM
Cycle Around Japan Highlights
Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles and seaweed.
08:40 PM - 08:50 PM
Rockie and Her Friends
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
08:50 PM - 09:00 PM
u&i
This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.
09:00 PM - 09:10 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.
09:10 PM - 09:40 PM
J-Melo
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time, anisong legend Takahashi Yoko sings Neon Genesis Evangelion theme songs - also coming to chat and perform is Ado-produced idol group Phantom Siita.
09:40 PM - 09:50 PM
Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-9.
09:50 PM - 09:55 PM
Japanology Plus mini
Heavy machinery is indispensable in construction - we look at all kinds of machines, from small excavators to tower cranes for high-rise buildings and even cutting-edge remote operation systems.
09:55 PM - 10:00 PM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
A cat patrols the rice fields - but there's always time for a midday nap - and we get a tour at a vineyard from a cat named Pinot Noir who is popular with visitors but always plays it cool.
10:00 PM - 10:10 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.
10:10 PM - 10:25 PM
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
10:25 PM - 10:30 PM
Core Kyoto Mini
The ancient capital's dignified air is in part generated by earthen walls - discover the aesthetic sensibilities and expertise of a traditional plasterer as he pursues beauty in earthen walls.
10:30 PM - 10:45 PM
Easy Japanese for Work
Today: words of support for a co-worker. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, from Vietnam, works at a paper products company. In a roleplay challenge, she must reach out to a co-worker to offer support.
10:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Zero Waste Life
Two years ago, dyer Izawa Tsuyoshi began dyeing old clothes black; black hides damage and stains and makes old look new. His back-in-black service is now so popular there's a three-month waiting list.
11:00 PM - 11:10 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.
11:10 PM - 11:25 PM
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.
11:25 PM - 11:30 PM
Okinawa
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Homes.
11:30 PM - 11:57 PM
Grand Sumo Highlights
As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.
11:57 PM - 12:00 AM
Sumopedia
'Sumopedia' enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past - the rules may be simple, but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.