11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the folklore and history behind Japanese oni, or demons, and guides us through three spectacular kabuki dramas in which they play a central role.
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 - 01:00 AM
Core Kyoto
Kyoto has about 13,000 alleys with a total distance of 940km - an increasing number of their houses are unoccupied, but people are working on projects and tours to preserve and revitalise these areas.
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 - 01:55 AM
The Factory Wonders
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
01:55 AM - 02:00 AM
Japan From Above: Up Close
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
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
Japanology Plus
Australian Phillip Richards gives back to his adopted home of Nozawaonsen by crafting gin and whiskey using local ingredients - we explore what draws him to this small village in Nagano Prefecture.
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
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Schools of nishin, or Pacific herring, enter Japan's cooler northern waters in spring. Once a lucrative part of local economies, the fish remains a staple ingredient in various Japanese dishes.
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
Outside In: Lost in Academia
American linguistic anthropologist Debra Occhi dives into the fascinating world of mascots and characters - from adorable to heroic, she explores how their naming is shaped by sound.
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
Core Kyoto
Kyoto has about 13,000 alleys with a total distance of 940km - an increasing number of their houses are unoccupied, but people are working on projects and tours to preserve and revitalise these areas.
06:00 AM - 06:30 AM
Newsline Asia 24
This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
06:30 AM - 06:55 AM
The Factory Wonders
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
06:55 AM - 07:00 AM
Japan From Above: Up Close
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
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
Japanology Plus
Australian Phillip Richards gives back to his adopted home of Nozawaonsen by crafting gin and whiskey using local ingredients - we explore what draws him to this small village in Nagano Prefecture.
08:00 AM - 08:30 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.
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Outside In: Lost in Academia
American linguistic anthropologist Debra Occhi dives into the fascinating world of mascots and characters - from adorable to heroic, she explores how their naming is shaped by sound.
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
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Schools of nishin, or Pacific herring, enter Japan's cooler northern waters in spring. Once a lucrative part of local economies, the fish remains a staple ingredient in various Japanese dishes.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
NHK News 7
An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Core Kyoto
Kyoto has about 13,000 alleys with a total distance of 940km - an increasing number of their houses are unoccupied, but people are working on projects and tours to preserve and revitalise these areas.
11:00 AM - 11:28 AM
Newsroom Tokyo
This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.
11:28 AM - 11:43 AM
Direct Talk - S2024 Ep255
Leading Japanese dancer and choreographer Kondo Ryohei served as director of the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Deaflympics in November 2025 - he talks about the potential of physical expression.
11:43 AM - 11:48 AM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Enjoy Hida Takayama ramen, a heartwarming bowl loved in the snowy mountain town that brings comfort with every sip.
11:48 AM - 11:55 AM
Ramen Japan 5min.
All black soup, a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen from the fertile rice lands of Toyama!
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Secret Date: It's late at night, and all are fast asleep when a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house and attend to a rooster. What could the pair be up to?
12:00 PM - 12:30 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.
12:30 PM - 12:55 PM
The Factory Wonders
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Japan From Above: Up Close
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
01:00 PM - 01:30 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.
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Japanology Plus
Australian Phillip Richards gives back to his adopted home of Nozawaonsen by crafting gin and whiskey using local ingredients - we explore what draws him to this small village in Nagano Prefecture.
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
Japan Railway Journal
Across the country, Japan's railways are working towards a shared goal: carbon neutrality. See the efforts being made to shift away from diesel power and to improve energy efficiency overall.
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
Core Kyoto
Kyoto has about 13,000 alleys with a total distance of 940km - an increasing number of their houses are unoccupied, but people are working on projects and tours to preserve and revitalise these areas.
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
Outside In: Lost in Academia
American linguistic anthropologist Debra Occhi dives into the fascinating world of mascots and characters - from adorable to heroic, she explores how their naming is shaped by sound.
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 - 05:55 PM
The Factory Wonders
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
05:55 PM - 06:00 PM
Japan From Above: Up Close
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
06:00 PM - 06:28 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.
06:28 PM - 06:43 PM
Direct Talk - S2024 Ep255
Leading Japanese dancer and choreographer Kondo Ryohei served as director of the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Deaflympics in November 2025 - he talks about the potential of physical expression.
06:43 PM - 06:48 PM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Enjoy Hida Takayama ramen, a heartwarming bowl loved in the snowy mountain town that brings comfort with every sip.
06:48 PM - 06:55 PM
Ramen Japan 5min.
All black soup, a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen from the fertile rice lands of Toyama!
06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Secret Date: It's late at night, and all are fast asleep when a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house and attend to a rooster. What could the pair be up to?
07:00 PM - 07:27 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.
07:27 PM - 07:30 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.
07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Japanology Plus
Australian Phillip Richards gives back to his adopted home of Nozawaonsen by crafting gin and whiskey using local ingredients - we explore what draws him to this small village in Nagano Prefecture.
08:00 PM - 08:30 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.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Japan Railway Journal
Across the country, Japan's railways are working towards a shared goal: carbon neutrality. See the efforts being made to shift away from diesel power and to improve energy efficiency overall.
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
Core Kyoto
Kyoto has about 13,000 alleys with a total distance of 940km - an increasing number of their houses are unoccupied, but people are working on projects and tours to preserve and revitalise these areas.
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 - 10:55 PM
The Factory Wonders
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
10:55 PM - 11:00 PM
Japan From Above: Up Close
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
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
Outside In: Lost in Academia
American linguistic anthropologist Debra Occhi dives into the fascinating world of mascots and characters - from adorable to heroic, she explores how their naming is shaped by sound.