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.
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 - 01:25 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.
01:25 AM - 01:30 AM
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'.
01:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Journeys in Japan
Peter MacMillan finds traditional sites and sacred animals in the ancient capital of Nara; get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.
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 - 02:30 AM
Time-Lapse Journey
The world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography.
02:30 AM - 03:00 AM
Dining with the Chef
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!
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 - 03:20 AM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about rikka and shoman, two dates of early summer. The temple chefs teach us how to make kimpira stir-fry with itadori and mehari-zushi (eye-popping sushi).
03:20 AM - 03:30 AM
Beware! False Info and Impressions - S1 Ep5
When a major earthquake hits, a father posts a video online spreading a rumour that the quake was 'manmade' - this earns a scolding from his daughter, but not much changes like always.
03:30 AM - 04:00 AM
Document 72 Hours
A 24-hour laundromat in Osaka is a vital part of daily life for residents from all walks of life - for three days we ask customers why they wash and dry their clothes there.
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
Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Bananas in Japan visit a plantation in one of the country's snowiest regions, and we learn how sweetness is carefully developed in large Tokyo warehouses during the import process.
04:20 AM - 04:25 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.
04:25 AM - 04:30 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.'
04:30 AM - 05:00 AM
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.
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
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.
05:20 AM - 05:30 AM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020 - we interview women who use matchmaking apps including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.
05:30 AM - 05:45 AM
Deeper Look
Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.
05:45 AM - 06:00 AM
Dig More Japan!
This show introduces NHK World's many attractive programmes in fun short videos - the clips will also be introduced on social media to meet the needs of people who are interested in Japan.
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
My Street Piano
Autumn colours brightened in Kyoto - on the 7th floor of a station building overlooking the Kyoto Tower stands a grand piano. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
Journeys in Japan
Peter MacMillan finds traditional sites and sacred animals in the ancient capital of Nara; get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.
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 - 07:20 AM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about rikka and shoman, two dates of early summer. The temple chefs teach us how to make kimpira stir-fry with itadori and mehari-zushi (eye-popping sushi).
07:20 AM - 07:25 AM
Beware! False Info and Impressions - S1 Ep5
When a major earthquake hits, a father posts a video online spreading a rumour that the quake was 'manmade' - this earns a scolding from his daughter, but not much changes like always.
07:25 AM - 07:30 AM
The Masterpieces of Tsutaju
This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Dining with the Chef
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!
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 - 08:20 AM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Bananas in Japan visit a plantation in one of the country's snowiest regions, and we learn how sweetness is carefully developed in large Tokyo warehouses during the import process.
08:20 AM - 08:30 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.
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Document 72 Hours
A 24-hour laundromat in Osaka is a vital part of daily life for residents from all walks of life - for three days we ask customers why they wash and dry their clothes there.
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
Time-Lapse Journey
Journey to the great northern land of Japan: Hokkaido. Its scenery changes dramatically throughout the year. Witness the beauty of Hokkaido through time-lapse photography.
09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Deeper Look
Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.
09:45 AM - 10:00 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.
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 - 10:30 AM
My Street Piano
One of Japan's leading resort areas, Okinawa. In the middle of Koza Music Town, a piano is placed for a limited period. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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.
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
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Journeys in Japan
Peter MacMillan finds traditional sites and sacred animals in the ancient capital of Nara; get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.
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
Nakamura Noburo is the CEO of a prosthetics manufacturer that invented the world's first silicone rubber insole - he explains the many ways his company offers support for disability and illness.
12:43 PM - 12:55 PM
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo - more than a million people enjoyed life in this city, and they live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Take a deep dive into ukiyo-e and explore old Tokyo's soul.
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 - 01:30 PM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about rikka and shoman, two dates of early summer. The temple chefs teach us how to make kimpira stir-fry with itadori and mehari-zushi (eye-popping sushi).
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Dining with the Chef
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!
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
My Street Piano
Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture - watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the piano.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Document 72 Hours
A 24-hour laundromat in Osaka is a vital part of daily life for residents from all walks of life - for three days we ask customers why they wash and dry their clothes there.
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 - 03:30 PM
Time-Lapse Journey
Experience the fascinating sights of airports and transport hubs that connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Science View
In 2021, a massive submarine volcano erupted off of Japan - we follow Japanese researchers' efforts to understand the eruption and witness their discovery of obsidian and even new sea creatures.
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
Cinematic Journey
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
04:25 PM - 04:30 PM
Amami
Shimauta is the soul music of Amami Oshima - islanders have long used it to convey feelings in good times and bad. The history of the music and of the island itself is conveyed in time-lapse footage.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Journeys in Japan
Peter MacMillan finds traditional sites and sacred animals in the ancient capital of Nara; get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.
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 - 05:30 PM
My Street Piano
Shodoshima in Kagawa Prefecture is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea - a piano was placed at a park for a limited time. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Deeper Look
Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.
05:45 PM - 05:55 PM
Dig More Japan!
This show introduces NHK World's many attractive programmes in fun short videos - the clips will also be introduced on social media to meet the needs of people who are interested in Japan.
05:55 PM - 06:00 PM
Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!
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 - 06:30 PM
Time-Lapse Journey
The world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography.
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Dining with the Chef
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!
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
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
07:25 PM - 07:28 PM
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.
07:28 PM - 07:43 PM
Direct Talk
Nakamura Noburo is the CEO of a prosthetics manufacturer that invented the world's first silicone rubber insole - he explains the many ways his company offers support for disability and illness.
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
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo - more than a million people enjoyed life in this city, and they live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Take a deep dive into ukiyo-e and explore old Tokyo's soul.
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Japan in Focus
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of programmes focusing on Japan.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Document 72 Hours
A 24-hour laundromat in Osaka is a vital part of daily life for residents from all walks of life - for three days we ask customers why they wash and dry their clothes there.
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
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
Participants of the Hyoge Festival clown around in fun and silly costumes - it originated as a sly way of thanking a local hero who built reservoirs but was exiled in the 17th century.
09:25 PM - 09:30 PM
Nun's Cookbook
The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple teach us how to make shinoda rolls with taro stalks, a simple autumn dish that is suitable for festive occasions.
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Science View
In 2021, a massive submarine volcano erupted off of Japan - we follow Japanese researchers' efforts to understand the eruption and witness their discovery of obsidian and even new sea creatures.
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
Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Bananas in Japan visit a plantation in one of the country's snowiest regions, and we learn how sweetness is carefully developed in large Tokyo warehouses during the import process.
10:25 PM - 10:30 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.'
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Journeys in Japan
Peter MacMillan finds traditional sites and sacred animals in the ancient capital of Nara; get to know the real Japan on this programme and discover useful travel tips.
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 - 11:25 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.
11:25 PM - 11:30 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'.
11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Dining with the Chef
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!
12:00 AM - 12:15 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.
12:15 AM - 12:30 AM
Cinematic Journey
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
12:30 AM - 12:45 AM
Deeper Look
Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.
12:45 AM - 12:55 AM
Dig More Japan!
This show introduces NHK World's many attractive programmes in fun short videos - the clips will also be introduced on social media to meet the needs of people who are interested in Japan.
12:55 AM - 01:00 AM
Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!