11:57 PM - 12:00 AM
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.
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 - 12:25 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.
12:25 AM - 12:30 AM
Yonezawa
Shirabu Onsen: A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-metre mountain where it sits - see the spring's guardian at work in gorgeous footage.
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Journeys in Japan
Through songs rooted in local communities, Alfie Goodrich explores Hokkaido's history, culture and traditions.
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
Ramen Japan
Hakodate and Asahikawa ramen, enjoy a hot helping of both! College kids give their all to a summer of ramen.
01:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Dining with the Chef
We travel to Rebun - a remote Hokkaido island renowned for its kombu, the seaweed vital for Japanese dashi - to meet a passionate harvester whose kombu is utilised by Chef Kuwakino in superb cuisine.
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
Document 72 Hours
Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this service.
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
Medical Frontiers
Faecal microbiota transplantation transfers gut bacteria from a healthy donor's stool into a patient's colon - it is being explored as a treatment for ulcerative colitis, Parkinson's disease and ADHD.
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 - 04:45 AM
Deeper Look
What's next for Japan-US innovation? Miura Satoshi, the president of JETRO New York, offers his insights into the future of partnerships.
04:45 AM - 04:55 AM
Dig More Japan!
Instead of throwing away things that are old or broken, Japan fixes and reuses them with the culture of 'mottainai' - let's dig a little deeper.
04:55 AM - 05:00 AM
Dining with the Chef mini
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes in just five minutes! Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.
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
Journeys in Japan
Through songs rooted in local communities, Alfie Goodrich explores Hokkaido's history, culture and traditions.
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 - 07:00 AM
Dining with the Chef
We travel to Rebun - a remote Hokkaido island renowned for its kombu, the seaweed vital for Japanese dashi - to meet a passionate harvester whose kombu is utilised by Chef Kuwakino in superb cuisine.
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
Document 72 Hours
Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this service.
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 - 08:45 AM
Deeper Look
What's next for Japan-US innovation? Miura Satoshi, the president of JETRO New York, offers his insights into the future of partnerships.
08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
We look at how Sendai has transformed into a disaster-resilient city with its 'multiple defences', countermeasures taken in its coastal area to minimise damage from a tsunami.
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
Medical Frontiers
Faecal microbiota transplantation transfers gut bacteria from a healthy donor's stool into a patient's colon - it is being explored as a treatment for ulcerative colitis, Parkinson's disease and ADHD.
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
Journeys in Japan
Through songs rooted in local communities, Alfie Goodrich explores Hokkaido's history, culture and traditions.
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
In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world?
11:43 AM - 11:48 AM
One in Every Japanese
In 2023, one in 27 children in Japan was not attending school - a record high - but children at one free school enjoy themselves. Seeing them thrive reminds adults to see matters from a child's view.
11:48 AM - 11:55 AM
One in Every Japanese
Oshi-Katsu is the fan support of idols / characters through real and social means - with one in five Japanese adults taking part, we explore how this zealous fandom gives life purpose to one woman.
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Bedtime Routine: On hot and humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes - we learn about the tools Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight these pesky insects.
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 - 01:00 PM
Dining with the Chef
We travel to Rebun - a remote Hokkaido island renowned for its kombu, the seaweed vital for Japanese dashi - to meet a passionate harvester whose kombu is utilised by Chef Kuwakino in superb cuisine.
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
Document 72 Hours
Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this service.
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
Science View
From sea voyages to space travel, humanity has always faced one common problem: motion sickness. Discover how scientists are unravelling its mechanisms.
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
Journeys in Japan
Through songs rooted in local communities, Alfie Goodrich explores Hokkaido's history, culture and traditions.
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 - 04:45 PM
Deeper Look
What's next for Japan-US innovation? Miura Satoshi, the president of JETRO New York, offers his insights into the future of partnerships.
04:45 PM - 04:55 PM
Dig More Japan!
Instead of throwing away things that are old or broken, Japan fixes and reuses them with the culture of 'mottainai' - let's dig a little deeper.
04:55 PM - 05:00 PM
Dining with the Chef mini
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes in just five minutes! Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.
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 - 06:00 PM
Dining with the Chef
We travel to Rebun - a remote Hokkaido island renowned for its kombu, the seaweed vital for Japanese dashi - to meet a passionate harvester whose kombu is utilised by Chef Kuwakino in superb cuisine.
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
In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world?
06:43 PM - 06:48 PM
One in Every Japanese
In 2023, one in 27 children in Japan was not attending school - a record high - but children at one free school enjoy themselves. Seeing them thrive reminds adults to see matters from a child's view.
06:48 PM - 06:55 PM
One in Every Japanese
Oshi-Katsu is the fan support of idols / characters through real and social means - with one in five Japanese adults taking part, we explore how this zealous fandom gives life purpose to one woman.
06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Bedtime Routine: On hot and humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes - we learn about the tools Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight these pesky insects.
07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
The Choice of Egg Freezing
To place a greater focus on their careers, many women in Japan are using egg freezing to save pregnancy for later in their lives and accepting the cost and physical strain that treatment entails.
07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Document 72 Hours
Kerosene home delivery is a key lifeline for residents of Sapporo, Hokkaido. For three days in midwinter, we followed trucks delivering this heating oil and spoke to people who rely on this service.
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
Science View
From sea voyages to space travel, humanity has always faced one common problem: motion sickness. Discover how scientists are unravelling its mechanisms.
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
Journeys in Japan
Through songs rooted in local communities, Alfie Goodrich explores Hokkaido's history, culture and traditions.
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
Dining with the Chef
We travel to Rebun - a remote Hokkaido island renowned for its kombu, the seaweed vital for Japanese dashi - to meet a passionate harvester whose kombu is utilised by Chef Kuwakino in superb cuisine.
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 - 11:45 PM
Deeper Look
What's next for Japan-US innovation? Miura Satoshi, the president of JETRO New York, offers his insights into the future of partnerships.
11:45 PM - 11:55 PM
Dig More Japan!
Instead of throwing away things that are old or broken, Japan fixes and reuses them with the culture of 'mottainai' - let's dig a little deeper.
11:55 PM - 12:00 AM
Dining with the Chef mini
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes in just five minutes! Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.