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 - 02:00 AM
Journeys in Japan
On the beautiful coastline of Kihoku Town (Mie Pref.), George Cockle discovers a river of miraculous clarity.
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
Dining with the Chef
From the southern islands of Okinawa comes a beloved comfort food. Chef Rika shows how to make soki soba-a warm, delicious bowl of island flavour with tender pork ribs and savoury bonito broth.
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
Document 72 Hours
A shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture holds a ceremony to thank and say goodbye to unwanted dolls every year - for three days we ask people why giving their dolls a send-off means so much to them.
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
Medical Frontiers
Melanoma can develop in places other than the skin. In Japan, researchers are fighting this aggressive cancer with not only the latest immunotherapy but also a new virus therapy.
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 - 05:45 AM
Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.
05:45 AM - 05:55 AM
Dig More Japan!
From lively summer festivals, to ones held in autumn to show thanks for an abundant harvest, every area of Japan has its own unique celebrations. Let's dig, a little deeper.
05:55 AM - 06:00 AM
Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Rice Gratin with White Miso Sauce. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
06:00 AM - 06:30 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.
06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
Journeys in Japan
On the beautiful coastline of Kihoku Town (Mie Pref.), George Cockle discovers a river of miraculous clarity.
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
Dining with the Chef
From the southern islands of Okinawa comes a beloved comfort food. Chef Rika shows how to make soki soba-a warm, delicious bowl of island flavour with tender pork ribs and savoury bonito broth.
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Newsline Asia 24
This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
08:30 AM - 08:50 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.
08:50 AM - 09:00 AM
NHK World-Japan Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.
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 - 09:45 AM
Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.
09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Be earthquake-ready and learn survival tips for quakes and when you're trapped under rubble - you'll want to watch this before your next trip to Japan!
10:00 AM - 10:30 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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Medical Frontiers
Melanoma can develop in places other than the skin. In Japan, researchers are fighting this aggressive cancer with not only the latest immunotherapy but also a new virus therapy.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
NHK News 7
An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.
11:30 AM - 11:55 AM
Darwin's Amazing Animals
We all crave attention, but one bird goes the extra mile to rise above the flock. Come to Suriname - South America's smallest country - to catch the main attraction: the Guianan cock-of-the-rock!
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM
Time-Lapse Journey
Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan - see the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.
12:00 PM - 12:28 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.
12:28 PM - 12:43 PM
Direct Talk
Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one.
12:43 PM - 12:55 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 kaku ('to write'). Explore the unique culture behind them.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Easy Japanese
#28 May I take photos here? / When seeking permission to do something, change the end of a verb to 'te' (for example, 'toru' [take] becomes 'totte'), then add 'mo ii desu ka'.
01:00 PM - 01:30 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.
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Dining with the Chef
From the southern islands of Okinawa comes a beloved comfort food. Chef Rika shows how to make soki soba-a warm, delicious bowl of island flavour with tender pork ribs and savoury bonito broth.
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
Document 72 Hours
A shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture holds a ceremony to thank and say goodbye to unwanted dolls every year - for three days we ask people why giving their dolls a send-off means so much to them.
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
Science View
Cutting-edge research has shown that parasites add to the complexity and diversity of the ecosystem - discoveries in Japan have linked coexistence with parasites to autoimmune disease treatment.
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
Journeys in Japan
On the beautiful coastline of Kihoku Town (Mie Pref.), George Cockle discovers a river of miraculous clarity.
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 - 05:45 PM
Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.
05:45 PM - 05:55 PM
Dig More Japan!
From lively summer festivals, to ones held in autumn to show thanks for an abundant harvest, every area of Japan has its own unique celebrations. Let's dig, a little deeper.
05:55 PM - 06:00 PM
Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Rice Gratin with White Miso Sauce. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
06:00 PM - 06:30 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.
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Dining with the Chef
From the southern islands of Okinawa comes a beloved comfort food. Chef Rika shows how to make soki soba-a warm, delicious bowl of island flavour with tender pork ribs and savoury bonito broth.
07:00 PM - 07:28 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.
07:28 PM - 07:43 PM
Direct Talk
Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one.
07:43 PM - 07:48 PM
On the Wings 5min.
Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature-rich Amami Oshima island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
07:48 PM - 07:55 PM
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.
07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Sacred Cranes: Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground - they've been lured to a falconry preserve...
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Today's Close-Up
Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Document 72 Hours
A shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture holds a ceremony to thank and say goodbye to unwanted dolls every year - for three days we ask people why giving their dolls a send-off means so much to them.
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
Science View
Cutting-edge research has shown that parasites add to the complexity and diversity of the ecosystem - discoveries in Japan have linked coexistence with parasites to autoimmune disease treatment.
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
Journeys in Japan
On the beautiful coastline of Kihoku Town (Mie Pref.), George Cockle discovers a river of miraculous clarity.
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
Dining with the Chef
From the southern islands of Okinawa comes a beloved comfort food. Chef Rika shows how to make soki soba-a warm, delicious bowl of island flavour with tender pork ribs and savoury bonito broth.
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 - 12:45 AM
Activate Your Japanese!
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.
12:45 AM - 12:55 AM
Dig More Japan!
From lively summer festivals, to ones held in autumn to show thanks for an abundant harvest, every area of Japan has its own unique celebrations. Let's dig, a little deeper.
12:55 AM - 01:00 AM
Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Rice Gratin with White Miso Sauce. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!