12:55 AM - 01:00 AM
Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Dashimaki Omelette. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!
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
Biz Stream Special Edition
An easily applicable paste can dramatically bolster the resiliency of masonry walls while a treatment can make removing heavy stains from a variety of surfaces much easier.
01:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Dive in Tokyo
We visit Akasaka, a commercial district in the heart of Tokyo - as we explore, we learn how the hilly terrain shaped its development as a hub for politicians, business leaders and foreign dignitaries.
02:00 AM - 02:15 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.
02:15 AM - 02:30 AM
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.
02:30 AM - 02:45 AM
Direct Talk
Ishikawa Mao is an award-winning photographer who has been documenting the lives of people in Okinawa for 50 years - she talks about what she wants to express through her work.
02:45 AM - 03:00 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.
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 - 03:23 AM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Factories are introducing visual-based tools for workers to boost communication and performance.
03:23 AM - 03:30 AM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 27 people don't own a smartphone - we follow a man who chose not to own one and his reasons not to. What has he gained in life by giving up his smartphone, a modern-day necessity and obsession?
03:30 AM - 04:00 AM
Frontrunners
We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.
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
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance. Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth. Children present the same pieces.
04:20 AM - 04:30 AM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Our focus this time is on honey - innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavours in this fascinating world of honey.
04:30 AM - 05:00 AM
Science View
There is hardly a greater paradise than Japan for cat lovers - researchers here explore subjects such as the evolutionary reason for cuteness and how cat DNA may help treat kidney disease.
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 - 05:23 AM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Factories are introducing visual-based tools for workers to boost communication and performance.
05:23 AM - 05:30 AM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a famous swordsmith's blade that was cherished by the shoguns who ruled Edo-period Japan.
05:30 AM - 06:00 AM
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 'Numazu', a play in which a chance meeting leads to tragic consequences as the divided loyalties of family and duty tear three people apart.
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 - 06:25 AM
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.
06:25 AM - 06:30 AM
Ramen Japan 5min.
The unique garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen is a bowl of resilience!
06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
Dive in Tokyo
We visit Akasaka, a commercial district in the heart of Tokyo - as we explore, we learn how the hilly terrain shaped its development as a hub for politicians, business leaders and foreign dignitaries.
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 - 07:23 AM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Factories are introducing visual-based tools for workers to boost communication and performance.
07:23 AM - 07:30 AM
Passing the Torch of Peace
Ari Beser's grandfather served on the planes that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Harada Kosuzu's grandfather survived both. Now they are fighting for a world without nuclear weapons.
07:30 AM - 07:45 AM
Direct Talk
Ishikawa Mao is an award-winning photographer who has been documenting the lives of people in Okinawa for 50 years - she talks about what she wants to express through her work.
07:45 AM - 08:00 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.
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 - 08:25 AM
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.
08:25 AM - 08:30 AM
Hit the Road 5min.
Let's take a drive in Saitama and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems - from Omiya we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train, trying local dishes and washi paper crafting en route.
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Frontrunners
We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.
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
My Street Piano
On the fourth floor of a terminal inside Chubu Centrair International Airport sits a white piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 'Numazu', a play in which a chance meeting leads to tragic consequences as the divided loyalties of family and duty tear three people apart.
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 - 10:20 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance. Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth. Children present the same pieces.
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Our focus this time is on honey - innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavours in this fascinating world of honey.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Science View
There is hardly a greater paradise than Japan for cat lovers - researchers here explore subjects such as the evolutionary reason for cuteness and how cat DNA may help treat kidney disease.
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
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dive in Tokyo
We visit Akasaka, a commercial district in the heart of Tokyo - as we explore, we learn how the hilly terrain shaped its development as a hub for politicians, business leaders and foreign dignitaries.
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 - 12:28 PM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Factories are introducing visual-based tools for workers to boost communication and performance.
12:28 PM - 12:43 PM
Direct Talk
Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specialises in detecting underground cavities - he discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.
12:43 PM - 12:48 PM
Japan Delish 5min.
Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - how did Jimbocho in Tokyo become a curry town?
12:48 PM - 12:55 PM
On the Wings 5min.
Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...
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
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.
01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Direct Talk
Ishikawa Mao is an award-winning photographer who has been documenting the lives of people in Okinawa for 50 years - she talks about what she wants to express through her work.
01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.
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
On the fourth floor of a terminal inside Chubu Centrair International Airport sits a white piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Frontrunners
We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.
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 - 03:20 PM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance. Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth. Children present the same pieces.
03:20 PM - 03:30 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Our focus this time is on honey - innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavours in this fascinating world of honey.
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo - S1 Ep46
Hamo, the pike conger with a fierce look, is deeply tied to Kyoto's food culture - explore impressive bone-cutting techniques, local fishing methods, and mouth-watering regional dishes.
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
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.
04:25 PM - 04:30 PM
Ramen Japan 5min.
The unique garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen is a bowl of resilience!
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Dive in Tokyo
We visit Akasaka, a commercial district in the heart of Tokyo - as we explore, we learn how the hilly terrain shaped its development as a hub for politicians, business leaders and foreign dignitaries.
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
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.
05:25 PM - 05:30 PM
Hit the Road 5min.
Let's take a drive in Saitama and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems - from Omiya we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train, trying local dishes and washi paper crafting en route.
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 'Numazu', a play in which a chance meeting leads to tragic consequences as the divided loyalties of family and duty tear three people apart.
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
My Street Piano
On the fourth floor of a terminal inside Chubu Centrair International Airport sits a white piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.
06:30 PM - 06:45 PM
Direct Talk
Ishikawa Mao is an award-winning photographer who has been documenting the lives of people in Okinawa for 50 years - she talks about what she wants to express through her work.
06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.
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 - 07:23 PM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Factories are introducing visual-based tools for workers to boost communication and performance.
07:23 PM - 07:28 PM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 27 people don't own a smartphone - we follow a man who chose not to own one and his reasons not to. What has he gained in life by giving up his smartphone, a modern-day necessity and obsession?
07:28 PM - 07:43 PM
Direct Talk
Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specialises in detecting underground cavities - he discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.
07:43 PM - 07:48 PM
Japan Delish 5min.
Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - how did Jimbocho in Tokyo become a curry town?
07:48 PM - 07:55 PM
On the Wings 5min.
Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.
07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Science View
There is hardly a greater paradise than Japan for cat lovers - researchers here explore subjects such as the evolutionary reason for cuteness and how cat DNA may help treat kidney disease.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Frontrunners
We follow a unique initiative led by expert horse-handler Iwama Takashi as he strives to harness the potential of horse-drawn carts to provide renewable electricity to off-grid communities in Senegal.
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
Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance. Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth. Children present the same pieces.
09:25 PM - 09:30 PM
Passing the Torch of Peace
Ari Beser's grandfather served on the planes that dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Harada Kosuzu's grandfather survived both. Now they are fighting for a world without nuclear weapons.
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo - S1 Ep46
Hamo, the pike conger with a fierce look, is deeply tied to Kyoto's food culture - explore impressive bone-cutting techniques, local fishing methods, and mouth-watering regional dishes.
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 - 10:30 PM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Factories are introducing visual-based tools for workers to boost communication and performance.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Dive in Tokyo
We visit Akasaka, a commercial district in the heart of Tokyo - as we explore, we learn how the hilly terrain shaped its development as a hub for politicians, business leaders and foreign dignitaries.
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
Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Our focus this time is on honey - innovations like urban beekeeping are born of a global bee crisis. Differing flowers and environments offer infinite flavours in this fascinating world of honey.
11:25 PM - 11:30 PM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a famous swordsmith's blade that was cherished by the shoguns who ruled Edo-period Japan.
11:30 PM - 11:45 PM
Direct Talk
Ishikawa Mao is an award-winning photographer who has been documenting the lives of people in Okinawa for 50 years - she talks about what she wants to express through her work.
11:45 PM - 12:00 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, super-absorbent towels.
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
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores 'Numazu', a play in which a chance meeting leads to tragic consequences as the divided loyalties of family and duty tear three people apart.