11:55 PM - 12:00 AM
Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Beef with Kombu Dashi Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking in five minutes with Master Chef Saito, who bases his cooking on traditional Japanese techniques!
12:00 AM - 12:10 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.
12:10 AM - 12:30 AM
Biz Stream Special Edition
A Tour less Travelled: This episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Dive in Tokyo
Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.
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 - 01:30 AM
My Street Piano
Kumamoto is recovering from the 2016 earthquake - a piano is placed in a shopping arcade for a limited period and people stop to play from their heart.
01:30 AM - 01:45 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?
01:45 AM - 02:00 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.
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 - 02:20 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
A week into a new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct - the shadows they create enable a demon, oni, to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.
02:20 AM - 02:30 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.
02:30 AM - 03:00 AM
Frontrunners
This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.
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
A Tour less Travelled: This episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.
03:23 AM - 03:30 AM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?
03:30 AM - 04:00 AM
Science View
This episode explores the evolutionary factors behind our appetite for umami and other tastes, and how long looks deepen our bonds with dogs.
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 - 04:23 AM
Biz Stream Special Edition
A Tour less Travelled: This episode shows how services offering immersive cultural experiences are helping attract travellers to lesser-known towns and cities in Japan.
04:23 AM - 04:30 AM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Yasutsuna (Onikirimaru), a blade that was used to defeat a terrible demon.
04:30 AM - 05:00 AM
Kabuki Kool
Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes - actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period.
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 - 05:25 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.
05:25 AM - 05:30 AM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction - these are flavours that have been passed down for generations.
05:30 AM - 06:00 AM
Dive in Tokyo
Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.
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 - 06:20 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
A week into a new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct - the shadows they create enable a demon, oni, to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.
06:20 AM - 06:30 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.
06:30 AM - 06:45 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?
06:45 AM - 07:00 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.
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 - 07:30 AM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Bug-Based Business Ideas Take Flight: From mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Frontrunners
This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.
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
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.
08:25 AM - 08:30 AM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction - these are flavours that have been passed down for generations.
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Kabuki Kool
Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes - actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period.
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
Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Western architecture - a piano is placed inside the station and people stop to play from their hearts.
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Science View
This episode explores the evolutionary factors behind our appetite for umami and other tastes, and how long looks deepen our bonds with dogs.
10:00 AM - 10:15 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.
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Dive in Tokyo
Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.
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 - 11:28 AM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
Learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter, as the nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.
11:28 AM - 11:43 AM
Direct Talk
Muta Yoca is an artist whose vibrant and dynamic pieces are based on the Kutani-yaki style of ceramics; we speak with Muta about her global popularity and how she creates art unburdened by convention.
11:43 AM - 11:55 AM
Brown Gold
Through using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer has developed its own original flavour and breathed new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life - S1 Ep3
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter; this chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
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 - 12:30 PM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Bug-Based Business Ideas Take Flight: From mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.
12:30 PM - 12:45 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?
12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.
01:00 PM - 01:10 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.
01:10 PM - 01:20 PM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
A week into a new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct - the shadows they create enable a demon, oni, to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.
01:20 PM - 01:30 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.
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Frontrunners
This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.
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
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.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo - S1 Ep34
Japan is likely the only country to have incorporated gobo, a root vegetable, into its diet on a wide scale - witness novel and traditional harvesting methods and feast your eyes on unique dishes.
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 - 03:25 PM
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.
03:25 PM - 03:30 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.
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Dive in Tokyo
Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.
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 - 04:30 PM
My Street Piano
Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Western architecture - a piano is placed inside the station and people stop to play from their hearts.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Kabuki Kool
Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes - actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period.
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 - 05:20 PM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
A week into a new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct - the shadows they create enable a demon, oni, to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.
05:20 PM - 05:30 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.
05:30 PM - 05:45 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?
05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.
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 - 06:23 PM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Bug-Based Business Ideas Take Flight: From mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.
06:23 PM - 06:28 PM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Yasutsuna (Onikirimaru), a blade that was used to defeat a terrible demon.
06:28 PM - 06:43 PM
Direct Talk
Muta Yoca is an artist whose vibrant and dynamic pieces are based on the Kutani-yaki style of ceramics; we speak with Muta about her global popularity and how she creates art unburdened by convention.
06:43 PM - 06:55 PM
Brown Gold
Through using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer has developed its own original flavour and breathed new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.
06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life - S1 Ep3
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter; this chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Biz Stream
Rehab Reimagined: From home-made activities to interactive digital technology, this episode focuses on different approaches to physical therapy.
07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Frontrunners
This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.
08:00 PM - 08:10 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.
08:10 PM - 08:20 PM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
A week into a new year, giant torches are lit in a shrine precinct - the shadows they create enable a demon, oni, to go to a river and cleanse people of troubles. This is Oniyo: the night of the oni.
08:20 PM - 08:30 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.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo - S1 Ep34
Japan is likely the only country to have incorporated gobo, a root vegetable, into its diet on a wide scale - witness novel and traditional harvesting methods and feast your eyes on unique dishes.
09:00 PM - 09:10 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.
09:10 PM - 09:25 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.
09:25 PM - 09:30 PM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction - these are flavours that have been passed down for generations.
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Dive in Tokyo
Nippori is known as one of Japan's top districts for textiles. The hillsides are home to many Buddhist temples that historically became sightseeing spots known for nature and picturesque views.
10:00 PM - 10:10 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.
10:10 PM - 10:23 PM
Biz Stream Special Edition
Bug-Based Business Ideas Take Flight: From mushroom waste-eating beetles to an anti-reflective film based on the properties of a moth's eye, this episode features insect-inspired business ideas.
10:23 PM - 10:30 PM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?
10:30 PM - 10:45 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?
10:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers.
11:00 PM - 11:10 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.
11:10 PM - 11:25 PM
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.
11:25 PM - 11:30 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.
11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Kabuki Kool
Kabuki often depicts traditional Japanese dishes - actor Kataoka Ainosuke introduces scenes with several examples and teaches us about what foods were popular in the Edo period.