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 - 05:25 AM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness - we follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.
05:25 AM - 05:30 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'.
05:30 AM - 05:45 AM
Deeper Look
China's pressure in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait is increasing uncertainties in the Indo-Pacific region - former US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage offers his insights.
05:45 AM - 05:55 AM
Dig More Japan!
The World Expo is returning to Osaka after 55 years and bringing renewed global attention - we dig a little deeper into this amazing city!
05:55 AM - 06:00 AM
Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Tempura Udon. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!
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
Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway - a piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favourite melodies.
06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
Journeys in Japan
We explore Chichibu, a rustic area near Tokyo that is famous for its many festivals including a 400-year-old spectacle involving colourful handmade rockets.
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 the spring dates of seimei and kokuu. The temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialties, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves.
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
Enjoy Chef Rika's eye-opening recipes as we discover how sashimi can be served as Italian carpaccio - with a Japanese twist - and use butter and soy sauce to boost the flavour of mushrooms!
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
Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies - known for their clear silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.
08:20 AM - 08:25 AM
Carving the Spirit of Fishermen
Hokkaido / Takeya Takayuki (Model Maker): Fishing boats in the herring industry that thrived here until the 1950s featured swirling decorations that made a big impression on Hokkaido native Takeya.
08:25 AM - 08:30 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.'
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Document 72 Hours
A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula - we drive the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.
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
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.
09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Deeper Look
China's pressure in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait is increasing uncertainties in the Indo-Pacific region - former US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage offers his insights.
09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Shibuya is one of Japan's most famous tourist spots, but the low-lying city is also at risk of flooding and earthquakes - we look at Shibuya's advanced efforts to prepare for disasters.
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
Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Medical Frontiers
A Japanese hospital has succeeded in having chronic spinal cord injury patients walk without crutches in daily life by using two types of robotic devices in rehabilitation.
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
We explore Chichibu, a rustic area near Tokyo that is famous for its many festivals including a 400-year-old spectacle involving colourful handmade rockets.
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
Noda Hideki received the Distinguished Artist Award from the International Society for the Performing Arts in 2023 - in this two-part interview, he talks about theatre that transcends boundaries.
12:43 PM - 12:48 PM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth - a couple who lost their second son when two hours old talk about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.
12:48 PM - 12:55 PM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a perfect distillation of craftsmanship: Gunchomon Hyogo-gusari no Tachi.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.
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 - 01:25 PM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei and kokuu. The temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialties, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves.
01:25 PM - 01:30 PM
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'.
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Dining with the Chef
Enjoy Chef Rika's eye-opening recipes as we discover how sashimi can be served as Italian carpaccio - with a Japanese twist - and use butter and soy sauce to boost the flavour of mushrooms!
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
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.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Document 72 Hours
A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula - we drive the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.
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
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.
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Science View
Prof. Jun Takahashi succeeded Nobel laureate Prof. Shinya Yamanaka as director of Kyoto University's CiRA. Find out the goals under the new leadership as we look at the latest research on iPS cells.
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
Island Colours: Experience the colours of Amami Oshima in beautiful time-lapse footage - unique hues include 'Amami blue' ocean waters and a glossy black of silk thread that's dyed using wood and mud.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Journeys in Japan
We explore Chichibu, a rustic area near Tokyo that is famous for its many festivals including a 400-year-old spectacle involving colourful handmade rockets.
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
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.
05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Deeper Look
China's pressure in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait is increasing uncertainties in the Indo-Pacific region - former US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage offers his insights.
05:45 PM - 05:55 PM
Dig More Japan!
The World Expo is returning to Osaka after 55 years and bringing renewed global attention - we dig a little deeper into this amazing city!
05:55 PM - 06:00 PM
Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Tempura Udon. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika 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
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.
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Dining with the Chef
Enjoy Chef Rika's eye-opening recipes as we discover how sashimi can be served as Italian carpaccio - with a Japanese twist - and use butter and soy sauce to boost the flavour of mushrooms!
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
Biodiversity: Amami Oshima is a World Natural Heritage Site with rare flora and fauna including many endemic species - explore the biodiversity of its lush subtropical forests in time-lapse footage.
07:28 PM - 07:43 PM
Direct Talk
Noda Hideki received the Distinguished Artist Award from the International Society for the Performing Arts in 2023 - in this two-part interview, he talks about theatre that transcends boundaries.
07:43 PM - 07:48 PM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth - a couple who lost their second son when two hours old talk about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.
07:48 PM - 07:55 PM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a perfect distillation of craftsmanship: Gunchomon Hyogo-gusari no Tachi.
07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Today's Close-Up
Japan's logistics industry is struggling with a new cap on truck driver working hours; the government is trying to address the issue, but some say the solution is for consumers to change their habits.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Document 72 Hours
A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula - we drive the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.
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
Prof. Jun Takahashi succeeded Nobel laureate Prof. Shinya Yamanaka as director of Kyoto University's CiRA. Find out the goals under the new leadership as we look at the latest research on iPS cells.
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
Shirasu are baby Japanese anchovies - known for their clear silvery-white appearance, these tiny things are packed with umami and nutrients.
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
We explore Chichibu, a rustic area near Tokyo that is famous for its many festivals including a 400-year-old spectacle involving colourful handmade rockets.
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
Enjoy Chef Rika's eye-opening recipes as we discover how sashimi can be served as Italian carpaccio - with a Japanese twist - and use butter and soy sauce to boost the flavour of mushrooms!
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
China's pressure in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait is increasing uncertainties in the Indo-Pacific region - former US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage offers his insights.
12:45 AM - 12:55 AM
Dig More Japan!
The World Expo is returning to Osaka after 55 years and bringing renewed global attention - we dig a little deeper into this amazing city!
12:55 AM - 01:00 AM
Dining with the Chef mini
Featured recipe: Tempura Udon. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!