NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 Making an international specialist
A Nagoya graduate school has trained students from developing countries to become nation leading specialists for many years. This program will explore how the school makes an international specialist.
06:25 ANIMATION X PARALYMPICS
Para-sport meets anime ahead of Tokyo 2020. The 5-a-side football episode which story was directed by Yoichi Takahashi, the creator of the popular manga and animation series "Captain Tsubasa".
06:30 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Ginger Pork Salad (2) Dried Scallops and Ginger Rice (3) Instant Ginger Soup. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with Rika's fun lesson!
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:10 JAPANGLE
JAPANGLE is a series of educational entertainment programs that put a spotlight on various aspects of Japan. This episode is Public Rest Rooms.
07:30 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
07:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Tamgaly.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 Home Sweet Tokyo
With the school canteen out of commission, parents must prepare lunchboxes. Alice's pleas to her father to make a cute Japanese lunchbox falls on deaf ears.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 23, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:10 SONGS OF TOKYO Part3
Top artists representing the music of modern-day Tokyo perform powerful hit tunes. DA PUMP, Daichi Miura, and [ALEXANDROS].
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 #TOKYO
Join us as we explore Shinjuku's vibrant nightlife. We'll swing by a new information center which has over 600 visitors daily. Keywords on this tour include #Samurai, #Neon, and #Goldengai.
10:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The Tama River runs through Tokyo. It's home to Ayu, the queen of freshwater streams. Every year 10 million of them go upstream to spawn. But many invasive species are intruding on their oasis now.
10:50 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Five-Storey Pagodas.
10:55 Blends
The kokyu is Japan's only bowed string instrument. Blends features popular Western songs covered with traditional Japanese instruments.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 NHK WORLD PRIME
NHK WORLD PRIME brings you a world of mainly documentaries, and more.Tune in to see special select programs on all sorts of topics and genres.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 Dining with the Chef
Today's recipe: (1) Ginger Pork Salad (2) Dried Scallops and Ginger Rice (3) Instant Ginger Soup. You can cook modern Japanese home meals by yourself with Rika's fun lesson!
12:40 Dive into UKIYO-E
This episode explores the charm and appeal of Utagawa Hiroshige's world-known Ukiyo-e print depicting rain pouring over a bridge, and introduces the Japanese perspective towards rain.
12:50 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-11.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:10 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
13:35 Direct Talk
Nousaku Corporation developed the world's first 100% tin tableware. We asked president Katsuji Nousaku about his hopes of revitalizing the traditional metalworking area where his company is based.
13:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Tamgaly.
13:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "You Don't Believe it! #1"..
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 Anime Supernova
Hiroshi Miyamoto is an up-and-coming director who helms feature-length films based on the Pretty Cure anime series. He uses cutting-edge technology to bring his 3D characters to life.
14:25 Hokkaido in Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Kushiro Marsh.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 23, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
14:57 Easy Japanese
#15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu."
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:10 SONGS OF TOKYO Part3
Top artists representing the music of modern-day Tokyo perform powerful hit tunes. DA PUMP, Daichi Miura, and [ALEXANDROS].
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 #TOKYO
Join us as we explore Shinjuku's vibrant nightlife. We'll swing by a new information center which has over 600 visitors daily. Keywords on this tour include #Samurai, #Neon, and #Goldengai.
16:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The Tama River runs through Tokyo. It's home to Ayu, the queen of freshwater streams. Every year 10 million of them go upstream to spawn. But many invasive species are intruding on their oasis now.
16:50 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Five-Storey Pagodas.
16:55 Blends
The kokyu is Japan's only bowed string instrument. Blends features popular Western songs covered with traditional Japanese instruments.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 NHK WORLD PRIME
NHK WORLD PRIME brings you a world of mainly documentaries, and more.Tune in to see special select programs on all sorts of topics and genres.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:10 Home Sweet Tokyo
The family heads out for a special dinner on the wedding anniversary. But a battle of male pride between the father and son in-laws takes an unforeseen turn over the dinner table.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 23, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:10 Today's Close-Up
This cutting-edge program brings you the latest information on Japanese society, probing trending issues from diverse and critical perspectives.
19:35 Direct Talk
Internationally renowned architect Toyo Ito seeks not only to refine design and function, but also build architecture that understands how people actually live. What is his vision for architecture?
19:50 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Tamgaly.
19:55 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "You Don't Believe it! #1"..
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:10 SONGS OF TOKYO Part3
Top artists representing the music of modern-day Tokyo perform powerful hit tunes. DA PUMP, Daichi Miura, and [ALEXANDROS].
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
21:10 COOL JAPAN
Some behavioral trends of foreigners are quite different and perplexing to the Japanese. In this episode we highlight some typical examples and hear the foreigners explain the rationales behind them.
21:55 Easy Japanese
#15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu."
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 #TOKYO
Join us as we explore Shinjuku's vibrant nightlife. We'll swing by a new information center which has over 600 visitors daily. Keywords on this tour include #Samurai, #Neon, and #Goldengai.
22:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The Tama River runs through Tokyo. It's home to Ayu, the queen of freshwater streams. Every year 10 million of them go upstream to spawn. But many invasive species are intruding on their oasis now.
22:50 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Five-Storey Pagodas.
22:55 Blends
The kokyu is Japan's only bowed string instrument. Blends features popular Western songs covered with traditional Japanese instruments.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 NHK WORLD PRIME
NHK WORLD PRIME brings you a world of mainly documentaries, and more.Tune in to see special select programs on all sorts of topics and genres.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:10 Somewhere Street
Jerez is in Andalusia, southern Spain, famous for flamenco and sherry. In this episode, we stroll around the streets of Jerez.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:10 NHK Documentary
Since the dawn of mankind, people have dreamt of living longer, healthier lives. Now, the power of messaging molecules within our body could significantly affect how long - and how well - we live.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:10 Anime Supernova
Hiroshi Miyamoto is an up-and-coming director who helms feature-length films based on the Pretty Cure anime series. He uses cutting-edge technology to bring his 3D characters to life.
02:25 Hokkaido in Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Kushiro Marsh.
02:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 24, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
02:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
02:57 Easy Japanese
#15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu."
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:10 SONGS OF TOKYO Part3
Top artists representing the music of modern-day Tokyo perform powerful hit tunes. DA PUMP, Daichi Miura, and [ALEXANDROS].
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:10 #TOKYO
Join us as we explore Shinjuku's vibrant nightlife. We'll swing by a new information center which has over 600 visitors daily. Keywords on this tour include #Samurai, #Neon, and #Goldengai.
04:25 Darwin's Amazing Animals
The Tama River runs through Tokyo. It's home to Ayu, the queen of freshwater streams. Every year 10 million of them go upstream to spawn. But many invasive species are intruding on their oasis now.
04:50 BEGIN Japanology mini
Trivia on aspects of Japan's unique culture and products that reflect the aesthetic sense and values of the Japanese people. Today: Five-Storey Pagodas.
04:55 Blends
The kokyu is Japan's only bowed string instrument. Blends features popular Western songs covered with traditional Japanese instruments.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:10 NHK WORLD PRIME
NHK WORLD PRIME brings you a world of mainly documentaries, and more.Tune in to see special select programs on all sorts of topics and genres.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 great gear
[Transform the Way You Drive, CEATEC 2018, Rise of the Mirrorless] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
06:40 Direct Talk
Internationally renowned architect Toyo Ito seeks not only to refine design and function, but also build architecture that understands how people actually live. What is his vision for architecture?
06:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Gusuku Sites of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:10 NHK Documentary
Since the dawn of mankind, people have dreamt of living longer, healthier lives. Now, the power of messaging molecules within our body could significantly affect how long - and how well - we live.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 Anime Supernova
Hiroshi Miyamoto is an up-and-coming director who helms feature-length films based on the Pretty Cure anime series. He uses cutting-edge technology to bring his 3D characters to life.
08:25 Hokkaido in Focus
The charms of the northern island of Hokkaido, one of Japan's most photogenic areas, are presented through the perspectives and works of top photographers who have settled down there. Kushiro Marsh.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 24, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
08:57 Easy Japanese
#15 To the monkey hot spring, please. / To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and "made onegai-shimasu."
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:10 SONGS OF TOKYO Part4
Top artists representing the music of modern-day Tokyo perform powerful hit tunes. NEWS, Sayuri Ishikawa, and KANJANI8.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:10 Kids Meet the World
Forthcoming Tokyo 2020 is now stimulating the international exchange. The research groups of the kids meet the world by creating own video reports.
10:35 Teach me Ninjya Sensei
Welcome to NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation. Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: How to use chopsticks.
10:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Takanegahara Plateau, located in the Taisetsu Mountain Range. Our program host hikes toward the 2,000 meter-high peaks, and observes brown bears and a northern pika.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:10 Face To Face
In September 2018, Japan's space agency, JAXA became the first to land a robotic explorer on an asteroid. We'll be hearing all about it from Dr. Hitoshi Kuninaka, a key player in its success.
11:40 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
Listeners of NHK WORLD-JAPAN's Indonesian service often want to know about Muslim life in Japan. Reporter Sri Lestari introduces initiatives that let Muslims feel at ease in Japan.
11:50 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: A Forest Garden Created by Cattle.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:10 great gear
[Transform the Way You Drive, CEATEC 2018, Rise of the Mirrorless] "great gear" brings you the latest products born from unique Japanese ideas and technologies.
12:40 Direct Talk
Robots will one day become a part of our everyday lives. Zhou Jian believes that letting children learn about robots and get used to the idea of living with them is an important part of education.
12:55 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Gusuku Sites of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:10 NHK Documentary
Since the dawn of mankind, people have dreamt of living longer, healthier lives. Now, the power of messaging molecules within our body could significantly affect how long - and how well - we live.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:10 Home Sweet Tokyo
The family heads out for a special dinner on the wedding anniversary. But a battle of male pride between the father and son in-laws takes an unforeseen turn over the dinner table.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 24, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:10 SONGS OF TOKYO Part4
Top artists representing the music of modern-day Tokyo perform powerful hit tunes. NEWS, Sayuri Ishikawa, and KANJANI8.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:10 Kids Meet the World
Forthcoming Tokyo 2020 is now stimulating the international exchange. The research groups of the kids meet the world by creating own video reports.
16:35 Teach me Ninjya Sensei
Welcome to NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation. Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: How to use chopsticks.
16:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Takanegahara Plateau, located in the Taisetsu Mountain Range. Our program host hikes toward the 2,000 meter-high peaks, and observes brown bears and a northern pika.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:10 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
Listeners of NHK WORLD-JAPAN's Indonesian service often want to know about Muslim life in Japan. Reporter Sri Lestari introduces initiatives that let Muslims feel at ease in Japan.
17:20 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: A Forest Garden Created by Cattle.
17:30 GRAND SUMO LIVE
NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO November Tournament final day action live from the Fukuoka Kokusai Center, as the tournament champion and special prize winners are decided.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:10 NHK Documentary
Since the dawn of mankind, people have dreamt of living longer, healthier lives. Now, the power of messaging molecules within our body could significantly affect how long - and how well - we live.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:10 SONGS OF TOKYO Part4
Top artists representing the music of modern-day Tokyo perform powerful hit tunes. NEWS, Sayuri Ishikawa, and KANJANI8.
21:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
21:10 Direct Talk
Dale Dougherty founded Make magazine and Maker Faire to counter consumer culture and revive the DIY spirit among generations of tech-savvy enthusiasts. He talks about the importance of being a maker.
21:25 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "Is it near here?" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! And you'll realize "Japanese is easy"!
21:40 Little Charo
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-11.
21:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Japanology Plus" on school lunch. In this episode, you can see its background, history of menu, an unknown topic, and a restaurant serving some dishes from school lunch menu.
21:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Deep-fried Mackerel Tatsuta-style
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:10 Kids Meet the World
Forthcoming Tokyo 2020 is now stimulating the international exchange. The research groups of the kids meet the world by creating own video reports.
22:35 Teach me Ninjya Sensei
Welcome to NHK WORLD-JAPAN's first original short animation. Learn everything you wanted to know about Japan through the eyes of Ninja Sensei. Today's Lesson: How to use chopsticks.
22:40 Wild Hokkaido!
Our stage this time is Takanegahara Plateau, located in the Taisetsu Mountain Range. Our program host hikes toward the 2,000 meter-high peaks, and observes brown bears and a northern pika.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:10 Face To Face
In September 2018, Japan's space agency, JAXA became the first to land a robotic explorer on an asteroid. We'll be hearing all about it from Dr. Hitoshi Kuninaka, a key player in its success.
23:40 WHAT'S YOUR CONNECTION?
Listeners of NHK WORLD-JAPAN's Indonesian service often want to know about Muslim life in Japan. Reporter Sri Lestari introduces initiatives that let Muslims feel at ease in Japan.
23:50 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: A Forest Garden Created by Cattle.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 J-Trip Plan
Visit UNESCO-listed Hiraizumi, an ancient political and cultural center in Iwate Pref., and experience a Buddhist paradise. And get tips on taking humorous photos in the streets of downtown Osaka.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:10 Direct Talk
Akiko Horiba works in conflict zones across Asia to end violence by laying groundwork for peace. We spoke to her about how she supports the peace mediation process, and her passion for peacebuilding.
06:25 Inspiring Landscapes
This program portrays the natural beauty still to be found all over Japan by following the scenery and wildlife through the seasons. Today: Shari River, Hokkaido.
06:40 Satoyama
Satoyama: a place where people are a part of the natural ecosystem. We will visit one Japanese satoyama where life is abundant and interconnected. Today: Wild Grass Preserved with Woven Baskets.
06:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Japanology Plus" on school lunch. In this episode, you can see its background, history of menu, an unknown topic, and a restaurant serving some dishes from school lunch menu.
06:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Deep-fried Mackerel Tatsuta-style
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:10 J-MELO
This week's show features more musical discoveries in Oita. Tenor singer Masafumi Akikawa explores the life, work, and local roots of a pioneer of modern Japanese music, the composer Rentaro Taki.
07:40 PythagoraSwitch mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "You Don't Believe it! #1"..
07:45 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "Is it near here?" in Japanese. Learn useful phrases and cool kanji! And you'll realize "Japanese is easy"!
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:10 Home Sweet Tokyo
The family heads out for a special dinner on the wedding anniversary. But a battle of male pride between the father and son in-laws takes an unforeseen turn over the dinner table.
08:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 25, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
08:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:10 Direct Talk
Yaskawa Electric is one of the world's four big manufacturers of industrial robots. We speak with company president Hiroshi Ogasawara about the Chinese market and the future of industrial robotics.
09:25 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program,introducing the unique environment,festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan.Yoshino:A 1300 year old Road to Enlightenment
09:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Sado Island - Into the Mystic Dreams.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
We join designer Kotoha Yokozawa behind-the-scenes as she prepares for her first solo catwalk. Her unique and honest approach to fashion are a refreshing sight in the Japanese fashion industry.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Inside Lens
This episode is a self-documentary. The director once a certificated "gifted child" by S. Korean government struggles to know what she is. By filming her own family, she tries to find her way to go.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 Direct Talk
Dale Dougherty founded Make magazine and Maker Faire to counter consumer culture and revive the DIY spirit among generations of tech-savvy enthusiasts. He talks about the importance of being a maker.
12:45 World Heritage Wonders
Drawing on a vast archive of high-quality video and still images, NHK and UNESCO present the beauty and mystique of our shared heritage in an inspiring documentary series. Today: Tamgaly.
12:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
This time we introduce "Japanology Plus" on school lunch. In this episode, you can see its background, history of menu, an unknown topic, and a restaurant serving some dishes from school lunch menu.
12:55 Your Japanese Kitchen mini
Each edition of this five-minute program presents Harumi Kurihara's recipe for a simple, delicious, easy-to-make dish selected from "Your Japanese Kitchen". Today: Deep-fried Mackerel Tatsuta-style
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 J-MELO
This week's show features more musical discoveries in Oita. Tenor singer Masafumi Akikawa explores the life, work, and local roots of a pioneer of modern Japanese music, the composer Rentaro Taki.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 25, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
14:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Sado Island - Into the Mystic Dreams.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
We join designer Kotoha Yokozawa behind-the-scenes as she prepares for her first solo catwalk. Her unique and honest approach to fashion are a refreshing sight in the Japanese fashion industry.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Inside Lens
This episode is a self-documentary. The director once a certificated "gifted child" by S. Korean government struggles to know what she is. By filming her own family, she tries to find her way to go.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 GRAND SUMO Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today we feature higher-ranked wrestlers' best bouts from Nov. 25, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
18:55 Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:27 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 J-MELO
This week's show features more musical discoveries in Oita. Tenor singer Masafumi Akikawa explores the life, work, and local roots of a pioneer of modern Japanese music, the composer Rentaro Taki.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Inside Lens
This episode is a self-documentary. The director once a certificated "gifted child" by S. Korean government struggles to know what she is. By filming her own family, she tries to find her way to go.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:40 Direct Talk
Twinbird is an electric appliance maker based in a Niigata city known for craftsmanship. We speak with CEO Shigeaki Nomizu about listening to every comment from the customer, no matter how small.
21:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program,introducing the unique environment,festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan.Yoshino:A 1300 year old Road to Enlightenment
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Sado Island - Into the Mystic Dreams.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
We join designer Kotoha Yokozawa behind-the-scenes as she prepares for her first solo catwalk. Her unique and honest approach to fashion are a refreshing sight in the Japanese fashion industry.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Japanology Plus
Coffee: Japan's approach to a global staple. Each time, Peter Barakan meets experts with fascinating cultural insights, while Matt Alt presents an entertaining take on the same theme.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Medical Frontiers
Even minor leg or foot problems can lead to serious health issues - some requiring amputation. Find out how experts at a Japanese medical center are working to tackle the issue, and save limbs.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 The Mark of Beauty
Shojin cuisine, cooked in accordance with Buddhist law, includes no meat or fish, and has survived to this day in many different ways. Come get a taste of the delectable world of Shojin.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Sado Island - Into the Mystic Dreams.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS
We join designer Kotoha Yokozawa behind-the-scenes as she prepares for her first solo catwalk. Her unique and honest approach to fashion are a refreshing sight in the Japanese fashion industry.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Inside Lens
This episode is a self-documentary. The director once a certificated "gifted child" by S. Korean government struggles to know what she is. By filming her own family, she tries to find her way to go.
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
06:30 J-Trip Plan
Visit UNESCO-listed Hiraizumi, an ancient political and cultural center in Iwate Pref., and experience a Buddhist paradise. And get tips on taking humorous photos in the streets of downtown Osaka.
07:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
07:30 Medical Frontiers
Even minor leg or foot problems can lead to serious health issues - some requiring amputation. Find out how experts at a Japanese medical center are working to tackle the issue, and save limbs.
08:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
08:30 The Mark of Beauty
Shojin cuisine, cooked in accordance with Buddhist law, includes no meat or fish, and has survived to this day in many different ways. Come get a taste of the delectable world of Shojin.
09:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
09:30 Journeys in Japan
John Daub visits Houki-cho (Tottori Pref.), where an ancient religious ritual is kept alive. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
10:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
10:30 imagine-nation
Special episode by public recording from Shizuoka Prefecture. Shizuoka became one of the major centers of "Hobbies." Especially in the plastic model industry, we focus on the attraction behind it.
11:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
11:30 Document 72 Hours
Each autumn, a tent village pops up in a picturesque valley in Japan's Northern Alps. The reasons campers come here are as colorful as their tents. For 3 days, we listened to their stories.
11:55 Easy Japanese
#16 This is a world-famous hot spring. / Learn the type of adjective that end with "na" and enjoy more ways expressing your impressions of something.
12:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
12:30 J-Trip Plan
Visit UNESCO-listed Hiraizumi, an ancient political and cultural center in Iwate Pref., and experience a Buddhist paradise. And get tips on taking humorous photos in the streets of downtown Osaka.
13:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
13:30 Medical Frontiers
Even minor leg or foot problems can lead to serious health issues - some requiring amputation. Find out how experts at a Japanese medical center are working to tackle the issue, and save limbs.
14:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
14:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: The Village of Lacquerware -Noto Peninsula-.
15:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
15:30 Journeys in Japan
John Daub visits Houki-cho (Tottori Pref.), where an ancient religious ritual is kept alive. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
16:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
16:30 imagine-nation
Special episode by public recording from Shizuoka Prefecture. Shizuoka became one of the major centers of "Hobbies." Especially in the plastic model industry, we focus on the attraction behind it.
17:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
17:30 Document 72 Hours
Each autumn, a tent village pops up in a picturesque valley in Japan's Northern Alps. The reasons campers come here are as colorful as their tents. For 3 days, we listened to their stories.
17:55 Easy Japanese
#16 This is a world-famous hot spring. / Learn the type of adjective that end with "na" and enjoy more ways expressing your impressions of something.
18:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
18:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: The Village of Lacquerware -Noto Peninsula-.
19:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
19:30 Medical Frontiers
Even minor leg or foot problems can lead to serious health issues - some requiring amputation. Find out how experts at a Japanese medical center are working to tackle the issue, and save limbs.
20:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
20:30 Document 72 Hours
Each autumn, a tent village pops up in a picturesque valley in Japan's Northern Alps. The reasons campers come here are as colorful as their tents. For 3 days, we listened to their stories.
20:55 Easy Japanese
#16 This is a world-famous hot spring. / Learn the type of adjective that end with "na" and enjoy more ways expressing your impressions of something.
21:00 NEWSROOM TOKYO
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:40 Direct Talk
Internationally renowned dancer Kaiji Moriyama is known for out-of-the-box dances where he uses his body to express abstract concepts like "katana" and "human viscera." What does dance mean to him?
21:55 Fudoki
"Fudoki" is a five-minute documentary program, introducing the unique environment, festivals and their life-style which have been preserved throughout Japan. Dewa Sanzan: The Mountains of Prayer.
22:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
22:30 Journeys in Japan
John Daub visits Houki-cho (Tottori Pref.), where an ancient religious ritual is kept alive. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
23:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
23:30 imagine-nation
Special episode by public recording from Shizuoka Prefecture. Shizuoka became one of the major centers of "Hobbies." Especially in the plastic model industry, we focus on the attraction behind it.
00:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
00:30 Trails to Tsukiji
KANTEN is a gelling agent used in traditional Japanese sweets. From confections that celebrate the seasons to new uses in fields like medicine and nursing care, we discover this wondrous ingredient.
01:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
01:30 Science View
Virtual reality technology has become one of the hottest topics. We'll look how people become immersed in a virtual world and some of the many fields in which the latest technology is being used.
02:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
02:30 At Home with Venetia in Kyoto
Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-people-friendly way of life. Today: The Village of Lacquerware -Noto Peninsula-.
03:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
03:30 Journeys in Japan
John Daub visits Houki-cho (Tottori Pref.), where an ancient religious ritual is kept alive. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
04:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
04:30 imagine-nation
Special episode by public recording from Shizuoka Prefecture. Shizuoka became one of the major centers of "Hobbies." Especially in the plastic model industry, we focus on the attraction behind it.
05:00 NHK NEWSLINE
NHK NEWSLINE delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world.
05:30 Document 72 Hours
Each autumn, a tent village pops up in a picturesque valley in Japan's Northern Alps. The reasons campers come here are as colorful as their tents. For 3 days, we listened to their stories.
05:55 Easy Japanese
#16 This is a world-famous hot spring. / Learn the type of adjective that end with "na" and enjoy more ways expressing your impressions of something.
