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
Hiking a rugged mountainous pilgrimage trail dotted with stone Buddhist statues on a peninsula in Kyushu. And, an old castle town in rural Okayama Pref. boasts a colorful, noren curtains.
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
University of Chicago economist Raghuram Rajan calls for the regeneration of local community to balance markets, as globalization leaves large pockets of society feeling powerless and left behind.
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.
06:40 Four Seasons in Japan
Japan's natural beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots.
06:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN newly starts to broadcast 2 domestic programs, "GATTEN!" and "Ask the Doctor," translating into English. Both are popular in Japan and have been broadcast for decades.
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: Tsumire-jiru Fish Ball Soup.
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, J-MELO explores musical creativity with 3 top artists. Noriyuki Makihara shares the secrets behind his hits. Dai Hirai shares a song on his ukulele. And DJ KOO invites us to his studio.
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 "Do your best! No.153 March"
07:45 Japan-easy2
Today, we'll learn how to say "I don't like this" 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 Somewhere Street
A popular tourist destination, Naha is the capital of Okinawa. We explore tourist favorites such as Kokusai Street, Sakaemachi Market and Shuri Castle, which preserves the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
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
Olympus has a 70% share of the global gastrointestinal endoscope market. But, in 2011, it was revealed that the company had been hiding massive losses. Sasa steered Olympus through this turbulent era.
09:25 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
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: Kirishima: A Town thriving on Volcanic Mountains.
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
Kiryu is a renowned textile production region in Japan--known for its traditional yet innovative styles. We meet 3 design teams that are adding their own creative artistry to Kiryu textiles.
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
There are 100,000 Buddhist nuns in Myanmar, but no nun has ever entered the university. Eaindra (16) wishes to become the first ever nun doctor in the country. Will she be able to reach her dream?
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
New York-based illustrator Yuko Shimizu followed her dreams to a successful career, creating images for America's leading publications, in a style playing on traditional Japanese techniques.
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: Kii Mountain Range.
12:50 Doki Doki! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN newly starts to broadcast 2 domestic programs, "GATTEN!" and "Ask the Doctor," translating into English. Both are popular in Japan and have been broadcast for decades.
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: Tsumire-jiru Fish Ball Soup.
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, J-MELO explores musical creativity with 3 top artists. Noriyuki Makihara shares the secrets behind his hits. Dai Hirai shares a song on his ukulele. And DJ KOO invites us to his studio.
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 HAIKU MASTERS
This episode takes place in Kanazawa, a city with a rich history still maintained today, located in Ishikawa Prefecture along the Sea of Japan. Our guest is actor Misato Tanaka.
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: Kirishima: A Town thriving on Volcanic Mountains.
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
Kiryu is a renowned textile production region in Japan--known for its traditional yet innovative styles. We meet 3 design teams that are adding their own creative artistry to Kiryu textiles.
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
There are 100,000 Buddhist nuns in Myanmar, but no nun has ever entered the university. Eaindra (16) wishes to become the first ever nun doctor in the country. Will she be able to reach her dream?
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 HAIKU MASTERS
This episode takes place in Kanazawa, a city with a rich history still maintained today, located in Ishikawa Prefecture along the Sea of Japan. Our guest is actor Misato Tanaka.
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 J-MELO
This week, J-MELO explores musical creativity with 3 top artists. Noriyuki Makihara shares the secrets behind his hits. Dai Hirai shares a song on his ukulele. And DJ KOO invites us to his studio.
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
There are 100,000 Buddhist nuns in Myanmar, but no nun has ever entered the university. Eaindra (16) wishes to become the first ever nun doctor in the country. Will she be able to reach her dream?
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
Kenichi Yoshida is a musician who plays the tsugaru-jamisen, a stringed instrument from Japan's Tohoku region. We speak with him about his efforts to share tsugaru-jamisen music with the world.
21:55 JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE
This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
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: Kirishima: A Town thriving on Volcanic Mountains.
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
Kiryu is a renowned textile production region in Japan--known for its traditional yet innovative styles. We meet 3 design teams that are adding their own creative artistry to Kiryu textiles.
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
Hidden Christians (Part 2): Japan's secret worshippers. In the 2nd half of a two-part special, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets diverse experts with valuable insights.
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
A therapy from Japan called "waon," or soothing warmth, has helped patients with heart failure. It gently raises core body temperature, and holds promise for other difficult-to-treat illnesses.
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 HAIKU MASTERS
This episode takes place in Kanazawa, a city with a rich history still maintained today, located in Ishikawa Prefecture along the Sea of Japan. Our guest is actor Misato Tanaka.
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: Kirishima: A Town thriving on Volcanic Mountains.
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
Kiryu is a renowned textile production region in Japan--known for its traditional yet innovative styles. We meet 3 design teams that are adding their own creative artistry to Kiryu textiles.
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
There are 100,000 Buddhist nuns in Myanmar, but no nun has ever entered the university. Eaindra (16) wishes to become the first ever nun doctor in the country. Will she be able to reach her dream?
