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 - 12:23 AM
Newsline In Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
12:23 AM - 12:30 AM
Chatroom Japan
A major earthquake struck central Japan on the 1st of January, 2024 - we hear from three Brazilians who were affected by it. What can we do to prepare for disasters? Please share your thoughts.
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Where We Call Home
We meet French-born Germain Guibilato - who works as a personal chef for events and special occasions in Kochi City - and Chinese Liao Haiting, a veterinary nurse in Kawaguchi in Saitama.
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 - 01:15 AM
Okinawa
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.
01:15 AM - 01:30 AM
Direct Talk
Fukushima-based poet Wago Ryoichi, who experienced the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, has received international acclaim for his collection about his disaster-stricken hometown - he talks about his poetry.
01:30 AM - 01:40 AM
Learn Japanese from the News
Department stores have unveiled 'fukubukuro' lucky bags they will offer for the 2024 New Year's holiday - amid rising prices, many will feature daily food staples to cater to cost-conscious consumers.
01:40 AM - 01:45 AM
Easy Japanese
#29 I went to listen to a piano recital. / To explain why you went somewhere, replace 'masu' in a verb (for example, 'kikimasu' [to listen] becomes 'ni ikimashita' [went to do something]).
01:45 AM - 01:55 AM
Bosai: Be Prepared
What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental wellbeing during stressful evacuations.
01:55 AM - 02:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
We introduce our broadcasts about the 2024 US presidential election in 2024 with reports and news from a Japanese point of view and the analysis of political professionals.
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 - 02:23 AM
Newsline In Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
02:23 AM - 02:30 AM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Visit Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, the setting of several Japanese myths, to meet a mischievous kitty living on a farm near the Hii River, then visit a pottery factory to see a blue-eyed cat at work.
02:30 AM - 03:00 AM
Seasoning the Seasons
This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Shirakawa-go, Thatched-Roofed World Heritage Site.
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
Newsline In Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
03:23 AM - 03:30 AM
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
03:30 AM - 04:00 AM
Biz Stream
This episode features Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines that are maintaining relevancy in a changing society by offering services to meet the needs of people in their communities.
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
Newsline In Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
04:23 AM - 04:30 AM
Is That Picture Real? - S1 Ep1
A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws a father into a panic - how should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise especially during disasters?
04:30 AM - 05:00 AM
Today's Close-Up
UNESCO recently added Japan's sake-brewing process to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list - we look at how brewers have preserved it and how some are now taking the drink in new directions.
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 - 05:15 AM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!
05:15 AM - 05:30 AM
Direct Talk
Fukushima-based poet Wago Ryoichi, who experienced the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, has received international acclaim for his collection about his disaster-stricken hometown - he talks about his poetry.
05:30 AM - 06:00 AM
Where We Call Home
We meet French-born Germain Guibilato - who works as a personal chef for events and special occasions in Kochi City - and Chinese Liao Haiting, a veterinary nurse in Kawaguchi in Saitama.
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
Autumn colours brightened in Kyoto - on the 7th floor of a station building overlooking the Kyoto Tower stands a grand piano. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
06:30 AM - 06:40 AM
Learn Japanese from the News
Department stores have unveiled 'fukubukuro' lucky bags they will offer for the 2024 New Year's holiday - amid rising prices, many will feature daily food staples to cater to cost-conscious consumers.
06:40 AM - 06:45 AM
Easy Japanese
#29 I went to listen to a piano recital. / To explain why you went somewhere, replace 'masu' in a verb (for example, 'kikimasu' [to listen] becomes 'ni ikimashita' [went to do something]).
06:45 AM - 06:55 AM
Bosai: Be Prepared
What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental wellbeing during stressful evacuations.
06:55 AM - 07:00 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
We introduce our broadcasts about the 2024 US presidential election in 2024 with reports and news from a Japanese point of view and the analysis of political professionals.
07:00 AM - 07:10 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 AM - 07:23 AM
Biz Stream Special Edition
This episode features businesses that are providing education and assistance to Japanese farmers to ensure that Japan's agriculture industry is left in capable hands.
07:23 AM - 07:30 AM
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Seasoning the Seasons
This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Shirakawa-go, Thatched-Roofed World Heritage Site.
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
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.
08:20 AM - 08:23 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'.
08:23 AM - 08:30 AM
Japan From Above: Up Close
This programme 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.
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Today's Close-Up
UNESCO recently added Japan's sake-brewing process to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list - we look at how brewers have preserved it and how some are now taking the drink in new directions.
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 - 09:15 AM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Visit Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, the setting of several Japanese myths, to meet a mischievous kitty living on a farm near the Hii River, then visit a pottery factory to see a blue-eyed cat at work.
09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Direct Talk
Bitoh Tomomi came in second place in the women's race of the 2021 Marathon des Sables, a 250km multi-stage run across the Sahara Desert - she talks about her passion for pushing her limits.
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
J-Melo
Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: seven-piece idol group CANDY TUNE, who have a big, young fanbase on social media, and Inaba Manaka, who left Juice=Juice in 2022 to launch a solo career.
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
Biz Stream Special Edition
This episode features businesses that are providing education and assistance to Japanese farmers to ensure that Japan's agriculture industry is left in capable hands.
On air
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Where We Call Home
22 minutes leftWe meet French-born Germain Guibilato - who works as a personal chef for events and special occasions in Kochi City - and Chinese Liao Haiting, a veterinary nurse in Kawaguchi in Saitama.
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
Origami Magic
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM
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.
11:40 AM - 11:55 AM
Direct Talk
Fukushima-based poet Wago Ryoichi, who experienced the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, has received international acclaim for his collection about his disaster-stricken hometown - he talks about his poetry.
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Napping Boy Dreams of Monsters: When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue - we examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.
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
This episode features businesses that are providing education and assistance to Japanese farmers to ensure that Japan's agriculture industry is left in capable hands.
12:30 PM - 12:40 PM
Learn Japanese from the News
Department stores have unveiled 'fukubukuro' lucky bags they will offer for the 2024 New Year's holiday - amid rising prices, many will feature daily food staples to cater to cost-conscious consumers.
12:40 PM - 12:45 PM
Easy Japanese
#29 I went to listen to a piano recital. / To explain why you went somewhere, replace 'masu' in a verb (for example, 'kikimasu' [to listen] becomes 'ni ikimashita' [went to do something]).
12:45 PM - 12:55 PM
Bosai: Be Prepared
What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental wellbeing during stressful evacuations.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
We introduce our broadcasts about the 2024 US presidential election in 2024 with reports and news from a Japanese point of view and the analysis of political professionals.
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 - 01:30 PM
My Street Piano
Autumn colours brightened in Kyoto - on the 7th floor of a station building overlooking the Kyoto Tower stands a grand piano. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Seasoning the Seasons
This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Shirakawa-go, Thatched-Roofed World Heritage Site.
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 - 02:25 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.
02:25 PM - 02:30 PM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Medical Frontiers
While immune checkpoint inhibitors can improve cancer survival rates, they only work in about 20 to 30 per cent of patients - we interview Japanese researchers trying to overcome this challenge.
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 - 03:23 PM
Biz Stream Special Edition
This episode features businesses that are providing education and assistance to Japanese farmers to ensure that Japan's agriculture industry is left in capable hands.
03:23 PM - 03:30 PM
Is That Picture Real? - S1 Ep1
A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws a father into a panic - how should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise especially during disasters?
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Where We Call Home
We meet French-born Germain Guibilato - who works as a personal chef for events and special occasions in Kochi City - and Chinese Liao Haiting, a veterinary nurse in Kawaguchi in Saitama.
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 - 04:15 PM
Japan Delish 5min.
Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - how did Jimbocho in Tokyo become a curry town?
04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Direct Talk
Fukushima-based poet Wago Ryoichi, who experienced the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, has received international acclaim for his collection about his disaster-stricken hometown - he talks about his poetry.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Today's Close-Up
UNESCO recently added Japan's sake-brewing process to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list - we look at how brewers have preserved it and how some are now taking the drink in new directions.
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
Autumn colours brightened in Kyoto - on the 7th floor of a station building overlooking the Kyoto Tower stands a grand piano. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Learn Japanese from the News
Department stores have unveiled 'fukubukuro' lucky bags they will offer for the 2024 New Year's holiday - amid rising prices, many will feature daily food staples to cater to cost-conscious consumers.
05:45 PM - 05:55 PM
Bosai: Be Prepared
What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental wellbeing during stressful evacuations.
05:55 PM - 06:00 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
We introduce our broadcasts about the 2024 US presidential election in 2024 with reports and news from a Japanese point of view and the analysis of political professionals.
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 - 06:25 PM
Origami Magic
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
06:25 PM - 06:40 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.
06:40 PM - 07:00 PM
Direct Talk
Bitoh Tomomi came in second place in the women's race of the 2021 Marathon des Sables, a 250km multi-stage run across the Sahara Desert - she talks about her passion for pushing her limits.
07:00 PM - 07:20 PM
Hometown Stories
A family living on a farm seeks self-sufficiency by foraging for wild plants, cultivating honey, and shearing sheep. They try to find joy in the small things, no matter how hard they may be.
07:20 PM - 07:35 PM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Taisetsu and Toji - the nuns enjoy yuzu pepper, pumpkin soup, and kagami-mochi rice cakes made specially for the end of a year.
07:35 PM - 07:50 PM
Wild Hokkaido!
David and his friend make a day trip cycling from Otaru to Sapporo in search of autumn foliage - from sea to mountains and city heights, they discover the beauty of Hokkaido in seasonal transition.
07:50 PM - 07:55 PM
Okinawa
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.
07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Japan From Above: Up Close
This programme 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.
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 - 08:30 PM
My Street Piano
Autumn colours brightened in Kyoto - on the 7th floor of a station building overlooking the Kyoto Tower stands a grand piano. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Medical Frontiers
While immune checkpoint inhibitors can improve cancer survival rates, they only work in about 20 to 30 per cent of patients - we interview Japanese researchers trying to overcome this challenge.
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
Origami Magic
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
09:25 PM - 09:30 PM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Where We Call Home
We meet French-born Germain Guibilato - who works as a personal chef for events and special occasions in Kochi City - and Chinese Liao Haiting, a veterinary nurse in Kawaguchi in Saitama.
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
This episode features businesses that are providing education and assistance to Japanese farmers to ensure that Japan's agriculture industry is left in capable hands.
10:23 PM - 10:30 PM
Short Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
10:30 PM - 10:45 PM
Learn Japanese from the News
Department stores have unveiled 'fukubukuro' lucky bags they will offer for the 2024 New Year's holiday - amid rising prices, many will feature daily food staples to cater to cost-conscious consumers.
10:45 PM - 10:55 PM
Bosai: Be Prepared
What preparations are needed to protect children in the event of a disaster? This episode considers not only their physical safety, but also their mental wellbeing during stressful evacuations.
10:55 PM - 11:00 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
We introduce our broadcasts about the 2024 US presidential election in 2024 with reports and news from a Japanese point of view and the analysis of political professionals.
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 - 11:15 PM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Visit Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, the setting of several Japanese myths, to meet a mischievous kitty living on a farm near the Hii River, then visit a pottery factory to see a blue-eyed cat at work.
11:15 PM - 11:30 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
A Napping Boy Dreams of Monsters: When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue - we examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.
11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Today's Close-Up
UNESCO recently added Japan's sake-brewing process to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list - we look at how brewers have preserved it and how some are now taking the drink in new directions.