11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Kabuki Kool
A historic fight between sumo wrestlers and the Megumi firefighting gang is dramatised in a play which ends in a free-for-all on stage - kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is our guide.
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
Biz Stream Special Edition
This episode features services that use modern technology to help keep hikers and swimmers safe.
12:23 AM - 12:30 AM
Stealth Marketing and Lookism - S1 Ep3
Tail rollers are all the rage with popular influencers - a father gets his own unaware of the concept of stealth marketing. Be sure to distinguish between promotional (PR) and personal posts...
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Core Kyoto
When Japan's capital was established in the late 700s, Buddhist bells were positioned in auspicious directions to protect the city - small ritual bells are gaining attention for their calming effects.
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
Japan Delish 5min.
Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - how did Jimbocho in Tokyo become a curry town?
01:15 AM - 01:30 AM
Direct Talk
The Human Library's human 'books' share on topics they care about - like being transgender or surviving cancer - and those who 'read' can ask them questions. We speak with its founder Ronni Abergel.
01:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Design X Stories
Today's theme: Book Design. Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word - physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Explore the world of book design.
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 - 02:25 AM
Cinematic Journey
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.
02:25 AM - 02:30 AM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
What's it like living with cats in rice-producing Niigata? See kitty beds made of straw from beautiful green rice paddies, and enjoy snacks with another kitty at a sweet shop.
02:30 AM - 03:00 AM
Japanology Plus
Vinyl Records: A Format Experiencing A Revival In Japan. Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more experts with fascinating cultural insights.
03:00 AM - 03:10 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
03:10 AM - 03:23 AM
Biz Stream Special Edition
This episode features services that use modern technology to help keep hikers and swimmers safe.
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
Trails to Oishii Tokyo - S1 Ep19
Tomatoes offer great umami, something that's key in Japanese cuisine - Japan is home to some 300 varieties where novel cultivation methods utilising technology could change how we grow food.
04:00 AM - 04:10 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
04:10 AM - 04:23 AM
Biz Stream Special Edition
This episode features services that use modern technology to help keep hikers and swimmers safe.
04:23 AM - 04:30 AM
Are Your Posts Hurting Someone? - S1 Ep4
Angry that his favourite online influencer has a new love, a father starts posting insults online - unaware of the danger of online slander, will he listen when his daughter tries to stop him?
04:30 AM - 05:00 AM
Lunch On!
We visit the Echizen Matsushima Aquarium - for some reason, many staff members there eat instant noodles for lunch. Join us as we explore the work they do and the reason behind the instant noodles.
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.
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!
05:15 AM - 05:30 AM
Direct Talk
The Human Library's human 'books' share on topics they care about - like being transgender or surviving cancer - and those who 'read' can ask them questions. We speak with its founder Ronni Abergel.
05:30 AM - 06:00 AM
Core Kyoto
When Japan's capital was established in the late 700s, Buddhist bells were positioned in auspicious directions to protect the city - small ritual bells are gaining attention for their calming effects.
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
Shodoshima in Kagawa Prefecture is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea - a piano was placed at a park for a limited time. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
Design X Stories
Today's theme: Book Design. Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word - physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Explore the world of book design.
07:00 AM - 07:10 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 AM - 07:30 AM
Biz Stream Special Edition
This episode features a security service company that helps farmers deal with damage-causing wildlife and a business that chases crows away with specially developed audio recordings.
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Japanology Plus
Vinyl Records: A Format Experiencing A Revival In Japan. Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more experts with fascinating cultural insights.
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
Yoshida Ryusei, an October matsuri, features rockets called ryusei that are made by local teams and carry community prayers high in the sky - team members pour heart and soul into their efforts.
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
Lunch On!
We visit the Echizen Matsushima Aquarium - for some reason, many staff members there eat instant noodles for lunch. Join us as we explore the work they do and the reason behind the instant noodles.
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
What's it like living with cats in rice-producing Niigata? See kitty beds made of straw from beautiful green rice paddies, and enjoy snacks with another kitty at a sweet shop.
09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Direct Talk
Music is the first language of teenage drum prodigy Soma Yoyoka - when video of her playing a Led Zeppelin song went viral, Yoyoka and her family moved to the US to pursue her dreams of making music.
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo - S1 Ep19
Tomatoes offer great umami, something that's key in Japanese cuisine - Japan is home to some 300 varieties where novel cultivation methods utilising technology could change how we grow food.
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 a security service company that helps farmers deal with damage-causing wildlife and a business that chases crows away with specially developed audio recordings.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Core Kyoto
When Japan's capital was established in the late 700s, Buddhist bells were positioned in auspicious directions to protect the city - small ritual bells are gaining attention for their calming effects.
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
Yoshida Ryusei, an October matsuri, features rockets called ryusei that are made by local teams and carry community prayers high in the sky - team members pour heart and soul into their efforts.
11:40 AM - 11:55 AM
Direct Talk
The Human Library's human 'books' share on topics they care about - like being transgender or surviving cancer - and those who 'read' can ask them questions. We speak with its founder Ronni Abergel.
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Clam-Digging at the Beach in Style: It's spring and a group of young men and women are at the beach for some recreational clam-digging - the sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood.
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 a security service company that helps farmers deal with damage-causing wildlife and a business that chases crows away with specially developed audio recordings.
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Design X Stories
Today's theme: Book Design. Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word - physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Explore the world of book design.
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
Shodoshima in Kagawa Prefecture is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea - a piano was placed at a park for a limited time. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Japanology Plus
Vinyl Records: A Format Experiencing A Revival In Japan. Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more experts with fascinating cultural insights.
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.
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Japan Railway Journal
2024 is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed railway service - join us as we look back on the railway's continued efforts to increase speed.
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 a security service company that helps farmers deal with damage-causing wildlife and a business that chases crows away with specially developed audio recordings.
03:23 PM - 03:30 PM
Are Your Posts Hurting Someone? - S1 Ep4
Angry that his favourite online influencer has a new love, a father starts posting insults online - unaware of the danger of online slander, will he listen when his daughter tries to stop him?
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Core Kyoto
When Japan's capital was established in the late 700s, Buddhist bells were positioned in auspicious directions to protect the city - small ritual bells are gaining attention for their calming effects.
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
The Human Library's human 'books' share on topics they care about - like being transgender or surviving cancer - and those who 'read' can ask them questions. We speak with its founder Ronni Abergel.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Lunch On!
We visit the Echizen Matsushima Aquarium - for some reason, many staff members there eat instant noodles for lunch. Join us as we explore the work they do and the reason behind the instant noodles.
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
Shodoshima in Kagawa Prefecture is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea - a piano was placed at a park for a limited time. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Design X Stories
Today's theme: Book Design. Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word - physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Explore the world of book design.
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 - 06:55 PM
Direct Talk
Music is the first language of teenage drum prodigy Soma Yoyoka - when video of her playing a Led Zeppelin song went viral, Yoyoka and her family moved to the US to pursue her dreams of making music.
06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Clam-Digging at the Beach in Style: It's spring and a group of young men and women are at the beach for some recreational clam-digging - the sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood.
07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
The stories behind hit Japanese products plus top creations for niche markets - this time, tactile paving and crab stick machines.
07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Japanology Plus
Vinyl Records: A Format Experiencing A Revival In Japan. Peter Barakan visits key locations and meets more experts with fascinating cultural insights.
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
Shodoshima in Kagawa Prefecture is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea - a piano was placed at a park for a limited time. Watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Japan Railway Journal
2024 is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed railway service - join us as we look back on the railway's continued efforts to increase speed.
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.
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Core Kyoto
When Japan's capital was established in the late 700s, Buddhist bells were positioned in auspicious directions to protect the city - small ritual bells are gaining attention for their calming effects.
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 a security service company that helps farmers deal with damage-causing wildlife and a business that chases crows away with specially developed audio recordings.
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 - 11:00 PM
Design X Stories
Today's theme: Book Design. Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word - physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Explore the world of book design.
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
What's it like living with cats in rice-producing Niigata? See kitty beds made of straw from beautiful green rice paddies, and enjoy snacks with another kitty at a sweet shop.
11:15 PM - 11:20 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Clam-Digging at the Beach in Style: It's spring and a group of young men and women are at the beach for some recreational clam-digging - the sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood.
11:20 PM - 11:25 PM
Kaizoku
The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Noshima Island.
11:25 PM - 11:30 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.
11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Lunch On!
We visit the Echizen Matsushima Aquarium - for some reason, many staff members there eat instant noodles for lunch. Join us as we explore the work they do and the reason behind the instant noodles.