12:57 AM - 01:00 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'.
01:00 AM - 01:30 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.
01:30 AM - 02:00 AM
Journeys in Japan
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
02:00 AM - 02:30 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.
02:30 AM - 03:00 AM
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals - Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes, while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine.
03:00 AM - 03:30 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.
03:30 AM - 04:00 AM
Document 72 Hours
The menu at a 24-hour Chinese restaurant in western Tokyo includes ramen, gyoza dumplings, and a wide range of set meals - for three days we ask customers why they come here to fill their bellies.
04:00 AM - 04:30 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.
04:30 AM - 05:00 AM
Medical Frontiers
From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.
05:00 AM - 05:30 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.
05:30 AM - 05:45 AM
Deeper Look
Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.
05:45 AM - 05:55 AM
Dig More Japan!
This show introduces NHK World's many attractive programmes in fun short videos - the clips will also be introduced on social media to meet the needs of people who are interested in Japan.
05:55 AM - 06:00 AM
Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!
06:00 AM - 06:30 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.
06:30 AM - 07:00 AM
Journeys in Japan
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
07:00 AM - 07:30 AM
Newsline Asia 24
This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals - Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes, while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine.
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Newsline Asia 24
This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Document 72 Hours
The menu at a 24-hour Chinese restaurant in western Tokyo includes ramen, gyoza dumplings, and a wide range of set meals - for three days we ask customers why they come here to fill their bellies.
09:00 AM - 09:30 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.
09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Deeper Look
Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.
09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
Japan has a long history of natural disasters - Bosai explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.
10:00 AM - 10:30 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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Medical Frontiers
From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
NHK News 7
An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Journeys in Japan
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
12:00 PM - 12:28 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.
12:28 PM - 12:43 PM
Direct Talk
Okada Nozomi became the first Japanese person to win a gold medal at the World Logging Championship in 2023 - she talks about achieving the feat just six years after first picking up a chainsaw.
12:43 PM - 12:55 PM
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo - more than a million people enjoyed life in this city, and they live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Take a deep dive into ukiyo-e and explore old Tokyo's soul.
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals - Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes, while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine.
02:00 PM - 02:30 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.
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Document 72 Hours
The menu at a 24-hour Chinese restaurant in western Tokyo includes ramen, gyoza dumplings, and a wide range of set meals - for three days we ask customers why they come here to fill their bellies.
03:00 PM - 03:30 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.
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Science View
Could artificial blood help solve blood shortages? We examine how Professor Teruyuki Komatsu of Chuo University is turning something that has long been a dream into reality.
04:00 PM - 04:30 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.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Journeys in Japan
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
05:00 PM - 05:30 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.
05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Deeper Look
Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.
05:45 PM - 05:55 PM
Dig More Japan!
This show introduces NHK World's many attractive programmes in fun short videos - the clips will also be introduced on social media to meet the needs of people who are interested in Japan.
05:55 PM - 06:00 PM
Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!
06:00 PM - 06:30 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.
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals - Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes, while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine.
07:00 PM - 07:28 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.
07:28 PM - 07:43 PM
Direct Talk
Okada Nozomi became the first Japanese person to win a gold medal at the World Logging Championship in 2023 - she talks about achieving the feat just six years after first picking up a chainsaw.
07:43 PM - 07:55 PM
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
07:55 PM - 08:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo - more than a million people enjoyed life in this city, and they live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Take a deep dive into ukiyo-e and explore old Tokyo's soul.
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Stoking the Fire of Hope
Night high schools in Japan have admitted more students with international roots in recent years - we look at a school in Tokyo and a teacher dedicated to guiding his students toward a better future.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Document 72 Hours
The menu at a 24-hour Chinese restaurant in western Tokyo includes ramen, gyoza dumplings, and a wide range of set meals - for three days we ask customers why they come here to fill their bellies.
09:00 PM - 09:30 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.
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Science View
Could artificial blood help solve blood shortages? We examine how Professor Teruyuki Komatsu of Chuo University is turning something that has long been a dream into reality.
10:00 PM - 10:30 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.
10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Journeys in Japan
English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
11:00 PM - 11:30 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.
11:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with professionals - Chef Saito provides easy guidance for making authentic dishes, while Chef Rika gives helpful advice on quick and stylish cuisine.
12:00 AM - 12:30 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.
12:30 AM - 12:45 AM
Deeper Look
Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics.
12:45 AM - 12:55 AM
Dig More Japan!
This show introduces NHK World's many attractive programmes in fun short videos - the clips will also be introduced on social media to meet the needs of people who are interested in Japan.
12:55 AM - 01:00 AM
Dining with the Chef mini
Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!