11:45 PM - 12:00 AM
Dig More Japan!
From works of art to everyday containers, glass has an almost universal appeal - we dig a little deeper into the enchanting world of glass in Japan.
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 businesses that are taking novel approaches to selling and caring for houseplants.
12:23 AM - 12:30 AM
Beware of the Filter Bubble - S1 Ep2
Have a cold? Take a cheese shower! A father has once again fallen victim to the filter bubble - when it comes to searching for health information, careful judgment is key so take time to think!
12:30 AM - 01:00 AM
Dive in Tokyo
We visit Fussa, a suburban area in western Tokyo known for the presence of a US military base - join us as we discover its rural roots and trace its evolution into a vibrant multicultural town.
01:00 AM - 01:15 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.
01:15 AM - 01:30 AM
Direct Talk
Miyuki Williams lives in Scotland and is the co-founder of Mugenkyo, Europe's longest-established Taiko group - she is celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2024 with performances across the world.
01:30 AM - 01:45 AM
Through the Kitchen Window
Harasawa Shoko's family lovingly call her the 'prime minister of apples' - if only all governments functioned as well as her brilliant orchard!
01:45 AM - 01:55 AM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to grass. Explore the unique culture behind them.
01:55 AM - 02:00 AM
Core Kyoto Mini
The festival on the 22nd of October pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history, with people parading in period costumes - discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.
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
Visit two cat islands in Japan's Seto Inland Sea! The kitties on Ao Island outnumber humans - watch them catch fish on the rocks - then join more kitties on Ogi Island for some sun time on a roof.
02:30 AM - 03:00 AM
Frontrunners
This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.
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 businesses that are taking novel approaches to selling and caring for houseplants.
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
Science View
The ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years - how do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.
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 businesses that are taking novel approaches to selling and caring for houseplants.
04:23 AM - 04:30 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...
04:30 AM - 05:00 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.
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.
This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and... sushi?!
05:15 AM - 05:30 AM
Direct Talk
Miyuki Williams lives in Scotland and is the co-founder of Mugenkyo, Europe's longest-established Taiko group - she is celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2024 with performances across the world.
05:30 AM - 06:00 AM
Dive in Tokyo
We visit Fussa, a suburban area in western Tokyo known for the presence of a US military base - join us as we discover its rural roots and trace its evolution into a vibrant multicultural town.
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
Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture - watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the piano.
06:30 AM - 06:45 AM
Through the Kitchen Window
Harasawa Shoko's family lovingly call her the 'prime minister of apples' - if only all governments functioned as well as her brilliant orchard!
06:45 AM - 07:00 AM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to grass. Explore the unique culture behind them.
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 services that use modern technology to help keep hikers and swimmers safe.
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
Frontrunners
This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.
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 - 08:23 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
Sawara Taisai looks back 300 years to a time when the town of Sawara was a vibrant cultural centre - large and elaborately decorated floats are paraded through the streets during the event.
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
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.
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 two cat islands in Japan's Seto Inland Sea! The kitties on Ao Island outnumber humans - watch them catch fish on the rocks - then join more kitties on Ogi Island for some sun time on a roof.
09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Direct Talk
Muhammad Noor works to unite stateless Rohingya refugees through digital language preservation and creating digital IDs, offering vital support to their community.
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Science View
The ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years - how do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.
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 services that use modern technology to help keep hikers and swimmers safe.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Dive in Tokyo
We visit Fussa, a suburban area in western Tokyo known for the presence of a US military base - join us as we discover its rural roots and trace its evolution into a vibrant multicultural town.
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
Sawara Taisai looks back 300 years to a time when the town of Sawara was a vibrant cultural centre - large and elaborately decorated floats are paraded through the streets during the event.
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Direct Talk
Miyuki Williams lives in Scotland and is the co-founder of Mugenkyo, Europe's longest-established Taiko group - she is celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2024 with performances across the world.
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 services that use modern technology to help keep hikers and swimmers safe.
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Through the Kitchen Window
Harasawa Shoko's family lovingly call her the 'prime minister of apples' - if only all governments functioned as well as her brilliant orchard!
12:45 PM - 12:55 PM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to grass. Explore the unique culture behind them.
12:55 PM - 01:00 PM
Core Kyoto Mini
The festival on the 22nd of October pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history, with people parading in period costumes - discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.
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
Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture - watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the piano.
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Frontrunners
This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.
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.
This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and... sushi?!
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
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.
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 services that use modern technology to help keep hikers and swimmers safe.
03:23 PM - 03:30 PM
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...
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Dive in Tokyo
We visit Fussa, a suburban area in western Tokyo known for the presence of a US military base - join us as we discover its rural roots and trace its evolution into a vibrant multicultural town.
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.
A Japanese festival favourite, yakisoba are noodles cooked in a special sauce - enjoy local yakisoba from all over Japan!
04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Direct Talk
Miyuki Williams lives in Scotland and is the co-founder of Mugenkyo, Europe's longest-established Taiko group - she is celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2024 with performances across the world.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
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.
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
Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture - watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the piano.
05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Through the Kitchen Window
Harasawa Shoko's family lovingly call her the 'prime minister of apples' - if only all governments functioned as well as her brilliant orchard!
05:45 PM - 05:55 PM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to grass. Explore the unique culture behind them.
05:55 PM - 06:00 PM
Core Kyoto Mini
The festival on the 22nd of October pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history, with people parading in period costumes - discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.
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
Muhammad Noor works to unite stateless Rohingya refugees through digital language preservation and creating digital IDs, offering vital support to their community.
06:55 PM - 07:00 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
The Niwaka Costume Festival: In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron and a jester tries to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.
07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Today's Close-Up
A new treatment programme offers hope of combating the progression of dementia - we look at four steps we can take to maintain our cognitive abilities and curb the onset of symptoms.
07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Frontrunners
This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.
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
Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture - watch players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the piano.
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
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.
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.
This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and... sushi?!
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Dive in Tokyo
We visit Fussa, a suburban area in western Tokyo known for the presence of a US military base - join us as we discover its rural roots and trace its evolution into a vibrant multicultural town.
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 services that use modern technology to help keep hikers and swimmers safe.
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
Through the Kitchen Window
Harasawa Shoko's family lovingly call her the 'prime minister of apples' - if only all governments functioned as well as her brilliant orchard!
10:45 PM - 10:55 PM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to grass. Explore the unique culture behind them.
10:55 PM - 11:00 PM
Core Kyoto Mini
The festival on the 22nd of October pays homage to Kyoto's 1200-year history, with people parading in period costumes - discover the citizens' resilience as they created a new Kyoto.
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 two cat islands in Japan's Seto Inland Sea! The kitties on Ao Island outnumber humans - watch them catch fish on the rocks - then join more kitties on Ogi Island for some sun time on a roof.
11:15 PM - 11:20 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
The Niwaka Costume Festival: In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron and a jester tries to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.
11:20 PM - 11:25 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: US Influences.
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
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.