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6:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

6:10 AM
Time-Lapse Journey
Experience the fascinating sights of airports and ...
Experience the fascinating sights of airports and transport hubs that connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.

6:30 AM
The Factory Wonders
This time, we explore a Nanbu ironware factory blending ...
This time, we explore a Nanbu ironware factory blending traditional moulds and casting techniques with modern design. See masterful skills and a president's passion for ironware reimagined for today

7:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

7:10 AM
Brown Gold
Through using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce...
Through using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer has developed its own original flavour and breathed new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

7:20 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

7:30 AM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions in...
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to the bow and arrow. Explore the unique culture behind them.

7:45 AM
Culture Crossroads
A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a da...
A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis - this helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called 'one-day chefs', to get involved in Japanese society.

7:55 AM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
At one of Japan's largest anime events, Anime Japan 2026, ...
At one of Japan's largest anime events, Anime Japan 2026, NHK World-Japan introduced the anime and related programs broadcast in March, and promoted its many services-including catch-up viewing

8:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

8:10 AM
Herbal Symphony
Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garde...
Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

8:20 AM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo 10min.
Sanma takes centre stage across Japan each autumn - Kyl...
Sanma takes centre stage across Japan each autumn - Kyle visits a bustling port to explore its traditions and meets a chef who highlights the fish's subtle bitterness in refined French dishes.

8:30 AM
Seasoning the Seasons
Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms...
Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

9:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

9:10 AM
My Street Piano
Kumamoto is recovering from the 2016 earthquake - a ...
Kumamoto is recovering from the 2016 earthquake - a piano is placed in a shopping arcade for a limited period and people stop to play from their heart.

9:30 AM
Hometown Stories
Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaid...
Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaido drench themselves in freezing water in hopes of inviting a bountiful harvest and catch. We follow efforts to preserve this timeless ritual

9:57 AM
Satoyama Kitchen
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat...
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

10:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

10:10 AM
The World Heritage
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

10:25 AM
Japan from Above: Up Close
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21s...
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.

10:30 AM
Journeys in Japan
Michael Keida explores the inspiring beauty and mysti...
Michael Keida explores the inspiring beauty and mystical sacred places along the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo while fast-hiking.

11:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

11:15 AM
Cycle Around Japan 15minutes
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

11:30 AM
The Factory Wonders
This time, we explore a Nanbu ironware factory blending ...
This time, we explore a Nanbu ironware factory blending traditional moulds and casting techniques with modern design. See masterful skills and a president's passion for ironware reimagined for today

12:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

12:15 PM
Sweet Family Secret
A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made...
A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mould, a secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years.

12:25 PM
Satoyama Kitchen
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat...
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

12:28 PM
Direct Talk
In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese wi...
In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world?

12:43 PM
Culture Crossroads
A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a da...
A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis - this helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called 'one-day chefs', to get involved in Japanese society.

12:55 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
At one of Japan's largest anime events, Anime Japan 2026, ...
At one of Japan's largest anime events, Anime Japan 2026, NHK World-Japan introduced the anime and related programs broadcast in March, and promoted its many services-including catch-up viewing

1:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

1:15 PM
Somewhere Street
A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, 'A S...
A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, 'A Short Stroll' explores cities through a traveller's eyes. Today we visit Auckland, New Zealand's largest city

1:30 PM
Dive in Tokyo
Tateishi is a riverside neighborhood in eastern Toky...
Tateishi is a riverside neighborhood in eastern Tokyo that developed as a center of manufacturing. We learn about the local dyeing and toy industries and explore an old-fashioned shopping arcade

2:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

2:10 PM
Time-Lapse Journey
Experience the fascinating sights of airports and ...
Experience the fascinating sights of airports and transport hubs that connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.

2:30 PM
Seasoning the Seasons
Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms...
Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

3:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

3:10 PM
Brown Gold
Through using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce...
Through using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer has developed its own original flavour and breathed new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.

3:20 PM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

3:30 PM
Medical Frontiers
Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health chec...
Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health check-ups since the 1960s - using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings.

4:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

4:10 PM
Herbal Symphony
Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garde...
Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

4:20 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo 10min.
Sanma takes centre stage across Japan each autumn - Kyl...
Sanma takes centre stage across Japan each autumn - Kyle visits a bustling port to explore its traditions and meets a chef who highlights the fish's subtle bitterness in refined French dishes.

4:30 PM
The Factory Wonders
This time, we explore a Nanbu ironware factory blending ...
This time, we explore a Nanbu ironware factory blending traditional moulds and casting techniques with modern design. See masterful skills and a president's passion for ironware reimagined for today

4:55 PM
Time-Lapse Japan
Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back ...
Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth

5:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

5:10 PM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Furano is full of vast wheat fields, the perfect place...
Furano is full of vast wheat fields, the perfect place for a local farmer's cat to hunt or go for a run - we also meet two cats who live at an inn and love to play on exposed hot water pipes.

5:30 PM
Hometown Stories
Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaid...
Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaido drench themselves in freezing water in hopes of inviting a bountiful harvest and catch. We follow efforts to preserve this timeless ritual

5:57 PM
Satoyama Kitchen
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat...
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

6:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

6:10 PM
The World Heritage
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

6:25 PM
Japan from Above: Up Close
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21s...
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.

6:30 PM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions in...
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to the bow and arrow. Explore the unique culture behind them.

6:40 PM
Easy Japanese
#19 I'd like a pair of gloves. / Tell store clerks what y...
#19 I'd like a pair of gloves. / Tell store clerks what you want by putting 'ga hoshiin desu ga' after the name of the item.

6:45 PM
Culture Crossroads
A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a da...
A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis - this helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called 'one-day chefs', to get involved in Japanese society.

6:55 PM
Hello! NHK World-Japan
At one of Japan's largest anime events, Anime Japan 2026, ...
At one of Japan's largest anime events, Anime Japan 2026, NHK World-Japan introduced the anime and related programs broadcast in March, and promoted its many services-including catch-up viewing

7:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

7:10 PM
All About the Beans
A 100-year-old cafe was born out of the friendship between ...
A 100-year-old cafe was born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan - the coffee there is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon.

7:20 PM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness - we follow a w...
1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness - we follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

7:25 PM
The Masterpieces of Tsutaju
This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a ...
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.'

7:28 PM
Direct Talk
In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese wi...
In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year - how does he design games that captivate players around the world?

7:43 PM
DOSUKOI Sumo Salon
33 wins over 45 bouts in 3 tournaments is one benchmark fo...
33 wins over 45 bouts in 3 tournaments is one benchmark for promotion to Ozeki, but some have advanced with just 28 wins while others failed despite 35. Explore the stories behind these promotions.

7:48 PM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness - we follow a w...
1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness - we follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.

7:55 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as Edo - more than a...
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.

8:00 PM
Saving the Grain
Extreme weather has wrought havoc on Japan's rice pad...
Extreme weather has wrought havoc on Japan's rice paddies as farmers face an ultimatum: adapt, or lose their livelihoods.

8:30 PM
Seasoning the Seasons
Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms...
Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

9:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

9:10 PM
My Street Piano
Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is...
Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities - a piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station and people stop to play from their heart.

9:30 PM
Medical Frontiers
Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health chec...
Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health check-ups since the 1960s - using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings.

10:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

10:10 PM
Time-Lapse Journey
Experience the fascinating sights of airports and ...
Experience the fascinating sights of airports and transport hubs that connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.

10:30 PM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
The historic city of Kyoto faces threats of landslides an...
The historic city of Kyoto faces threats of landslides and post-earthquake fires - what modern systems defend this ancient city from natural disasters?

10:45 PM
Impacts: Climates Change the World
Global warming leads to widespread famine - by 2100, i...
Global warming leads to widespread famine - by 2100, it is predicted that yields of maize, soybeans and wheat may fall by 30 to 40 per cent. We examine the scientific data on this global issue

10:55 PM
Time-Lapse Japan
Since ancient times, safflowers grown in Yonezawa have ...
Since ancient times, safflowers grown in Yonezawa have been used to dye fabric a deep red color associated with the sun. Experience its mysterious, vivid beauty through time-lapse footage

11:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

11:10 PM
Anpan is Joy
A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste,...
A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy - born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history.

11:20 PM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by m...
Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

11:45 PM
Culture Crossroads
A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a da...
A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis - this helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called 'one-day chefs', to get involved in Japanese society.

12:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

12:20 AM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo 10min.
Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan ...
Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan - tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savour some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish.

12:30 AM
Hometown Stories
Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaid...
Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaido drench themselves in freezing water in hopes of inviting a bountiful harvest and catch. We follow efforts to preserve this timeless ritual

1:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

1:10 AM
My Street Piano
Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture -...
Shimanto is a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture - a piano is placed on a park's outdoor stage and people stop to play from their hearts.

1:30 AM
Journeys in Japan
Colleen experiences the cosmopolitan port city of Nag...
Colleen experiences the cosmopolitan port city of Nagasaki during Obon - when people welcome home deceased family members with fireworks - and sees ways in which China has influenced it.

2:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

2:10 AM
The World Heritage
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

2:30 AM
Dining with the Chef
Learn how to cook tempura at home as Chef Saito demonst...
Learn how to cook tempura at home as Chef Saito demonstrates the techniques needed to make crispy tempura using mountain vegetables of spring.

3:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

3:10 AM
All About the Beans
A 100-year-old cafe was born out of the friendship between ...
A 100-year-old cafe was born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan - the coffee there is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon.

3:20 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

3:30 AM
Document 72 Hours
Locals have slurped down bowls of noodles at a 24-hour...
Locals have slurped down bowls of noodles at a 24-hour ramen restaurant in Fukuoka for five decades - for three days we ask customers why this simple ramen is more than just a cheap meal.

4:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

4:10 AM
Herbal Symphony
Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garde...
Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

4:20 AM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo 10min.
Eggplants (nasu) take the spotlight - enjoy juicy m...
Eggplants (nasu) take the spotlight - enjoy juicy mizu-nasu and melt-in-your-mouth Kamo nasu, and discover the surprising range of Japanese eggplants from traditional shojin ryori to sweets

4:30 AM
Medical Frontiers
Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health chec...
Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health check-ups since the 1960s - using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings.

5:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

5:10 AM
My Street Piano
On the fourth floor of a terminal inside Chubu Centrair In...
On the fourth floor of a terminal inside Chubu Centrair International Airport sits a white piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

5:30 AM
Activate Your Japanese
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - wa...
Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills - watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on 'senpai' in Japan.

5:45 AM
Dig More Japan!
This show introduces NHK World's many attractive program...
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.

5:55 AM
Dining with the Chef
Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice. Le...
Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

6:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
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

6:10 AM
Time-Lapse Journey
The world comes alive in a different way after sunset, wi...
The world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography.

6:30 AM
Journeys in Japan
Colleen experiences the cosmopolitan port city of Nag...
Colleen experiences the cosmopolitan port city of Nagasaki during Obon - when people welcome home deceased family members with fireworks - and sees ways in which China has influenced it.
