NHK World - Japan HD Tuesday
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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

6:30 AM
Journeys in Japan
Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas a...
Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas and gods of the mystical Kunisaki Peninsula, visits the locals, and experiences a scintillating fire festival.

7:30 AM
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with profess...
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

8:30 AM
Document 72 Hours
Bonsai is a living art form that requires attention to...
Bonsai is a living art form that requires attention to detail and patience - for three days we ask visitors to a hub of bonsai nurseries near Tokyo about the appeal of bonsai in a fast-paced world.

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

9:30 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.

9:45 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
...Your Life. A major earthquake struck Japan on the ...
...Your Life. A major earthquake struck Japan on the 1st of September, 1923 - the Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, but most perished in fires.

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

10:30 AM
Medical Frontiers
From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Jap...
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
NHK News 7
An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on ma...
An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

11:30 AM
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Newts symbolise pure, clean water in Japanese paddies. ...
Newts symbolise pure, clean water in Japanese paddies. The tiny amphibians rely on predator-resistant properties and an astonishing regenerative ability. Now, a new surprise has researchers stunned!
11:55 AM
Time-Lapse Journey
Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beaut...
Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in autumn colours. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography.

12:00 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events ...
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

12:28 PM
Direct Talk
Tsuji Masachika is working on using sounds that birds d...
Tsuji Masachika is working on using sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes and prevent bird strikes - he talks about seeking ways for wild animals and humans to coexist in harmony.

12:43 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 sleep. Explore the unique culture behind them.

12:55 PM
Easy Japanese
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this t...
A new version of Easy Japanese is coming to TV first this time. Learn simple expressions you can put to use whether you're visiting or staying; tune in and start speaking

1:00 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events ...
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

1:30 PM
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with profess...
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

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

2:30 PM
Document 72 Hours
Bonsai is a living art form that requires attention to...
Bonsai is a living art form that requires attention to detail and patience - for three days we ask visitors to a hub of bonsai nurseries near Tokyo about the appeal of bonsai in a fast-paced world.

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

3:30 PM
Science View
Discover the science behind nature's favourite shape...
Discover the science behind nature's favourite shape - the hexagon - plus a cutting-edge drone that uses insect antennae to sniff out scents.

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

4:30 PM
Journeys in Japan
Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas a...
Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas and gods of the mystical Kunisaki Peninsula, visits the locals, and experiences a scintillating fire festival.

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

5:30 PM
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 PM
Dig More Japan!
Committed to seasonal flavours and ingredients, Jap...
Committed to seasonal flavours and ingredients, Japan pursues culinary excellence. Take a bite and dig, a little deeper!

5:55 PM
Dining with the Chef
Featured recipe: Dashimaki Omelette. Learn about Jap...
Featured recipe: Dashimaki Omelette. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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

6:30 PM
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with profess...
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

7:00 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events ...
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

7:28 PM
Direct Talk
Tsuji Masachika is working on using sounds that birds d...
Tsuji Masachika is working on using sounds that birds dislike to keep them away from airplanes and prevent bird strikes - he talks about seeking ways for wild animals and humans to coexist in harmony.

7:43 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.

7:48 PM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon...
1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth - a couple who lost their second son when two hours old talk about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan.

7:55 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
In the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure q...
In the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters, small humanoid creatures scurry about among lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices - what are they up to?

8:00 PM
Japan in Focus
A construction firm in Hokkaido pours efforts into restorin...
A construction firm in Hokkaido pours efforts into restoring old Japanese-style houses. They're also dedicated to preserving the traditional methods used to build those homes that can last centuries

8:30 PM
Document 72 Hours
Bonsai is a living art form that requires attention to...
Bonsai is a living art form that requires attention to detail and patience - for three days we ask visitors to a hub of bonsai nurseries near Tokyo about the appeal of bonsai in a fast-paced world.

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

9:30 PM
Science View
Discover the science behind nature's favourite shape...
Discover the science behind nature's favourite shape - the hexagon - plus a cutting-edge drone that uses insect antennae to sniff out scents.

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

10:30 PM
Journeys in Japan
Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas a...
Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas and gods of the mystical Kunisaki Peninsula, visits the locals, and experiences a scintillating fire festival.

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

11:30 PM
Dining with the Chef
Discover the basics of Japanese cuisine with profess...
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
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

12:30 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.

12:45 AM
Dig More Japan!
Committed to seasonal flavours and ingredients, Jap...
Committed to seasonal flavours and ingredients, Japan pursues culinary excellence. Take a bite and dig, a little deeper!

12:55 AM
Dining with the Chef
Featured recipe: Dashimaki Omelette. Learn about Jap...
Featured recipe: Dashimaki Omelette. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

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

1:30 AM
Dive in Tokyo
The popular Ebisu district developed alongside a brewery ...
The popular Ebisu district developed alongside a brewery and even derives its name from beer - we trace the area's evolution, soak up its old-fashioned charm, and see what makes the community tick.

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

2:30 AM
Direct Talk
Sato Yasuhiro coaches top snowboarders of many nationali...
Sato Yasuhiro coaches top snowboarders of many nationalities. Some of them took gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The coach explains how snowboarding can make the world a better place.

2:45 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese produc...
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, capsule beds.

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

3:30 AM
Frontrunners
Health tech entrepreneur Ajima Masumi has developed an...
Health tech entrepreneur Ajima Masumi has developed an app to analyse the condition of children with developmental disorders and help them reach their potential regardless of their background.

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

4:30 AM
Science View
Discover the science behind nature's favourite shape...
Discover the science behind nature's favourite shape - the hexagon - plus a cutting-edge drone that uses insect antennae to sniff out scents.

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

5:30 AM
NHK World Selection
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

6:30 AM
Dive in Tokyo
The popular Ebisu district developed alongside a brewery ...
The popular Ebisu district developed alongside a brewery and even derives its name from beer - we trace the area's evolution, soak up its old-fashioned charm, and see what makes the community tick.

