NHK World - Japan Wednesday
YouView
272
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
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.

6:20 AM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about ritto and shosetsu, two da...
In this episode, we learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

6:30 AM
Direct Talk
'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme feat...
'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

6:45 AM
Japan's Top Inventions
Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidde...
Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

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
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

7:30 AM
Frontrunners
This programme highlights professionals at the very fore...
This programme highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacif...
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

8:25 AM
Ramen Japan 5min.
The unique garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen is a bowl of res...
The unique garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen is a bowl of resilience!

8:30 AM
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the enduring appeal of ...
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the enduring appeal of two outlaws - despite their crimes, they protect the weak and can be tender lovers.

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
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.

9:30 AM
Science View
Japanese scientists delve into the fascinating world...
Japanese scientists delve into the fascinating worlds of cutting-edge technology and the natural sciences. Innovators who contribute to manufacturing in Japan are also introduced

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

10:15 AM
The World Heritage
The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important ...
The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations - Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mount Koya - and these three sites are connected by a verdant 300km pilgrims' path.

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
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei...
In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei and kokuu - the temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialities, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves.

11:28 AM
Direct Talk
'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme feat...
'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

11:55 AM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
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
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

12:30 PM
Direct Talk
'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme feat...
'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

12:45 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidde...
Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

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

1:10 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.

1:20 PM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about ritto and shosetsu, two da...
In this episode, we learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

1:30 PM
Frontrunners
This programme highlights professionals at the very fore...
This programme highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

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
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacif...
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

2:25 PM
Ramen Japan 5min.
The unique garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen is a bowl of res...
The unique garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen is a bowl of resilience!

2:30 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Visit speciality tofu makers across Tokyo that are deep...
Visit speciality tofu makers across Tokyo that are deeply rooted in their local communities and see how the traditional food has come to be used in all kinds of cuisine from east to west.
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
The World Heritage
The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important ...
The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations - Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mount Koya - and these three sites are connected by a verdant 300km pilgrims' path.

3:25 PM
Hit the Road 5min.
Let's take a drive in Saitama and discover its natural ...
Let's take a drive in Saitama and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems - from Omiya we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train, trying local dishes and washi paper crafting en route.

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
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.

4:30 PM
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the enduring appeal of ...
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the enduring appeal of two outlaws - despite their crimes, they protect the weak and can be tender lovers.

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
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.

5:20 PM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about ritto and shosetsu, two da...
In this episode, we learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

5:30 PM
Direct Talk
'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme feat...
'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

5:45 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidde...
Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

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
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

6:23 PM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanes...
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a famous swordsmith's blade that was cherished by the shoguns who ruled Edo-period Japan.

6:28 PM
Direct Talk
'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme feat...
'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

6:55 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
7:00 PM
Science View
Japanese scientists delve into the fascinating world...
Japanese scientists delve into the fascinating worlds of cutting-edge technology and the natural sciences. Innovators who contribute to manufacturing in Japan are also introduced

7:30 PM
Frontrunners
This programme highlights professionals at the very fore...
This programme highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

8:00 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

8:10 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.

8:20 PM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about ritto and shosetsu, two da...
In this episode, we learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

8:30 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Visit speciality tofu makers across Tokyo that are deep...
Visit speciality tofu makers across Tokyo that are deeply rooted in their local communities and see how the traditional food has come to be used in all kinds of cuisine from east to west.
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
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacif...
Kyle Card hikes along a 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan - he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster and resilient people.

9:25 PM
Ramen Japan 5min.
The unique garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen is a bowl of res...
The unique garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen is a bowl of resilience!

9:30 PM
Dive in Tokyo
The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself ...
The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects - we trace its evolution from samurai quarter to office district to sophisticated business hub.

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
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

10:23 PM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 27 people don't own a smartphone - we follow a man who...
1 in 27 people don't own a smartphone - we follow a man who chose not to own one and his reasons not to. What has he gained in life by giving up his smartphone, a modern-day necessity and obsession?

10:30 PM
Direct Talk
'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme feat...
'Direct Talk' is an in-depth interview programme featuring business executives or people in the news who share their insights, information and analysis.

10:45 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidde...
Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

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
The World Heritage
The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important ...
The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations - Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mount Koya - and these three sites are connected by a verdant 300km pilgrims' path.

11:25 PM
Hit the Road 5min.
Let's take a drive in Saitama and discover its natural ...
Let's take a drive in Saitama and discover its natural beauty and hidden gems - from Omiya we head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train, trying local dishes and washi paper crafting en route.

11:30 PM
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the enduring appeal of ...
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the enduring appeal of two outlaws - despite their crimes, they protect the weak and can be tender lovers.

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

12:10 AM
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

12:23 AM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanes...
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a famous swordsmith's blade that was cherished by the shoguns who ruled Edo-period Japan.

12:30 AM
Core Kyoto
The emperor's move to Tokyo in 1869 led Kyoto's economy a...
The emperor's move to Tokyo in 1869 led Kyoto's economy and population into decline - a canal was dug as a last resort to revive the city. It still supplies water, generates power, and boosts tourism.
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
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.

1:30 AM
Repairing a Post-Quake Community
Kintsugi mends broken pottery with gold - an artist ...
Kintsugi mends broken pottery with gold - an artist is restoring earthenware damaged by the Noto earthquake and helping residents put the pieces of their lives back together too.

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
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.

2:20 AM
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of taiset...
In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of taisetsu and toji - the nuns enjoy yuzu pepper, pumpkin soup, and kagami-mochi rice cakes made specially for the end of a year.

2:30 AM
Japanology Plus
A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan prio...
A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan prioritised the wellbeing of his people - this time we look at how his policies guided his domain along the path to sustainability.
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
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

3:23 AM
One in Every Japanese
1 in 2500 people started farming in 2022 - as we talk to ne...
1 in 2500 people started farming in 2022 - as we talk to new farmers who have come from totally different industries, we examine the values they have found in this labour-intense yet rewarding field.

3:30 AM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Visit speciality tofu makers across Tokyo that are deep...
Visit speciality tofu makers across Tokyo that are deeply rooted in their local communities and see how the traditional food has come to be used in all kinds of cuisine from east to west.
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
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

4:23 AM
The Beauty of Japanese Swords
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanes...
Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Odachi, a giant sword that showcases a swordsmith's astonishing expertise.

4:30 AM
Outside In Lost in Academia
Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like nev...
Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in original ways while uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

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
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

5:25 AM
Ramen Japan 5min.
This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find...
This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and... sushi?!

5:30 AM
Core Kyoto
The emperor's move to Tokyo in 1869 led Kyoto's economy a...
The emperor's move to Tokyo in 1869 led Kyoto's economy and population into decline - a canal was dug as a last resort to revive the city. It still supplies water, generates power, and boosts tourism.

