The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha, in the form of a monkey. In 2022, it became UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Starting: 05-05-2025 03:10:00
The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make shiba-zuke pickles. Cucumbers, myoga, and a little bit of ume vinegar make the perfect side dish to go with newly harvested rice.
Starting: 05-05-2025 03:25:00
Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. See the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.
Starting: 05-05-2025 03:55:00
Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway. A piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favorite melodies.
Starting: 05-05-2025 04:10:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 05-05-2025 05:00:00
Our focus this time is wasabi. Visit a culturally significant paddy field, try a unique grater that offers stronger pungency, and learn more about the cultivation history of Japan's fiery root.
Starting: 05-05-2025 05:15:00
On this episode, we meet Vietnamese Nguyen Quoc Dam who works as a nurse in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, as well as Australian William Rhodes, a garbage collector in Musashino, Tokyo.
Starting: 05-05-2025 05:30:00
Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japan where he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.
Starting: 05-05-2025 06:10:00
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to tea. Explore the unique culture behind them.
Starting: 05-05-2025 06:30:00
Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.
Starting: 05-05-2025 06:45:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 05-05-2025 07:00:00
1 in 156 Japanese are transgenders. In a society still lacking in understanding, we talk to transgender people about work, marriage, leisure, as they try to live their normal daily lives.
Starting: 05-05-2025 07:20:00
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Dewa Sanzan, Mystic Mountains of Prayers.
Starting: 05-05-2025 07:30:00
Hiroshima recently hosted the G7 Summit. A piano sits in an underground shopping area near the famous Atomic Bomb Dome, and players from all walks of life stop by to share their favorite melodies.
Starting: 05-05-2025 08:10:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 05-05-2025 09:00:00
Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces. In Nara, we delve into astonishing Buddhist and Shinto art.
Starting: 05-05-2025 09:20:00
Arabian wolves live in the Negev Desert in Israel. How and why do they live in such extreme arid lands? We follow this unique canine for an extended period for the first time ever.
Starting: 05-05-2025 09:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 05-05-2025 10:00:00
On this episode, we meet Vietnamese Nguyen Quoc Dam who works as a nurse in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, as well as Australian William Rhodes, a garbage collector in Musashino, Tokyo.
Starting: 05-05-2025 10:30:00
In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.
Starting: 05-05-2025 11:15:00
In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.
Starting: 05-05-2025 11:15:00
Furuta Takayuki co-developed an intelligent mobility robot that won a prestigious international design award in 2021. He shares his passion for creating robots that help people.
Starting: 05-05-2025 11:28:00
Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces. In Kyoto, we explore dazzling works of art created from the encounter of cultures.
Starting: 05-05-2025 11:55:00
Gataine Odori is a dance that depicts exhausting land reclamation work carried out in Omuta in the 19th century. A group of elderly women teach the dance to schoolchildren, and keep the story alive.
Starting: 05-05-2025 12:15:00
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to tea. Explore the unique culture behind them.
Starting: 05-05-2025 12:30:00
Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.
Starting: 05-05-2025 12:45:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 05-05-2025 13:00:00
Our focus this time is wasabi. Visit a culturally significant paddy field, try a unique grater that offers stronger pungency, and learn more about the cultivation history of Japan's fiery root.
Starting: 05-05-2025 13:15:00
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Dewa Sanzan, Mystic Mountains of Prayers.
Starting: 05-05-2025 13:30:00
Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.
Starting: 05-05-2025 14:10:00
A depression treatment called rTMS is showing promise. It uses magnetic fields to stimulate the brain and may also help to prevent a relapse when combined with antidepressants.
Starting: 05-05-2025 14:30:00
In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.
Starting: 05-05-2025 15:10:00
In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.
Starting: 05-05-2025 15:10:00
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.
Starting: 05-05-2025 15:25:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 05-05-2025 16:00:00
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
Starting: 05-05-2025 16:30:00
The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha, in the form of a monkey. In 2022, it became UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Starting: 05-05-2025 17:10:00
The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make shiba-zuke pickles. Cucumbers, myoga, and a little bit of ume vinegar make the perfect side dish to go with newly harvested rice.
Starting: 05-05-2025 17:25:00
#38 I prefer outside. / To say which of 2 options you prefer, say the name of your choice, and "no hoo ga ii desu.
Starting: 05-05-2025 17:40:00
We show how NHK WORLD-JAPAN's app now provides disaster alerts in 11 languages, including push notifications for earthquakes, tsunamis, and severe weather.
Starting: 05-05-2025 17:55:00
Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people.
Starting: 05-05-2025 18:10:00
Furuta Takayuki co-developed an intelligent mobility robot that won a prestigious international design award in 2021. He shares his passion for creating robots that help people.
Starting: 05-05-2025 18:28:00
Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces. In Nara, we delve into astonishing Buddhist and Shinto art.
Starting: 05-05-2025 18:55:00
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
Starting: 05-05-2025 19:25:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 05-05-2025 20:00:00
A depression treatment called rTMS is showing promise. It uses magnetic fields to stimulate the brain and may also help to prevent a relapse when combined with antidepressants.
Starting: 05-05-2025 20:30:00
In this episode, we learn about rikka and shoman, two dates of early summer. The temple chefs teach us how to make kimpira stir fry with itadori and mehari-zushi (eye-popping sushi).
Starting: 05-05-2025 21:15:00
On this episode, we meet Vietnamese Nguyen Quoc Dam who works as a nurse in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, as well as Australian William Rhodes, a garbage collector in Musashino, Tokyo.
Starting: 05-05-2025 21:30:00
The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha, in the form of a monkey. In 2022, it became UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Starting: 05-05-2025 22:15:00
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to tea. Explore the unique culture behind them.
Starting: 05-05-2025 22:30:00
Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture, is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.
Starting: 05-05-2025 22:45:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 05-05-2025 23:00:00
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
Starting: 05-05-2025 23:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 00:00:00
1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.
Starting: 06-05-2025 00:20:00
In the ancient capital, Nara, Peter MacMillan finds traditional sites and sacred animals. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.
Starting: 06-05-2025 00:30:00
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.
Starting: 06-05-2025 01:10:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 02:00:00
After a major earthquake hits, the father posts a video online spreading a rumor that the quake was "man-made." Of course, this earns a scolding from his daughter, but like always, not much changes.
Starting: 06-05-2025 02:20:00
A 24-hour laundromat in Osaka is a vital part of daily life for residents from all walks of life. For three days, we asked customers why they wash and dry their clothes there.
Starting: 06-05-2025 02:30:00
Bananas in Japan visit a plantation in one of the country's snowiest regions, and learn how sweetness is carefully developed in large Tokyo warehouses during the import process.
Starting: 06-05-2025 03:10:00
This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.
Starting: 06-05-2025 03:25:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 04:00:00
1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.
Starting: 06-05-2025 04:20:00
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.
Starting: 06-05-2025 04:30:00
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
Starting: 06-05-2025 04:55:00
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.
Starting: 06-05-2025 05:10:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 06:00:00
After a major earthquake hits, the father posts a video online spreading a rumor that the quake was "man-made." Of course, this earns a scolding from his daughter, but like always, not much changes.
Starting: 06-05-2025 06:20:00
Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes! Chefs Saito and Rika, present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food.
Starting: 06-05-2025 06:30:00
Bananas in Japan visit a plantation in one of the country's snowiest regions, and learn how sweetness is carefully developed in large Tokyo warehouses during the import process.
Starting: 06-05-2025 07:10:00
This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.
Starting: 06-05-2025 07:25:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 08:00:00
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.
Starting: 06-05-2025 08:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 09:00:00
A depression treatment called rTMS is showing promise. It uses magnetic fields to stimulate the brain and may also help to prevent a relapse when combined with antidepressants.
Starting: 06-05-2025 09:30:00
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.
Starting: 06-05-2025 10:15:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 11:00:00
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.
Starting: 06-05-2025 11:25:00
Kagura is a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago. Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture has a hall dedicated to year-round kagura performances, and 22 kagura troupes.
Starting: 06-05-2025 11:43:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 12:00:00
This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei.
Starting: 06-05-2025 12:25:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 13:00:00
A 24-hour laundromat in Osaka is a vital part of daily life for residents from all walks of life. For three days, we asked customers why they wash and dry their clothes there.
Starting: 06-05-2025 13:30:00
Experience the fascinating sights of the airports and transport hubs which connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.
Starting: 06-05-2025 14:10:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 15:00:00
Shimauta is the soul music of Amami Oshima. Islanders have long used it to convey feelings in good times and bad. The history of the music and of the island itself is conveyed in time-lapse footage.
Starting: 06-05-2025 15:25:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 16:00:00
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.
Starting: 06-05-2025 16:30:00
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
Starting: 06-05-2025 16:55:00
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.
Starting: 06-05-2025 17:10:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 18:00:00
Tanaka Isson had a unique gift for portraying Amami Oshima's nature in art. A child prodigy, his career faltered until he moved to the island. Time-lapse footage hints at scenes that inspired him.
Starting: 06-05-2025 18:25:00
Kagura is a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago. Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture has a hall dedicated to year-round kagura performances, and 22 kagura troupes.
Starting: 06-05-2025 18:43:00
Many elderly Japanese have difficulty chewing or swallowing, and must follow soft, nutritional "dysphagia diets." Kawabata Eri is teaching caregivers how to make appetizing dysphagia-friendly dishes.
Starting: 06-05-2025 19:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 20:00:00
The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple teach us how to make shinoda rolls with taro stalks, a simple fall dish suitable for festive occasions.
Starting: 06-05-2025 20:25:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 21:00:00
This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic "Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.
Starting: 06-05-2025 21:25:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 22:00:00
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.
Starting: 06-05-2025 22:25:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 06-05-2025 23:00:00
An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on a current-affairs topics.
Starting: 06-05-2025 23:30:00
Learn about easy, delicious and healthy cooking with Chef Rika! Featured recipe: Udon Noodles with Vegetables and Wasabi.
Starting: 06-05-2025 23:55:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 07-05-2025 00:00:00
This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work "The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei.
Starting: 07-05-2025 00:25:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 07-05-2025 01:00:00
The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make sesame-covered taro dumplings. Simply mash up boiled taro, add cheese, sprinkle with sesame, and deep fry for some tasty autumn goodness.
Starting: 07-05-2025 01:25:00
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs.
Starting: 07-05-2025 01:45:00
Oda Yuriko suffers from a progressive disease, but by running a patient association, developing an app, and other activities, she's working toward a society in which anybody can enjoy life.
Starting: 07-05-2025 02:30:00
In 2021, a massive submarine volcano erupted off Japan. We follow Japanese researchers' efforts to understand the eruption, and witness their discovery of obsidian and even new sea creatures.
Starting: 07-05-2025 03:30:00
Every hero needs a good villain, and kabuki has everything from ambitious schemers to vile seducers, and even the odd comic villain. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the roles' appeal.
Starting: 07-05-2025 04:30:00
Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. Come along and see why the area is known for used books, musical instruments, and curry.
Starting: 07-05-2025 05:30:00
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.
Starting: 07-05-2025 06:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 07-05-2025 07:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 07-05-2025 08:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 07-05-2025 09:00:00
News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.
Starting: 07-05-2025 10:00:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 07-05-2025 11:00:00
Taimatsu Akashi honors those who died defending the castle in Sukagawa in 1589. Local people form teams to make huge torches that are set alight in a hilltop park to commemorate the fallen warriors.
Starting: 07-05-2025 11:43:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 07-05-2025 12:00:00
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs.
Starting: 07-05-2025 12:45:00
Oda Yuriko suffers from a progressive disease, but by running a patient association, developing an app, and other activities, she's working toward a society in which anybody can enjoy life.
Starting: 07-05-2025 13:30:00
In squid-loving Japan, spear squid is immensely popular. Tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savor some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish.
Starting: 07-05-2025 14:30:00
Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. Come along and see why the area is known for used books, musical instruments, and curry.
Starting: 07-05-2025 15:30:00
Every hero needs a good villain, and kabuki has everything from ambitious schemers to vile seducers, and even the odd comic villain. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the roles' appeal.
Starting: 07-05-2025 16:30:00
Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.
Starting: 07-05-2025 17:30:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 07-05-2025 18:00:00
Taimatsu Akashi honors those who died defending the castle in Sukagawa in 1589. Local people form teams to make huge torches that are set alight in a hilltop park to commemorate the fallen warriors.
Starting: 07-05-2025 18:43:00
In 2021, a massive submarine volcano erupted off Japan. We follow Japanese researchers' efforts to understand the eruption, and witness their discovery of obsidian and even new sea creatures.
Starting: 07-05-2025 19:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 07-05-2025 20:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 07-05-2025 21:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 07-05-2025 22:00:00
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs.
Starting: 07-05-2025 22:45:00
Every hero needs a good villain, and kabuki has everything from ambitious schemers to vile seducers, and even the odd comic villain. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the roles' appeal.
Starting: 07-05-2025 23:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 00:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 01:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 02:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 03:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 04:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 05:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 06:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 07:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 08:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 09:00:00
News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.
Starting: 08-05-2025 10:00:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 08-05-2025 11:00:00
In September, 11 districts in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture parade along different routes performing Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon, a 300-year-old matsuri that features elegant music, dancing, and singing.
Starting: 08-05-2025 11:43:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 08-05-2025 12:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 13:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 14:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 15:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 16:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 17:00:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 08-05-2025 18:00:00
In September, 11 districts in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture parade along different routes performing Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon, a 300-year-old matsuri that features elegant music, dancing, and singing.
Starting: 08-05-2025 18:43:00
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
Starting: 08-05-2025 19:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 20:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 21:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 22:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 08-05-2025 23:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 00:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 01:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 02:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 03:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 04:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 05:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 06:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 07:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 08:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 09:00:00
News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.
Starting: 09-05-2025 10:00:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 09-05-2025 11:00:00
As a constant supply of concrete is required for urbanization around the world, Japanese companies have developed concrete that emits no CO2 during production, and a CO2-absorbing material coating.
Starting: 09-05-2025 11:43:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 09-05-2025 12:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 13:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 14:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 15:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 16:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 17:00:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 09-05-2025 18:00:00
As a constant supply of concrete is required for urbanization around the world, Japanese companies have developed concrete that emits no CO2 during production, and a CO2-absorbing material coating.
Starting: 09-05-2025 18:43:00
A depression treatment called rTMS is showing promise. It uses magnetic fields to stimulate the brain and may also help to prevent a relapse when combined with antidepressants.
Starting: 09-05-2025 19:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 20:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 21:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 22:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 09-05-2025 23:00:00
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs.
Starting: 09-05-2025 23:15:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 10-05-2025 00:00:00
Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces. In Kyoto, we explore dazzling works of art created from the encounter of cultures.
Starting: 10-05-2025 00:55:00
A small cafe in the city of Kumamoto. From across Japan, people dealing with the death of a loved one are drawn to this special spot. A story of loss and renewal that begins with a cup of coffee.
Starting: 10-05-2025 01:10:00
Journey through valleys in northern Kyoto Pref. and admire grand spectacular the Sea of Japan. We ride attractive trains, learn about the culture and history, and visit places that appear in legends.
Starting: 10-05-2025 02:10:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 10-05-2025 03:00:00
This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.
Starting: 10-05-2025 03:40:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 10-05-2025 04:00:00
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.
Starting: 10-05-2025 04:40:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 10-05-2025 05:00:00
This program 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.
Starting: 10-05-2025 05:35:00
Yamagata / Minagawa Akira (designer) To make a "dantsu" carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand. Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.
Starting: 10-05-2025 05:55:00
After Japan pulled out of World War II, Japanese civilians living on present-day Sakhalin got caught up in 7 days of bloody fighting with Soviet troops. We explore a forgotten tragedy of history.
Starting: 10-05-2025 06:10:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 10-05-2025 07:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 10-05-2025 08:00:00
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.
Starting: 10-05-2025 08:40:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 10-05-2025 09:00:00
This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.
Starting: 10-05-2025 09:40:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 10-05-2025 10:00:00
For hundreds of years, Japanese people have used name stamps, known as hanko, to sign their name. In a 5-minute digest, we discover their history and explore what a hanko-free future might look like.
Starting: 10-05-2025 10:55:00
Japan lies in a volcanic zone and boasts over 3000 onsen. We visit two old hot springs to learn the significance of bathing to the Japanese spirit.
Starting: 10-05-2025 11:10:00
In 2021, digital twin technology analyzed a landslide in Atami and prevented further disasters. Find out how it is also used for tsunami prediction.
Starting: 10-05-2025 11:40:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 10-05-2025 12:00:00
Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces. In Nara, we delve into astonishing Buddhist and Shinto art.
Starting: 10-05-2025 12:55:00
A small cafe in the city of Kumamoto. From across Japan, people dealing with the death of a loved one are drawn to this special spot. A story of loss and renewal that begins with a cup of coffee.
Starting: 10-05-2025 13:10:00
The Tama River runs through Tokyo. It's home to Ayu, the queen of freshwater streams. Every year 10 million of them go upstream to spawn. But many invasive species are intruding on their oasis now.
Starting: 10-05-2025 14:10:00
This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.
Starting: 10-05-2025 14:40:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 10-05-2025 15:00:00
For hundreds of years, Japanese people have used name stamps, known as hanko, to sign their name. In a 5-minute digest, we discover their history and explore what a hanko-free future might look like.
Starting: 10-05-2025 15:55:00
This episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct, rumbling tone.
Starting: 10-05-2025 16:10:00
The head Inari shrine has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities attract worshippers with varying needs.
Starting: 10-05-2025 16:55:00
Japan lies in a volcanic zone and boasts over 3000 onsen. We visit two old hot springs to learn the significance of bathing to the Japanese spirit.
Starting: 10-05-2025 17:10:00
In 2021, digital twin technology analyzed a landslide in Atami and prevented further disasters. Find out how it is also used for tsunami prediction.
Starting: 10-05-2025 17:40:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 10-05-2025 18:00:00
Historic capitals in the Kansai region are home to a wealth of national treasures and masterpieces. Discover an array of artworks inspired by Buddhism, international trade, or the nobility.
Starting: 10-05-2025 18:55:00
A small cafe in the city of Kumamoto. From across Japan, people dealing with the death of a loved one are drawn to this special spot. A story of loss and renewal that begins with a cup of coffee.
Starting: 10-05-2025 19:10:00
The Tama River runs through Tokyo. It's home to Ayu, the queen of freshwater streams. Every year 10 million of them go upstream to spawn. But many invasive species are intruding on their oasis now.
Starting: 10-05-2025 20:10:00
This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy. With the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.
Starting: 10-05-2025 20:40:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 10-05-2025 21:00:00
For hundreds of years, Japanese people have used name stamps, known as hanko, to sign their name. In a 5-minute digest, we discover their history and explore what a hanko-free future might look like.
Starting: 10-05-2025 21:55:00
Japan lies in a volcanic zone and boasts over 3000 onsen. We visit two old hot springs to learn the significance of bathing to the Japanese spirit.
Starting: 10-05-2025 22:10:00
In 2021, digital twin technology analyzed a landslide in Atami and prevented further disasters. Find out how it is also used for tsunami prediction.
Starting: 10-05-2025 22:40:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 10-05-2025 23:00:00
Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.
Starting: 10-05-2025 23:40:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 00:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 01:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 02:00:00
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-6.
Starting: 11-05-2025 02:40:00
In the Western-influenced port town of Kobe, a kitty seeks attention while its owner makes shoes at a custom shop. You'll meet a popular shopping district kitty that has its own designer T-shirt.
Starting: 11-05-2025 02:55:00
This ride through Nara, site of Japan's ancient capital, takes us through historic locations bright with the colors of fall, a tranquil countryside brimming with the wisdom of the old days.
Starting: 11-05-2025 03:10:00
This program employs "mitateru," a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.
Starting: 11-05-2025 03:50:00
Florence is a city in Italy that is celebrated for its medieval history. Renowned as the birthplace of the Renaissance, from the 14th to 16th centuries, Florence was a cultural and artistic capital.
Starting: 11-05-2025 04:10:00
This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?
Starting: 11-05-2025 05:10:00
Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve your kanji.
Starting: 11-05-2025 05:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 06:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 07:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 08:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 09:00:00
Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Uniforms.
Starting: 11-05-2025 09:40:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 10:00:00
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-6.
Starting: 11-05-2025 10:40:00
In the Western-influenced port town of Kobe, a kitty seeks attention while its owner makes shoes at a custom shop. You'll meet a popular shopping district kitty that has its own designer T-shirt.
Starting: 11-05-2025 10:55:00
This time in Wakayama, heartland of shoyu, we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and...sushi?
Starting: 11-05-2025 11:10:00
Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve your kanji.
Starting: 11-05-2025 11:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 12:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 13:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 14:00:00
Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Uniforms.
Starting: 11-05-2025 14:40:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 15:00:00
Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-6.
Starting: 11-05-2025 15:40:00
In the Western-influenced port town of Kobe, a kitty seeks attention while its owner makes shoes at a custom shop. You'll meet a popular shopping district kitty that has its own designer T-shirt.
Starting: 11-05-2025 15:55:00
Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak. It has long inspired awe and terror, and is a source of artistic inspiration. Join us to explore the iconic beauty of this famous mountain.
Starting: 11-05-2025 16:10:00
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 11th, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
Starting: 11-05-2025 16:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 17:00:00
Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.
Starting: 11-05-2025 17:25:00
Maro Kuratani knits scarves and other items with surplus yarn, using threads of varying color and thickness. She says yarn is the ultimate eco-friendly material as reknitting is always an option.
Starting: 11-05-2025 17:45:00
The sale of sexual videos and photographs of minors is a lucrative international industry. Part two of our series examines this burgeoning trade and what can be done to stop it.
Starting: 11-05-2025 18:10:00
Kitanoumi became the youngest ever yokozuna in 1974 and went on to dominate the ring for a decade. We revisit his career through NHK archive footage and newly recorded interviews.
Starting: 11-05-2025 19:10:00
This ride through Nara, site of Japan's ancient capital, takes us through historic locations bright with the colors of fall, a tranquil countryside brimming with the wisdom of the old days.
Starting: 11-05-2025 20:10:00
This program employs "mitateru," a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.
Starting: 11-05-2025 20:50:00
Join May J. for great Japanese music! Three former members of the pioneering J-fusion band CASIOPEA now play as the KATSUSHIKA TRIO. This week, they're in the J-MELO studio to chat and perform.
Starting: 11-05-2025 21:10:00
Goldfish in Japan range from beautiful to comical. A single ranchu - known as the "king of goldfish" - can cost millions of yen. In a 5-minute digest, we explore why they are so beloved.
Starting: 11-05-2025 21:50:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 11-05-2025 22:00:00
Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.
Starting: 11-05-2025 22:25:00
Maro Kuratani knits scarves and other items with surplus yarn, using threads of varying color and thickness. She says yarn is the ultimate eco-friendly material as reknitting is always an option.
Starting: 11-05-2025 22:45:00
Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak. It has long inspired awe and terror, and is a source of artistic inspiration. Join us to explore the iconic beauty of this famous mountain.
Starting: 11-05-2025 23:10:00
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 11th, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
Starting: 11-05-2025 23:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 12-05-2025 00:00:00
Sekiguchi Itaru helped to restore the pipe organ at Notre Dame in Paris, following the cathedral's fire in 2019. He tells us about his work, including the tuning and voicing of these instruments.
Starting: 12-05-2025 00:15:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 12-05-2025 01:00:00
In 2021, digital twin technology analyzed a landslide in Atami and prevented further disasters. Find out how it is also used for tsunami prediction.
Starting: 12-05-2025 01:15:00
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn what happens when a volcano erupts and how we should be prepared.
Starting: 12-05-2025 01:45:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 12-05-2025 02:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 12-05-2025 03:00:00
The Amakusa region has over 120 islands and is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed. See Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography.
Starting: 12-05-2025 03:55:00
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 11th, Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
Starting: 12-05-2025 04:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 12-05-2025 05:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 12-05-2025 06:00:00
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn what happens when a volcano erupts and how we should be prepared.
Starting: 12-05-2025 06:45:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 12-05-2025 07:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 12-05-2025 08:00:00
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
Starting: 12-05-2025 08:57:00
The Tama River runs through Tokyo. It's home to Ayu, the queen of freshwater streams. Every year 10 million of them go upstream to spawn. But many invasive species are intruding on their oasis now.
Starting: 12-05-2025 09:30:00
News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.
Starting: 12-05-2025 10:00:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 12-05-2025 11:00:00
In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.
Starting: 12-05-2025 11:43:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 12-05-2025 12:00:00
As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn what happens when a volcano erupts and how we should be prepared.
Starting: 12-05-2025 12:45:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 12-05-2025 13:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 12-05-2025 14:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 12-05-2025 15:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 12-05-2025 16:00:00
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
Starting: 12-05-2025 16:57:00
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.
Starting: 12-05-2025 17:30:00
We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.
Starting: 12-05-2025 17:55:00
Chef Sasaki Yotaro is known for his unique fermented dishes and doburoku, an unfiltered sake he brews from rice he grows himself. He talks about the craft that goes into creating world-class cuisine.
Starting: 12-05-2025 18:28:00
Dotonbori, the heart of Osaka's food scene, strives to remain beloved through efforts by its shopping district that include a vegan-friendly cafe, tackling waste issues, and supporting at-risk youth.
Starting: 12-05-2025 18:55:00
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, The Iseji Route: Journey of the Soul over Passes.
Starting: 12-05-2025 19:30:00
Ultrasound is emerging as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer. HIFU uses focused heat to target and destroy cancer cells, and there is minimal harm to the body. We report on its potential.
Starting: 12-05-2025 20:30:00
On this episode, we meet American Jerry Martin, an author of children's books based in Saitama, and Daniel Muivakitonyi from Kenya, a running instructor in Tokyo.
Starting: 12-05-2025 21:30:00
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.
Starting: 12-05-2025 22:30:00
We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.
Starting: 12-05-2025 22:55:00
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).
Starting: 12-05-2025 23:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 13-05-2025 00:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 13-05-2025 01:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 13-05-2025 02:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 13-05-2025 03:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 13-05-2025 04:00:00
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
Starting: 13-05-2025 04:57:00
Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks.
Starting: 13-05-2025 05:30:00
Let's cook Chef Rika's vinegar dishes! Featured recipes: (1) Tangy Egg Drop Soup with Spinach and Tomatoes (2) Grilled Asparagus with Sesame Vinaigrette Dressing (3) Chicken Glazed with Vinegar Sauce.
Starting: 13-05-2025 06:30:00
A 24-hour supermarket in Osaka is known for its brightly colored exterior and very cheap bento meals and prepared foods. For three days, we talked to people filling their shopping baskets here.
Starting: 13-05-2025 07:30:00
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).
Starting: 13-05-2025 08:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 13-05-2025 09:00:00
News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.
Starting: 13-05-2025 10:00:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 13-05-2025 11:00:00
In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.
Starting: 13-05-2025 11:43:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 13-05-2025 12:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 13-05-2025 13:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 13-05-2025 14:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 13-05-2025 15:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 13-05-2025 16:00:00
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
Starting: 13-05-2025 16:57:00
Let's cook Chef Rika's vinegar dishes! Featured recipes: (1) Tangy Egg Drop Soup with Spinach and Tomatoes (2) Grilled Asparagus with Sesame Vinaigrette Dressing (3) Chicken Glazed with Vinegar Sauce.
Starting: 13-05-2025 17:30:00
At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, Masa Takumi won Best Global Music Album. This was the culmination of a life goal that Takumi moved across the world to Los Angeles in order to achieve.
Starting: 13-05-2025 18:28:00
Famed for the speed and power of its float pulling, the Kishiwada Danjiri Festival is a dynamic spectacle. This episode highlights the two-day festival and the passion of those involved.
Starting: 13-05-2025 18:55:00
A 24-hour supermarket in Osaka is known for its brightly colored exterior and very cheap bento meals and prepared foods. For three days, we talked to people filling their shopping baskets here.
Starting: 13-05-2025 19:30:00
Professor Takanori Takebe of Tokyo Medical and Dental University is breaking new ground with research on iPS cell-derived organoids. Discover how lives could be saved with Takebe's bold new ideas.
Starting: 13-05-2025 20:30:00
Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks.
Starting: 13-05-2025 21:30:00
Let's cook Chef Rika's vinegar dishes! Featured recipes: (1) Tangy Egg Drop Soup with Spinach and Tomatoes (2) Grilled Asparagus with Sesame Vinaigrette Dressing (3) Chicken Glazed with Vinegar Sauce.
Starting: 13-05-2025 22:30:00
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 13th, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
Starting: 13-05-2025 23:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 14-05-2025 00:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 14-05-2025 01:00:00
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.
Starting: 14-05-2025 01:45:00
Kitamura Asako is the first female floatmaker in the 300-year history of Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri, battling prejudice as she upholds this very male tradition while also imbuing a fresh new sensibility.
Starting: 14-05-2025 02:30:00
Professor Takanori Takebe of Tokyo Medical and Dental University is breaking new ground with research on iPS cell-derived organoids. Discover how lives could be saved with Takebe's bold new ideas.
Starting: 14-05-2025 03:30:00
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 13th, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
Starting: 14-05-2025 04:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 14-05-2025 05:00:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 14-05-2025 06:00:00
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.
Starting: 14-05-2025 06:45:00
Kitamura Asako is the first female floatmaker in the 300-year history of Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri, battling prejudice as she upholds this very male tradition while also imbuing a fresh new sensibility.
Starting: 14-05-2025 07:30:00
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 13th, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
Starting: 14-05-2025 08:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 14-05-2025 09:00:00
News 7 is NHK's flagship domestic evening news program, bringing you the latest from our Tokyo studio. It's presented with English audio on NHK World for our international viewers.
Starting: 14-05-2025 10:00:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 14-05-2025 11:00:00
In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.
Starting: 14-05-2025 11:43:00
NEWSROOM TOKYO dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.
Starting: 14-05-2025 12:00:00
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.
Starting: 14-05-2025 12:45:00
Kitamura Asako is the first female floatmaker in the 300-year history of Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri, battling prejudice as she upholds this very male tradition while also imbuing a fresh new sensibility.
Starting: 14-05-2025 13:30:00
Turnips are a versatile ingredient that spark the imagination of skilled chefs. Visit Japan's largest turnip production area and explore a variety of dishes, from Japanese to French cuisine.
Starting: 14-05-2025 14:30:00
We visit Mt. Mitake in western Tokyo, known for the Shinto shrine on its summit and sacred areas of virtually unspoiled nature. We learn about samurai devotees and the tradition of mountain worship.
Starting: 14-05-2025 15:30:00
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 14th, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
Starting: 14-05-2025 16:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 14-05-2025 17:00:00
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Capsule Figures.
Starting: 14-05-2025 17:45:00
Okumura Arisa created the Slow Order Cafe, a pop-up concept staffed entirely by people who stutter. She talks about her speech impediment and the vision behind her project.
Starting: 14-05-2025 18:28:00
For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes. We examine what their wishes tell us about their lives.
Starting: 14-05-2025 18:55:00
Kitamura Asako is the first female floatmaker in the 300-year history of Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri, battling prejudice as she upholds this very male tradition while also imbuing a fresh new sensibility.
Starting: 14-05-2025 19:30:00
Turnips are a versatile ingredient that spark the imagination of skilled chefs. Visit Japan's largest turnip production area and explore a variety of dishes, from Japanese to French cuisine.
Starting: 14-05-2025 20:30:00
We visit Mt. Mitake in western Tokyo, known for the Shinto shrine on its summit and sacred areas of virtually unspoiled nature. We learn about samurai devotees and the tradition of mountain worship.
Starting: 14-05-2025 21:30:00
For over 20 years, Kuwayama Norihiko has been providing psychological care to children traumatized by war in places such as Palestine and the former Yugoslavia. He talks about being there for others.
Starting: 14-05-2025 22:30:00
NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.
Starting: 14-05-2025 23:00:00