04:00
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.
04:30
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
05:00
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.
05:30
We all crave attention but one bird goes the extra mile to rise above the flock. Come with us to South America's smallest country Suriname to catch the main attraction: the Guianan Cock of the Rock!
05:55
Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan. See the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.
06:00
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.
06:30
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
06:57
At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.
07:00
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.
07:30
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
07:55
Hagi, a World Heritage site of ten described as an "open-air museum," is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, in time-lapse.
08:00
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.
08:30
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to kaku, or "to write." Explore the unique culture behind them.
08:40
#28 May I take photos here? / When seeking permission to do something, change the end of a verb to "te" style. For example, "toru" (take) becomes "totte." Then add "mo ii desu ka."
08:45
Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way, energizing people who provide services. We introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture.
08:55
In March, NHK WORLD-JAPAN launched a new online hub for BOSAI-preparing for disaster. It has pages, apps and guides, in multiple languages. We also see programs about June's theme: Mount Fuji.
09:00
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.
09:30
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
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.
10:30
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
10:57
At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.
11:00
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.
11:30
Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!
12:00
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.
12:30
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
12:55
Hagi, a World Heritage site of ten described as an "open-air museum," is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, in time-lapse.
13:00
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.
13:28
In 2025, Yasuda Kan won the Isamu Noguchi Award, given to artists who embody a spirit of innovation, global consciousness, and commitment to cultural exchange. He talks about the power of sculpture.
13:43
Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way, energizing people who provide services. We introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture.
13:55
In March, NHK WORLD-JAPAN launched a new online hub for BOSAI-preparing for disaster. It has pages, apps and guides, in multiple languages. We also see programs about June's theme: Mount Fuji.
14:00
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.
14:30
Kasai is a bayside town in eastern Tokyo bounded by two large rivers. Join us as we trace its history as a hub of water transport, go river fishing, and get to know the local Indian community.
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.
15:30
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
16:00
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.
16:30
From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.
17:00
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.
17:30
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
17:55
Hagi, a World Heritage site of ten described as an "open-air museum," is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, in time-lapse.
18:00
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.
18:30
Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others.
18:57
At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.
19:00
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.
19:30
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to kaku, or "to write." Explore the unique culture behind them.
19:40
#28 May I take photos here? / When seeking permission to do something, change the end of a verb to "te" style. For example, "toru" (take) becomes "totte." Then add "mo ii desu ka."
19:45
Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way, energizing people who provide services. We introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture.
19:55
In March, NHK WORLD-JAPAN launched a new online hub for BOSAI-preparing for disaster. It has pages, apps and guides, in multiple languages. We also see programs about June's theme: Mount Fuji.
20:00
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.
20:28
In 2025, Yasuda Kan won the Isamu Noguchi Award, given to artists who embody a spirit of innovation, global consciousness, and commitment to cultural exchange. He talks about the power of sculpture.
20:43
Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.
20:48
Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.
20:55
We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity.
21:00
Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.
21:30
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
22:00
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.
22:30
From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises.
23:00
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.
23:30
Be earthquake-ready! Learn survival tips for quakes and when you're trapped under rubble. You'll want to watch this before your next trip to Japan.
23:45
Reductions in Arctic sea ice caused by global warming have ironically led to record-breaking Northern Hemisphere snowfalls and frequent winter storms. What mechanism is at work?
23:55
Oku-Izumo is home to an ancient technique for making the steel used in Japanese swords. We meet a blacksmith who has inherited the tradition, and enjoy local scenery presented in time-lapse images.