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.
04:10
Join us for a look at bones, the anime studio known for stunning action and works like Gachiakuta and My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON. Charismatic animator Nakamura Yutaka also makes his TV debut.
04:40
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
04:50
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.
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.
05:10
From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.
05:25
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences.
05:30
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 22, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
05:57
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.
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.
06:10
Pilot's Choice: Tokyo's dazzling night views! A close-up on the ground crew's "Airport Magic" for on-time flights.
06:25
Kyoto City University of Arts, founded in 1880, has produced leading painters in the art world. Its policy emphasizes Shasei: painting from life through intensive observation.
06:30
Today: determining what is worrying a client. Lin Zhipeng, from China, works at a real estate firm. In a roleplay challenge, he must determine what is worrying his client.
06:45
Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yoh use offcut lumber for furniture. But using multiple boards can lead to uneven color, so they dye their work with indigo; a clever idea that's attracting real interest.
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.
07:10
Japanese design, known for its beauty and functionality, is highly regarded around the world. We explore the craftsmanship, the people who sustain it, and the philosophy at its core.
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.
08:10
From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.
08:25
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences.
08:30
NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO November Tournament Day 15 action live from Fukuoka, as top wrestlers have their fifteenth bouts of the 15-day contest.
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.
10:10
Join us for a look at bones, the anime studio known for stunning action and works like Gachiakuta and My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON. Charismatic animator Nakamura Yutaka also makes his TV debut.
10:40
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
10:50
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.
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.
11:10
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: cocolashika (a guitarless trio getting lots of attention for their city-pop sound) and Utagokoro Rie (a singer whose J-pop covers led to major-label debut).
11:40
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 2-11.
11:50
In Japan, sweet potatoes are often baked or turned into sweets. But they can also be used to generate electricity or protect from heat. We introduce the diverse ways in which they are used and sold.
11:55
Two herb farmers' cats live next door to each other. Their relationship is tense due to a past fight. At Takeya Kannonji Temple, the chief priest lives with four cats that always stay by his side.
12:00
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.
12:10
Pilot's Choice: Tokyo's dazzling night views! A close-up on the ground crew's "Airport Magic" for on-time flights.
12:25
Kyoto City University of Arts, founded in 1880, has produced leading painters in the art world. Its policy emphasizes Shasei: painting from life through intensive observation.
12:30
Today: determining what is worrying a client. Lin Zhipeng, from China, works at a real estate firm. In a roleplay challenge, he must determine what is worrying his client.
12:45
Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yoh use offcut lumber for furniture. But using multiple boards can lead to uneven color, so they dye their work with indigo; a clever idea that's attracting real interest.
13:00
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.
13:10
Japanese design, known for its beauty and functionality, is highly regarded around the world. We explore the craftsmanship, the people who sustain it, and the philosophy at its core.
14:00
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.
14:10
Mt. Fuji's bid for World Heritage faced formidable obstacles, including devastation that would shock any mountain climber. This is the story of Fuji's long climb to celebrated cultural treasure.
14:55
Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favorite bowl of ramen.
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.
15:10
Join us for a look at bones, the anime studio known for stunning action and works like Gachiakuta and My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON. Charismatic animator Nakamura Yutaka also makes his TV debut.
15:40
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
15:50
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.
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.
16:10
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: cocolashika (a guitarless trio getting lots of attention for their city-pop sound) and Utagokoro Rie (a singer whose J-pop covers led to major-label debut).
16:40
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 2-11.
16:50
In Japan, sweet potatoes are often baked or turned into sweets. But they can also be used to generate electricity or protect from heat. We introduce the diverse ways in which they are used and sold.
16:55
Two herb farmers' cats live next door to each other. Their relationship is tense due to a past fight. At Takeya Kannonji Temple, the chief priest lives with four cats that always stay by his side.
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.
17:10
From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.
17:25
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences.
17:30
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 23, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
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.
18:10
Pilot's Choice: Tokyo's dazzling night views! A close-up on the ground crew's "Airport Magic" for on-time flights.
18:25
Kyoto City University of Arts, founded in 1880, has produced leading painters in the art world. Its policy emphasizes Shasei: painting from life through intensive observation.
18:30
Today: determining what is worrying a client. Lin Zhipeng, from China, works at a real estate firm. In a roleplay challenge, he must determine what is worrying his client.
18:45
Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yoh use offcut lumber for furniture. But using multiple boards can lead to uneven color, so they dye their work with indigo; a clever idea that's attracting real interest.
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.
19:10
Japanese design, known for its beauty and functionality, is highly regarded around the world. We explore the craftsmanship, the people who sustain it, and the philosophy at its core.
20:00
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.
20:10
Mt. Fuji's bid for World Heritage faced formidable obstacles, including devastation that would shock any mountain climber. This is the story of Fuji's long climb to celebrated cultural treasure.
20:55
Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favorite bowl of ramen.
21:00
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.
21:10
Join us for a look at bones, the anime studio known for stunning action and works like Gachiakuta and My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON. Charismatic animator Nakamura Yutaka also makes his TV debut.
21:40
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
21:50
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.
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.
22:10
Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: cocolashika (a guitarless trio getting lots of attention for their city-pop sound) and Utagokoro Rie (a singer whose J-pop covers led to major-label debut).
22:40
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 2-11.
22:50
In Japan, sweet potatoes are often baked or turned into sweets. But they can also be used to generate electricity or protect from heat. We introduce the diverse ways in which they are used and sold.
22:55
Two herb farmers' cats live next door to each other. Their relationship is tense due to a past fight. At Takeya Kannonji Temple, the chief priest lives with four cats that always stay by his side.
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.
23:10
Pilot's Choice: Tokyo's dazzling night views! A close-up on the ground crew's "Airport Magic" for on-time flights.
23:25
Kyoto City University of Arts, founded in 1880, has produced leading painters in the art world. Its policy emphasizes Shasei: painting from life through intensive observation.
23:30
Today: determining what is worrying a client. Lin Zhipeng, from China, works at a real estate firm. In a roleplay challenge, he must determine what is worrying his client.
23:45
Tanaka Ryosuke and Miyachi Yoh use offcut lumber for furniture. But using multiple boards can lead to uneven color, so they dye their work with indigo; a clever idea that's attracting real interest.
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.
00:10
From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.
00:25
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences.
00:30
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 23, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.
01:00
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.
01:10
A Brazilian woman living in Japan is trying to promote a music video she made for kids about sexual abuse while navigating the differences between the two cultures.
01:15
Global warming has raised sea temperatures, increasing powerful typhoons worldwide. The program reports on their impacts and explores with experts the mechanisms and causes of their intensification.
01:25
Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer) Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise.
01:30
We meet Afghani Gulhabib Habiby who takes care of cattle on a farm in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, and Nepalese Rukesh Raj Giri who runs a produce store in Tokyo.
02:00
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.
02:10
Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.
02:15
Massive logistics facilities underpin online retail, but their robust warehouse structures, state-of-the-art seismic isolation systems and other features make them suitable as evacuation sites too.
02:30
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.
02:45
In a stand-up comedy club in Tokyo, people from all over the world try out bilingual jokes. For James from Australia, comedy has changed his life, helping him find a place where he feels he belongs.
02:55
A sumo tournament is being held in London for the first time in 34 years. At a screening of Grand Sumo Legends, Wajima: The Golden Left, attendees can learn about NHK WORLD-JAPAN's useful services.
03:00
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.
03:10
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.
03:25
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."
03:30
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
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.
04:10
From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.
04:25
As snow melts in Yonezawa, it provides water used for growing rice. Beautiful time-lapse images show how a 400-year-old brewery turns this rice into sake, using human expertise instead of machines.
04:30
Japanese pond turtles are a near-threatened species. But a six-month tracking project revealed that they flourish in rice paddies, woods and fields. Take a close look at their surprising lives.
04:55
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.