03.01 01:10

50 Minuten

Seeds of Peace: 3026-021

The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visit the United Nations in Geneva each year - we join them as they call for nuclear abolition and see the complexities of global politics in a new light.

03.01 02:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 02:10

50 Minuten

Karl and Tina: 3025-281

Amid the deep winter snow, a US high school student comes to stay at a house restored by Karl - when spring finally arrives, the villagers celebrate the cherry blossoms and enjoy seasonal dishes.

03.01 03:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 03:10

45 Minuten

Train Cruise: 2068-031

Journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway - practise zazen meditation at Eiheiji, sip locally brewed sake, and dine on Echizen crab.

03.01 03:55

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-031

Japanese paper (washi) is attractively textured and extremely durable - in this digest, we explore its role in modern society and examine how it represents Japanese aesthetics.

03.01 04:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 04:10

30 Minuten

Design X Stories: 2101-060

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. The Tottori Sand Dunes create unique and ever-changing views on the Sea of Japan coast - our design hunt explores a culture with deep natural roots.

03.01 04:40

10 Minuten

Let's Enjoy Maths: 4042-004

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured, but Barky realises that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimetre items are needed.

03.01 04:50

10 Minuten

Take Tech: 4039-010

A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how.

03.01 05:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 05:10

30 Minuten

Samurai Castles: 3022-071

A castle 200km north of Tokyo was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th century - modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords.

03.01 05:40

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-051

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to theatre. Explore the unique culture behind them.

03.01 05:50

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-017

Thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple in Saidaiji Eyo - some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.

03.01 06:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 06:10

25 Minuten

Reiho: Respect in Practice: 3025-282

The Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily action for 800 years - we learn how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.

03.01 06:35

5 Minuten

Gateway to the Land of the Death: 6053-009

Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years - through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests long associated with death and rebirth.

03.01 06:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-056

Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage and support disaster preparedness.

03.01 06:55

5 Minuten

Icy Landscapes: 6058-015

Architect Tsukamoto Yoshiharu visits Nara - long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge and showed how architecture can make use of natural characteristics.

03.01 07:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 07:10

50 Minuten

Seeds of Peace: 3026-021

The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visit the United Nations in Geneva each year - we join them as they call for nuclear abolition and see the complexities of global politics in a new light.

03.01 08:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 08:10

50 Minuten

Karl and Tina: 3025-281

Amid the deep winter snow, a US high school student comes to stay at a house restored by Karl - when spring finally arrives, the villagers celebrate the cherry blossoms and enjoy seasonal dishes.

03.01 09:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 09:10

30 Minuten

Samurai Castles: 3022-071

A castle 200km north of Tokyo was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th century - modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords.

03.01 09:40

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-051

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to theatre. Explore the unique culture behind them.

03.01 09:50

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-017

Thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple in Saidaiji Eyo - some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.

03.01 10:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 10:10

30 Minuten

Design X Stories: 2101-060

Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. The Tottori Sand Dunes create unique and ever-changing views on the Sea of Japan coast - our design hunt explores a culture with deep natural roots.

03.01 10:40

10 Minuten

Let's Enjoy Maths: 4042-004

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured, but Barky realises that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimetre items are needed.

03.01 10:50

10 Minuten

Take Tech: 4039-010

A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how.

03.01 11:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 11:10

45 Minuten

Train Cruise: 2068-031

Journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway - practise zazen meditation at Eiheiji, sip locally brewed sake, and dine on Echizen crab.

03.01 11:55

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-031

Japanese paper (washi) is attractively textured and extremely durable - in this digest, we explore its role in modern society and examine how it represents Japanese aesthetics.

03.01 12:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 12:10

25 Minuten

Reiho: Respect in Practice: 3025-282

The Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily action for 800 years - we learn how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.

03.01 12:35

5 Minuten

Gateway to the Land of the Death: 6053-009

Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years - through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests long associated with death and rebirth.

03.01 12:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-056

Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage and support disaster preparedness.

03.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Icy Landscapes: 6058-015

Architect Tsukamoto Yoshiharu visits Nara - long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge and showed how architecture can make use of natural characteristics.

03.01 13:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 13:10

50 Minuten

Seeds of Peace: 3026-021

The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visit the United Nations in Geneva each year - we join them as they call for nuclear abolition and see the complexities of global politics in a new light.

03.01 14:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 14:10

50 Minuten

Karl and Tina: 3025-281

Amid the deep winter snow, a US high school student comes to stay at a house restored by Karl - when spring finally arrives, the villagers celebrate the cherry blossoms and enjoy seasonal dishes.

03.01 15:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 15:10

25 Minuten

Darwin's Amazing Animals: 4030-013

The beautiful spotfin lionfish is known as the Lady of the Sea, but don't be fooled by its appearance - its body is covered with venomous spines. We reveal an unusual side of these marine creatures.

03.01 15:35

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6048-007

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

03.01 15:40

10 Minuten

Let's Enjoy Maths: 4042-004

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured, but Barky realises that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimetre items are needed.

03.01 15:50

10 Minuten

Take Tech: 4039-010

A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how.

03.01 16:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 16:10

45 Minuten

Train Cruise: 2068-031

Journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway - practise zazen meditation at Eiheiji, sip locally brewed sake, and dine on Echizen crab.

03.01 16:55

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-031

Japanese paper (washi) is attractively textured and extremely durable - in this digest, we explore its role in modern society and examine how it represents Japanese aesthetics.

03.01 17:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 17:10

30 Minuten

Samurai Castles: 3022-071

A castle 200km north of Tokyo was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th century - modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords.

03.01 17:40

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-051

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to theatre. Explore the unique culture behind them.

03.01 17:50

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-017

Thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple in Saidaiji Eyo - some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.

03.01 18:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 18:10

25 Minuten

Reiho: Respect in Practice: 3025-282

The Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily action for 800 years - we learn how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.

03.01 18:35

5 Minuten

Gateway to the Land of the Death: 6053-009

Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years - through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests long associated with death and rebirth.

03.01 18:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-056

Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage and support disaster preparedness.

03.01 18:55

5 Minuten

Icy Landscapes: 6058-015

Architect Tsukamoto Yoshiharu visits Nara - long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge and showed how architecture can make use of natural characteristics.

03.01 19:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 19:10

50 Minuten

Seeds of Peace: 3026-021

The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visit the United Nations in Geneva each year - we join them as they call for nuclear abolition and see the complexities of global politics in a new light.

03.01 20:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 20:10

50 Minuten

Karl and Tina: 3025-281

Amid the deep winter snow, a US high school student comes to stay at a house restored by Karl - when spring finally arrives, the villagers celebrate the cherry blossoms and enjoy seasonal dishes.

03.01 21:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 21:10

25 Minuten

Darwin's Amazing Animals: 4030-013

The beautiful spotfin lionfish is known as the Lady of the Sea, but don't be fooled by its appearance - its body is covered with venomous spines. We reveal an unusual side of these marine creatures.

03.01 21:35

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6048-007

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

03.01 21:40

10 Minuten

Let's Enjoy Maths: 4042-004

Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured, but Barky realises that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimetre items are needed.

03.01 21:50

10 Minuten

Take Tech: 4039-010

A programme for upper primary to lower secondary school children about exploring everyday technologies all around them - each episode takes a piece of familiar tech and finds out what it does and how.

03.01 22:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 22:10

45 Minuten

Train Cruise: 2068-031

Journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway - practise zazen meditation at Eiheiji, sip locally brewed sake, and dine on Echizen crab.

03.01 22:55

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-031

Japanese paper (washi) is attractively textured and extremely durable - in this digest, we explore its role in modern society and examine how it represents Japanese aesthetics.

03.01 23:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03.01 23:10

25 Minuten

Reiho: Respect in Practice: 3025-282

The Ogasawara family has taught Japanese etiquette through daily action for 800 years - we learn how this cultivates self-awareness and understanding of others.

03.01 23:35

5 Minuten

Gateway to the Land of the Death: 6053-009

Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years - through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests long associated with death and rebirth.

03.01 23:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-056

Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage and support disaster preparedness.

03.01 23:55

5 Minuten

Icy Landscapes: 6058-015

Architect Tsukamoto Yoshiharu visits Nara - long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge and showed how architecture can make use of natural characteristics.

04.01 00:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 00:10

30 Minuten

Samurai Castles: 3022-071

A castle 200km north of Tokyo was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th century - modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords.

04.01 00:40

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-051

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode looks at words related to theatre. Explore the unique culture behind them.

04.01 00:50

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-017

Thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple in Saidaiji Eyo - some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.

04.01 01:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 01:10

50 Minuten

NHK Special: 4001-489

Inside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions - this is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas.

04.01 02:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 02:10

50 Minuten

Piano Concerto by Schumann: 3025-283

Conducted by Masaru Kumakura with Mao Fujita on the piano, the NHK Symphony Orchestra perform Mendelssohn's The Hebrides, Overture Op. 26 and Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54.

04.01 03:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 03:10

30 Minuten

J-Melo: 2004-450

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: singer-songwriter Kitamura Fuki, whose work ranges from piano and vocals to DJ sets, and the 12-member Dreamers Union Choir's powerful vocal harmonies.

04.01 03:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-040

An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home.

04.01 03:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-032

Japanese people have used name stamps known as hanko to sign their name for hundreds of years - in this digest, we discover their history and explore what a hanko-free future might look like.

04.01 03:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-057

A cat takes a nap among the fragrant flowers at a farm that grows sweet pea flowers, another cat takes a nap at an archery range, and we meet more local cats as residents celebrate a unique tradition.

04.01 04:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 04:10

30 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan Highlights: 2070-069

Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to co-operate closely in everything in order to survive.

04.01 04:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-020

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.

04.01 04:50

10 Minuten

u&i: 4036-010

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.

04.01 05:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 05:10

50 Minuten

Somewhere Street: 4017-154

Charleston, a historic East Coast port city founded in 1670, charms visitors with cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and rich history - it's loved by both international and US travellers.

04.01 06:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 06:10

15 Minuten

Laugh Then Think: 3025-284

A desire to stop people from talking annoyingly led to thought-provoking inventions - their creator, Kurihara Kazutaka, values the surprising perspectives generated by the debates they prompt.

04.01 06:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-026

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues - sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

04.01 06:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-048

The second in a special two-part EJW series. We've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work - this time we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games.

04.01 06:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-040

'They're not trash cans, but resource bins' says Murakami Yuki, who transforms garbage and scrap into useful materials - this sort of alchemy has earned praise and serious interest from industries.

04.01 07:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 07:10

50 Minuten

NHK Special: 4001-489

Inside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions - this is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas.

04.01 08:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 08:10

50 Minuten

Piano Concerto by Schumann: 3025-283

Conducted by Masaru Kumakura with Mao Fujita on the piano, the NHK Symphony Orchestra perform Mendelssohn's The Hebrides, Overture Op. 26 and Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54.

04.01 09:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 09:10

50 Minuten

Somewhere Street: 4017-154

Charleston, a historic East Coast port city founded in 1670, charms visitors with cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and rich history - it's loved by both international and US travellers.

04.01 10:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 10:10

30 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan Highlights: 2070-069

Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to co-operate closely in everything in order to survive.

04.01 10:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-020

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.

04.01 10:50

10 Minuten

u&i: 4036-010

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.

04.01 11:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 11:10

30 Minuten

J-Melo: 2004-450

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: singer-songwriter Kitamura Fuki, whose work ranges from piano and vocals to DJ sets, and the 12-member Dreamers Union Choir's powerful vocal harmonies.

04.01 11:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-040

An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home.

04.01 11:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-032

Japanese people have used name stamps known as hanko to sign their name for hundreds of years - in this digest, we discover their history and explore what a hanko-free future might look like.

04.01 11:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-057

A cat takes a nap among the fragrant flowers at a farm that grows sweet pea flowers, another cat takes a nap at an archery range, and we meet more local cats as residents celebrate a unique tradition.

04.01 12:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 12:10

15 Minuten

Laugh Then Think: 3025-284

A desire to stop people from talking annoyingly led to thought-provoking inventions - their creator, Kurihara Kazutaka, values the surprising perspectives generated by the debates they prompt.

04.01 12:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-026

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues - sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

04.01 12:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-048

The second in a special two-part EJW series. We've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work - this time we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games.

04.01 12:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-040

'They're not trash cans, but resource bins' says Murakami Yuki, who transforms garbage and scrap into useful materials - this sort of alchemy has earned praise and serious interest from industries.

04.01 13:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 13:10

50 Minuten

NHK Special: 4001-489

Inside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions - this is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas.

04.01 14:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 14:10

50 Minuten

Piano Concerto by Schumann: 3025-283

Conducted by Masaru Kumakura with Mao Fujita on the piano, the NHK Symphony Orchestra perform Mendelssohn's The Hebrides, Overture Op. 26 and Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54.

04.01 15:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 15:10

30 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan Highlights: 2070-069

Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to co-operate closely in everything in order to survive.

04.01 15:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-020

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.

04.01 15:50

10 Minuten

u&i: 4036-010

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.

04.01 16:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 16:10

30 Minuten

J-Melo: 2004-450

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: singer-songwriter Kitamura Fuki, whose work ranges from piano and vocals to DJ sets, and the 12-member Dreamers Union Choir's powerful vocal harmonies.

04.01 16:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-040

An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home.

04.01 16:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-032

Japanese people have used name stamps known as hanko to sign their name for hundreds of years - in this digest, we discover their history and explore what a hanko-free future might look like.

04.01 16:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-057

A cat takes a nap among the fragrant flowers at a farm that grows sweet pea flowers, another cat takes a nap at an archery range, and we meet more local cats as residents celebrate a unique tradition.

04.01 17:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

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04.01 17:10

50 Minuten

Somewhere Street: 4017-154

Charleston, a historic East Coast port city founded in 1670, charms visitors with cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and rich history - it's loved by both international and US travellers.

04.01 18:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 18:10

15 Minuten

Laugh Then Think: 3025-284

A desire to stop people from talking annoyingly led to thought-provoking inventions - their creator, Kurihara Kazutaka, values the surprising perspectives generated by the debates they prompt.

04.01 18:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-026

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues - sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

04.01 18:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-048

The second in a special two-part EJW series. We've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work - this time we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games.

04.01 18:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-040

'They're not trash cans, but resource bins' says Murakami Yuki, who transforms garbage and scrap into useful materials - this sort of alchemy has earned praise and serious interest from industries.

04.01 19:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 19:10

50 Minuten

NHK Special: 4001-489

Inside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions - this is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas.

04.01 20:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 20:10

50 Minuten

Piano Concerto by Schumann: 3025-283

Conducted by Masaru Kumakura with Mao Fujita on the piano, the NHK Symphony Orchestra perform Mendelssohn's The Hebrides, Overture Op. 26 and Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54.

04.01 21:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 21:10

30 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan Highlights: 2070-069

Aomori is beautiful, but its northern climate can be harsh - our cyclist enjoys the warmest of welcomes in communities that historically had to co-operate closely in everything in order to survive.

04.01 21:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-020

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.

04.01 21:50

10 Minuten

u&i: 4036-010

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.

04.01 22:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 22:10

30 Minuten

J-Melo: 2004-450

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: singer-songwriter Kitamura Fuki, whose work ranges from piano and vocals to DJ sets, and the 12-member Dreamers Union Choir's powerful vocal harmonies.

04.01 22:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-040

An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home.

04.01 22:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-032

Japanese people have used name stamps known as hanko to sign their name for hundreds of years - in this digest, we discover their history and explore what a hanko-free future might look like.

04.01 22:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-057

A cat takes a nap among the fragrant flowers at a farm that grows sweet pea flowers, another cat takes a nap at an archery range, and we meet more local cats as residents celebrate a unique tradition.

04.01 23:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

04.01 23:10

15 Minuten

Laugh Then Think: 3025-284

A desire to stop people from talking annoyingly led to thought-provoking inventions - their creator, Kurihara Kazutaka, values the surprising perspectives generated by the debates they prompt.

04.01 23:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-026

Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues - sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship.

04.01 23:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-048

The second in a special two-part EJW series. We've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work - this time we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games.

04.01 23:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-040

'They're not trash cans, but resource bins' says Murakami Yuki, who transforms garbage and scrap into useful materials - this sort of alchemy has earned praise and serious interest from industries.

05.01 00:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 00:10

50 Minuten

Somewhere Street: 4017-154

Charleston, a historic East Coast port city founded in 1670, charms visitors with cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and rich history - it's loved by both international and US travellers.

05.01 01:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 01:10

5 Minuten

Chatroom Japan: 6049-002

50 Rejections Changed My Life: Marvin is from Brunei and now works as a data analyst after he was turned down by 50 companies during his job search - what insight did he gain from his experience?

05.01 01:15

10 Minuten

Impacts: Climates Change the World: 6128-020

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

05.01 01:25

5 Minuten

Icy Landscapes: 6058-015

Architect Tsukamoto Yoshiharu visits Nara - long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge and showed how architecture can make use of natural characteristics.

05.01 01:30

27 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-140

We meet two Americans who preserve Japanese traditions; Chris Hinds ensures the safe conduct of Nozawa Onsen's fire festival in Nagano, and Andrew Mancabelli crafts Japanese armour in Warabi, Saitama.

05.01 01:57

3 Minuten

Hagi: An Open-Air Museum: 6053-021

Hagi, a World Heritage Site described as an 'open-air museum', is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape - soak in its atmosphere in time-lapse.

05.01 02:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 02:10

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Japan: 6025-026

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Oyu Stone Circles.

05.01 02:15

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-056

Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage and support disaster preparedness.

05.01 02:30

15 Minuten

Activate Your Japanese!: 2096-021

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.

05.01 02:45

10 Minuten

Diversity for Disaster Resilience: 2084-072

'Bosai Leaders' promote mutual resident support before and during disasters - these days, foreign participants are playing a significant role. We introduce those being trained in Nakano Ward in Tokyo.

05.01 02:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-067

We introduce a line-up of programmes conveying Japan's unique perspectives and cultural practices - themes include falconry, etiquette, and the National Museum of Japanese History.

05.01 03:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 03:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-168

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

05.01 04:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 04:30

25 Minuten

Darwin's Amazing Animals: 4030-013

The beautiful spotfin lionfish is known as the Lady of the Sea, but don't be fooled by its appearance - its body is covered with venomous spines. We reveal an unusual side of these marine creatures.

05.01 04:55

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6048-007

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

05.01 05:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Hometown Stories: 5003-306

In northern Japan, a senior esports team with an average age of 69 is aiming high - pushed relentlessly by a coach more than 30 years their junior, they dream of competing in a world championship.

05.01 05:57

3 Minuten

Satoyama Kitchen: 6051-010

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 at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

05.01 06:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-140

We meet two Americans who preserve Japanese traditions; Chris Hinds ensures the safe conduct of Nozawa Onsen's fire festival in Nagano, and Andrew Mancabelli crafts Japanese armour in Warabi, Saitama.

05.01 07:00

30 Minuten

Newsline Asia 24

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

05.01 07:30

15 Minuten

Activate Your Japanese!: 2096-021

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.

05.01 07:45

10 Minuten

Diversity for Disaster Resilience: 2084-072

'Bosai Leaders' promote mutual resident support before and during disasters - these days, foreign participants are playing a significant role. We introduce those being trained in Nakano Ward in Tokyo.

05.01 07:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-067

We introduce a line-up of programmes conveying Japan's unique perspectives and cultural practices - themes include falconry, etiquette, and the National Museum of Japanese History.

05.01 08:00

30 Minuten

Newsline Asia 24

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

05.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-168

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

05.01 09:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 09:30

27 Minuten

Hometown Stories: 5003-306

In northern Japan, a senior esports team with an average age of 69 is aiming high - pushed relentlessly by a coach more than 30 years their junior, they dream of competing in a world championship.

05.01 09:57

3 Minuten

Satoyama Kitchen: 6051-010

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 at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

05.01 10:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 10:30

25 Minuten

Darwin's Amazing Animals: 4030-013

The beautiful spotfin lionfish is known as the Lady of the Sea, but don't be fooled by its appearance - its body is covered with venomous spines. We reveal an unusual side of these marine creatures.

05.01 10:55

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6048-007

Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

05.01 11:00

30 Minuten

NHK News 7

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

05.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-140

We meet two Americans who preserve Japanese traditions; Chris Hinds ensures the safe conduct of Nozawa Onsen's fire festival in Nagano, and Andrew Mancabelli crafts Japanese armour in Warabi, Saitama.

05.01 12:00

28 Minuten

Newsroom Tokyo

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

05.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-202

Yasuda Junichi directed 'A Samurai in Time', a playful film made on a shoestring budget that became a word-of-mouth hit - Yasuda, who is also a rice farmer, gives us the behind-the-scenes story.

05.01 12:43

5 Minuten

DOSUKOI Sumo Salon: 6069-001

The most common winning technique in sumo is when a rikishi forces their opponent out of the ring using "yorikiri." Experts provide insights and explore their iconic yorikiri moments.

05.01 12:48

7 Minuten

Japan From Above: Up Close: 6023-008

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

05.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-011

Good or Evil Soul: In the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters, small humanoid creatures scurry about among lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices - what are they up to?

05.01 13:00

30 Minuten

Newsroom Tokyo

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

05.01 13:30

15 Minuten

Activate Your Japanese!: 2096-021

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.

05.01 13:45

10 Minuten

Diversity for Disaster Resilience: 2084-072

'Bosai Leaders' promote mutual resident support before and during disasters - these days, foreign participants are playing a significant role. We introduce those being trained in Nakano Ward in Tokyo.

05.01 13:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-067

We introduce a line-up of programmes conveying Japan's unique perspectives and cultural practices - themes include falconry, etiquette, and the National Museum of Japanese History.

05.01 14:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-168

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

05.01 15:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 15:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-183

Immunotherapy is offering a new approach to uterine cancer - genetic testing can help predict how effective it may be. We also explore a new iPS cell-based treatment that rejuvenates immune cells.

05.01 16:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 16:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-140

We meet two Americans who preserve Japanese traditions; Chris Hinds ensures the safe conduct of Nozawa Onsen's fire festival in Nagano, and Andrew Mancabelli crafts Japanese armour in Warabi, Saitama.

05.01 17:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Hometown Stories: 5003-306

In northern Japan, a senior esports team with an average age of 69 is aiming high - pushed relentlessly by a coach more than 30 years their junior, they dream of competing in a world championship.

05.01 17:57

3 Minuten

Satoyama Kitchen: 6051-010

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 at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

05.01 18:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 18:30

15 Minuten

Activate Your Japanese!: 2096-021

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.

05.01 18:45

10 Minuten

Diversity for Disaster Resilience: 2084-072

'Bosai Leaders' promote mutual resident support before and during disasters - these days, foreign participants are playing a significant role. We introduce those being trained in Nakano Ward in Tokyo.

05.01 18:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-067

We introduce a line-up of programmes conveying Japan's unique perspectives and cultural practices - themes include falconry, etiquette, and the National Museum of Japanese History.

05.01 19:00

28 Minuten

Newsroom Tokyo

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

05.01 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-202

Yasuda Junichi directed 'A Samurai in Time', a playful film made on a shoestring budget that became a word-of-mouth hit - Yasuda, who is also a rice farmer, gives us the behind-the-scenes story.

05.01 19:43

5 Minuten

DOSUKOI Sumo Salon: 6069-001

The most common winning technique in sumo is when a rikishi forces their opponent out of the ring using "yorikiri." Experts provide insights and explore their iconic yorikiri moments.

05.01 19:48

7 Minuten

Japan From Above: Up Close: 6023-008

This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

05.01 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-011

Good or Evil Soul: In the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters, small humanoid creatures scurry about among lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices - what are they up to?

05.01 20:00

30 Minuten

Repairing a Post-Quake Community: 3025-174

Kintsugi mends broken pottery with gold - an artist is restoring earthenware damaged by the Noto earthquake and helping residents put the pieces of their lives back together too.

05.01 20:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-168

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

05.01 21:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 21:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-183

Immunotherapy is offering a new approach to uterine cancer - genetic testing can help predict how effective it may be. We also explore a new iPS cell-based treatment that rejuvenates immune cells.

05.01 22:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-140

We meet two Americans who preserve Japanese traditions; Chris Hinds ensures the safe conduct of Nozawa Onsen's fire festival in Nagano, and Andrew Mancabelli crafts Japanese armour in Warabi, Saitama.

05.01 23:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

05.01 23:30

15 Minuten

Activate Your Japanese!: 2096-021

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.

05.01 23:45

10 Minuten

Diversity for Disaster Resilience: 2084-072

'Bosai Leaders' promote mutual resident support before and during disasters - these days, foreign participants are playing a significant role. We introduce those being trained in Nakano Ward in Tokyo.

05.01 23:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-067

We introduce a line-up of programmes conveying Japan's unique perspectives and cultural practices - themes include falconry, etiquette, and the National Museum of Japanese History.

06.01 00:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

06.01 00:30

27 Minuten

Hometown Stories: 5003-306

In northern Japan, a senior esports team with an average age of 69 is aiming high - pushed relentlessly by a coach more than 30 years their junior, they dream of competing in a world championship.

06.01 00:57

3 Minuten

Satoyama Kitchen: 6051-010

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 at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

06.01 01:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

06.01 01:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-571

Kyle Card takes on the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail trek - he walks from the Tottori-Hyogo border to Kyoto along the sea, up rivers and terraced rice fields, and into onsen towns.

06.01 02:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

06.01 02:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-428

Discover Chef Saito's take on Japan's popular mochi-wrapped ice cream and learn traditional mochi recipes that bring this classic treat to life.

06.01 03:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

06.01 03:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-247

Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years - for three days we ask passengers of all ages where they are going and why they choose to travel by streetcar.

06.01 04:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

06.01 04:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-183

Immunotherapy is offering a new approach to uterine cancer - genetic testing can help predict how effective it may be. We also explore a new iPS cell-based treatment that rejuvenates immune cells.

06.01 05:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

06.01 05:30

15 Minuten

Deeper Look: 2100-063

How can we keep the voices of hibakushas alive, and are hopes for a nuclear weapons-free world fading 80 years after the first atomic bombings? Wake Naoko explains.

06.01 05:45

10 Minuten

Dig More Japan!: 6122-169

Recovery after an earthquake is always a challenge, but it is possible with the power of individuals and the support of others - let's dig a little deeper.

06.01 05:55

5 Minuten

Dining with the Chef mini: 6031-024

Featured recipes: (1) Crispy Pork Stir-fry with Myoga and Green Beans; (2) Stir-fried Eggplant and Shishito with Miso Sauce. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Chef Saito in five minutes!

06.01 06:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

06.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-571

Kyle Card takes on the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail trek - he walks from the Tottori-Hyogo border to Kyoto along the sea, up rivers and terraced rice fields, and into onsen towns.

06.01 07:00

30 Minuten

Newsline Asia 24

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

06.01 07:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-428

Discover Chef Saito's take on Japan's popular mochi-wrapped ice cream and learn traditional mochi recipes that bring this classic treat to life.

06.01 08:00

30 Minuten

Newsline Asia 24

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

06.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-247

Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years - for three days we ask passengers of all ages where they are going and why they choose to travel by streetcar.

06.01 09:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

06.01 09:30

15 Minuten

Deeper Look: 2100-063

How can we keep the voices of hibakushas alive, and are hopes for a nuclear weapons-free world fading 80 years after the first atomic bombings? Wake Naoko explains.

06.01 09:45

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-056

Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage and support disaster preparedness.

06.01 10:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

06.01 10:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-183

Immunotherapy is offering a new approach to uterine cancer - genetic testing can help predict how effective it may be. We also explore a new iPS cell-based treatment that rejuvenates immune cells.

06.01 11:00

30 Minuten

NHK News 7

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

06.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-571

Kyle Card takes on the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail trek - he walks from the Tottori-Hyogo border to Kyoto along the sea, up rivers and terraced rice fields, and into onsen towns.

06.01 12:00

28 Minuten

Newsroom Tokyo

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

06.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-203

Nakajima Hiromitsu makes supportive devices for world-class para-athletes such as gold medal-winning wheelchair tennis player Kamiji Yui - he talks about helping them perform at their best.

06.01 12:43

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07.01 06:30

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07.01 12:28

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07.01 16:30

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07.01 18:30

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07.01 22:30

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07.01 23:00

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07.01 23:30

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08.01 00:30

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08.01 01:00

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08.01 01:30

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08.01 02:30

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08.01 03:30

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08.01 04:30

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08.01 05:00

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08.01 05:30

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Outside In: Lost in Academia: 4047-003

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08.01 06:00

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08.01 06:30

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08.01 07:00

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08.01 07:30

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08.01 08:00

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Newsline Asia 24

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08.01 08:30

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08.01 09:00

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NHK Newsline

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08.01 09:30

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08.01 10:00

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NHK Newsline

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08.01 10:30

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Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-220

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08.01 11:30

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08.01 12:00

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08.01 12:28

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08.01 13:00

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08.01 13:30

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08.01 14:00

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08.01 14:30

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08.01 15:30

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08.01 16:00

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08.01 16:30

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08.01 17:00

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08.01 17:30

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08.01 18:00

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08.01 18:30

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08.01 19:28

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Satoyama Kitchen: 6051-010

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 at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

08.01 20:30

30 Minuten

Japanology Plus: 2032-352

Glasswork is an art form featuring delicate yet bold designs - we take a closer look at Japanese glassmaking, where artisanal skills are passed down and the craft evolves with the times.

08.01 21:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

08.01 21:30

30 Minuten

Japan Railway Journal: 2049-153

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells - join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

08.01 22:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

08.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-218

Japan's first central wholesale market goes beyond mere distribution - with strong ties to local chefs and producers, it plays a major role in training professional connoisseurs.

08.01 23:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

08.01 23:30

30 Minuten

Realities of Disaster Non-Profits: 3025-185

Recovery is slow one year after the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, but non-profit organisations have been indispensable in supporting victims and helping them to rebuild their lives.

09.01 00:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 00:30

30 Minuten

Outside In: Lost in Academia: 4047-003

Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in original ways while uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.

09.01 01:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 01:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-451

After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili and struggle to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns.

09.01 02:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 02:30

30 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-297

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

09.01 03:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 03:30

30 Minuten

Kansai Deeper: 3025-154

Kushikatsu is a firm favourite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka - fast, tasty and cheap, the deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money.

09.01 04:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 04:30

30 Minuten

Japan Railway Journal: 2049-153

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells - join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

09.01 05:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 05:30

30 Minuten

Grand Sumo Review: 2067-053

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo review looking back on the year 2025, a year in which many records were broken - we also look ahead to the Grand Sumo of 2026.

09.01 06:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-451

After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili and struggle to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns.

09.01 07:00

30 Minuten

Newsline Asia 24

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

09.01 07:30

30 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-297

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

09.01 08:00

30 Minuten

Newsline Asia 24

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

09.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Kansai Deeper: 3025-154

Kushikatsu is a firm favourite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka - fast, tasty and cheap, the deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money.

09.01 09:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 09:30

30 Minuten

Grand Sumo Review: 2067-053

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo review looking back on the year 2025, a year in which many records were broken - we also look ahead to the Grand Sumo of 2026.

09.01 10:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 10:30

30 Minuten

Japan Railway Journal: 2049-153

Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells - join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

09.01 11:00

30 Minuten

NHK News 7

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

09.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-451

After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili and struggle to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns.

09.01 12:00

28 Minuten

Newsroom Tokyo

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

09.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-217

Murase Hidehiro trains search-and-rescue dogs to save lives in disaster areas around the world - he talks of the importance of having dogs that are specifically able to respond to disasters in Asia.

09.01 12:43

12 Minuten

Impacts: Climates Change the World: 6128-021

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

09.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Chatroom Japan: 6049-006

Meet Marcos Takato Ikegami, a Brazilian supermarket owner in the city of Izumo - he sells all sorts of imported goods, but the chance to learn more about his native culture will always be free.

09.01 13:00

30 Minuten

Newsroom Tokyo

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

09.01 13:30

30 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-297

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

09.01 14:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Kansai Deeper: 3025-154

Kushikatsu is a firm favourite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka - fast, tasty and cheap, the deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money.

09.01 15:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 15:30

30 Minuten

Design X Stories: 2101-058

Today's theme: Playful Everyday Fabric. Textiles are everywhere in our lives - from bold patterns and vivid colours to updated designs for traditional cloth, explore a world of playful fabric designs.

09.01 16:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 16:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-451

After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili and struggle to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns.

09.01 17:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 17:30

30 Minuten

Grand Sumo Review: 2067-053

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo review looking back on the year 2025, a year in which many records were broken - we also look ahead to the Grand Sumo of 2026.

09.01 18:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 18:30

30 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-297

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

09.01 19:00

28 Minuten

Newsroom Tokyo

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

09.01 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-217

Murase Hidehiro trains search-and-rescue dogs to save lives in disaster areas around the world - he talks of the importance of having dogs that are specifically able to respond to disasters in Asia.

09.01 19:43

12 Minuten

Impacts: Climates Change the World: 6128-021

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

09.01 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-015

Summer Light Show: We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset - a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity, but what could they be looking for?

09.01 20:00

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-183

Immunotherapy is offering a new approach to uterine cancer - genetic testing can help predict how effective it may be. We also explore a new iPS cell-based treatment that rejuvenates immune cells.

09.01 20:30

30 Minuten

Kansai Deeper: 3025-154

Kushikatsu is a firm favourite in the foodie's paradise of Osaka - fast, tasty and cheap, the deep-fried food on a stick is popular with Osakans who don't like wasting time and expect value for money.

09.01 21:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 21:30

30 Minuten

Design X Stories: 2101-058

Today's theme: Playful Everyday Fabric. Textiles are everywhere in our lives - from bold patterns and vivid colours to updated designs for traditional cloth, explore a world of playful fabric designs.

09.01 22:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-451

After a military coup d'etat in Myanmar, a growing number of citizens have rushed to the Chinese border city of Ruili and struggle to rebuild their lives as they hope for the day when peace returns.

09.01 23:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09.01 23:30

30 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-297

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

10.01 00:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

10.01 00:10

5 Minuten

Chatroom Japan: 6049-006

Meet Marcos Takato Ikegami, a Brazilian supermarket owner in the city of Izumo - he sells all sorts of imported goods, but the chance to learn more about his native culture will always be free.

10.01 00:15

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-060

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, cosmetic sponges.

10.01 00:30

30 Minuten

Grand Sumo Review: 2067-053

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo review looking back on the year 2025, a year in which many records were broken - we also look ahead to the Grand Sumo of 2026.