28.12 12:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-047

Bicycle lover Yamamoto Atsushi makes items like handbags from old bicycle parts - unable to simply watch them being discarded, he sees giving them new purpose as his true calling.

28.12 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.

28.12 13:10

50 Minuten

The Ten Craft Families of Chanoyu: 4001-488

The Senke Jusshoku are ten legendary craft families that have been making tea ceremony utensils for centuries - we are given unprecedented access to their closely guarded practices for over a year.

28.12 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.

28.12 14:10

50 Minuten

Symphony No.9 'From the New World': 3025-280

Conducted by Keitaro Harada, the NHK Symphony Orchestra perform Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E minor Op. 95 ('From the New World').

28.12 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.

28.12 15:10

30 Minuten

Anime Manga Explosion: 2099-028

Explore the evolution of sports manga and anime as critic Fujitsu Ryota discusses the genre's history and we go behind the scenes of Medalist to see how the artists create such realistic depictions.

28.12 15:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-019

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.

28.12 15:50

10 Minuten

u&i: 4036-009

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.

28.12 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.

28.12 16:10

30 Minuten

tiny desk concerts Japan: 3025-270

The unit formed by Okamura Yasuyuki and Saito Kazuyoshi makes its debut in the intimate tiny desk space inside the NHK office.

28.12 16:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-039

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.

28.12 16:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-030

An exploration of Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at kotatsu (traditional heated tables).

28.12 16:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-056

A local cat guides us to a fairy-tale palace - or rather, a shrine that looks like the palace - and we join Iwago to visit scenic spots including a tea farm that's patrolled by an early-rising cat.

28.12 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.

28.12 17:10

50 Minuten

Somewhere Street: 4017-159

The British city of Oxford is home to the renowned University of Oxford; the city's 900-year academic history shapes its streets with rich traditions, historic colleges, and a unique scholarly spirit.

28.12 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.

28.12 18:10

15 Minuten

Through the Kitchen Window: 3025-171

Harasawa Shoko's family lovingly call her the 'prime minister of apples' - if only all governments functioned as well as her brilliant orchard!

28.12 18:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-025

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

28.12 18:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-047

The first 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.

28.12 18:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-047

Bicycle lover Yamamoto Atsushi makes items like handbags from old bicycle parts - unable to simply watch them being discarded, he sees giving them new purpose as his true calling.

28.12 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.

28.12 19:10

50 Minuten

The Ten Craft Families of Chanoyu: 4001-488

The Senke Jusshoku are ten legendary craft families that have been making tea ceremony utensils for centuries - we are given unprecedented access to their closely guarded practices for over a year.

28.12 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.

28.12 20:10

50 Minuten

Symphony No.9 'From the New World': 3025-280

Conducted by Keitaro Harada, the NHK Symphony Orchestra perform Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E minor Op. 95 ('From the New World').

28.12 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.

28.12 21:10

30 Minuten

Anime Manga Explosion: 2099-028

Explore the evolution of sports manga and anime as critic Fujitsu Ryota discusses the genre's history and we go behind the scenes of Medalist to see how the artists create such realistic depictions.

28.12 21:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-019

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.

28.12 21:50

10 Minuten

u&i: 4036-009

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.

28.12 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.

28.12 22:10

30 Minuten

tiny desk concerts Japan: 3025-270

The unit formed by Okamura Yasuyuki and Saito Kazuyoshi makes its debut in the intimate tiny desk space inside the NHK office.

28.12 22:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-039

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.

28.12 22:50

10 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-030

An exploration of Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at kotatsu (traditional heated tables).

28.12 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.

28.12 23:10

15 Minuten

Through the Kitchen Window: 3025-171

Harasawa Shoko's family lovingly call her the 'prime minister of apples' - if only all governments functioned as well as her brilliant orchard!

28.12 23:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-025

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

28.12 23:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-047

The first 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.

28.12 23:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-047

Bicycle lover Yamamoto Atsushi makes items like handbags from old bicycle parts - unable to simply watch them being discarded, he sees giving them new purpose as his true calling.

29.12 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.

29.12 00:10

50 Minuten

Somewhere Street: 4017-159

The British city of Oxford is home to the renowned University of Oxford; the city's 900-year academic history shapes its streets with rich traditions, historic colleges, and a unique scholarly spirit.

29.12 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.

29.12 01:10

5 Minuten

Chatroom Japan: 6049-001

A Ghanaian entrepreneur and resident of Japan launched an online radio station as a way of giving back to the community - the project is inspiring some young Africans to pursue their own dreams.

29.12 01:15

10 Minuten

Impacts: Climates Change the World: 6128-019

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

29.12 01:25

5 Minuten

An Evolving Font: 6058-014

Contemporary artist Miyanaga Aiko visits Kyoto - the Mincho font, which was drawn by hand in around 1990, evokes 350-year-old hand-carved woodblocks made to print Buddhist sutras.

29.12 01:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-137

We meet Austrian fashion designer Edwina Horl Ota, who works to bring her late husband's Tokyo ramen shop back to its former glory, and Chinese Masuda Sei who cleans up bullet trains at Tokyo Station.

29.12 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.

29.12 02:10

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Japan: 6025-025

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 Sannai Maruyama Site.

29.12 02:15

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-046

Japan's snow is a big draw for tourists, but snow and ice can also pose dangers to drivers - we look at some Japanese technology being developed to prevent whiteouts and accidents on slippery roads.

29.12 02:30

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-034

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

29.12 02:40

5 Minuten

Easy Japanese: 6022-007

#7 Please speak slowly. / To ask someone to speak slowly, say 'yukkuri hanashite kudasai'.

29.12 02:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-056

Japanese high-tech toys, fusing advanced technology and 'kawaii' culture, are booming, even in education and space exploration. Through a Chinese woman at a toy maker, we look at their global advance.

29.12 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.

29.12 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.

29.12 03:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-016

At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai (three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum) and compete to give the most powerful synchronised performance.

29.12 03:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-001

Learn about the autumn chrysanthemum festival and the autumnal equinox (shubun) as the nuns enjoy sushi, salad and dumplings made specially for the occasion.

29.12 03:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-133

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

29.12 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.

29.12 04:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-290

A Recipe for Succession: From finding business successors to preserving prized recipes, this episode focuses on ensuring the survival of companies and products that are at risk of disappearing.

29.12 04:23

7 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-006

1 in 156 Japanese are transgender - in a society still lacking in understanding, we talk to transgender people about work, marriage and leisure as they try to live their normal daily lives.

29.12 04:30

30 Minuten

Darwin's Amazing Animals: 4030-110

Thailand's Asian openbill storks have no time to feel squeamish about their daily diet... after all, their beaks must move with deft precision to extract the soft flesh inside 200 snails each!

29.12 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.

29.12 05:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-290

A Recipe for Succession: From finding business successors to preserving prized recipes, this episode focuses on ensuring the survival of companies and products that are at risk of disappearing.

29.12 05:23

7 Minuten

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: 6059-006

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a sword made by Kuniyuki that is imbued with the power of the deity Fudo-myo-o.

29.12 05:30

27 Minuten

Hometown Stories: 5003-273

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism - his late mother sparked his love of animals which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

29.12 05:57

3 Minuten

Satoyama Kitchen: 6051-009

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.

29.12 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.

29.12 06:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-004

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

29.12 06:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-013

Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: this is the story of a people who overcame disaster with their favourite bowl of ramen.

29.12 06:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-137

We meet Austrian fashion designer Edwina Horl Ota, who works to bring her late husband's Tokyo ramen shop back to its former glory, and Chinese Masuda Sei who cleans up bullet trains at Tokyo Station.

29.12 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.

29.12 07:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-016

At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai (three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum) and compete to give the most powerful synchronised performance.

29.12 07:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-001

Learn about the autumn chrysanthemum festival and the autumnal equinox (shubun) as the nuns enjoy sushi, salad and dumplings made specially for the occasion.

29.12 07:30

15 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-034

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

29.12 07:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-056

Japanese high-tech toys, fusing advanced technology and 'kawaii' culture, are booming, even in education and space exploration. Through a Chinese woman at a toy maker, we look at their global advance.

29.12 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.

29.12 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.

29.12 08:10

20 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-291

Fashion Forward Business Models: This episode features creative new approaches to selling apparel products in Japan.

29.12 08:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-133

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

29.12 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.

29.12 09:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-004

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

29.12 09:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-013

Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: this is the story of a people who overcame disaster with their favourite bowl of ramen.

29.12 09:30

30 Minuten

Hometown Stories: 5003-273

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism - his late mother sparked his love of animals which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

29.12 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.

29.12 10:10

20 Minuten

My Street Piano: 6303-012

On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan's original street piano, one which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

29.12 10:30

30 Minuten

Darwin's Amazing Animals: 4030-110

Thailand's Asian openbill storks have no time to feel squeamish about their daily diet... after all, their beaks must move with deft precision to extract the soft flesh inside 200 snails each!

29.12 11:00

15 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.

29.12 11:15

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-012

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

29.12 11:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-137

We meet Austrian fashion designer Edwina Horl Ota, who works to bring her late husband's Tokyo ramen shop back to its former glory, and Chinese Masuda Sei who cleans up bullet trains at Tokyo Station.

29.12 12:00

15 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.

29.12 12:15

13 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-006

In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

29.12 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-187

Hara Kazuo is the first person from Asia to win the Golden Ring Special Edition prize at an Italian film festival that explores the dark side of movies - he talks about his vision for documentaries.

29.12 12:43

5 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini 5min.: 6057-004

Horsehair crab is one of Japan's top seafood delicacies in a crab-loving country - see what makes this hairy little guy so unforgettable.

29.12 12:48

7 Minuten

On the Wings 5min.: 6054-003

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

29.12 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-006

The Piercing Gaze: A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku - who is the mysterious figure, what is he doing, and why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

29.12 13:00

15 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.

29.12 13:15

15 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-291

Fashion Forward Business Models: This episode features creative new approaches to selling apparel products in Japan.

29.12 13:30

15 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-034

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

29.12 13:45

15 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-056

Japanese high-tech toys, fusing advanced technology and 'kawaii' culture, are booming, even in education and space exploration. Through a Chinese woman at a toy maker, we look at their global advance.

29.12 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.

29.12 14:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-016

At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai (three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum) and compete to give the most powerful synchronised performance.

29.12 14:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-001

Learn about the autumn chrysanthemum festival and the autumnal equinox (shubun) as the nuns enjoy sushi, salad and dumplings made specially for the occasion.

29.12 14:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-133

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

29.12 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.

29.12 15:10

20 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-004

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

29.12 15:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-174

A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease - clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also under way.

29.12 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.

29.12 16:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-012

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

29.12 16:25

5 Minuten

Hit the Road 5min.: 6056-001

Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine - along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

29.12 16:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-137

We meet Austrian fashion designer Edwina Horl Ota, who works to bring her late husband's Tokyo ramen shop back to its former glory, and Chinese Masuda Sei who cleans up bullet trains at Tokyo Station.

29.12 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.

29.12 17:10

20 Minuten

My Street Piano: 6303-012

On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan's original street piano, one which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

29.12 17:30

27 Minuten

Hometown Stories: 5003-273

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism - his late mother sparked his love of animals which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

29.12 17:57

3 Minuten

Satoyama Kitchen: 6051-009

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.

29.12 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.

29.12 18:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-016

At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai (three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum) and compete to give the most powerful synchronised performance.

29.12 18:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-001

Learn about the autumn chrysanthemum festival and the autumnal equinox (shubun) as the nuns enjoy sushi, salad and dumplings made specially for the occasion.

29.12 18:30

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-034

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

29.12 18:40

5 Minuten

Easy Japanese: 6022-007

#7 Please speak slowly. / To ask someone to speak slowly, say 'yukkuri hanashite kudasai'.

29.12 18:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-056

Japanese high-tech toys, fusing advanced technology and 'kawaii' culture, are booming, even in education and space exploration. Through a Chinese woman at a toy maker, we look at their global advance.

29.12 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.

29.12 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.

29.12 19:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-291

Fashion Forward Business Models: This episode features creative new approaches to selling apparel products in Japan.

29.12 19:23

5 Minuten

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: 6059-006

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, a sword made by Kuniyuki that is imbued with the power of the deity Fudo-myo-o.

29.12 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-187

Hara Kazuo is the first person from Asia to win the Golden Ring Special Edition prize at an Italian film festival that explores the dark side of movies - he talks about his vision for documentaries.

29.12 19:43

5 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini 5min.: 6057-004

Horsehair crab is one of Japan's top seafood delicacies in a crab-loving country - see what makes this hairy little guy so unforgettable.

29.12 19:48

7 Minuten

On the Wings 5min.: 6054-003

Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

29.12 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-006

The Piercing Gaze: A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku - who is the mysterious figure, what is he doing, and why did the artist want to commemorate the moment?

29.12 20:00

30 Minuten

Face to Face: 2043-097

Kawashima Toru is a chef of Japanese cuisine, based in Noto, who has been working to help the region recover from the New Year's Day 2024 earthquake through the power of food and human connection.

29.12 20:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-133

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

29.12 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.

29.12 21:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-016

At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai (three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum) and compete to give the most powerful synchronised performance.

29.12 21:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-001

Learn about the autumn chrysanthemum festival and the autumnal equinox (shubun) as the nuns enjoy sushi, salad and dumplings made specially for the occasion.

29.12 21:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-174

A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease - clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also under way.

29.12 22:00

10 Minuten

NHK Newsline

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29.12 22:10

20 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-004

Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan - in this episode, Kyle Card hikes the newly-designated long trail around majestic Mount Fuji and discovers its secrets.

29.12 22:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-137

We meet Austrian fashion designer Edwina Horl Ota, who works to bring her late husband's Tokyo ramen shop back to its former glory, and Chinese Masuda Sei who cleans up bullet trains at Tokyo Station.

29.12 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.

29.12 23:10

20 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-291

Fashion Forward Business Models: This episode features creative new approaches to selling apparel products in Japan.

29.12 23:30

15 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-034

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

29.12 23:45

15 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-056

Japanese high-tech toys, fusing advanced technology and 'kawaii' culture, are booming, even in education and space exploration. Through a Chinese woman at a toy maker, we look at their global advance.

30.12 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.

30.12 00:10

20 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-012

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

30.12 00:30

30 Minuten

Hometown Stories: 5003-273

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism - his late mother sparked his love of animals which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

30.12 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.

30.12 01:10

20 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-291

Fashion Forward Business Models: This episode features creative new approaches to selling apparel products in Japan.

30.12 01:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-275

Kyle Card finds a tranquil townscape with a retro feel by the Uchikawa River in Toyama Pref. On this programme, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

30.12 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.

30.12 02:10

20 Minuten

My Street Piano: 6303-012

On a shopping street in front of Kagoshima Chuo Station sits Japan's original street piano, one which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

30.12 02:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-427

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a fresh and fast masterclass in ultra-simple Japanese cooking where shrimp and eggs take the spotlight - let's get cooking!

30.12 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.

30.12 03:10

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.

30.12 03:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-002

Learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko as the nuns show us how to make seasonal specialities gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.

30.12 03:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-231

A public library in Kanazawa resembles a sublime theatre and offers more than 1.1 million books - we ask people for three days what books pique their interest and how they spend their time here.

30.12 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.

30.12 04:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-291

Fashion Forward Business Models: This episode features creative new approaches to selling apparel products in Japan.

30.12 04:23

7 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-007

1 in 45 Japanese are suspected to have a gambling addiction - we follow a man who made a clean break from gambling, overcame the crisis of a broken family, and is in a recovery process from addiction.

30.12 04:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-174

A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease - clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also under way.

30.12 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.

30.12 05:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-291

Fashion Forward Business Models: This episode features creative new approaches to selling apparel products in Japan.

30.12 05:23

7 Minuten

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: 6059-007

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Hotei Kunihiro, a sword conveying a swordsmith's wish for peace.

30.12 05:30

15 Minuten

Deeper Look: 2100-062

As nuclear threats remain, what can we learn from A-bomb survivors? Michigan State University's Wake Naoko shares stories from hibakushas in America.

30.12 05:45

10 Minuten

Dig More Japan!: 6122-168

Japan is home to countless good luck charms meant to bring health or long life - we dig a little deeper and hope you're feeling lucky!

30.12 05:55

5 Minuten

Dining with the Chef mini: 6031-023

Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

30.12 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.

30.12 06:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-005

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

30.12 06:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-014

Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!

30.12 06:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-275

Kyle Card finds a tranquil townscape with a retro feel by the Uchikawa River in Toyama Pref. On this programme, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

30.12 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.

30.12 07:10

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.

30.12 07:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-002

Learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko as the nuns show us how to make seasonal specialities gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.

30.12 07:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-427

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a fresh and fast masterclass in ultra-simple Japanese cooking where shrimp and eggs take the spotlight - let's get cooking!

30.12 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.

30.12 08:10

20 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-292

Chemical-Free, Farmer-Friendly Agritech: This episode features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

30.12 08:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-231

A public library in Kanazawa resembles a sublime theatre and offers more than 1.1 million books - we ask people for three days what books pique their interest and how they spend their time here.

30.12 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.

30.12 09:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-005

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

30.12 09:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-014

Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!

30.12 09:30

15 Minuten

Deeper Look: 2100-062

As nuclear threats remain, what can we learn from A-bomb survivors? Michigan State University's Wake Naoko shares stories from hibakushas in America.

30.12 09:45

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-046

Japan's snow is a big draw for tourists, but snow and ice can also pose dangers to drivers - we look at some Japanese technology being developed to prevent whiteouts and accidents on slippery roads.

30.12 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.

30.12 10:10

20 Minuten

My Street Piano: 6303-013

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

30.12 10:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-174

A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease - clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also under way.

30.12 11:00

15 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.

30.12 11:15

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-013

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

30.12 11:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-275

Kyle Card finds a tranquil townscape with a retro feel by the Uchikawa River in Toyama Pref. On this programme, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

30.12 12:00

15 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.

30.12 12:15

13 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-007

In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of keichitsu and shunbun - the chefs enjoy nobiru and fresh bamboo shoots, two staples of the springtime menu.

30.12 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-192

Yamamoto Yasuo's family has made soy sauce in wooden barrels for over 150 years - this traditional method is close to dying out, but Yamamoto intends to keep it alive for future generations.

30.12 12:43

5 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini 5min.: 6057-005

Kuzu is a Japanese ingredient with over 1,000 years of history and kuzu powder is used in many ways - sweeten it to make a tasty treat, use it as a thickener, or sprinkle it on food to enhance umami.

30.12 12:48

7 Minuten

On the Wings 5min.: 6054-004

Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature-rich Amami Oshima island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

30.12 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-007

Mt. Fuji's Faces: We observe 'Red Fuji' and 'Black Fuji', two dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mt. Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

30.12 13:00

15 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.

30.12 13:15

15 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-292

Chemical-Free, Farmer-Friendly Agritech: This episode features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

30.12 13:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-427

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a fresh and fast masterclass in ultra-simple Japanese cooking where shrimp and eggs take the spotlight - let's get cooking!

30.12 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.

30.12 14:10

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.

30.12 14:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-002

Learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko as the nuns show us how to make seasonal specialities gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.

30.12 14:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-231

A public library in Kanazawa resembles a sublime theatre and offers more than 1.1 million books - we ask people for three days what books pique their interest and how they spend their time here.

30.12 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.

30.12 15:10

20 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-005

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

30.12 15:30

30 Minuten

Science View: 2015-353

This episode explores moss and possible uses of its extraordinary ability to absorb and retain water, plus how ultrasound can create touch sensations.

30.12 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.

30.12 16:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-013

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

30.12 16:25

5 Minuten

Hit the Road 5min.: 6056-003

Take a drive in Fukushima! 13 years since a disaster there, see its rejuvenated community and daily life, visit a rest stop emblematic of this resilience, and sense the locals' unyielding spirit.

30.12 16:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-275

Kyle Card finds a tranquil townscape with a retro feel by the Uchikawa River in Toyama Pref. On this programme, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

30.12 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.

30.12 17:10

20 Minuten

My Street Piano: 6303-013

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

30.12 17:30

15 Minuten

Deeper Look: 2100-062

As nuclear threats remain, what can we learn from A-bomb survivors? Michigan State University's Wake Naoko shares stories from hibakushas in America.

30.12 17:45

10 Minuten

Dig More Japan!: 6122-168

Japan is home to countless good luck charms meant to bring health or long life - we dig a little deeper and hope you're feeling lucky!

30.12 17:55

5 Minuten

Dining with the Chef mini: 6031-023

Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, who cooks using traditional Japanese cooking techniques, in five minutes!

30.12 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.

30.12 18:10

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.

30.12 18:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-002

Learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko as the nuns show us how to make seasonal specialities gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.

30.12 18:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-427

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a fresh and fast masterclass in ultra-simple Japanese cooking where shrimp and eggs take the spotlight - let's get cooking!

30.12 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.

30.12 19:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-292

Chemical-Free, Farmer-Friendly Agritech: This episode features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

30.12 19:23

5 Minuten

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: 6059-007

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Hotei Kunihiro, a sword conveying a swordsmith's wish for peace.

30.12 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-192

Yamamoto Yasuo's family has made soy sauce in wooden barrels for over 150 years - this traditional method is close to dying out, but Yamamoto intends to keep it alive for future generations.

30.12 19:43

5 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini 5min.: 6057-005

Kuzu is a Japanese ingredient with over 1,000 years of history and kuzu powder is used in many ways - sweeten it to make a tasty treat, use it as a thickener, or sprinkle it on food to enhance umami.

30.12 19:48

7 Minuten

On the Wings 5min.: 6054-004

Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature-rich Amami Oshima island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

30.12 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-007

Mt. Fuji's Faces: We observe 'Red Fuji' and 'Black Fuji', two dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mt. Fuji mean to the people of Edo?

30.12 20:00

30 Minuten

Living and Laughing with Illness: 3025-213

A Japanese organisation where people with mental illness discuss and consider how best to live rather than relying on doctors is spotlighted - we look closely at how they come to accept themselves.

30.12 20:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-231

A public library in Kanazawa resembles a sublime theatre and offers more than 1.1 million books - we ask people for three days what books pique their interest and how they spend their time here.

30.12 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.

30.12 21:10

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.

30.12 21:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-002

Learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko as the nuns show us how to make seasonal specialities gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.

30.12 21:30

30 Minuten

Science View: 2015-353

This episode explores moss and possible uses of its extraordinary ability to absorb and retain water, plus how ultrasound can create touch sensations.

30.12 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.

30.12 22:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-005

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

30.12 22:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-014

Embark on a flavourful journey through Kagoshima's diverse ramen, a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm!

30.12 22:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-275

Kyle Card finds a tranquil townscape with a retro feel by the Uchikawa River in Toyama Pref. On this programme, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

30.12 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.

30.12 23:10

20 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-292

Chemical-Free, Farmer-Friendly Agritech: This episode features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

30.12 23:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-427

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a fresh and fast masterclass in ultra-simple Japanese cooking where shrimp and eggs take the spotlight - let's get cooking!

31.12 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.

31.12 00:10

20 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-013

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

31.12 00:30

15 Minuten

Deeper Look: 2100-062

As nuclear threats remain, what can we learn from A-bomb survivors? Michigan State University's Wake Naoko shares stories from hibakushas in America.

31.12 00:45

15 Minuten

Dig More Japan!: 6122-168

Japan is home to countless good luck charms meant to bring health or long life - we dig a little deeper and hope you're feeling lucky!

31.12 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.

31.12 01:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-292

Chemical-Free, Farmer-Friendly Agritech: This episode features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

31.12 01:23

7 Minuten

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: 6059-007

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Hotei Kunihiro, a sword conveying a swordsmith's wish for peace.

31.12 01:30

30 Minuten

Dive in Tokyo: 2102-045

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects - we trace its evolution from samurai quarter to office district to sophisticated business hub.

31.12 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.

31.12 02:10

20 Minuten

My Street Piano: 6303-013

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

31.12 02:30

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-252

Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

31.12 02:45

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-059

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

31.12 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.

31.12 03:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-018

Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.

31.12 03:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-003

Learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter, as the nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

31.12 03:30

30 Minuten

Frontrunners: 2103-041

Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear - wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon.

31.12 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.

31.12 04:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-292

Chemical-Free, Farmer-Friendly Agritech: This episode features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

31.12 04:23

7 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-008

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

31.12 04:30

30 Minuten

Science View: 2015-353

This episode explores moss and possible uses of its extraordinary ability to absorb and retain water, plus how ultrasound can create touch sensations.

31.12 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.

31.12 05:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-292

Chemical-Free, Farmer-Friendly Agritech: This episode features innovative agricultural technology that is helping farmers to raise healthy crops while reducing reliance on pesticides.

31.12 05:23

7 Minuten

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: 6059-008

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

31.12 05:30

30 Minuten

Kabuki Kool: 2035-073

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

31.12 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.

31.12 06:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-006

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

31.12 06:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-015

The unique garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen is a bowl of resilience!

31.12 06:30

30 Minuten

Dive in Tokyo: 2102-045

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects - we trace its evolution from samurai quarter to office district to sophisticated business hub.

31.12 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.

31.12 07:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-018

Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.

31.12 07:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-003

Learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter, as the nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

31.12 07:30

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-252

Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

31.12 07:45

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-059

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

31.12 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.

31.12 08:10

20 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-293

The Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

31.12 08:30

30 Minuten

Frontrunners: 2103-041

Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear - wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon.

31.12 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.

31.12 09:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-006

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

31.12 09:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-015

The unique garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen is a bowl of resilience!

31.12 09:30

30 Minuten

Kabuki Kool: 2035-073

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

31.12 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.

31.12 10:10

20 Minuten

My Street Piano: 6303-014

On the fourth floor of a terminal inside Chubu Centrair International Airport sits a white piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

31.12 10:30

30 Minuten

Science View: 2015-353

This episode explores moss and possible uses of its extraordinary ability to absorb and retain water, plus how ultrasound can create touch sensations.

31.12 11:00

15 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.

31.12 11:15

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-014

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

31.12 11:30

30 Minuten

Dive in Tokyo: 2102-045

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects - we trace its evolution from samurai quarter to office district to sophisticated business hub.

31.12 12:00

15 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.

31.12 12:15

13 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-008

In this episode, we learn about the spring dates of seimei and kokuu. The temple chefs show us how to make two seasonal specialties, yomogi rice cakes and bamboo shoots mixed with sansho leaves.

31.12 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-193

Known for work that explores the traces of time's passage, photographer Ishiuchi Miyako has won numerous honours including the prestigious Hasselblad Award - she shares insights about her photography.

31.12 12:43

5 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini 5min.: 6057-006

We focus on moyashi (bean sprouts) - they may not look like much, but they're popular as they're packed with vitamins and minerals, are easy to use and - most important of all - are affordable.

31.12 12:48

7 Minuten

On the Wings 5min.: 6054-006

Hop on from Narita - the air gateway to Japan - as breathtaking window views await flying above active volcanoes!

31.12 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-008

On a Snowy Night: We come across a tranquil and snow-covered Edo cityscape, but there's something in the air - the aroma of foods both sweet and savoury that helps townspeople keep warm in the winter.

31.12 13:00

15 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.

31.12 13:15

15 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-293

The Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

31.12 13:30

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-252

Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

31.12 13:45

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-059

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

31.12 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.

31.12 14:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-018

Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.

31.12 14:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-003

Learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter, as the nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

31.12 14:30

30 Minuten

Frontrunners: 2103-041

Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear - wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon.

31.12 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.

31.12 15:10

20 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-006

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

31.12 15:30

30 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-200

Visit speciality tofu makers across Tokyo that are deeply rooted in their local communities and see how the traditional food has come to be used in all kinds of cuisine from east to west.

31.12 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.

31.12 16:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-014

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

31.12 16:25

5 Minuten

Hit the Road 5min.: 6056-004

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

31.12 16:30

30 Minuten

Dive in Tokyo: 2102-045

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects - we trace its evolution from samurai quarter to office district to sophisticated business hub.

31.12 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.

31.12 17:10

20 Minuten

My Street Piano: 6303-014

On the fourth floor of a terminal inside Chubu Centrair International Airport sits a white piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

31.12 17:30

30 Minuten

Kabuki Kool: 2035-073

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

31.12 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.

31.12 18:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-018

Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.

31.12 18:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-003

Learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter, as the nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

31.12 18:30

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-252

Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

31.12 18:45

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-059

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

31.12 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.

31.12 19:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-293

The Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

31.12 19:23

5 Minuten

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: 6059-008

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

31.12 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-193

Known for work that explores the traces of time's passage, photographer Ishiuchi Miyako has won numerous honours including the prestigious Hasselblad Award - she shares insights about her photography.

31.12 19:43

5 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini 5min.: 6057-006

We focus on moyashi (bean sprouts) - they may not look like much, but they're popular as they're packed with vitamins and minerals, are easy to use and - most important of all - are affordable.

31.12 19:48

7 Minuten

On the Wings 5min.: 6054-006

Hop on from Narita - the air gateway to Japan - as breathtaking window views await flying above active volcanoes!

31.12 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-008

On a Snowy Night: We come across a tranquil and snow-covered Edo cityscape, but there's something in the air - the aroma of foods both sweet and savoury that helps townspeople keep warm in the winter.

31.12 20:00

30 Minuten

Science View: 2015-353

This episode explores moss and possible uses of its extraordinary ability to absorb and retain water, plus how ultrasound can create touch sensations.

31.12 20:30

30 Minuten

Frontrunners: 2103-041

Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear - wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon.

31.12 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.

31.12 21:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-018

Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.

31.12 21:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-003

Learn about ritto and shosetsu, two dates of early winter, as the nuns teach us how to make seasonal pickles and dumplings.

31.12 21:30

30 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-200

Visit speciality tofu makers across Tokyo that are deeply rooted in their local communities and see how the traditional food has come to be used in all kinds of cuisine from east to west.

31.12 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.

31.12 22:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-006

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

31.12 22:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-015

The unique garlic-powered tonkotsu ramen is a bowl of resilience!

31.12 22:30

30 Minuten

Dive in Tokyo: 2102-045

The Marunouchi district has repeatedly reinvented itself through large-scale development projects - we trace its evolution from samurai quarter to office district to sophisticated business hub.

31.12 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.

31.12 23:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-293

The Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

31.12 23:23

7 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-008

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

31.12 23:30

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-252

Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition in July 2025 - he talks about his swift rise to success and explains how he comes up with original tricks.

31.12 23:45

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-059

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

01.01 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.

01.01 00:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-014

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

01.01 00:25

5 Minuten

Hit the Road 5min.: 6056-004

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

01.01 00:30

30 Minuten

Kabuki Kool: 2035-073

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

01.01 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.

01.01 01:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-293

The Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

01.01 01:23

7 Minuten

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: 6059-008

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

01.01 01:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-217

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

01.01 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.

01.01 02:10

20 Minuten

My Street Piano: 6303-014

On the fourth floor of a terminal inside Chubu Centrair International Airport sits a white piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

01.01 02:30

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.

01.01 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.

01.01 03:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-019

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets - they're decorated with vibrant images and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

01.01 03:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-004

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Taisetsu and Toji - the nuns enjoy yuzu pepper, pumpkin soup, and kagami-mochi rice cakes made specially for the end of a year.

01.01 03:30

30 Minuten

Japanology Plus: 2032-327

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan prioritised the wellbeing of his people - this time we look at how his policies guided his domain along the path to sustainability.

01.01 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.

01.01 04:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-293

The Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

01.01 04:23

7 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-009

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

01.01 04:30

30 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-200

Visit speciality tofu makers across Tokyo that are deeply rooted in their local communities and see how the traditional food has come to be used in all kinds of cuisine from east to west.

01.01 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.

01.01 05:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-293

The Wisdom Economy - Matching Know-How with Needs: This episode introduces companies that are helping experienced workers to find new ways of making use of the knowledge they possess.

01.01 05:23

7 Minuten

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: 6059-009

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Odachi, a giant sword that showcases a swordsmith's astonishing expertise.

01.01 05:30

30 Minuten

Outside In: Lost in Academia: 4047-005

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.

01.01 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.

01.01 06:10

15 Minuten

On the Wings: 3025-285

Two years after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, what happened at Noto Airport? We trace its challenges and recovery.

01.01 06:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-016

This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and... sushi?!

01.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-217

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

01.01 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.

01.01 07:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-019

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets - they're decorated with vibrant images and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

01.01 07:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-004

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Taisetsu and Toji - the nuns enjoy yuzu pepper, pumpkin soup, and kagami-mochi rice cakes made specially for the end of a year.

01.01 07:30

10 Minuten

All About the Beans: 6129-010

A 100-year-old cafe was born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan - the coffee there is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon.

01.01 07:40

3 Minuten

Time-Lapse Japan: Izumo: 6053-006

Matsue is known as the 'city of water' - it is home to Lake Shinji, which is famous for its shijimi clams. We see the lake's changing colours and expressions through beautiful time-lapse footage.

01.01 07:43

32 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.

01.01 08:15

15 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-294

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

01.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Japanology Plus: 2032-327

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan prioritised the wellbeing of his people - this time we look at how his policies guided his domain along the path to sustainability.

01.01 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.

01.01 09:10

15 Minuten

On the Wings: 3025-285

Two years after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, what happened at Noto Airport? We trace its challenges and recovery.

01.01 09:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-016

This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and... sushi?!

01.01 09:30

30 Minuten

Outside In: Lost in Academia: 4047-005

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.

01.01 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.

01.01 10:10

20 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6302-001

Experience the fascinating sights of airports and transport hubs that connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.

01.01 10:30

30 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-200

Visit speciality tofu makers across Tokyo that are deeply rooted in their local communities and see how the traditional food has come to be used in all kinds of cuisine from east to west.

01.01 11:00

15 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.

01.01 11:15

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-015

Mount Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak - it has long inspired awe and terror and is a source of artistic inspiration. Join us to explore the iconic beauty of this famous mountain.

01.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-217

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

01.01 12:00

15 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.

01.01 12:15

13 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-009

In this episode, we learn about rikka and shoman, two dates of early summer. The temple chefs teach us how to make kimpira stir-fry with itadori and mehari-zushi (eye-popping sushi).

01.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-198

Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specialises in detecting underground cavities - he discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.

01.01 12:43

12 Minuten

Herbal Symphony: 6066-004

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

01.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-009

Sudden Shower: Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going?

01.01 13:00

15 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.

01.01 13:15

15 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-294

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

01.01 13:30

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.

01.01 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.

01.01 14:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-019

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets - they're decorated with vibrant images and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

01.01 14:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-004

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Taisetsu and Toji - the nuns enjoy yuzu pepper, pumpkin soup, and kagami-mochi rice cakes made specially for the end of a year.

01.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Japanology Plus: 2032-327

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan prioritised the wellbeing of his people - this time we look at how his policies guided his domain along the path to sustainability.

01.01 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.

01.01 15:10

15 Minuten

On the Wings: 3025-285

Two years after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, what happened at Noto Airport? We trace its challenges and recovery.

01.01 15:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-016

This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and... sushi?!

01.01 15:30

30 Minuten

Japan Railway Journal: 2049-151

2024 is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail - see how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.

01.01 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.

01.01 16:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-015

Mount Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak - it has long inspired awe and terror and is a source of artistic inspiration. Join us to explore the iconic beauty of this famous mountain.

01.01 16:25

5 Minuten

Hit the Road: 6056-005

Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura - along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.

01.01 16:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-217

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

01.01 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.

01.01 17:10

20 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6302-001

Experience the fascinating sights of airports and transport hubs that connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.

01.01 17:30

30 Minuten

Outside In: Lost in Academia: 4047-005

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.

01.01 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.

01.01 18:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-019

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets - they're decorated with vibrant images and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

01.01 18:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-004

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Taisetsu and Toji - the nuns enjoy yuzu pepper, pumpkin soup, and kagami-mochi rice cakes made specially for the end of a year.

01.01 18:30

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.

01.01 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.

01.01 19:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-294

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

01.01 19:23

5 Minuten

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: 6059-009

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Odachi, a giant sword that showcases a swordsmith's astonishing expertise.

01.01 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-198

Tomita Hiroshi is the founder of a company that specialises in detecting underground cavities - he discusses how his technology is reducing risks and mitigating damage from all sorts of disasters.

01.01 19:43

12 Minuten

Herbal Symphony: 6066-004

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

01.01 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-009

Sudden Shower: Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going?

01.01 20:00

27 Minuten

Hometown Stories: 5003-273

Painter Yoshinari Ishimura has autism - his late mother sparked his love of animals which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari is expanding his world and bringing joy to others.

01.01 20:27

3 Minuten

Satoyama Kitchen: 6051-009

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.

01.01 20:30

30 Minuten

Japanology Plus: 2032-327

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan prioritised the wellbeing of his people - this time we look at how his policies guided his domain along the path to sustainability.

01.01 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.

01.01 21:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-019

At Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri, enormous floats called neputa are paraded through the streets - they're decorated with vibrant images and some feature wire-frame 3D figures.

01.01 21:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-004

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Taisetsu and Toji - the nuns enjoy yuzu pepper, pumpkin soup, and kagami-mochi rice cakes made specially for the end of a year.

01.01 21:30

30 Minuten

Japan Railway Journal: 2049-151

2024 is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail - see how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.

01.01 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.

01.01 22:10

15 Minuten

On the Wings: 3025-285

Two years after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, what happened at Noto Airport? We trace its challenges and recovery.

01.01 22:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-016

This time in Wakayama - the heartland of shoyu - we find a distinctive ramen culture pairing ramen and... sushi?!

01.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-217

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

01.01 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.

01.01 23:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-294

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

01.01 23:23

7 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-009

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

01.01 23:30

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.

02.01 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.

02.01 00:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-015

Mount Fuji is Japan's tallest and most famous peak - it has long inspired awe and terror and is a source of artistic inspiration. Join us to explore the iconic beauty of this famous mountain.

02.01 00:25

5 Minuten

Hit the Road: 6056-005

Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura - along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.

02.01 00:30

30 Minuten

Outside In: Lost in Academia: 4047-005

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.

02.01 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.

02.01 01:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-294

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

02.01 01:23

7 Minuten

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: 6059-009

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, Odachi, a giant sword that showcases a swordsmith's astonishing expertise.

02.01 01:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-423

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise - we visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims and helps them to recover.

02.01 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.

02.01 02:10

20 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6302-001

Experience the fascinating sights of airports and transport hubs that connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.

02.01 02:30

30 Minuten

Ama Divers Restoring the Seabed: 3025-255

Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

02.01 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.

02.01 03:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-020

Men at Hibuse Matsuri (the Fire Prevention Festival) douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire - bonfires and sake help to keep people warm at this event held in January.

02.01 03:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-005

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice, and dried vegetables.

02.01 03:30

30 Minuten

Gunmachan: 7000-681

Join Gunmachan and friends for playful adventures full of laughter and curiosity while exploring the charm of Gunma Prefecture's traditions, culture and specialities.

02.01 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.

02.01 04:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-294

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

02.01 04:23

7 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-010

1 in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents - as its population declines, we look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers through an IT startup where 90 per cent of staff are foreigners.

02.01 04:30

30 Minuten

Japan Railway Journal: 2049-151

2024 is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail - see how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.

02.01 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.

02.01 05:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-294

'Swiping Left' on Standard Dating: This episode focuses on matchmaking services that employ out-of-the-ordinary methods to help people find a partner.

02.01 05:23

7 Minuten

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: 6059-010

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, two naginata (polearms) associated with legendary warriors: Benkei and Tomoe Gozen.

02.01 05:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-133

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

02.01 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.

02.01 06:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-007

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

02.01 06:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-017

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

02.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-423

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise - we visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims and helps them to recover.

02.01 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.

02.01 07:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-020

Men at Hibuse Matsuri (the Fire Prevention Festival) douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire - bonfires and sake help to keep people warm at this event held in January.

02.01 07:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-005

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice, and dried vegetables.

02.01 07:30

30 Minuten

Ama Divers Restoring the Seabed: 3025-255

Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

02.01 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.

02.01 08:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-295

Looking through Digital AIs: This episode features services that are using image recognition technology to make a positive impact on our daily lives.

02.01 08:23

7 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-010

1 in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents - as its population declines, we look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers through an IT startup where 90 per cent of staff are foreigners.

02.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Gunmachan: 7000-681

Join Gunmachan and friends for playful adventures full of laughter and curiosity while exploring the charm of Gunma Prefecture's traditions, culture and specialities.

02.01 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.

02.01 09:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-007

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

02.01 09:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-017

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

02.01 09:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-231

A public library in Kanazawa resembles a sublime theatre and offers more than 1.1 million books - we ask people for three days what books pique their interest and how they spend their time here.

02.01 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.

02.01 10:10

20 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6302-002

The world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography.

02.01 10:30

30 Minuten

Japan Railway Journal: 2049-151

2024 is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail - see how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation.

02.01 11:00

15 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.

02.01 11:15

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-016

An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka - these 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries.

02.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-423

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise - we visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims and helps them to recover.

02.01 12:00

15 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.

02.01 12:15

13 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-010

In this episode, we learn about boshu and geshi, two dates from early summer - the chefs prepare ume plums and tea leaves and teach us how to make a pair of refreshing summer dishes.

02.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-199

Makihara Daizoh is drawing attention from around the world for crafting timepieces that embody a Japanese aesthetic - he talks about the appeal of analogue watchmaking in the digital age.

02.01 12:43

12 Minuten

Impacts: Climates Change the World: 6128-020

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

02.01 12:55

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?

02.01 13:00

15 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.

02.01 13:15

15 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-295

Looking through Digital AIs: This episode features services that are using image recognition technology to make a positive impact on our daily lives.

02.01 13:30

30 Minuten

Ama Divers Restoring the Seabed: 3025-255

Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

02.01 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.

02.01 14:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-020

Men at Hibuse Matsuri (the Fire Prevention Festival) douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire - bonfires and sake help to keep people warm at this event held in January.

02.01 14:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-005

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice, and dried vegetables.

02.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Gunmachan: 7000-681

Join Gunmachan and friends for playful adventures full of laughter and curiosity while exploring the charm of Gunma Prefecture's traditions, culture and specialities.

02.01 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.

02.01 15:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-007

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

02.01 15:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-017

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

02.01 15:30

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.

02.01 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.

02.01 16:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-016

An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka - these 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries.

02.01 16:25

5 Minuten

Hit the Road: 6056-006

To truly enjoy Gunma, travel by car is key - we start from Takasaki, where a bullet train stops, and make our way to Kusatsu's hot springs with World Heritage Sites and local food along the way.

02.01 16:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-423

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise - we visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims and helps them to recover.

02.01 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.

02.01 17:10

20 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6302-002

The world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography.

02.01 17:30

30 Minuten

Frontrunners: 2103-041

Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear - wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon.

02.01 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.

02.01 18:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-020

Men at Hibuse Matsuri (the Fire Prevention Festival) douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire - bonfires and sake help to keep people warm at this event held in January.

02.01 18:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-005

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice, and dried vegetables.

02.01 18:30

30 Minuten

Ama Divers Restoring the Seabed: 3025-255

Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

02.01 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.

02.01 19:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-295

Looking through Digital AIs: This episode features services that are using image recognition technology to make a positive impact on our daily lives.

02.01 19:23

5 Minuten

The Beauty of Japanese Swords: 6059-010

Admired since ancient times for their beauty, Japanese swords are amazing works of art - this time, two naginata (polearms) associated with legendary warriors: Benkei and Tomoe Gozen.

02.01 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-199

Makihara Daizoh is drawing attention from around the world for crafting timepieces that embody a Japanese aesthetic - he talks about the appeal of analogue watchmaking in the digital age.

02.01 19:43

12 Minuten

Impacts: Climates Change the World: 6128-020

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

02.01 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-010

A Bedtime Routine: On hot and humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes - we learn about the tools Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight these pesky insects.

02.01 20:00

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-174

A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease - clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also under way.

02.01 20:30

30 Minuten

Gunmachan: 7000-681

Join Gunmachan and friends for playful adventures full of laughter and curiosity while exploring the charm of Gunma Prefecture's traditions, culture and specialities.

02.01 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.

02.01 21:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-020

Men at Hibuse Matsuri (the Fire Prevention Festival) douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire - bonfires and sake help to keep people warm at this event held in January.

02.01 21:20

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-005

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice, and dried vegetables.

02.01 21:30

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.

02.01 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.

02.01 22:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-007

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

02.01 22:25

5 Minuten

Ramen Japan 5min.: 6055-017

Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

02.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-423

Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise - we visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims and helps them to recover.

02.01 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.

02.01 23:10

13 Minuten

Biz Stream Special Edition: 3025-295

Looking through Digital AIs: This episode features services that are using image recognition technology to make a positive impact on our daily lives.

02.01 23:23

7 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-010

1 in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents - as its population declines, we look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers through an IT startup where 90 per cent of staff are foreigners.

02.01 23:30

30 Minuten

Ama Divers Restoring the Seabed: 3025-255

Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

03.01 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.

03.01 00:10

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?

03.01 00:15

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-059

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, eggshell field chalk.

03.01 00:30

30 Minuten

Japanology Plus: 2032-327

A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan prioritised the wellbeing of his people - this time we look at how his policies guided his domain along the path to sustainability.

03.01 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.

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

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 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

5 Minuten

DOSUKOI Sumo Salon: 6069-002

Gyoji use eagle eyes to referee sumo bouts. Each has his own unique style: Some get up close, others watch from afar. A gyoji with an impressive record reveals the secret behind his precision.

06.01 12:48

7 Minuten

Japan From Above: Up Close: 6023-009

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.

06.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-012

A Secret Date: It's late at night, and all are fast asleep when a young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house and attend to a rooster. What could the pair be up to?

06.01 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.

06.01 13:30

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 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.

06.01 14:30

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 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.

06.01 15:30

30 Minuten

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06.01 17:30

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06.01 18:00

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06.01 18:30

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06.01 19:00

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06.01 19:28

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06.01 19:43

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06.01 19:48

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Japan From Above: Up Close: 6023-009

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06.01 20:00

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06.01 20:30

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06.01 21:00

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06.01 21:30

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06.01 22:00

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06.01 22:30

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06.01 23:30

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07.01 00:00

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07.01 00:30

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07.01 00:45

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07.01 01:00

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07.01 01:30

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Dive in Tokyo: 2102-065

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07.01 02:00

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07.01 02:30

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07.01 03:00

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07.01 03:30

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07.01 04:00

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07.01 04:30

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07.01 05:00

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07.01 05:30

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Kabuki Kool: 2035-074

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07.01 06:00

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07.01 06:30

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07.01 07:00

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07.01 07:30

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07.01 07:45

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07.01 08:00

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07.01 08:30

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07.01 09:00

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NHK Newsline

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07.01 09:30

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Kabuki Kool: 2035-074

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07.01 10:00

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07.01 10:30

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07.01 11:00

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07.01 11:30

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Dive in Tokyo: 2102-065

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07.01 12:00

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07.01 12:28

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Direct Talk: 2105-207

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07.01 12:43

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07.01 12:48

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Japan From Above: Up Close: 6023-010

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07.01 12:55

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07.01 13:00

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07.01 13:30

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Direct Talk: 2105-254

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07.01 13:45

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07.01 14:00

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07.01 14:30

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07.01 15:00

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07.01 15:30

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07.01 16:00

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07.01 16:30

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Dive in Tokyo: 2102-065

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07.01 17:00

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07.01 17:30

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Kabuki Kool: 2035-074

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07.01 18:00

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07.01 18:30

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Direct Talk: 2105-254

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07.01 18:45

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07.01 19:00

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07.01 19:28

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Direct Talk: 2105-207

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07.01 19:43

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07.01 20:00

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07.01 21:00

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07.01 21:30

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07.01 22:00

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07.01 22:30

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Dive in Tokyo: 2102-065

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07.01 23:00

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07.01 23:30

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Direct Talk: 2105-254

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07.01 23:45

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08.01 00:00

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NHK Newsline

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08.01 00:30

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Kabuki Kool: 2035-074

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08.01 01:00

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NHK Newsline

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08.01 01:30

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08.01 02:00

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NHK Newsline

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08.01 02:30

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08.01 03:00

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08.01 03:30

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Japanology Plus: 2032-352

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08.01 04:00

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NHK Newsline

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08.01 04:30

30 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-220

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08.01 05:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

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08.01 05:30

30 Minuten

Outside In: Lost in Academia: 4047-003

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08.01 06:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

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08.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-218

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08.01 07:00

30 Minuten

Newsline Asia 24

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08.01 07:30

30 Minuten

Realities of Disaster Non-Profits: 3025-185

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08.01 08:00

30 Minuten

Newsline Asia 24

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08.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Japanology Plus: 2032-352

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08.01 09:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

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08.01 09:30

30 Minuten

Outside In: Lost in Academia: 4047-003

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08.01 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.

08.01 10:30

30 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-220

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08.01 11:00

30 Minuten

NHK News 7

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

08.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-218

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08.01 12:00

28 Minuten

Newsroom Tokyo

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08.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-208

Sake brewer Noguchi Naohiko has made significant contributions to the sake industry over his seven-decade career - he talks about carrying on old traditions while innovating new ones.

08.01 12:43

5 Minuten

DOSUKOI Sumo Salon: 6069-004

Explore how rikishi perceive the sumo ring, a 4.55-meter circle built entirely by hand. Discover what it's made from, why it's so hard and how rikishi adapt to it, including foot gripping exercises!

08.01 12:48

7 Minuten

Japan From Above: Up Close: 6023-011

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08.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-014

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08.01 13:00

30 Minuten

Newsroom Tokyo

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08.01 13:30

30 Minuten

Realities of Disaster Non-Profits: 3025-185

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08.01 14:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

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08.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Japanology Plus: 2032-352

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08.01 15:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

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08.01 15:30

30 Minuten

Japan Railway Journal: 2049-153

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08.01 16:00

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NHK Newsline

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08.01 16:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-218

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08.01 17:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

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08.01 17:30

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.

08.01 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.

08.01 18:30

30 Minuten

Realities of Disaster Non-Profits: 3025-185

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08.01 19:00

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08.01 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-208

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08.01 19:43

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Explore how rikishi perceive the sumo ring, a 4.55-meter circle built entirely by hand. Discover what it's made from, why it's so hard and how rikishi adapt to it, including foot gripping exercises!

08.01 19:48

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Japan From Above: Up Close: 6023-011

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08.01 19:55

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Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-014

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08.01 20:00

27 Minuten

Hometown Stories: 5003-306

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08.01 20:27

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08.01 20:30

30 Minuten

Japanology Plus: 2032-352

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08.01 21:00

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08.01 21:30

30 Minuten

Japan Railway Journal: 2049-153

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08.01 22:00

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NHK Newsline

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08.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-218

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08.01 23:00

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08.01 23:30

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Realities of Disaster Non-Profits: 3025-185

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09.01 00:00

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NHK Newsline

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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.

10.01 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.

10.01 01:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 3026-047

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

10.01 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.

10.01 02:10

50 Minuten

Grand Sumo Legends: 5001-494

A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles, Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s - iIn rare archival video, we revisit the life of this 'Yokozuna of Yokozuna'.

10.01 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.

10.01 03:10

45 Minuten

Train Cruise: 2068-030

The Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area - meet the residents who eke a living from the seas.

10.01 03:55

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-033

Keitora are Japanese light pick-up trucks - they're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In this digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

10.01 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.

10.01 04:10

30 Minuten

Design X Stories: 2101-000

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.

10.01 04:40

10 Minuten

Design Ah Neo: 4045-001

Under the Lid: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

10.01 04:50

10 Minuten

Mitateru-phose: 4046-001

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

10.01 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.

10.01 05:10

30 Minuten

Samurai Castles: 3022-072

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

10.01 05:40

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-052

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode focuses on the word 'fumu' meaning 'to step'. Explore the unique culture behind them.

10.01 05:50

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-018

Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.

10.01 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.

10.01 06:10

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4012-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

10.01 06:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-021

Heavy Snow: Heavy snow falling quickly can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyses roads, and brings social functions to a halt - we examine the reasons why heavy snow falls on Japan.

10.01 06:55

5 Minuten

Specialty Glasswork: 6058-016

Interior designer Igarashi Hisae visits Osaka - glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s, and Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

10.01 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.

10.01 07:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 3026-047

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

10.01 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.

10.01 08:10

50 Minuten

Grand Sumo Legends: 5001-494

A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles, Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s - iIn rare archival video, we revisit the life of this 'Yokozuna of Yokozuna'.

10.01 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.

10.01 09:10

30 Minuten

Samurai Castles: 3022-072

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

10.01 09:40

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-052

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode focuses on the word 'fumu' meaning 'to step'. Explore the unique culture behind them.

10.01 09:50

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-018

Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.

10.01 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.

10.01 10:10

30 Minuten

Design X Stories: 2101-000

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.

10.01 10:40

10 Minuten

Design Ah Neo: 4045-001

Under the Lid: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

10.01 10:50

10 Minuten

Mitateru-phose: 4046-001

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

10.01 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.

10.01 11:10

45 Minuten

Train Cruise: 2068-030

The Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area - meet the residents who eke a living from the seas.

10.01 11:55

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-033

Keitora are Japanese light pick-up trucks - they're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In this digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

10.01 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.

10.01 12:10

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4012-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

10.01 12:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-021

Heavy Snow: Heavy snow falling quickly can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyses roads, and brings social functions to a halt - we examine the reasons why heavy snow falls on Japan.

10.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Specialty Glasswork: 6058-016

Interior designer Igarashi Hisae visits Osaka - glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s, and Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

10.01 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.

10.01 13:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 3026-047

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

10.01 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.

10.01 14:10

50 Minuten

Grand Sumo Legends: 5001-494

A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles, Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s - iIn rare archival video, we revisit the life of this 'Yokozuna of Yokozuna'.

10.01 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.

10.01 15:10

30 Minuten

Biz Stream: 2074-000

This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

10.01 15:40

10 Minuten

Design Ah Neo: 4045-001

Under the Lid: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

10.01 15:50

10 Minuten

Mitateru-phose: 4046-001

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

10.01 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.

10.01 16:10

45 Minuten

Train Cruise: 2068-030

The Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area - meet the residents who eke a living from the seas.

10.01 16:55

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-033

Keitora are Japanese light pick-up trucks - they're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In this digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

10.01 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.

10.01 17:10

30 Minuten

Samurai Castles: 3022-072

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

10.01 17:40

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-052

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode focuses on the word 'fumu' meaning 'to step'. Explore the unique culture behind them.

10.01 17:50

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-018

Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.

10.01 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.

10.01 18:10

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4012-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

10.01 18:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-021

Heavy Snow: Heavy snow falling quickly can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyses roads, and brings social functions to a halt - we examine the reasons why heavy snow falls on Japan.

10.01 18:55

5 Minuten

Specialty Glasswork: 6058-016

Interior designer Igarashi Hisae visits Osaka - glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s, and Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

10.01 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.

10.01 19:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 3026-047

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

10.01 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.

10.01 20:10

50 Minuten

Grand Sumo Legends: 5001-494

A 45-win streak and 32 career championship titles, Yokozuna Taiho dominated the ring in the 1960s and early '70s - iIn rare archival video, we revisit the life of this 'Yokozuna of Yokozuna'.

10.01 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.

10.01 21:10

30 Minuten

Biz Stream: 2074-000

This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

10.01 21:40

10 Minuten

Design Ah Neo: 4045-001

Under the Lid: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

10.01 21:50

10 Minuten

Mitateru-phose: 4046-001

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

10.01 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.

10.01 22:10

45 Minuten

Train Cruise: 2068-030

The Hisatsu Orange Railway connects Kumamoto and Kagoshima, where waves crest bountiful fishing grounds and a variety of citrus trees dot the area - meet the residents who eke a living from the seas.

10.01 22:55

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-033

Keitora are Japanese light pick-up trucks - they're used to transport goods, but that's far from their only role. In this digest, we discover the surprising possibilities of keitora.

10.01 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.

10.01 23:10

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4012-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

10.01 23:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-021

Heavy Snow: Heavy snow falling quickly can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyses roads, and brings social functions to a halt - we examine the reasons why heavy snow falls on Japan.

10.01 23:55

5 Minuten

Specialty Glasswork: 6058-016

Interior designer Igarashi Hisae visits Osaka - glass was a key industry in Osaka from the early 1900s, and Igarashi learns how glassblowers used their skills to make Japanese vacuum flasks.

11.01 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.

11.01 00:10

30 Minuten

Samurai Castles: 3022-072

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

11.01 00:40

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-052

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture - this episode focuses on the word 'fumu' meaning 'to step'. Explore the unique culture behind them.

11.01 00:50

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-018

Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.

11.01 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.

11.01 01:10

50 Minuten

Hiroshima's Tower of Life: 4001-456

The Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb - newly-uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital.

11.01 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.

11.01 02:10

50 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-495

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

11.01 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.

11.01 03:10

30 Minuten

J-Melo: 2004-451

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time, two singer-songwriters: ex-Vocaloid producer Kamiyama Yoh, whose fanbase extends to China, and Noa, who crafts music, lyrics, arrangements and art.

11.01 03:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-041

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

11.01 03:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-034

Goldfish in Japan range from beautiful to comical - a single ranchu known as the 'king of goldfish' can cost millions of yen. In this digest, we explore why they are so beloved.

11.01 03:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-058

Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps!

11.01 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.

11.01 04:10

30 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan Highlights: 2070-069

Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character - we see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style, and go stargazing with an astronomer.

11.01 04:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-021

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.

11.01 04:50

10 Minuten

Texico: 4038-001

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

11.01 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.

11.01 05:10

50 Minuten

Somewhere Street: 4017-000

Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in southwestern Germany commonly known as 'Freiburg' - it has gained recognition as one of Germany's most environmentally friendly cities in recent years.

11.01 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.

11.01 06:10

15 Minuten

Laugh Then Think: 3025-298

Animal psychology expert Watanabe Shigeru trained pigeons to differentiate between Picasso and Monet, and Java sparrows to recognise Bach - his work shows us what life as a scientist is all about.

11.01 06:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-027

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

11.01 06:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-001

Tuan-san from Vietnam works at an IT company. He wants to thank his superiors in Japanese; by role-playing and receiving guidance from experts, he learns a way to say thanks from the heart.

11.01 06:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-054

Artisan Takezawa Mutsumi's workshop lies at the foot of a mountain west of Tokyo - she makes pieces using leather from animals culled as pests, hides usually thrown away, and gives them new life.

11.01 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.

11.01 07:10

50 Minuten

Hiroshima's Tower of Life: 4001-456

The Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb - newly-uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital.

11.01 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.

11.01 08:10

50 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-495

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

11.01 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.

11.01 09:10

50 Minuten

Grand Sumo Live: 2081-141

NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo January Tournament Day 1 action live from Tokyo as top wrestlers have their first bouts of the 15-day contest.

11.01 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.

11.01 10:10

30 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan Highlights: 2070-069

Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character - we see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style, and go stargazing with an astronomer.

11.01 10:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-021

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.

11.01 10:50

10 Minuten

Texico: 4038-001

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

11.01 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.

11.01 11:10

30 Minuten

J-Melo: 2004-451

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time, two singer-songwriters: ex-Vocaloid producer Kamiyama Yoh, whose fanbase extends to China, and Noa, who crafts music, lyrics, arrangements and art.

11.01 11:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-041

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

11.01 11:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-034

Goldfish in Japan range from beautiful to comical - a single ranchu known as the 'king of goldfish' can cost millions of yen. In this digest, we explore why they are so beloved.

11.01 11:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-058

Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps!

11.01 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.

11.01 12:10

15 Minuten

Laugh Then Think: 3025-298

Animal psychology expert Watanabe Shigeru trained pigeons to differentiate between Picasso and Monet, and Java sparrows to recognise Bach - his work shows us what life as a scientist is all about.

11.01 12:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-027

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

11.01 12:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-001

Tuan-san from Vietnam works at an IT company. He wants to thank his superiors in Japanese; by role-playing and receiving guidance from experts, he learns a way to say thanks from the heart.

11.01 12:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-054

Artisan Takezawa Mutsumi's workshop lies at the foot of a mountain west of Tokyo - she makes pieces using leather from animals culled as pests, hides usually thrown away, and gives them new life.

11.01 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.

11.01 13:10

50 Minuten

Hiroshima's Tower of Life: 4001-456

The Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb - newly-uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital.

11.01 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.

11.01 14:10

50 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-495

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

11.01 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.

11.01 15:10

30 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan Highlights: 2070-069

Each of the Yatsugatake highlands has a unique character - we see kids discover themselves on horseback, eat prehistoric-style, and go stargazing with an astronomer.

11.01 15:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-021

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.

11.01 15:50

10 Minuten

Texico: 4038-001

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

11.01 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.

11.01 16:10

30 Minuten

J-Melo: 2004-451

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time, two singer-songwriters: ex-Vocaloid producer Kamiyama Yoh, whose fanbase extends to China, and Noa, who crafts music, lyrics, arrangements and art.

11.01 16:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-041

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

11.01 16:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-034

Goldfish in Japan range from beautiful to comical - a single ranchu known as the 'king of goldfish' can cost millions of yen. In this digest, we explore why they are so beloved.

11.01 16:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-058

Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps!

11.01 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.

11.01 17:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-011

Shirakami-Sanchi (the Shirakami Mountain Range) is home to one of the world's largest beech forests - its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife and a group of hunter-gatherers.

11.01 17:25

5 Minuten

Okinawa: 6025-030

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: Homes.

11.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring higher ranked wrestlers' best bouts.

11.01 17:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

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...

11.01 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.

11.01 18:10

15 Minuten

Laugh Then Think: 3025-298

Animal psychology expert Watanabe Shigeru trained pigeons to differentiate between Picasso and Monet, and Java sparrows to recognise Bach - his work shows us what life as a scientist is all about.

11.01 18:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-027

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

11.01 18:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-001

Tuan-san from Vietnam works at an IT company. He wants to thank his superiors in Japanese; by role-playing and receiving guidance from experts, he learns a way to say thanks from the heart.

11.01 18:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-054

Artisan Takezawa Mutsumi's workshop lies at the foot of a mountain west of Tokyo - she makes pieces using leather from animals culled as pests, hides usually thrown away, and gives them new life.

11.01 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.

11.01 19:10

50 Minuten

Hiroshima's Tower of Life: 4001-456

The Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital was one of the only hospitals still standing after the dropping of the atomic bomb - newly-uncovered files shed light on the ensuing weeks and months at the hospital.

11.01 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.

11.01 20:10

50 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-495

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

11.01 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.

11.01 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.

11.01 21:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-021

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.

11.01 21:50

10 Minuten

Texico: 4038-001

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

11.01 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.

11.01 22:10

30 Minuten

J-Melo: 2004-451

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time, two singer-songwriters: ex-Vocaloid producer Kamiyama Yoh, whose fanbase extends to China, and Noa, who crafts music, lyrics, arrangements and art.

11.01 22:40

15 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-041

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

11.01 22:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-058

Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps!

11.01 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.

11.01 23:10

20 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-298

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

11.01 23:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-001

Tuan-san from Vietnam works at an IT company. He wants to thank his superiors in Japanese; by role-playing and receiving guidance from experts, he learns a way to say thanks from the heart.

11.01 23:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-054

Artisan Takezawa Mutsumi's workshop lies at the foot of a mountain west of Tokyo - she makes pieces using leather from animals culled as pests, hides usually thrown away, and gives them new life.

12.01 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.

12.01 00:10

20 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-011

Shirakami-Sanchi (the Shirakami Mountain Range) is home to one of the world's largest beech forests - its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife and a group of hunter-gatherers.

12.01 00:30

30 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

12.01 01:00

15 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.

12.01 01:15

15 Minuten

Impacts: Climates Change the World: 6128-021

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

12.01 01:30

27 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-138

We meet Ashraf Baburi in Chiba Prefecture, who provides work to women in his native Afghanistan by importing traditional rugs they weave, and French-born Stephane Danton who runs a tea store in Tokyo.

12.01 01:57

3 Minuten

Time-Lapse Japan 3min.: 6053-022

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

12.01 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.

12.01 02:10

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Japan: 6025-027

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: Dogu.

12.01 02:15

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-021

Heavy Snow: Heavy snow falling quickly can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyses roads, and brings social functions to a halt - we examine the reasons why heavy snow falls on Japan.

12.01 02:30

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-040

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

12.01 02:40

5 Minuten

Easy Japanese: 6022-008

#8 This is my friend, Ayaka-san. / To introduce someone to someone else, say a word to explain the relationship, followed by 'no', then the person's name and 'desu'.

12.01 02:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-073

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

12.01 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.

12.01 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.

12.01 03:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-012

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

12.01 03:25

5 Minuten

Preparation: 6043-001

Luna, a girl who is uncomfortable with doctors' offices, comes to understand the value of medicine via the thrilling explanations of a mysterious doctor - this episode is about doctors' offices.

12.01 03:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-151

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

12.01 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.

12.01 04:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-005

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

12.01 04:25

5 Minuten

Yonezawa: 6053-013

'Beni', Japanese Red: Safflowers grown in Yonezawa have been used to dye fabric a deep red colour associated with the sun since ancient times - experience its mysterious and vivid beauty.

12.01 04:30

30 Minuten

Biz Stream: 2074-000

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

12.01 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.

12.01 05:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-002

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

12.01 05:20

5 Minuten

Short Programme: 6064-000

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

12.01 05:25

5 Minuten

The Masterpieces of Tsutaju: 6061-003

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'.

12.01 05:30

30 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

12.01 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.

12.01 06:10

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-005

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice, and dried vegetables.

12.01 06:20

5 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-004

1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal - we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar, by interviewing drinkers and non-drinkers.

12.01 06:25

5 Minuten

Nun's Cookbook: 6050-011

Learn how to make furofuki daikon with two sauces. Both sauces use a fresh white miso base, but one is made with chopped butterbur and the other with yuzu citrus. Serve with boiled daikon.

12.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-138

We meet Ashraf Baburi in Chiba Prefecture, who provides work to women in his native Afghanistan by importing traditional rugs they weave, and French-born Stephane Danton who runs a tea store in Tokyo.

12.01 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.

12.01 07:10

20 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-012

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

12.01 07:30

15 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-040

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

12.01 07:45

15 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-073

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

12.01 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.

12.01 08:10

20 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-005

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

12.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-151

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

12.01 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.

12.01 09:10

10 Minuten

Herbal Symphony: 6066-002

Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

12.01 09:20

5 Minuten

Short Programme: 6064-000

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

12.01 09:25

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6048-002

Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces - see the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

12.01 09:30

30 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

12.01 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.

12.01 10:10

20 Minuten

My Street Piano: 6303-013

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

12.01 10:30

30 Minuten

Biz Stream: 2074-000

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

12.01 11:00

15 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.

12.01 11:15

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-012

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

12.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-138

We meet Ashraf Baburi in Chiba Prefecture, who provides work to women in his native Afghanistan by importing traditional rugs they weave, and French-born Stephane Danton who runs a tea store in Tokyo.

12.01 12:00

15 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.

12.01 12:15

13 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-005

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice, and dried vegetables.

12.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-218

Miyakoshi Akiko won the New York Times' Best Illustrated Children's Book Award in 2024 - we see how she creates art using charcoal and watercolours and discover the inspiration behind her work.

12.01 12:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

12.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-016

Riverside Sawmill: Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life; long, narrow beams, bamboo stems, and leftover wood stacked high as buildings.

12.01 13:00

15 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.

12.01 13:15

15 Minuten

Herbal Symphony: 6066-002

Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

12.01 13:30

15 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-040

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

12.01 13:45

15 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-073

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

12.01 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.

12.01 14:10

20 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-002

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

12.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-151

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

12.01 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.

12.01 15:10

20 Minuten

My Street Piano: 6303-013

Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture is a known castle town - in one commercial area sits a piano which passers-by love to visit and play from the heart.

12.01 15:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-184

From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.

12.01 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.

12.01 16:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-012

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

12.01 16:25

5 Minuten

Preparation: 6043-001

Luna, a girl who is uncomfortable with doctors' offices, comes to understand the value of medicine via the thrilling explanations of a mysterious doctor - this episode is about doctors' offices.

12.01 16:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-138

We meet Ashraf Baburi in Chiba Prefecture, who provides work to women in his native Afghanistan by importing traditional rugs they weave, and French-born Stephane Danton who runs a tea store in Tokyo.

12.01 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.

12.01 17:10

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-005

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

12.01 17:25

5 Minuten

Yonezawa: 6053-013

'Beni', Japanese Red: Safflowers grown in Yonezawa have been used to dye fabric a deep red colour associated with the sun since ancient times - experience its mysterious and vivid beauty.

12.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

12.01 17:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

12.01 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.

12.01 18:10

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-005

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice, and dried vegetables.

12.01 18:20

5 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-004

1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal - we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar, by interviewing drinkers and non-drinkers.

12.01 18:25

5 Minuten

Nun's Cookbook: 6050-011

Learn how to make furofuki daikon with two sauces. Both sauces use a fresh white miso base, but one is made with chopped butterbur and the other with yuzu citrus. Serve with boiled daikon.

12.01 18:30

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-040

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

12.01 18:40

5 Minuten

Easy Japanese: 6022-008

#8 This is my friend, Ayaka-san. / To introduce someone to someone else, say a word to explain the relationship, followed by 'no', then the person's name and 'desu'.

12.01 18:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-073

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

12.01 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.

12.01 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.

12.01 19:10

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-002

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

12.01 19:20

5 Minuten

Short Programme: 6064-000

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

12.01 19:25

3 Minuten

The Masterpieces of Tsutaju: 6061-003

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'.

12.01 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-218

Miyakoshi Akiko won the New York Times' Best Illustrated Children's Book Award in 2024 - we see how she creates art using charcoal and watercolours and discover the inspiration behind her work.

12.01 19:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

12.01 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-016

Riverside Sawmill: Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life; long, narrow beams, bamboo stems, and leftover wood stacked high as buildings.

12.01 20:00

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4033-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

12.01 20:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-151

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

12.01 21:00

15 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.

12.01 21:15

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-012

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

12.01 21:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-184

From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.

12.01 22:00

15 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.

12.01 22:15

10 Minuten

Herbal Symphony: 6066-002

Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

12.01 22:25

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6048-002

Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces - see the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

12.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-138

We meet Ashraf Baburi in Chiba Prefecture, who provides work to women in his native Afghanistan by importing traditional rugs they weave, and French-born Stephane Danton who runs a tea store in Tokyo.

12.01 23:00

15 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.

12.01 23:15

10 Minuten

Nun's Seasonal Calendar: 6124-005

In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan - the nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice, and dried vegetables.

12.01 23:25

5 Minuten

The Masterpieces of Tsutaju: 6061-003

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'.

12.01 23:30

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-040

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

12.01 23:40

5 Minuten

Easy Japanese: 6022-008

#8 This is my friend, Ayaka-san. / To introduce someone to someone else, say a word to explain the relationship, followed by 'no', then the person's name and 'desu'.

12.01 23:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-073

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

12.01 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.

13.01 00:00

15 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.

13.01 00:15

15 Minuten

Cinematic Journey: 6217-005

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

13.01 00:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

13.01 00:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

13.01 01:00

15 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.

13.01 01:15

10 Minuten

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan: 6126-002

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

13.01 01:25

5 Minuten

Nun's Cookbook: 6050-011

Learn how to make furofuki daikon with two sauces. Both sauces use a fresh white miso base, but one is made with chopped butterbur and the other with yuzu citrus. Serve with boiled daikon.

13.01 01:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-572

Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

13.01 02:00

15 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.

13.01 02:15

10 Minuten

Herbal Symphony: 6066-002

Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

13.01 02:25

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6048-002

Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces - see the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.

13.01 02:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-368

Kushi-age is a dish where various ingredients are skewered, coated in batter, and deep-fried - Rika prepares each ingredient differently and adds a twist with a unique sauce for diverse flavours.

13.01 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.

13.01 03:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-234

A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula - we drive the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.

13.01 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.

13.01 04:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-184

From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.

13.01 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.

13.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

13.01 05:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

13.01 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.

13.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-572

Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

13.01 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.

13.01 07:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-368

Kushi-age is a dish where various ingredients are skewered, coated in batter, and deep-fried - Rika prepares each ingredient differently and adds a twist with a unique sauce for diverse flavours.

13.01 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.

13.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-234

A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula - we drive the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.

13.01 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.

13.01 09:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

13.01 09:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

13.01 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.

13.01 10:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-184

From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.

13.01 11:00

30 Minuten

NHK News 7

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

13.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-572

Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

13.01 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.

13.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-219

Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.

13.01 12:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

13.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-017

First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life - it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

13.01 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.

13.01 13:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-368

Kushi-age is a dish where various ingredients are skewered, coated in batter, and deep-fried - Rika prepares each ingredient differently and adds a twist with a unique sauce for diverse flavours.

13.01 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.

13.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-234

A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula - we drive the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.

13.01 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.

13.01 15:30

30 Minuten

Science View: 2015-330

The global race to develop flying cars is heating up with Japan leading in key parts like batteries and motors - the revolution in air travel is here!

13.01 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.

13.01 16:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-572

Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

13.01 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.

13.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

13.01 17:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

13.01 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.

13.01 18:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-368

Kushi-age is a dish where various ingredients are skewered, coated in batter, and deep-fried - Rika prepares each ingredient differently and adds a twist with a unique sauce for diverse flavours.

13.01 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.

13.01 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-219

Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.

13.01 19:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

13.01 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-017

First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life - it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.

13.01 20:00

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.

13.01 20:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-234

A national road winds through a rugged mountain range on the Kii Peninsula - we drive the length of this road over three days to meet some of the residents in this remote region.

13.01 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.

13.01 21:30

30 Minuten

Science View: 2015-330

The global race to develop flying cars is heating up with Japan leading in key parts like batteries and motors - the revolution in air travel is here!

13.01 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.

13.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-572

Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

13.01 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.

13.01 23:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-368

Kushi-age is a dish where various ingredients are skewered, coated in batter, and deep-fried - Rika prepares each ingredient differently and adds a twist with a unique sauce for diverse flavours.

14.01 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.

14.01 00:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

14.01 00:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

14.01 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.

14.01 01:30

30 Minuten

Dive in Tokyo: 2102-046

Join us as we explore the Haneda district - best known for its airport - as we trace its history and learn about its past as a fishing community and tourist destination famous for its ocean views.

14.01 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.

14.01 02:30

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-250

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

14.01 02:45

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-000

Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

14.01 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.

14.01 03:30

30 Minuten

Frontrunners: 2103-042

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

14.01 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.

14.01 04:30

30 Minuten

Science View: 2015-330

The global race to develop flying cars is heating up with Japan leading in key parts like batteries and motors - the revolution in air travel is here!

14.01 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.

14.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

14.01 05:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

14.01 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.

14.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Dive in Tokyo: 2102-046

Join us as we explore the Haneda district - best known for its airport - as we trace its history and learn about its past as a fishing community and tourist destination famous for its ocean views.

14.01 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.

14.01 07:30

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-250

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

14.01 07:45

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-000

Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

14.01 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.

14.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Frontrunners: 2103-042

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

14.01 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.

14.01 09:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

14.01 09:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

14.01 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.

14.01 10:30

30 Minuten

Science View: 2015-330

The global race to develop flying cars is heating up with Japan leading in key parts like batteries and motors - the revolution in air travel is here!

14.01 11:00

30 Minuten

NHK News 7

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

14.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Dive in Tokyo: 2102-046

Join us as we explore the Haneda district - best known for its airport - as we trace its history and learn about its past as a fishing community and tourist destination famous for its ocean views.

14.01 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.

14.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-220

Sekiguchi Itaru helped to restore the pipe organ at Notre Dame in Paris following the cathedral's fire in 2019 - he tells us about his work that includes the tuning and voicing of these instruments.

14.01 12:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

14.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-018

A Summer Delicacy: A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving and undulating river while using 'drifting mosquito hooks' to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.

14.01 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.

14.01 13:30

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-250

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

14.01 13:45

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-000

Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

14.01 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.

14.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Frontrunners: 2103-042

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

14.01 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.

14.01 15:30

30 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-180

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14.01 16:00

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14.01 16:30

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Dive in Tokyo: 2102-046

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14.01 17:00

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14.01 17:30

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14.01 18:00

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NHK Newsline

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14.01 18:30

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14.01 18:45

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Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-000

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14.01 19:00

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14.01 19:28

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14.01 19:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

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14.01 19:55

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Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-018

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14.01 20:00

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Biz Stream: 2074-000

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14.01 20:30

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Frontrunners: 2103-042

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14.01 21:00

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14.01 21:30

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Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-180

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14.01 22:00

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NHK Newsline

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14.01 22:30

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14.01 23:00

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NHK Newsline

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14.01 23:30

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Direct Talk: 2105-250

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14.01 23:45

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Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-000

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15.01 00:00

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NHK Newsline

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15.01 00:30

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Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

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15.01 00:57

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Sumopedia: 2062-000

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15.01 01:00

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NHK Newsline

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15.01 01:30

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Core Kyoto: 2029-219

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15.01 02:00

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15.01 02:30

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Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

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15.01 03:00

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NHK Newsline

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15.01 03:30

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Japanology Plus: 2032-325

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15.01 04:00

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NHK Newsline

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15.01 04:30

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15.01 05:00

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NHK Newsline

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15.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

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15.01 05:57

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15.01 06:00

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NHK Newsline

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15.01 06:30

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Core Kyoto: 2029-219

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15.01 07:00

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15.01 07:30

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Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

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15.01 08:00

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Newsline Asia 24

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15.01 08:30

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Japanology Plus: 2032-325

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15.01 09:00

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NHK Newsline

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15.01 09:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

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15.01 09:57

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15.01 10:00

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NHK Newsline

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15.01 10:30

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Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-180

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15.01 11:00

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NHK News 7

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15.01 11:30

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Core Kyoto: 2029-219

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15.01 12:00

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15.01 12:28

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Direct Talk: 2105-221

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15.01 12:43

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15.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-019

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15.01 13:00

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15.01 13:30

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Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

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15.01 14:00

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NHK Newsline

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15.01 14:30

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15.01 15:00

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NHK Newsline

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15.01 15:30

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15.01 16:00

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15.01 16:30

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15.01 17:00

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15.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

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15.01 18:00

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15.01 18:30

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15.01 19:00

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15.01 19:28

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Direct Talk: 2105-221

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15.01 19:43

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15.01 19:55

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15.01 20:00

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Hometown Stories: 5003-266

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15.01 20:27

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15.01 20:30

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15.01 21:00

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NHK Newsline

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15.01 21:30

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Japan Railway Journal: 2049-170

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15.01 22:00

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NHK Newsline

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15.01 22:30

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Core Kyoto: 2029-219

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15.01 23:00

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NHK Newsline

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15.01 23:30

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Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

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16.01 00:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 00:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

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16.01 00:57

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16.01 01:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 01:30

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Asia Insight: 2022-453

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16.01 02:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 02:30

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Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

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16.01 03:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 03:30

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16.01 04:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 04:30

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Japan Railway Journal: 2049-170

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16.01 05:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

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16.01 05:57

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Sumopedia: 2062-000

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16.01 06:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 06:30

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16.01 07:00

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16.01 07:30

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Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

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16.01 08:00

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Newsline Asia 24

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16.01 08:30

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Special Programme: 7000-682

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16.01 09:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 09:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

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16.01 09:57

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16.01 10:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 10:30

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Japan Railway Journal: 2049-170

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16.01 11:00

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NHK News 7

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16.01 11:30

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Asia Insight: 2022-453

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16.01 12:00

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16.01 12:28

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16.01 12:43

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16.01 12:55

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Chatroom Japan: 6049-007

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16.01 13:00

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16.01 13:30

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Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

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16.01 14:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Special Programme: 7000-682

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16.01 15:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 15:30

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Design X Stories: 2101-000

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16.01 16:00

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16.01 16:30

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16.01 17:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 17:30

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Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

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16.01 17:57

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16.01 18:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 18:30

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Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

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16.01 19:00

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16.01 19:28

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16.01 19:43

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16.01 19:55

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16.01 20:00

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Medical Frontiers: 2050-184

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16.01 20:30

30 Minuten

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16.01 21:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 21:30

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16.01 22:00

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NHK Newsline

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16.01 22:30

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16.01 23:00

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16.01 23:30

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Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

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17.01 00:00

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17.01 00:10

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17.01 00:30

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17.01 01:00

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NHK Newsline

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17.01 01:10

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Documentary 360: 3026-048

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17.01 02:00

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NHK Newsline

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17.01 02:10

40 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-491

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

17.01 02:50

10 Minuten

Herbal Symphony: 6066-004

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17.01 03:00

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NHK Newsline

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17.01 03:10

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Cycle Around Japan: 2066-069

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17.01 04:00

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NHK Newsline

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17.01 04:10

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Crafts, fashion, products, buildings, and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators. Our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

17.01 04:40

10 Minuten

Design Ah Neo: 4045-002

Toilet Paper: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

17.01 04:50

10 Minuten

Mitateru-phose: 4046-002

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

17.01 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.

17.01 05:10

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-000

We look at the unique world of the Japanese language accompanied with scenes from Japan - many fascinating aspects of Japanese like onomatopoeia are also introduced.

17.01 05:20

5 Minuten

The Seasons of Yamato: 6042-018

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

17.01 05:25

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-020

Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.

17.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

17.01 05:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

17.01 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.

17.01 06:10

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4012-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

17.01 06:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-035

Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people and discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.

17.01 06:55

5 Minuten

Spiritual Designs for Fishermen: 6058-017

Video and craft artist Hishikawa Seiichi visits Tottori - dyeing firms make fishing flags with vivid hand-drawn designs that carry the feelings of both fishermen and people sending them gifts.

17.01 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.

17.01 07:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 3026-048

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

17.01 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.

17.01 08:10

40 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-491

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

17.01 08:50

10 Minuten

Herbal Symphony: 6066-004

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

17.01 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.

17.01 09:10

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-000

We look at the unique world of the Japanese language accompanied with scenes from Japan - many fascinating aspects of Japanese like onomatopoeia are also introduced.

17.01 09:20

5 Minuten

The Seasons of Yamato: 6042-018

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

17.01 09:25

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-020

Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.

17.01 09:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

17.01 09:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

17.01 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.

17.01 10:10

30 Minuten

Design X Stories: 2101-000

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings, and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators. Our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

17.01 10:40

10 Minuten

Design Ah Neo: 4045-002

Toilet Paper: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

17.01 10:50

10 Minuten

Mitateru-phose: 4046-002

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

17.01 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.

17.01 11:10

50 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan: 2066-069

A ride through Hokkaido in early summer - we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation and a legendary trainer for an unusual horse race.

17.01 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.

17.01 12:10

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4012-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

17.01 12:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-035

Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people and discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.

17.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Spiritual Designs for Fishermen: 6058-017

Video and craft artist Hishikawa Seiichi visits Tottori - dyeing firms make fishing flags with vivid hand-drawn designs that carry the feelings of both fishermen and people sending them gifts.

17.01 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.

17.01 13:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 3026-048

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

17.01 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.

17.01 14:10

40 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-491

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

17.01 14:50

10 Minuten

Herbal Symphony: 6066-004

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

17.01 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.

17.01 15:10

30 Minuten

Biz Stream: 2074-000

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

17.01 15:40

10 Minuten

Design Ah Neo: 4045-002

Toilet Paper: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

17.01 15:50

10 Minuten

Mitateru-phose: 4046-002

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

17.01 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.

17.01 16:10

50 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan: 2066-069

A ride through Hokkaido in early summer - we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation and a legendary trainer for an unusual horse race.

17.01 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.

17.01 17:10

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-000

We look at the unique world of the Japanese language accompanied with scenes from Japan - many fascinating aspects of Japanese like onomatopoeia are also introduced.

17.01 17:20

5 Minuten

The Seasons of Yamato: 6042-018

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

17.01 17:25

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-020

Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.

17.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

17.01 17:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

17.01 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.

17.01 18:10

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4012-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

17.01 18:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-035

Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people and discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.

17.01 18:55

5 Minuten

Spiritual Designs for Fishermen: 6058-017

Video and craft artist Hishikawa Seiichi visits Tottori - dyeing firms make fishing flags with vivid hand-drawn designs that carry the feelings of both fishermen and people sending them gifts.

17.01 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.

17.01 19:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 3026-048

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

17.01 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.

17.01 20:10

40 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-491

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

17.01 20:50

10 Minuten

Herbal Symphony: 6066-004

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

17.01 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.

17.01 21:10

30 Minuten

Biz Stream: 2074-000

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

17.01 21:40

10 Minuten

Design Ah Neo: 4045-002

Toilet Paper: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

17.01 21:50

10 Minuten

Mitateru-phose: 4046-002

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

17.01 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.

17.01 22:10

50 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan: 2066-069

A ride through Hokkaido in early summer - we meet an artisan teaching handicrafts of the indigenous Ainu to the next generation and a legendary trainer for an unusual horse race.

17.01 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.

17.01 23:10

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4012-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

17.01 23:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-035

Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people and discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.

17.01 23:55

5 Minuten

Spiritual Designs for Fishermen: 6058-017

Video and craft artist Hishikawa Seiichi visits Tottori - dyeing firms make fishing flags with vivid hand-drawn designs that carry the feelings of both fishermen and people sending them gifts.

18.01 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.

18.01 00:10

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-000

We look at the unique world of the Japanese language accompanied with scenes from Japan - many fascinating aspects of Japanese like onomatopoeia are also introduced.

18.01 00:20

5 Minuten

The Seasons of Yamato: 6042-018

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

18.01 00:25

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-020

Edo's Rush Hour: Edo was a city of waterways; the Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, a main commercial artery. A captain's job was high-pressure and required skill and guts.

18.01 00:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

18.01 00:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

18.01 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.

18.01 01:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 4001-000

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

18.01 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.

18.01 02:10

45 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-496

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

18.01 02:55

5 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-003

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

18.01 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.

18.01 03:10

30 Minuten

J-Melo: 2004-452

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time: cool R&B-rooted J-Pop from girl duo Natsudaidai and EDM-influenced rock from THE SIXTH LIE - both acts are in the J-Melo studio to chat and perform.

18.01 03:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-042

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

18.01 03:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-035

People in Japan use roughly 150 new cardboard boxes a year. In a 5-minute digest, we examine a broad range of Japan's innovative cardboard products, including waterproof packaging and emergency goods.

18.01 03:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-083

Discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats in this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki!

18.01 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.

18.01 04:10

30 Minuten

Anime Manga Explosion: 2099-027

Explore the world of anime sound - voice actor Otsuka Akio recreates past sessions and reveals techniques behind iconic lines, and composer Inai Keiji works on a new anime score in the studio.

18.01 04:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-022

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.

18.01 04:50

10 Minuten

Texico: 4038-002

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

18.01 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.

18.01 05:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-012

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

18.01 05:25

5 Minuten

Okinawa: 6025-031

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: The Holiest Place.

18.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

18.01 05:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

18.01 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.

18.01 06:10

15 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-299

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

18.01 06:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-028

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of drawers to its former glory.

18.01 06:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-002

Putri-san from Indonesia works entirely in Japanese, but she finds some katakana words difficult. By receiving guidance from experts, she learns how to politely ask someone to repeat something.

18.01 06:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-055

Artisan Matoba Kensho restores traditional dolls by cleaning and repairing damage to faces - well-preserved dolls can last 100 years, so Kensho hopes people bring them to him and never discard them.

18.01 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.

18.01 07:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 4001-000

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

18.01 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.

18.01 08:10

45 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-496

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

18.01 08:55

5 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-003

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

18.01 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.

18.01 09:10

50 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4033-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

18.01 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.

18.01 10:10

30 Minuten

Anime Manga Explosion: 2099-027

Explore the world of anime sound - voice actor Otsuka Akio recreates past sessions and reveals techniques behind iconic lines, and composer Inai Keiji works on a new anime score in the studio.

18.01 10:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-022

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.

18.01 10:50

10 Minuten

Texico: 4038-002

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

18.01 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.

18.01 11:10

30 Minuten

J-Melo: 2004-452

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time: cool R&B-rooted J-Pop from girl duo Natsudaidai and EDM-influenced rock from THE SIXTH LIE - both acts are in the J-Melo studio to chat and perform.

18.01 11:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-042

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

18.01 11:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-035

People in Japan use roughly 150 new cardboard boxes a year. In a 5-minute digest, we examine a broad range of Japan's innovative cardboard products, including waterproof packaging and emergency goods.

18.01 11:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-083

Discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats in this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki!

18.01 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.

18.01 12:10

15 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-299

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

18.01 12:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-028

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of drawers to its former glory.

18.01 12:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-002

Putri-san from Indonesia works entirely in Japanese, but she finds some katakana words difficult. By receiving guidance from experts, she learns how to politely ask someone to repeat something.

18.01 12:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-055

Artisan Matoba Kensho restores traditional dolls by cleaning and repairing damage to faces - well-preserved dolls can last 100 years, so Kensho hopes people bring them to him and never discard them.

18.01 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.

18.01 13:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 4001-000

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

18.01 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.

18.01 14:10

45 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-496

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

18.01 14:55

5 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-003

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

18.01 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.

18.01 15:10

30 Minuten

Anime Manga Explosion: 2099-027

Explore the world of anime sound - voice actor Otsuka Akio recreates past sessions and reveals techniques behind iconic lines, and composer Inai Keiji works on a new anime score in the studio.

18.01 15:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-022

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.

18.01 15:50

10 Minuten

Texico: 4038-002

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

18.01 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.

18.01 16:10

30 Minuten

J-Melo: 2004-452

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time: cool R&B-rooted J-Pop from girl duo Natsudaidai and EDM-influenced rock from THE SIXTH LIE - both acts are in the J-Melo studio to chat and perform.

18.01 16:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-042

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

18.01 16:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-035

People in Japan use roughly 150 new cardboard boxes a year. In a 5-minute digest, we examine a broad range of Japan's innovative cardboard products, including waterproof packaging and emergency goods.

18.01 16:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-083

Discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats in this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki!

18.01 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.

18.01 17:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-012

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

18.01 17:25

5 Minuten

Okinawa: 6025-031

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: The Holiest Place.

18.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

18.01 17:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

18.01 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.

18.01 18:10

15 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-299

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

18.01 18:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-028

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of drawers to its former glory.

18.01 18:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-002

Putri-san from Indonesia works entirely in Japanese, but she finds some katakana words difficult. By receiving guidance from experts, she learns how to politely ask someone to repeat something.

18.01 18:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-055

Artisan Matoba Kensho restores traditional dolls by cleaning and repairing damage to faces - well-preserved dolls can last 100 years, so Kensho hopes people bring them to him and never discard them.

18.01 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.

18.01 19:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 4001-000

A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

18.01 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.

18.01 20:10

45 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-496

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

18.01 20:55

5 Minuten

One in Every Japanese: 6065-003

1 in 1000 Japanese have experience as a lay judge in court cases - we witness a networking event for former lay judges where they discuss unique experiences. What does it feel like to judge others?

18.01 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.

18.01 21:10

30 Minuten

Anime Manga Explosion: 2099-027

Explore the world of anime sound - voice actor Otsuka Akio recreates past sessions and reveals techniques behind iconic lines, and composer Inai Keiji works on a new anime score in the studio.

18.01 21:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-022

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.

18.01 21:50

10 Minuten

Texico: 4038-002

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

18.01 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.

18.01 22:10

30 Minuten

J-Melo: 2004-452

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time: cool R&B-rooted J-Pop from girl duo Natsudaidai and EDM-influenced rock from THE SIXTH LIE - both acts are in the J-Melo studio to chat and perform.

18.01 22:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-042

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

18.01 22:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-035

People in Japan use roughly 150 new cardboard boxes a year. In a 5-minute digest, we examine a broad range of Japan's innovative cardboard products, including waterproof packaging and emergency goods.

18.01 22:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-083

Discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats in this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki!

18.01 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.

18.01 23:10

15 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-299

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

18.01 23:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-028

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of drawers to its former glory.

18.01 23:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-002

Putri-san from Indonesia works entirely in Japanese, but she finds some katakana words difficult. By receiving guidance from experts, she learns how to politely ask someone to repeat something.

18.01 23:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-055

Artisan Matoba Kensho restores traditional dolls by cleaning and repairing damage to faces - well-preserved dolls can last 100 years, so Kensho hopes people bring them to him and never discard them.

19.01 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.

19.01 00:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-012

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions and famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes - every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

19.01 00:25

5 Minuten

Okinawa: 6025-031

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: The Holiest Place.

19.01 00:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

19.01 00:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

19.01 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.

19.01 01:10

5 Minuten

Chatroom Japan: 6049-007

Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair, but she says social pressure outside her salon keeps some people from embracing it.

19.01 01:15

10 Minuten

Impacts: Climates Change the World: 6128-000

The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

19.01 01:25

5 Minuten

Spiritual Designs for Fishermen: 6058-017

Video and craft artist Hishikawa Seiichi visits Tottori - dyeing firms make fishing flags with vivid hand-drawn designs that carry the feelings of both fishermen and people sending them gifts.

19.01 01:30

27 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-166

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

19.01 01:57

3 Minuten

Time-Lapse Japan 3min.: 6053-023

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

19.01 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.

19.01 02:10

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Japan: 6025-028

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: Lacquer.

19.01 02:15

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-035

Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people and discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.

19.01 02:30

15 Minuten

Activate Your Japanese!: 2096-022

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.

19.01 02:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-064

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City in Gifu Prefecture is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

19.01 02:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-068

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

19.01 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.

19.01 03:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-145

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

19.01 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.

19.01 04:30

30 Minuten

Biz Stream: 2074-000

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

19.01 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.

19.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

19.01 05:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

19.01 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.

19.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-166

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

19.01 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.

19.01 07:30

15 Minuten

Activate Your Japanese!: 2096-022

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.

19.01 07:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-064

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City in Gifu Prefecture is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

19.01 07:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-068

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

19.01 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.

19.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-145

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

19.01 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.

19.01 09:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

19.01 09:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

19.01 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.

19.01 10:30

30 Minuten

Biz Stream: 2074-000

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

19.01 11:00

30 Minuten

NHK News 7

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

19.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-166

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

19.01 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.

19.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-000

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

19.01 12:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

19.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-021

The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

19.01 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.

19.01 13:30

15 Minuten

Activate Your Japanese!: 2096-022

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.

19.01 13:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-064

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City in Gifu Prefecture is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

19.01 13:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-068

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

19.01 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.

19.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-145

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

19.01 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.

19.01 15:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-175

Made mainly from antibodies, biologic drugs have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis - we explore their mechanisms and potential.

19.01 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.

19.01 16:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-166

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

19.01 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.

19.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

19.01 17:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

19.01 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.

19.01 18:30

15 Minuten

Activate Your Japanese!: 2096-022

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.

19.01 18:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-064

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City in Gifu Prefecture is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

19.01 18:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-068

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

19.01 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.

19.01 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-000

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

19.01 19:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

19.01 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-021

The Bird Cafe: We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse where townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds - for them, these outings were about more than a good time.

19.01 20:00

30 Minuten

Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

19.01 20:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-145

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

19.01 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.

19.01 21:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-175

Made mainly from antibodies, biologic drugs have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis - we explore their mechanisms and potential.

19.01 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.

19.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-166

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

19.01 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.

19.01 23:30

15 Minuten

Activate Your Japanese!: 2096-022

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.

19.01 23:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-064

Bara Kyoushitsu in Kani City in Gifu Prefecture is a preschool designed to eliminate the number of foreign children who stop attending school because they don't understand Japanese.

19.01 23:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-068

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

20.01 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.

20.01 00:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

20.01 00:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

20.01 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.

20.01 01:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-526

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom while enjoying local food and musical traditions along the way.

20.01 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.

20.01 02:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-429

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

20.01 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.

20.01 03:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-248

This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

20.01 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.

20.01 04:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-175

Made mainly from antibodies, biologic drugs have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis - we explore their mechanisms and potential.

20.01 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.

20.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

20.01 05:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

20.01 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.

20.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-526

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom while enjoying local food and musical traditions along the way.

20.01 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.

20.01 07:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-429

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

20.01 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.

20.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-248

This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

20.01 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.

20.01 09:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

20.01 09:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

20.01 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.

20.01 10:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-175

Made mainly from antibodies, biologic drugs have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis - we explore their mechanisms and potential.

20.01 11:00

30 Minuten

NHK News 7

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

20.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-526

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom while enjoying local food and musical traditions along the way.

20.01 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.

20.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-000

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

20.01 12:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

20.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-022

A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...

20.01 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.

20.01 13:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-429

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

20.01 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.

20.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-248

This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

20.01 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.

20.01 15:30

30 Minuten

Science View: 2015-331

The ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years - how do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

20.01 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.

20.01 16:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-526

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom while enjoying local food and musical traditions along the way.

20.01 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.

20.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

20.01 17:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

20.01 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.

20.01 18:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-429

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

20.01 19:00

28 Minuten

Newsroom Tokyo

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20.01 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-000

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20.01 19:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

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20.01 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-022

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20.01 20:00

30 Minuten

Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

20.01 20:30

30 Minuten

Document 72 Hours: 4026-248

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20.01 21:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

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20.01 21:30

30 Minuten

Science View: 2015-331

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20.01 22:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

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20.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Journeys in Japan: 2007-526

Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom while enjoying local food and musical traditions along the way.

20.01 23:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

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20.01 23:30

30 Minuten

Dining with the Chef: 2019-429

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

21.01 00:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

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21.01 00:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

21.01 00:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

21.01 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.

21.01 01:30

30 Minuten

Dive in Tokyo: 2102-000

Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way!

21.01 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.

21.01 02:30

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-255

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21.01 02:45

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-000

Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

21.01 03:00

30 Minuten

NHK Newsline

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21.01 03:30

30 Minuten

Frontrunners: 2103-046

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

21.01 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.

21.01 04:30

30 Minuten

Science View: 2015-331

The ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years - how do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

21.01 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.

21.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

21.01 05:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

21.01 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.

21.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Dive in Tokyo: 2102-000

Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way!

21.01 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.

21.01 07:30

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-255

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

21.01 07:45

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-000

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21.01 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.

21.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Frontrunners: 2103-046

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

21.01 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.

21.01 09:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

21.01 09:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

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21.01 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.

21.01 10:30

30 Minuten

Science View: 2015-331

The ferocious hornet's stingers have evolved over 300 million years - how do they work? Discover the secrets behind the hornet's incredible strength.

21.01 11:00

30 Minuten

NHK News 7

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

21.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Dive in Tokyo: 2102-000

Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way!

21.01 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.

21.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-000

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

21.01 12:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

21.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-025

Late Summer Fun: Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started...

21.01 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.

21.01 13:30

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-255

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

21.01 13:45

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-000

Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

21.01 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.

21.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Frontrunners: 2103-046

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

21.01 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.

21.01 15:30

30 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-203

Mirin (sweet sake) is just as important in Japanese food as soy sauce or miso - it adds sweetness, depth, and a lovely shine to ingredients! Learn more about mirin's key role in Japanese cuisine.

21.01 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.

21.01 16:30

30 Minuten

Dive in Tokyo: 2102-000

Tokyo: a place where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way!

21.01 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.

21.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

21.01 17:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

21.01 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.

21.01 18:30

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-255

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

21.01 18:45

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-000

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21.01 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.

21.01 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-000

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

21.01 19:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

21.01 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-025

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21.01 20:00

30 Minuten

Biz Stream: 2074-000

This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.

21.01 20:30

30 Minuten

Frontrunners: 2103-046

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

21.01 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.

21.01 21:30

30 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-203

Mirin (sweet sake) is just as important in Japanese food as soy sauce or miso - it adds sweetness, depth, and a lovely shine to ingredients! Learn more about mirin's key role in Japanese cuisine.

21.01 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.

21.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Dive in Tokyo: 2102-000

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21.01 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.

21.01 23:30

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-255

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

21.01 23:45

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-000

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22.01 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.

22.01 00:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

22.01 00:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

22.01 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.

22.01 01:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-220

The desire to pass on knowledge spurred the evolution of books made of washi paper - artisans carry on the trade of binding with thread, repairing damaged books, and creating facsimiles of old books.

22.01 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.

22.01 02:30

30 Minuten

Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

22.01 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.

22.01 03:30

30 Minuten

Japanology Plus: 2032-353

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974 - Peter discovers something new about Japan in every episode.

22.01 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.

22.01 04:30

30 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-203

Mirin (sweet sake) is just as important in Japanese food as soy sauce or miso - it adds sweetness, depth, and a lovely shine to ingredients! Learn more about mirin's key role in Japanese cuisine.

22.01 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.

22.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

22.01 05:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

22.01 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.

22.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-220

The desire to pass on knowledge spurred the evolution of books made of washi paper - artisans carry on the trade of binding with thread, repairing damaged books, and creating facsimiles of old books.

22.01 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.

22.01 07:30

30 Minuten

Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

22.01 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.

22.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Japanology Plus: 2032-353

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974 - Peter discovers something new about Japan in every episode.

22.01 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.

22.01 09:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

22.01 09:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

22.01 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.

22.01 10:30

30 Minuten

Trails to Oishii Tokyo: 2054-203

Mirin (sweet sake) is just as important in Japanese food as soy sauce or miso - it adds sweetness, depth, and a lovely shine to ingredients! Learn more about mirin's key role in Japanese cuisine.

22.01 11:00

30 Minuten

NHK News 7

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

22.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-220

The desire to pass on knowledge spurred the evolution of books made of washi paper - artisans carry on the trade of binding with thread, repairing damaged books, and creating facsimiles of old books.

22.01 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.

22.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-000

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

22.01 12:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

22.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-027

Will Sparks Fly?: A young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye - from the way they're looking at each other, it's clear there's something between them.

22.01 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.

22.01 13:30

30 Minuten

Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

22.01 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.

22.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Japanology Plus: 2032-353

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974 - Peter discovers something new about Japan in every episode.

22.01 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.

22.01 15:30

30 Minuten

Japan Railway Journal: 2049-154

JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed and boldly redesigned inside and out with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality - join us as we feature the new Yakumo.

22.01 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.

22.01 16:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-220

The desire to pass on knowledge spurred the evolution of books made of washi paper - artisans carry on the trade of binding with thread, repairing damaged books, and creating facsimiles of old books.

22.01 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.

22.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

22.01 17:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

22.01 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.

22.01 18:30

30 Minuten

Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

22.01 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.

22.01 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-000

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

22.01 19:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

22.01 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-027

Will Sparks Fly?: A young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye - from the way they're looking at each other, it's clear there's something between them.

22.01 20:00

27 Minuten

Hometown Stories: 5003-293

Kiriake Chieko helped cremate schoolmates after the atomic bombing in Hiroshima - at 95, as the oldest surviving witness, she continues to give her testimony urging people to hold on dearly to peace.

22.01 20:27

3 Minuten

Satoyama Kitchen: 6051-008

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.

22.01 20:30

30 Minuten

Japanology Plus: 2032-353

Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974 - Peter discovers something new about Japan in every episode.

22.01 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.

22.01 21:30

30 Minuten

Japan Railway Journal: 2049-154

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22.01 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.

22.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Core Kyoto: 2029-220

The desire to pass on knowledge spurred the evolution of books made of washi paper - artisans carry on the trade of binding with thread, repairing damaged books, and creating facsimiles of old books.

22.01 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.

22.01 23:30

30 Minuten

Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

23.01 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.

23.01 00:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

23.01 00:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

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23.01 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.

23.01 01:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-454

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

23.01 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.

23.01 02:30

30 Minuten

Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

23.01 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.

23.01 03:30

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4033-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

23.01 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.

23.01 04:30

30 Minuten

Japan Railway Journal: 2049-154

JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed and boldly redesigned inside and out with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality - join us as we feature the new Yakumo.

23.01 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.

23.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

23.01 05:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

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23.01 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.

23.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-454

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

23.01 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.

23.01 07:30

30 Minuten

Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

23.01 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.

23.01 08:30

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4033-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

23.01 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.

23.01 09:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

23.01 09:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

23.01 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.

23.01 10:30

30 Minuten

Japan Railway Journal: 2049-154

JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed and boldly redesigned inside and out with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality - join us as we feature the new Yakumo.

23.01 11:00

30 Minuten

NHK News 7

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

23.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-454

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

23.01 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.

23.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-000

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

23.01 12:43

12 Minuten

Impacts: Climates Change the World: 6128-000

The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

23.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Chatroom Japan: 6049-003

Homework Challenges: Elsa is from the Faroe Islands and ger two children attend a Japanese public school - she feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues.

23.01 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.

23.01 13:30

30 Minuten

Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

23.01 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.

23.01 14:30

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4033-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

23.01 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.

23.01 15:30

30 Minuten

Design X Stories: 2101-000

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings, and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators. Our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

23.01 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.

23.01 16:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-454

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

23.01 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.

23.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

23.01 17:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

23.01 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.

23.01 18:30

30 Minuten

Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

23.01 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.

23.01 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-000

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

23.01 19:43

12 Minuten

Impacts: Climates Change the World: 6128-000

The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

23.01 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-029

Two Scenic Views: A print warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once - Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.

23.01 20:00

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-175

Made mainly from antibodies, biologic drugs have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis - we explore their mechanisms and potential.

23.01 20:30

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4033-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

23.01 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.

23.01 21:30

30 Minuten

Design X Stories: 2101-000

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings, and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators. Our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

23.01 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.

23.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Asia Insight: 2022-454

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

23.01 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.

23.01 23:30

30 Minuten

Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

24.01 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.

24.01 00:10

5 Minuten

Chatroom Japan: 6049-003

Homework Challenges: Elsa is from the Faroe Islands and ger two children attend a Japanese public school - she feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues.

24.01 00:15

15 Minuten

Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-000

Made in Japan! The fascinating stories and secrets hidden behind the creation of Japan's most loved and intriguing inventions.

24.01 00:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

24.01 00:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

24.01 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.

24.01 01:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 3026-046

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

24.01 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.

24.01 02:10

50 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-497

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

24.01 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.

24.01 03:10

50 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan: 2066-085

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.

24.01 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.

24.01 04:10

30 Minuten

Design X Stories: 2101-000

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings, and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators. Our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

24.01 04:40

10 Minuten

Design Ah Neo: 4045-003

Entrances: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

24.01 04:50

10 Minuten

Mitateru-phose: 4046-003

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

24.01 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.

24.01 05:10

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-000

We look at the unique world of the Japanese language accompanied with scenes from Japan - many fascinating aspects of Japanese like onomatopoeia are also introduced.

24.01 05:20

5 Minuten

The Seasons of Yamato: 6042-043

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

24.01 05:25

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-029

Two Scenic Views: A print warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once - Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.

24.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

24.01 05:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

24.01 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.

24.01 06:10

30 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-499

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

24.01 06:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-057

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

24.01 06:55

5 Minuten

Atmospheric Tiles: 6058-018

Product designer Fukasawa Naoto visits Shimane - red 'Sekishu' roof tiles are perfectly suited to cold snowy regions, and Fukasawa considers design that embodies the community it comes from.

24.01 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.

24.01 07:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 3026-046

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

24.01 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.

24.01 08:10

50 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-497

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

24.01 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.

24.01 09:10

50 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4033-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

24.01 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.

24.01 10:10

30 Minuten

Design X Stories: 2101-000

Crafts, fashion, products, buildings, and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators. Our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

24.01 10:40

10 Minuten

Design Ah Neo: 4045-003

Entrances: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

24.01 10:50

10 Minuten

Mitateru-phose: 4046-003

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

24.01 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.

24.01 11:10

50 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan: 2066-085

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.

24.01 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.

24.01 12:10

30 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-499

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

24.01 12:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-057

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

24.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Atmospheric Tiles: 6058-018

Product designer Fukasawa Naoto visits Shimane - red 'Sekishu' roof tiles are perfectly suited to cold snowy regions, and Fukasawa considers design that embodies the community it comes from.

24.01 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.

24.01 13:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 3026-046

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

24.01 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.

24.01 14:10

50 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-497

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

24.01 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.

24.01 15:10

25 Minuten

Darwin's Amazing Animals: 4030-014

The dry season is a desperate time in the African savanna, but symbiotic relationships between plants and animals in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park have resulted in a wondrous paradise all year round.

24.01 15:35

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6048-008

Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes - its ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely-beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography.

24.01 15:40

10 Minuten

Design Ah Neo: 4045-003

Entrances: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

24.01 15:50

10 Minuten

Mitateru-phose: 4046-003

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

24.01 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.

24.01 16:10

50 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan: 2066-085

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.

24.01 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.

24.01 17:10

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-000

We look at the unique world of the Japanese language accompanied with scenes from Japan - many fascinating aspects of Japanese like onomatopoeia are also introduced.

24.01 17:20

5 Minuten

The Seasons of Yamato: 6042-043

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

24.01 17:25

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-029

Two Scenic Views: A print warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once - Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.

24.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

24.01 17:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

24.01 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.

24.01 18:10

30 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-499

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

24.01 18:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-057

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

24.01 18:55

5 Minuten

Atmospheric Tiles: 6058-018

Product designer Fukasawa Naoto visits Shimane - red 'Sekishu' roof tiles are perfectly suited to cold snowy regions, and Fukasawa considers design that embodies the community it comes from.

24.01 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.

24.01 19:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 3026-046

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

24.01 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.

24.01 20:10

50 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-497

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

24.01 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.

24.01 21:10

25 Minuten

Darwin's Amazing Animals: 4030-014

The dry season is a desperate time in the African savanna, but symbiotic relationships between plants and animals in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park have resulted in a wondrous paradise all year round.

24.01 21:35

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6048-008

Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes - its ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely-beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography.

24.01 21:40

10 Minuten

Design Ah Neo: 4045-003

Entrances: Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

24.01 21:50

10 Minuten

Mitateru-phose: 4046-003

This programme employs 'mitateru', a Japanese technique, to inspire children's imagination by encouraging them to view objects differently and develop their unique perspectives and creativity.

24.01 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.

24.01 22:10

50 Minuten

Cycle Around Japan: 2066-085

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals, and discover hidden traditions in a Japan that you didn't know existed.

24.01 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.

24.01 23:10

30 Minuten

NHK World TV Special Programme: 5001-499

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

24.01 23:40

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-057

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

24.01 23:55

5 Minuten

Atmospheric Tiles: 6058-018

Product designer Fukasawa Naoto visits Shimane - red 'Sekishu' roof tiles are perfectly suited to cold snowy regions, and Fukasawa considers design that embodies the community it comes from.

25.01 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.

25.01 00:10

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-000

We look at the unique world of the Japanese language accompanied with scenes from Japan - many fascinating aspects of Japanese like onomatopoeia are also introduced.

25.01 00:20

5 Minuten

The Seasons of Yamato: 6042-043

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

25.01 00:25

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-029

Two Scenic Views: A print warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once - Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.

25.01 00:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

25.01 00:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

25.01 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.

25.01 01:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 4001-490

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

25.01 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.

25.01 02:10

50 Minuten

Explore the Tokyo National Museum: 3004-927

The Tokyo National Museum's vast collection includes 89 national treasures - in 2022, it marked 150 years with a special exhibition. Explore everything from ancient artefacts to hi-tech exhibits!

25.01 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.

25.01 03:10

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4033-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

25.01 03:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-043

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

25.01 03:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-036

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

25.01 03:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-084

Discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats in this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki!

25.01 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.

25.01 04:10

30 Minuten

Anime Manga Explosion: 2099-029

This programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

25.01 04:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-023

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.

25.01 04:50

10 Minuten

Texico: 4038-003

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

25.01 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.

25.01 05:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-013

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

25.01 05:25

5 Minuten

Okinawa: 6025-032

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.

25.01 05:30

27 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

25.01 05:57

3 Minuten

Sumopedia: 2062-000

'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.

25.01 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.

25.01 06:10

15 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-300

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

25.01 06:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-029

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

25.01 06:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-003

Tomanik from Poland can explain himself in meetings in Japanese just fine, but he tends to make very long explanations. He learns how to express himself more directly by role-playing.

25.01 06:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-083

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

25.01 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.

25.01 07:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 4001-490

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

25.01 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.

25.01 08:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-013

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

25.01 08:25

5 Minuten

Okinawa: 6025-032

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.

25.01 08:30

90 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4033-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

25.01 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.

25.01 10:10

30 Minuten

Anime Manga Explosion: 2099-029

This programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

25.01 10:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-023

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.

25.01 10:50

10 Minuten

Texico: 4038-003

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

25.01 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.

25.01 11:10

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4033-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

25.01 11:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-043

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

25.01 11:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-036

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

25.01 11:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-084

Discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats in this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki!

25.01 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.

25.01 12:10

15 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-300

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

25.01 12:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-029

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

25.01 12:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-003

Tomanik from Poland can explain himself in meetings in Japanese just fine, but he tends to make very long explanations. He learns how to express himself more directly by role-playing.

25.01 12:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-083

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

25.01 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.

25.01 13:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 4001-490

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

25.01 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.

25.01 14:10

50 Minuten

Explore the Tokyo National Museum: 3004-927

The Tokyo National Museum's vast collection includes 89 national treasures - in 2022, it marked 150 years with a special exhibition. Explore everything from ancient artefacts to hi-tech exhibits!

25.01 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.

25.01 15:10

30 Minuten

Anime Manga Explosion: 2099-029

This programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

25.01 15:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-023

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.

25.01 15:50

10 Minuten

Texico: 4038-003

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

25.01 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.

25.01 16:10

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4033-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

25.01 16:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-043

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

25.01 16:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-036

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

25.01 16:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-084

Discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats in this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki!

25.01 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.

25.01 17:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-013

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

25.01 17:25

5 Minuten

Okinawa: 6025-032

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.

25.01 17:30

30 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

25.01 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.

25.01 18:10

15 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-300

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

25.01 18:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-029

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

25.01 18:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-003

Tomanik from Poland can explain himself in meetings in Japanese just fine, but he tends to make very long explanations. He learns how to express himself more directly by role-playing.

25.01 18:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-083

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

25.01 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.

25.01 19:10

50 Minuten

Documentary 360: 4001-490

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

25.01 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.

25.01 20:10

50 Minuten

Explore the Tokyo National Museum: 3004-927

The Tokyo National Museum's vast collection includes 89 national treasures - in 2022, it marked 150 years with a special exhibition. Explore everything from ancient artefacts to hi-tech exhibits!

25.01 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.

25.01 21:10

30 Minuten

Anime Manga Explosion: 2099-029

This programme features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans - each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.

25.01 21:40

10 Minuten

Rockie and Her Friends: 4034-023

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.

25.01 21:50

10 Minuten

Texico: 4038-003

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

25.01 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.

25.01 22:10

30 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4033-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

25.01 22:40

10 Minuten

Little Charo: 6116-043

Tohoku: This animation series follows Japanese dog Charo as he meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of northern Japan in the search for eight star talismans.

25.01 22:50

5 Minuten

Japanology Plus mini: 6032-036

Nostalgia is spreading in Japan for the Showa era (1926-1989) - we introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the 'good old days'.

25.01 22:55

5 Minuten

A Cat's-Eye View of Japan: 6045-084

Discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats in this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki!

25.01 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.

25.01 23:10

15 Minuten

NHK World-Japan Special Programme: 3025-300

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

25.01 23:25

5 Minuten

Core Kyoto Mini: 6024-029

A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest.

25.01 23:30

15 Minuten

Easy Japanese for Work: 2078-003

Tomanik from Poland can explain himself in meetings in Japanese just fine, but he tends to make very long explanations. He learns how to express himself more directly by role-playing.

25.01 23:45

15 Minuten

Zero Waste Life: 2093-083

Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.

26.01 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.

26.01 00:10

15 Minuten

The World Heritage Sites in Japan: 6214-013

The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-metre peaks - its extraordinary intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

26.01 00:25

5 Minuten

Okinawa: 6025-032

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.

26.01 00:30

30 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

26.01 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.

26.01 01:10

5 Minuten

Chatroom Japan: 6049-003

Homework Challenges: Elsa is from the Faroe Islands and ger two children attend a Japanese public school - she feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues.

26.01 01:15

10 Minuten

Impacts: Climates Change the World: 6128-000

The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

26.01 01:25

5 Minuten

Atmospheric Tiles: 6058-018

Product designer Fukasawa Naoto visits Shimane - red 'Sekishu' roof tiles are perfectly suited to cold snowy regions, and Fukasawa considers design that embodies the community it comes from.

26.01 01:30

27 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-167

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

26.01 01:57

3 Minuten

Time-Lapse Japan 3min.: 6053-024

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

26.01 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.

26.01 02:10

5 Minuten

Okinawa: 6025-029

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.

26.01 02:15

15 Minuten

Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life: 2090-057

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

26.01 02:30

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-029

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

26.01 02:40

5 Minuten

Easy Japanese: 6022-009

#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask 'kore wa nan desu ka'.

26.01 02:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-065

RAMUNE - a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil - is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture.

26.01 02:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-068

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

26.01 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.

26.01 03:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-122

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

26.01 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.

26.01 04:30

25 Minuten

Darwin's Amazing Animals: 4030-014

The dry season is a desperate time in the African savanna, but symbiotic relationships between plants and animals in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park have resulted in a wondrous paradise all year round.

26.01 04:55

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6048-008

Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes - its ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely-beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography.

26.01 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.

26.01 05:30

30 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

26.01 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.

26.01 06:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-167

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

26.01 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.

26.01 07:30

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-029

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

26.01 07:40

5 Minuten

Easy Japanese: 6022-009

#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask 'kore wa nan desu ka'.

26.01 07:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-065

RAMUNE - a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil - is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture.

26.01 07:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-068

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

26.01 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.

26.01 08:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-122

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

26.01 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.

26.01 09:30

30 Minuten

Grand Sumo Highlights: 2061-000

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

26.01 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.

26.01 10:30

25 Minuten

Darwin's Amazing Animals: 4030-014

The dry season is a desperate time in the African savanna, but symbiotic relationships between plants and animals in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park have resulted in a wondrous paradise all year round.

26.01 10:55

5 Minuten

Time-Lapse Journey: 6048-008

Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes - its ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely-beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography.

26.01 11:00

30 Minuten

NHK News 7

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

26.01 11:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-167

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

26.01 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.

26.01 12:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-000

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

26.01 12:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

26.01 12:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-030

Unruly Catfish: Japan is seismically active - the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those deemed responsible.

26.01 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.

26.01 13:30

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-029

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

26.01 13:40

5 Minuten

Easy Japanese: 6022-009

#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask 'kore wa nan desu ka'.

26.01 13:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-065

RAMUNE - a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil - is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture.

26.01 13:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-068

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

26.01 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.

26.01 14:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-122

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

26.01 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.

26.01 15:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-176

Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health check-ups since the 1960s - using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings.

26.01 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.

26.01 16:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-167

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

26.01 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.

26.01 17:30

27 Minuten

Hometown Stories: 5003-307

Stories about people, stories about life - intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.

26.01 17:57

3 Minuten

Satoyama Kitchen: 6051-009

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.

26.01 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.

26.01 18:30

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-029

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

26.01 18:40

5 Minuten

Easy Japanese: 6022-009

#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask 'kore wa nan desu ka'.

26.01 18:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-065

RAMUNE - a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil - is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture.

26.01 18:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-068

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

26.01 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.

26.01 19:28

15 Minuten

Direct Talk: 2105-000

Direct and in-depth interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.

26.01 19:43

12 Minuten

NHK World Selection: 4013-000

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

26.01 19:55

5 Minuten

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life: 6030-030

Unruly Catfish: Japan is seismically active - the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those deemed responsible.

26.01 20:00

30 Minuten

Today's Close-Up: 4002-000

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

26.01 20:30

30 Minuten

Seasoning the Seasons: 2024-122

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

26.01 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.

26.01 21:30

30 Minuten

Medical Frontiers: 2050-176

Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health check-ups since the 1960s - using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings.

26.01 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.

26.01 22:30

30 Minuten

Where We Call Home: 2087-167

People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships that they face in Japanese society.

26.01 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.

26.01 23:30

10 Minuten

Magical Japanese: 2092-029

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

26.01 23:40

5 Minuten

Easy Japanese: 6022-009

#9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask 'kore wa nan desu ka'.

26.01 23:45

10 Minuten

Culture Crossroads: 2084-065

RAMUNE - a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil - is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture.

26.01 23:55

5 Minuten

Hello! NHK World-Japan: 2104-068

We introduce the contents and activities of NHK World-Japan to make the channel and its programmes known to more people - this is the window of the station to the world!

27.01 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.

27.01 00:30

27 Minuten

Hometown Stories: 5003-307

Stories about people, stories about life - intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.

27.01 00:57

3 Minuten

Satoyama Kitchen: 6051-009

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.