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
Science View: 2015-354
Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae - although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, man-made threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence.
06.01 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.
06.01 16:30
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 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.
06.01 17:30
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 17:45
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 17:55
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 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.
06.01 18:30
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 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.
06.01 19:28
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 19:43
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 19:48
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 19:55
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 20:00
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.
06.01 20:30
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 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.
06.01 21:30
30 Minuten
Science View: 2015-354
Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae - although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, man-made threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence.
06.01 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.
06.01 22:30
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 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.
06.01 23:30
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.
07.01 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.
07.01 00:30
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.
07.01 00:45
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.
07.01 00:55
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!
07.01 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.
07.01 01:30
30 Minuten
Dive in Tokyo: 2102-065
We visit northern Tokyo's Nishiarai, which evolved from a farming village into an industrial district and is now mainly residential - the local temple has always been at the heart of the community.
07.01 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.
07.01 02:30
15 Minuten
Direct Talk: 2105-254
Director Seto Momoko's animated film 'Dandelion's Odyssey' won the International Federation of Film Critics' award at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival - she talks about her creative philosophy.
07.01 02:45
15 Minuten
Japan's Top Inventions: 2091-060
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, cosmetic sponges.
07.01 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.
07.01 03:30
30 Minuten
Frontrunners: 2103-045
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.
07.01 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.
07.01 04:30
30 Minuten
Science View: 2015-354
Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae - although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, man-made threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence.
07.01 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.
07.01 05:30
30 Minuten
Kabuki Kool: 2035-074
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07.01 08:30
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07.01 09:00
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07.01 09:30
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07.01 11:30
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07.01 12:28
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07.01 12:43
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07.01 13:30
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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 16:30
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07.01 17:00
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NHK Newsline
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07.01 17:30
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07.01 18:00
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07.01 18:30
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07.01 19:28
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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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07.01 23:00
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07.01 23:30
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08.01 00:00
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08.01 00:30
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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 02:30
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08.01 03:00
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08.01 03:30
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NHK Newsline
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08.01 04:30
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08.01 05:30
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08.01 10:30
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NHK News 7
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08.01 12:28
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NHK Newsline
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08.01 19:28
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Hometown Stories: 5003-306
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08.01 20:30
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08.01 21:30
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08.01 22:00
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08.01 22:30
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NHK Newsline
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09.01 00:30
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09.01 02:30
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09.01 03:00
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NHK Newsline
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09.01 03:30
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09.01 04:30
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09.01 05:30
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09.01 06:30
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09.01 07:30
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09.01 08:00
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09.01 08:30
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NHK Newsline
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09.01 09:30
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09.01 10:30
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09.01 12:00
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09.01 13:30
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NHK Newsline
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09.01 15:30
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09.01 16:30
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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 - in 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: 2101-058
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.
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 - in 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: 2101-058
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.
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 - in 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: 2074-248
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 - in 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: 2074-248
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.