2024-09-18 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:15 Newsline In Depth 00:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 17, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 00:57 Sumopedia 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:15 Direct Talk We feature a scientist, Eniya Listiani Dewi, who is leading energy reform in Indonesia by aiming to create a sustainable society using "green" hydrogen produced from only natural energy. 01:30 Dive in Tokyo This time we venture out to Sawara in Chiba Prefecture. It's a 300-year-old town where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River. We see how the community is upholding its traditions. 02:00 Newsline Asia 24 02:30 Ninja Truth 02:45 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to fire. Explore the unique culture behind them. 02:55 Core Kyoto Mini A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest. 03:00 Newsline Asia 24 03:30 Frontrunners Mizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts - he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. His business is improving lives. What will he develop next? 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:14 NL Bridge 04:15 Newsline Biz 04:23 Treasure Box Japan Nara, Japan's capital back in the 8th century, is home to many temples with Buddhist statues believed to ward off calamity, and grant prosperity and good health. Join us in taking a tour of some. 04:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 17, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 04:57 Sumopedia 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:14 NL Bridge 05:15 Direct Talk Professor Jason Arday focuses on the UK education system in his work as a sociologist. He made history this year, when at 37 he became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University. 05:30 Science View This episode looks at energy savings and carbon reduction in Japan's leading train systems, including hydrogen fuel cells and silicon carbide power electronics. Also, visualizing emotions. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:17 NL Bridge 06:18 Newsline Biz 06:30 Dive in Tokyo This time we venture out to Sawara in Chiba Prefecture. It's a 300-year-old town where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River. We see how the community is upholding its traditions. 07:00 Newsroom Tokyo 07:27 Newsline In Depth 07:40 Direct Talk We feature a scientist, Eniya Listiani Dewi, who is leading energy reform in Indonesia by aiming to create a sustainable society using "green" hydrogen produced from only natural energy. 07:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason. 08:00 Newsroom Tokyo 08:30 Ninja Truth 08:45 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to fire. Explore the unique culture behind them. 08:55 Core Kyoto Mini A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:15 Newsline In Depth 09:30 Frontrunners Mizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts - he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. His business is improving lives. What will he develop next? 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:15 Newsline In Depth 10:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:15 Newsline In Depth 11:30 Dive in Tokyo This time we venture out to Sawara in Chiba Prefecture. It's a 300-year-old town where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River. We see how the community is upholding its traditions. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:15 Direct Talk We feature a scientist, Eniya Listiani Dewi, who is leading energy reform in Indonesia by aiming to create a sustainable society using "green" hydrogen produced from only natural energy. 12:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 18, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 12:57 Sumopedia 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:15 Newsline In Depth 13:30 Ninja Truth 13:45 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to fire. Explore the unique culture behind them. 13:55 Core Kyoto Mini A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest. 14:00 Newsroom Tokyo 14:27 Newsline In Depth 14:40 Direct Talk Professor Jason Arday focuses on the UK education system in his work as a sociologist. He made history this year, when at 37 he became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University. 14:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason. 15:00 Today's Close-up Will help come when disaster strikes? By examining the initial response to this January's Noto Peninsula Earthquake, we consider what's needed to prepare for natural disasters. 15:30 Frontrunners Mizui Yu is tackling poverty in the Philippines using coconuts - he develops food and cosmetics for sale in Japan. His business is improving lives. What will he develop next? 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:18 Newsline Biz 16:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:18 Newsline Biz 17:30 Dive in Tokyo This time we venture out to Sawara in Chiba Prefecture. It's a 300-year-old town where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River. We see how the community is upholding its traditions. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:18 Newsline Biz 18:30 Ninja Truth 18:45 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to fire. Explore the unique culture behind them. 18:55 Core Kyoto Mini A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:15 Ukiyoe Edo-life Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason. 19:20 Treasure Box Japan Nara, Japan's capital back in the 8th century, is home to many temples with Buddhist statues believed to ward off calamity, and grant prosperity and good health. Join us in taking a tour of some. 19:25 Japan From Above: Up Close 19:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 18, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 19:57 Sumopedia 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:15 Newsline In Depth 20:30 Core Kyoto 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:15 Direct Talk Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. How did the war affect him, and what does music mean to him? 21:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Science & Design: Evoking the Future. Visit the "Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory for Prototyping in Science and Design" exhibition with Director Yamanaka Shunji as our guide! 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:15 Newsline In Depth 22:30 Japanology Plus Water-free fire engines and AI-powered robots are among the new firefighting technologies being used in Japan to address changing emergency circumstances. We introduce some recent approaches. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:15 Newsline In Depth 23:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo
2024-09-19 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:15 Newsline In Depth 00:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 18, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 00:57 Sumopedia 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:15 Direct Talk Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. How did the war affect him, and what does music mean to him? 01:30 Core Kyoto 02:00 Newsline Asia 24 02:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Science & Design: Evoking the Future. Visit the "Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory for Prototyping in Science and Design" exhibition with Director Yamanaka Shunji as our guide! 03:00 Newsline Asia 24 03:30 Japanology Plus Water-free fire engines and AI-powered robots are among the new firefighting technologies being used in Japan to address changing emergency circumstances. We introduce some recent approaches. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:14 NL Bridge 04:15 Newsline Biz 04:23 Treasure Box Japan In the Kii Mountains, a sacred area for ascetic practitioners, three shrines bearing the name of their region, Kumano, have been visited by followers since ancient times. 04:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 18, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 04:57 Sumopedia 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:14 NL Bridge 05:15 Direct Talk Mexican muralist Paola Delfin's paintings of women and plants are imbued with peace and anti-discrimination messages. Her mural in Kyiv after the 2016 Russian invasion of Crimea drew great attention. 05:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:17 NL Bridge 06:18 Newsline Biz 06:30 Core Kyoto 07:00 Newsroom Tokyo 07:27 Newsline In Depth 07:40 Direct Talk Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. How did the war affect him, and what does music mean to him? 07:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently. 08:00 Newsroom Tokyo 08:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Science & Design: Evoking the Future. Visit the "Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory for Prototyping in Science and Design" exhibition with Director Yamanaka Shunji as our guide! 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:15 Newsline In Depth 09:30 Japanology Plus Water-free fire engines and AI-powered robots are among the new firefighting technologies being used in Japan to address changing emergency circumstances. We introduce some recent approaches. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:15 Newsline In Depth 10:30 Japan Railway Journal This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Akechi Line, now third-sector Akechi Railway, in Gifu Prefecture. See how the railway continues to operate with local support despite financial challenges. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:15 Newsline In Depth 11:30 Core Kyoto 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:15 Direct Talk Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. How did the war affect him, and what does music mean to him? 12:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 19, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 12:57 Sumopedia 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:15 Newsline In Depth 13:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Science & Design: Evoking the Future. Visit the "Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory for Prototyping in Science and Design" exhibition with Director Yamanaka Shunji as our guide! 14:00 Newsroom Tokyo 14:27 Newsline In Depth 14:40 Direct Talk Mexican muralist Paola Delfin's paintings of women and plants are imbued with peace and anti-discrimination messages. Her mural in Kyiv after the 2016 Russian invasion of Crimea drew great attention. 14:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently. 15:00 Japan's Top Inventions The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: lint rollers & rotating beacon lights. 15:30 Japanology Plus Water-free fire engines and AI-powered robots are among the new firefighting technologies being used in Japan to address changing emergency circumstances. We introduce some recent approaches. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:18 Newsline Biz 16:30 Japan Railway Journal This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Akechi Line, now third-sector Akechi Railway, in Gifu Prefecture. See how the railway continues to operate with local support despite financial challenges. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:18 Newsline Biz 17:30 Core Kyoto 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:18 Newsline Biz 18:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Science & Design: Evoking the Future. Visit the "Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory for Prototyping in Science and Design" exhibition with Director Yamanaka Shunji as our guide! 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:15 Ukiyoe Edo-life The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently. 19:20 Treasure Box Japan In the Kii Mountains, a sacred area for ascetic practitioners, three shrines bearing the name of their region, Kumano, have been visited by followers since ancient times. 19:25 Japan From Above: Up Close 19:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 19, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 19:57 Sumopedia 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:15 Newsline In Depth 20:30 Asia Insight Taichung City enacted Taiwan's only ordinance on food banking in 2016. Through various initiatives to reuse leftover food, the city aspires to create a zero-food waste environment. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:15 Direct Talk HateAid is Germany's first ever support group for victims of digital violence. We speak to its founder Anna-Lena von Hodenberg about her fight to restore online dignity. 21:30 Bento Expo Marc's bento features gyoza that stay crisp when cold, thanks to panko. From Maki, colorful croquettes made with ham, spinach, and potatoes. Bento Trip heads to Ibaraki, home of Japanese chestnuts. 21:45 Zero Waste Life With even slight damage, wedding dresses often have to be discarded. Nogami Yuko uses these for upcycling. Bringing happiness from one bride to another; remade better than new. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:15 Newsline In Depth 22:30 Trailblazers Asakusa is known worldwide as one of Tokyo's top sightseeing spots. What's kept it in lights is the initiative of residents who are now looking to increase the area's night entertainment options. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:15 Newsline In Depth 23:30 Japan Railway Journal This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Akechi Line, now third-sector Akechi Railway, in Gifu Prefecture. See how the railway continues to operate with local support despite financial challenges.
2024-09-20 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:15 Newsline In Depth 00:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 19, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 00:57 Sumopedia 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:15 Direct Talk HateAid is Germany's first ever support group for victims of digital violence. We speak to its founder Anna-Lena von Hodenberg about her fight to restore online dignity. 01:30 Asia Insight Taichung City enacted Taiwan's only ordinance on food banking in 2016. Through various initiatives to reuse leftover food, the city aspires to create a zero-food waste environment. 02:00 Newsline Asia 24 02:30 Bento Expo Marc's bento features gyoza that stay crisp when cold, thanks to panko. From Maki, colorful croquettes made with ham, spinach, and potatoes. Bento Trip heads to Ibaraki, home of Japanese chestnuts. 02:45 Zero Waste Life With even slight damage, wedding dresses often have to be discarded. Nogami Yuko uses these for upcycling. Bringing happiness from one bride to another; remade better than new. 03:00 Newsline Asia 24 03:30 Trailblazers Asakusa is known worldwide as one of Tokyo's top sightseeing spots. What's kept it in lights is the initiative of residents who are now looking to increase the area's night entertainment options. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:14 NL Bridge 04:15 Newsline Biz 04:23 Chatroom Japan Our anchor traveled to the city of Izumo in Shimane Pref. for an impromptu "chatroom" with a Brazilian woman who shares her joy of raising children in rural Japan. 04:26 Treasure Box Japan Visit a village named Tenkawa (Heavenly River), where a serene river flows like the Milky Way. Tour a shrine of the same name and a temple with a sacred spring. 04:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 19, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 04:57 Sumopedia 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:14 NL Bridge 05:15 Direct Talk Chicago physician Zaher Sahloul founded an NGO to support people enduring war and natural disasters worldwide. It started in response to war in his homeland. Syria, and continues today in Ukraine. 05:30 Japan Railway Journal This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Akechi Line, now third-sector Akechi Railway, in Gifu Prefecture. See how the railway continues to operate with local support despite financial challenges. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:17 NL Bridge 06:18 Newsline Biz 06:30 Asia Insight Taichung City enacted Taiwan's only ordinance on food banking in 2016. Through various initiatives to reuse leftover food, the city aspires to create a zero-food waste environment. 07:00 Newsroom Tokyo 07:27 Newsline In Depth 07:40 Direct Talk HateAid is Germany's first ever support group for victims of digital violence. We speak to its founder Anna-Lena von Hodenberg about her fight to restore online dignity. 07:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo. 08:00 Newsroom Tokyo 08:30 Bento Expo Marc's bento features gyoza that stay crisp when cold, thanks to panko. From Maki, colorful croquettes made with ham, spinach, and potatoes. Bento Trip heads to Ibaraki, home of Japanese chestnuts. 08:45 Zero Waste Life With even slight damage, wedding dresses often have to be discarded. Nogami Yuko uses these for upcycling. Bringing happiness from one bride to another; remade better than new. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:15 Newsline In Depth 09:30 Trailblazers Asakusa is known worldwide as one of Tokyo's top sightseeing spots. What's kept it in lights is the initiative of residents who are now looking to increase the area's night entertainment options. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:15 Newsline In Depth 10:30 Today's Close-up 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:15 Newsline In Depth 11:30 Asia Insight Taichung City enacted Taiwan's only ordinance on food banking in 2016. Through various initiatives to reuse leftover food, the city aspires to create a zero-food waste environment. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:15 Direct Talk HateAid is Germany's first ever support group for victims of digital violence. We speak to its founder Anna-Lena von Hodenberg about her fight to restore online dignity. 12:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 20, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 12:57 Sumopedia 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:15 Newsline In Depth 13:30 Bento Expo Marc's bento features gyoza that stay crisp when cold, thanks to panko. From Maki, colorful croquettes made with ham, spinach, and potatoes. Bento Trip heads to Ibaraki, home of Japanese chestnuts. 13:45 Zero Waste Life With even slight damage, wedding dresses often have to be discarded. Nogami Yuko uses these for upcycling. Bringing happiness from one bride to another; remade better than new. 14:00 Newsroom Tokyo 14:27 Newsline In Depth 14:40 Direct Talk Chicago physician Zaher Sahloul founded an NGO to support people enduring war and natural disasters worldwide. It started in response to war in his homeland. Syria, and continues today in Ukraine. 14:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo. 15:00 Medical Frontiers From prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. For your healthy lifestyle, this program shows tips of superfoods and easy exercises. 15:30 Trailblazers Asakusa is known worldwide as one of Tokyo's top sightseeing spots. What's kept it in lights is the initiative of residents who are now looking to increase the area's night entertainment options. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:18 Newsline Biz 16:30 Today's Close-up 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:18 Newsline Biz 17:30 Asia Insight Taichung City enacted Taiwan's only ordinance on food banking in 2016. Through various initiatives to reuse leftover food, the city aspires to create a zero-food waste environment. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:18 Newsline Biz 18:30 Bento Expo Marc's bento features gyoza that stay crisp when cold, thanks to panko. From Maki, colorful croquettes made with ham, spinach, and potatoes. Bento Trip heads to Ibaraki, home of Japanese chestnuts. 18:45 Zero Waste Life With even slight damage, wedding dresses often have to be discarded. Nogami Yuko uses these for upcycling. Bringing happiness from one bride to another; remade better than new. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Chatroom Japan Our anchor traveled to the city of Izumo in Shimane Pref. for an impromptu "chatroom" with a Brazilian woman who shares her joy of raising children in rural Japan. 19:15 Ukiyoe Edo-life At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo. 19:20 Treasure Box Japan Visit a village named Tenkawa (Heavenly River), where a serene river flows like the Milky Way. Tour a shrine of the same name and a temple with a sacred spring. 19:25 Japanology Plus Mini Japan has 9 million vacant homes. We investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalization. 19:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 20, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 19:57 Sumopedia 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Documentary 360 Pianist Fuzjko Hemming passed away this year, at 92, after a rich but tumultuous life. We follow the artist's final years, where she tirelessly pursues her art while battling illness at the very end. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Nhk World-japan Special Program 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Cycle Around Japan 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 Today's Close-up 23:40 The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends 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. 23:50 Let's enjoy Math with Barky the Dog A toymaker is confused by Numbler and attaches the stems of his spinning tops incorrectly. Barky illustrates how to find the center of a circle by drawing diameters, and helps him complete the tops.
2024-09-21 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini Bananas in Japan visit a plantation in one of the country's snowiest regions, and learn how sweetness is carefully developed in large Tokyo warehouses during the import process. 00:20 The Seasons Of Yamato 00:25 Ukiyoe Edo-life With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki. 00:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 20, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 00:57 Sumopedia 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Japan's Top Inventions The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: car navigation systems & vapor heat treatment systems. 01:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey When disaster strikes, it can be hard to find people trapped under rubble, while fire, volcanic eruption, or nuclear accidents may bar entry entirely. That's where disaster response robots can help. 01:55 PythagoraSwitch Mini There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking, we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun! This time "Nendore Nandore Mr. Clay!", etc. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Documentary 360 Pianist Fuzjko Hemming passed away this year, at 92, after a rich but tumultuous life. We follow the artist's final years, where she tirelessly pursues her art while battling illness at the very end. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Nhk World-japan Special Program 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Sumo 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Cycle Around Japan 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Today's Close-up 06:40 The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends 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. 06:50 Let's enjoy Math with Barky the Dog A toymaker is confused by Numbler and attaches the stems of his spinning tops incorrectly. Barky illustrates how to find the center of a circle by drawing diameters, and helps him complete the tops. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Japan's Top Inventions The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: car navigation systems & vapor heat treatment systems. 07:40 The World Heritage Sites In Japan 07:55 The Seasons Of Yamato 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Documentary 360 Pianist Fuzjko Hemming passed away this year, at 92, after a rich but tumultuous life. We follow the artist's final years, where she tirelessly pursues her art while battling illness at the very end. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Nhk World-japan Special Program 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Biz Stream This upbeat program 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. 10:40 The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates. 10:50 Let's enjoy Math with Barky the Dog A toymaker is confused by Numbler and attaches the stems of his spinning tops incorrectly. Barky illustrates how to find the center of a circle by drawing diameters, and helps him complete the tops. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Hometown Stories 11:40 Core Kyoto Mini Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods. 11:45 Wild Hokkaido ! 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Framing Everyday Moments 12:15 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini Bananas in Japan visit a plantation in one of the country's snowiest regions, and learn how sweetness is carefully developed in large Tokyo warehouses during the import process. 12:25 The Seasons Of Yamato 12:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 21, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 12:57 Sumopedia 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Cycle Around Japan 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Documentary 360 Pianist Fuzjko Hemming passed away this year, at 92, after a rich but tumultuous life. We follow the artist's final years, where she tirelessly pursues her art while battling illness at the very end. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Nhk World-japan Special Program 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Cycle Around Japan 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Biz Stream This upbeat program 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. 17:40 The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends 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. 17:50 Let's enjoy Math with Barky the Dog A toymaker is confused by Numbler and attaches the stems of his spinning tops incorrectly. Barky illustrates how to find the center of a circle by drawing diameters, and helps him complete the tops. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Hometown Stories 18:40 Core Kyoto Mini Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods. 18:45 Wild Hokkaido ! 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini Bananas in Japan visit a plantation in one of the country's snowiest regions, and learn how sweetness is carefully developed in large Tokyo warehouses during the import process. 19:20 The Seasons Of Yamato 19:25 Ukiyoe Edo-life With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki. 19:30 Grand Sumo Highlights NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 21, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. 19:57 Sumopedia