2025-12-14 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Dosukoi Sumo Salon A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Somewhere Street Located on Terceira Island, about 1000 kilometers off the coast of Portugal, the designated World Heritage site of Angra do Heroismo is a port town which flourished during the Age of Exploration. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Cycle Around Japan 02:40 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. 02:50 U&i 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 J-Melo Join May J. for music from Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie (getting international attention for their free-spirited style) and vocalist Suzuhana Yuko, who fuses rock with traditional Japanese instruments. 03:40 Little Charo Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-14. 03:50 Japanology Plus Mini Konnyaku is an important element of Japanese cuisine. It offers various health benefits and is drawing international attention. We learn about the many uses of this surprising superfood. 03:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan A cat patrols the rice fields, but there's always time for a mid-day nap. At a vineyard, we get a tour from a cat named Pinot Noir! He's popular with visitors but always plays it cool. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 EKIBEN JAPAN The carefully made Kareigawa Bento, featuring local Kagoshima cuisine, is sold at a wooden train station more than 120 years old, which tells the story of people brought together by the ekiben. 04:25 Core Kyoto Mini Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark. 04:30 Easy Japanese For Work Today: asking someone to repeat and clarify. Do Cong Uan, from Vietnam, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he must ask a superior to repeat and clarify what they said. 04:45 Zero Waste Life Culinary researcher Yokoyama Takako lives in a mountain region. She cans and ferments local produce to make it through the depths of winter; work supported by nature's bounty and ancestral wisdom. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Japan's Ongoing Challenges Forty years ago, Akamatsu Ryoko, a visionary woman advocated for the passage of Japan's Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Now, a new generation continues the fight for gender equality. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Dosukoi Sumo Salon A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Cycle Around Japan 07:40 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. 07:50 U&i 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 J-Melo Join May J. for music from Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie (getting international attention for their free-spirited style) and vocalist Suzuhana Yuko, who fuses rock with traditional Japanese instruments. 08:40 Little Charo Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-14. 08:50 Japanology Plus Mini Konnyaku is an important element of Japanese cuisine. It offers various health benefits and is drawing international attention. We learn about the many uses of this surprising superfood. 08:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan A cat patrols the rice fields, but there's always time for a mid-day nap. At a vineyard, we get a tour from a cat named Pinot Noir! He's popular with visitors but always plays it cool. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Somewhere Street Located on Terceira Island, about 1000 kilometers off the coast of Portugal, the designated World Heritage site of Angra do Heroismo is a port town which flourished during the Age of Exploration. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 EKIBEN JAPAN The carefully made Kareigawa Bento, featuring local Kagoshima cuisine, is sold at a wooden train station more than 120 years old, which tells the story of people brought together by the ekiben. 10:25 Core Kyoto Mini Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark. 10:30 Easy Japanese For Work Today: asking someone to repeat and clarify. Do Cong Uan, from Vietnam, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he must ask a superior to repeat and clarify what they said. 10:45 Zero Waste Life Culinary researcher Yokoyama Takako lives in a mountain region. She cans and ferments local produce to make it through the depths of winter; work supported by nature's bounty and ancestral wisdom. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Japan's Ongoing Challenges Forty years ago, Akamatsu Ryoko, a visionary woman advocated for the passage of Japan's Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Now, a new generation continues the fight for gender equality. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Dosukoi Sumo Salon A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Cycle Around Japan 13:40 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. 13:50 U&i 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 J-Melo Join May J. for music from Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie (getting international attention for their free-spirited style) and vocalist Suzuhana Yuko, who fuses rock with traditional Japanese instruments. 14:40 Little Charo Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 2-14. 14:50 Japanology Plus Mini Konnyaku is an important element of Japanese cuisine. It offers various health benefits and is drawing international attention. We learn about the many uses of this surprising superfood. 14:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan A cat patrols the rice fields, but there's always time for a mid-day nap. At a vineyard, we get a tour from a cat named Pinot Noir! He's popular with visitors but always plays it cool. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 EKIBEN JAPAN The carefully made Kareigawa Bento, featuring local Kagoshima cuisine, is sold at a wooden train station more than 120 years old, which tells the story of people brought together by the ekiben. 15:25 Core Kyoto Mini Discover the unique, traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark. 15:30 Easy Japanese For Work Today: asking someone to repeat and clarify. Do Cong Uan, from Vietnam, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he must ask a superior to repeat and clarify what they said. 15:45 Zero Waste Life Culinary researcher Yokoyama Takako lives in a mountain region. She cans and ferments local produce to make it through the depths of winter; work supported by nature's bounty and ancestral wisdom. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Somewhere Street Located on Terceira Island, about 1000 kilometers off the coast of Portugal, the designated World Heritage site of Angra do Heroismo is a port town which flourished during the Age of Exploration. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Chatroom Japan Chatroom Japan puts a spotlight on our diverse international community.We report on the issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan. 17:15 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World With its flammable peatlands, Indonesia's forest fires are among the most serious in Asia. Peatlands release 20 times normal CO2 when burned, causing damage to the atmosphere and natural resources. 17:25 Design Museum Japan Tagawa Kinya (Design engineer)investigates the process of design by looking at the work of Yanagi Sori, who shaped products by making models using different materials. 17:30 Where We Call Home We meet English-born Roland Gregory, a.k.a. Roly, who runs his own apple orchard in the Nagano countryside, and Gethmina Dinithika from Sri Lanka, who works at a ramen shop in Ueda, also in Nagano. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Time-lapse Japan The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea. We explore their history and legacy, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, the Kurushima Straits. 18:15 Bosai: An Educational Journey In Japan, extremely powerful lightning known as a superbolt can occur in the Hokuriku region during winter. What is the source of this power, which is comparable to a small nuclear explosion? 18:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to sleep. Explore the unique culture behind them. 18:40 Easy Japanese #6 Does this train go to Ikebukuro? / Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination. Use the name of the place plus "ni ikimasu ka". 18:45 Culture Crossroads A Sri Lankan student participates in the Mie Prefecture "Youth Police Supporters" volunteer program that works with communities to build a safer society by preventing crimes before they occur. 18:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:30 Seasoning the Seasons 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Biz Stream 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Hometown Stories 21:57 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 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. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Where We Call Home We meet English-born Roland Gregory, a.k.a. Roly, who runs his own apple orchard in the Nagano countryside, and Gethmina Dinithika from Sri Lanka, who works at a ramen shop in Ueda, also in Nagano. 23:00 Newsline Asia 24 23:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to sleep. Explore the unique culture behind them. 23:40 Easy Japanese #6 Does this train go to Ikebukuro? / Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination. Use the name of the place plus "ni ikimasu ka". 23:45 Culture Crossroads A Sri Lankan student participates in the Mie Prefecture "Youth Police Supporters" volunteer program that works with communities to build a safer society by preventing crimes before they occur. 23:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.
2025-12-15 00:00 Newsline Asia 24 00:30 Seasoning the Seasons 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Hometown Stories 01:57 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 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. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:30 Biz Stream 03:00 NHK News 7 03:30 Where We Call Home We meet English-born Roland Gregory, a.k.a. Roly, who runs his own apple orchard in the Nagano countryside, and Gethmina Dinithika from Sri Lanka, who works at a ramen shop in Ueda, also in Nagano. 04:00 Newsroom Tokyo 04:28 Direct Talk Atsuko Okatsuka is a US-based stand-up comedian with fans all over the world. She tells us why she pursues comedy, and talks about finding humor within the hardships of life in a minority group. 04:43 JAPAN DELISH Japanese festival favorite, yakisoba! Noodles cooked in a special sauce. Discover its origins, little known even in Japan. 04:48 Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters? 04:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. We learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for the townspeople. 05:00 Newsroom Tokyo 05:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to sleep. Explore the unique culture behind them. 05:40 Easy Japanese #6 Does this train go to Ikebukuro? / Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination. Use the name of the place plus "ni ikimasu ka". 05:45 Culture Crossroads A Sri Lankan student participates in the Mie Prefecture "Youth Police Supporters" volunteer program that works with communities to build a safer society by preventing crimes before they occur. 05:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Seasoning the Seasons 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Medical Frontiers Hip osteoarthritis causes severe pain and may require artificial hip joint surgery. A Japanese university and a company have developed a long-lasting artificial joint, offering hope to many patients. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Where We Call Home We meet English-born Roland Gregory, a.k.a. Roly, who runs his own apple orchard in the Nagano countryside, and Gethmina Dinithika from Sri Lanka, who works at a ramen shop in Ueda, also in Nagano. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Hometown Stories 09:57 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 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. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to sleep. Explore the unique culture behind them. 10:40 Easy Japanese #6 Does this train go to Ikebukuro? / Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination. Use the name of the place plus "ni ikimasu ka". 10:45 Culture Crossroads A Sri Lankan student participates in the Mie Prefecture "Youth Police Supporters" volunteer program that works with communities to build a safer society by preventing crimes before they occur. 10:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world. 11:00 Newsroom Tokyo 11:28 Direct Talk Atsuko Okatsuka is a US-based stand-up comedian with fans all over the world. She tells us why she pursues comedy, and talks about finding humor within the hardships of life in a minority group. 11:43 JAPAN DELISH Japanese festival favorite, yakisoba! Noodles cooked in a special sauce. Discover its origins, little known even in Japan. 11:48 Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters? 11:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse, exchanging words with a young girl along the way. We learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for the townspeople. 12:00 Today's Close-up Bear attacks, including 13 deaths, are keeping Akita residents indoors, as fear reminiscent of the pandemic grows and experts probe why bear conflicts are surging and how Japan should respond. 12:30 Seasoning the Seasons 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 Medical Frontiers Hip osteoarthritis causes severe pain and may require artificial hip joint surgery. A Japanese university and a company have developed a long-lasting artificial joint, offering hope to many patients. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:30 Where We Call Home We meet English-born Roland Gregory, a.k.a. Roly, who runs his own apple orchard in the Nagano countryside, and Gethmina Dinithika from Sri Lanka, who works at a ramen shop in Ueda, also in Nagano. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to sleep. Explore the unique culture behind them. 15:40 Easy Japanese #6 Does this train go to Ikebukuro? / Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination. Use the name of the place plus "ni ikimasu ka". 15:45 Culture Crossroads A Sri Lankan student participates in the Mie Prefecture "Youth Police Supporters" volunteer program that works with communities to build a safer society by preventing crimes before they occur. 15:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Hometown Stories 16:57 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 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. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Journeys in Japan Estella Mak visits Seto to explore a ceramic heritage dating back at least 1,000 years that is vibrant today. She gets hands-on in workshops and tries a local comfort food that replenished potters. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Dining with the Chef 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:30 Document 72 Hours With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka, ride the ups and downs of the exciting races. For three days, we followed their fortunes. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Medical Frontiers Hip osteoarthritis causes severe pain and may require artificial hip joint surgery. A Japanese university and a company have developed a long-lasting artificial joint, offering hope to many patients. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Deeper Look 21:45 Dig More Japan! Japan's national sport, sumo has fans worldwide. We dig a little deeper into the sumo spirit! 21:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Journeys in Japan Estella Mak visits Seto to explore a ceramic heritage dating back at least 1,000 years that is vibrant today. She gets hands-on in workshops and tries a local comfort food that replenished potters. 23:00 Newsline Asia 24 23:30 Dining with the Chef
2025-12-16 00:00 Newsline Asia 24 00:30 Document 72 Hours With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka, ride the ups and downs of the exciting races. For three days, we followed their fortunes. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Deeper Look 01:45 Bosai: An Educational Journey In Japan, extremely powerful lightning known as a superbolt can occur in the Hokuriku region during winter. What is the source of this power, which is comparable to a small nuclear explosion? 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:30 Medical Frontiers Hip osteoarthritis causes severe pain and may require artificial hip joint surgery. A Japanese university and a company have developed a long-lasting artificial joint, offering hope to many patients. 03:00 NHK News 7 03:30 Journeys in Japan Estella Mak visits Seto to explore a ceramic heritage dating back at least 1,000 years that is vibrant today. She gets hands-on in workshops and tries a local comfort food that replenished potters. 04:00 Newsroom Tokyo 04:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 04:43 Passing the Torch of Peace A-bomb survivor trees are treasured in Hiroshima. One cherry tree in a schoolyard has forged a bond with a former student, bringing her hope after the bombing and enduring joy. 04:48 Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy "Have a cold? Take a cheese shower! "Once again, the father has fallen victim to the filter bubble. When it comes to searching for health information, careful judgment is key, so take time to think! 04:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life A full moon shines above a bustling neighborhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theaters...on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife, and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two. 05:00 Newsroom Tokyo 05:30 Dining with the Chef 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Document 72 Hours With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka, ride the ups and downs of the exciting races. For three days, we followed their fortunes. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Science View Dr. KITAGAWA Susumu was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). In this program, we explore MOFs and their potential to help combat global warming. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Journeys in Japan Estella Mak visits Seto to explore a ceramic heritage dating back at least 1,000 years that is vibrant today. She gets hands-on in workshops and tries a local comfort food that replenished potters. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Deeper Look 09:45 Dig More Japan! Japan's national sport, sumo has fans worldwide. We dig a little deeper into the sumo spirit! 09:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Dining with the Chef 11:00 Newsroom Tokyo 11:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 11:43 Passing the Torch of Peace A-bomb survivor trees are treasured in Hiroshima. One cherry tree in a schoolyard has forged a bond with a former student, bringing her hope after the bombing and enduring joy. 11:48 Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy "Have a cold? Take a cheese shower! "Once again, the father has fallen victim to the filter bubble. When it comes to searching for health information, careful judgment is key, so take time to think! 11:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life A full moon shines above a bustling neighborhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theaters...on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife, and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two. 12:00 Today's Close-up Lights observed over a Kyushu nuclear plant were suspected to be drones, yet no visual record was taken. Similar cases of drone incursion are reported globally. How should Japan and the world respond? 12:30 Document 72 Hours With betting tickets in hand, customers at a no-frills bar near a motorboat racing stadium in Fukuoka, ride the ups and downs of the exciting races. For three days, we followed their fortunes. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 Science View Dr. KITAGAWA Susumu was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). In this program, we explore MOFs and their potential to help combat global warming. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:30 Journeys in Japan Estella Mak visits Seto to explore a ceramic heritage dating back at least 1,000 years that is vibrant today. She gets hands-on in workshops and tries a local comfort food that replenished potters. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Dining with the Chef 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Deeper Look 16:45 Dig More Japan! Japan's national sport, sumo has fans worldwide. We dig a little deeper into the sumo spirit! 16:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Homemade Udon Noodles with Poached Eggs/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Dive in Tokyo The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Direct Talk Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique. 18:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: capsule beds. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:30 Frontrunners Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent such accidents. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Science View Dr. KITAGAWA Susumu was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). In this program, we explore MOFs and their potential to help combat global warming. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Kabuki Kool The historic figure of Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been immortalized in many kabuki plays as a child, a skilled warrior and a tragic hero. Explore with actor Kataoka Ainosuke. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Dive in Tokyo The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community. 23:00 Newsline Asia 24 23:30 Direct Talk Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique. 23:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: capsule beds.
2025-12-17 00:00 Newsline Asia 24 00:30 Frontrunners Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent such accidents. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Kabuki Kool The historic figure of Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been immortalized in many kabuki plays as a child, a skilled warrior and a tragic hero. Explore with actor Kataoka Ainosuke. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:30 Science View Dr. KITAGAWA Susumu was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs). In this program, we explore MOFs and their potential to help combat global warming. 03:00 NHK News 7 03:30 Dive in Tokyo The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community. 04:00 Newsroom Tokyo 04:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 04:43 Passing the Torch of Peace A US rapper, who discovers the legacy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is moved to meet hibakusha and join anti-nuclear groups. He sees parallels between their discrimination and that of African Americans. 04:48 Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy Tail rollers are all the rage with popular influencers.The father gets his own, unaware of the concept of stealth marketing. Be sure to distinguish between promotional(#PR) and personal posts. 04:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity. 05:00 Newsroom Tokyo 05:30 Direct Talk Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique. 05:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: capsule beds. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Frontrunners Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent such accidents. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Dive in Tokyo The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Kabuki Kool The historic figure of Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been immortalized in many kabuki plays as a child, a skilled warrior and a tragic hero. Explore with actor Kataoka Ainosuke. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Direct Talk Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique. 10:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: capsule beds. 11:00 Newsroom Tokyo 11:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 11:43 Passing the Torch of Peace A US rapper, who discovers the legacy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is moved to meet hibakusha and join anti-nuclear groups. He sees parallels between their discrimination and that of African Americans. 11:48 Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy Tail rollers are all the rage with popular influencers.The father gets his own, unaware of the concept of stealth marketing. Be sure to distinguish between promotional(#PR) and personal posts. 11:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We visit a store selling folding fans, where a young customer is having trouble making up his mind. The accessories were popular because the shape of the open fan symbolized increasing prosperity. 12:00 Biz Stream Leafy Logistics: This episode features a company using vending machines to sell fresh salads and another that has repurposed cigarette vending machines to sell tea. 12:30 Frontrunners Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent such accidents. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:30 Dive in Tokyo The Setagaya Line is a small but central streetcar line in Setagaya Ward. Join us as we explore a 450-year-old flea market, visit a temple brimming with cats, and meet members of the community. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Direct Talk Hosono Hitomi's botanically themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world. She talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique. 15:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: capsule beds. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Kabuki Kool The historic figure of Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been immortalized in many kabuki plays as a child, a skilled warrior and a tragic hero. Explore with actor Kataoka Ainosuke.