2026-01-02 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people. 00:25 Ramen Japan Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg-enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen! 00:30 Asia Insight Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise. We visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims, and helps them to recover. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan At Hibuse Matsuri, the Fire Prevention Festival, men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire. At this event held in January, bonfires and sake help to keep people warm. 01:20 Nun's Seasonal Calendar In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice and dried vegetables. 01:30 Japan in Focus In 2024, natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima, Noto. We follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Biz Stream NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 02:23 One in Every Japanese 1 in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents. As its population declines, we look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers, through an IT startup where 90% of staff are foreigners. 02:30 Gunmachan 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people. 03:25 Ramen Japan Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg-enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen! 03:30 Document 72 Hours A public library in Kanazawa resembles a sublime theater and offers more than 1.1 million books. For three days, we asked people what books piqued their interest and how they spend their time here. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Time-lapse Japan The world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography. 04:30 Japan Railway Journal This year is the 60th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first high-speed rail. See how maintenance technologies evolved to keep up with the development of high-speed transportation. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:15 The World Heritage Sites In Japan An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka. These 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries. 05:30 Asia Insight Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise. We visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims, and helps them to recover. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:15 Nun's Seasonal Calendar In this episode, we learn about boshu and geshi, two dates from early summer. The chefs prepare ume plums and tea leaves and teach us how to make a pair of refreshing summer dishes. 06:28 Direct Talk Makihara Daizoh is drawing attention from around the world for crafting timepieces that embody a Japanese aesthetic. He talks about the appeal of analog watchmaking in the digital age. 06:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Water levels all over the world are rising, with regions at low elevation in particular danger. Vietnam's rice fields have been subjected to floods, endangering production of precious food supplies. 06:55 Chatroom Japan "50 rejections changed my life." Marvin is from Brunei. He now works as a data analyst after he was turned down by 50 companies in his job search. What insight did he gain from his experience? 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:15 Biz Stream NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 07:30 Japan in Focus In 2024, natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima, Noto. We follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan At Hibuse Matsuri, the Fire Prevention Festival, men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire. At this event held in January, bonfires and sake help to keep people warm. 08:20 Nun's Seasonal Calendar In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice and dried vegetables. 08:30 Gunmachan 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people. 09:25 Ramen Japan Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg-enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen! 09:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in the natural world. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 The World Heritage Sites In Japan An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka. These 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries. 10:25 Hit the Road To truly enjoy Gunma, travel by car is key. We start from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and make our way to Kusatsu hot springs, with world Heritage sites and local food along the way. 10:30 Asia Insight Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise. We visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims, and helps them to recover. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Time-lapse Japan The world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography. 11:30 Frontrunners Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear. Wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr. Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan At Hibuse Matsuri, the Fire Prevention Festival, men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire. At this event held in January, bonfires and sake help to keep people warm. 12:20 Nun's Seasonal Calendar In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice and dried vegetables. 12:30 Japan in Focus In 2024, natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima, Noto. We follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Biz Stream NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 13:23 The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, two naginata (polearms) associated with legendary warriors: Benkei and Tomoe Gozen. 13:28 Direct Talk Makihara Daizoh is drawing attention from around the world for crafting timepieces that embody a Japanese aesthetic. He talks about the appeal of analog watchmaking in the digital age. 13:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Water levels all over the world are rising, with regions at low elevation in particular danger. Vietnam's rice fields have been subjected to floods, endangering production of precious food supplies. 13:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects. 14:00 Medical Frontiers A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. Clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also underway. 14:30 Gunmachan 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan At Hibuse Matsuri, the Fire Prevention Festival, men douse buildings in water as a prayer for protection from fire. At this event held in January, bonfires and sake help to keep people warm. 15:20 Nun's Seasonal Calendar In this episode, we learn about the winter dates of Shokan and Daikan. The nuns teach us how to make seasonal rice porridge with seven herbs, kan-koji fermented rice and dried vegetables. 15:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in the natural world. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Kyle Card hikes along the 1000km trail following the Pacific Coast in northern Japanwhere he discovers local lifestyles, stunning nature, traces of the area's 2011 disaster, and resilient people. 16:25 Ramen Japan Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu! Topped with pork belly, and, of all things, raw egg-enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen! 16:30 Asia Insight Cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) are on the rise. We visit a Filipino NGO that protects victims, and helps them to recover. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Biz Stream NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 17:23 One in Every Japanese 1 in 36 people in Japan are foreign residents. As its population declines, we look at Japanese society in a new era of foreign workers, through an IT startup where 90% of staff are foreigners. 17:30 Japan in Focus In 2024, natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima, Noto. We follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Chatroom Japan "50 rejections changed my life." Marvin is from Brunei. He now works as a data analyst after he was turned down by 50 companies in his job search. What insight did he gain from his experience? 18:15 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: eggshell field chalk. 18:30 Japanology Plus A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan prioritized the well-being of his people. This time, in part two, we look at how his policies guided his domain along the path to sustainability. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Documentary 360 The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visit the United Nations in Geneva each year. We join them as they call for nuclear abolition and see the complexities of global politics in a new light. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Karl and Tina: Embracing Village Life in Japan Amid the deep winter snow, a US high school student comes to stay at a house restored by Karl. When spring finally arrives, the villagers celebrate the cherry blossoms and enjoy seasonal dishes. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Train Cruise Journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway. Practice zazen meditation at Eiheiji, sip locally brewed sake, and dine on Echizen crab. 21:55 Japanology Plus Mini Japanese paper, known as washi, is attractively textured and extremely durable. In a 5-minute digest, we explore its role in modern society and examine how it represents Japanese aesthetics. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Design X Stories Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in the natural world. 22:40 Let's enjoy Math with Barky the Dog Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured. Barky realizes that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimeter items are needed. 22:50 TAKE TECH 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 Time And Tide This castle, 200km north of Tokyo, was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th C. Modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords. 23:40 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to theater. Explore the unique culture behind them. 23:50 MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan In Saidaiji Eyo, thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple. Some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes.
2026-01-03 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Spiritual Explorers 00:35 Time-lapse Japan Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth. 00:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage, supporting disaster preparedness. 00:55 Design Museum Japan Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Documentary 360 The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visit the United Nations in Geneva each year. We join them as they call for nuclear abolition and see the complexities of global politics in a new light. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Karl and Tina: Embracing Village Life in Japan Amid the deep winter snow, a US high school student comes to stay at a house restored by Karl. When spring finally arrives, the villagers celebrate the cherry blossoms and enjoy seasonal dishes. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Time And Tide This castle, 200km north of Tokyo, was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th C. Modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords. 03:40 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to theater. Explore the unique culture behind them. 03:50 MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan In Saidaiji Eyo, thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple. Some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Design X Stories Today's theme: Design Hunting in Tottori. On the Sea of Japan coast, the Tottori Sand Dunes create unique, everchanging views. Our design hunt explores a culture with deep roots in the natural world. 04:40 Let's enjoy Math with Barky the Dog Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured. Barky realizes that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimeter items are needed. 04:50 TAKE TECH 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Train Cruise Journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway. Practice zazen meditation at Eiheiji, sip locally brewed sake, and dine on Echizen crab. 05:55 Japanology Plus Mini Japanese paper, known as washi, is attractively textured and extremely durable. In a 5-minute digest, we explore its role in modern society and examine how it represents Japanese aesthetics. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Spiritual Explorers 06:35 Time-lapse Japan Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth. 06:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage, supporting disaster preparedness. 06:55 Design Museum Japan Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Documentary 360 The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visit the United Nations in Geneva each year. We join them as they call for nuclear abolition and see the complexities of global politics in a new light. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Karl and Tina: Embracing Village Life in Japan Amid the deep winter snow, a US high school student comes to stay at a house restored by Karl. When spring finally arrives, the villagers celebrate the cherry blossoms and enjoy seasonal dishes. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 09:35 Time-lapse Japan Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 09:40 Let's enjoy Math with Barky the Dog Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured. Barky realizes that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimeter items are needed. 09:50 TAKE TECH 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Train Cruise Journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway. Practice zazen meditation at Eiheiji, sip locally brewed sake, and dine on Echizen crab. 10:55 Japanology Plus Mini Japanese paper, known as washi, is attractively textured and extremely durable. In a 5-minute digest, we explore its role in modern society and examine how it represents Japanese aesthetics. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Time And Tide This castle, 200km north of Tokyo, was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th C. Modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords. 11:40 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to theater. Explore the unique culture behind them. 11:50 MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan In Saidaiji Eyo, thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple. Some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Spiritual Explorers 12:35 Time-lapse Japan Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth. 12:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage, supporting disaster preparedness. 12:55 Design Museum Japan Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Documentary 360 The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visit the United Nations in Geneva each year. We join them as they call for nuclear abolition and see the complexities of global politics in a new light. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Karl and Tina: Embracing Village Life in Japan Amid the deep winter snow, a US high school student comes to stay at a house restored by Karl. When spring finally arrives, the villagers celebrate the cherry blossoms and enjoy seasonal dishes. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 15:35 Time-lapse Japan Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 15:40 Let's enjoy Math with Barky the Dog Numbler hides the measuring stick at a shoe shop so that a customer's foot cannot be measured. Barky realizes that the measurement can be made by counting how many 1-centimeter items are needed. 15:50 TAKE TECH 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Train Cruise Journey through the snowy landscapes of northern Fukui Prefecture in central Japan on the Echizen Railway. Practice zazen meditation at Eiheiji, sip locally brewed sake, and dine on Echizen crab. 16:55 Japanology Plus Mini Japanese paper, known as washi, is attractively textured and extremely durable. In a 5-minute digest, we explore its role in modern society and examine how it represents Japanese aesthetics. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Spiritual Explorers 17:35 Time-lapse Japan Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth. 17:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage, supporting disaster preparedness. 17:55 Design Museum Japan Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Time And Tide This castle, 200km north of Tokyo, was a battleground in Japan's last civil war in the mid-19th C. Modern warfare did not bring it down. We look at the secrets to the its strengths and its lords. 18:40 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to theater. Explore the unique culture behind them. 18:50 MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan In Saidaiji Eyo, thousands of near-naked men endure icy water and the winter cold as they are purified at a temple. Some of the normal rites are being reintroduced as the pandemic recedes. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Documentary 360 Inside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions. This is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 J-Melo Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: singer-songwriter Kitamura Fuki, whose work ranges from piano-and-vocals to DJ sets; and 12-member Dreamers Union Choir, who bring powerful vocal harmonies. 21:40 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 2-17. 21:50 Japanology Plus Mini For hundreds of years, Japanese people have used name stamps, known as hanko, to sign their name. In a 5-minute digest, we discover their history and explore what a hanko-free future might look like. 21:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan A cat takes a nap among the fragrant flowers at a farm that grows sweet pea flowers. Another cat takes a nap at an archery range! We meet more local cats as residents celebrate a unique tradition. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Cycle Around Japan 22:40 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. 22:50 U&i 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 Somewhere Street Charleston, a historic East Coast port city founded in 1670, charms visitors with cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and rich history. It's loved by both international and US travelers.
2026-01-04 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Laugh Then Think: Japan's Offbeat Science A desire to stop people from talking annoyingly led to thought-provoking inventions. Their creator, Kurihara Kazutaka, values the surprising perspectives generated by the debates they prompt. 00:25 Core Kyoto Mini Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues. Sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship. 00:30 Easy Japanese For Work The second in a special two-part EJW series. On Easy Japanese for Work, we've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work. Today, we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games. 00:45 Zero Waste Life "They're not trash cans, but resource bins," says Murakami Yuki, transforming garbage and scrap into useful materials. This sort of alchemy has earned praise and serious interest from industry. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Documentary 360 Inside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions. This is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Somewhere Street Charleston, a historic East Coast port city founded in 1670, charms visitors with cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and rich history. It's loved by both international and US travelers. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Cycle Around Japan 04:40 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. 04:50 U&i 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 J-Melo Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: singer-songwriter Kitamura Fuki, whose work ranges from piano-and-vocals to DJ sets; and 12-member Dreamers Union Choir, who bring powerful vocal harmonies. 05:40 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 2-17. 05:50 Japanology Plus Mini For hundreds of years, Japanese people have used name stamps, known as hanko, to sign their name. In a 5-minute digest, we discover their history and explore what a hanko-free future might look like. 05:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan A cat takes a nap among the fragrant flowers at a farm that grows sweet pea flowers. Another cat takes a nap at an archery range! We meet more local cats as residents celebrate a unique tradition. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Laugh Then Think: Japan's Offbeat Science A desire to stop people from talking annoyingly led to thought-provoking inventions. Their creator, Kurihara Kazutaka, values the surprising perspectives generated by the debates they prompt. 06:25 Core Kyoto Mini Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues. Sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship. 06:30 Easy Japanese For Work The second in a special two-part EJW series. On Easy Japanese for Work, we've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work. Today, we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games. 06:45 Zero Waste Life "They're not trash cans, but resource bins," says Murakami Yuki, transforming garbage and scrap into useful materials. This sort of alchemy has earned praise and serious interest from industry. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Documentary 360 Inside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions. This is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Cycle Around Japan 09:40 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. 09:50 U&i 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 J-Melo Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: singer-songwriter Kitamura Fuki, whose work ranges from piano-and-vocals to DJ sets; and 12-member Dreamers Union Choir, who bring powerful vocal harmonies. 10:40 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 2-17. 10:50 Japanology Plus Mini For hundreds of years, Japanese people have used name stamps, known as hanko, to sign their name. In a 5-minute digest, we discover their history and explore what a hanko-free future might look like. 10:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan A cat takes a nap among the fragrant flowers at a farm that grows sweet pea flowers. Another cat takes a nap at an archery range! We meet more local cats as residents celebrate a unique tradition. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Somewhere Street Charleston, a historic East Coast port city founded in 1670, charms visitors with cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and rich history. It's loved by both international and US travelers. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Laugh Then Think: Japan's Offbeat Science A desire to stop people from talking annoyingly led to thought-provoking inventions. Their creator, Kurihara Kazutaka, values the surprising perspectives generated by the debates they prompt. 12:25 Core Kyoto Mini Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues. Sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship. 12:30 Easy Japanese For Work The second in a special two-part EJW series. On Easy Japanese for Work, we've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work. Today, we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games. 12:45 Zero Waste Life "They're not trash cans, but resource bins," says Murakami Yuki, transforming garbage and scrap into useful materials. This sort of alchemy has earned praise and serious interest from industry. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Documentary 360 Inside Japan's largest pediatric ICU, critically ill children fight for survival while families face life-or-death decisions. This is a six-month record of hope, struggle, and ethical dilemmas. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Cycle Around Japan 15:40 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. 15:50 U&i 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 J-Melo Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: singer-songwriter Kitamura Fuki, whose work ranges from piano-and-vocals to DJ sets; and 12-member Dreamers Union Choir, who bring powerful vocal harmonies. 16:40 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 2-17. 16:50 Japanology Plus Mini For hundreds of years, Japanese people have used name stamps, known as hanko, to sign their name. In a 5-minute digest, we discover their history and explore what a hanko-free future might look like. 16:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan A cat takes a nap among the fragrant flowers at a farm that grows sweet pea flowers. Another cat takes a nap at an archery range! We meet more local cats as residents celebrate a unique tradition. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Laugh Then Think: Japan's Offbeat Science A desire to stop people from talking annoyingly led to thought-provoking inventions. Their creator, Kurihara Kazutaka, values the surprising perspectives generated by the debates they prompt. 17:25 Core Kyoto Mini Kyoto has about 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues. Sculptors breathe life into these objects of worship. 17:30 Easy Japanese For Work The second in a special two-part EJW series. On Easy Japanese for Work, we've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work. Today, we review past phrases and learn keego through fun games. 17:45 Zero Waste Life "They're not trash cans, but resource bins," says Murakami Yuki, transforming garbage and scrap into useful materials. This sort of alchemy has earned praise and serious interest from industry. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Somewhere Street Charleston, a historic East Coast port city founded in 1670, charms visitors with cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and rich history. It's loved by both international and US travelers. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Chatroom Japan "50 rejections changed my life." Marvin is from Brunei. He now works as a data analyst after he was turned down by 50 companies in his job search. What insight did he gain from his experience? 19:15 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Water levels all over the world are rising, with regions at low elevation in particular danger. Vietnam's rice fields have been subjected to floods, endangering production of precious food supplies. 19:25 Design Museum Japan Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. 19:30 Where We Call Home 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 armor in Warabi, Saitama. 19:57 Time-lapse Japan Hagi, a World Heritage site of ten described as an "open-air museum," is lined with merchant and samurai houses and retains much of its 17th-century townscape. Soak in the atmosphere, in time-lapse. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Time-lapse Japan The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. We examine various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Oyu Stone Circles. 20:15 Bosai: An Educational Journey Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage, supporting disaster preparedness. 20:30 Activate Your Japanese 20:45 Culture Crossroads Bosai Leaders' promote mutual resident support before and during disasters, and these days foreign participants are playing a significant role. We introduce those being trained in Nakano Ward, Tokyo. 20:55 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. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Seasoning the Seasons 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Darwin's Amazing Animals 22:55 Time-lapse Japan Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Hometown Stories 23:57 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.
2026-01-05 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Where We Call Home 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 armor in Warabi, Saitama. 01:00 Newsline Asia 24 01:30 Activate Your Japanese 01:45 Culture Crossroads Bosai Leaders' promote mutual resident support before and during disasters, and these days foreign participants are playing a significant role. We introduce those being trained in Nakano Ward, Tokyo. 01:55 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. 02:00 Newsline Asia 24 02:30 Seasoning the Seasons 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Hometown Stories 03:57 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. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Darwin's Amazing Animals 04:55 Time-lapse Japan Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 05:00 NHK News 7 05:30 Where We Call Home 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 armor in Warabi, Saitama. 06:00 Newsroom Tokyo 06:28 Direct Talk 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. 06:43 Dosukoi Sumo Salon The most common winning technique in sumo is when a rikishi forces their opponent out of the ring using "yorikiri." Experts new and old provide insights and help us break down the maneuver. 06:48 Japan From Above: Up Close 06:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to? 07:00 Newsroom Tokyo 07:30 Activate Your Japanese 07:45 Culture Crossroads Bosai Leaders' promote mutual resident support before and during disasters, and these days foreign participants are playing a significant role. We introduce those being trained in Nakano Ward, Tokyo. 07:55 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. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Seasoning the Seasons 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Medical Frontiers 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. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Where We Call Home 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 armor in Warabi, Saitama. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Hometown Stories 11:57 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. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 Activate Your Japanese 12:45 Culture Crossroads Bosai Leaders' promote mutual resident support before and during disasters, and these days foreign participants are playing a significant role. We introduce those being trained in Nakano Ward, Tokyo. 12:55 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. 13:00 Newsroom Tokyo 13:28 Direct Talk 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. 13:43 Dosukoi Sumo Salon The most common winning technique in sumo is when a rikishi forces their opponent out of the ring using "yorikiri." Experts new and old provide insights and help us break down the maneuver. 13:48 Japan From Above: Up Close 13:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We visit the Yoshiwara district, Edo's most prominent pleasure quarters. Among the lavish spenders, courtesans and apprentices, small humanoid creatures scurry about - what could they be up to? 14:00 Japan in Focus Kintsugi mends broken pottery with gold. An artist is restoring earthenware damaged by the Noto earthquake, helping residents put the pieces of their lives back together,too. 14:30 Seasoning the Seasons 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Medical Frontiers 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. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Where We Call Home 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 armor in Warabi, Saitama. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Activate Your Japanese 17:45 Culture Crossroads Bosai Leaders' promote mutual resident support before and during disasters, and these days foreign participants are playing a significant role. We introduce those being trained in Nakano Ward, Tokyo. 17:55 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. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Hometown Stories 18:57 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. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:30 Journeys in Japan Kyle Card takes on the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail trek. From the Tottori-Hyogo border he walks to Kyoto along the sea, up rivers as well as terraced rice fields, and into onsen towns. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Dining with the Chef 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. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Document 72 Hours Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Medical Frontiers 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. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Deeper Look How can we keep the voices of Hibakushas alive? 80 years after the bombing, are hopes for a nuclear weapons-free world fading? Wake Naoko explains. 23:45 Dig More Japan! Recovery after an earthquake is always a challenge, but with the power of individuals and the support of others, it is possible. Let's dig a little deeper. 23:55 Dining With the Chef Mini 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!
2026-01-06 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Journeys in Japan Kyle Card takes on the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail trek. From the Tottori-Hyogo border he walks to Kyoto along the sea, up rivers as well as terraced rice fields, and into onsen towns. 01:00 Newsline Asia 24 01:30 Dining with the Chef 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. 02:00 Newsline Asia 24 02:30 Document 72 Hours Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Deeper Look How can we keep the voices of Hibakushas alive? 80 years after the bombing, are hopes for a nuclear weapons-free world fading? Wake Naoko explains. 03:45 Bosai: An Educational Journey Explore how Japan uses artificial satellites and surface observation to quickly assess flood and earthquake damage, supporting disaster preparedness. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Medical Frontiers 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. 05:00 NHK News 7 05:30 Journeys in Japan Kyle Card takes on the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail trek. From the Tottori-Hyogo border he walks to Kyoto along the sea, up rivers as well as terraced rice fields, and into onsen towns. 06:00 Newsroom Tokyo 06:28 Direct Talk 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. 06:43 Dosukoi Sumo Salon 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. 06:48 Japan From Above: Up Close 06:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to? 07:00 Newsroom Tokyo 07:30 Dining with the Chef 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. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Document 72 Hours Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Science View Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae. Although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, manmade threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Journeys in Japan Kyle Card takes on the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail trek. From the Tottori-Hyogo border he walks to Kyoto along the sea, up rivers as well as terraced rice fields, and into onsen towns. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Deeper Look How can we keep the voices of Hibakushas alive? 80 years after the bombing, are hopes for a nuclear weapons-free world fading? Wake Naoko explains. 11:45 Dig More Japan! Recovery after an earthquake is always a challenge, but with the power of individuals and the support of others, it is possible. Let's dig a little deeper. 11:55 Dining With the Chef Mini 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! 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 Dining with the Chef 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. 13:00 Newsroom Tokyo 13:28 Direct Talk 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. 13:43 Dosukoi Sumo Salon 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. 13:48 Japan From Above: Up Close 13:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to? 14:00 Japan in Focus In 2024, natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima, Noto. We follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition. 14:30 Document 72 Hours Streetcars have been rolling through the streets of Kochi City for more than 120 years. For three days, we asked passengers of all ages where they were going and why they chose to travel by streetcar. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Science View Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae. Although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, manmade threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Journeys in Japan Kyle Card takes on the San'in Kaigan Geopark Trail trek. From the Tottori-Hyogo border he walks to Kyoto along the sea, up rivers as well as terraced rice fields, and into onsen towns. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Dining with the Chef 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. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Deeper Look How can we keep the voices of Hibakushas alive? 80 years after the bombing, are hopes for a nuclear weapons-free world fading? Wake Naoko explains. 18:45 Dig More Japan! Recovery after an earthquake is always a challenge, but with the power of individuals and the support of others, it is possible. Let's dig a little deeper. 18:55 Dining With the Chef Mini 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!