2026-01-24 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Asia Insight Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 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 ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 01:57 Sumopedia 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:30 Today's Close-up 03:00 Newsroom Tokyo 03:28 Direct Talk Kimura Masahiko is a legend of the bonsai world who has won the Prime Minister's Award, one of the industry's highest honors, 27 times. He talks about creating original works that break the mold. 03:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 03:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways. 04:00 Medical Frontiers Biologic drugs, made mainly from antibodies, have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. We explore their mechanisms and potential. 04:30 Kansai Deeper Small octopus balls cooked on grills have engendered a food culture unto their own and are Osaka's leading soul food. Explore the essence of Osaka that prizes tasty, affordable, and satisfying food. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 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. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Asia Insight Large-scale development in Hong Kong's northern area is building a high-tech industrial base, boosting the economy and jobs. Though mainlanders hold high expectations, some locals face eviction. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Today's Close-up 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Chatroom Japan "Homework Challenges." Elsa is from the Faroe Islands. Her two children attend a Japanese public school. She feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues. 08:15 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Automated Ginjo Koji Makers. 08:30 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 ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 08:57 Sumopedia 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Documentary 360 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Special Program 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Cycle Around Japan 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 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. 12:40 Design Ah! Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Entrances. 12:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to kiru, or "to wear." Explore the unique culture behind them. 13:20 The Seasons Of Yamato 13:25 Ukiyoe Edo-life We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways. 13:30 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 ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 13:57 Sumopedia 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Special Program 14:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey 14:55 Design Museum Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Documentary 360 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Special Program 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Grand Sumo Tournament Suivez des combats de sumo, un sport japonais vieux de plus de 1500 ans, et inspiré de la tradition religieuse shintoïste. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 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. 18:40 Design Ah! Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Entrances. 18:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Cycle Around Japan 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Special Program 20:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey 20:55 Design Museum Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Documentary 360 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Special Program 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 23:35 Time-lapse Japan Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes. The ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography. 23:40 Design Ah! Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Entrances. 23:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives!
2026-01-25 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Cycle Around Japan 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to kiru, or "to wear." Explore the unique culture behind them. 01:20 The Seasons Of Yamato 01:25 Ukiyoe Edo-life We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways. 01:30 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 ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 01:57 Sumopedia 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Special Program 02:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey 02:55 Design Museum Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Documentary 360 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Special Program 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 05:35 Time-lapse Japan Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes. The ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography. 05:40 Design Ah! Design is fun! Design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us. An episode on Entrances. 05:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Cycle Around Japan 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Special Program 07:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey 07:55 Design Museum Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to kiru, or "to wear." Explore the unique culture behind them. 08:20 The Seasons Of Yamato 08:25 Ukiyoe Edo-life We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways. 08:30 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 ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 08:57 Sumopedia 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Unsolved Cases In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers. How did the firm fail to detect the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the nation. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Explore the Tokyo National Museum The Tokyo National Museum's vast collection includes 89 National Treasures. In 2022, it marked 150 years with a special exhibition. Explore everything from ancient artefacts to hi-tech exhibits! 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 NHK World Selection 11:40 Little Charo This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-3. 11:50 Japanology Plus Mini In Japan, nostalgia is spreading for the Showa era (1926-1989). We introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the "good old days.". 11:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Anime Manga Explosion Yamashita Shingo is known for NARUTO key animation and JUJUTSU KAISEN openings. Go behind the scenes of his new feature, Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, and learn how he uses cutting-edge tools to create. 12:40 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. 12:50 Texico 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 The World Heritage Sites In Japan The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-meter peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species. 13:25 Time-lapse Japan Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences. 13:30 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 ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 13:57 Sumopedia 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Ramen Japan Savor a rare beef-bone broth ramen! And try a strikingly simple local ramen that overturns expectations boldly. 14:25 Core Kyoto Mini A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest. 14:30 Easy Japanese For Work Tomanik, from Poland, can explain himself in meetings in Japanese just fine, but tends to make very long explanations. By role-playing, he'll learn how to express himself more directly. 14:45 Zero Waste Life Repurposing used wine corks, old clothing... even eggshells into interior design materials, upcycling expert Miura Seiya is in high demand with companies looking for ways to reduce their waste. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Unsolved Cases In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers. How did the firm fail to detect the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the nation. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 The World Heritage Sites In Japan The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-meter peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species. 16:25 Time-lapse Japan Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences. 16:30 Grand Sumo Tournament Suivez des combats de sumo, un sport japonais vieux de plus de 1500 ans, et inspiré de la tradition religieuse shintoïste. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Anime Manga Explosion Yamashita Shingo is known for NARUTO key animation and JUJUTSU KAISEN openings. Go behind the scenes of his new feature, Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, and learn how he uses cutting-edge tools to create. 18:40 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. 18:50 Texico 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 NHK World Selection 19:40 Little Charo This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-3. 19:50 Japanology Plus Mini In Japan, nostalgia is spreading for the Showa era (1926-1989). We introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the "good old days.". 19:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Ramen Japan Savor a rare beef-bone broth ramen! And try a strikingly simple local ramen that overturns expectations boldly. 20:25 Core Kyoto Mini A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest. 20:30 Easy Japanese For Work Tomanik, from Poland, can explain himself in meetings in Japanese just fine, but tends to make very long explanations. By role-playing, he'll learn how to express himself more directly. 20:45 Zero Waste Life Repurposing used wine corks, old clothing... even eggshells into interior design materials, upcycling expert Miura Seiya is in high demand with companies looking for ways to reduce their waste. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Unsolved Cases In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers. How did the firm fail to detect the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the nation. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Explore the Tokyo National Museum The Tokyo National Museum's vast collection includes 89 National Treasures. In 2022, it marked 150 years with a special exhibition. Explore everything from ancient artefacts to hi-tech exhibits! 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 Anime Manga Explosion Yamashita Shingo is known for NARUTO key animation and JUJUTSU KAISEN openings. Go behind the scenes of his new feature, Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, and learn how he uses cutting-edge tools to create. 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 Texico
2026-01-26 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 NHK World Selection 00:40 Little Charo This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-3. 00:50 Japanology Plus Mini In Japan, nostalgia is spreading for the Showa era (1926-1989). We introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the "good old days.". 00:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 The World Heritage Sites In Japan The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-meter peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species. 01:25 Time-lapse Japan Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences. 01:30 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 ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Ramen Japan Savor a rare beef-bone broth ramen! And try a strikingly simple local ramen that overturns expectations boldly. 02:25 Core Kyoto Mini A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest. 02:30 Easy Japanese For Work Tomanik, from Poland, can explain himself in meetings in Japanese just fine, but tends to make very long explanations. By role-playing, he'll learn how to express himself more directly. 02:45 Zero Waste Life Repurposing used wine corks, old clothing... even eggshells into interior design materials, upcycling expert Miura Seiya is in high demand with companies looking for ways to reduce their waste. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Unsolved Cases In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers. How did the firm fail to detect the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the nation. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Explore the Tokyo National Museum The Tokyo National Museum's vast collection includes 89 National Treasures. In 2022, it marked 150 years with a special exhibition. Explore everything from ancient artefacts to hi-tech exhibits! 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Anime Manga Explosion Yamashita Shingo is known for NARUTO key animation and JUJUTSU KAISEN openings. Go behind the scenes of his new feature, Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, and learn how he uses cutting-edge tools to create. 05:40 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. 05:50 Texico 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 NHK World Selection 06:40 Little Charo This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-3. 06:50 Japanology Plus Mini In Japan, nostalgia is spreading for the Showa era (1926-1989). We introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the "good old days.". 06:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Ramen Japan Savor a rare beef-bone broth ramen! And try a strikingly simple local ramen that overturns expectations boldly. 07:25 Core Kyoto Mini A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest. 07:30 Easy Japanese For Work Tomanik, from Poland, can explain himself in meetings in Japanese just fine, but tends to make very long explanations. By role-playing, he'll learn how to express himself more directly. 07:45 Zero Waste Life Repurposing used wine corks, old clothing... even eggshells into interior design materials, upcycling expert Miura Seiya is in high demand with companies looking for ways to reduce their waste. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 The World Heritage Sites In Japan The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with 1,500-meter peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species. 08:25 Time-lapse Japan Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences. 08:30 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 ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Chatroom Japan "Homework Challenges." Elsa is from the Faroe Islands. Her two children attend a Japanese public school. She feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues. 09:15 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 09:25 Design Museum Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 09:30 Where We Call Home 09:57 Time-lapse Japan Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose color evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Time-lapse Japan Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle. 10:15 Bosai: An Educational Journey 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 foot and leg. Explore the unique culture behind them. 10:40 Easy Japanese #9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask "kore wa nan desu ka.". 10:45 Culture Crossroads RAMUNE, a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil, is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture. 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 NHK Newsline 11:30 Seasoning the Seasons 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 Darwin's Amazing Animals 12:55 Time-lapse Japan Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes. The ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 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 ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:30 Where We Call Home 14:57 Time-lapse Japan Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose color evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse. 15:00 Newsline Asia 24 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 foot and leg. Explore the unique culture behind them. 15:40 Easy Japanese #9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask "kore wa nan desu ka.". 15:45 Culture Crossroads RAMUNE, a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil, is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture. 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 Newsline Asia 24 16:30 Seasoning the Seasons 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 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 ( ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ). 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Darwin's Amazing Animals 18:55 Time-lapse Japan Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes. The ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography. 19:00 NHK News 7 19:30 Where We Call Home 19:57 Time-lapse Japan Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose color evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse. 20:00 Newsroom Tokyo 20:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 20:43 On the Wings Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities. 20:48 Ramen Japan Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations. 20:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible. 21:00 Newsroom Tokyo 21:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to foot and leg. Explore the unique culture behind them. 21:40 Easy Japanese #9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask "kore wa nan desu ka.". 21:45 Culture Crossroads RAMUNE, a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil, is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture. 21:55 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. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Seasoning the Seasons 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Medical Frontiers Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health checkups since the 1960s. Using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings.
2026-01-27 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Where We Call Home 00:57 Time-lapse Japan Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose color evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse. 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 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to foot and leg. Explore the unique culture behind them. 02:40 Easy Japanese #9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask "kore wa nan desu ka.". 02:45 Culture Crossroads RAMUNE, a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil, is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture. 02:55 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. 03:00 Newsroom Tokyo 03:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 03:43 On the Wings Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities. 03:48 Ramen Japan Two local takes on ramen that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction; flavors passed down for generations. 03:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible. 04:00 Today's Close-up 04:30 Seasoning the Seasons 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Medical Frontiers Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health checkups since the 1960s. Using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Where We Call Home 06:57 Time-lapse Japan Hagi ware has been cherished in tea ceremonies for over 400 years. Cracks in the glaze create patterns whose color evolves with time and use. Watch masterful pottery production in time-lapse. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to foot and leg. Explore the unique culture behind them. 07:40 Easy Japanese #9 What is this? / When you see something for the first time and want to know what it is, just ask "kore wa nan desu ka.". 07:45 Culture Crossroads RAMUNE, a descendant of Japanese emigrants to Brazil, is a performer of rakugo, Japan's traditional storytelling. Performing in multiple languages, she helps foreigners experience Japanese culture. 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 Hometown Stories 08:57 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.