2026-02-04 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Deeper Look 00:45 Dig More Japan! NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts a variety of programs with over 50 titles. This program "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture. 00:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Spoon-molded Sushi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!! 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Dining with the Chef Chef Saito teaches you how to cook two classic Japanese squid dishes: simmered squid and stir-fried squid. By following his techniques, you can easily enjoy simple yet flavorful squid dishes at home. 02:00 Newsroom Tokyo 02:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 02:43 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 02:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos. 03:00 Today's Close-up 03:30 Document 72 Hours 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Science View From regulating the body's internal clock, to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another! 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Journeys in Japan 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Dining with the Chef Chef Saito teaches you how to cook two classic Japanese squid dishes: simmered squid and stir-fried squid. By following his techniques, you can easily enjoy simple yet flavorful squid dishes at home. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Deeper Look 07:45 Dig More Japan! NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts a variety of programs with over 50 titles. This program "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture. 07:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Spoon-molded Sushi. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!! 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 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 09:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Frontrunners Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Science View From regulating the body's internal clock, to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another! 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 Kabuki Kool This time, a fantastic dance play "The Snowbound Barrier" from the 18th c. with an ambitious villain defeated by the spirit of the cherry tree in the form of a beautiful woman. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 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. 14:00 Newsline Asia 24 14:30 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 14:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs. 15:00 Newsline Asia 24 15:30 Frontrunners Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Kabuki Kool This time, a fantastic dance play "The Snowbound Barrier" from the 18th c. with an ambitious villain defeated by the spirit of the cherry tree in the form of a beautiful woman. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Science View From regulating the body's internal clock, to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another! 18:00 NHK News 7 18:30 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. 19:00 Newsroom Tokyo 19:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 19:43 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 19:55 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. 20:00 Newsroom Tokyo 20:30 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 20:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Frontrunners Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 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.
2026-02-05 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Kabuki Kool This time, a fantastic dance play "The Snowbound Barrier" from the 18th c. with an ambitious villain defeated by the spirit of the cherry tree in the form of a beautiful woman. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 01:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs. 02:00 Newsroom Tokyo 02:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 02:43 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 02:55 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. 03:00 Science View From regulating the body's internal clock, to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another! 03:30 Frontrunners Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 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. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 06:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Kabuki Kool This time, a fantastic dance play "The Snowbound Barrier" from the 18th c. with an ambitious villain defeated by the spirit of the cherry tree in the form of a beautiful woman. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Core Kyoto 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Today's Close-up 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Japanology Plus Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon. Colorful new styles are generating a buzz on social media, and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 Outside in Lost in Academia The designs of karuta game cards that swept Japan since the 1600s still fascinate art historian Lingjun Jiang. She traces their evolution across centuries to reveal their cultural meaning. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 Core Kyoto 14:00 Newsline Asia 24 14:30 Today's Close-up 15:00 Newsline Asia 24 15:30 Japanology Plus Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon. Colorful new styles are generating a buzz on social media, and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Outside in Lost in Academia The designs of karuta game cards that swept Japan since the 1600s still fascinate art historian Lingjun Jiang. She traces their evolution across centuries to reveal their cultural meaning. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 18:00 NHK News 7 18:30 Core Kyoto 19:00 Newsroom Tokyo 19:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 19:43 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 19:55 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. 20:00 Newsroom Tokyo 20:30 Today's Close-up 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Japanology Plus Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon. Colorful new styles are generating a buzz on social media, and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Japan Railway Journal Private railway companies in Greater Tokyo are redeveloping areas along their lines. See how they are focusing on community growth over more traditional developer-led models. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Core Kyoto
2026-02-06 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Outside in Lost in Academia The designs of karuta game cards that swept Japan since the 1600s still fascinate art historian Lingjun Jiang. She traces their evolution across centuries to reveal their cultural meaning. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Today's Close-up 02:00 Newsroom Tokyo 02:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 02:43 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Mini NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 02:55 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. 03:00 Hometown Stories 03:30 Japanology Plus Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon. Colorful new styles are generating a buzz on social media, and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Japan Railway Journal Private railway companies in Greater Tokyo are redeveloping areas along their lines. See how they are focusing on community growth over more traditional developer-led models. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Core Kyoto 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Today's Close-up 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Outside in Lost in Academia The designs of karuta game cards that swept Japan since the 1600s still fascinate art historian Lingjun Jiang. She traces their evolution across centuries to reveal their cultural meaning. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Today's Close-up 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Gunmachan 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Japan Railway Journal Private railway companies in Greater Tokyo are redeveloping areas along their lines. See how they are focusing on community growth over more traditional developer-led models. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 Seasoning the Seasons 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 14:00 Newsline Asia 24 14:30 Today's Close-up 15:00 Newsline Asia 24 15:30 Gunmachan 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Document 72 Hours 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Japan Railway Journal Private railway companies in Greater Tokyo are redeveloping areas along their lines. See how they are focusing on community growth over more traditional developer-led models. 18:00 NHK News 7 18:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 19:00 Newsroom Tokyo 19:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 19:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Japanese chum salmon migrate over 20,000 kilometers in their return journey across the North Pacific. Global warming has caused an alarming decline in returning salmon and requires urgent action. 19:55 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. 20:00 Newsroom Tokyo 20:30 Today's Close-up 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Gunmachan 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Design X Stories 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change.
2026-02-07 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Frontrunners Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Today's Close-up 02:00 Newsroom Tokyo 02:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 02:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Japanese chum salmon migrate over 20,000 kilometers in their return journey across the North Pacific. Global warming has caused an alarming decline in returning salmon and requires urgent action. 02:55 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. 03:00 Medical Frontiers Interval Walking Training, developed in Japan, is attracting global attention. The latest scientific findings show that alternating between fast walking and slow walking promotes health. 03:30 Gunmachan 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Design X Stories 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Today's Close-up 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 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. 07:15 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs. 07:30 Japanology Plus Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon. Colorful new styles are generating a buzz on social media, and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Documentary 360 A diver, Fujita Hisao has spent 40 years drawing attention to the beauty of ocean life, particularly the graceful sea lions, which face lethal removal due to their obstruction of fishing nets. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 The Hokkaido Watershed Traverse A 27-year-old Japanese mountaineer achieved the feat of crossing a watershed that runs across Hokkaido. This documentary chronicles his journey as he confronts the harsh nature and examines his life. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Train Cruise Travel along the Kurobe River on the Toyama Chihou and Kurobe Gorge Railways in Toyama Pref. The river provides water for farms, businesses and households. Upstream, the river has carved a deep gorge. 10:55 Japanology Plus Mini Throughout Japan's history, the waxing and waning moon has been loved, cherished, and given many special names. We explore the moon's continuing significance in agriculture, fishing, and daily life. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Design X Stories 11:40 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 Ears. 11:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Time And Tide Whether outnumbered or laying siege to a seemingly impenetrable fortress, master strategist Kuroda Kanbei used his wits to win on the battlefield. 12:40 Magical Japanese The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry. Through poems presented in both manga and modern settings, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago. The topic this time is business. 12:50 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. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Ethical Every Day NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 13:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey From protecting valuable ceramics to reinforcing World Heritage structures, we'll see how the latest disaster preparedness technology is safeguarding Japan's irreplaceable cultural properties. 13:55 Design Museum Japan Sato Taku (Graphic designer) visits Miyazaki. The crowded signs of local bars inspire Sato to reconsider the conventions of modern design, and embrace the appeal of the unknown. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Documentary 360 A diver, Fujita Hisao has spent 40 years drawing attention to the beauty of ocean life, particularly the graceful sea lions, which face lethal removal due to their obstruction of fishing nets. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 The Hokkaido Watershed Traverse A 27-year-old Japanese mountaineer achieved the feat of crossing a watershed that runs across Hokkaido. This documentary chronicles his journey as he confronts the harsh nature and examines his life. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Time And Tide Whether outnumbered or laying siege to a seemingly impenetrable fortress, master strategist Kuroda Kanbei used his wits to win on the battlefield. 16:40 Magical Japanese The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry. Through poems presented in both manga and modern settings, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago. The topic this time is business. 16:50 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. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Design X Stories 17:40 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 Ears. 17:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Train Cruise Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan. 18:55 Japanology Plus Mini Throughout Japan's history, the waxing and waning moon has been loved, cherished, and given many special names. We explore the moon's continuing significance in agriculture, fishing, and daily life. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Ethical Every Day NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 19:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey From protecting valuable ceramics to reinforcing World Heritage structures, we'll see how the latest disaster preparedness technology is safeguarding Japan's irreplaceable cultural properties. 19:55 Design Museum Japan Sato Taku (Graphic designer) visits Miyazaki. The crowded signs of local bars inspire Sato to reconsider the conventions of modern design, and embrace the appeal of the unknown. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Documentary 360 A diver, Fujita Hisao has spent 40 years drawing attention to the beauty of ocean life, particularly the graceful sea lions, which face lethal removal due to their obstruction of fishing nets. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 The Hokkaido Watershed Traverse A 27-year-old Japanese mountaineer achieved the feat of crossing a watershed that runs across Hokkaido. This documentary chronicles his journey as he confronts the harsh nature and examines his life. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Biz Stream 22:40 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 Ears. 22:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 Train Cruise Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan. 23:55 Japanology Plus Mini Throughout Japan's history, the waxing and waning moon has been loved, cherished, and given many special names. We explore the moon's continuing significance in agriculture, fishing, and daily life.
2026-02-08 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Time And Tide Whether outnumbered or laying siege to a seemingly impenetrable fortress, master strategist Kuroda Kanbei used his wits to win on the battlefield. 00:40 Magical Japanese The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry. Through poems presented in both manga and modern settings, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago. The topic this time is business. 00:50 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. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Ethical Every Day NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 01:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey From protecting valuable ceramics to reinforcing World Heritage structures, we'll see how the latest disaster preparedness technology is safeguarding Japan's irreplaceable cultural properties. 01:55 Design Museum Japan Sato Taku (Graphic designer) visits Miyazaki. The crowded signs of local bars inspire Sato to reconsider the conventions of modern design, and embrace the appeal of the unknown. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Documentary 360 A diver, Fujita Hisao has spent 40 years drawing attention to the beauty of ocean life, particularly the graceful sea lions, which face lethal removal due to their obstruction of fishing nets. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 The Hokkaido Watershed Traverse A 27-year-old Japanese mountaineer achieved the feat of crossing a watershed that runs across Hokkaido. This documentary chronicles his journey as he confronts the harsh nature and examines his life. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Biz Stream 04:40 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 Ears. 04:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Train Cruise Criss-cross Japan by rail. Enjoy an amazing diversity of nature and scenery across the four seasons, exploring both well-known and hidden Japan. 05:55 Japanology Plus Mini Throughout Japan's history, the waxing and waning moon has been loved, cherished, and given many special names. We explore the moon's continuing significance in agriculture, fishing, and daily life. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Ethical Every Day NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 06:40 Bosai: An Educational Journey From protecting valuable ceramics to reinforcing World Heritage structures, we'll see how the latest disaster preparedness technology is safeguarding Japan's irreplaceable cultural properties. 06:55 Design Museum Japan Sato Taku (Graphic designer) visits Miyazaki. The crowded signs of local bars inspire Sato to reconsider the conventions of modern design, and embrace the appeal of the unknown. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Time And Tide Whether outnumbered or laying siege to a seemingly impenetrable fortress, master strategist Kuroda Kanbei used his wits to win on the battlefield. 07:40 Magical Japanese The Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry. Through poems presented in both manga and modern settings, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago. The topic this time is business. 07:50 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.