2026-04-17 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Backstage Japan Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Core Kyoto 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 Herbal Symphony 02:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle. 03:00 Hometown Stories 03:27 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 03:30 Japanology Plus After a slow start, Japanese washing machines have become some of the most advanced in the world. We look at their development and the latest innovations. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Japan Railway Journal Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Today's Close-up 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Core Kyoto 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Backstage Japan Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Today's Close-up 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 The Imperial Palace Completed in the 1960s and representing a fresh start for Japan, the new Imperial Palace showcases exceptional artistry and craftsmanship. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Japan Railway Journal Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 Seasoning the Seasons 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 Today's Close-up 14:00 Newsline Asia 24 14:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 15:00 Newsline Asia 24 15:30 The Imperial Palace Completed in the 1960s and representing a fresh start for Japan, the new Imperial Palace showcases exceptional artistry and craftsmanship. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Document 72 Hours A 24-hour bookstore in Tokyo attracts a diverse range of customers. For three days and nights, we asked people what they are buying - and why - in an age of digital books and online shopping. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Japan Railway Journal Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises. 18:00 NHK News 7 18:30 Today's Close-up 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 Episode 3 of this series on COP30 in Brazil looks at AMOC, an ocean current in the Atlantic. It transports warm water to the north, but melting ice threatens to stop it entirely. 19:55 Chatroom Japan Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? If you don't, Andrew Mitchell from the UK has some stories to tell you from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto quakes. 20:00 Newsroom Tokyo 20:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 The Imperial Palace Completed in the 1960s and representing a fresh start for Japan, the new Imperial Palace showcases exceptional artistry and craftsmanship. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Reimagining Analog Design. Analog is making a comeback, offering a human appeal to our five senses that digital lacks. Explore designs that reveal the charm and potential of analog. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Today's Close-up
2026-04-18 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Frontrunners In Hiroshima, as atomic bomb survivors age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue. We follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace, through the creativity of youth. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 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 Episode 3 of this series on COP30 in Brazil looks at AMOC, an ocean current in the Atlantic. It transports warm water to the north, but melting ice threatens to stop it entirely. 02:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. What kind of artistic statement was he trying to make? 03:00 Medical Frontiers Pancreatic disease develops deep inside the body, making early detection difficult. We report on efforts to find it sooner using endoscopic ultrasound, and on doctors working on new treatments. 03:30 The Imperial Palace Completed in the 1960s and representing a fresh start for Japan, the new Imperial Palace showcases exceptional artistry and craftsmanship. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Reimagining Analog Design. Analog is making a comeback, offering a human appeal to our five senses that digital lacks. Explore designs that reveal the charm and potential of analog. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Today's Close-up 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Chatroom Japan Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? If you don't, Andrew Mitchell from the UK has some stories to tell you from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto quakes. 07:15 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: super-absorbent towels. 07:30 Japanology Plus After a slow start, Japanese washing machines have become some of the most advanced in the world. We look at their development and the latest innovations. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Documentary 360 Go behind the scenes at one of the world's top piano competitions, where joy, heartbreak, and unexpected miracles unfold as young virtuosos take the stage to embody the music of Chopin. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Dosukoi Sumo Salon A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Cycle Around Japan 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Design X Stories Today's theme: Reimagining Analog Design. Analog is making a comeback, offering a human appeal to our five senses that digital lacks. Explore designs that reveal the charm and potential of analog. 11:40 U&i 11:50 Viewpoint Science 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Time And Tide In this episode, we search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity. 12:40 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. 12:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies. 13:25 Design Museum Japan Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention. 13:30 Kabuki Kool Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Documentary 360 Go behind the scenes at one of the world's top piano competitions, where joy, heartbreak, and unexpected miracles unfold as young virtuosos take the stage to embody the music of Chopin. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Dosukoi Sumo Salon A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Time And Tide In this episode, we search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity. 16:40 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. 16:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Design X Stories Today's theme: Reimagining Analog Design. Analog is making a comeback, offering a human appeal to our five senses that digital lacks. Explore designs that reveal the charm and potential of analog. 17:40 U&i 17:50 Viewpoint Science 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Cycle Around Japan 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies. 19:25 Design Museum Japan Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention. 19:30 Kabuki Kool Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Documentary 360 Go behind the scenes at one of the world's top piano competitions, where joy, heartbreak, and unexpected miracles unfold as young virtuosos take the stage to embody the music of Chopin. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Dosukoi Sumo Salon A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Biz Stream 22:40 U&i 22:50 Viewpoint Science 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 Cycle Around Japan
2026-04-19 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Time And Tide In this episode, we search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity. 00:40 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. 00:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies. 01:25 Design Museum Japan Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention. 01:30 Kabuki Kool Explore the different types of romantic hero who appear in kabuki. From sweet, comic charmers to brooding bad boys, actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains these heroic archetypes. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Documentary 360 Go behind the scenes at one of the world's top piano competitions, where joy, heartbreak, and unexpected miracles unfold as young virtuosos take the stage to embody the music of Chopin. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Dosukoi Sumo Salon A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Biz Stream 04:40 U&i 04:50 Viewpoint Science 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Cycle Around Japan 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Time And Tide In this episode, we search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of environmental disasters, and also recognized as a local deity. 06:40 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. 06:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies. 07:25 Design Museum Japan Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention. 07:30 The Wind Phone: From Japan to the World Originating in Japan, the phenomenon of wind phones has now spread worldwide. These special phones, which aren't connected to a telephone line, have the power to connect people with lost loved ones. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Documentary 360 A small cafe in the city of Kumamoto. From across Japan, people dealing with the death of a loved one are drawn to this special spot. A story of loss and renewal that begins with a cup of coffee. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 J-Melo Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, all-female band SILENT SIREN (soon marking their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice are in the studio to chat and perform. 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 1-3. 10:50 Japanology Plus Mini Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. 10:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Anime Manga Explosion The spotlight's on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life. 11:50 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 Toilet Paper. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Somewhere Street Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in southwestern Germany commonly known as "Freiburg". In recent years, it has gained recognition as one of Germany's most environmentally friendly cities. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Ramen Japan A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets, and the story of its creation. 13:25 Core Kyoto Mini Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 13:30 Easy Japanese For Work 13:45 Zero Waste Life A popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup! Starting from zero, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi developed his own biodiesel. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Fukushima: The Worst-case Scenario Two weeks after the Fukushima nuclear accident, a worst-case scenario was delivered to the prime minister. Who would risk their lives to rein in the reactors? Key actors revisit those tense days. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Documentary 360 A small cafe in the city of Kumamoto. From across Japan, people dealing with the death of a loved one are drawn to this special spot. A story of loss and renewal that begins with a cup of coffee. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Somewhere Street Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in southwestern Germany commonly known as "Freiburg". In recent years, it has gained recognition as one of Germany's most environmentally friendly cities. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Anime Manga Explosion The spotlight's on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life. 17:50 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 Toilet Paper. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 J-Melo Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, all-female band SILENT SIREN (soon marking their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice are in the studio to chat and perform. 18:40 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 1-3. 18:50 Japanology Plus Mini Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. 18:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Ramen Japan A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets, and the story of its creation. 19:25 Core Kyoto Mini Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 19:30 Easy Japanese For Work 19:45 Zero Waste Life A popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup! Starting from zero, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi developed his own biodiesel. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Fukushima: The Worst-case Scenario Two weeks after the Fukushima nuclear accident, a worst-case scenario was delivered to the prime minister. Who would risk their lives to rein in the reactors? Key actors revisit those tense days. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Documentary 360 A small cafe in the city of Kumamoto. From across Japan, people dealing with the death of a loved one are drawn to this special spot. A story of loss and renewal that begins with a cup of coffee. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Anime Manga Explosion The spotlight's on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life. 22:50 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 Toilet Paper. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 J-Melo Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, all-female band SILENT SIREN (soon marking their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice are in the studio to chat and perform. 23:40 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 1-3. 23:50 Japanology Plus Mini Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. 23:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike.
2026-04-20 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Somewhere Street Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in southwestern Germany commonly known as "Freiburg". In recent years, it has gained recognition as one of Germany's most environmentally friendly cities. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Ramen Japan A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets, and the story of its creation. 01:25 Core Kyoto Mini Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 01:30 The Wind Phone: From Japan to the World Originating in Japan, the phenomenon of wind phones has now spread worldwide. These special phones, which aren't connected to a telephone line, have the power to connect people with lost loved ones. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Documentary 360 A small cafe in the city of Kumamoto. From across Japan, people dealing with the death of a loved one are drawn to this special spot. A story of loss and renewal that begins with a cup of coffee. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Anime Manga Explosion The spotlight's on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life. 04:50 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 Toilet Paper. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 J-Melo Join May J. for Japanese music! This week, all-female band SILENT SIREN (soon marking their 15th anniversary) and 11-member Hello! Project idol group Juice=Juice are in the studio to chat and perform. 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 1-3. 05:50 Japanology Plus Mini Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. 05:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. We visit an indigo-dyeing workshop and meet their mascot, Natsu. Next, we make a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Ramen Japan A gourmet tour of ramen all around Japan. This time: the birthplace of tonkotsu, Fukuoka. Looking at the Hakata and Nagahama styles, we'll learn these ramens' secrets, and the story of its creation. 06:25 Core Kyoto Mini Kyoto Confections, experience Kyoto culture through all your senses. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 06:30 Easy Japanese For Work 06:45 Zero Waste Life A popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup! Starting from zero, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi developed his own biodiesel. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Somewhere Street Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in southwestern Germany commonly known as "Freiburg". In recent years, it has gained recognition as one of Germany's most environmentally friendly cities. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Chatroom Japan Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? If you don't, Andrew Mitchell from the UK has some stories to tell you from his own experience living through the 2016 Kumamoto quakes. 08:15 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Episode 3 of this series on COP30 in Brazil looks at AMOC, an ocean current in the Atlantic. It transports warm water to the north, but melting ice threatens to stop it entirely. 08:25 Design Museum Japan Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention. 08:30 The Factory Wonders Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lampworkers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds. 08:55 Time-lapse Japan Shimauta is the soul music of Amami Oshima. Islanders have long used it to convey feelings in good times and bad. The history of the music and of the island itself is conveyed in time-lapse footage. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 The Seasons Of Yamato 09:15 Bosai: An Educational Journey Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies. 09:30 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. 09:40 Easy Japanese #17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling). 09:45 Culture Crossroads Is there a meal you'll never forget? People with international roots living in Japan take you on a tasty exploration of the dishes that brought timely emotional support in their lives. 09:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan Throughout April, NHK WORLD-JAPAN marks 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquake by showing related programs. Learn about efforts to restore Kumamoto Castle, and the Minami-Aso Luna Observatory. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Seasoning the Seasons 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Biz Stream This episode focuses on how precision engineering and selective breeding are being used to reduce pollen and bring relief to millions of hay fever sufferers. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 Hometown Stories 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 The Factory Wonders Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lampworkers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds. 13:55 Time-lapse Japan Shimauta is the soul music of Amami Oshima. Islanders have long used it to convey feelings in good times and bad. The history of the music and of the island itself is conveyed in time-lapse footage. 14:00 Newsline Asia 24 14:30 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. 14:40 Easy Japanese #17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling). 14:45 Culture Crossroads Is there a meal you'll never forget? People with international roots living in Japan take you on a tasty exploration of the dishes that brought timely emotional support in their lives. 14:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan Throughout April, NHK WORLD-JAPAN marks 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquake by showing related programs. Learn about efforts to restore Kumamoto Castle, and the Minami-Aso Luna Observatory. 15:00 Newsline Asia 24 15:30 Seasoning the Seasons 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Hometown Stories 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Journeys in Japan Michael Keida explores the deep roots and enduring appeal of artisanal kokuto, the traditional sugar of the Okinawa islands. 18:00 NHK News 7 18:30 The Factory Wonders Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lampworkers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds. 18:55 Time-lapse Japan Shimauta is the soul music of Amami Oshima. Islanders have long used it to convey feelings in good times and bad. The history of the music and of the island itself is conveyed in time-lapse footage. 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 Culture Crossroads Is there a meal you'll never forget? People with international roots living in Japan take you on a tasty exploration of the dishes that brought timely emotional support in their lives. 19:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan Throughout April, NHK WORLD-JAPAN marks 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquake by showing related programs. Learn about efforts to restore Kumamoto Castle, and the Minami-Aso Luna Observatory. 20:00 Newsroom Tokyo 20:30 Dive in Tokyo Komagome is the birthplace of Somei-yoshino, the most popular cherry blossom variety in Japan. We visit a scenic garden, meet locals who cultivate cherry tree saplings, and explore shopping streets. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Seasoning the Seasons 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Medical Frontiers Japanese researchers have been uncovering previously unknown effects of vitamin C in the body. We report on their latest findings, such as the power to strengthen the bones and prevent dementia. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 The Factory Wonders Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lampworkers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds. 23:55 Time-lapse Japan Shimauta is the soul music of Amami Oshima. Islanders have long used it to convey feelings in good times and bad. The history of the music and of the island itself is conveyed in time-lapse footage.
2026-04-21 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Hometown Stories 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 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. 01:40 Easy Japanese #17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling). 01:45 Culture Crossroads Is there a meal you'll never forget? People with international roots living in Japan take you on a tasty exploration of the dishes that brought timely emotional support in their lives. 01:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan Throughout April, NHK WORLD-JAPAN marks 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquake by showing related programs. Learn about efforts to restore Kumamoto Castle, and the Minami-Aso Luna Observatory. 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 MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Gojinjo Taiko is a wild, powerful performance by masked drummers. It originated 400 years ago, when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army. 02:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. What could they be looking for among the weeds? 03:00 Today's Close-up Japanese authorities are trying to recover thousands of toy guns that can fire live rounds with potentially lethal effect. NHK investigated how these dangerous products entered circulation. 03:30 Seasoning the Seasons 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Medical Frontiers Japanese researchers have been uncovering previously unknown effects of vitamin C in the body. We report on their latest findings, such as the power to strengthen the bones and prevent dementia. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Bosai: An Educational Journey Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters. We'll go behind the scenes to explore the tower's advanced technologies. 05:45 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Episode 3 of this series on COP30 in Brazil looks at AMOC, an ocean current in the Atlantic. It transports warm water to the north, but melting ice threatens to stop it entirely. 05:55 Time-lapse Japan Oku-Izumo is home to an ancient technique for making the steel used in Japanese swords. We meet a blacksmith who has inherited the tradition, and enjoy local scenery presented in time-lapse images. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 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. 06:40 Easy Japanese #17 I've been traveling around Japan. / To say what you've been doing, change "masu" at the end of a verb to "te imasu." "Ryokoo-shimasu" (I travel) becomes "ryokoo-shite imasu" (I've been traveling). 06:45 Culture Crossroads Is there a meal you'll never forget? People with international roots living in Japan take you on a tasty exploration of the dishes that brought timely emotional support in their lives. 06:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan Throughout April, NHK WORLD-JAPAN marks 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquake by showing related programs. Learn about efforts to restore Kumamoto Castle, and the Minami-Aso Luna Observatory. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Hometown Stories