2026-04-19 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Cycle Around Japan 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 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. 01:40 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. 01:55 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. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 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. 02:25 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. 02:30 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. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 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. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Dosukoi Sumo Salon A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Biz Stream 05:40 U&i 05:50 Viewpoint Science 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Cycle Around Japan 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 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. 07:40 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. 07:55 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. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 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. 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 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. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 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. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 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. 11:40 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. 11:50 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. 11:55 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. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 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. 12:50 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. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 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. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 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. 14:25 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. 14:30 Easy Japanese For Work 14:45 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. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 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. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 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. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 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. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 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. 18:50 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. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 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. 19:40 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. 19:50 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. 19:55 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. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 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. 20:25 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. 20:30 Easy Japanese For Work 20:45 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. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 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. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 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. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 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. 23:50 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.
2026-04-20 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 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. 00:40 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. 00:50 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. 00:55 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. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 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. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 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. 02:25 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. 02:30 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. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 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. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 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. 05:50 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. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 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. 06:40 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. 06:50 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. 06:55 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. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 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. 07:25 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. 07:30 Easy Japanese For Work 07:45 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. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 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. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 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. 09:15 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. 09:25 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. 09:30 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. 09:55 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. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 The Seasons Of Yamato 10:15 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. 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 #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). 10:45 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. 10:55 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. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Seasoning the Seasons 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 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. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 Hometown Stories 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:30 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. 14:55 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. 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 #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). 15:45 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. 15:55 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. 16:00 Newsline Asia 24 16:30 Seasoning the Seasons 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Hometown Stories 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Journeys in Japan Michael Keida explores the deep roots and enduring appeal of artisanal kokuto, the traditional sugar of the Okinawa islands. 19:00 NHK News 7 19:30 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. 19:55 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. 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 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. 20:55 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. 21:00 Newsroom Tokyo 21:30 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. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Seasoning the Seasons 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 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.
2026-04-21 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 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. 00:55 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. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Hometown Stories 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 #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). 02:45 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. 02:55 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. 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 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. 03:55 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? 04:00 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. 04:30 Seasoning the Seasons 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 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. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 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. 06:45 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. 06:55 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. 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 #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). 07:45 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. 07:55 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. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Hometown Stories 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Journeys in Japan In Hokkaido, Steven Lefever visits the ski resort town of Niseko to discover its many summertime attractions. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Dining with the Chef Chef Saito introduces two classic Japanese dishes often served in Japanese homes: pork ginger and sunomono. You can enjoy the taste of Japanese home cooking, wherever you are! 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Document 72 Hours On Tsushima Island in southwestern Japan, a small store stocks fresh produce and everyday items and delivers to homes, restaurants, schools and more. Join us for three days on the island. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 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. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 Activate Your Japanese 13:45 Dig More Japan! Instead of throwing away things that are old or broken, Japan fixes and reuses them, the culture of "mottainai." Let's dig a little deeper. 13:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:30 Journeys in Japan In Hokkaido, Steven Lefever visits the ski resort town of Niseko to discover its many summertime attractions. 15:00 Newsline Asia 24 15:30 Dining with the Chef Chef Saito introduces two classic Japanese dishes often served in Japanese homes: pork ginger and sunomono. You can enjoy the taste of Japanese home cooking, wherever you are! 16:00 Newsline Asia 24 16:30 Document 72 Hours On Tsushima Island in southwestern Japan, a small store stocks fresh produce and everyday items and delivers to homes, restaurants, schools and more. Join us for three days on the island. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Activate Your Japanese 17:45 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. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 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. 19:00 NHK News 7 19:30 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. 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 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. 20:55 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). 21:00 Newsroom Tokyo 21:30 Dining with the Chef Chef Saito introduces two classic Japanese dishes often served in Japanese homes: pork ginger and sunomono. You can enjoy the taste of Japanese home cooking, wherever you are! 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Document 72 Hours On Tsushima Island in southwestern Japan, a small store stocks fresh produce and everyday items and delivers to homes, restaurants, schools and more. Join us for three days on the island. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Science View This episode looks at leaf-cutter ants that grow food, and shake their bodies to communicate through vibrations. Plus, humans might grow spare teeth.
2026-04-22 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Journeys in Japan In Hokkaido, Steven Lefever visits the ski resort town of Niseko to discover its many summertime attractions. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Activate Your Japanese 01:45 Dig More Japan! Instead of throwing away things that are old or broken, Japan fixes and reuses them, the culture of "mottainai." Let's dig a little deeper. 01:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:30 Dining with the Chef Chef Saito introduces two classic Japanese dishes often served in Japanese homes: pork ginger and sunomono. You can enjoy the taste of Japanese home cooking, wherever you are! 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 MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Yoshida Ryusei, an October matsuri, features rockets called ryusei that are made by local teams and carry community prayers high in the sky. Team members pour heart and soul into their efforts. 03:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings. 04:00 Today's Close-up Are you always tired and struggle to sleep? You may be suffering from undernutrition. The condition even affects people who believe they eat balanced meals. We look at the causes and fixes. 04:30 Document 72 Hours On Tsushima Island in southwestern Japan, a small store stocks fresh produce and everyday items and delivers to homes, restaurants, schools and more. Join us for three days on the island. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Science View This episode looks at leaf-cutter ants that grow food, and shake their bodies to communicate through vibrations. Plus, humans might grow spare teeth. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Journeys in Japan In Hokkaido, Steven Lefever visits the ski resort town of Niseko to discover its many summertime attractions. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Dining with the Chef Chef Saito introduces two classic Japanese dishes often served in Japanese homes: pork ginger and sunomono. You can enjoy the taste of Japanese home cooking, wherever you are! 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Activate Your Japanese 08:45 Dig More Japan! Instead of throwing away things that are old or broken, Japan fixes and reuses them, the culture of "mottainai." Let's dig a little deeper. 08:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!