2026-05-21 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 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 ( ). 00:57 Sumopedia 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: concrete testing equipment. 02:00 Newsroom Tokyo 02:28 Direct Talk Ichiko Aoba puts distinctive, whispery vocals over floating, classical guitar melodies. We explore why her music captivates listeners around the world, despite being sung in Japanese. 02:43 Century Signboards A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mold. A secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years. 02:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason. 03:00 Biz Stream A Fish Tale with a Twist: This episode shows how local seafood businesses are filling labor needs by combining work and pleasure. 03:30 Frontrunners Children with microtia are born with an underdeveloped ear. Wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr. Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Dive in Tokyo The island of Hachijojima is a tourist destination that once served as a penal colony. We learn how the elements and the arrival of exiles and castaways helped shape unique industries and culture. 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: concrete testing equipment. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 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 ( ). 07:57 Sumopedia 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Today's Close-up 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Core Kyoto 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Japanology Plus Seaweed is earning recognition around the globe as a nutrient-packed superfood. From innovative dishes to bioplastics and renewable energy, we explore the untapped potential of seaweed. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 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 ( ). 12:57 Sumopedia 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 Today's Close-up 14:00 Newsline Asia 24 14:30 Core Kyoto 15:00 Newsline Asia 24 15:30 Japanology Plus Seaweed is earning recognition around the globe as a nutrient-packed superfood. From innovative dishes to bioplastics and renewable energy, we explore the untapped potential of seaweed. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 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 ( ). 16:57 Sumopedia 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 18:00 NHK News 7 18:30 Today's Close-up 19:00 Newsroom Tokyo 19:28 Direct Talk In 2025, Yasuda Kan won the Isamu Noguchi Award, given to artists who embody a spirit of innovation, global consciousness, and commitment to cultural exchange. He talks about the power of sculpture. 19:43 Century Signboards A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy. Born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history. 19:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Discover story behind the "36 Views of Mt. Fuji" woodprint series; "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason. 20:00 Newsroom Tokyo 20:30 Core Kyoto 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Japanology Plus Seaweed is earning recognition around the globe as a nutrient-packed superfood. From innovative dishes to bioplastics and renewable energy, we explore the untapped potential of seaweed. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Japan Railway Journal Recently, many railway companies have been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety. See examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across the industry. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Today's Close-up
2026-05-22 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 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 ( ). 00:57 Sumopedia 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Core Kyoto 02:00 Newsroom Tokyo 02:28 Direct Talk In 2025, Yasuda Kan won the Isamu Noguchi Award, given to artists who embody a spirit of innovation, global consciousness, and commitment to cultural exchange. He talks about the power of sculpture. 02:43 Century Signboards An entertainment hall home to rakugo comic stories and more for over 100 years. A place to relax and forget your cares, food and drink are welcome. 02:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently. 03:00 Hometown Stories 03:30 Japanology Plus Seaweed is earning recognition around the globe as a nutrient-packed superfood. From innovative dishes to bioplastics and renewable energy, we explore the untapped potential of seaweed. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Japan Railway Journal Recently, many railway companies have been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety. See examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across the industry. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Today's Close-up 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Core Kyoto 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 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 ( ). 07:57 Sumopedia 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Today's Close-up 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Asia Insight Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal. While some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 tiny desk concerts JAPAN Ishikawa Sayuri, the queen of Japanese soul music enka, graces tiny desk concerts JAPAN! Joining her is the acclaimed piano trio fox capture plan, known for scoring numerous hit drama series. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Japan Railway Journal Recently, many railway companies have been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety. See examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across the industry. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 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 ( ). 12:57 Sumopedia 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 Today's Close-up 14:00 Newsline Asia 24 14:30 Asia Insight Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal. While some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people. 15:00 Newsline Asia 24 15:30 tiny desk concerts JAPAN Ishikawa Sayuri, the queen of Japanese soul music enka, graces tiny desk concerts JAPAN! Joining her is the acclaimed piano trio fox capture plan, known for scoring numerous hit drama series. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 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 ( ). 16:57 Sumopedia 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Japan Railway Journal Recently, many railway companies have been adopting AI to improve efficiency and safety. See examples from Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025 that show how AI is being applied across the industry. 18:00 NHK News 7 18:30 Today's Close-up 19:00 Newsroom Tokyo 19:28 Direct Talk Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one. 19:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Global warming has raised sea temperatures, increasing powerful typhoons worldwide. The program reports on their impacts and explores with experts the mechanisms and causes of their intensification. 19:55 Chatroom Japan Chinese mother Yang Hu finds reassurance in a Japanese word that helps her connect with others while navigating cultural differences in Tokyo. 20:00 Newsroom Tokyo 20:30 Asia Insight Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal. While some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 tiny desk concerts JAPAN Ishikawa Sayuri, the queen of Japanese soul music enka, graces tiny desk concerts JAPAN! Joining her is the acclaimed piano trio fox capture plan, known for scoring numerous hit drama series. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Astonishing Stairs. Creators have taken a simple structure that lets us climb, and imbued it with new significance. Explore the surprising beauty of stairs through architecture and art. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Today's Close-up
2026-05-23 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 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 ( ). 00:57 Sumopedia 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Asia Insight Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal. While some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people. 02:00 Newsroom Tokyo 02:28 Direct Talk Ushioda Kazuya 's realistic art has been winning top prizes in international competitions. He tells us about creating his detailed portraits, and the thought that goes into each one. 02:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Global warming has raised sea temperatures, increasing powerful typhoons worldwide. The program reports on their impacts and explores with experts the mechanisms and causes of their intensification. 02:55 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. 03:00 Medical Frontiers Nucleic acid therapeutics, which target mRNA, are bringing hope for both intractable diseases such as ALS and common conditions like knee osteoarthritis. We explore the latest advances. 03:30 tiny desk concerts JAPAN Ishikawa Sayuri, the queen of Japanese soul music enka, graces tiny desk concerts JAPAN! Joining her is the acclaimed piano trio fox capture plan, known for scoring numerous hit drama series. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Astonishing Stairs. Creators have taken a simple structure that lets us climb, and imbued it with new significance. Explore the surprising beauty of stairs through architecture and art. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Today's Close-up 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Asia Insight Cambodia has set out to build a historic new canal. While some have high hopes of business opportunities and economic stimulation, concerns remain about the displacement of around 1.6 million people. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Chatroom Japan Chinese mother Yang Hu finds reassurance in a Japanese word that helps her connect with others while navigating cultural differences in Tokyo. 07:15 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: concrete testing equipment. 07:30 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 ( ). 07:57 Sumopedia 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Documentary 360 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Nhk World Showcase NHK WORLD SHOWCASE covers a variety of genres, including special features and pilot episodes of newly-developed programs. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Cycle Around Japan 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Design X Stories Today's theme: Astonishing Stairs. Creators have taken a simple structure that lets us climb, and imbued it with new significance. Explore the surprising beauty of stairs through architecture and art. 11:40 Story Land in Classical Japanese 11:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 12:20 Hit the Road Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the vitality of the earth! 12:25 Ukiyoe Edo-life With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki. 12:30 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 ( ). 12:57 Sumopedia 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey The number of visitors to Japan is rising. However, many do not know what to do during an earthquake, tsunami or typhoon. Find out the technologies being developed to protect visitors from disasters. 13:25 Design Museum Japan Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. 13:30 Kabuki Kool How do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Documentary 360 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Nhk World Showcase NHK WORLD SHOWCASE covers a variety of genres, including special features and pilot episodes of newly-developed programs. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Grand Sumo Tournament Suivez des combats de sumo, un sport japonais vieux de plus de 1500 ans, et inspiré de la tradition religieuse shintoïste. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Design X Stories Today's theme: Astonishing Stairs. Creators have taken a simple structure that lets us climb, and imbued it with new significance. Explore the surprising beauty of stairs through architecture and art. 17:40 Story Land in Classical Japanese 17:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Cycle Around Japan 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey The number of visitors to Japan is rising. However, many do not know what to do during an earthquake, tsunami or typhoon. Find out the technologies being developed to protect visitors from disasters. 19:25 Design Museum Japan Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. 19:30 Kabuki Kool How do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Documentary 360 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Nhk World Showcase NHK WORLD SHOWCASE covers a variety of genres, including special features and pilot episodes of newly-developed programs. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Biz Stream 22:40 Story Land in Classical Japanese 22:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 Cycle Around Japan
2026-05-24 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 00:20 Hit the Road Take a drive in Kagoshima! After circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, we head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilizing geothermal energy, where you'll feel the vitality of the earth! 00:25 Ukiyoe Edo-life With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki. 00:30 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 ( ). 00:57 Sumopedia 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey The number of visitors to Japan is rising. However, many do not know what to do during an earthquake, tsunami or typhoon. Find out the technologies being developed to protect visitors from disasters. 01:25 Design Museum Japan Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. 01:30 Kabuki Kool How do the cast and crew prepare for a kabuki performance? Actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the rehearsals and technical complexities of a recent nationwide tour. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Documentary 360 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Nhk World Showcase NHK WORLD SHOWCASE covers a variety of genres, including special features and pilot episodes of newly-developed programs. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Biz Stream 04:40 Story Land in Classical Japanese 04:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Cycle Around Japan 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Time And Tide The Siege of Osaka" folding screen contains graphic images of suffering not found in similar works of its era. Professor Frederik Cryns uncovers the secrets of who painted it, and why. 06:40 CINEMATIC JOURNEY A scientific trek into Earth's memory. See Anami's ancient strata, the singing sands of Kotobikihama, and the geological time gaps of Uradome's rocks. 06:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But there's something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey The number of visitors to Japan is rising. However, many do not know what to do during an earthquake, tsunami or typhoon. Find out the technologies being developed to protect visitors from disasters. 07:25 Design Museum Japan Tsukamoto Yoshiharu (Architect) visits Nara. Long ago, people in Nara preserved ice by building an icehouse on a mountain ridge, showing how architecture can make use of natural characteristics. 07:30 Special Program 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Railway Kingdom Japan: The Shinkansen's Punctual Perfection The shinkansen: world-renowned for exceptional on-time performance. We explore the highly skilled drivers and equipment that make it possible, through history and into a future of self-driving trains. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 J-Melo Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, DJ Night Tempo (the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom) and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor are in the studio to chat and perform. 10:40 Little Charo 10:50 Japanology Plus Mini Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, a bustling street market, a historic shrine, and much more. We look at some of the many features that make this diverse urban environment so popular. 10:55 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. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Cycle Around Japan 11:40 The Wakey Show A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 The World Heritage Sites In Japan The brilliant white Himeji Castle is a rare example of a wood castle built without a single nail. With solid battle defenses and beauty preserved by craftsmen, it's a masterpiece of function and form. 12:25 The Seasons Of Yamato 12:30 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 ( ). 12:57 Sumopedia 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Laugh Then Think: Japan's Offbeat Science Huge crowds navigate Shibuya's scramble crossing without colliding. How? Murakami Hisashi, studying how animals move in groups, found a clue. Can amazing collective behavior shed light on life itself? 13:25 Core Kyoto Mini Washi, diverse beauty in everyday life. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 13:30 Easy Japanese For Work Telling passengers in a hurry that they may be late. Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve your kanji. 13:45 Zero Waste Life Substandard fabric from Himei Akira's dye works is now being made into a new composite material. With its wood-grain pattern, it's useful in everything from furniture to small accessories. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Documentary 360 Can humans and nature coexist? Yuji, a pioneering pasture-based dairy farmer, spent his life answering that question, stewarding vast grasslands. As he battles cancer, he passes the baton to his son. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 The World Heritage Sites In Japan The brilliant white Himeji Castle is a rare example of a wood castle built without a single nail. With solid battle defenses and beauty preserved by craftsmen, it's a masterpiece of function and form. 15:25 The Seasons Of Yamato 15:30 Grand Sumo Tournament Suivez des combats de sumo, un sport japonais vieux de plus de 1500 ans, et inspiré de la tradition religieuse shintoïste. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Cycle Around Japan 17:40 The Wakey Show A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 J-Melo Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, DJ Night Tempo (the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom) and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor 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 1-8. 18:50 Japanology Plus Mini Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, a bustling street market, a historic shrine, and much more. We look at some of the many features that make this diverse urban environment so popular. 18:55 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. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Laugh Then Think: Japan's Offbeat Science Huge crowds navigate Shibuya's scramble crossing without colliding. How? Murakami Hisashi, studying how animals move in groups, found a clue. Can amazing collective behavior shed light on life itself? 19:25 Core Kyoto Mini Washi, diverse beauty in everyday life. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 19:30 Easy Japanese For Work Telling passengers in a hurry that they may be late. Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve your kanji. 19:45 Zero Waste Life Substandard fabric from Himei Akira's dye works is now being made into a new composite material. With its wood-grain pattern, it's useful in everything from furniture to small accessories. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Documentary 360 Can humans and nature coexist? Yuji, a pioneering pasture-based dairy farmer, spent his life answering that question, stewarding vast grasslands. As he battles cancer, he passes the baton to his son. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Railway Kingdom Japan: The Shinkansen's Punctual Perfection The shinkansen: world-renowned for exceptional on-time performance. We explore the highly skilled drivers and equipment that make it possible, through history and into a future of self-driving trains. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Cycle Around Japan 22:40 The Wakey Show A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 J-Melo Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, DJ Night Tempo (the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom) and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor 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 1-8. 23:50 Japanology Plus Mini Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, a bustling street market, a historic shrine, and much more. We look at some of the many features that make this diverse urban environment so popular. 23:55 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.
2026-05-25 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 The World Heritage Sites In Japan The brilliant white Himeji Castle is a rare example of a wood castle built without a single nail. With solid battle defenses and beauty preserved by craftsmen, it's a masterpiece of function and form. 00:25 The Seasons Of Yamato 00:30 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 ( ). 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Laugh Then Think: Japan's Offbeat Science Huge crowds navigate Shibuya's scramble crossing without colliding. How? Murakami Hisashi, studying how animals move in groups, found a clue. Can amazing collective behavior shed light on life itself? 01:25 Core Kyoto Mini Washi, diverse beauty in everyday life. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 01:30 Special Program 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Railway Kingdom Japan: The Shinkansen's Punctual Perfection The shinkansen: world-renowned for exceptional on-time performance. We explore the highly skilled drivers and equipment that make it possible, through history and into a future of self-driving trains. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Cycle Around Japan 04:40 The Wakey Show A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 J-Melo Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, DJ Night Tempo (the driving force behind a worldwide city-pop boom) and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor 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 1-8. 05:50 Japanology Plus Mini Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, a bustling street market, a historic shrine, and much more. We look at some of the many features that make this diverse urban environment so popular. 05:55 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. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Laugh Then Think: Japan's Offbeat Science Huge crowds navigate Shibuya's scramble crossing without colliding. How? Murakami Hisashi, studying how animals move in groups, found a clue. Can amazing collective behavior shed light on life itself? 06:25 Core Kyoto Mini Washi, diverse beauty in everyday life. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 06:30 Easy Japanese For Work Telling passengers in a hurry that they may be late. Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions, understand business culture and improve your kanji. 06:45 Zero Waste Life Substandard fabric from Himei Akira's dye works is now being made into a new composite material. With its wood-grain pattern, it's useful in everything from furniture to small accessories. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 The World Heritage Sites In Japan The brilliant white Himeji Castle is a rare example of a wood castle built without a single nail. With solid battle defenses and beauty preserved by craftsmen, it's a masterpiece of function and form. 07:25 The Seasons Of Yamato 07:30 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 ( ).