2026-05-27 00:00 Newsline Asia 24 00:30 Frontrunners Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse. There's an urgent need to train new dry stone waller to carry out repairs. Kaneko Reo runs workshops. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Spiritual Explorers 01:55 JAPAN DELISH Ever heard of an-pan?! From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises! 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:30 Science View Discover how eels navigate 3,000 km in the vast ocean without getting lost. Also find out about a new technology that can share physical sensations. 03:00 NHK News 7 03:30 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. 03:45 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. 03:55 Time-lapse Japan A feudal lord admired by John F. Kennedy, Uesugi Yozan saved the Yonezawa Domain from financial ruin 250 years ago. Stunning time-lapse images show the historic sites that preserve his legacy. 04:00 Newsroom Tokyo 04:28 Direct Talk Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind "Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro," the global hit by the J-pop idol group FRUITS ZIPPER. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm. 04:43 Herbal Symphony 04:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. Who is the mysterious figure... and what is he doing? And why did the artist want to commemorate the moment? 05:00 Newsroom Tokyo 05:30 Direct Talk Through research on the calls of the Japanese tit, Suzuki Toshitaka has proven that animals other than humans have language capabilities. He talks about pioneering the field of animal linguistics. 05:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Frontrunners Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse. There's an urgent need to train new dry stone waller to carry out repairs. Kaneko Reo runs workshops. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Dive in Tokyo Home to musicians, comedians, writers, and more, Koenji is known as a subculture hub. Join us as we explore its shopping streets and countless alleys and learn the origins of its maze-like layout. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Spiritual Explorers 09:55 JAPAN DELISH Ever heard of an-pan?! From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises! 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Direct Talk Through research on the calls of the Japanese tit, Suzuki Toshitaka has proven that animals other than humans have language capabilities. He talks about pioneering the field of animal linguistics. 10:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs. 11:00 Newsroom Tokyo 11:28 Direct Talk Songwriter Yamamoto Sho is the man behind "Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro," the global hit by the J-pop idol group FRUITS ZIPPER. He talks about creating songs that take the world by storm. 11:43 Herbal Symphony 11:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We observe "Red Fuji" and "Black Fuji," 2 dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo? 12:00 Biz Stream Catering to the Child at Heart: This episode features services specifically tailored to the growing wants and needs of the "kidult" market. 12:30 Frontrunners Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse. There's an urgent need to train new dry stone waller to carry out repairs. Kaneko Reo runs workshops. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:30 Dive in Tokyo Home to musicians, comedians, writers, and more, Koenji is known as a subculture hub. Join us as we explore its shopping streets and countless alleys and learn the origins of its maze-like layout. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Direct Talk Through research on the calls of the Japanese tit, Suzuki Toshitaka has proven that animals other than humans have language capabilities. He talks about pioneering the field of animal linguistics. 15:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Spiritual Explorers 16:55 JAPAN DELISH Ever heard of an-pan?! From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises! 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 The Business Keyhole Peek through the Business Keyhole for a behind-the-scenes look at various industries. This time, we take a deep dive into the world of sushi-go-round! 17:53 Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters? 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Core Kyoto 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:30 Japanology Plus Stephen Turner, from the UK, loves Japanese trains so much that his passion became his job. We join him on a trip through Chiba Prefecture and explore the appeal of Japan's regional railways. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Backstage Japan We visit a place where some of the world's most iconic monuments are replicated in miniature, and meet the artisans whose skills and dedication bring them vividly to life. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 The Business Keyhole Peek through the Business Keyhole for a behind-the-scenes look at various industries. This time, we take a deep dive into the world of sushi-go-round! 22:53 Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters? 23:00 Newsline Asia 24 23:30 Core Kyoto
2026-05-28 00:00 Newsline Asia 24 00:30 Japanology Plus Stephen Turner, from the UK, loves Japanese trains so much that his passion became his job. We join him on a trip through Chiba Prefecture and explore the appeal of Japan's regional railways. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Backstage Japan We visit a place where some of the world's most iconic monuments are replicated in miniature, and meet the artisans whose skills and dedication bring them vividly to life. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 03:00 NHK News 7 03:30 The Business Keyhole Peek through the Business Keyhole for a behind-the-scenes look at various industries. This time, we take a deep dive into the world of sushi-go-round! 03:53 Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters? 04:00 Newsroom Tokyo 04:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 04:43 Herbal Symphony In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history. 04:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We observe "Red Fuji" and "Black Fuji," 2 dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai. What did Mount Fuji mean to the people of Edo? 05:00 Newsroom Tokyo 05:30 Core Kyoto 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Japanology Plus Stephen Turner, from the UK, loves Japanese trains so much that his passion became his job. We join him on a trip through Chiba Prefecture and explore the appeal of Japan's regional railways. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Japan Railway Journal With the expansion of the Shinkansen, Japan's night trains all but disappeared. Now, the last remaining sleeper expresses, along with a new night train, are trending once more. We take a closer look. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 The Business Keyhole Peek through the Business Keyhole for a behind-the-scenes look at various industries. This time, we take a deep dive into the world of sushi-go-round! 08:53 Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters? 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Backstage Japan We visit a place where some of the world's most iconic monuments are replicated in miniature, and meet the artisans whose skills and dedication bring them vividly to life. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Core Kyoto 11:00 Newsroom Tokyo 11:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 11:43 Herbal Symphony 11:55 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. 12:00 Hometown Stories 12:27 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 12:30 Japanology Plus Stephen Turner, from the UK, loves Japanese trains so much that his passion became his job. We join him on a trip through Chiba Prefecture and explore the appeal of Japan's regional railways. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 Japan Railway Journal With the expansion of the Shinkansen, Japan's night trains all but disappeared. Now, the last remaining sleeper expresses, along with a new night train, are trending once more. We take a closer look. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:30 The Business Keyhole Peek through the Business Keyhole for a behind-the-scenes look at various industries. This time, we take a deep dive into the world of sushi-go-round! 14:53 Mice Media: Lessons in Internet Literacy A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters? 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Core Kyoto 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Backstage Japan We visit a place where some of the world's most iconic monuments are replicated in miniature, and meet the artisans whose skills and dedication bring them vividly to life. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Japan in Focus A construction firm in Hokkaido pours efforts into restoring old Japanese-style houses. They're also dedicated to preserving the traditional methods used to build those homes that can last centuries. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:30 Our Blue Planet Introducing the achievements of Blue Planet Prize winners Prof. Robert B. Jackson for carbon cycle research and greenhouse gas reduction, and Dr Jeremy Leggett for climate risk advocacy in finance. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Japan Railway Journal With the expansion of the Shinkansen, Japan's night trains all but disappeared. Now, the last remaining sleeper expresses, along with a new night train, are trending once more. We take a closer look. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Seasoning the Seasons 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Japan in Focus A construction firm in Hokkaido pours efforts into restoring old Japanese-style houses. They're also dedicated to preserving the traditional methods used to build those homes that can last centuries. 23:00 Newsline Asia 24 23:30 Asia Insight
2026-05-29 00:00 Newsline Asia 24 00:30 Our Blue Planet Introducing the achievements of Blue Planet Prize winners Prof. Robert B. Jackson for carbon cycle research and greenhouse gas reduction, and Dr Jeremy Leggett for climate risk advocacy in finance. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Document 72 Hours Half of the residents of a university dorm in Oita Prefecture are from outside Japan. Students cook food, bathe communally and stay up chatting. We learn about their friendships and frustrations. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:30 Japan Railway Journal With the expansion of the Shinkansen, Japan's night trains all but disappeared. Now, the last remaining sleeper expresses, along with a new night train, are trending once more. We take a closer look. 03:00 NHK News 7 03:30 Japan in Focus A construction firm in Hokkaido pours efforts into restoring old Japanese-style houses. They're also dedicated to preserving the traditional methods used to build those homes that can last centuries. 04:00 Newsroom Tokyo 04:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 04:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World The entire Earth is affected by climate change, occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before. This program uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact. 04:55 Chatroom Japan Passang Lama Bhotia fell in love with Mt. Fuji as a child in Nepal. After becoming a Himalayan mountain guide, he came to Japan and now works on the mountain he dreamed of, guiding foreign tourists. 05:00 Newsroom Tokyo 05:30 Asia Insight 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Our Blue Planet Introducing the achievements of Blue Planet Prize winners Prof. Robert B. Jackson for carbon cycle research and greenhouse gas reduction, and Dr Jeremy Leggett for climate risk advocacy in finance. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Parody. In an era of overwhelming, and often fake, information, parody dissects its subject through humor, and breathes new value into the familiar. Explore design through parody. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Japan in Focus A construction firm in Hokkaido pours efforts into restoring old Japanese-style houses. They're also dedicated to preserving the traditional methods used to build those homes that can last centuries. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Frontrunners Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse. There's an urgent need to train new dry stone waller to carry out repairs. Kaneko Reo runs workshops. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Asia Insight An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today -- a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural, and technological change. 11:00 Newsroom Tokyo 11:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 11:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World The entire Earth is affected by climate change, occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before. This program uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact. 11:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination? 12:00 Medical Frontiers Japanese researchers have developed a science-backed strength-training method that helps maintain fitness without strain. It's a simple form of eccentric training, just five counts over three seconds. 12:30 Our Blue Planet Introducing the achievements of Blue Planet Prize winners Prof. Robert B. Jackson for carbon cycle research and greenhouse gas reduction, and Dr Jeremy Leggett for climate risk advocacy in finance. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Parody. In an era of overwhelming, and often fake, information, parody dissects its subject through humor, and breathes new value into the familiar. Explore design through parody. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:30 Japan in Focus A construction firm in Hokkaido pours efforts into restoring old Japanese-style houses. They're also dedicated to preserving the traditional methods used to build those homes that can last centuries. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Asia Insight 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Chatroom Japan Passang Lama Bhotia fell in love with Mt. Fuji as a child in Nepal. After becoming a Himalayan mountain guide, he came to Japan and now works on the mountain he dreamed of, guiding foreign tourists. 16:15 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: Massage chairs. 16:30 Japanology Plus Stephen Turner, from the UK, loves Japanese trains so much that his passion became his job. We join him on a trip through Chiba Prefecture and explore the appeal of Japan's regional railways. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Unsolved Cases Baby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of family bonds and identity. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Special Program 18:55 JAPAN DELISH Ever heard of an-pan?! From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises! 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 The Professionals Nicknamed Mr. Perfect, tuna fisherman Kikuchi Takeichi (64) attempts to catch the prize "First Tuna" in a winter of low hauls. We cover his fierce battle in Oma, Aomori in the frigid Tsugaru Strait. 19:55 JAPAN DELISH Japan's longest-loved noodle dish, udon. Savor its undeniable appeal through local favorites and cutting-edge creations! 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Design X Stories Today's theme: Parody. In an era of overwhelming, and often fake, information, parody dissects its subject through humor, and breathes new value into the familiar. Explore design through parody. 20:40 U&i 20:50 Viewpoint Science 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Samurai Castles Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles. But its beauty is deceiving. The paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers. 21:40 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Experience the wild San'in Coast. Kyle boats through Uradome's rocks, tries traditional fishing, rides fat bikes on dunes, and treks ancient lava flows. 21:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination? 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey 100 years ago, on September 1, 1923, a major earthquake struck Japan. The Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, yet most of the victims perished in fires. Why? 22:25 Design Museum Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 22:30 Kabuki Kool Kabuki is full of music played both on and off stage. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 Unsolved Cases Baby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of family bonds and identity.
2026-05-30 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Special Program 00:55 JAPAN DELISH Ever heard of an-pan?! From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises! 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Samurai Castles Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles. But its beauty is deceiving. The paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers. 01:40 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Experience the wild San'in Coast. Kyle boats through Uradome's rocks, tries traditional fishing, rides fat bikes on dunes, and treks ancient lava flows. 01:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination? 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Design X Stories Today's theme: Parody. In an era of overwhelming, and often fake, information, parody dissects its subject through humor, and breathes new value into the familiar. Explore design through parody. 02:40 U&i 02:50 Viewpoint Science 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 The Professionals Nicknamed Mr. Perfect, tuna fisherman Kikuchi Takeichi (64) attempts to catch the prize "First Tuna" in a winter of low hauls. We cover his fierce battle in Oma, Aomori in the frigid Tsugaru Strait. 03:55 JAPAN DELISH Japan's longest-loved noodle dish, udon. Savor its undeniable appeal through local favorites and cutting-edge creations! 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey 100 years ago, on September 1, 1923, a major earthquake struck Japan. The Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, yet most of the victims perished in fires. Why? 04:25 Design Museum Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 04:30 Kabuki Kool Kabuki is full of music played both on and off stage. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Unsolved Cases Baby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of family bonds and identity. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Special Program 06:55 JAPAN DELISH Ever heard of an-pan?! From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises! 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 07:35 Time-lapse Japan Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in fall colors. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography. 07:40 U&i 07:50 Viewpoint Science 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 The Professionals Nicknamed Mr. Perfect, tuna fisherman Kikuchi Takeichi (64) attempts to catch the prize "First Tuna" in a winter of low hauls. We cover his fierce battle in Oma, Aomori in the frigid Tsugaru Strait. 08:55 JAPAN DELISH Japan's longest-loved noodle dish, udon. Savor its undeniable appeal through local favorites and cutting-edge creations! 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Samurai Castles Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles. But its beauty is deceiving. The paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers. 09:40 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Experience the wild San'in Coast. Kyle boats through Uradome's rocks, tries traditional fishing, rides fat bikes on dunes, and treks ancient lava flows. 09:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination? 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey 100 years ago, on September 1, 1923, a major earthquake struck Japan. The Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, yet most of the victims perished in fires. Why? 10:25 Design Museum Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 10:30 Kabuki Kool Kabuki is full of music played both on and off stage. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Unsolved Cases Baby mix-ups occurred repeatedly in Japanese hospitals between the 1950s and 70s. An investigation to trace a man's biological parents brings into question the meaning of family bonds and identity. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Special Program 12:55 JAPAN DELISH Ever heard of an-pan?! From fruit sandwiches to curry-filled delights, Japanese bread is full of delicious surprises! 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 13:35 Time-lapse Japan Kyoto in the autumn: the old capital is even more beautiful when dressed in fall colors. Witness the contemplative and quiet beauty of Kyoto through time-lapse photography. 13:40 U&i 13:50 Viewpoint Science 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 The Professionals Nicknamed Mr. Perfect, tuna fisherman Kikuchi Takeichi (64) attempts to catch the prize "First Tuna" in a winter of low hauls. We cover his fierce battle in Oma, Aomori in the frigid Tsugaru Strait. 14:55 JAPAN DELISH Japan's longest-loved noodle dish, udon. Savor its undeniable appeal through local favorites and cutting-edge creations! 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Samurai Castles Himeji Castle with its white keep is one of Japan's most famous castles. But its beauty is deceiving. The paths to the keep follow the hill's gradient and hold many surprises for potential attackers. 15:40 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Experience the wild San'in Coast. Kyle boats through Uradome's rocks, tries traditional fishing, rides fat bikes on dunes, and treks ancient lava flows. 15:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination? 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey 100 years ago, on September 1, 1923, a major earthquake struck Japan. The Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, yet most of the victims perished in fires. Why? 16:25 Design Museum Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia. 16:30 Kabuki Kool Kabuki is full of music played both on and off stage. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku. 17:00 Un siècle en images 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Project X: Unsung Heroes QR codes are now part of everyday life. This breakthrough began in a corner of an auto parts company. Driven by a dream and a father's words, a determined team set out to create a global standard. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 tiny desk concerts JAPAN Japanese city pop is being rediscovered around the world, and EPO, one of the genre's most celebrated singers, captures everything that makes this music so loved across borders and generations. 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 1-9. 19:50 Japanology Plus Mini Most commercial honey in Japan comes from Western honeybees, whose honey can be harvested several times a year. Japanese honeybees are much less productive but keeping them can be a real education. 19:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan A local cat guides us to a fairy tale palace-or rather, a shrine that looks like the palace! Together with Iwago, we visit scenic spots, including a tea farm that's patrolled by an early-rising cat. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Anime Manga Explosion We spotlight Sound! Euphonium, a coming-of-age band drama. Novelist Takeda Ayano recalls her real high-school band days and Kyoto Animation showcases Uji's scenery and hand-drawn performance scenes. 20:50 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 Ears. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Somewhere Street The British city of Oxford is home to the renowned University of Oxford. The city's 900-year academic history shapes its streets with rich traditions, historic colleges, and a unique scholarly spirit. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Laugh Then Think: Japan's Offbeat Science Slip on banana peel, take a tumble: the classic comedy gag! Mabuchi Kiyoshi's serious search for scientific proof of that slipperiness revealed that peels have properties similar to human body parts! 22:25 Core Kyoto Mini The changing leaves, the transient beauty of the ancient capital in fall. Dive deep into Kyoto, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 22:30 Easy Japanese For Work Asking a shop manager to follow orders from head office. Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions and understand business culture. 22:45 Zero Waste Life Kojima Sachiyo runs a different sort of bar. Customers make small items out of scrap material. Finding new appreciation for things once seen as disposable, all while enjoying a drink with friends. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 Documentary 360 As battles with Russia persist in an eastern Ukrainian town, electricity is vital. Through power grid workers risking their lives to fix the grid, we depict people losing their homeland to war.
2026-05-31 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Project X: Unsung Heroes QR codes are now part of everyday life. This breakthrough began in a corner of an auto parts company. Driven by a dream and a father's words, a determined team set out to create a global standard. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Somewhere Street The British city of Oxford is home to the renowned University of Oxford. The city's 900-year academic history shapes its streets with rich traditions, historic colleges, and a unique scholarly spirit. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Anime Manga Explosion We spotlight Sound! Euphonium, a coming-of-age band drama. Novelist Takeda Ayano recalls her real high-school band days and Kyoto Animation showcases Uji's scenery and hand-drawn performance scenes. 02:50 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 Ears. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 tiny desk concerts JAPAN Japanese city pop is being rediscovered around the world, and EPO, one of the genre's most celebrated singers, captures everything that makes this music so loved across borders and generations. 03:40 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 1-9. 03:50 Japanology Plus Mini Most commercial honey in Japan comes from Western honeybees, whose honey can be harvested several times a year. Japanese honeybees are much less productive but keeping them can be a real education. 03:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan A local cat guides us to a fairy tale palace-or rather, a shrine that looks like the palace! Together with Iwago, we visit scenic spots, including a tea farm that's patrolled by an early-rising cat. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Laugh Then Think: Japan's Offbeat Science Slip on banana peel, take a tumble: the classic comedy gag! Mabuchi Kiyoshi's serious search for scientific proof of that slipperiness revealed that peels have properties similar to human body parts! 04:25 Core Kyoto Mini The changing leaves, the transient beauty of the ancient capital in fall. Dive deep into Kyoto, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 04:30 Easy Japanese For Work Asking a shop manager to follow orders from head office. Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions and understand business culture. 04:45 Zero Waste Life Kojima Sachiyo runs a different sort of bar. Customers make small items out of scrap material. Finding new appreciation for things once seen as disposable, all while enjoying a drink with friends. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Documentary 360 As battles with Russia persist in an eastern Ukrainian town, electricity is vital. Through power grid workers risking their lives to fix the grid, we depict people losing their homeland to war. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Project X: Unsung Heroes QR codes are now part of everyday life. This breakthrough began in a corner of an auto parts company. Driven by a dream and a father's words, a determined team set out to create a global standard. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Anime Manga Explosion We spotlight Sound! Euphonium, a coming-of-age band drama. Novelist Takeda Ayano recalls her real high-school band days and Kyoto Animation showcases Uji's scenery and hand-drawn performance scenes. 07:50 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 Ears. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 tiny desk concerts JAPAN Japanese city pop is being rediscovered around the world, and EPO, one of the genre's most celebrated singers, captures everything that makes this music so loved across borders and generations. 08:40 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 1-9. 08:50 Japanology Plus Mini Most commercial honey in Japan comes from Western honeybees, whose honey can be harvested several times a year. Japanese honeybees are much less productive but keeping them can be a real education. 08:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan A local cat guides us to a fairy tale palace-or rather, a shrine that looks like the palace! Together with Iwago, we visit scenic spots, including a tea farm that's patrolled by an early-rising cat. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Somewhere Street The British city of Oxford is home to the renowned University of Oxford. The city's 900-year academic history shapes its streets with rich traditions, historic colleges, and a unique scholarly spirit. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Laugh Then Think: Japan's Offbeat Science Slip on banana peel, take a tumble: the classic comedy gag! Mabuchi Kiyoshi's serious search for scientific proof of that slipperiness revealed that peels have properties similar to human body parts! 10:25 Core Kyoto Mini The changing leaves, the transient beauty of the ancient capital in fall. Dive deep into Kyoto, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 10:30 Easy Japanese For Work Asking a shop manager to follow orders from head office. Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions and understand business culture. 10:45 Zero Waste Life Kojima Sachiyo runs a different sort of bar. Customers make small items out of scrap material. Finding new appreciation for things once seen as disposable, all while enjoying a drink with friends. 11:00 Un siècle en images 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Project X: Unsung Heroes QR codes are now part of everyday life. This breakthrough began in a corner of an auto parts company. Driven by a dream and a father's words, a determined team set out to create a global standard. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Anime Manga Explosion We spotlight Sound! Euphonium, a coming-of-age band drama. Novelist Takeda Ayano recalls her real high-school band days and Kyoto Animation showcases Uji's scenery and hand-drawn performance scenes. 13:50 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 Ears. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 tiny desk concerts JAPAN Japanese city pop is being rediscovered around the world, and EPO, one of the genre's most celebrated singers, captures everything that makes this music so loved across borders and generations. 14:40 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 1-9. 14:50 Japanology Plus Mini Most commercial honey in Japan comes from Western honeybees, whose honey can be harvested several times a year. Japanese honeybees are much less productive but keeping them can be a real education. 14:55 A Cat's-eye View Of Japan A local cat guides us to a fairy tale palace-or rather, a shrine that looks like the palace! Together with Iwago, we visit scenic spots, including a tea farm that's patrolled by an early-rising cat. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Laugh Then Think: Japan's Offbeat Science Slip on banana peel, take a tumble: the classic comedy gag! Mabuchi Kiyoshi's serious search for scientific proof of that slipperiness revealed that peels have properties similar to human body parts! 15:25 Core Kyoto Mini The changing leaves, the transient beauty of the ancient capital in fall. Dive deep into Kyoto, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 15:30 Easy Japanese For Work Asking a shop manager to follow orders from head office. Accelerate your Japanese language skills! Learn practical, effective workplace expressions and understand business culture. 15:45 Zero Waste Life Kojima Sachiyo runs a different sort of bar. Customers make small items out of scrap material. Finding new appreciation for things once seen as disposable, all while enjoying a drink with friends. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Somewhere Street The British city of Oxford is home to the renowned University of Oxford. The city's 900-year academic history shapes its streets with rich traditions, historic colleges, and a unique scholarly spirit.