2026-06-08 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 The delicious bonito Tosa is known for spoils easily, and the flavor varies greatly. Fishmongers at a local port know exactly how to spot the best ones. Watch them in action, in time-lapse. 01:00 Newsline Asia 24 01:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them. 01:40 Easy Japanese #24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and "wa taberaremasen.". 01:45 Culture Crossroads Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way, energizing people who provide services. We introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. 01:55 Hello! NHK World Japan We introduce the English-language versions of two "edutainment" programs for kids: The Wakey Show, with DJ Wakey and a cast of puppets, and I Love 'Mee', an animation exploring everyday questions. 02:00 Newsline Asia 24 02:30 Seasoning the Seasons 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Hometown Stories 03:52 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 03:55 On the Wings Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Journeys in Japan Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas and gods of the mystical Kunisaki Peninsula, visits with locals, and experiences a scintillating fire festival. 05:00 NHK News 7 05:30 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. 05:55 Time-lapse Japan The delicious bonito Tosa is known for spoils easily, and the flavor varies greatly. Fishmongers at a local port know exactly how to spot the best ones. Watch them in action, in time-lapse. 06:00 Newsroom Tokyo 06:28 Direct Talk In 2025, Otani Akira's book "The Night of Baba Yaga" won the UKs prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation-a first for a Japanese author. She shares the inspiration behind her work. 06:43 Culture Crossroads Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way, energizing people who provide services. We introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. 06:55 Hello! NHK World Japan We introduce the English-language versions of two "edutainment" programs for kids: The Wakey Show, with DJ Wakey and a cast of puppets, and I Love 'Mee', an animation exploring everyday questions. 07:00 Newsroom Tokyo 07:30 Dive in Tokyo The popular Ebisu district developed alongside a brewery and even derives its name from beer. We trace the area's evolution, soak up its old-fashioned charm, and see what makes the community tick. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Seasoning the Seasons 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Medical Frontiers Biologic drugs, made mainly from antibodies, have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. We explore their mechanisms and potential. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 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. 10:55 Time-lapse Japan The delicious bonito Tosa is known for spoils easily, and the flavor varies greatly. Fishmongers at a local port know exactly how to spot the best ones. Watch them in action, in time-lapse. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Hometown Stories 11:52 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 11:55 On the Wings Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them. 12:40 Easy Japanese #24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and "wa taberaremasen.". 12:45 Culture Crossroads Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way, energizing people who provide services. We introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. 12:55 Hello! NHK World Japan We introduce the English-language versions of two "edutainment" programs for kids: The Wakey Show, with DJ Wakey and a cast of puppets, and I Love 'Mee', an animation exploring everyday questions. 13:00 Newsroom Tokyo 13:28 Direct Talk In 2025, Otani Akira's book "The Night of Baba Yaga" won the UKs prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation-a first for a Japanese author. She shares the inspiration behind her work. 13:43 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 13:55 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? 14:00 Today's Close-up DNA testing is a crucial tool in criminal investigations, even helping to overturn wrongful convictions. But a major scandal at a police department in Japan has cast doubt on its credibility. 14:30 Seasoning the Seasons 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Medical Frontiers Biologic drugs, made mainly from antibodies, have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. We explore their mechanisms and potential. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Bosai: An Educational Journey What is causing the frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan? Linear rainbands. Find out why this phenomenon is hard to predict and the latest research on forecasting linear rainbands. 16:45 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Food waste is a major driver of global warming. One institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia. We examine the data behind this issue. 16:55 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. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them. 17:40 Easy Japanese #24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and "wa taberaremasen.". 17:45 Culture Crossroads Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way, energizing people who provide services. We introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. 17:55 Hello! NHK World Japan We introduce the English-language versions of two "edutainment" programs for kids: The Wakey Show, with DJ Wakey and a cast of puppets, and I Love 'Mee', an animation exploring everyday questions. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Hometown Stories 18:52 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 18:55 On the Wings Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:30 Journeys in Japan Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in Kobe city. He delights in the architecture, the charming people and even a rural kabuki performance. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Dining with the Chef Have you tried omu-rice? This Japanese favorite is savory, ketchup-flavored rice, wrapped up in a thin omelet. Chef Rika shows her recipe, and an old recipe from a popular Tokyo restaurant. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Document 72 Hours A small prefab restaurant in Aomori Prefecture sells only noodles and oden hotpot. For three days, we asked local customers why this no-frills business holds such a special place in their hearts. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Medical Frontiers Biologic drugs, made mainly from antibodies, have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. We explore their mechanisms and potential. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Activate Your Japanese 23:45 Dig More Japan! For older people, those with disabilities, or who are suffering from disease, care technologies offer many solutions. Let's dig, a little deeper. 23:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: White Mizu-yokan with Matcha Syrup. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!
2026-06-09 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Journeys in Japan Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in Kobe city. He delights in the architecture, the charming people and even a rural kabuki performance. 01:00 Newsline Asia 24 01:30 Dining with the Chef Have you tried omu-rice? This Japanese favorite is savory, ketchup-flavored rice, wrapped up in a thin omelet. Chef Rika shows her recipe, and an old recipe from a popular Tokyo restaurant. 02:00 Newsline Asia 24 02:30 Document 72 Hours A small prefab restaurant in Aomori Prefecture sells only noodles and oden hotpot. For three days, we asked local customers why this no-frills business holds such a special place in their hearts. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Activate Your Japanese 03:45 Bosai: An Educational Journey What is causing the frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan? Linear rainbands. Find out why this phenomenon is hard to predict and the latest research on forecasting linear rainbands. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Medical Frontiers Biologic drugs, made mainly from antibodies, have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. We explore their mechanisms and potential. 05:00 NHK News 7 05:30 Biz Stream Heat-Beating Farm Tech: This episode looks at the methods farmers are using to keep their crops cool and healthy in the face of extreme summer heat. 06:00 Newsroom Tokyo 06:28 Direct Talk Umemoto Ayaka is captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team. She and her teammates, who include her twin sister Sayaka, are aiming for the gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics. 06:43 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them. 06:55 Easy Japanese #24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and "wa taberaremasen.". 07:00 Newsroom Tokyo 07:30 Dining with the Chef Have you tried omu-rice? This Japanese favorite is savory, ketchup-flavored rice, wrapped up in a thin omelet. Chef Rika shows her recipe, and an old recipe from a popular Tokyo restaurant. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Document 72 Hours A small prefab restaurant in Aomori Prefecture sells only noodles and oden hotpot. For three days, we asked local customers why this no-frills business holds such a special place in their hearts. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Science View To grant mankind new capabilities in the future, development in human augmentation is progressing worldwide using technology such as VR and robotics, expanding human vision and motion. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Journeys in Japan Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in Kobe city. He delights in the architecture, the charming people and even a rural kabuki performance. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Activate Your Japanese 11:45 Dig More Japan! For older people, those with disabilities, or who are suffering from disease, care technologies offer many solutions. Let's dig, a little deeper. 11:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: White Mizu-yokan with Matcha Syrup. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 Dining with the Chef Have you tried omu-rice? This Japanese favorite is savory, ketchup-flavored rice, wrapped up in a thin omelet. Chef Rika shows her recipe, and an old recipe from a popular Tokyo restaurant. 13:00 Newsroom Tokyo 13:28 Direct Talk Umemoto Ayaka is captain of the Japan women's national deaf volleyball team. She and her teammates, who include her twin sister Sayaka, are aiming for the gold at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics. 13:43 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 13:55 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. 14:00 Today's Close-up Cases of distracted driving causing death or injury are on the rise in Japan. Yet they aren't officially treated as dangerous driving, leaving bereaved families angered and calling for legal changes. 14:30 Document 72 Hours A small prefab restaurant in Aomori Prefecture sells only noodles and oden hotpot. For three days, we asked local customers why this no-frills business holds such a special place in their hearts. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Science View To grant mankind new capabilities in the future, development in human augmentation is progressing worldwide using technology such as VR and robotics, expanding human vision and motion. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Journeys in Japan Actor Charles Glover discovers a hidden village of thatched roofs right in Kobe city. He delights in the architecture, the charming people and even a rural kabuki performance. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Dining with the Chef Have you tried omu-rice? This Japanese favorite is savory, ketchup-flavored rice, wrapped up in a thin omelet. Chef Rika shows her recipe, and an old recipe from a popular Tokyo restaurant. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Activate Your Japanese 18:45 Dig More Japan! For older people, those with disabilities, or who are suffering from disease, care technologies offer many solutions. Let's dig, a little deeper. 18:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: White Mizu-yokan with Matcha Syrup. Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:30 Dive in Tokyo Join us for a stroll around Shirokane, a town nestled on the edge of a plateau. We visit a luxury residential area, then explore lowlands home to skilled workers and old-school shopping streets. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Direct Talk Kosaka Kunpei holds multiple world records in spearfishing, a sport in which competitors hunt underwater and see who can catch the biggest fish. He talks about freediving and using a hand spear. 20:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Frontrunners Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto supports Ghana through his fashion brand and NPO. By providing fair wages and reinvesting profits, he builds schools and expands education in disadvantaged communities. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Science View To grant mankind new capabilities in the future, development in human augmentation is progressing worldwide using technology such as VR and robotics, expanding human vision and motion. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 tiny desk concerts JAPAN tiny desk concerts JAPAN in schools, is set at The University of Tokyo. Kicking off this exciting chapter is CHANMINA, a rapper. What kind of session will unfold between CHANMINA and the students?
2026-06-10 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Dive in Tokyo Join us for a stroll around Shirokane, a town nestled on the edge of a plateau. We visit a luxury residential area, then explore lowlands home to skilled workers and old-school shopping streets. 01:00 Newsline Asia 24 01:30 Direct Talk Kosaka Kunpei holds multiple world records in spearfishing, a sport in which competitors hunt underwater and see who can catch the biggest fish. He talks about freediving and using a hand spear. 01:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. 02:00 Newsline Asia 24 02:30 Frontrunners Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto supports Ghana through his fashion brand and NPO. By providing fair wages and reinvesting profits, he builds schools and expands education in disadvantaged communities. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 tiny desk concerts JAPAN tiny desk concerts JAPAN in schools, is set at The University of Tokyo. Kicking off this exciting chapter is CHANMINA, a rapper. What kind of session will unfold between CHANMINA and the students? 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Science View To grant mankind new capabilities in the future, development in human augmentation is progressing worldwide using technology such as VR and robotics, expanding human vision and motion. 05:00 NHK News 7 05:30 Bosai: An Educational Journey What is causing the frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan? Linear rainbands. Find out why this phenomenon is hard to predict and the latest research on forecasting linear rainbands. 05:45 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Food waste is a major driver of global warming. One institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia. We examine the data behind this issue. 05:55 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. 06:00 Newsroom Tokyo 06:28 Direct Talk Atsuko Okatsuka is a US-based stand-up comedian with fans all over the world. She tells us why she pursues comedy, and talks about finding humor within the hardships of life in a minority group. 06:43 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 06:55 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. 07:00 Newsroom Tokyo 07:30 Direct Talk Kosaka Kunpei holds multiple world records in spearfishing, a sport in which competitors hunt underwater and see who can catch the biggest fish. He talks about freediving and using a hand spear. 07:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Frontrunners Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto supports Ghana through his fashion brand and NPO. By providing fair wages and reinvesting profits, he builds schools and expands education in disadvantaged communities. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Dive in Tokyo Join us for a stroll around Shirokane, a town nestled on the edge of a plateau. We visit a luxury residential area, then explore lowlands home to skilled workers and old-school shopping streets. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 tiny desk concerts JAPAN tiny desk concerts JAPAN in schools, is set at The University of Tokyo. Kicking off this exciting chapter is CHANMINA, a rapper. What kind of session will unfold between CHANMINA and the students? 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 Direct Talk Kosaka Kunpei holds multiple world records in spearfishing, a sport in which competitors hunt underwater and see who can catch the biggest fish. He talks about freediving and using a hand spear. 12:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. 13:00 Newsroom Tokyo 13:28 Direct Talk Atsuko Okatsuka is a US-based stand-up comedian with fans all over the world. She tells us why she pursues comedy, and talks about finding humor within the hardships of life in a minority group. 13:43 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 13:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions. 14:00 Biz Stream Heat-Beating Farm Tech: This episode looks at the methods farmers are using to keep their crops cool and healthy in the face of extreme summer heat. 14:30 Frontrunners Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto supports Ghana through his fashion brand and NPO. By providing fair wages and reinvesting profits, he builds schools and expands education in disadvantaged communities. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Dive in Tokyo Join us for a stroll around Shirokane, a town nestled on the edge of a plateau. We visit a luxury residential area, then explore lowlands home to skilled workers and old-school shopping streets. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Direct Talk Kosaka Kunpei holds multiple world records in spearfishing, a sport in which competitors hunt underwater and see who can catch the biggest fish. He talks about freediving and using a hand spear. 17:45 Japan's Top Inventions 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 tiny desk concerts JAPAN tiny desk concerts JAPAN in schools, is set at The University of Tokyo. Kicking off this exciting chapter is CHANMINA, a rapper. What kind of session will unfold between CHANMINA and the students? 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:30 Today's Close-up 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Core Kyoto 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Japanology Plus Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Backstage Japan Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.
2026-06-11 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Today's Close-up 01:00 Newsline Asia 24 01:30 Core Kyoto 02:00 Newsline Asia 24 02:30 Japanology Plus Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Backstage Japan Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 05:00 NHK News 7 05:30 Today's Close-up 06:00 Newsroom Tokyo 06:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 06:43 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 06:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions. 07:00 Newsroom Tokyo 07:30 Core Kyoto 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Japanology Plus Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Japan Railway Journal Railway Technical Research Institute leads R&D for Japan's railways, from the JR companies to smaller regional lines. See the cutting-edge research that's shaping the future of rail transport. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Today's Close-up 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Backstage Japan Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens. 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:30 Core Kyoto 13:00 Newsroom Tokyo 13:28 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 13:43 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 13:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use "drifting mosquito hooks" to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favorite of the Edo townspeople. 14:00 Hometown Stories 14:22 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 14:25 On the Wings Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities. 14:30 Japanology Plus Found all over Japan, torii are gateways to Shinto shrines and the deities within. We meet people trying to rebuild torii after a huge earthquake and examine what torii mean to Japanese people. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Japan Railway Journal Railway Technical Research Institute leads R&D for Japan's railways, from the JR companies to smaller regional lines. See the cutting-edge research that's shaping the future of rail transport. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Today's Close-up 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Core Kyoto 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Backstage Japan Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center is preserving and sharing a tradition that has brought some of the world's favorite kaiju and superheroes to the big and small screens.