2026-06-20 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey 00:25 Design Museum Japan Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity. 00:30 Kabuki Kool From the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of "Chushingura.". 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Documentary 360 When the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, 78 people who were within 500 meters of the hypocenter survived. We visualize what happened at ground zero that day based on rare recordings of eyewitnesses. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Let's Trek Japan Climb Japan's tallest mountain on a quiet, scenic route with the right gear,stay overnight in a traditional mountain hut, pass the mid-mountain crater, and head toward the thrilling summit! 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Time And Tide This episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct, rumbling tone. 03:40 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets. 03:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to? 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Design X Stories 04:40 Story Land 04:50 Texico 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Cycle Around Japan 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey 06:25 Design Museum Japan Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity. 06:30 Kabuki Kool From the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of "Chushingura.". 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Documentary 360 When the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, 78 people who were within 500 meters of the hypocenter survived. We visualize what happened at ground zero that day based on rare recordings of eyewitnesses. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Let's Trek Japan Climb Japan's tallest mountain on a quiet, scenic route with the right gear,stay overnight in a traditional mountain hut, pass the mid-mountain crater, and head toward the thrilling summit! 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 09:35 Time-lapse Japan Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 09:40 Story Land 09:50 Texico 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Cycle Around Japan 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Time And Tide This episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct, rumbling tone. 11:40 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets. 11:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to? 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey 12:25 Design Museum Japan Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity. 12:30 Kabuki Kool From the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of "Chushingura.". 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Documentary 360 When the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, 78 people who were within 500 meters of the hypocenter survived. We visualize what happened at ground zero that day based on rare recordings of eyewitnesses. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Let's Trek Japan Climb Japan's tallest mountain on a quiet, scenic route with the right gear,stay overnight in a traditional mountain hut, pass the mid-mountain crater, and head toward the thrilling summit! 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 15:35 Time-lapse Japan Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 15:40 Story Land 15:50 Texico 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Cycle Around Japan 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Time And Tide This episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct, rumbling tone. 17:40 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets. 17:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to? 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey 18:25 Design Museum Japan Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity. 18:30 Kabuki Kool From the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of "Chushingura.". 19:00 Documentary 360 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Another Story Mt. Fuji's bid for World Heritage faced formidable obstacles, including devastation that would shock any mountain climber. This is the story of Fuji's long climb to celebrated cultural treasure. 20:55 Ramen Japan Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favorite bowl of ramen. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 J-Melo Join May J. for music from Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie (getting international attention for their free-spirited style) and vocalist Suzuhana Yuko, who fuses rock with traditional Japanese instruments. 21:40 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 1-12. 21:50 Japanology Plus Mini Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus."). 21:55 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. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Anime Manga Explosion The spotlight's on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Creator Fuse makes his TV debut to discuss the story's origins, and we visit the anime production to learn about the creative process. 22:40 The Wakey Show This episode features "Wakey's Door" on hair dryers, "Become an Athlete for three minutes," with karate exercises, and a music performance, "Plants Song." It energizes kids. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 Somewhere Street
2026-06-21 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Ramen Japan Enjoy Nagoya's fiery ramen, inspired by the city's one-of-a-kind food culture! Discover these unique local ramens! 00:25 Core Kyoto Mini In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith. 00:30 Easy Japanese For Work Today: adjusting a schedule with a client. Lan Cheng, from China, works in Gunma Prefecture at a company that makes pizza ovens. He'd like to learn how to better communicate with customers. 00:45 Zero Waste Life Potters Matsubara Emi and Matsushita Ryohei use waste from their island home, bean pods, seashells, and even animal bones, in their work. A deep respect for the island helps them convey its beauty. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Documentary 360 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Another Story Mt. Fuji's bid for World Heritage faced formidable obstacles, including devastation that would shock any mountain climber. This is the story of Fuji's long climb to celebrated cultural treasure. 02:55 Ramen Japan Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favorite bowl of ramen. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Somewhere Street 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Anime Manga Explosion The spotlight's on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Creator Fuse makes his TV debut to discuss the story's origins, and we visit the anime production to learn about the creative process. 04:40 The Wakey Show This episode features "Wakey's Door" on hair dryers, "Become an Athlete for three minutes," with karate exercises, and a music performance, "Plants Song." It energizes kids. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 J-Melo Join May J. for music from Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie (getting international attention for their free-spirited style) and vocalist Suzuhana Yuko, who fuses rock with traditional Japanese instruments. 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 1-12. 05:50 Japanology Plus Mini Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus."). 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 Ramen Japan Enjoy Nagoya's fiery ramen, inspired by the city's one-of-a-kind food culture! Discover these unique local ramens! 06:25 Core Kyoto Mini In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith. 06:30 Easy Japanese For Work Today: adjusting a schedule with a client. Lan Cheng, from China, works in Gunma Prefecture at a company that makes pizza ovens. He'd like to learn how to better communicate with customers. 06:45 Zero Waste Life Potters Matsubara Emi and Matsushita Ryohei use waste from their island home, bean pods, seashells, and even animal bones, in their work. A deep respect for the island helps them convey its beauty. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Documentary 360 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Another Story Mt. Fuji's bid for World Heritage faced formidable obstacles, including devastation that would shock any mountain climber. This is the story of Fuji's long climb to celebrated cultural treasure. 08:55 Ramen Japan Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favorite bowl of ramen. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Anime Manga Explosion The spotlight's on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Creator Fuse makes his TV debut to discuss the story's origins, and we visit the anime production to learn about the creative process. 09:40 The Wakey Show This episode features "Wakey's Door" on hair dryers, "Become an Athlete for three minutes," with karate exercises, and a music performance, "Plants Song." It energizes kids. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 J-Melo Join May J. for music from Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie (getting international attention for their free-spirited style) and vocalist Suzuhana Yuko, who fuses rock with traditional Japanese instruments. 10:40 Little Charo Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. "I want to see my owner again!" Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-12. 10:50 Japanology Plus Mini Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus."). 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 Somewhere Street 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Ramen Japan Enjoy Nagoya's fiery ramen, inspired by the city's one-of-a-kind food culture! Discover these unique local ramens! 12:25 Core Kyoto Mini In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith. 12:30 Easy Japanese For Work Today: adjusting a schedule with a client. Lan Cheng, from China, works in Gunma Prefecture at a company that makes pizza ovens. He'd like to learn how to better communicate with customers. 12:45 Zero Waste Life Potters Matsubara Emi and Matsushita Ryohei use waste from their island home, bean pods, seashells, and even animal bones, in their work. A deep respect for the island helps them convey its beauty. 13:00 Documentary 360 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Another Story Mt. Fuji's bid for World Heritage faced formidable obstacles, including devastation that would shock any mountain climber. This is the story of Fuji's long climb to celebrated cultural treasure. 14:55 Ramen Japan Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favorite bowl of ramen. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Anime Manga Explosion The spotlight's on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. Creator Fuse makes his TV debut to discuss the story's origins, and we visit the anime production to learn about the creative process. 15:40 The Wakey Show This episode features "Wakey's Door" on hair dryers, "Become an Athlete for three minutes," with karate exercises, and a music performance, "Plants Song." It energizes kids. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 J-Melo Join May J. for music from Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie (getting international attention for their free-spirited style) and vocalist Suzuhana Yuko, who fuses rock with traditional Japanese instruments. 16:40 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 1-12. 16:50 Japanology Plus Mini Five-minute shows presenting the limitless, kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings. (Digest versions of "Japanology Plus."). 16:55 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. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Ramen Japan Enjoy Nagoya's fiery ramen, inspired by the city's one-of-a-kind food culture! Discover these unique local ramens! 17:25 Core Kyoto Mini In summer, children gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith. 17:30 Easy Japanese For Work Today: adjusting a schedule with a client. Lan Cheng, from China, works in Gunma Prefecture at a company that makes pizza ovens. He'd like to learn how to better communicate with customers. 17:45 Zero Waste Life Potters Matsubara Emi and Matsushita Ryohei use waste from their island home, bean pods, seashells, and even animal bones, in their work. A deep respect for the island helps them convey its beauty. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Somewhere Street 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Chatroom Japan David Bull came to Japan to master the art of woodblock printing. He learned valuable lessons about Japanese culture and that there is more to the works of art than the paper they are printed on. 19:15 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Data centers, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions, intensifying climate risks while powering global connectivity. 19:25 Design Museum Japan Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity. 19:30 The Factory Wonders The team explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an "AR globe"? 19:55 Time-lapse Japan The world's thinnest washi (traditional paper) is just 0.03 mm thick but tough, and is used to restore cultural artifacts. See Tosa's natural landscape and washi artisans at work, in time-lapse. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 The Seasons Of Yamato 20:15 Bosai: An Educational Journey Robots are garnering attention for their potential in disaster areas. We'll look at the cutting-edge initiatives aimed at further advancing the application of disaster response robots. 20:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to hair. Explore the unique culture behind them. 20:40 Easy Japanese #26 This Japanese omelet is sweet and delicious. / Stack adjectives to get more ways to express your impressions. The key is changing the first "i" of "i"-ending adjectives to "kute.". 20:45 Culture Crossroads Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 20:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Seasoning the Seasons 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Darwin's Amazing Animals 22:55 Time-lapse Japan Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Hometown Stories 23:57 Satoyama Kitchen Diary
2026-06-22 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 The Factory Wonders The team explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an "AR globe"? 00:55 Time-lapse Japan The world's thinnest washi (traditional paper) is just 0.03 mm thick but tough, and is used to restore cultural artifacts. See Tosa's natural landscape and washi artisans at work, 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 hair. Explore the unique culture behind them. 01:40 Easy Japanese #26 This Japanese omelet is sweet and delicious. / Stack adjectives to get more ways to express your impressions. The key is changing the first "i" of "i"-ending adjectives to "kute.". 01:45 Culture Crossroads Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 01:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world. 02:00 Newsline Asia 24 02:30 Seasoning the Seasons 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Hometown Stories 03:57 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Journeys in Japan Charles Glover discovers the stone culture of Komatsu, a castle town in Ishikawa Prefecture. He explores old quarries, famous porcelain ware, a 1300-year-old temple, and culinary delights. 05:00 NHK News 7 05:30 The Factory Wonders The team explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an "AR globe"? 05:55 Time-lapse Japan The world's thinnest washi (traditional paper) is just 0.03 mm thick but tough, and is used to restore cultural artifacts. See Tosa's natural landscape and washi artisans at work, in time-lapse. 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 Culture Crossroads Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 06:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan At the University of Tokyo's Study Abroad Fair, NHK WORLD-JAPAN showed students how its content can be used to learn practical English, and introduced an educational program in Japanese schools. 07:00 Newsroom Tokyo 07:30 Dive in Tokyo Gotanda is a hilly district shaped by the Meguro River. It's home to high-end residential areas as well as low-lying areas with an industrial past. It also has a growing reputation as a startup hub. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Seasoning the Seasons 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Medical Frontiers GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 The Factory Wonders The team explores a factory in Saitama making globes for educational use and much more besides. See the skill it takes to turn flat maps into spherical globes - and what in the world is an "AR globe"? 10:55 Time-lapse Japan The world's thinnest washi (traditional paper) is just 0.03 mm thick but tough, and is used to restore cultural artifacts. See Tosa's natural landscape and washi artisans at work, in time-lapse. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Hometown Stories 11:57 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 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 hair. Explore the unique culture behind them. 12:40 Easy Japanese #26 This Japanese omelet is sweet and delicious. / Stack adjectives to get more ways to express your impressions. The key is changing the first "i" of "i"-ending adjectives to "kute.". 12:45 Culture Crossroads Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 12:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world. 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 Herbal Symphony 13:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways. 14:00 Ethical Every Day Japanese firms are rethinking mass production and disposal. The world's third-largest clothing company is recycling and reusing used clothes. Plus, one firm is reducing e-waste and helping refugees. 14:30 Seasoning the Seasons 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Medical Frontiers GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Bosai: An Educational Journey Robots are garnering attention for their potential in disaster areas. We'll look at the cutting-edge initiatives aimed at further advancing the application of disaster response robots. 16:45 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Data centers, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions, intensifying climate risks while powering global connectivity. 16:55 Time-lapse Japan Izumo, known as the "home of the gods," fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, we introduce his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart. 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 hair. Explore the unique culture behind them. 17:40 Easy Japanese #26 This Japanese omelet is sweet and delicious. / Stack adjectives to get more ways to express your impressions. The key is changing the first "i" of "i"-ending adjectives to "kute.". 17:45 Culture Crossroads Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions. 17:55 Hello! NHK World-Japan We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Hometown Stories 18:57 Satoyama Kitchen Diary