2026-08-29 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Asia Insight 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Chatroom Japan Maxine is a university student. She joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school. This experience changed her life. 01:15 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. 01:30 Japanology Plus Family restaurants are uniquely Japanese establishments that are also popular with solo diners. We see how innovative services have helped them survive the ups and downs of the restaurant industry. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Unsolved Cases In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers. How did the firm fail to detect the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the nation. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Navigating Disasters As a country with many volcanoes, Japan has developed expertise and countermeasures. As we examine the threats volcanoes pose, we look at how Japan's disaster preparedness can protect lives worldwide. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 The Professionals Pediatrician Kumon Kazuko runs a facility in Africa supporting the minds and bodies of children with special needs. This is the story of a Japanese doctor who has been a symbol of hope for 23 years. 04:55 Japanology Plus Mini In Japan, nostalgia is spreading for the Showa era (1926-1989). We introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the "good old days.". 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Design X Stories Today's theme: Design Hunting in Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a design hunt! 05:40 Story Land in Classical Japanese 05:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Time And Tide Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's "100 Famous Views of Edo", a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan. 06:40 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. 06:45 Ninja Truth 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey Disaster training is advancing with digital technology. See how AR/VR technology is helping participants gain realistic experience about the movement of smoke in fires and the risks of a tsunami. 07:25 Design Museum Japan Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer) Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise. 07:30 Kabuki Kool Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Unsolved Cases In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers. How did the firm fail to detect the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the nation. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Navigating Disasters As a country with many volcanoes, Japan has developed expertise and countermeasures. As we examine the threats volcanoes pose, we look at how Japan's disaster preparedness can protect lives worldwide. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Time And Tide Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's "100 Famous Views of Edo", a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan. 10:40 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. 10:45 Ninja Truth 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Design X Stories Today's theme: Design Hunting in Yamaguchi. Lying at the western edge of Japan's main island Yamaguchi is home to arts and crafts which draw on its rich natural landscape. Join us on a design hunt! 11:40 Story Land in Classical Japanese 11:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 The Professionals Pediatrician Kumon Kazuko runs a facility in Africa supporting the minds and bodies of children with special needs. This is the story of a Japanese doctor who has been a symbol of hope for 23 years. 12:55 Japanology Plus Mini In Japan, nostalgia is spreading for the Showa era (1926-1989). We introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the "good old days.". 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey Disaster training is advancing with digital technology. See how AR/VR technology is helping participants gain realistic experience about the movement of smoke in fires and the risks of a tsunami. 13:25 Design Museum Japan Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer) Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise. 13:30 Kabuki Kool Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Unsolved Cases In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers. How did the firm fail to detect the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the nation. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Navigating Disasters As a country with many volcanoes, Japan has developed expertise and countermeasures. As we examine the threats volcanoes pose, we look at how Japan's disaster preparedness can protect lives worldwide. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 16:35 Time-lapse Japan Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level. With a mirror-like pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography. 16:40 Story Land in Classical Japanese 16:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 The Professionals Pediatrician Kumon Kazuko runs a facility in Africa supporting the minds and bodies of children with special needs. This is the story of a Japanese doctor who has been a symbol of hope for 23 years. 17:55 Japanology Plus Mini In Japan, nostalgia is spreading for the Showa era (1926-1989). We introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the "good old days.". 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Time And Tide Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's "100 Famous Views of Edo", a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan. 18:40 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. 18:45 Ninja Truth 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey Disaster training is advancing with digital technology. See how AR/VR technology is helping participants gain realistic experience about the movement of smoke in fires and the risks of a tsunami. 19:25 Design Museum Japan Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer) Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise. 19:30 Kabuki Kool Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Unsolved Cases In 2017, a Japanese housing giant was tricked out of $50 million by land swindlers. How did the firm fail to detect the scam? We delve into the nature of the elusive network that shook the nation. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Navigating Disasters As a country with many volcanoes, Japan has developed expertise and countermeasures. As we examine the threats volcanoes pose, we look at how Japan's disaster preparedness can protect lives worldwide. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 22:35 Time-lapse Japan Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level. With a mirror-like pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography. 22:40 Story Land in Classical Japanese 22:50 Mitateru-phose: Let's Change Perspectives! 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 The Professionals Pediatrician Kumon Kazuko runs a facility in Africa supporting the minds and bodies of children with special needs. This is the story of a Japanese doctor who has been a symbol of hope for 23 years. 23:55 Japanology Plus Mini In Japan, nostalgia is spreading for the Showa era (1926-1989). We introduce electronics, retro designs, and other elements of a period that many Japanese people consider the "good old days.".
2026-08-30 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Time And Tide Influential ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige's "100 Famous Views of Edo", a series of prints encoding his view of the changing face of Japan. 00:40 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. 00:45 Ninja Truth 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey Disaster training is advancing with digital technology. See how AR/VR technology is helping participants gain realistic experience about the movement of smoke in fires and the risks of a tsunami. 01:25 Design Museum Japan Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer) Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise. 01:30 Kabuki Kool Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance. 02:00 Documentary 360 In Sri Lanka, elephants are both feared and revered. In 2024, around 150 people and 400 elephants died in increasingly frequent encounters, which can force people to make life-altering decisions. 02:50 Nun's Seasonal Calendar In this episode, we learn about risshu and shosho, two dates of early autumn. The temple chefs show us how to prepare dishes using winter melon and share their recipe for a Japanese-style ratatouille. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Barakan Discovers NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 NHK World Selection 04:40 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 1-22. 04:50 Japanology Plus Mini Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. 04:55 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. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Cycle Around Japan 05:40 The Wakey Show A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Somewhere Street Known as the City of Angels, Puebla was founded during the Spanish colonial era in the mountains of central Mexico. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 EKIBEN JAPAN In the Aizu region in inner Fukushima, there's an ekiben with warm homegrown flavors, packed with the wisdom of those who survived through harsh winters and the bounty of the land. 07:25 Core Kyoto Mini Nishijin-ori, beauty synthesized in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 07:30 Easy Japanese For Work Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie Soe, from Myanmar, makes floral arrangements for TV. In a roleplay challenge, she asks for more information about the flowers that a client wants. 07:45 Zero Waste Life With falling demand and fewer occasions to wear kimonos, Tajiri Daichi turns discarded kimono fabric into stylish shoes, bringing tradition into everyday life and helping to keep it alive. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Documentary 360 In Sri Lanka, elephants are both feared and revered. In 2024, around 150 people and 400 elephants died in increasingly frequent encounters, which can force people to make life-altering decisions. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Barakan Discovers NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Somewhere Street Known as the City of Angels, Puebla was founded during the Spanish colonial era in the mountains of central Mexico. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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 NHK World Selection 12:40 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 1-22. 12:50 Japanology Plus Mini Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. 12:55 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. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 EKIBEN JAPAN In the Aizu region in inner Fukushima, there's an ekiben with warm homegrown flavors, packed with the wisdom of those who survived through harsh winters and the bounty of the land. 13:25 Core Kyoto Mini Nishijin-ori, beauty synthesized in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 13:30 Easy Japanese For Work Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie Soe, from Myanmar, makes floral arrangements for TV. In a roleplay challenge, she asks for more information about the flowers that a client wants. 13:45 Zero Waste Life With falling demand and fewer occasions to wear kimonos, Tajiri Daichi turns discarded kimono fabric into stylish shoes, bringing tradition into everyday life and helping to keep it alive. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Documentary 360 In Sri Lanka, elephants are both feared and revered. In 2024, around 150 people and 400 elephants died in increasingly frequent encounters, which can force people to make life-altering decisions. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Barakan Discovers NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Cycle Around Japan 16:40 The Wakey Show A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 NHK World Selection 17:40 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 1-22. 17:50 Japanology Plus Mini Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. 17:55 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. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Somewhere Street Known as the City of Angels, Puebla was founded during the Spanish colonial era in the mountains of central Mexico. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 EKIBEN JAPAN In the Aizu region in inner Fukushima, there's an ekiben with warm homegrown flavors, packed with the wisdom of those who survived through harsh winters and the bounty of the land. 19:25 Core Kyoto Mini Nishijin-ori, beauty synthesized in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 19:30 Easy Japanese For Work Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie Soe, from Myanmar, makes floral arrangements for TV. In a roleplay challenge, she asks for more information about the flowers that a client wants. 19:45 Zero Waste Life With falling demand and fewer occasions to wear kimonos, Tajiri Daichi turns discarded kimono fabric into stylish shoes, bringing tradition into everyday life and helping to keep it alive. 20:00 Documentary 360 In Sri Lanka, elephants are both feared and revered. In 2024, around 150 people and 400 elephants died in increasingly frequent encounters, which can force people to make life-altering decisions. 20:50 Nun's Seasonal Calendar In this episode, we learn about risshu and shosho, two dates of early autumn. The temple chefs show us how to prepare dishes using winter melon and share their recipe for a Japanese-style ratatouille. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Barakan Discovers NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 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 NHK World Selection 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 1-22. 23:50 Japanology Plus Mini Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. We look at the history and evolution of this space at the heart of every Japanese home. 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.
2026-08-31 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 EKIBEN JAPAN In the Aizu region in inner Fukushima, there's an ekiben with warm homegrown flavors, packed with the wisdom of those who survived through harsh winters and the bounty of the land. 00:25 Core Kyoto Mini Nishijin-ori, beauty synthesized in a Kyoto brocade. Dive deep into the beauty of the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation. 00:30 Easy Japanese For Work Today: asking for further information. Khine Mie Mie Soe, from Myanmar, makes floral arrangements for TV. In a roleplay challenge, she asks for more information about the flowers that a client wants. 00:45 Zero Waste Life With falling demand and fewer occasions to wear kimonos, Tajiri Daichi turns discarded kimono fabric into stylish shoes, bringing tradition into everyday life and helping to keep it alive. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Somewhere Street Known as the City of Angels, Puebla was founded during the Spanish colonial era in the mountains of central Mexico. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Chatroom Japan Maxine is a university student. She joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school. This experience changed her life. 02:15 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Wind power helps fight climate change. But as turbines spread across land and sea, birds face growing risks. This episode explores impacts and mitigation measures to protect birds and the climate. 02:25 Design Museum Japan Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer) Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise. 02:30 The Factory Wonders We visit a factory in Hamamatsu, where they use technology, hand craft, and finely tuned instinct to make keyboard harmonicas (a.k.a. "melodicas") for everyone from schoolchildren to pro musicians. 02:55 Time-lapse Japan A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 The Seasons Of Yamato 03:15 Bosai: An Educational Journey Disaster training is advancing with digital technology. See how AR/VR technology is helping participants gain realistic experience about the movement of smoke in fires and the risks of a tsunami. 03:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to mouth. Explore the unique culture behind them. 03:40 Easy Japanese #36 From what time to what time can we use the bath? / To ask when something is open or available, put "wa" after the name of something, then "nan-ji kara nan-ji made desu ka.". 03:45 Culture Crossroads In response to a serious labor shortage, Japan's taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers. The program introduces the efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this. 03:55 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. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Seasoning the Seasons 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Darwin's Amazing Animals 05:55 Time-lapse Japan Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level. With a mirror-like pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Hometown Stories 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 The Factory Wonders We visit a factory in Hamamatsu, where they use technology, hand craft, and finely tuned instinct to make keyboard harmonicas (a.k.a. "melodicas") for everyone from schoolchildren to pro musicians. 07:55 Time-lapse Japan A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse. 08:00 Newsline Asia 24 08:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to mouth. Explore the unique culture behind them. 08:40 Easy Japanese #36 From what time to what time can we use the bath? / To ask when something is open or available, put "wa" after the name of something, then "nan-ji kara nan-ji made desu ka.". 08:45 Culture Crossroads In response to a serious labor shortage, Japan's taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers. The program introduces the efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this. 08:55 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. 09:00 Newsline Asia 24 09:30 Seasoning the Seasons 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Hometown Stories 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Journeys in Japan In Kaga (Ishikawa) and Takaoka (Fukui), Kyle Card discovers the legacy of the kitamaebune trading ships. 12:00 NHK News 7 12:30 The Factory Wonders We visit a factory in Hamamatsu, where they use technology, hand craft, and finely tuned instinct to make keyboard harmonicas (a.k.a. "melodicas") for everyone from schoolchildren to pro musicians. 12:55 Time-lapse Japan A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse. 13:00 Newsroom Tokyo 13:28 Direct Talk Fujimoto Akio's film "LOST LAND," about Rohingya siblings in a refugee camp who embark on a perilous journey, was honored at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. He talks about his passion for filmmaking. 13:43 Culture Crossroads In response to a serious labor shortage, Japan's taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers. The program introduces the efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this. 13:55 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. 14:00 Newsroom Tokyo 14:30 Dive in Tokyo Hinohara is a mountain village located along the border between Tokyo and Yamanashi Prefecture. We explore its ridge trails, which served as a lifeline for local settlements throughout the centuries. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Seasoning the Seasons 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Medical Frontiers High blood pressure can cause serious diseases. Long-term studies in Japan reveal the importance of tracking sleep-time blood pressure and fluctuations. We share tips for controlling blood pressure. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 The Factory Wonders We visit a factory in Hamamatsu, where they use technology, hand craft, and finely tuned instinct to make keyboard harmonicas (a.k.a. "melodicas") for everyone from schoolchildren to pro musicians. 17:55 Time-lapse Japan A centuries-old eel catching technique. Bridges designed to be submerged in the river. Locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the Shimanto. See this mighty river in time-lapse. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Hometown Stories 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to mouth. Explore the unique culture behind them. 19:40 Easy Japanese #36 From what time to what time can we use the bath? / To ask when something is open or available, put "wa" after the name of something, then "nan-ji kara nan-ji made desu ka.". 19:45 Culture Crossroads In response to a serious labor shortage, Japan's taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers. The program introduces the efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this. 19:55 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. 20:00 Newsroom Tokyo 20:28 Direct Talk Fujimoto Akio's film "LOST LAND," about Rohingya siblings in a refugee camp who embark on a perilous journey, was honored at the 2025 Venice Film Festival. He talks about his passion for filmmaking. 20:43 Nun's Seasonal Calendar In this episode, we learn about the fall chrysanthemum festival and the autumnal equinox, or shubun. The nuns enjoy sushi, salad, and dumplings made specially for the occasion. 20:55 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. 21:00 The Business Keyhole On this episode, we take a peek behind the scenes of one of daily life's most trusted allies - supermarkets! Join us as we explore the secrets of the deli section and see how it evolved in Japan. 21:23 One in Every Japanese 1 in 50 families have lost a child during pregnancy or soon after birth. A couple who lost their second son when two hours old talks about their grief and sorrow, a topic often not discussed in Japan. 21:30 Seasoning the Seasons 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Medical Frontiers High blood pressure can cause serious diseases. Long-term studies in Japan reveal the importance of tracking sleep-time blood pressure and fluctuations. We share tips for controlling blood pressure. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Bosai: An Educational Journey Disaster training is advancing with digital technology. See how AR/VR technology is helping participants gain realistic experience about the movement of smoke in fires and the risks of a tsunami. 23:45 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Wind power helps fight climate change. But as turbines spread across land and sea, birds face growing risks. This episode explores impacts and mitigation measures to protect birds and the climate. 23:55 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.
2026-09-01 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to mouth. Explore the unique culture behind them. 00:40 Easy Japanese #36 From what time to what time can we use the bath? / To ask when something is open or available, put "wa" after the name of something, then "nan-ji kara nan-ji made desu ka.". 00:45 Culture Crossroads In response to a serious labor shortage, Japan's taxi industry is hiring more and more foreign drivers. The program introduces the efforts by both the government and taxi companies to facilitate this. 00:55 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. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Hometown Stories 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:30 Journeys in Japan David Conklin explores Nagoya's food culture, known for its rich flavor profile. He savors grilled eel, noodles, shrimp sandwiches and more. He finds surprises in coffee shops and a miso brewery. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Dining with the Chef Discover the rich flavors of sanga-yaki, a traditional fisherman's dish made with freshly minced horse mackerel. Chef Saito also makes a delicate fish ball soup. Both dishes are ideal with rice. 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:30 Document 72 Hours A yakiniku grilled meat restaurant in Tokyo's busy Shinbashi district is tailored to solo diners. Why do these customers prefer to eat alone? For three days, we got down to the meat of the matter. 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:30 Medical Frontiers High blood pressure can cause serious diseases. Long-term studies in Japan reveal the importance of tracking sleep-time blood pressure and fluctuations. We share tips for controlling blood pressure. 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:30 Activate Your Japanese 06:45 Dig More Japan! 06:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Sukiyaki-style Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry over Rice Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Journeys in Japan David Conklin explores Nagoya's food culture, known for its rich flavor profile. He savors grilled eel, noodles, shrimp sandwiches and more. He finds surprises in coffee shops and a miso brewery. 08:00 Newsline Asia 24 08:30 Dining with the Chef Discover the rich flavors of sanga-yaki, a traditional fisherman's dish made with freshly minced horse mackerel. Chef Saito also makes a delicate fish ball soup. Both dishes are ideal with rice. 09:00 Newsline Asia 24 09:30 Document 72 Hours A yakiniku grilled meat restaurant in Tokyo's busy Shinbashi district is tailored to solo diners. Why do these customers prefer to eat alone? For three days, we got down to the meat of the matter. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Activate Your Japanese 10:45 Bosai: An Educational Journey Disaster training is advancing with digital technology. See how AR/VR technology is helping participants gain realistic experience about the movement of smoke in fires and the risks of a tsunami. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Medical Frontiers High blood pressure can cause serious diseases. Long-term studies in Japan reveal the importance of tracking sleep-time blood pressure and fluctuations. We share tips for controlling blood pressure. 12:00 NHK News 7 12:30 Darwin's Amazing Animals 12:55 Time-lapse Japan Kamikochi is a beautiful mountainous region in Nagano Prefecture that's 1,500m above sea level. With a mirror-like pond and rime ice, see the frozen beauty of Kamikochi through time-lapse photography. 13:00 Newsroom Tokyo 13:28 Direct Talk Matsumoto Toshihide delivers toothbrushes to children who fled Myanmar and live in evacuation shelters that lack proper medical facilities. He talks about protecting their lives through oral care. 13:43 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to mouth. Explore the unique culture behind them. 13:55 Easy Japanese #36 From what time to what time can we use the bath? / To ask when something is open or available, put "wa" after the name of something, then "nan-ji kara nan-ji made desu ka.". 14:00 Newsroom Tokyo 14:30 Dining with the Chef Discover the rich flavors of sanga-yaki, a traditional fisherman's dish made with freshly minced horse mackerel. Chef Saito also makes a delicate fish ball soup. Both dishes are ideal with rice. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Document 72 Hours A yakiniku grilled meat restaurant in Tokyo's busy Shinbashi district is tailored to solo diners. Why do these customers prefer to eat alone? For three days, we got down to the meat of the matter. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Science View Tiny nematodes can survive in harsh environments, regenerate damaged tissue, and make decisions. They're being studied for hints about new medicines. We'll also look at recycled concrete. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Journeys in Japan David Conklin explores Nagoya's food culture, known for its rich flavor profile. He savors grilled eel, noodles, shrimp sandwiches and more. He finds surprises in coffee shops and a miso brewery. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Activate Your Japanese 18:45 Dig More Japan! 18:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Sukiyaki-style Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry over Rice Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes! 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:30 Dining with the Chef Discover the rich flavors of sanga-yaki, a traditional fisherman's dish made with freshly minced horse mackerel. Chef Saito also makes a delicate fish ball soup. Both dishes are ideal with rice. 20:00 Newsroom Tokyo 20:28 Direct Talk Matsumoto Toshihide delivers toothbrushes to children who fled Myanmar and live in evacuation shelters that lack proper medical facilities. He talks about protecting their lives through oral care. 20:43 On the Wings Fly over northern Japan in autumn on a plane! Hop onboard a flight from Tokyo to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, and see the beautiful mountains in full autumnal foliage from 40,000 feet in the air. 20:48 National Parks Of Japan Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends. 20:55 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. 21:00 Documentary 360 NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia. 21:30 Document 72 Hours A yakiniku grilled meat restaurant in Tokyo's busy Shinbashi district is tailored to solo diners. Why do these customers prefer to eat alone? For three days, we got down to the meat of the matter. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 Science View Tiny nematodes can survive in harsh environments, regenerate damaged tissue, and make decisions. They're being studied for hints about new medicines. We'll also look at recycled concrete. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Journeys in Japan David Conklin explores Nagoya's food culture, known for its rich flavor profile. He savors grilled eel, noodles, shrimp sandwiches and more. He finds surprises in coffee shops and a miso brewery.
2026-09-02 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:30 Dining with the Chef Discover the rich flavors of sanga-yaki, a traditional fisherman's dish made with freshly minced horse mackerel. Chef Saito also makes a delicate fish ball soup. Both dishes are ideal with rice. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:30 Activate Your Japanese 01:45 Dig More Japan! 01:55 Dining With the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Sukiyaki-style Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry over Rice Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!