2026-05-04 00:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 00:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 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 bow and arrow. Explore the unique culture behind them. 00:40 Easy Japanese #19 I'd like a pair of gloves. / Tell store clerks what you want by putting "ga hoshiin desu ga" after the name of the item. 00:45 Culture Crossroads A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. This helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called "one-day chefs," to get involved in Japanese society. 00:55 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. 01:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 01:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 01:30 Seasoning the Seasons This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 02:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 02:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 02:30 Hometown Stories Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others. 02:57 Satoyama Kitchen Diary At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. 03:02 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 03:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 03:30 Journeys in Japan Michael Keida explores the inspiring beauty and mystical sacred places along the Iseji route of the Kumano Kodo while fast hiking. 04:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 04:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 04:30 The Factory Wonders This time, we explore a Nanbu ironware factory blending traditional molds and casting techniques with modern design. See masterful skills and a president's passion for ironware reimagined for today. 04:55 Time-Lapse Japan Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth. 05:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 05:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 05:28 Direct Talk In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year. How does he design games that captivate players around the world? 05:43 Culture Crossroads A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. This helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called "one-day chefs," to get involved in Japanese society. 05:55 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. 06:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 06:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 06:30 Dive in Tokyo Tateishi is a riverside neighborhood in eastern Tokyo that developed as a center of manufacturing. We learn about the local dyeing and toy industries and explore an old-fashioned shopping arcade. 07:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 07:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 07:30 Seasoning the Seasons This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 08:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 08:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 08:30 Medical Frontiers Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health checkups since the 1960s. Using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings. 09:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 09:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 09:30 The Factory Wonders This time, we explore a Nanbu ironware factory blending traditional molds and casting techniques with modern design. See masterful skills and a president's passion for ironware reimagined for today. 09:55 Time-Lapse Japan Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth. 10:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 10:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 10:30 Hometown Stories Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others. 10:57 Satoyama Kitchen Diary At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. 11:02 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 11:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 11:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to bow and arrow. Explore the unique culture behind them. 11:40 Easy Japanese #19 I'd like a pair of gloves. / Tell store clerks what you want by putting "ga hoshiin desu ga" after the name of the item. 11:45 Culture Crossroads A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. This helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called "one-day chefs," to get involved in Japanese society. 11:55 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. 12:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 12:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 12:28 Direct Talk In July 2025, Hayashi Hisashi became the first Japanese winner of a prestigious German award for the best board game of the year. How does he design games that captivate players around the world? 12:43 DOSUKOI Sumo Salon 33 wins over 45 bouts in 3 tournaments is one benchmark for promotion to Ozeki, but some have advanced with just 28 wins while others failed despite 35. Explore the stories behind these promotions. 12:48 One in Every Japanese 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 12:55 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. 13:00 Saving the Grain Extreme weather has wrought havoc on Japan's rice paddies. The farmers face an ultimatum: adapt, or lose their livelihoods. 13:30 Seasoning the Seasons This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. 14:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 14:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 14:30 Medical Frontiers Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health checkups since the 1960s. Using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings. 15:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 15:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 15:30 BOSAI The historic city of Kyoto faces threats of landslides and post-earthquake fires. What modern systems defend this ancient city from natural disasters? 15:45 Impacts: Climates Change the World Global warming leads to widespread famine. By the end of the century, it is predicted that yields of maize, soybeans, and wheat may fall by 30-40%. We examine the scientific data on this global issue. 15:55 Time-Lapse Japan Since ancient times, safflowers grown in Yonezawa have been used to dye fabric a deep red color associated with the sun. Experience its mysterious, vivid beauty through time-lapse footage. 16:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 16:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 16:30 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to bow and arrow. Explore the unique culture behind them. 16:40 Easy Japanese #19 I'd like a pair of gloves. / Tell store clerks what you want by putting "ga hoshiin desu ga" after the name of the item. 16:45 Culture Crossroads A popular cafe in Osaka offers international dishes on a day-by-day rotating basis. This helps the foreign residents who prepare them, called "one-day chefs," to get involved in Japanese society. 16:55 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. 17:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 17:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 17:30 Hometown Stories Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others. 17:57 Satoyama Kitchen Diary At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. 18:02 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 18:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 18:30 Journeys in Japan Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! 19:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 19:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 19:30 Dining With The Chef Learn how to cook tempura at home. Chef Saito demonstrates the techniques needed to make crispy tempura using mountain vegetables of spring. 20:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 20:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 20:30 Document 72 Hours Locals have slurped down bowls of noodles at a 24-hour ramen restaurant in Fukuoka for five decades. For three days, we asked customers why this simple ramen is more than just a cheap meal. 21:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 21:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 21:30 Medical Frontiers Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health checkups since the 1960s. Using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings. 22:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 22:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 22:30 Activate Your Japanese Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan. 22:45 Dig More Japan! NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts a variety of programs with over 50 titles. This program "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture. 22:55 Dining with the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! 23:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 23:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 23:30 Journeys in Japan Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!
2026-05-05 00:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 00:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 00:30 Dining With The Chef Learn how to cook tempura at home. Chef Saito demonstrates the techniques needed to make crispy tempura using mountain vegetables of spring. 01:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 01:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 01:30 Document 72 Hours Locals have slurped down bowls of noodles at a 24-hour ramen restaurant in Fukuoka for five decades. For three days, we asked customers why this simple ramen is more than just a cheap meal. 02:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 02:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 02:30 Activate Your Japanese Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan. 02:45 BOSAI The historic city of Kyoto faces threats of landslides and post-earthquake fires. What modern systems defend this ancient city from natural disasters? 03:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 03:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 03:30 Medical Frontiers Hisayama Town in southern Japan has held health checkups since the 1960s. Using this data, Kyushu University identified two markers linked to early dementia. We present the latest findings. 04:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 04:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 04:30 Darwin's Amazing Animals It's the world's fastest land animal. But that rarely helps in Africa's bush where the cheetah thrives. Let's discover some of its amazing hunting techniques, including what looks like teleporting! 04:55 Time-lapse Journey The Amakusa region has over 120 islands and is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed. See Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography. 05:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 05:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 05:28 Direct Talk In July 2025, Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition. He talks about his swift rise to success, and explains how he comes up with original tricks. 05:43 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to bow and arrow. Explore the unique culture behind them. 05:55 Easy Japanese #19 I'd like a pair of gloves. / Tell store clerks what you want by putting "ga hoshiin desu ga" after the name of the item. 06:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 06:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 06:30 Dining With The Chef Learn how to cook tempura at home. Chef Saito demonstrates the techniques needed to make crispy tempura using mountain vegetables of spring. 07:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 07:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 07:30 Document 72 Hours Locals have slurped down bowls of noodles at a 24-hour ramen restaurant in Fukuoka for five decades. For three days, we asked customers why this simple ramen is more than just a cheap meal. 08:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 08:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 08:30 Science View Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers. 09:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 09:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 09:30 Journeys in Japan Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! 10:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 10:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 10:30 Activate Your Japanese Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan. 10:45 Dig More Japan! NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts a variety of programs with over 50 titles. This program "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture. 10:55 Dining with the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! 11:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 11:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 11:30 Dining With The Chef Learn how to cook tempura at home. Chef Saito demonstrates the techniques needed to make crispy tempura using mountain vegetables of spring. 12:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 12:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 12:28 Direct Talk In July 2025, Ibuki became the first Japanese winner of the world's most prestigious magic competition. He talks about his swift rise to success, and explains how he comes up with original tricks. 12:43 DOSUKOI Sumo Salon This technique has been used in clutch moments in some historic bouts. We learn how it's different from the overarm throw and hear secrets of how it's done from the masters! 12:48 One in Every Japanese 1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner. 12:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible. 13:00 Japan in Focus NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan. 13:30 Document 72 Hours Locals have slurped down bowls of noodles at a 24-hour ramen restaurant in Fukuoka for five decades. For three days, we asked customers why this simple ramen is more than just a cheap meal. 14:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 14:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 14:30 Science View Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers. 15:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 15:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 15:30 Journeys in Japan Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! 16:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 16:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 16:30 Dining With The Chef Learn how to cook tempura at home. Chef Saito demonstrates the techniques needed to make crispy tempura using mountain vegetables of spring. 17:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 17:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 17:30 Activate Your Japanese Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on "senpai" in Japan. 17:45 Dig More Japan! NHK WORLD-JAPAN broadcasts a variety of programs with over 50 titles. This program "Dig More Japan" will extract the essence of these programs and further deepen the charm of Japanese culture. 17:55 Dining with the Chef Mini Featured recipe: Cherry Blossom-shaped Crab Rice/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes! 18:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 18:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 18:30 Dive in Tokyo Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way. 19:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 19:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 19:30 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 19:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: laser flaw inspection systems. 20:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 20:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 20:30 Frontrunners Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle. She works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle, enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques. 21:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 21:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 21:30 Science View Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers. 22:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 22:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 22:30 NHK WORLD TV Special Program A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 23:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 23:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 23:30 Dive in Tokyo Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Join us on a journey to historic old towns and encounter many fun surprises along the way.
2026-05-06 00:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 00:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 00:30 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 00:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: laser flaw inspection systems. 01:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 01:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 01:30 Frontrunners Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle. She works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle, enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques. 02:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 02:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 02:30 NHK WORLD TV Special Program A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 03:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 03:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 03:30 Science View Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers. 04:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 04:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 04:30 BOSAI The historic city of Kyoto faces threats of landslides and post-earthquake fires. What modern systems defend this ancient city from natural disasters? 04:45 Impacts: Climates Change the World Global warming leads to widespread famine. By the end of the century, it is predicted that yields of maize, soybeans, and wheat may fall by 30-40%. We examine the scientific data on this global issue. 04:55 Time-Lapse Japan Since ancient times, safflowers grown in Yonezawa have been used to dye fabric a deep red color associated with the sun. Experience its mysterious, vivid beauty through time-lapse footage. 05:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 05:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 05:28 Direct Talk Leading Japanese dancer and choreographer Kondo Ryohei served as director of the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Deaflympics in November 2025. He talks about the potential of physical expression. 05:43 DOSUKOI Sumo Salon 33 wins over 45 bouts in 3 tournaments is one benchmark for promotion to Ozeki, but some have advanced with just 28 wins while others failed despite 35. Explore the stories behind these promotions. 05:48 One in Every Japanese 1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work. 05:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible. 06:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 06:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 06:30 Direct Talk Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world. 06:45 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: laser flaw inspection systems. 07:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 07:10 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 07:30 Frontrunners Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle. 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Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 09:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 09:30 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 10:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 10:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 10:30 Backstage Japan A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 11:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 11:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 11:30 Core Kyoto The imperial court 1200 years ago used cloth dyed with the colors of prayer, many of which are lost to time. Some today are fascinated with these forgotten colors and are attempting to revive them. 12:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 12:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 12:28 Direct Talk In June 2025, Kobayashi Yoshitsugu published a trailblazing paper, illuminating the evolutionary process of large tyrannosaurs. He explains how such research helps us consider the future of humanity. 12:43 DOSUKOI Sumo Salon This time, a technique involving clamping the opponent's shoulder then pulling them down. We take a close look and examine why the under shoulder swing down is becoming more popular! 12:48 One in Every Japanese 1 in 2 don't drink in Japan, where intense social drinking is normal. Through interviews of drinkers and non-drinkers we hear both sides, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar. 12:55 Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove. 13:00 Hometown Stories Stories about people, stories about life. Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others. 13:27 Satoyama Kitchen Diary At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. 13:32 Japanology Plus Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan. 14:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 14:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 14:30 Japan Railway Journal The JR Geibi Line has begun running extra trains as talks commence regarding the line's future. See the local governments' response to the added trains and their efforts to keep the line open. 15:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 15:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 15:30 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 16:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 16:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 16:30 Core Kyoto The imperial court 1200 years ago used cloth dyed with the colors of prayer, many of which are lost to time. Some today are fascinated with these forgotten colors and are attempting to revive them. 17:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 17:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 17:30 Backstage Japan A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 18:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 18:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 18:30 Japan in Focus NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan. 19:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 19:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 19:30 Asia Insight The indigenous Taroko people are taking the stage to perform traditional songs and dances to entice visitors back to their famed Taroko Gorge after being impacted by a major earthquake in April 2024. 20:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 20:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 20:30 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 21:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 21:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 21:30 Japan Railway Journal The JR Geibi Line has begun running extra trains as talks commence regarding the line's future. See the local governments' response to the added trains and their efforts to keep the line open. 22:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 22:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 22:30 GRAND SUMO Preview NHK WORLD-JAPAN will air its Grand Sumo preview for the tourney starting().Our reporter visits the city to meet wrestlers and find out their secret of winning. 23:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 23:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 23:30 Japan in Focus NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan.
2026-05-08 00:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 00:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English. 00:30 Asia Insight The indigenous Taroko people are taking the stage to perform traditional songs and dances to entice visitors back to their famed Taroko Gorge after being impacted by a major earthquake in April 2024. 01:00 NHK Newsline NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together. 01:15 NHK World Selection A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.