2025-02-04 00:00 Newsline Asia 24 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 00:30 Dining With The Chef Start your day with Chef Rika's Japanese breakfast toast! Featured recipes: (1) Tuna-Mayo and Nori Toast, (2) Anko and Butter Toast, (3) Julienne Vegetable Soup. 01:00 Newsline Asia 24 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 01:30 Document 72 Hours A shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to a deity believed to control the weather - for three days in autumn, a season of fickle weather in Japan, we ask people why they want divine help for sunny skies. 02:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 02:15 Newsline Biz Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests. 02:23 Japan From Above: Up Close This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. 02:30 Deeper Look Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics. 02:45 Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life Fire Tornadoes: A major earthquake struck Japan on the 1st of September, 1923 - the Great Kanto Earthquake left an estimated 105,000 people dead or missing, yet most victims perished in fires. Why? 03:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 03:15 Direct Talk Nakamura Noburo is the CEO of a prosthetics manufacturer that invented the world's first silicone rubber insole - he explains the many ways his company offers support for disability and illness. 03:30 Medical Frontiers Nasal congestion could be a sign of sinusitis which may lead to ear infections or even blindness - Japan's top nasal surgery hospital uses advanced equipment to perform sinus surgeries safely. 04:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 04:18 Newsline Biz Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests. 04:30 Journeys In Japan Vincent Ng heads into the mountains to the remote village of Shiiba and explores a way of life adapted to steep slopes with unique architecture, slash-and-burn farming, hunting and sacred rituals. 05:00 Newsroom Tokyo This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 05:27 Newsline In Depth Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world. 05:40 Direct Talk Muta Yoca is an artist whose vibrant and dynamic pieces are based on the Kutani-yaki style of ceramics - we speak with Muta about her global popularity and how she creates art. 05:55 Ukiyo-e Edo-Life The Star Festival: For the annual Tanabata Star Festival, families across Edo flew bamboo stalks adorned with strips of paper and ornaments representing wishes - we examine what their wishes tell us. 06:00 Newsroom Tokyo This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 06:30 Dining With The Chef Start your day with Chef Rika's Japanese breakfast toast! Featured recipes: (1) Tuna-Mayo and Nori Toast, (2) Anko and Butter Toast, (3) Julienne Vegetable Soup. 07:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 07:15 Newsline In Depth Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world. 07:30 Document 72 Hours A shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to a deity believed to control the weather - for three days in autumn, a season of fickle weather in Japan, we ask people why they want divine help for sunny skies. 08:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 08:15 Newsline In Depth Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world. 08:30 Science View From regulating the body's internal clock to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another! 09:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 09:15 Newsline In Depth Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world. 09:30 Journeys In Japan Vincent Ng heads into the mountains to the remote village of Shiiba and explores a way of life adapted to steep slopes with unique architecture, slash-and-burn farming, hunting and sacred rituals. 10:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 10:15 Direct Talk Muta Yoca is an artist whose vibrant and dynamic pieces are based on the Kutani-yaki style of ceramics - we speak with Muta about her global popularity and how she creates art. 10:30 Deeper Look Experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue with a first-class guest on current affairs topics. 10:45 Dig More Japan! 10:55 The Seasons Of Yamato 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:15 Newsline In Depth 11:30 Dining With The Chef 12:00 Newsroom Tokyo 12:27 Newsline In Depth 12:40 Direct Talk 12:55 Ukiyo-e Edo-Life 13:00 Biz Stream 13:30 Document 72 Hours 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:18 Newsline Biz 14:30 Science View 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:18 Newsline Biz 15:30 Journeys In Japan 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:18 Newsline Biz 16:30 Dining With The Chef 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:15 Ukiyo-e Edo-Life 17:20 Time-Lapse Japan 17:25 Japan From Above: Up Close 17:30 Deeper Look 17:45 Dig More Japan! 17:55 The Seasons Of Yamato 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:15 Newsline In Depth 18:30 Dive In Tokyo 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:15 Direct Talk 19:30 NHK World Selection 19:45 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to ghosts. Explore the unique culture behind them. 19:55 Core Kyoto Mini A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest. 20:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 20:15 Newsline In Depth Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world. 20:30 Frontrunners Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions - Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones and build a new aerial infrastructure. 21:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 21:15 Newsline In Depth Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world. 21:30 Science View From regulating the body's internal clock to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another! 22:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 22:15 Newsline In Depth Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world. 22:30 Kabuki Kool Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery. 23:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 23:15 Direct Talk Malaysian journalist Ian Yee investigates social issues and hidden crimes - he has shown the power of independent media by exposing child prostitution and drug trade networks. Hear his vital insights. 23:30 Dive In Tokyo Home to manga, anime and toy stores, the Nakano neighbourhood is famous for its subculture spirit - as we explore, we discover its rich past as a dog sanctuary, blossom-viewing spot and military hub.
2025-02-05 00:00 Newsline Asia 24 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 00:30 NHK World Selection 00:45 Magical Japanese The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to ghosts. Explore the unique culture behind them. 00:55 Core Kyoto Mini A festival of floats decorated with locally grown vegetables parades the streets in early October in gratitude for an abundant harvest. 01:00 Newsline Asia 24 This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia. 01:30 Frontrunners Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions - Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones and build a new aerial infrastructure. 02:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 02:15 Newsline Biz Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests. 02:23 Japan From Above: Up Close This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. 02:30 Kabuki Kool Explore the fascinating conventions and traditions of kabuki. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explains the origins and meanings of kabuki's unique make-up, its onnagata techniques, and stage machinery. 03:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 03:15 Direct Talk Cambodian mental health expert Chhim Sotheara tells us about his distinctly Asian methods of healing the many people said to be still suffering the psychological after-effects of the 1970s genocide. 03:30 Science View From regulating the body's internal clock to possibly curing Parkinson's disease, mushrooms have been revealing one amazing ability after another! 04:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 04:18 Newsline Biz Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests. 04:30 Dive In Tokyo 05:00 Newsroom Tokyo 05:27 Newsline In Depth 05:40 Direct Talk 05:55 Ukiyo-e Edo-Life 06:00 Newsroom Tokyo 06:30 NHK World Selection 06:45 Magical Japanese 06:55 Core Kyoto Mini 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:15 Newsline In Depth 07:30 Frontrunners 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:15 Newsline In Depth 08:30 Trails To Oishii Tokyo 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:15 Newsline In Depth 09:30 Dive In Tokyo 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:15 Direct Talk 10:30 Kabuki Kool 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:15 Newsline In Depth 11:30 NHK World Selection 11:45 Magical Japanese 11:55 Core Kyoto Mini 12:00 Newsroom Tokyo 12:27 Newsline In Depth 12:40 Direct Talk 12:55 Ukiyo-e Edo-Life 13:00 Today's Close-Up 13:30 Frontrunners 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:18 Newsline Biz 14:30 Trails To Oishii Tokyo 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:18 Newsline Biz 15:30 Dive In Tokyo 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:18 Newsline Biz 16:30 Ninja Truth 16:45 Magical Japanese 16:55 Core Kyoto Mini 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:15 Ukiyo-e Edo-Life 17:20 Okinawa 17:25 Japan From Above: Up Close 17:30 Kabuki Kool 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:15 Newsline In Depth 18:30 Core Kyoto 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:15 Direct Talk 19:30 Design X Stories 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:15 Newsline In Depth 20:30 Japanology Plus 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:15 Newsline In Depth 21:30 Trails To Oishii Tokyo 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:15 Newsline In Depth 22:30 Lunch On! 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:15 Direct Talk 23:30 Core Kyoto
2025-02-06 00:00 Newsline Asia 24 00:30 Design X Stories 01:00 Newsline Asia 24 01:30 Japanology Plus 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:15 Newsline Biz 02:23 Japan From Above: Up Close 02:30 Lunch On! We visit a Hakata ori textile manufacturer with over 160 years of history as we explore the kimono sash designs created by their youngest worker and check out the bento lunch she makes for herself. 03:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 03:15 Direct Talk At 9, Nalleli Cobo, her mom, and their community began battling toxic oil drilling. In 2020, LA Council passed the 'Phase-Out' resolution. We talked to Cobo about her unwavering passion for the cause. 03:30 Trails To Oishii Tokyo Kabocha (squash) - over 160 types are grown in Japan, many of them native. We visit passionate kabocha farmers across the country, including those utilising grape trellises and long ripening methods. 04:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 04:18 Newsline Biz Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests. 04:30 Core Kyoto Straw is important in rituals at Shinto shrines dedicated to the deity of rice - twisted straw ropes welcome the new year deity, and an artisan makes straw craftwork that binds urban and rural life. 05:00 Newsroom Tokyo This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 05:27 Newsline In Depth Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world. 05:40 Direct Talk Activist Satish Kumar returns to Hiroshima after 60 years to meet Kiriake Chieko, a hibakusha and member of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organisation Nihon Hidankyo, and younger advocates for peace. 05:55 Ukiyo-e Edo-Life Unruly Catfish: Japan is seismically active - the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those deemed responsible. 06:00 Newsroom Tokyo This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 06:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Design Hunting in Toyama. Toyama on the Sea of Japan is home to wood carving, glasswork and historic bronze casting - discover how artisans use design to create for modern lifestyles. 07:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 07:15 Newsline In Depth Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world. 07:30 Japanology Plus It's a 20th anniversary special! Presenters and viewers join Peter Barakan to look back at some highlights. Part two features fans from around the world discussing great moments from the show's past. 08:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 08:15 Newsline In Depth Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world. 08:30 Japan Railway Journal Retired railway cars often end up in museums or parks to be appreciated after their service, but some are abandoned and unable to be maintained - see preservation efforts being made in Hokkaido. 09:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 09:15 Newsline In Depth Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world. 09:30 Core Kyoto Straw is important in rituals at Shinto shrines dedicated to the deity of rice - twisted straw ropes welcome the new year deity, and an artisan makes straw craftwork that binds urban and rural life. 10:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 10:15 Direct Talk Activist Satish Kumar returns to Hiroshima after 60 years to meet Kiriake Chieko, a hibakusha and member of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organisation Nihon Hidankyo, and younger advocates for peace. 10:30 Lunch On! We visit a Hakata ori textile manufacturer with over 160 years of history as we explore the kimono sash designs created by their youngest worker and check out the bento lunch she makes for herself. 11:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 11:15 Newsline In Depth Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world. 11:30 Design X Stories Today's theme: Design Hunting in Toyama. Toyama on the Sea of Japan is home to wood carving, glasswork and historic bronze casting - discover how artisans use design to create for modern lifestyles. 12:00 Newsroom Tokyo This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them. 12:27 Newsline In Depth Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan as well as other parts of Asia and around the world. 12:40 Direct Talk At 9, Nalleli Cobo, her mom, and their community began battling toxic oil drilling. In 2020, LA Council passed the 'Phase-Out' resolution. We talked to Cobo about her unwavering passion for the cause. 12:55 Ukiyo-e Edo-Life Unruly Catfish: Japan is seismically active - the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those deemed responsible. 13:00 Japan's Top Inventions The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: automatic door sensors and banknote printing machines. 13:30 Japanology Plus It's a 20th anniversary special! Presenters and viewers join Peter Barakan to look back at some highlights. Part two features fans from around the world discussing great moments from the show's past. 14:00 NHK Newsline NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia. 14:18 Newsline Biz Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news with added analysis from studio guests. 14:30 Japan Railway Journal 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:18 Newsline Biz 15:30 Core Kyoto