2026-06-18 00:00 Newsline Asia 24 00:30 Core Kyoto 01:00 Newsline Asia 24 01:30 Japanology Plus How do we deal with modern clutter? From clever decluttering techniques in tiny homes to refined organization methods practiced by experts, we explore the Japanese sense of beauty in tidying up. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:30 Backstage Japan Join us for an exciting journey through the history of Japan's railroads, as we explore exhibitions delving into the Shinkansen, steam locomotives, and other archival gems. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 04:00 NHK News 7 04:30 NHK World Selection 05:00 Newsroom Tokyo 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 Century Signboards A 100-year-old cafe born out of the friendship between Brazil and Japan. Coffee there is so great that it was even loved by superstar John Lennon. 05:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life We attend a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types. Lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary V.I.P. 06:00 Newsroom Tokyo 06:30 Core Kyoto 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Japanology Plus How do we deal with modern clutter? From clever decluttering techniques in tiny homes to refined organization methods practiced by experts, we explore the Japanese sense of beauty in tidying up. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Japan Railway Journal In regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowplows in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's snow country. 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 NHK World Selection 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Backstage Japan Join us for an exciting journey through the history of Japan's railroads, as we explore exhibitions delving into the Shinkansen, steam locomotives, and other archival gems. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Core Kyoto 12:00 Newsroom Tokyo 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 Century Signboards Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce. 12:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life Summer is winding down, and tonight down by Edo Bay the streets are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers, and revelers. It's getting late, but this party is just getting started. 13:00 Hometown Stories 13:27 Satoyama Kitchen Diary 13:30 Japanology Plus How do we deal with modern clutter? From clever decluttering techniques in tiny homes to refined organization methods practiced by experts, we explore the Japanese sense of beauty in tidying up. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:30 Japan Railway Journal In regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowplows in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's snow country. 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 NHK World Selection 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Core Kyoto 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:30 Backstage Japan Join us for an exciting journey through the history of Japan's railroads, as we explore exhibitions delving into the Shinkansen, steam locomotives, and other archival gems. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:30 Japan in Focus NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:30 Asia Insight Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth, and women are on track to be the next driving force. With government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses. 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:30 Outside in Lost in Academia From things like cosplay and BL, Japan's female otaku are reshaping identity. Cultural anthropologist Liron Afriat explores how their passions reveal new ways of life for women in modern Japan. 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:30 Japan Railway Journal In regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowplows in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's snow country. 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:30 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. Today: Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food. 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:30 Japan in Focus NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan.
2026-06-19 00:00 Newsline Asia 24 00:30 Asia Insight Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth, and women are on track to be the next driving force. With government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses. 01:00 Newsline Asia 24 01:30 Outside in Lost in Academia From things like cosplay and BL, Japan's female otaku are reshaping identity. Cultural anthropologist Liron Afriat explores how their passions reveal new ways of life for women in modern Japan. 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:30 Document 72 Hours Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share. 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:30 Japan Railway Journal In regions that experience heavy snowfall, railways use snowplows in combination with other systems to keep the trains running. See how the railways maintain service in Japan's snow country. 04:00 NHK News 7 04:30 Japan in Focus NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan. 05:00 Newsroom Tokyo 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 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Data centers, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions, intensifying climate risks while powering global connectivity. 05:55 Chatroom Japan David Bull came to Japan to master the art of woodblock printing. He learned valuable lessons about Japanese culture and that there is more to the works of art than the paper they are printed on. 06:00 Newsroom Tokyo 06:30 Asia Insight Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth, and women are on track to be the next driving force. With government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:30 Outside in Lost in Academia From things like cosplay and BL, Japan's female otaku are reshaping identity. Cultural anthropologist Liron Afriat explores how their passions reveal new ways of life for women in modern Japan. 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:30 Design X Stories 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:30 Japan in Focus NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan. 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:30 Frontrunners Kobayashi Kunio is a celebrated bonsai artist working to secure the future of this traditional art form through outreach to children, and through efforts to protect the iconic shimpaku juniper. 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:30 Asia Insight Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth, and women are on track to be the next driving force. With government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses. 12:00 Newsroom Tokyo 12:28 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. 12:43 IMPACTS: Climates Change the World Data centers, the engines of our digital age, consume vast energy and drive a surge in CO2 emissions, intensifying climate risks while powering global connectivity. 12:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life A dapper young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye. From the way they're looking at each other, it's clear that there's something going on between them. 13:00 Medical Frontiers Japanese research shows that losing three percent of body weight in three months can reduce disease risk. Learn weight loss tips from a doctor who has helped over 3,000 people at her obesity clinic. 13:30 Outside in Lost in Academia From things like cosplay and BL, Japan's female otaku are reshaping identity. Cultural anthropologist Liron Afriat explores how their passions reveal new ways of life for women in modern Japan. 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:30 Design X Stories 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:30 Japan in Focus NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of programs focusing on Japan. 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:30 Asia Insight Cambodia has witnessed remarkable economic growth, and women are on track to be the next driving force. With government support, more women are opting to launch their own businesses. 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Chatroom Japan David Bull came to Japan to master the art of woodblock printing. He learned valuable lessons about Japanese culture and that there is more to the works of art than the paper they are printed on. 17:15 Japan's Top Inventions Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: eggshell field chalk. 17:30 Japanology Plus How do we deal with modern clutter? From clever decluttering techniques in tiny homes to refined organization methods practiced by experts, we explore the Japanese sense of beauty in tidying up. 18:00 NHK Newsline 18:10 Documentary 360 When the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, 78 people who were within 500 meters of the hypocenter survived. We visualize what happened at ground zero that day based on rare recordings of eyewitnesses. 19:00 NHK Newsline 19:10 Let's Trek Japan Climb Japan's tallest mountain on a quiet, scenic route with the right gear,stay overnight in a traditional mountain hut, pass the mid-mountain crater, and head toward the thrilling summit! 20:00 NHK Newsline 20:10 Cycle Around Japan 21:00 NHK Newsline 21:10 Design X Stories 21:40 Story Land 21:50 Texico 22:00 NHK Newsline 22:10 Time And Tide This episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct, rumbling tone. 22:40 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets. 22:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to? 23:00 NHK Newsline 23:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey 23:25 Design Museum Japan Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity. 23:30 Kabuki Kool From the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of "Chushingura.".
2026-06-20 00:00 NHK Newsline 00:10 Documentary 360 When the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, 78 people who were within 500 meters of the hypocenter survived. We visualize what happened at ground zero that day based on rare recordings of eyewitnesses. 01:00 NHK Newsline 01:10 Let's Trek Japan Climb Japan's tallest mountain on a quiet, scenic route with the right gear,stay overnight in a traditional mountain hut, pass the mid-mountain crater, and head toward the thrilling summit! 02:00 NHK Newsline 02:10 Time And Tide This episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct, rumbling tone. 02:40 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets. 02:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to? 03:00 NHK Newsline 03:10 Design X Stories 03:40 Story Land 03:50 Texico 04:00 NHK Newsline 04:10 Cycle Around Japan 05:00 NHK Newsline 05:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey 05:25 Design Museum Japan Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity. 05:30 Kabuki Kool From the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of "Chushingura.". 06:00 NHK Newsline 06:10 Documentary 360 When the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, 78 people who were within 500 meters of the hypocenter survived. We visualize what happened at ground zero that day based on rare recordings of eyewitnesses. 07:00 NHK Newsline 07:10 Let's Trek Japan Climb Japan's tallest mountain on a quiet, scenic route with the right gear,stay overnight in a traditional mountain hut, pass the mid-mountain crater, and head toward the thrilling summit! 08:00 NHK Newsline 08:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 08:35 Time-lapse Japan Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 08:40 Story Land 08:50 Texico 09:00 NHK Newsline 09:10 Cycle Around Japan 10:00 NHK Newsline 10:10 Time And Tide This episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct, rumbling tone. 10:40 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets. 10:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to? 11:00 NHK Newsline 11:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey 11:25 Design Museum Japan Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity. 11:30 Kabuki Kool From the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of "Chushingura.". 12:00 NHK Newsline 12:10 Documentary 360 When the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, 78 people who were within 500 meters of the hypocenter survived. We visualize what happened at ground zero that day based on rare recordings of eyewitnesses. 13:00 NHK Newsline 13:10 Let's Trek Japan Climb Japan's tallest mountain on a quiet, scenic route with the right gear,stay overnight in a traditional mountain hut, pass the mid-mountain crater, and head toward the thrilling summit! 14:00 NHK Newsline 14:10 Darwin's Amazing Animals 14:35 Time-lapse Japan Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise. Catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography. 14:40 Story Land 14:50 Texico 15:00 NHK Newsline 15:10 Cycle Around Japan 16:00 NHK Newsline 16:10 Time And Tide This episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct, rumbling tone. 16:40 CINEMATIC JOURNEY Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets. 16:55 Ukiyoe Edo-life It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together along the veranda outside of a house, attending to a ... rooster. What could the pair be up to? 17:00 NHK Newsline 17:10 Bosai: An Educational Journey 17:25 Design Museum Japan Miyamae Yoshiyuki (Fashion designer) visits Kochi. Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations. Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity. 17:30 Kabuki Kool From the colorful pleasure quarters of Gion to tense drama in a remote villa to the thrilling climax, kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke guides us through the second half of "Chushingura.".