Program
05:40 - 06:00
The Wakey Show
Ragazzi e Musica, Magazine
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
06:00 - 06:10
NHK Newsline
Informazione, Notiziario
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
06:10 - 06:40
J-Melo
Ragazzi e Musica, Magazine
Japan's exciting music scene, with pop, rock, traditional, live performances, artist interviews, all the latest news, video releases and more!
06:40 - 06:50
Little Charo
Ragazzi e Musica, Cartoni Animati
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 1-18.
06:50 - 06:55
Japanology Plus mini
Mondo e Tendenze, Arte e Cultura
A digest series presenting the limitless kaleidoscopic appeal of Japanese culture, traditions, and lifestyles in sushi-sized helpings.
06:55 - 07:00
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Natura
Umekichi spends his time roaming through Ryogoku, a neighbourhood that's the home of sumo. Chaou lives in an apartment that was part of an Olympic Village. He relaxes in a room overlooking the city.
07:00 - 07:10
NHK Newsline
Informazione, Notiziario
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
07:10 - 07:25
Laugh Then Think
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Scienza
No Flies on Striped Cows: Less stress for cows! That noble aim led livestock researcher Kojima Tomoki to a surprising experiment: painting them with zebra stripes.
07:25 - 07:30
Core Kyoto Mini
Mondo e Tendenze, Storia
The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye - discover the future of clamp-resistant dyeing.
07:30 - 07:45
Easy Japanese for Work
Altri Programmi, Educational
Today: turning down a request for support politely. Wang Chihsun is a pastry chef at an American restaurant in Tokyo - in a role play challenge, he must turn down a busy co-worker's request for help.
07:45 - 08:00
Zero Waste Life
Mondo e Tendenze, Lifestyle
Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.
08:00 - 08:10
NHK Newsline
Informazione, Notiziario
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
08:10 - 08:57
Somewhere Street
Mondo e Tendenze, Viaggi
Bologna, a city in northern Italy, has been a commercial and transportation hub since ancient Rome - the pride of the city is Bologna University and porticoes which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
08:57 - 09:00
Time-Lapse Journey
Mondo e Tendenze, Avventura
Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces - see the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.
09:00 - 09:10
NHK Newsline
Informazione, Notiziario
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
09:10 - 09:15
Chatroom Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura
The number of traditional Japanese carpenters is dwindling, but American Jon Stollenmeyer is helping to keep their style of architecture alive.
09:15 - 09:25
Impacts: Climates Change the World
Mondo e Tendenze, Natura
The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.
09:25 - 09:30
Design Museum Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Lifestyle
Niigata / Nishizawa Ryue (architect). In a coastal district, boat builders used their skills to make houses. Nishizawa considers how architecture is affected by a community's terrain and values.
09:30 - 09:55
The Factory Wonders
Mondo e Tendenze, Documentario
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
09:55 - 10:00
Time-Lapse Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Avventura
Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers.
10:00 - 10:10
NHK Newsline
Informazione, Notiziario
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
10:10 - 10:15
The Seasons of Yamato
Mondo e Tendenze, Avventura
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.
10:15 - 10:30
Bosai: Science That Can Save...
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Scienza
Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes - learn safety tips for climbing and the latest on eruption prediction research.
10:30 - 10:40
Magical Japanese
Altri Programmi, Educational
We look at the unique world of the Japanese language accompanied with scenes from Japan - many fascinating aspects of Japanese like onomatopoeia are also introduced.
10:40 - 10:45
Easy Japanese
Altri Programmi, Educational
#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum? / If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then 'made doo ittara ii desu ka'.
10:45 - 10:55
Culture Crossroads
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura
In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange programme gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.
10:55 - 11:00
Hello! NHK World-Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine
NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "JICA Global Plaza." We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.
11:00 - 11:30
NHK Newsline
Informazione, Notiziario
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
11:30 - 12:00
Seasoning the Seasons
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura
This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
12:00 - 12:30
NHK Newsline
Informazione, Notiziario
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
12:30 - 12:55
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Mondo e Tendenze, Viaggi
There's an animal in Africa so unremarkable that we had to beg a guide to help us find it! After crashing its 'matchmaking party', we have a whole new respect for the extraordinarily ordinary topi!
12:55 - 13:00
Time-Lapse Journey
Mondo e Tendenze, Avventura
Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms for over 100 years - see the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.
13:00 - 13:30
NHK Newsline
Informazione, Notiziario
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
13:30 - 13:57
Hometown Stories
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura
Stories about people, stories about life - intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.
13:57 - 14:00
Satoyama Kitchen
Mondo e Tendenze, Cucina
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 at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.
14:00 - 14:30
NHK Newsline
Informazione, Notiziario
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
14:30 - 14:55
The Factory Wonders
Mondo e Tendenze, Documentario
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
14:55 - 15:00
Time-Lapse Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Avventura
Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers.
15:00 - 15:30
Newsline Asia 24
Informazione, Regioni
This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
15:30 - 15:40
Magical Japanese
Altri Programmi, Educational
We look at the unique world of the Japanese language accompanied with scenes from Japan - many fascinating aspects of Japanese like onomatopoeia are also introduced.
15:40 - 15:45
Easy Japanese
Altri Programmi, Educational
#32 How can I get to the Ninja Museum? / If you want to ask for directions, say the name of your destination, then 'made doo ittara ii desu ka'.
15:45 - 15:55
Culture Crossroads
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura
In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange programme gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.
15:55 - 16:00
Hello! NHK World-Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine
NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "JICA Global Plaza." We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.
16:00 - 16:30
Newsline Asia 24
Informazione, Regioni
This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
16:30 - 17:00
Seasoning the Seasons
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura
This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
17:00 - 17:30
NHK Newsline
Informazione, Notiziario
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
17:30 - 17:57
Hometown Stories
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura
Stories about people, stories about life - intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.
17:57 - 18:00
Satoyama Kitchen
Mondo e Tendenze, Cucina
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 at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.
18:00 - 18:30
NHK Newsline
Informazione, Notiziario
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
18:30 - 19:00
Journeys in Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Viaggi
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.
19:00 - 19:30
NHK News 7
Informazione, Notiziario
An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.
19:30 - 19:55
The Factory Wonders
Mondo e Tendenze, Documentario
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
19:55 - 20:00
Time-Lapse Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Avventura
Kumano's heavy rainfall nurtures the 1,340 terraced rice paddies that make up Maruyama Senmaida. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the flow of Kumano's water and the work of rice farmers.
20:00 - 20:28
Newsroom Tokyo
Informazione, Notiziario
This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.
20:28 - 20:43
Direct Talk
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine
An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.
20:43 - 20:55
Culture Crossroads
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura
In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange programme gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.
20:55 - 21:00
Hello! NHK World-Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine
NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "JICA Global Plaza." We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.
21:00 - 21:30
Newsroom Tokyo
Informazione, Notiziario
This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.
21:30 - 22:00
Dive in Tokyo
Mondo e Tendenze, Avventura
Tokyo: a place 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!
22:00 - 22:30
NHK Newsline
Informazione, Notiziario
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
22:30 - 23:00
Seasoning the Seasons
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura
This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
23:00 - 23:30
NHK Newsline
Informazione, Notiziario
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
23:30 - 00:00
Medical Frontiers
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Scienza
Limited mobility can restrict blood flow and cause pressure injuries - Japanese experts are developing advanced bedding and other technologies to address them.
