Program
00:00 - 00:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
00:30 - 01:00
Journeys in Japan
Okinawa, Miyako Islands
Exploring a different side of Japan to meet the locals, discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks. Offering a whole array of top travel tips to show the many unique places in the country.
01:00 - 01:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
01:30 - 02:00
Dining with the Chef
Authentic Japanese Cooking/ Beef Yawatamaki
Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.
02:00 - 02:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
02:30 - 03:00
Document 72 Hours
Talking All Night at a 24-Hour Diner in Nagoya
Spends 72 hours at locations including shops, markets, parks, fishing ponds and shrines in Japan that serve as a window into the lives of ordinary people across the country's islands.
03:00 - 03:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
03:30 - 04:00
Medical Frontiers
Nuclear Medicine to Treat Cancer
Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers. It explores the mechanisms of the therapy and the latest developments.
04:00 - 04:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
04:30 - 04:45
Activate Your Japanese
Chasing a Dream
Xuan arrives in Japan to begin her new work at a hotel and experiences problems while trying to converse with her supervisor.
04:45 - 04:55
Dig More Japan!
Tech Opens Doors
A comprehensive compilation of programmes that highlights Japan through its wildlife, landscapes, art, technology, lifestyle, food and communities is presented.
04:55 - 05:00
Dining with the Chef Mini
Namasu (Daikon, Carrot, Orange)
Master chef Saito showcases an easy-to-follow recipe for namasu (daikon, carrot, and orange).
05:00 - 05:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
05:30 - 06:00
Journeys in Japan
Okinawa, Miyako Islands
Exploring a different side of Japan to meet the locals, discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks. Offering a whole array of top travel tips to show the many unique places in the country.
06:00 - 06:30
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
06:30 - 07:00
Dining with the Chef
Authentic Japanese Cooking/ Beef Yawatamaki
Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.
07:00 - 07:30
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
07:30 - 08:00
Document 72 Hours
Talking All Night at a 24-Hour Diner in Nagoya
Spends 72 hours at locations including shops, markets, parks, fishing ponds and shrines in Japan that serve as a window into the lives of ordinary people across the country's islands.
08:00 - 08:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
08:30 - 08:45
Activate Your Japanese
Chasing a Dream
Xuan arrives in Japan to begin her new work at a hotel and experiences problems while trying to converse with her supervisor.
08:45 - 09:00
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Japan faces threats from a range of natural disasters including flooding, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. Explores research underway to help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
09:00 - 09:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
09:30 - 10:00
Medical Frontiers
Nuclear Medicine to Treat Cancer
Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers. It explores the mechanisms of the therapy and the latest developments.
10:00 - 10:30
NHK News 7
NHK's core news program wrapping up the day's events in an easy-to-understand way.
10:30 - 10:55
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Spotted Garden Eels
Spotted garden eels look like synchronised swimmers planted on the sea floor comically swaying with the currents. Nobody had seen these mysterious fish spawn before until we captured the moment.
10:55 - 11:00
Time-Lapse Journey
Iwate
A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful scenery of Iwate, known as the land of sacred temples.
11:00 - 11:28
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
11:28 - 11:43
Direct Talk
Electrifying the World with Kawaii
As the creative force behind global smash hits, songwriter Yamamoto Sho discusses the art of crafting songs that take the world by storm.
11:43 - 11:55
Magical Japanese
Grass
Explores how the Japanese people's deep connection with nature is reflected in their language through various idioms and expressions related to kusa, or grass.
11:55 - 12:00
Easy Japanese
I've Heard He's Giving Another Recital
To tell someone what you heard from someone else, use adjectives or verbs without masu or desu, then add soo desu.
12:00 - 12:30
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
12:30 - 13:00
Dining with the Chef
Authentic Japanese Cooking/ Beef Yawatamaki
Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.
13:00 - 13:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
13:30 - 14:00
Document 72 Hours
Talking All Night at a 24-Hour Diner in Nagoya
Spends 72 hours at locations including shops, markets, parks, fishing ponds and shrines in Japan that serve as a window into the lives of ordinary people across the country's islands.
14:00 - 14:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
14:30 - 15:00
Science View
Japan's Civil Engineering Technology Part II: Bridges
Discover how Japan's complex geology led to the advancement of bridge construction technology. Plus, research on how nature benefits your well-being.
15:00 - 15:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
15:30 - 16:00
Journeys in Japan
Okinawa, Miyako Islands
Exploring a different side of Japan to meet the locals, discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks. Offering a whole array of top travel tips to show the many unique places in the country.
16:00 - 16:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
16:30 - 16:45
Activate Your Japanese
Chasing a Dream
Xuan arrives in Japan to begin her new work at a hotel and experiences problems while trying to converse with her supervisor.
16:45 - 16:55
Dig More Japan!
Tech Opens Doors
A comprehensive compilation of programmes that highlights Japan through its wildlife, landscapes, art, technology, lifestyle, food and communities is presented.
16:55 - 17:00
Dining with the Chef Mini
Namasu (Daikon, Carrot, Orange)
Master chef Saito showcases an easy-to-follow recipe for namasu (daikon, carrot, and orange).
17:00 - 17:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
17:30 - 18:00
Dining with the Chef
Authentic Japanese Cooking/ Beef Yawatamaki
Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.
18:00 - 18:28
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
18:28 - 18:43
Direct Talk
Electrifying the World with Kawaii
As the creative force behind global smash hits, songwriter Yamamoto Sho discusses the art of crafting songs that take the world by storm.
18:43 - 18:55
Century Signboards
Anpan is Joy
A single bite of anpan, bread filled with sweet bean paste, is sheer joy. Born at the end of the samurai era, it has over 150 years of history.
18:55 - 19:00
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A Night of Fashion and Fireworks
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose and grab the attention of male suitors.
19:00 - 19:30
Today's Close-Up
Castles in Crisis: How to Preserve These Local Treasures
Despite the booming popularity of Japan's castles, many facilities are reaching the end of their lifespan and require a critical decision: wooden reconstruction, seismic retrofitting, or demolition.
19:30 - 20:00
Document 72 Hours
Talking All Night at a 24-Hour Diner in Nagoya
Spends 72 hours at locations including shops, markets, parks, fishing ponds and shrines in Japan that serve as a window into the lives of ordinary people across the country's islands.
20:00 - 20:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
20:30 - 21:00
Science View
Japan's Civil Engineering Technology Part II: Bridges
Discover how Japan's complex geology led to the advancement of bridge construction technology. Plus, research on how nature benefits your well-being.
21:00 - 21:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
21:30 - 22:00
Journeys in Japan
Okinawa, Miyako Islands
Exploring a different side of Japan to meet the locals, discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks. Offering a whole array of top travel tips to show the many unique places in the country.
22:00 - 22:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
22:30 - 23:00
Dining with the Chef
Authentic Japanese Cooking/ Beef Yawatamaki
Chef Saito showcases a delicious marriage of beef and root vegetables with Yawatamaki. The beef rolls are simmered in a savoury sauce and served with a refreshing, easy-to-make onion salad.
23:00 - 23:30
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
23:30 - 23:45
Activate Your Japanese
Chasing a Dream
Xuan arrives in Japan to begin her new work at a hotel and experiences problems while trying to converse with her supervisor.
23:45 - 23:55
Dig More Japan!
Tech Opens Doors
A comprehensive compilation of programmes that highlights Japan through its wildlife, landscapes, art, technology, lifestyle, food and communities is presented.
23:55 - 00:00
Dining with the Chef Mini
Namasu (Daikon, Carrot, Orange)
Master chef Saito showcases an easy-to-follow recipe for namasu (daikon, carrot, and orange).
