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6:30 AM
Ama Divers Restoring the Seabed
Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of t...
Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

7:30 AM
Rethinking Human Security/Africa
A focus on the panel discussion at TICAD 9 held in Yokohama...
A focus on the panel discussion at TICAD 9 held in Yokohama, titled 'Human Security and Economic Development in Africa: Addressing Multidimensional Challenges and the Future Beyond 2030'.

8:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

8:30 AM
Document 72 Hours
A roaring golden lion statue outside Shinjuku Station is a ...
A roaring golden lion statue outside Shinjuku Station is a donation box for disaster relief and youth support - many walk past while others offer small kindnesses. Who donates over 72 hours, and why?

9:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

9:30 AM
Japan Railway Journal
Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of unique railways...
Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of unique railways and popular tourist trains. See the different initiatives JR and Iwate Prefecture are taking to increase railway tourism.
10:00 AM
NHK News 7
An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on ma...
An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

10:30 AM
Asia Insight
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it fa...
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

11:00 AM
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events ...
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

11:28 AM
Direct Talk
Yasuda Junichi directed 'A Samurai in Time', a playful...
Yasuda Junichi directed 'A Samurai in Time', a playful film made on a shoestring budget that became a word-of-mouth hit - Yasuda, who is also a rice farmer, gives us the behind-the-scenes story.
11:43 AM
Impacts: Climates Change the World
Global warming is impacting ecosystems and bird habita...
Global warming is impacting ecosystems and bird habitats in the World's mountainous regions. In the Japanese Alps, various efforts are underway to protect the endangered Japanese rock ptarmigan.

11:55 AM
Chatroom Japan
German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-...
German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses (sento) - he hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.

12:00 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events ...
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

12:30 PM
Ama Divers Restoring the Seabed
Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of t...
Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

1:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

1:30 PM
Rethinking Human Security/Africa
A focus on the panel discussion at TICAD 9 held in Yokohama...
A focus on the panel discussion at TICAD 9 held in Yokohama, titled 'Human Security and Economic Development in Africa: Addressing Multidimensional Challenges and the Future Beyond 2030'.

2:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

3:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

3:30 PM
Asia Insight
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it fa...
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

4:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

4:30 PM
Frontrunners
As atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima age, preserving thei...
As atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue - we follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace through the creativity of youth.

5:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

5:30 PM
Ama Divers Restoring the Seabed
Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of t...
Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

6:00 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events ...
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

6:28 PM
Direct Talk
Yasuda Junichi directed 'A Samurai in Time', a playful...
Yasuda Junichi directed 'A Samurai in Time', a playful film made on a shoestring budget that became a word-of-mouth hit - Yasuda, who is also a rice farmer, gives us the behind-the-scenes story.
6:43 PM
Impacts: Climates Change the World
Global warming is impacting ecosystems and bird habita...
Global warming is impacting ecosystems and bird habitats in the World's mountainous regions. In the Japanese Alps, various efforts are underway to protect the endangered Japanese rock ptarmigan.

6:55 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohi...
The top 3 geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty has illustrated them so differently
7:00 PM
Medical Frontiers
Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiatio...
Nuclear medicine therapy involves delivering radiation-emitting drugs directly inside the body to treat refractory cancers - we explore the mechanism of the therapy and the latest developments.
7:30 PM
Rethinking Human Security/Africa
A focus on the panel discussion at TICAD 9 held in Yokohama...
A focus on the panel discussion at TICAD 9 held in Yokohama, titled 'Human Security and Economic Development in Africa: Addressing Multidimensional Challenges and the Future Beyond 2030'.

8:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

9:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

9:30 PM
Asia Insight
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it fa...
The stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

10:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

10:30 PM
Ama Divers Restoring the Seabed
Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of t...
Natural disasters devastated the fishing grounds of the ama (free divers) in Wajima in Noto Prefecture in 2024 - we follow their efforts to survey the seabed and revive their tradition.

11:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

11:10 PM
Chatroom Japan
German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-...
German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses (sento) - he hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.

11:15 PM
Japan's Top Inventions
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese produc...
Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, smokeless grills.

11:30 PM
Japanology Plus
French journalist and 'sento ambassador' Stephanie Cro...
French journalist and 'sento ambassador' Stephanie Crohin promotes sento, or public bathhouses, on social media - she tells Peter Barakan about her love for the heartwarming world of public baths.
12:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

12:10 AM
Witnesses to Cambodian Genocide
Fifty years after the Cambodian Genocide, survivors - b...
Fifty years after the Cambodian Genocide, survivors - both victims and those involved in the killings - reflect on how and why Cambodians turned against one another and on the deep scars left behind.

1:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

1:10 AM
The Abduction of Yokota Megumi
Yokota Megumi was 13 when North Korea abducted her. Th...
Yokota Megumi was 13 when North Korea abducted her. This is the story of the Yokota family's struggle for over 40 years to bring her home, as the dark side of North Korean agents comes to light.

1:55 AM
On the Wings 5min.
Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning vie...
Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka - behold the sublime beauty of Mount Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.

2:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

2:10 AM
Train Cruise
Visit Kinpusen-ji - sacred for mountain ascetics - the ...
Visit Kinpusen-ji - sacred for mountain ascetics - the Asuka ruins nominated for a UNESCO listing, Ise Grand Shrine and a pearl divers' village on Kintetsu Railway in Nara and Mie Prefectures.
2:55 AM
Japanology Plus Mini
There are about 900 service areas along Japan's express...
There are about 900 service areas along Japan's expressways - some feature aquariums, amusement parks, or hot spring baths as they continue to evolve and fulfil a growing variety of functions.

3:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

3:40 AM
Let's Enjoy Maths
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

3:50 AM
Take Tech
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

4:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

4:10 AM
Samurai Wisdom
Tsunayoshi, the fifth Tokugawa Shogun, is painted...
Tsunayoshi, the fifth Tokugawa Shogun, is painted as a foolish ruler in works of fiction... but is this depiction justified? Even he has wisdom to share!

4:40 AM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions in...
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to shadow or shade. Explore the unique culture behind them

4:50 AM
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

5:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world

5:40 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural dis...
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

5:55 AM
History of a Traditional Fabric
Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fum...
Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.



