Day Week A-Z

Program Schedule for Friday, Dec 20

WABE
NHK30.2
12:00am
12:30am
1:00am
1:30am
2:00am
2:30am
3:00am
3:30am
4:00am
4:30am
5:00am
5:30am
6:00am
6:30am
7:00am
7:30am
8:00am
8:30am
9:00am
9:30am
10:00am
10:30am
11:00am
11:30am
12:00pm
12:30pm
1:00pm
1:30pm
2:00pm
2:30pm
3:00pm
3:30pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
5:30pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
8:00pm
8:30pm
9:00pm
9:30pm
10:00pm
10:30pm
11:00pm
11:30pm

WABE

12:00am
Amanpour and Company
HD CC

Amanpour and Company

Duration: 0:56:46

Michel Martin interviews Paul Krugman, Former Opinion Columnist, The New York Times.

1:00am
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:28:03

NEWSLINE is produced by NHK, Japan's news leading public broadcaster, featuring global news and current affairs, business, sports, science and technology trends plus global weather forecasts from over 30 news bureaus throughout the world.

1:30am
Finding Your Roots
HD CC
Forever Young

Finding Your Roots

Forever Young

Duration: 0:55:48

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser, who learn their roots.

2:30am
The Jewish Journey: America
HD CC

The Jewish Journey: America

Duration: 0:56:56

Jewish life in the old country and the establishment of communities in America are highlighted.

3:30am
Will It Live On? Growing Up in a Small Town Jewish Community
HD CC

Will It Live On? Growing Up in a Small Town Jewish Community

Duration: 0:54:47

Jonathan Levin explores small-town Jewish communities and their chances of survival.

4:30am
Rick Steves' Europe
HD CC
Iran:Tehran and Side Trips

Rick Steves' Europe

Iran:Tehran and Side Trips

Duration: 0:26:46

Dodging traffic in Tehran, while enjoying the tranquility of a nearby village.

5:00am
Classical Stretch: By Essentrics
HD CC DVI
Full Body Flexibility

Classical Stretch: By Essentrics

Full Body Flexibility

Duration: 0:25:51

This workout will stretch all of your muscles and help you move comfortably in every direction.

5:30am
Sit and Be Fit
HD CC
March Your Way to Fitness

Sit and Be Fit

March Your Way to Fitness

Duration: 0:27:23

Mary Ann marches her way to fitness with fun routines and patriotic music.

6:00am
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:28:03

NEWSLINE is produced by NHK, Japan's news leading public broadcaster, featuring global news and current affairs, business, sports, science and technology trends plus global weather forecasts from over 30 news bureaus throughout the world.

6:30am
BBC News
HD CC

BBC News

Duration: 0:27:48

BBC NEWS gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world. Targeted to an audience looking for more depth to their daily coverage, it features field reporting with breakdowns from regional correspondents and expert guests covering a broad range of topics from breaking news to the latest in sport.

7:00am
Arthur's Perfect Christmas
HD CC DVI

Arthur's Perfect Christmas

Duration: 0:58:45

Things start to fall apart when Arthur and his family make preparations for gifts and traditions.

8:00am
Molly of Denali
HD CC DVI
Caught Off Gourd/Dogsled Delivery Story

Molly of Denali

Caught Off Gourd/Dogsled Delivery Story

Duration: 0:28:45

After Trini's pumpkin breaks, Molly and Tooey help her find something new to do with it.

8:30am
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
HD CC DVI
I Am Billie Jean King/I Am Arthur Ashe

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

I Am Billie Jean King/I Am Arthur Ashe

Duration: 0:28:46

Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.

9:00am
Nature Cat
HD CC
Hal The Duck/The Crow-Lympics

Nature Cat

Hal The Duck/The Crow-Lympics

Duration: 0:28:45

NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."

9:30am
Donkey Hodie
HD CC DVI
Snow Day/Snow Surprise Challenge

Donkey Hodie

Snow Day/Snow Surprise Challenge

Duration: 0:28:46

Panda enjoys a snow day his own way./Bob Dog plays Gameshow Gator's latest snowy game.

10:00am
Pinkalicious & Peterrific
HD CC DVI
Gingerbread House/Christmas Tree Trouble

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Gingerbread House/Christmas Tree Trouble

Duration: 0:28:46

Pinkalicious and Peter build an amazing gingerbread house that attracts Sarafina, a holiday fairy.

10:30am
Lyla in the Loop
HD CC DVI/S
2 On 2 Plus Stu/The Stu-Mobile

Lyla in the Loop

2 On 2 Plus Stu/The Stu-Mobile

Duration: 0:28:45

Lyla and Luke work together to restore their old toy car for Stu.

11:00am
Work It Out Wombats!
HD CC DVI/S
Backwards Day/Patternpalooza

Work It Out Wombats!

Backwards Day/Patternpalooza

Duration: 0:28:45

Super creates "Backward Day" so everyone can try something different.

11:30am
Sesame Street
HD CC DVI
Supermarket Games

Sesame Street

Supermarket Games

Duration: 0:28:46

To make food shopping more fun, Alan turns it into a game.

12:00pm
Carl The Collector
HD CC S
The Puffball Collection/The Bottle Cap Collection

Carl The Collector

The Puffball Collection/The Bottle Cap Collection

Duration: 0:28:45

Lotta competes in the Fuzzytown Music Maker Championship.

12:30pm
Arthur's Perfect Christmas
HD CC DVI

Arthur's Perfect Christmas

Duration: 0:58:45

Things start to fall apart when Arthur and his family make preparations for gifts and traditions.

1:30pm
Wild Kratts
HD CC
Snow Runners

Wild Kratts

Snow Runners

Duration: 0:28:45

The Wild Kratts accidentally lose some Hispid hares in a wintery North American forest.

2:01pm
Rick Steves' Europe
HD CC
Iran's Historic Capitals

Rick Steves' Europe

Iran's Historic Capitals

Duration: 0:26:46

The monuments of Persepolis, the tombs of poets in Shiraz and the mosques of Esfahan are explored.

2:30pm
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
HD CC
Darwin, Australia

Samantha Brown's Places to Love

Darwin, Australia

Duration: 0:27:45

The beautiful land of Australia's Northern Territory is the next stop for Samantha Brown.

3:00pm
Secrets of the Dead
HD CC
Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery

Secrets of the Dead

Lost Treasures of Angkor - The Discovery

Duration: 0:56:29

A secret hoard of gold and silver artifacts, discovered in Laos, is revealed to the world.

4:00pm
Secrets of the Dead
HD CC
Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold

Secrets of the Dead

Lost Treasures of Angkor - King's Gold

Duration: 0:56:29

Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.

5:00pm
Finding Your Roots
HD CC
Forever Young

Finding Your Roots

Forever Young

Duration: 0:55:48

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets Valerie Bertinelli and Brendan Fraser, who learn their roots.

6:00pm
BBC News America
HD CC

BBC News America

Duration: 0:26:50

Hosted by Sumi Somaskanda, BBC NEWS AMERICA gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington DC.

6:30pm
BBC News The Context
HD CC

BBC News The Context

Duration: 0:27:50

Hosted by Christian Fraser, BBC NEWS THE CONTEXT gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world through discussions with expert panelists.

7:00pm
PBS News Hour
HD CC

PBS News Hour

Duration: 0:56:46

PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.

8:00pm
Father Brown
HD CC
The Menace of Mephistopheles

Father Brown

The Menace of Mephistopheles

Duration: 0:45:02

Inspector Mallory seeks Father Brown's help when Phillip Darlington is stabbed to death.

8:48pm
Death In Paradise
HD CC

Death In Paradise

Duration: 0:52:05

An out-of-hand game of bingo leads to a murder with a series of twists and turns.

9:41pm
Sister Boniface Mysteries
HD CC
The Shadow of Baron Battenburg

Sister Boniface Mysteries

The Shadow of Baron Battenburg

Duration: 0:45:15

A sighting of the mysterious missing Baron Brattenburg sends the press and police into a frenzy.

10:32pm
Velvet
HD CC
Alberto's Choice

Velvet

Alberto's Choice

Duration: 1:22:00

As the wedding approaches, Alberto must choose between Ana and Cristina.

NHK30.2

12:00am
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:15:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

12:15am
Direct Talk
HD CC

Direct Talk

Duration: 0:15:00
12:30am
Asia Insight
HD CC

Asia Insight

Duration: 0:30:00

Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

1:00am
Newsline Asia 24
HD CC

Newsline Asia 24

Duration: 0:30:00
1:30am
Bento Expo
HD CC

Bento Expo

Duration: 0:15:00

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world, with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

1:45am
Zero Waste Life
HD CC

Zero Waste Life

Duration: 0:15:00

The spirit of "mottainai" is all about cherishing items. This program visits someone who puts to use this traditional Japanese wisdom to lead a "Zero Waste Life." For the first episode, we meet Kuroda Yukiko, one of Japan's leading kintsugi artisans. Kintsugi is a technique for repairing ware by gluing broken parts with lacquer and painting gold or silver powder over it. In Western cultures, ware is repaired by trying to conceal the broken parts as much as possible to return the piece to its original state. However, kintsugi does the exact opposite by making the broken parts stand out and endowing a work with newfound beauty. It is said that the kintsugi technique originated in the Muromachi period around the 15th century. Kuroda's works, which continue to make use of traditional techniques, are garnering attention from across the world. Come witness Kuroda's precise technique and passion for kintsugi.

2:00am
Newsline Asia 24
HD CC

Newsline Asia 24

Duration: 0:30:00
2:30am
Trailblazers
HD CC

Trailblazers

Duration: 0:30:00

In "Trailblazers", we will find and introduce the next "Trailblazers". The genre is not limited to music, art, fashion, and games, but there are various people who contribute to new value creation through technology, people who breathe new life into traditional crafts, and people who struggle to increase the number of tourists in rural areas, etc. We approach the surprising strategy and core thoughts.

3:00am
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:15:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

3:15am
Newsline Biz
HD CC

Newsline Biz

Duration: 0:10:00

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

3:25am
Japan From Above Up Close
HD CC

Japan From Above Up Close

Duration: 0:05:00

This program 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.

3:30am
Document 72 Hours
HD CC

Document 72 Hours

Duration: 0:30:00

Three days in the life of...Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share.

4:00am
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:15:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

4:15am
Direct Talk
HD CC

Direct Talk

Duration: 0:15:00
4:30am
Japan Railway Journal
HD CC
Jr West's New and Improved Limited Express Yakumo

Japan Railway Journal

Jr West's New and Improved Limited Express Yakumo

Duration: 0:28:00

After 42 years, JR West's Limited Express Yakumo has been renewed, boldly redesigned inside and out, with improvements made to the comfort and ride quality. Join us as we feature the new Yakumo.

5:00am
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:18:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

5:18am
Newsline Biz
HD CC

Newsline Biz

Duration: 0:10:00

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

5:30am
Asia Insight
HD CC

Asia Insight

Duration: 0:30:00

Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

6:00am
Newsroom Tokyo
HD CC

Newsroom Tokyo

Duration: 0:27:00

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

6:27am
Newsline In Depth
HD CC

Newsline In Depth

Duration: 0:13:00

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

6:40am
Direct Talk
HD CC

Direct Talk

Duration: 0:15:00
6:55am
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
HD CC
Unruly Catfish

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Unruly Catfish

Duration: 0:05:00

Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.

7:00am
Newsroom Tokyo
HD CC

Newsroom Tokyo

Duration: 0:27:00

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

7:30am
Bento Expo
HD CC

Bento Expo

Duration: 0:15:00

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world, with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

7:45am
Zero Waste Life
HD CC

Zero Waste Life

Duration: 0:15:00

The spirit of "mottainai" is all about cherishing items. This program visits someone who puts to use this traditional Japanese wisdom to lead a "Zero Waste Life." For the first episode, we meet Kuroda Yukiko, one of Japan's leading kintsugi artisans. Kintsugi is a technique for repairing ware by gluing broken parts with lacquer and painting gold or silver powder over it. In Western cultures, ware is repaired by trying to conceal the broken parts as much as possible to return the piece to its original state. However, kintsugi does the exact opposite by making the broken parts stand out and endowing a work with newfound beauty. It is said that the kintsugi technique originated in the Muromachi period around the 15th century. Kuroda's works, which continue to make use of traditional techniques, are garnering attention from across the world. Come witness Kuroda's precise technique and passion for kintsugi.

8:00am
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:15:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

8:15am
Newsline In Depth
HD CC

Newsline In Depth

Duration: 0:15:00

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

8:30am
Trailblazers
HD CC

Trailblazers

Duration: 0:30:00

In "Trailblazers", we will find and introduce the next "Trailblazers". The genre is not limited to music, art, fashion, and games, but there are various people who contribute to new value creation through technology, people who breathe new life into traditional crafts, and people who struggle to increase the number of tourists in rural areas, etc. We approach the surprising strategy and core thoughts.

9:00am
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:15:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

9:15am
Newsline In Depth
HD CC

Newsline In Depth

Duration: 0:15:00

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

9:30am
Today's Close-Up
HD CC

Today's Close-Up

Duration: 0:30:00

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

10:00am
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:15:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

10:15am
Newsline In Depth
HD CC

Newsline In Depth

Duration: 0:15:00

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

10:30am
Asia Insight
HD CC

Asia Insight

Duration: 0:30:00

Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

11:00am
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:15:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

11:15am
Direct Talk
HD CC

Direct Talk

Duration: 0:15:00
11:30am
Frontrunners
HD CC

Frontrunners

Duration: 0:30:00

Usui Fumio is one of the most trusted prosthetists in Japan para-sports. An early pioneer in the discipline, having developed sporting limbs since the 1980s, he now works arm-in-arm with athletes to craft prosthetics that match their precise needs, underpinning countless successes on both track and field. Away from sports, he also strives to create prosthetics that express users' own identities, appearing on stage in both dance events and fashion shows.

12:00pm
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:15:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

12:15pm
Newsline In Depth
HD CC

Newsline In Depth

Duration: 0:15:00

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

12:30pm
Bento Expo
HD CC

Bento Expo

Duration: 0:15:00

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world, with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

12:45pm
Zero Waste Life
HD CC

Zero Waste Life

Duration: 0:15:00

The spirit of "mottainai" is all about cherishing items. This program visits someone who puts to use this traditional Japanese wisdom to lead a "Zero Waste Life." For the first episode, we meet Kuroda Yukiko, one of Japan's leading kintsugi artisans. Kintsugi is a technique for repairing ware by gluing broken parts with lacquer and painting gold or silver powder over it. In Western cultures, ware is repaired by trying to conceal the broken parts as much as possible to return the piece to its original state. However, kintsugi does the exact opposite by making the broken parts stand out and endowing a work with newfound beauty. It is said that the kintsugi technique originated in the Muromachi period around the 15th century. Kuroda's works, which continue to make use of traditional techniques, are garnering attention from across the world. Come witness Kuroda's precise technique and passion for kintsugi.

1:00pm
Newsroom Tokyo
HD CC

Newsroom Tokyo

Duration: 0:27:00

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

1:27pm
Newsline In Depth
HD CC

Newsline In Depth

Duration: 0:13:00

Introducing a colorful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

1:40pm
Direct Talk
HD CC

Direct Talk

Duration: 0:15:00
1:55pm
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
HD CC
Unruly Catfish

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Unruly Catfish

Duration: 0:05:00

Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.

2:00pm
Medical Frontiers
HD CC

Medical Frontiers

Duration: 0:30:00

Prevention to cure! The groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. From food and exercise to the latest treatments.

2:30pm
Trailblazers
HD CC

Trailblazers

Duration: 0:30:00

In "Trailblazers", we will find and introduce the next "Trailblazers". The genre is not limited to music, art, fashion, and games, but there are various people who contribute to new value creation through technology, people who breathe new life into traditional crafts, and people who struggle to increase the number of tourists in rural areas, etc. We approach the surprising strategy and core thoughts.

3:00pm
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:18:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

3:18pm
Newsline Biz
HD CC

Newsline Biz

Duration: 0:10:00

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

3:30pm
Today's Close-Up
HD CC

Today's Close-Up

Duration: 0:30:00

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

4:00pm
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:18:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

4:18pm
Newsline Biz
HD CC

Newsline Biz

Duration: 0:10:00

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

4:30pm
Asia Insight
HD CC

Asia Insight

Duration: 0:30:00

Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

5:00pm
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:18:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

5:18pm
Newsline Biz
HD CC

Newsline Biz

Duration: 0:10:00

Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from studio guests.

5:30pm
Bento Expo
HD CC

Bento Expo

Duration: 0:15:00

Bento connects the world! Discover a universe of bento from Japan and around the world, with step-by-step instructions and delicious tips and tricks!

5:45pm
Zero Waste Life
HD CC

Zero Waste Life

Duration: 0:15:00

The spirit of "mottainai" is all about cherishing items. This program visits someone who puts to use this traditional Japanese wisdom to lead a "Zero Waste Life." For the first episode, we meet Kuroda Yukiko, one of Japan's leading kintsugi artisans. Kintsugi is a technique for repairing ware by gluing broken parts with lacquer and painting gold or silver powder over it. In Western cultures, ware is repaired by trying to conceal the broken parts as much as possible to return the piece to its original state. However, kintsugi does the exact opposite by making the broken parts stand out and endowing a work with newfound beauty. It is said that the kintsugi technique originated in the Muromachi period around the 15th century. Kuroda's works, which continue to make use of traditional techniques, are garnering attention from across the world. Come witness Kuroda's precise technique and passion for kintsugi.

6:00pm
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:10:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

6:10pm
Chatroom Japan
HD CC

Chatroom Japan

Duration: 0:03:00

Japan is a top destination for tourists looking for adventure, but for those who choose to stay, life isn't always picture-perfect. From battling stereotypes to finding a supportive community. Chatroom Japan will help find solutions to common problems and discover new ways in which foreigners help enrich their adopted home.

6:15pm
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
HD CC
Unruly Catfish

Ukiyoe Edo-Life

Unruly Catfish

Duration: 0:05:00

Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.

6:20pm
Time-Lapse Japan Okinawa: Shuri Castle
HD CC

Time-Lapse Japan Okinawa: Shuri Castle

Duration: 0:05:00

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.

6:25pm
Japan From Above Up Close
HD CC

Japan From Above Up Close

Duration: 0:05:00

This program 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.

6:30pm
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
HD CC

Trails to Oishii Tokyo

Duration: 0:30:00

Delicious food from Tokyo's markets! Learn about the amazing ingredients which are sourced from across Japan and sold at Tokyo's fresh food markets.

7:00pm
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:10:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

7:10pm
The People Among The Plastic: Excess in the Anthropocene
HD CC

The People Among The Plastic: Excess in the Anthropocene

Duration: 0:49:00

Anthropocene is when human activity started profoundly impacting our planet. Inconvenient truths pile up in some of Indonesia's poorest communities, where "plastic farmers" can barely make ends meet.

8:00pm
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:10:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

8:10pm
Masterpieces Performed By Nhk Symphony Orchestra V
HD CC
Otaka Tadaaki

Masterpieces Performed By Nhk Symphony Orchestra V

Otaka Tadaaki

Duration: 0:49:00

This time, the masterpiece we share is Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64, conducted by the NHK Symphony Orchestra's Permanent Conductor, Otaka Tadaaki.

9:00pm
NHK Newsline
HD CC

NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:10:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

9:10pm
Cycle Around Japan
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Cycle Around Japan

Duration: 0:50:00

Come ride with us! Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn't know existed.

10:00pm
NHK Newsline
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NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:10:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

10:10pm
Today's Close-Up
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Today's Close-Up

Duration: 0:30:00

Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

10:40pm
Viewpoint Science
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Viewpoint Science

Duration: 0:10:00
10:50pm
Story Land
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Story Land

Duration: 0:10:00
11:00pm
NHK Newsline
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NHK Newsline

Duration: 0:10:00

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

11:10pm
Samuri Wisdom
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Yagyu Munenori

Samuri Wisdom

Yagyu Munenori

Duration: 0:28:00

Samurai Yagyu Munenori faithfully served three generations of Tokugawa shoguns, spreading his Yagyu Shinkage-ryu sword fighting school across Japan.

11:40pm
Cinematic Journey
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Cinematic Journey

Duration: 0:15:00
11:55pm
Core Kyoto Mini
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Core Kyoto Mini

Duration: 0:05:00