NHK World TV HD 00:00 - 00:10

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.

NHK World TV HD 00:10 - 00:40

Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: Furui Riho - a singer-songwriter with gospel roots - and shallm, a band project from vocalist lia who also works on their music and lyrics.

NHK World TV HD 00:40 - 00:50

An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home.

NHK World TV HD 00:50 - 00:55

The waxing and waning moon has been loved, cherished, and given many special names throughout Japan's history - we explore the moon's continuing significance in agriculture, fishing, and daily life.

NHK World TV HD 00:55 - 01:00

We meet a cat who fearlessly patrols crocodile enclosures heated by onsen steam, encounter early-rising cats at a shopping arcade and a tengu statue, and even meet cats who enjoy billiards!

NHK World TV HD 01:00 - 01:10

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.

NHK World TV HD 01:10 - 01:52

280 kilometres southeast of Seoul in South Korea, Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient Silla kingdom from 57 BCE to 935 CE - the city is dotted with over 200 ancient burial mounds from that era.

NHK World TV HD 01:52 - 01:55

Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is home to much natural beauty with its great mountains and lakes - its ornate Nikko Toshogu Shrine is famous. See the widely-beloved Nikko through time-lapse photography.

NHK World TV HD 01:55 - 02:00

Daisen-Oki: Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that inspired myths and legends.