NHK World TV HD 00:00 - 23:10

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 - 23:40

Many now rarely-seen crafts live on in the remote villages of the Kii Mountains - we see aged artisans producing pigment from pine tree soot and crafting traditional wooden buckets and tubs.

NHK World TV HD 00:40 - 23:50

Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.

NHK World TV HD 00:50 - 00:00

This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.

NHK World TV HD 01:00 - 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 01:10 - 00:40

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time, three energetic idol groups: 12-member group Not Equal Me, Hello! Project group Angerme, and Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu who have released a new single.

NHK World TV HD 01:40 - 00:50

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 2-10.

NHK World TV HD 01:50 - 00:55

Over 70 per cent of Japanese people are said to use eyeglasses - we visit Sabae in Fukui, where over 90 per cent of Japan's glasses are made, and explore Japanese eyewear history and new technology.

NHK World TV HD 01:55 - 01:00

We head to Yashima where the local boss cat leads us to a temple along the Shikoku Pilgrimage - the temple grounds are home to cats that nap, play, and greet pilgrims and other visitors.