NEWSLINE updates viewers with the latest hard news every hour, covering world events and business-related news, as well as providing global weather forecasts.

Japan Biz Cast is a magazine-style program for introducing new products and emerging new business trends in Japan. "Japan Biz Cast" introduces a wide variety of "made-in-Japan" new products, ranging from automobiles, electronics, food products, even extends to fashion and animation.

Using an extensive network of reporters and correspondents from across the region, this fast-paced, magazine-style program presents the latest in Asia business news and trends.

JAPAN 7 DAYS is a weekly news program that investigates what has been happening in Japan during the past week and presents up-to-the-minute reports on Japanese politics, economy, society and culture.

Today's Close-up takes an in-depth look not only at controversial and comprehensive agendas in Japan but also at many global issues.

Discover the various facets of contemporary Japan through this new documentary series produced by young NHK directors.

This documentary series closely covers the lives of young people in Asia today. It depicts how they pursue their dreams while overcoming various problems in their particular social environment.

This program series puts full light onto first-rate professionals from various fields; the program shows these professionals at work, and invites them to the studio for discussions; the hosts will dig into the secrets of how each professionals overcome each difficulties and how they became an outstanding "professional", and "what it is to remain professional."

NHK Special Documentaries are documentaries produced by NHK, taking up a wide variety of themes, such as politics, economics, social issues, both domestic and international, science, nature, entertainment and sports.

Successful corporate leaders from the Osaka region, known for its rational spirit and application of innovative ideas, talk about their management philosophy.

Practical lessons to basic Japanese language. Each episodes introduces simple phrases and Japanese characters that are useful when visiting Japan or meeting someone from Japan.

This program introduces daily and basic Japanese manners and ways of life that are unfamiliar to foreigners, and help make their time in Japan easier... and pleasant!

Ranging from magnificent scenery to familiar local scenes, Four Seasons in Japan introduces beautiful images of nature and living creatures in the Japanese archipelago through the passing seasons.

6:50am, 10:50am, 3:50pm 3:15pm 3:15pm

4:50pm, 8:50pm 12:50pm

Japanese gardens provide tranquility and peace of mind. Through beautiful high-definition images, Exclusive Gardens of Kyoto introduces their historical and cultural background and design philosophy.

Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco- and people-friendly way of life.

4:10pm, 8:10pm

Some aspects of Japanese customs are considered "cool" by foreigners. The program picks up such aspects and digs into what are thought "cool" from the eyes.

SCIENCE ZERO introduces state-of-the-art technology and advances in science that may change our future.

Tokyo fashion has recently been creating a stir throughout the world. This program reports on the hottest fashion trends, including backstage interviews with designers and creators based in Tokyo.

Comics, Anime and Games are now a globally popular form of entertainment from Japan. This 30 minute magazine program features Japan's ranking of the most popular titles from each genre. The program also has long interviews with Japan's top creators, as well as delivering information on upcoming related events.

TOKYO EYE introduces contemporary Tokyo from unique angles, from the perspective of visiting and living in this diverse metropolis. The show is presented by Chris Peppler.

BEGIN Japanology invites you into the world of Japanese culture, both traditional and modern, explaining how traditions evolved and the part they still play today in people's everyday lives.

Teenagers are invited to send in their freely conceived artworks and designs and top Japanese creators pass on creative tips. This is a program to support aspiring young artists and designers.

China boasts a unique balance of centuries-old tradition and modern innovation. This program documents the joys and sorrows of Chinese people caught between these two worlds, as well as the lives of people struggling to preserve age-old customs.

Reporters travel to many towns and cities all over Japan, collecting the personal accounts and life stories of local residents.