NHK World TV HD 00:00 - 00:30

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 00:30 - 01:00

Join us for a hike up Mount Takao in western Tokyo, said to be the most visited peak in the world - along the way, we'll learn about its samurai history, connection to Mount Fuji and abundant nature.

NHK World TV HD 01:00 - 01:30

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 01:30 - 02:00

'Osome's Seven Roles' is a tour de force where seven parts - male and female, young and old - are played by a single onnagata actor; our guest Nakamura Kazutaro tells us all about it.