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.
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NHK Newsline
J-Melo
NHK World TV HD 00:10 - 00:40
Join May J. for great Japanese music! This time, DJ Night Tempo (the driving force behind a worldwide city pop boom) and up-and-coming indie rock band MEminor are in the studio to chat and perform.
00:10
J-Melo
Little Charo
NHK World TV HD 00:40 - 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 2-13.
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Little Charo
Japanology Plus mini
NHK World TV HD 00:50 - 00:55
Male cosmetics and hair removal treatments are increasingly popular in Japan - historically, Japanese men have used make-up for over a thousand years. We look at the evolution of male aesthetics.
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Japanology Plus mini
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
NHK World TV HD 00:55 - 01:00
Cats show off their climbing skills at a spot overlooking the sea, we meet a cat who takes us to a field of daffodils on the island of Mushima, and some other cats tease Iwago by hiding among flowers.