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: Hamaura Ayano (a former Hello! Project artist who moved into acting and is now a solo singer) and BUDDiiS, a dance-and-vocal group with 10 unique members.

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

Japan has nine million vacant homes - we investigate the issue of vacant homes in Japan and see how they're being used creatively to promote population growth and regional revitalisation.

NHK World TV HD 00:55 - 01:00

Chichibu is a mountainous region with lots of natural beauty; cats keep watch over a field of red spider lilies and even guide visitors through the mountains! We also meet a cat who lives at a shrine.