Schedules


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    05/12/2022 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 4:15 am

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    05/12/2022 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 11, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/12/2022 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.

    05/12/2022 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Cofounding an organisation which measures companies' impact on society, Jay Cohen Gilbert is working to reshape corporate culture to benefit all stakeholders, from workers to suppliers to communities.

    05/12/2022 5:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

    05/12/2022 6:00 am

    Newsline Asia 24

    Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

    05/12/2022 6:30 am

    Design Talks Plus

    Today's theme: Landscape. Landscape design is more than plants and parks, embracing regional and cultural history and sustainability. Explore with landscape architects Ishii Hideyuki and Noda Akiko.

    05/12/2022 7:00 am

    Newsline Asia 24

    Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

    05/12/2022 7:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    Name Stamps and Seals: Japan's traditional proof of ID. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.

    05/12/2022 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/12/2022 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    05/12/2022 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A maiko, or a young apprentice, shares the passion for becoming geisha, what they learn, and their ways of life in Kyoto Prefecture.

    05/12/2022 8:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 11, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/12/2022 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.

    05/12/2022 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/12/2022 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Kaczmarek starts her initiative to tackle period poverty realising menstruation has been a taboo topic in Poland. She launched an online charity to distribute free sanitary products to women in need.

    05/12/2022 9:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Focusing on mochi rice cakes, an indispensable part of Japanese New Year's celebrations. Providing the opportunity for the viewer to learn more about mochi's rich history and culture.

    05/12/2022 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/12/2022 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    05/12/2022 10:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

    05/12/2022 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

    Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

    05/12/2022 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Cofounding an organisation which measures companies' impact on society, Jay Cohen Gilbert is working to reshape corporate culture to benefit all stakeholders, from workers to suppliers to communities.

    05/12/2022 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Pilgrims have gathered on a beach along the Kanagawa coast, near Kamakura. Their destination is Enoshima, an island offering leisure, adventure, and spirituality. But first, they had to get across.

    05/12/2022 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 12:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    05/12/2022 12:30 pm

    Design Talks Plus

    Today's theme: Landscape. Landscape design is more than plants and parks, embracing regional and cultural history and sustainability. Explore with landscape architects Ishii Hideyuki and Noda Akiko.

    05/12/2022 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    05/12/2022 1:30 pm

    Japanology Plus

    Name Stamps and Seals: Japan's traditional proof of ID. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.

    05/12/2022 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 2:15 pm

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    05/12/2022 2:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    Moka Railway north of Tokyo is famous for its steam locomotive. Showcasing how the railway keeps its locomotives running despite these difficult times, despite the high cost of inspection and maintenance.

    05/12/2022 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 3:15 pm

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    05/12/2022 3:30 pm

    Core Kyoto

    The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

    05/12/2022 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Cofounding an organisation which measures companies' impact on society, Jay Cohen Gilbert is working to reshape corporate culture to benefit all stakeholders, from workers to suppliers to communities.

    05/12/2022 4:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 12, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/12/2022 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The host gives an in-depth view of the long-standing history and the making of the Sagari belt cords worn by wrestlers during combat.

    05/12/2022 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 5:15 pm

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    05/12/2022 5:30 pm

    Design Talks Plus

    Today's theme: Landscape. Landscape design is more than plants and parks, embracing regional and cultural history and sustainability. Explore with landscape architects Ishii Hideyuki and Noda Akiko.

    05/12/2022 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

    Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

    05/12/2022 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Kaczmarek starts her initiative to tackle period poverty realising menstruation has been a taboo topic in Poland. She launched an online charity to distribute free sanitary products to women in need.

    05/12/2022 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Pilgrims have gathered on a beach along the Kanagawa coast, near Kamakura. Their destination is Enoshima, an island offering leisure, adventure, and spirituality. But first, they had to get across.

    05/12/2022 7:00 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: laptop computers and purification/separation systems.

    05/12/2022 7:30 pm

    Japanology Plus

    Name Stamps and Seals: Japan's traditional proof of ID. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.

    05/12/2022 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    05/12/2022 8:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    Moka Railway north of Tokyo is famous for its steam locomotive. Showcasing how the railway keeps its locomotives running despite these difficult times, despite the high cost of inspection and maintenance.

    05/12/2022 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    05/12/2022 9:30 pm

    Core Kyoto

    The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

    05/12/2022 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    05/12/2022 10:30 pm

    Design Talks Plus

    Today's theme: Landscape. Landscape design is more than plants and parks, embracing regional and cultural history and sustainability. Explore with landscape architects Ishii Hideyuki and Noda Akiko.

    05/12/2022 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/12/2022 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Pilgrims have gathered on a beach along the Kanagawa coast, near Kamakura. Their destination is Enoshima, an island offering leisure, adventure, and spirituality. But first, they had to get across.

    05/12/2022 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    The filmmaker sheds light on various aspects of the Ainu, indigenous people of northern Japan, including their culture, traditions, and housing.

    05/12/2022 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A maiko, or a young apprentice, shares the passion for becoming geisha, what they learn, and their ways of life in Kyoto Prefecture.

    05/12/2022 11:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 12, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/12/2022 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The host gives an in-depth view of the long-standing history and the making of the Sagari belt cords worn by wrestlers during combat.

    05/13/2022 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/13/2022 12:15 am

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    05/13/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/13/2022 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    James Wong is a popular botanist working in the UK. He is also an author and television presenter on gardening programmes.

    05/13/2022 1:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Enjoy Marc's karokke or original kabocha croquettes and Maki's ebi-mayo or shrimp with mayonnaise sauce. Also, meet some mums in Singapore who enjoy bento making with their children at home.

    05/13/2022 1:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Japanese chef Kai Kosei's dishes feature zako, fish either too small or not commonly eaten and often discarded, causing a reevaluation of these once useless fish.

    05/13/2022 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/13/2022 2:15 am

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    05/13/2022 2:30 am

    Blessings of Nature: Japanese Food Diversity

    A look a Japanese food diversity, focusing on the three important elements of nurturing high-quality ingredients: water, the four seasons, and regional climate. Exploring the story behind Japanese food.

    05/13/2022 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

    Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

    05/13/2022 3:15 am

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    05/13/2022 3:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    Moka Railway north of Tokyo is famous for its steam locomotive. Showcasing how the railway keeps its locomotives running despite these difficult times, despite the high cost of inspection and maintenance.

    NHK World Europe

    Available schedules: 03/26/2022 - 12/28/2024 Time zone: Central European Summer Time (CEST) UTC +2 Country: United States Language: English

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