Schedules


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    05/13/2022 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 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.

    05/13/2022 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 12, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/13/2022 4:57 am

    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 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 5:15 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 5:30 am

    Asia Insight

    The Altai mountains in western Mongolia are home to a strong tradition of folk music, from throat singing to ancient string instruments. Meeting the Altai folks who are keeping Mongolian music traditions alive.

    05/13/2022 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.

    05/13/2022 6:30 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 6:45 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 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.

    05/13/2022 7:30 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 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/13/2022 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/13/2022 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An artist in Okayama Prefecture shares how he uses local clay to create a new kind of pottery for everyday use that builds on the traditions of Bizen ware.

    05/13/2022 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 12, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/13/2022 8:57 am

    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 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/13/2022 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Baybars Orsek, Director of the International Fact-Checking Network, is on a mission to stop the spread of false information. He talks about the importance of fact-checking and how it can be empowering.

    05/13/2022 9:30 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.

    05/13/2022 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/13/2022 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/13/2022 10:30 am

    Asia Insight

    The Altai mountains in western Mongolia are home to a strong tradition of folk music, from throat singing to ancient string instruments. Meeting the Altai folks who are keeping Mongolian music traditions alive.

    05/13/2022 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/13/2022 11:40 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 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A full moon shines above a bustling neighbourhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theatres on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.

    05/13/2022 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 12:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/13/2022 12:30 pm

    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 12:45 pm

    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 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/13/2022 1:30 pm

    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 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 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.

    05/13/2022 2:30 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    Digging deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

    05/13/2022 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 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.

    05/13/2022 3:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    The Altai mountains in western Mongolia are home to a strong tradition of folk music, from throat singing to ancient string instruments. Meeting the Altai folks who are keeping Mongolian music traditions alive.

    05/13/2022 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 4:15 pm

    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 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 13, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/13/2022 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The host dives deep into Yumitori-shiki, the bamboo bow twirling ceremony, to fend off evil spirits after completing bouts of the day.

    05/13/2022 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 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.

    05/13/2022 5:30 pm

    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 5:45 pm

    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 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/13/2022 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Baybars Orsek, Director of the International Fact-Checking Network, is on a mission to stop the spread of false information. He talks about the importance of fact-checking and how it can be empowering.

    05/13/2022 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A full moon shines above a bustling neighbourhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theatres on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.

    05/13/2022 7:00 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Japanese doctors are leading efforts to fight intractable diseases by balancing the gut microbiota. We focus on the latest treatments for ulcerative colitis and multiple sclerosis.

    05/13/2022 7:30 pm

    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 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/13/2022 8:30 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    Digging deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

    05/13/2022 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/13/2022 9:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    The Altai mountains in western Mongolia are home to a strong tradition of folk music, from throat singing to ancient string instruments. Meeting the Altai folks who are keeping Mongolian music traditions alive.

    05/13/2022 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/13/2022 10:30 pm

    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 10:45 pm

    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 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/13/2022 11:10 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A full moon shines above a bustling neighbourhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theatres on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.

    05/13/2022 11:15 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    A significant portion of Japan's manufacturing industry is handled by small factories with less than 30 workers. Despite their small scale, many have highly specialised technical skills, and are world leaders in their field.

    05/13/2022 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    The Ainu are the indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time, a look at Ainu boats.

    05/13/2022 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An artist in Okayama Prefecture shares how he uses local clay to create a new kind of pottery for everyday use that builds on the traditions of Bizen ware.

    05/13/2022 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 13, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/13/2022 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The host dives deep into Yumitori-shiki, the bamboo bow twirling ceremony, to fend off evil spirits after completing bouts of the day.

    05/14/2022 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/14/2022 12:10 am

    The Lost Textile of Ryukyu

    Examining social issues. An exclusive selection of NHK's documentaries exploring the lives of real people and events, revealing the power of non-fiction film.

    05/14/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/14/2022 1:10 am

    Koza, Okinawa: Base Town Blues

    A historic music pub reopened in Koza, Okinawa, near Kadena Air Base, to the sound of 70s rock, memories of US soldiers heading off to war and stories of surviving life in an American base town.

    05/14/2022 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/14/2022 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/14/2022 3:10 am

    Today's Close-Up

    Digging deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

    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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