Schedules


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    05/17/2022 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 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.

    05/17/2022 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 16, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/17/2022 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    An in-depth look into sumo stables, called heya. Stables play a significant role in the industry, as wrestlers live and train there from the very the beginning of their careers.

    05/17/2022 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Shogen, a Japanese artist who creates unique art pieces inspired by the Tingatinga school of painting, shares the wisdom he learned in Tanzania.

    05/17/2022 5:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Ryoko Nakajima and Shizuka Anderson explore historic Nagasaki, taking on the challenge of its hilly terrain. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

    05/17/2022 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.

    05/17/2022 6:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce the uninitiated to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

    05/17/2022 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.

    05/17/2022 7:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    The team visit a classic drive-in restaurant in Okinawa Prefecture that has been serving for over five decades. At the restaurant, they also talk to various customers, including a married Taiwanese woman and unemployed young Okinawans.

    05/17/2022 7:55 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A time-lapse photography project: `Mt Fuji Among the Clouds', `Seto Inland Sea Scenes', `Where Heaven and Earth Meet', `Sunbeam Shower', `Lake Biwa Sunset', `Fishing Torches Dance', `A Night on Mt Tsukuba', `Sparkling Miracle Night'.

    05/17/2022 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/17/2022 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/17/2022 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The filmmaker showcases the bird's-eye view above Shiretoko Peninsula, the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaido, and talks to an underwater photographer who has been diving among the ice floes of Shiretoko for over 30 years.

    05/17/2022 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 16, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/17/2022 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    An in-depth look into sumo stables, called heya. Stables play a significant role in the industry, as wrestlers live and train there from the very the beginning of their careers.

    05/17/2022 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/17/2022 9:15 am

    Deeper Look from NY

    An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. US-Russian affairs expert Thomas Graham shares his insights about what is needed to bring stability back to Europe and how US can help.

    05/17/2022 9:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    The coronavirus pandemic has raised demand for telemedicine. In Japan, technology has been developed allowing doctors to diagnose patients remotely, whether they are on distant islands or overseas.

    05/17/2022 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/17/2022 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/17/2022 10:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Ryoko Nakajima and Shizuka Anderson explore historic Nagasaki, taking on the challenge of its hilly terrain. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

    05/17/2022 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/17/2022 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Shogen, a Japanese artist who creates unique art pieces inspired by the Tingatinga school of painting, shares the wisdom he learned in Tanzania.

    05/17/2022 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Visiting a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing. The young students have come dressed in their finest and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

    05/17/2022 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 12:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/17/2022 12:30 pm

    Dining with the Chef

    Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce the uninitiated to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

    05/17/2022 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/17/2022 1:30 pm

    Document 72 Hours

    The team visit a classic drive-in restaurant in Okinawa Prefecture that has been serving for over five decades. At the restaurant, they also talk to various customers, including a married Taiwanese woman and unemployed young Okinawans.

    05/17/2022 1:55 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A time-lapse photography project: `Mt Fuji Among the Clouds', `Seto Inland Sea Scenes', `Where Heaven and Earth Meet', `Sunbeam Shower', `Lake Biwa Sunset', `Fishing Torches Dance', `A Night on Mt Tsukuba', `Sparkling Miracle Night'.

    05/17/2022 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 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.

    05/17/2022 2:30 pm

    Science View

    Japanese indigo is famous for producing a traditional dye known as Japan blue. Now, hidden powers of the indigo plant are being discovered for applications in medicine and agriculture.

    05/17/2022 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 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.

    05/17/2022 3:30 pm

    Journeys in Japan

    Ryoko Nakajima and Shizuka Anderson explore historic Nagasaki, taking on the challenge of its hilly terrain. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

    05/17/2022 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Shogen, a Japanese artist who creates unique art pieces inspired by the Tingatinga school of painting, shares the wisdom he learned in Tanzania.

    05/17/2022 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 17, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/17/2022 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The narrator sheds light on basic sumo training, wrestlers' daily rituals, and how they increase their physical strength for combat.

    05/17/2022 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 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.

    05/17/2022 5:30 pm

    Dining with the Chef

    Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce the uninitiated to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

    05/17/2022 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/17/2022 6:40 pm

    Deeper Look from NY

    An experienced anchor Del Irani has a cutting-edge dialogue. US-Russian affairs expert Thomas Graham shares his insights about what is needed to bring stability back to Europe and how US can help.

    05/17/2022 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Visiting a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing. The young students have come dressed in their finest and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

    05/17/2022 7:00 pm

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows how damage hunting drones and rust removing lasers are being used to protect and repair Japan's infrastructure.

    05/17/2022 7:30 pm

    Document 72 Hours

    The team visit a classic drive-in restaurant in Okinawa Prefecture that has been serving for over five decades. At the restaurant, they also talk to various customers, including a married Taiwanese woman and unemployed young Okinawans.

    05/17/2022 7:55 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A time-lapse photography project: `Mt Fuji Among the Clouds', `Seto Inland Sea Scenes', `Where Heaven and Earth Meet', `Sunbeam Shower', `Lake Biwa Sunset', `Fishing Torches Dance', `A Night on Mt Tsukuba', `Sparkling Miracle Night'.

    05/17/2022 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/17/2022 8:30 pm

    Science View

    Japanese indigo is famous for producing a traditional dye known as Japan blue. Now, hidden powers of the indigo plant are being discovered for applications in medicine and agriculture.

    05/17/2022 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/17/2022 9:30 pm

    Journeys in Japan

    Ryoko Nakajima and Shizuka Anderson explore historic Nagasaki, taking on the challenge of its hilly terrain. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

    05/17/2022 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/17/2022 10:30 pm

    Dining with the Chef

    Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce the uninitiated to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

    05/17/2022 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2022 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Visiting a terakoya, a school teaching reading and writing. The young students have come dressed in their finest and are busy putting brush to paper to show off their calligraphy skills.

    05/17/2022 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    One of the greatest mysteries that archaeologists are trying to unveil is that of the stone circles. Ceremonial stone circles first appeared at the beginning of Jomon era. Hundreds of stone circles and stone features have cropped up all over Japan.

    05/17/2022 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The filmmaker showcases the bird's-eye view above Shiretoko Peninsula, the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaido, and talks to an underwater photographer who has been diving among the ice floes of Shiretoko for over 30 years.

    05/17/2022 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 17, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/17/2022 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The narrator sheds light on basic sumo training, wrestlers' daily rituals, and how they increase their physical strength for combat.

    05/18/2022 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 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.

    05/18/2022 12:30 am

    I Sing for My Homeland

    The bandura is a traditional Ukrainian instrument of unique importance. It embodies the history and soul of Ukraine. Kateryna, a Japan-based musician, bares her heart and sings for her homeland.

    05/18/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Lual Mayen fled South Sudan and grew up as a refugee and created a video game of that experience. Players on the 2021 online version will help fund refugee camps and support IT initiatives for youths.

    05/18/2022 1:30 am

    Ground Detective Simon Wallis

    Ground detective Simon Wallis travels around Japan with a motive of solving all the geologic mysteries he encounters.

    05/18/2022 1:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    A look at the unique world of the Japanese language, accompanied with scenes from Japan. This time, a look at `washi', a term used to describe paper that uses local fibre, that is processed by hand, and made in the traditional manner.

    05/18/2022 1:55 am

    Core Kyoto

    Today, we dive deep into the core of Kata-yuzen, the stenciled beauty of dyeing. The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.

    05/18/2022 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 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.

    05/18/2022 2:30 am

    Rising

    Following an Osaka painting firm who are overcoming an aging workforce by training female staff via digital platforms and leveraging their creative sensibilities for novel decorating and renovation projects.

    05/18/2022 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 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.

    05/18/2022 3:30 am

    Science View

    Japanese indigo is famous for producing a traditional dye known as Japan blue. Now, hidden powers of the indigo plant are being discovered for applications in medicine and agriculture.

    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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