Schedules


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    05/18/2022 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 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.

    05/18/2022 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 17, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/18/2022 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

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

    05/18/2022 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 5:15 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 5:30 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 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.

    05/18/2022 6:30 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 6:45 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 6:55 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 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.

    05/18/2022 7:30 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 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/18/2022 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/18/2022 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    Travelling along the renowned Tsugaru railway in the snow-blanketed region of Aomori Prefecture in northeastern Japan.

    05/18/2022 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 17, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/18/2022 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

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

    05/18/2022 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/18/2022 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.

    05/18/2022 9:30 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.

    05/18/2022 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/18/2022 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/18/2022 10:30 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 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/18/2022 11:40 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 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Discover story behind the 36 Views of Mt. Fuji woodprint series; The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

    05/18/2022 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 12:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/18/2022 12:30 pm

    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 12:45 pm

    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 12:55 pm

    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 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/18/2022 1:30 pm

    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 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 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.

    05/18/2022 2:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Bananas: a tropical fruit also grown in Japan. Technological advancement has allowed their cultivation in snowy areas. Visiting a plantation in one of Japan's snowiest regions, and checking out a wide variety at a wholesaler in Tokyo's Ota Market.

    05/18/2022 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 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.

    05/18/2022 3:30 pm

    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 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 4:15 pm

    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 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 18, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/18/2022 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The host sheds light on the history and the making of the mawashi, a belt worn by wrestlers during battles to represent their rankings.

    05/18/2022 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 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.

    05/18/2022 5:30 pm

    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 5:45 pm

    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 5:55 pm

    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 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/18/2022 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Direct Talk is an in-depth interview program.

    05/18/2022 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Discover story behind the 36 Views of Mt. Fuji woodprint series; The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

    05/18/2022 7:00 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    It has long been clear that saying girls should... represents an outdated attempt to force females into stereotyped roles. We hear from some young people who have suffered from gender prejudice.

    05/18/2022 7:30 pm

    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 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/18/2022 8:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Bananas: a tropical fruit also grown in Japan. Technological advancement has allowed their cultivation in snowy areas. Visiting a plantation in one of Japan's snowiest regions, and checking out a wide variety at a wholesaler in Tokyo's Ota Market.

    05/18/2022 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/18/2022 9:30 pm

    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 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/18/2022 10:30 pm

    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 10:45 pm

    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 10:55 pm

    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 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/18/2022 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Discover story behind the 36 Views of Mt. Fuji woodprint series; The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

    05/18/2022 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Masses of clay figurines called dogu have been recovered from sites in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto and Chubu from the middle, late and final Jomon periods. The Sannai Maruyama village site alone turned up 1,500 figurines.

    05/18/2022 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    Travelling along the renowned Tsugaru railway in the snow-blanketed region of Aomori Prefecture in northeastern Japan.

    05/18/2022 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 18, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/18/2022 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The host sheds light on the history and the making of the mawashi, a belt worn by wrestlers during battles to represent their rankings.

    05/19/2022 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 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.

    05/19/2022 12:30 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.

    05/19/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    In China, most visually impaired people become masseuses or masseurs, but the blind Dong Lina became a verbal artist. She presents her thoughts on the determination needed to overcome many obstacles.

    05/19/2022 1:30 am

    Design Talks Plus

    Today's theme: Design Hunting in Okinawa. Andy and Shaula visit Okinawa, in Japan's far south. Influenced by China and Southeast Asia, the culture, landscape and lifestyle have led to unique designs.

    05/19/2022 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 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.

    05/19/2022 2:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    A professor from Ibaraki University explains about the growing popularity of designs from the Showa era and how those nostalgic elements mean to people of this generation.

    05/19/2022 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 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.

    05/19/2022 3:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Bananas: a tropical fruit also grown in Japan. Technological advancement has allowed their cultivation in snowy areas. Visiting a plantation in one of Japan's snowiest regions, and checking out a wide variety at a wholesaler in Tokyo's Ota Market.

    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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