Schedules


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    05/19/2022 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 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.

    05/19/2022 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 18, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/19/2022 4:57 am

    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 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 5:15 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 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.

    05/19/2022 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.

    05/19/2022 6:30 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 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.

    05/19/2022 7:30 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 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/19/2022 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/19/2022 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    After showcasing the bird's-eye view of Mino in Gifu Prefecture, a local couple talks about the art of Japanese paper-making and their dedication to preserve this traditional craft.

    05/19/2022 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 18, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/19/2022 8:57 am

    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 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/19/2022 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    A former German teacher who created a revolutionary system to provide people in developing countries with one-dollar glasses shares his thoughts on the meaning of sustainable social business.

    05/19/2022 9:30 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.

    05/19/2022 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    05/19/2022 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/19/2022 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.

    05/19/2022 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/19/2022 11:40 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 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

    05/19/2022 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 12:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/19/2022 12:30 pm

    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 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/19/2022 1:30 pm

    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 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 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.

    05/19/2022 2:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    A look at the highlights of the new Romancecar Museum and how the first-generation of romancecars laid the foundation for Japan's limited express trains and shinkansen servicing regions south-west of Tokyo.

    05/19/2022 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 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.

    05/19/2022 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.

    05/19/2022 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 4:15 pm

    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 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 19, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/19/2022 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    This episode gives all the information you need to know about seeing Grand Sumo, the prestigious tournament in Japan.

    05/19/2022 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 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.

    05/19/2022 5:30 pm

    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 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/19/2022 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    A former German teacher who created a revolutionary system to provide people in developing countries with one-dollar glasses shares his thoughts on the meaning of sustainable social business.

    05/19/2022 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

    05/19/2022 7:00 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    Investigating a way to grow vegetables and other produce using a transparent film.

    05/19/2022 7:15 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    This time, machines that attach to your legs to help you walk: robotic exoskeletons.

    05/19/2022 7:30 pm

    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 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/19/2022 8:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    A look at the highlights of the new Romancecar Museum and how the first-generation of romancecars laid the foundation for Japan's limited express trains and shinkansen servicing regions south-west of Tokyo.

    05/19/2022 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/19/2022 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.

    05/19/2022 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/19/2022 10:30 pm

    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 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2022 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

    05/19/2022 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. Examining various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, a look at lacquer.

    05/19/2022 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    After showcasing the bird's-eye view of Mino in Gifu Prefecture, a local couple talks about the art of Japanese paper-making and their dedication to preserve this traditional craft.

    05/19/2022 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 19, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/19/2022 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    This episode gives all the information you need to know about seeing Grand Sumo, the prestigious tournament in Japan.

    05/20/2022 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/20/2022 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.

    05/20/2022 12:30 am

    Asia Insight

    China's once impoverished Guizhou province has built a large housing complex drawing many young entrepreneurs, particularly in internet businesses, who dream big even in the wake of the pandemic.

    05/20/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/20/2022 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Akram Khan, the British dancer and choreographer, is calling for urgent action to help save the performing arts and to support young dancers in the face of the UK's enforced lock lockdown.

    05/20/2022 1:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Marc uses a Chinese sauce to make a spicy eggplant dish and Maki brings you a rich sauce katsu-don bento. Also, meet some bento makers on the US west coast whose creations reflect their cultural roots.

    05/20/2022 1:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    For over 40 years Tsukamoto Yoshifusa has made scrap wood violins. Old, dry wood is ideal and the denser the grain, the richer the sound. The joy of wood helps keep his family in harmony.

    05/20/2022 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/20/2022 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.

    05/20/2022 2:30 am

    Trailblazers

    Chef Narisawa Yoshihiro has created a new genre called `Innovative Satoyama Cuisine', which draws inspiration from satoyama environments where people live off the land in harmony with nature.

    05/20/2022 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/20/2022 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.

    05/20/2022 3:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    A look at the highlights of the new Romancecar Museum and how the first-generation of romancecars laid the foundation for Japan's limited express trains and shinkansen servicing regions south-west of Tokyo.

    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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