Schedules


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    07/25/2022 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 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.

    07/25/2022 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 July 24, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.

    07/25/2022 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Tanabe Chikuunsai IV's bamboo art has been exhibited at the British Museum and other prestigious museums around the world. He talks about the creative possibilities of art installations using bamboo.

    07/25/2022 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Italian-born Enrico Cupri who diligently trains to learn sake-making at a brewery in northern Shiga, as well as American Andrew Gibler who works at a real estate agency in Hiroshima.

    07/25/2022 5:57 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and is also an active volcano about 100 kilometres southwest of Tokyo. A look at the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji through time-lapse photography.

    07/25/2022 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.

    07/25/2022 6:30 am

    Culture Crossroads

    As the invasion of Ukraine continues, a Russian reporter covers an anti-war-themed exhibition in Tokyo. She interviews participating artists, including a Ukrainian and a Belarusian, about their works.

    07/25/2022 6:40 am

    Learn Japanese from the News

    Helping the viewer learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. This time, a look at how to prevent heatstroke and how to save electricity on air conditioning.

    07/25/2022 6:50 am

    Easy Japanese

    To say what you want to do, replace the masu ending of a verb with tai desu.

    07/25/2022 6:55 am

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The hosts show how to prepare Japanese style meatball with a twist, sukiyaki, in a quick and easy to understand way.

    07/25/2022 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.

    07/25/2022 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Today: A Sushi Tour Around Japan.

    07/25/2022 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    07/25/2022 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/25/2022 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The host sheds light on the history of Christianity in Japan by visiting various monuments in the city of Nagasaki Prefecture and the Goto Islands.

    07/25/2022 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 July 24, Final Day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.

    07/25/2022 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    07/25/2022 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    The Ainu are one of the indigenous peoples of Japan. Kaizawa Toru is an Ainu artist who brings a contemporary sensibility to traditional Ainu woodcarving. He talks about his craft and creative drive.

    07/25/2022 9:30 am

    Songs of Tokyo

    Cast a spotlight on two different groups that are creating a buzz around the world: ATARASHII GAKKO! and NEMOPHILA. Find out what makes them appeal to international fans.

    07/25/2022 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    07/25/2022 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/25/2022 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Italian-born Enrico Cupri who diligently trains to learn sake-making at a brewery in northern Shiga, as well as American Andrew Gibler who works at a real estate agency in Hiroshima.

    07/25/2022 10:57 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. Providing an in-depth look at the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

    07/25/2022 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    07/25/2022 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Tanabe Chikuunsai IV's bamboo art has been exhibited at the British Museum and other prestigious museums around the world. He talks about the creative possibilities of art installations using bamboo.

    07/25/2022 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    We observe Red Fuji and Black Fuji, two dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai.

    07/25/2022 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 12:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/25/2022 12:30 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    As the invasion of Ukraine continues, a Russian reporter covers an anti-war-themed exhibition in Tokyo. She interviews participating artists, including a Ukrainian and a Belarusian, about their works.

    07/25/2022 12:40 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    Helping the viewer learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. This time, a look at how to prevent heatstroke and how to save electricity on air conditioning.

    07/25/2022 12:50 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To say what you want to do, replace the masu ending of a verb with tai desu.

    07/25/2022 12:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The hosts show how to prepare Japanese style meatball with a twist, sukiyaki, in a quick and easy to understand way.

    07/25/2022 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/25/2022 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Today: A Sushi Tour Around Japan.

    07/25/2022 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 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.

    07/25/2022 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Incidents that occur at medical institutions can sometimes put patients' lives at risk. We focus on the efforts of one doctor who's carefully investigating such incidents to ensure patient safety.

    07/25/2022 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 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.

    07/25/2022 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Italian-born Enrico Cupri who diligently trains to learn sake-making at a brewery in northern Shiga, as well as American Andrew Gibler who works at a real estate agency in Hiroshima.

    07/25/2022 3:57 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    The Amakusa region has over 120 islands and is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed. A look at Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography.

    07/25/2022 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Tanabe Chikuunsai IV's bamboo art has been exhibited at the British Museum and other prestigious museums around the world. He talks about the creative possibilities of art installations using bamboo.

    07/25/2022 4:30 pm

    Cycle Around Japan Highlights

    Exploring a side of Japan best seen by bicycle, fascinating places that regular tourists never get to see. This digest edition presents selected programme highlights.

    07/25/2022 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 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.

    07/25/2022 5:30 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    As the invasion of Ukraine continues, a Russian reporter covers an anti-war-themed exhibition in Tokyo. She interviews participating artists, including a Ukrainian and a Belarusian, about their works.

    07/25/2022 5:40 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    Helping the viewer learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. This time, a look at how to prevent heatstroke and how to save electricity on air conditioning.

    07/25/2022 5:50 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To say what you want to do, replace the masu ending of a verb with tai desu.

    07/25/2022 5:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The hosts show how to prepare Japanese style meatball with a twist, sukiyaki, in a quick and easy to understand way.

    07/25/2022 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    07/25/2022 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    The Ainu are one of the indigenous peoples of Japan. Kaizawa Toru is an Ainu artist who brings a contemporary sensibility to traditional Ainu woodcarving. He talks about his craft and creative drive.

    07/25/2022 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    We observe Red Fuji and Black Fuji, two dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai.

    07/25/2022 7:00 pm

    NHK Documentary

    Researchers have discovered a trade route that is older than the Silk Road, the Iron Road, which connected western Asia and Japan.

    07/25/2022 7:50 pm

    Fukushima Timelapse

    Ten years on from the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke seeks out the undiminished beauty of Fukushima, this time, focusing on the coast.

    07/25/2022 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The host sheds light on the history of Christianity in Japan by visiting various monuments in the city of Nagasaki Prefecture and the Goto Islands.

    07/25/2022 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/25/2022 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Incidents that occur at medical institutions can sometimes put patients' lives at risk. We focus on the efforts of one doctor who's carefully investigating such incidents to ensure patient safety.

    07/25/2022 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/25/2022 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Italian-born Enrico Cupri who diligently trains to learn sake-making at a brewery in northern Shiga, as well as American Andrew Gibler who works at a real estate agency in Hiroshima.

    07/25/2022 9:57 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido, home to vast fields and sprawling pastures. Providing the experience of its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.

    07/25/2022 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/25/2022 10:30 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    As the invasion of Ukraine continues, a Russian reporter covers an anti-war-themed exhibition in Tokyo. She interviews participating artists, including a Ukrainian and a Belarusian, about their works.

    07/25/2022 10:40 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    Helping the viewer learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. This time, a look at how to prevent heatstroke and how to save electricity on air conditioning.

    07/25/2022 10:50 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To say what you want to do, replace the masu ending of a verb with tai desu.

    07/25/2022 10:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The hosts show how to prepare Japanese style meatball with a twist, sukiyaki, in a quick and easy to understand way.

    07/25/2022 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/25/2022 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    We observe Red Fuji and Black Fuji, two dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai.

    07/25/2022 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Ten years on from the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke seeks out the undiminished beauty of Fukushima,this time focusing on the star-filled night sky.

    07/25/2022 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The host sheds light on the history of Christianity in Japan by visiting various monuments in the city of Nagasaki Prefecture and the Goto Islands.

    07/25/2022 11:30 pm

    Cycle Around Japan Highlights

    Exploring a side of Japan best seen by bicycle, fascinating places that regular tourists never get to see. This digest edition presents selected programme highlights.

    07/26/2022 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/26/2022 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.

    07/26/2022 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Goldfish have captured the hearts of people in Japan for centuries. One of the main areas where they are produced is the historic city of Yamatokoriyama in Nara Prefecture. Although this region of Japan does not receive a lot of rainfall, there is abundant groundwater. There are many rivers running through the city, and reservoirs have been built to make use of their water. Over the centuries, the terrain was modified until it was perfect for goldfish breeding, and it took off in a big way.

    07/26/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/26/2022 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Ota Akimi recently won multiple international awards for his documentary film on the Amazon rainforest. He talks about developing a style of visual storytelling that transcends borders and boundaries.

    07/26/2022 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    The hosts present Japanese homemade Somen with Tomato and Lemon recipe and share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow.

    07/26/2022 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/26/2022 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.

    07/26/2022 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    A month after Japan's coronavirus state of emergency was lifted, people had returned to Tokyo's Inokashira Park, known for its lush greenery and large pond. We spoke to visitors at this urban oasis.

    07/26/2022 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/26/2022 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.

    07/26/2022 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    Incidents that occur at medical institutions can sometimes put patients' lives at risk. We focus on the efforts of one doctor who's carefully investigating such incidents to ensure patient safety.

    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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