Schedules


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    08/08/2022 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 4:10 am

    NHK World-Japan Special Program

    News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

    08/08/2022 4:25 am

    Baby in Charge

    Takeda is determined to keep doing his job. But what will happen when the company president calls him in for a meeting? And who's the mysterious beauty who shows up to take Takeda home?

    08/08/2022 4:30 am

    The Mark of Beauty

    The people of Japan have long enjoyed kodo, the ancient art of appreciating aromas. In 2022, a legendary fragrant wood was offered for the repose of a shogun's soul. Let us explore these fragrances.

    08/08/2022 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 5:10 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

    08/08/2022 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Osa Yukie, who has many years of experience working in conflict zones around the world, is the head of an NGO that has been providing humanitarian aid to refugees from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

    08/08/2022 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting two Ukrainians supporting their compatriots in Japan - Paul Koroluk, archpriest of Japan's first Ukrainian Orthodox Mission, and Oksana Piskunova, an interpreter and Ukrainian school teacher.

    08/08/2022 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 6:10 am

    Somewhere Street A Little Stroll

    Let's have a short walk around the street in Adelaide, Australia where we will meet the people playing beach volleyball and men of the sea.

    08/08/2022 6:25 am

    Baby in Charge

    General Manager Takeda wakes up to find himself transformed into an 8-month-old baby. His subordinates hatch a plan to make things easier. But when they meet with clients, reactions are mixed.

    08/08/2022 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.

    08/08/2022 6:40 am

    Learn Japanese from the News

    As the popularity of e-scooters grows, so are incidents of riding under the influence of alcohol. We listen to a story about police and an industry group spreading awareness of e-scooter safety.

    08/08/2022 6:50 am

    Easy Japanese

    A verb with te mitai desu means to want to do something that you haven't done before.

    08/08/2022 6:55 am

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

    08/08/2022 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 7:10 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures connecting Japan and the world.

    08/08/2022 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

    08/08/2022 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 8:10 am

    Fresh Eyes on Japan

    A reporter from Indonesia visits Tashiro Island, also known as Cat Island. When the island was struck by the Great East Japan Earthquake, the cats were helping residents collect funds for reconstruction.

    08/08/2022 8:20 am

    Easy Japanese

    Learn how to ask about locations. If you want to know where something is, simply put wa doko desu ka after its name.

    08/08/2022 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The filmmaker showcases the bird's-eye view of Sakurajima, one of the volcanic islands in Kyushu, and talks to Kotoe Sameshima, a children's book illustrator who loves telling stories of volcanoes and the local people.

    08/08/2022 8:30 am

    The Mark of Beauty

    The people of Japan have long enjoyed kodo, the ancient art of appreciating aromas. In 2022, a legendary fragrant wood was offered for the repose of a shogun's soul. Let us explore these fragrances.

    08/08/2022 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Tom Hovasse led Japan's national women's basketball team to its first-ever silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Games. He talks strategy, tactics, and inspiring the team to reach new heights.

    08/08/2022 9:30 am

    J-MELO

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: two groups creating a big buzz. Tokyo Rikisha are four real-life rickshaw men. NEMOPHILA are an all-girl band with a hard sound and an international career.

    08/08/2022 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 10:15 am

    NHK World-Japan Special Program

    News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

    08/08/2022 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting two Ukrainians supporting their compatriots in Japan - Paul Koroluk, archpriest of Japan's first Ukrainian Orthodox Mission, and Oksana Piskunova, an interpreter and Ukrainian school teacher.

    08/08/2022 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 11:15 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures connecting Japan and the world.

    08/08/2022 11:35 am

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a variety of short conceptual scenarios focusing on the different ways of life in and around Japan.

    08/08/2022 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Osa Yukie, who has many years of experience working in conflict zones around the world, is the head of an NGO that has been providing humanitarian aid to refugees from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

    08/08/2022 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterised by unique customs and superstitions.

    08/08/2022 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 12:10 pm

    Somewhere Street A Little Stroll

    Let's have a short walk around the street in Adelaide, Australia where we will meet the people playing beach volleyball and men of the sea.

    08/08/2022 12:25 pm

    Baby in Charge

    General Manager Takeda wakes up to find himself transformed into an 8-month-old baby. His subordinates hatch a plan to make things easier. But when they meet with clients, reactions are mixed.

    08/08/2022 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.

    08/08/2022 12:40 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    As the popularity of e-scooters grows, so are incidents of riding under the influence of alcohol. We listen to a story about police and an industry group spreading awareness of e-scooter safety.

    08/08/2022 12:50 pm

    Easy Japanese

    A verb with te mitai desu means to want to do something that you haven't done before.

    08/08/2022 12:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

    08/08/2022 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 1:10 pm

    The Quest for Ancient Colour

    Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colours and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.

    08/08/2022 1:25 pm

    Baby in Charge

    Takeda is determined to keep doing his job. But what will happen when the company president calls him in for a meeting? And who's the mysterious beauty who shows up to take Takeda home?

    08/08/2022 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

    08/08/2022 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 2:10 pm

    NHK World-Japan Special Program

    News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

    08/08/2022 2:23 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a variety of short conceptual scenarios focusing on the different ways of life in and around Japan.

    08/08/2022 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    An innovative surgical model called the bionic humanoid is expected to greatly increase the quality of training and improve the skills of novice doctors, creating an environment for safer surgery.

    08/08/2022 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 3:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures connecting Japan and the world.

    08/08/2022 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting two Ukrainians supporting their compatriots in Japan - Paul Koroluk, archpriest of Japan's first Ukrainian Orthodox Mission, and Oksana Piskunova, an interpreter and Ukrainian school teacher.

    08/08/2022 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 4:10 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

    08/08/2022 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Osa Yukie, who has many years of experience working in conflict zones around the world, is the head of an NGO that has been providing humanitarian aid to refugees from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

    08/08/2022 4:30 pm

    The Mark of Beauty

    The people of Japan have long enjoyed kodo, the ancient art of appreciating aromas. In 2022, a legendary fragrant wood was offered for the repose of a shogun's soul. Let us explore these fragrances.

    08/08/2022 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 5:10 pm

    The Quest for Ancient Colour

    Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colours and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.

    08/08/2022 5:25 pm

    Baby in Charge

    Takeda is determined to keep doing his job. But what will happen when the company president calls him in for a meeting? And who's the mysterious beauty who shows up to take Takeda home?

    08/08/2022 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.

    08/08/2022 5:40 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    As the popularity of e-scooters grows, so are incidents of riding under the influence of alcohol. We listen to a story about police and an industry group spreading awareness of e-scooter safety.

    08/08/2022 5:50 pm

    Easy Japanese

    A verb with te mitai desu means to want to do something that you haven't done before.

    08/08/2022 5:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

    08/08/2022 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 6:10 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting two Ukrainians supporting their compatriots in Japan - Paul Koroluk, archpriest of Japan's first Ukrainian Orthodox Mission, and Oksana Piskunova, an interpreter and Ukrainian school teacher.

    08/08/2022 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Tom Hovasse led Japan's national women's basketball team to its first-ever silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Games. He talks strategy, tactics, and inspiring the team to reach new heights.

    08/08/2022 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterised by unique customs and superstitions.

    08/08/2022 7:00 pm

    Inasa: Whispers on the Wind

    A 16-year record of the farming and fishing community of Arahama in Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture. The southeasterly wind called the Inasa is the long-time companion of locals in their everyday endeavors, and is said to bring good catches and rich harvests. They reflect on what has been lost to the 2011 tsunami, what is unchanged, and what can be passed on to future generations.

    08/08/2022 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 8:10 pm

    Somewhere Street A Little Stroll

    Let's have a short walk around the street in Adelaide, Australia where we will meet the people playing beach volleyball and men of the sea.

    08/08/2022 8:25 pm

    Baby in Charge

    General Manager Takeda wakes up to find himself transformed into an 8-month-old baby. His subordinates hatch a plan to make things easier. But when they meet with clients, reactions are mixed.

    08/08/2022 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    An innovative surgical model called the bionic humanoid is expected to greatly increase the quality of training and improve the skills of novice doctors, creating an environment for safer surgery.

    08/08/2022 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 9:10 pm

    NHK World-Japan Special Program

    News, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

    08/08/2022 9:23 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a variety of short conceptual scenarios focusing on the different ways of life in and around Japan.

    08/08/2022 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting two Ukrainians supporting their compatriots in Japan - Paul Koroluk, archpriest of Japan's first Ukrainian Orthodox Mission, and Oksana Piskunova, an interpreter and Ukrainian school teacher.

    08/08/2022 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 10:10 pm

    The Quest for Ancient Colour

    Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colours and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.

    08/08/2022 10:25 pm

    Baby in Charge

    Takeda is determined to keep doing his job. But what will happen when the company president calls him in for a meeting? And who's the mysterious beauty who shows up to take Takeda home?

    08/08/2022 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.

    08/08/2022 10:40 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    As the popularity of e-scooters grows, so are incidents of riding under the influence of alcohol. We listen to a story about police and an industry group spreading awareness of e-scooter safety.

    08/08/2022 10:50 pm

    Easy Japanese

    A verb with te mitai desu means to want to do something that you haven't done before.

    08/08/2022 10:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    Featured recipe: Yaki-udon with Yuzukosho/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!

    08/08/2022 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2022 11:10 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

    08/08/2022 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterised by unique customs and superstitions.

    08/08/2022 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Homes.

    08/08/2022 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The filmmaker showcases the bird's-eye view of Sakurajima, one of the volcanic islands in Kyushu, and talks to Kotoe Sameshima, a children's book illustrator who loves telling stories of volcanoes and the local people.

    08/08/2022 11:30 pm

    The Mark of Beauty

    The people of Japan have long enjoyed kodo, the ancient art of appreciating aromas. In 2022, a legendary fragrant wood was offered for the repose of a shogun's soul. Let us explore these fragrances.

    08/09/2022 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/09/2022 12:10 am

    The Sea of Japan

    When spring comes, the Sea of Japan flourishes as plankton reach peak levels. Firefly squid spawn along the shoreline, emitting magical blue light in the surf on nights of the new moon.

    08/09/2022 12:25 am

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a variety of short conceptual scenarios focusing on the different ways of life in and around Japan.

    08/09/2022 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    A Canadian hotelier discovers a tiny village tucked away in the mountains of Tamba-Sasayama where its few remaining residents have renovated vacant homes to keep their history going.

    08/09/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/09/2022 1:10 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Featuring Tsubo-niwa, life enhanced by quintessential spaces. The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.

    08/09/2022 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Nagahara Chisato won third prize in an international competition for cheesemongers in 2021. She talks about the unique cheese that is developed in the agricultural region of Tokachi in Hokkaido.

    08/09/2022 1:30 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.

    08/09/2022 1:35 am

    Nagasaki Peace Ceremony

    Annual ceremony commemorating the victims of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Seventy-five years after the event, there are few survivors left. The attendees send a message to the world, wishing for peace.

    08/09/2022 2:45 am

    Four Seasons in Japan

    Japan's beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots. Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

    08/09/2022 2:55 am

    Time-Lapse Japan

    The Jomon period lasted from around 13,000 BC to 300 BC. This society of hunter-gatherers cherished peace, cooperation and connection to the natural world. A look at the Sannai Maruyama site, where 6,000 years ago, a large settlement was established.

    08/09/2022 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/09/2022 3:10 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan.

    08/09/2022 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    An innovative surgical model called the bionic humanoid is expected to greatly increase the quality of training and improve the skills of novice doctors, creating an environment for safer surgery.

    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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