Schedules


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    09/12/2022 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 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.

    09/12/2022 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. Presenting sumo highlights for fans around the globe with all of the top-division bouts from day one of the 2022 September Tournament in Tokyo.

    09/12/2022 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The narrator explains the meaning behind the names of sumo wrestling ring which are mostly originated from animals or locations.

    09/12/2022 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Kishikawa Masanori, a Shinto priest who has organised live painting events, anime collaborations, and various other events at a 1300-year-old shrine, shares his vision of a shrine for modern times.

    09/12/2022 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

    09/12/2022 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.

    09/12/2022 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.

    09/12/2022 6:40 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a look at how the viewer can end a conversation on a high note for non-native Japanese speakers.

    09/12/2022 6:55 am

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    Featured recipe: tonkatsu with daikon and ponzu. Showcasing Japanese home cooking with master chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques, for home chefs of all skill levels.

    09/12/2022 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.

    09/12/2022 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.

    09/12/2022 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    09/12/2022 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/12/2022 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A free diver goes on an underwater adventure on Yonaguni Island and shares his philosophy, including how to prepare his mental state before deep diving.

    09/12/2022 8:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. Presenting sumo highlights for fans around the globe with all of the top-division bouts from day one of the 2022 September Tournament in Tokyo.

    09/12/2022 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The narrator explains the meaning behind the names of sumo wrestling ring which are mostly originated from animals or locations.

    09/12/2022 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    09/12/2022 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Mori Ryohei talks about his achievement and ambitions to save nature as a CEO of Green Science Alliance, including the detail of a startup plan that is financially supported by the United Nations.

    09/12/2022 9:30 am

    J-MELO

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Miyazawa Kazufumi, who has long been sharing the appeal of Okinawa and its music; and Takeuchi Anna, a singer-songwriter in the fourth year since her debut.

    09/12/2022 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

    Bringing the best in entertainment.

    09/12/2022 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/12/2022 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

    09/12/2022 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    09/12/2022 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Kishikawa Masanori, a Shinto priest who has organised live painting events, anime collaborations, and various other events at a 1300-year-old shrine, shares his vision of a shrine for modern times.

    09/12/2022 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A full moon shines above a bustling neighbourhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theatres on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.

    09/12/2022 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 12:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/12/2022 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.

    09/12/2022 12:40 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a look at how the viewer can end a conversation on a high note for non-native Japanese speakers.

    09/12/2022 12:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    Featured recipe: tonkatsu with daikon and ponzu. Showcasing Japanese home cooking with master chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques, for home chefs of all skill levels.

    09/12/2022 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/12/2022 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.

    09/12/2022 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 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.

    09/12/2022 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Premature menopause makes it virtually impossible for women to become pregnant with their own eggs, but a new treatment developed by a Japanese doctor and his team is helping to make that a reality.

    09/12/2022 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 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.

    09/12/2022 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

    09/12/2022 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Kishikawa Masanori, a Shinto priest who has organised live painting events, anime collaborations, and various other events at a 1300-year-old shrine, shares his vision of a shrine for modern times.

    09/12/2022 4:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. Presenting sumo highlights for fans around the globe with all of the top-division bouts from day two of the 2022 September Tournament in Tokyo.

    09/12/2022 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

    09/12/2022 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 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.

    09/12/2022 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.

    09/12/2022 5:40 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a look at how the viewer can end a conversation on a high note for non-native Japanese speakers.

    09/12/2022 5:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    Featured recipe: tonkatsu with daikon and ponzu. Showcasing Japanese home cooking with master chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques, for home chefs of all skill levels.

    09/12/2022 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    09/12/2022 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Mori Ryohei talks about his achievement and ambitions to save nature as a CEO of Green Science Alliance, including the detail of a startup plan that is financially supported by the United Nations.

    09/12/2022 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A full moon shines above a bustling neighbourhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theatres on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.

    09/12/2022 7:00 pm

    NHK Documentary

    Through our exhaustive analysis of huge volumes of Chinese vessel tracking data, we piece together a puzzle that reveals a new hidden power struggle over increasingly critical submarine resources.

    09/12/2022 7:50 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    The Ainu are the indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time, a look at Ainu boats.

    09/12/2022 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A free diver goes on an underwater adventure on Yonaguni Island and shares his philosophy, including how to prepare his mental state before deep diving.

    09/12/2022 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/12/2022 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Premature menopause makes it virtually impossible for women to become pregnant with their own eggs, but a new treatment developed by a Japanese doctor and his team is helping to make that a reality.

    09/12/2022 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/12/2022 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

    09/12/2022 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/12/2022 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.

    09/12/2022 10:40 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a look at how the viewer can end a conversation on a high note for non-native Japanese speakers.

    09/12/2022 10:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    Featured recipe: tonkatsu with daikon and ponzu. Showcasing Japanese home cooking with master chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques, for home chefs of all skill levels.

    09/12/2022 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2022 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A full moon shines above a bustling neighbourhood. Featured prominently are kabuki theatres on hiatus. Still, people have come out to take in the nightlife and hopefully a celebrity sighting or two.

    09/12/2022 11:20 pm

    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.

    09/12/2022 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A free diver goes on an underwater adventure on Yonaguni Island and shares his philosophy, including how to prepare his mental state before deep diving.

    09/12/2022 11:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. Presenting sumo highlights for fans around the globe with all of the top-division bouts from day two of the 2022 September Tournament in Tokyo.

    09/12/2022 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

    09/13/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/13/2022 1:15 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.

    09/13/2022 1:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Located on the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, Ishinomaki City long flourished through fisheries. The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake ravaged the city, leaving 4,000 people dead or missing, making it one of the worst hit areas.

    09/13/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/13/2022 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Robin Takashi Lewis, a software developer, shares his story of creating an app to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic bottles and how he hopes to creatively change mindsets.

    09/13/2022 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Featured recipes: (1) Wasabi and Home-dried Mushroom Pasta (2) Rika's Nostalgic Omelet. Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika!!

    09/13/2022 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/13/2022 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.

    09/13/2022 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    An exploration of the dramatic events that occur between ordinary people over the course of 72 hours. This time, the crew visits a plastic model shop, where hobby making worlds come alive.

    09/13/2022 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/13/2022 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.

    09/13/2022 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    Premature menopause makes it virtually impossible for women to become pregnant with their own eggs, but a new treatment developed by a Japanese doctor and his team is helping to make that a reality.

    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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