Schedules


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    09/26/2022 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 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.

    09/26/2022 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 the final day of the 2022 September Tournament in Tokyo.

    09/26/2022 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Matsuda Aoko won a prestigious international fantasy fiction prize in 2021 for one of her short story collections. She talks about her work and how it explores gender issues and feminist themes.

    09/26/2022 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    This time we meet two men from the US - Alex Hopson who works at a restaurant specializing in sea snake soup in Okinawa, and Benjamin Stringer, a teacher of both the piano and English in Hiroshima.

    09/26/2022 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.

    09/26/2022 6:30 am

    Culture Crossroads

    Machi and Theresa are a lesbian couple. They were officially wed in Theresa's native US but their union isn't legally recognized in Japan. We follow them in their fight for marriage equality.

    09/26/2022 6:40 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a lesson on putting oneself in the guests shoes as a means of cultivating understanding and comfort.

    09/26/2022 6:55 am

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The hosts share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow and a healthy recipe for vegetarian chirashi sushi.

    09/26/2022 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.

    09/26/2022 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Today: Kawagoe: Keeping Urbane Traditions Alive.

    09/26/2022 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

    The hosts present latest entertainment news and trends along with the special interviews with TV personalities.

    09/26/2022 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/26/2022 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea. A tea grower in Ueshino talks about his work and dedication.

    09/26/2022 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 the final day of the 2022 September Tournament in Tokyo.

    09/26/2022 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

    The hosts present latest entertainment news and trends along with the special interviews with TV personalities.

    09/26/2022 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Fujimoto Yasushi developed an ultra-high pressure cleaning machine that can remove unauthorised graffiti on walls with ease. He talks about his innovative, non-chemical, eco-friendly cleaning system.

    09/26/2022 9:30 am

    J-MELO

    Singer-songwriter Higuchi Ai shares the inside story on songwriting and performs three songs.

    09/26/2022 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

    The hosts present latest entertainment news and trends along with the special interviews with TV personalities.

    09/26/2022 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/26/2022 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    This time we meet two men from the US - Alex Hopson who works at a restaurant specializing in sea snake soup in Okinawa, and Benjamin Stringer, a teacher of both the piano and English in Hiroshima.

    09/26/2022 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    09/26/2022 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Matsuda Aoko won a prestigious international fantasy fiction prize in 2021 for one of her short story collections. She talks about her work and how it explores gender issues and feminist themes.

    09/26/2022 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain.

    09/26/2022 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 12:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/26/2022 12:30 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Machi and Theresa are a lesbian couple. They were officially wed in Theresa's native US but their union isn't legally recognized in Japan. We follow them in their fight for marriage equality.

    09/26/2022 12:40 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a lesson on putting oneself in the guests shoes as a means of cultivating understanding and comfort.

    09/26/2022 12:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The hosts share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow and a healthy recipe for vegetarian chirashi sushi.

    09/26/2022 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/26/2022 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Today: Kawagoe: Keeping Urbane Traditions Alive.

    09/26/2022 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 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.

    09/26/2022 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    New preventive drugs for migraines were approved in Japan in 2021. The drugs contain antibodies that target a substance that plays a key role in migraines. In a clinical trial, around 70% of patients had a 50% drop in headache frequency.

    09/26/2022 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 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.

    09/26/2022 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    This time we meet two men from the US - Alex Hopson who works at a restaurant specializing in sea snake soup in Okinawa, and Benjamin Stringer, a teacher of both the piano and English in Hiroshima.

    09/26/2022 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Matsuda Aoko won a prestigious international fantasy fiction prize in 2021 for one of her short story collections. She talks about her work and how it explores gender issues and feminist themes.

    09/26/2022 4:30 pm

    Cycle Around Japan

    In this episode we set our riders a different kind of challenge.

    09/26/2022 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 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.

    09/26/2022 5:30 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Machi and Theresa are a lesbian couple. They were officially wed in Theresa's native US but their union isn't legally recognized in Japan. We follow them in their fight for marriage equality.

    09/26/2022 5:40 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a lesson on putting oneself in the guests shoes as a means of cultivating understanding and comfort.

    09/26/2022 5:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The hosts share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow and a healthy recipe for vegetarian chirashi sushi.

    09/26/2022 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    09/26/2022 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Fujimoto Yasushi developed an ultra-high pressure cleaning machine that can remove unauthorised graffiti on walls with ease. He talks about his innovative, non-chemical, eco-friendly cleaning system.

    09/26/2022 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain.

    09/26/2022 7:00 pm

    NHK Documentary

    In the process of transforming Shibuya from a confusing labyrinth to a model of disaster prevention, crews relocate an entire train platform along with 500 meters of track in a single 54-hour period.

    09/26/2022 7:50 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    A time-lapse taken in Japan in Ogasawara.

    09/26/2022 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea. A tea grower in Ueshino talks about his work and dedication.

    09/26/2022 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/26/2022 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    New preventive drugs for migraines were approved in Japan in 2021. The drugs contain antibodies that target a substance that plays a key role in migraines. In a clinical trial, around 70% of patients had a 50% drop in headache frequency.

    09/26/2022 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/26/2022 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    This time we meet two men from the US - Alex Hopson who works at a restaurant specializing in sea snake soup in Okinawa, and Benjamin Stringer, a teacher of both the piano and English in Hiroshima.

    09/26/2022 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/26/2022 10:30 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Machi and Theresa are a lesbian couple. They were officially wed in Theresa's native US but their union isn't legally recognized in Japan. We follow them in their fight for marriage equality.

    09/26/2022 10:40 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a lesson on putting oneself in the guests shoes as a means of cultivating understanding and comfort.

    09/26/2022 10:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The hosts share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow and a healthy recipe for vegetarian chirashi sushi.

    09/26/2022 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/26/2022 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain.

    09/26/2022 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    In Nagasaki, an isolated church on a deserted island was built after Japan's anti-Christian laws ended.

    09/26/2022 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea. A tea grower in Ueshino talks about his work and dedication.

    09/26/2022 11:30 pm

    Cycle Around Japan

    In this episode we set our riders a different kind of challenge.

    09/27/2022 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/27/2022 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.

    09/27/2022 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. This time, visiting the Toba Islands.

    09/27/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/27/2022 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Hirabayashi Kei, the Representative Director of Japan Persons with Disabilities Fashion Association, sits down to talk about his work and his desire to promote inclusivity in the fashion industry.

    09/27/2022 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Let's review the basics of Japanese cooking with chef Rika and master chef Saito. In this second episode, we focus on two of the most popular seasonings used in Japanese cuisine: shoyu and miso.

    09/27/2022 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/27/2022 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.

    09/27/2022 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    An exploration of the dramatic events that occur between ordinary people over the course of 72 hours in various locations in Japan.

    09/27/2022 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/27/2022 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.

    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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