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    11/19/2022 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The host travels to the Kokugikan stadium where is the location for Grand Sumo tournaments; moreover, unlike the other in-door stadiums, this place gives permission to eat food while enjoying the fight.

    11/19/2022 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 5:10 am

    Japan's Top Inventions

    A look behind the world's smallest surgical needles that are only 0.03mm in diameter, and providing insight into the pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment that is essential for making pills.

    11/19/2022 5:40 am

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Tornadoes are difficult to predict, striking without warning and causing tremendous damage. In this episode, we'll take a closer look at how new radar and the latest research may help save lives.

    11/19/2022 5:55 am

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring Bisuke the Marble's Great Adventure.

    11/19/2022 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 6:10 am

    The Abe Shooting and Japanese Society

    Long interviews with three intellectuals explore the roots of social fragmentation and pathways through the future in the wake of the assassination of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.

    11/19/2022 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 7:10 am

    Mountainous Traditions

    Near the 4,000 meter peaks of China's Qilian Mountains reside the Tu people. Blessed by rich nature, they live traditionally, herding white yaks and horses known as Chakouyi steeds. But now, their tradition is at risk of dying out.

    11/19/2022 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 8:10 am

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Tornadoes are difficult to predict, striking without warning and causing tremendous damage. In this episode, we'll take a closer look at how new radar and the latest research may help save lives.

    11/19/2022 8:25 am

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring Bisuke the Marble's Great Adventure.

    11/19/2022 8:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 18, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.

    11/19/2022 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The host travels to the Kokugikan stadium where is the location for Grand Sumo tournaments; moreover, unlike the other in-door stadiums, this place gives permission to eat food while enjoying the fight.

    11/19/2022 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 9:10 am

    Anime Supernova

    Ishidate Namiko is a young creator known for works with unique stories based on real-life experiences. Her speciality is hand-drawn animation that flows with tenderness.

    11/19/2022 9:25 am

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    The host explores the complex world of mushrooms and their sprawling network of underground filaments.

    11/19/2022 9:50 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Salt has been a valued commodity in Japan for centuries used for cooking and even purification. Experience an ancient sea salt extraction process and savour some equally unique Japanese delights.

    11/19/2022 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 10:10 am

    Today's Close-Up

    Explores the vital work performed by truck drivers in Japan and how a large number of them earn low pay over dangerously long hours that can cause illness. Questions whether the industry can address working conditions whilst remaining profitable.

    11/19/2022 10:40 am

    Five Frames for Love

    Naka Mitsuki's Smartphone Masterpieces Prove Digital Art's Worth -Focus, Freedom Pixels or paint, this gen-Z digital artist learns the value of leaving real lasting impact in a fleeting world.

    11/19/2022 10:55 am

    Danko and Danta: Cardboard Craft Creations

    Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, the gang construct a rubbish bin the home-viewer can recreate.

    11/19/2022 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 11:10 am

    A Century on Film

    A look at the stormy 1960s. As the anti-Vietnam War movement spread across the world, two revolutionaries served as heroes to youth, whose battle cry was `No!'. Their names, Che Guevara and Mao Zedong.

    11/19/2022 11:40 am

    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.

    11/19/2022 11:55 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.

    11/19/2022 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 12:10 pm

    The Abe Shooting and Japanese Society

    Long interviews with three intellectuals explore the roots of social fragmentation and pathways through the future in the wake of the assassination of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.

    11/19/2022 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 1:10 pm

    Mountainous Traditions

    Near the 4,000 meter peaks of China's Qilian Mountains reside the Tu people. Blessed by rich nature, they live traditionally, herding white yaks and horses known as Chakouyi steeds. But now, their tradition is at risk of dying out.

    11/19/2022 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 2:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    A look at a portable baby care pod and an AI-based remote infant monitoring system.

    11/19/2022 2:40 pm

    Five Frames for Love

    Naka Mitsuki's Smartphone Masterpieces Prove Digital Art's Worth -Focus, Freedom Pixels or paint, this gen-Z digital artist learns the value of leaving real lasting impact in a fleeting world.

    11/19/2022 2:55 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a short program focusing on tiny houses.

    11/19/2022 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 3:10 pm

    NHK Documentary

    As many mountain villages in Japan are taken over by animals, a look at how people revitalise their lifestyle and bond with animals to live with them peacefully.

    11/19/2022 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 4:10 pm

    Danko and Danta: Cardboard Craft Creations

    Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, the gang construct a rubbish bin the home-viewer can recreate.

    11/19/2022 4:15 pm

    Four Seasons in Japan

    A look at the natural beauty of Mount Kurama, a mountain to the north of the city of Kyoto. It is the birthplace of the Reiki practice, and is said to be the home of Sōjōbō, King of the Tengu.

    11/19/2022 4:25 pm

    The Seasons of Yamato

    A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, representing each season.

    11/19/2022 4:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 19, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.

    11/19/2022 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Dohyo is a sacred stage for Sumo wrestling; however, there are some secrets behind making ones including the beliefs.

    11/19/2022 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 5:10 pm

    Anime Supernova

    Ishidate Namiko is a young creator known for works with unique stories based on real-life experiences. Her speciality is hand-drawn animation that flows with tenderness.

    11/19/2022 5:25 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    The host explores the complex world of mushrooms and their sprawling network of underground filaments.

    11/19/2022 5:50 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Salt has been a valued commodity in Japan for centuries used for cooking and even purification. Experience an ancient sea salt extraction process and savour some equally unique Japanese delights.

    11/19/2022 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 6:10 pm

    The Abe Shooting and Japanese Society

    Long interviews with three intellectuals explore the roots of social fragmentation and pathways through the future in the wake of the assassination of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.

    11/19/2022 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 7:10 pm

    Mountainous Traditions

    Near the 4,000 meter peaks of China's Qilian Mountains reside the Tu people. Blessed by rich nature, they live traditionally, herding white yaks and horses known as Chakouyi steeds. But now, their tradition is at risk of dying out.

    11/19/2022 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 8:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    A look at a portable baby care pod and an AI-based remote infant monitoring system.

    11/19/2022 8:40 pm

    Five Frames for Love

    Naka Mitsuki's Smartphone Masterpieces Prove Digital Art's Worth -Focus, Freedom Pixels or paint, this gen-Z digital artist learns the value of leaving real lasting impact in a fleeting world.

    11/19/2022 8:55 pm

    Danko and Danta: Cardboard Craft Creations

    Cardboard girl Danko, her friend Danta, and craft master Mr Snips team up to make toys out of cardboard. In this episode, the gang construct a rubbish bin the home-viewer can recreate.

    11/19/2022 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 9:10 pm

    Anime Supernova

    Ishidate Namiko is a young creator known for works with unique stories based on real-life experiences. Her speciality is hand-drawn animation that flows with tenderness.

    11/19/2022 9:25 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    The host explores the complex world of mushrooms and their sprawling network of underground filaments.

    11/19/2022 9:50 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Salt has been a valued commodity in Japan for centuries used for cooking and even purification. Experience an ancient sea salt extraction process and savour some equally unique Japanese delights.

    11/19/2022 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 10:10 pm

    NHK Documentary

    As many mountain villages in Japan are taken over by animals, a look at how people revitalise their lifestyle and bond with animals to live with them peacefully.

    11/19/2022 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2022 11:10 pm

    Four Seasons in Japan

    A look at the natural beauty of Mount Kurama, a mountain to the north of the city of Kyoto. It is the birthplace of the Reiki practice, and is said to be the home of Sōjōbō, King of the Tengu.

    11/19/2022 11:20 pm

    The Seasons of Yamato

    A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, representing each season.

    11/19/2022 11:25 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

    11/19/2022 11:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 19, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.

    11/19/2022 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Dohyo is a sacred stage for Sumo wrestling; however, there are some secrets behind making ones including the beliefs.

    11/20/2022 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/20/2022 12:10 am

    Thatched Living

    An old thatched house in Ibaraki prefecture is home to a family of four. Their nostalgic, yet modern life encompasses a supportive group of friends and the beauty of the natural world in every season.

    11/20/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/20/2022 1:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    After 65 years in Tokyo, an 89-year-old indigenous Ainu woman returns to her birthplace, Hokkaido, to engage her people in conversation about overcoming challenges and building a better future.

    11/20/2022 1:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. A deep dive into its core in this definitive programme. Featuring Kyo-kanoko Shibori, untying the beauty bound within.

    11/20/2022 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/20/2022 2:10 am

    Face to Face

    Kyohei Sorita founded his own orchestra and record label and is now pursuing a career in conducting. In the year 2021, he won second prize in the International Chopin Piano Competition.

    11/20/2022 2:40 am

    No Art, No Life Plus

    Outsider artists are gaining recognition around the world. Although they create mainly for themselves, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.

    11/20/2022 2:50 am

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    Chef Saito presents an easy-to-follow recipe of a traditional, and delicious, Japanese dashimaki omelette.

    11/20/2022 2:55 am

    Doki Doki! NHK WORLD: JAPAN

    We introduce one or two program aired on NHK World-JAPAN in a episode. We show picked up video of the program presented by navigators, one is a woman and another AI speaker.

    11/20/2022 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/20/2022 3:10 am

    Biz Stream

    A look at a portable baby care pod and an AI-based remote infant monitoring system.

    11/20/2022 3:40 am

    Little Charo

    The adventures of Charo, a Japanese dog who finds himself lost in New York City and decides to find his way back home.

    11/20/2022 3:50 am

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a short program focusing on tiny houses.

    11/20/2022 3:55 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Active volcanos bless Kagoshima with natural hot springs. Visit a boss cat near an ashiyu foot bath, help kitties guard a brewery, and relax with a bath house kitty.

    11/20/2022 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/20/2022 4:10 am

    Somewhere Street A Little Stroll

    A short walk in the street of Shanxing in China, close to Shanghai, which is famous for its canals and Shanxing wine.

    11/20/2022 4:25 am

    Time-lapse Japan Tohoku

    Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tohoku, northeast Japan. Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator's camera conveys features of the region's relationship with the deceased.

    11/20/2022 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from November 19, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.

    NHK World Europe

    Available schedules: 03/26/2022 - 12/28/2024 Time zone: Central European Time (CET) UTC +1 Country: United States Language: English

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