Schedules


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    12/18/2022 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 5:10 am

    NHK Documentary

    Since the 8th century, Buddhist monks at Nara's Todaiji have held the annual Shuni-e ritual. In 2021, the COVID pandemic threatens to keep this ancient tradition from happening for the 1,270th time.

    12/18/2022 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 6:10 am

    SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2022

    The first day of the 2022 Songs of Tokyo Festival features performances from Atarashii Gakko!, Higuchi Ai, Kageyama Hironobu, Kitadani Hiroshi, Macaroni Empitsu, Mizuki Nana and Naniwa Danshi.

    12/18/2022 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 7:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    Follows the islanders of Watakano Island as they attempt to revive the area's fortunes. To help them, the local government has sent 31-year-old Toge Hiroyuki to the island to make a fresh start and contribute to the island's community.

    12/18/2022 7:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    To Talk about your plans, put shimasu after the plan to explain what you are going to do.

    12/18/2022 7:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Looking at kirikane, the beauty of gossamer gold leaf through ancient craftsmanship. Deep in the ancient capital of Kyoto, the place is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.

    12/18/2022 7:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Visiting Kiritappu in the eastern part of Hokkaido Prefecture to explore the vast wetland and observe a variety of wildlife and plants during winter.

    12/18/2022 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 8:10 am

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows how cotton from traditional futons is being recycled for use in modern cushions and mattresses and how a traditional knife maker is helping to restore quality kitchen knives.

    12/18/2022 8:40 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.

    12/18/2022 8:50 am

    Danko and Danta: Cardboard Craft Creations

    Danko, her friend, Danta, and the craft master Mr Snips, make unique toys for kids to get creative with.

    12/18/2022 8:55 am

    Doki Doki! NHK WORLD: JAPAN

    Two navigators, one of which is a woman and the other an AI speaker, present the show.

    12/18/2022 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 9:10 am

    Face to Face

    Our guest is Yoko Tawada, winner of the 2018 US National Book Award for Translated Literature. Based in Germany, she writes in Japanese and German, which she says is behind her unique take on Japan.

    12/18/2022 9:40 am

    No Art, No Life Plus

    Outsider artists like Miruka are gaining recognition around the world. Although she creates mainly for herself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.

    12/18/2022 9:50 am

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese food recipes in just five minutes. Yu Hayami cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito to show viewers how to prepare delicious Japanese dishes at home.

    12/18/2022 9:55 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

    12/18/2022 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 10:10 am

    NHK Documentary

    Since the 8th century, Buddhist monks at Nara's Todaiji have held the annual Shuni-e ritual. In 2021, the COVID pandemic threatens to keep this ancient tradition from happening for the 1,270th time.

    12/18/2022 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 11:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    Established as a fortress city during the Spanish colonial period, Manila is the capital of the Philippines. In this episode, we explore the city, which is changing due to its developing economy.

    12/18/2022 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 12:10 pm

    SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2022

    The first day of the 2022 Songs of Tokyo Festival features performances from Atarashii Gakko!, Higuchi Ai, Kageyama Hironobu, Kitadani Hiroshi, Macaroni Empitsu, Mizuki Nana and Naniwa Danshi.

    12/18/2022 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 1:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    Follows the islanders of Watakano Island as they attempt to revive the area's fortunes. To help them, the local government has sent 31-year-old Toge Hiroyuki to the island to make a fresh start and contribute to the island's community.

    12/18/2022 1:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To Talk about your plans, put shimasu after the plan to explain what you are going to do.

    12/18/2022 1:40 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Looking at kirikane, the beauty of gossamer gold leaf through ancient craftsmanship. Deep in the ancient capital of Kyoto, the place is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.

    12/18/2022 1:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Visiting Kiritappu in the eastern part of Hokkaido Prefecture to explore the vast wetland and observe a variety of wildlife and plants during winter.

    12/18/2022 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 2:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: ventilators for infants & electron beam lithography.

    12/18/2022 2:40 pm

    100 Ideas to Save the World

    Featuring the inspiring stories of four people who overcome the difficulties and make this world a better place while conveying how diversity is important in the society.

    12/18/2022 2:55 pm

    Doki Doki! NHK WORLD: JAPAN

    Two navigators, one of which is a woman and the other an AI speaker, present the show.

    12/18/2022 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 3:10 pm

    Songs of Tokyo

    SONGS OF TOKYO brings you the latest from the Japanese music scene.Take a comprehensive look at J-POP straight from the frontlines on SONGS OF TOKYO!

    12/18/2022 3:40 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring `Then the Bridge Thought'.

    12/18/2022 3:45 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    A lesson in helping out a struggling coworker. Aung Zin Phyo, from Myanmar, works for a firm that makes 3D computer graphics images. In a roleplay challenge, he must help a coworker who's struggling with their workload.

    12/18/2022 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 4:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Established as a fortress city during the Spanish colonial period, Manila is the capital of the Philippines. In this episode, we explore the city, which is changing due to its developing economy.

    12/18/2022 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 5:10 pm

    Face to Face

    Our guest is Yoko Tawada, winner of the 2018 US National Book Award for Translated Literature. Based in Germany, she writes in Japanese and German, which she says is behind her unique take on Japan.

    12/18/2022 5:40 pm

    No Art, No Life Plus

    Outsider artists like Miruka are gaining recognition around the world. Although she creates mainly for herself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.

    12/18/2022 5:50 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese food recipes in just five minutes. Yu Hayami cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito to show viewers how to prepare delicious Japanese dishes at home.

    12/18/2022 5:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

    12/18/2022 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 6:10 pm

    SONGS OF TOKYO Festival 2022

    The first day of the 2022 Songs of Tokyo Festival features performances from Atarashii Gakko!, Higuchi Ai, Kageyama Hironobu, Kitadani Hiroshi, Macaroni Empitsu, Mizuki Nana and Naniwa Danshi.

    12/18/2022 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 7:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    Follows the islanders of Watakano Island as they attempt to revive the area's fortunes. To help them, the local government has sent 31-year-old Toge Hiroyuki to the island to make a fresh start and contribute to the island's community.

    12/18/2022 7:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To Talk about your plans, put shimasu after the plan to explain what you are going to do.

    12/18/2022 7:40 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Looking at kirikane, the beauty of gossamer gold leaf through ancient craftsmanship. Deep in the ancient capital of Kyoto, the place is still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.

    12/18/2022 7:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Visiting Kiritappu in the eastern part of Hokkaido Prefecture to explore the vast wetland and observe a variety of wildlife and plants during winter.

    12/18/2022 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 8:10 pm

    Songs of Tokyo

    SONGS OF TOKYO brings you the latest from the Japanese music scene.Take a comprehensive look at J-POP straight from the frontlines on SONGS OF TOKYO!

    12/18/2022 8:40 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    A lesson in helping out a struggling coworker. Aung Zin Phyo, from Myanmar, works for a firm that makes 3D computer graphics images. In a roleplay challenge, he must help a coworker who's struggling with their workload.

    12/18/2022 8:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

    12/18/2022 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 9:10 pm

    Face to Face

    Our guest is Yoko Tawada, winner of the 2018 US National Book Award for Translated Literature. Based in Germany, she writes in Japanese and German, which she says is behind her unique take on Japan.

    12/18/2022 9:40 pm

    No Art, No Life Plus

    Outsider artists like Miruka are gaining recognition around the world. Although she creates mainly for herself, others have taken notice. See how these artists live and work.

    12/18/2022 9:50 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese food recipes in just five minutes. Yu Hayami cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito to show viewers how to prepare delicious Japanese dishes at home.

    12/18/2022 9:55 pm

    Doki Doki! NHK WORLD: JAPAN

    Two navigators, one of which is a woman and the other an AI speaker, present the show.

    12/18/2022 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 10:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: ventilators for infants & electron beam lithography.

    12/18/2022 10:40 pm

    100 Ideas to Save the World

    Featuring the inspiring stories of four people who overcome the difficulties and make this world a better place while conveying how diversity is important in the society.

    12/18/2022 10:55 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring `Then the Bridge Thought'.

    12/18/2022 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2022 11:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Established as a fortress city during the Spanish colonial period, Manila is the capital of the Philippines. In this episode, we explore the city, which is changing due to its developing economy.

    12/19/2022 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2022 12:10 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.

    12/19/2022 12:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of the Hii River in Shimane Prefecture. In Yunotsu, a Kagura expert dances and makes Kagura masks.

    12/19/2022 12:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    We meet Canadian John Gathright who organizes events in Aichi for kids to climb trees and learn about forests, as well as Chinese-born Kanai Matsuko, who helps foreigners living in Japan find work.

    12/19/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2022 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    The number of Vietnamese people working in Japan has been on the rise in recent years. And when a Vietnamese person in Japan is in need, Buddhist nun Thich Tam Tri is there to help, day or night.

    12/19/2022 1:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    Xuan goes to a staff meeting for a festival. There she watches Sasaki and the members of the neighbourhood association and youth team get into a heated debate about what they should do this year. Xuan is unable to participate, although she wants to.

    12/19/2022 1:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    A disaster management expert provides useful tips for overcoming the various problems women have to face when staying at an evacuation shelter and recommends essential items to prepare.

    12/19/2022 1:55 am

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese food recipes in just five minutes. Yu Hayami cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito to show viewers how to prepare delicious Japanese dishes at home.

    12/19/2022 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2022 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.

    12/19/2022 2:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    The Tottori Sand Dunes, Unity with Nature.

    12/19/2022 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2022 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.

    12/19/2022 3:30 am

    Songs of Tokyo

    SONGS OF TOKYO brings you the latest from the Japanese music scene.Take a comprehensive look at J-POP straight from the frontlines on SONGS OF TOKYO!

    12/19/2022 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2022 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.

    12/19/2022 4:30 am

    Cycle Around Japan

    On this 3-day, 350-km trip, we meet a people made stronger by hardship and disaster as we visit a peach orchard, a high school horse riding club, and a country station staffed by three old friends.

    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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