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    12/29/2022 4:55 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Rika presents the easy-to-follow recipes of chicken thigh kara-age, chicken breast and daikon soup.

    12/29/2022 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 5:10 am

    Origami Magic

    Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. Showcasing brilliant orizuru paper cranes made by Cristian Marianciuc, an origami artist currently living in Romania.

    12/29/2022 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Lilianne Fan, founder of Geutanyoe Foundation, supports the Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. She provides them food and education, and empowers them to become leaders in their community.

    12/29/2022 5:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Buddhist Statues, figures of belief and beauty.

    12/29/2022 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 6:10 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

    12/29/2022 6:30 am

    Design Talks Plus

    Today's theme: Alternative Design. Sustainable choices are important but difficult. Repairs or handmade, fun alternatives are being designed in Japan. Creator Mukasa Taro explores this new world.

    12/29/2022 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 7:10 am

    Reading Japan

    Short stories by Japan's leading writers, read in English. The illustrations draw you deeper into the world of Japanese life and culture. Today's episode is Welcoming Light by Shigematsu Kiyoshi.

    12/29/2022 7:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights. This time, Peter speaks with people and visits traditional homes across Japan.

    12/29/2022 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 8:10 am

    Ceramic Treasures

    Featuring Yachimun, Okinawa prefecture.

    12/29/2022 8:25 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros. Flowers burst into full bloom and sprouting buds reach towards the sunlight, their movements following the rhythm of nature.

    12/29/2022 8:30 am

    Lunch ON!

    Visiting a Japanese company that rents out ballet costumes. Surprisingly, all of the outfits they carry are designed and handmade in-house. Taking a look at what these costume makers eat for lunch.

    12/29/2022 8:55 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Rika presents the easy-to-follow recipes of chicken thigh kara-age, chicken breast and daikon soup.

    12/29/2022 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Emmai Alaquiva discovers that Black Lives Matter also to the hearing impaired. He shows us this through his 59-second video `Unspeakable'. He also talks about discrimination and the challenges ahead.

    12/29/2022 9:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Our focus this time is the sweet, slightly tangy orange fruit called the kaki, produced largely in Japan's ancient capital Nara. Kaki has many unique uses, including in tempura and dried as a snack.

    12/29/2022 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 10:15 am

    Biz Stream

    As Japan's population continues to age, new types of soft foods are starting to gain popularity in the eldercare field. Highlighting innovative new food products that look like regular food, but are made to be extremely soft and easy to eat.

    12/29/2022 10:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Buddhist Statues, figures of belief and beauty.

    12/29/2022 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 11:15 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

    12/29/2022 11:35 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Keramashoto National Park offers pristine waters that support a diverse ecosystem. It's also home to people who proactively carry out conservation activities and proudly carry on a distinct culture.

    12/29/2022 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Lilianne Fan, founder of Geutanyoe Foundation, supports the Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. She provides them food and education, and empowers them to become leaders in their community.

    12/29/2022 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.

    12/29/2022 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 12:10 pm

    Reading Japan

    Short stories by Japan's leading writers, read in English. The illustrations draw you deeper into the world of Japanese life and culture. Today's episode is Welcoming Light by Shigematsu Kiyoshi.

    12/29/2022 12:30 pm

    Design Talks Plus

    Today's theme: Alternative Design. Sustainable choices are important but difficult. Repairs or handmade, fun alternatives are being designed in Japan. Creator Mukasa Taro explores this new world.

    12/29/2022 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 1:10 pm

    Ceramic Treasures

    Featuring Yachimun, Okinawa prefecture.

    12/29/2022 1:25 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros. Flowers burst into full bloom and sprouting buds reach towards the sunlight, their movements following the rhythm of nature.

    12/29/2022 1:30 pm

    Japanology Plus

    Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights. This time, Peter speaks with people and visits traditional homes across Japan.

    12/29/2022 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 2:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

    12/29/2022 2:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    A section of the JR Tadami Line closed for 11 years due to heavy rain. In October 2022, the line resumed full operation. Explores how the locals overcame challenges and brought back the rail line.

    12/29/2022 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 3:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    As Japan's population continues to age, new types of soft foods are starting to gain popularity in the eldercare field. Highlighting innovative new food products that look like regular food, but are made to be extremely soft and easy to eat.

    12/29/2022 3:23 pm

    Dr. ISO's Tips against Pandemic

    Strict voluntary quarantine of smallpox sufferers was required in Iwakuni domain in the Edo Period to protect the lord. Compliance was encouraged by a generous compensation policy that provided rice.

    12/29/2022 3:30 pm

    Core Kyoto

    Buddhist Statues, figures of belief and beauty.

    12/29/2022 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 4:10 pm

    Origami Magic

    Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. Showcasing brilliant orizuru paper cranes made by Cristian Marianciuc, an origami artist currently living in Romania.

    12/29/2022 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Lilianne Fan, founder of Geutanyoe Foundation, supports the Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. She provides them food and education, and empowers them to become leaders in their community.

    12/29/2022 4:30 pm

    Lunch ON!

    Visiting a Japanese company that rents out ballet costumes. Surprisingly, all of the outfits they carry are designed and handmade in-house. Taking a look at what these costume makers eat for lunch.

    12/29/2022 4:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Rika presents the easy-to-follow recipes of chicken thigh kara-age, chicken breast and daikon soup.

    12/29/2022 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 5:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

    12/29/2022 5:30 pm

    Design Talks Plus

    Today's theme: Alternative Design. Sustainable choices are important but difficult. Repairs or handmade, fun alternatives are being designed in Japan. Creator Mukasa Taro explores this new world.

    12/29/2022 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 6:10 pm

    Reading Japan

    Short stories by Japan's leading writers, read in English. The illustrations draw you deeper into the world of Japanese life and culture. Today's episode is Welcoming Light by Shigematsu Kiyoshi.

    12/29/2022 6:30 pm

    Japan Sportscope

    This time Haryy Sugiyama, the presenter, experiences driving a kart in Saitama Prefecture. Professional driver Mr. Tsukakoshi teaches him to drive and they show the pleasure of driving a kart.

    12/29/2022 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Emmai Alaquiva discovers that Black Lives Matter also to the hearing impaired. He shows us this through his 59-second video `Unspeakable'. He also talks about discrimination and the challenges ahead.

    12/29/2022 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.

    12/29/2022 7:00 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The fascinating stories behind correction tape and water filter media, two important Japanese products. Whilst correction tape lets people fix mistakes made in pen, water filter media are vital in the majority of Japan's water treatment facilities.

    12/29/2022 7:30 pm

    Japanology Plus

    Each time, Peter Barakan visits the key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights. This time, Peter speaks with people and visits traditional homes across Japan.

    12/29/2022 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 8:10 pm

    Ceramic Treasures

    Featuring Yachimun, Okinawa prefecture.

    12/29/2022 8:25 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros. Flowers burst into full bloom and sprouting buds reach towards the sunlight, their movements following the rhythm of nature.

    12/29/2022 8:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    A section of the JR Tadami Line closed for 11 years due to heavy rain. In October 2022, the line resumed full operation. Explores how the locals overcame challenges and brought back the rail line.

    12/29/2022 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 9:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

    12/29/2022 9:30 pm

    Core Kyoto

    Buddhist Statues, figures of belief and beauty.

    12/29/2022 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 10:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    As Japan's population continues to age, new types of soft foods are starting to gain popularity in the eldercare field. Highlighting innovative new food products that look like regular food, but are made to be extremely soft and easy to eat.

    12/29/2022 10:23 pm

    Dr. ISO's Tips against Pandemic

    Strict voluntary quarantine of smallpox sufferers was required in Iwakuni domain in the Edo Period to protect the lord. Compliance was encouraged by a generous compensation policy that provided rice.

    12/29/2022 10:30 pm

    Design Talks Plus

    Today's theme: Alternative Design. Sustainable choices are important but difficult. Repairs or handmade, fun alternatives are being designed in Japan. Creator Mukasa Taro explores this new world.

    12/29/2022 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/29/2022 11:10 pm

    Japan Sportscope

    This time Haryy Sugiyama, the presenter, experiences driving a kart in Saitama Prefecture. Professional driver Mr. Tsukakoshi teaches him to drive and they show the pleasure of driving a kart.

    12/29/2022 11:20 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.

    12/29/2022 11:25 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Time-lapse photographs that capture the picturesque landscapes and beauty of Usuiso Beach in Fukushima, Japan.

    12/29/2022 11:30 pm

    Lunch ON!

    Visiting a Japanese company that rents out ballet costumes. Surprisingly, all of the outfits they carry are designed and handmade in-house. Taking a look at what these costume makers eat for lunch.

    12/29/2022 11:55 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    Bamboo is sturdy, supple and abundant. For thousands of years, it has been indispensable in Japanese crafts and construction. This versatile plant can also be eaten: bamboo shoots are a quintessential taste of spring.

    12/30/2022 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 12:10 am

    Musical Journeys with Midori, Mack and Cheese

    Produced by a New York-based Japanese violinist Goto Midori, we bring you a journey to learn about music from around the world with the fictional animals Mack and Cheese, with Midori's performances.

    12/30/2022 12:20 am

    COVID-19: Medical Frontiers

    In this unprecedented time of the coronavirus pandemic, we've put together several healthy living tips from past episodes to help keep you and your family healthy.

    12/30/2022 12:25 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. This time, visiting Nara Prefecture and meeting one of the great masters of Japanese sword-making.

    12/30/2022 12:30 am

    Asia Insight

    Schools in the Philippines were closed for the duration of the pandemic, and educators are worried that some students have fallen behind. Meet the two teachers working to regain what was lost.

    12/30/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 1:10 am

    Origami Magic

    Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. Showcasing origami masks, which look like ancient sculptures, made by Joel Cooper, an origami artist living in the United States.

    12/30/2022 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    A focus on photographer and artist, Leena Kejriwal. She blends art and technology to create awareness about India's child trafficking, using stencils, games and digital comics based on true stories.

    12/30/2022 1:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Maki layers cheese and basil between slices of pork to make deep-fried cutlets. Marc tosses crispy chicken in tangy scallion sauce. And from Taiwan, a bento featuring a local favorite: lu rou fan.

    12/30/2022 1:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Meeting people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of MOTTAINAI, which values cherishing the things people own.

    12/30/2022 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 2:10 am

    Reading Japan

    Short stories by Japan's leading writers, read in English. The illustrations draw you deeper into the world of Japanese life and culture. Today's episode is Ice Cream Fever by Kawakami Mieko.

    12/30/2022 2:30 am

    Exploring the Lands of the Ainu

    Biratori Features the Ainu peoples' traditional Cipsanke ritual, a ceremony to launch new canoes held in Biratori, in Sarugun, Hokkaido.

    12/30/2022 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 3:10 am

    Biz Stream

    Highlights the technologies and innovative ideas helping Japanese aquaculture remain profitable.

    12/30/2022 3:23 am

    Dr. ISO's Tips against Pandemic

    A look at how the human population can better associate with covid-19. Identifying these important tenents by learning about the history of infectious diseases that Japan has faced.

    12/30/2022 3:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    A section of the JR Tadami Line closed for 11 years due to heavy rain. In October 2022, the line resumed full operation. Explores how the locals overcame challenges and brought back the rail line.

    12/30/2022 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 4:10 am

    Ceramic Treasures

    Featuring Karatsu yaki, Saga prefecture.

    12/30/2022 4:25 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A unique time-lapse photography project shot by pros and non-pros. Scientific photographer Nakagawa Tatsuo captures the movement and rhythm of the moon and stars from all around Japan.

    12/30/2022 4:30 am

    J-Arena

    BMX flatland. Bicycle riders perform difficult tricks, like spinning on the wheels or riding on the handlebars in a flat arena. We meet Japan's leading riders to learn about this fascinating sport.

    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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