Schedules


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    12/30/2022 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 5:10 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 5:15 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 5:30 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 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 6:10 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

    12/30/2022 6:30 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 6:45 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 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 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 Ice Cream Fever by Kawakami Mieko.

    12/30/2022 7:30 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 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 8:10 am

    Ceramic Treasures

    Featuring Karatsu yaki, Saga prefecture.

    12/30/2022 8:25 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 8:30 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.

    12/30/2022 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Professor Ryad Alsous fled Syria in 2013 in the civil war as his life was in danger. He has now set up a beekeeping project in the north of England, with the hope of helping other refugees.

    12/30/2022 9:30 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 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 10:15 am

    Biz Stream

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

    12/30/2022 10:30 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 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 11:15 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

    12/30/2022 11:35 am

    A Culture Built with Wood

    The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills, such as kigumi or wood joinery.

    12/30/2022 11:40 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 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Travelling to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.

    12/30/2022 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 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 Ice Cream Fever by Kawakami Mieko.

    12/30/2022 12:30 pm

    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 12:45 pm

    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 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 1:10 pm

    Ceramic Treasures

    Featuring Karatsu yaki, Saga prefecture.

    12/30/2022 1:25 pm

    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 1:30 pm

    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 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 2:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

    12/30/2022 2:30 pm

    Samurai Wheels

    Explores developments in the Japanese car industry in relation to electric vehicles at a time when Japan, a leader in hybrid technology, faces significant competition in the sector from other countries.

    12/30/2022 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 3:10 pm

    Biz Stream

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

    12/30/2022 3:23 pm

    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 pm

    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 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 4:10 pm

    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 4:15 pm

    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 4:30 pm

    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.

    12/30/2022 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 5:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

    12/30/2022 5:30 pm

    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 5:45 pm

    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 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 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 Ice Cream Fever by Kawakami Mieko.

    12/30/2022 6:30 pm

    Japan Sportscope

    Introducing outdoor activities which can be enjoyed solo. This time, a look at Caving. Harry the presenter goes into a cave in the northwest slope of Mt Fuji with a caving adventurer.

    12/30/2022 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Professor Ryad Alsous fled Syria in 2013 in the civil war as his life was in danger. He has now set up a beekeeping project in the north of England, with the hope of helping other refugees.

    12/30/2022 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Travelling to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.

    12/30/2022 7:00 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Kampo is a Japanese traditional medicine based on information contained in an ancient Chinese classic. A Kampo formulation has numerous medicinal properties and is effective for many symptoms. This makes Kampo suitable for treating long covid.

    12/30/2022 7:30 pm

    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 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 8:10 pm

    Ceramic Treasures

    Featuring Karatsu yaki, Saga prefecture.

    12/30/2022 8:25 pm

    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 8:30 pm

    Samurai Wheels

    Explores developments in the Japanese car industry in relation to electric vehicles at a time when Japan, a leader in hybrid technology, faces significant competition in the sector from other countries.

    12/30/2022 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 9:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

    12/30/2022 9:30 pm

    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 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 10:10 pm

    Biz Stream

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

    12/30/2022 10:23 pm

    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 10:30 pm

    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 10:45 pm

    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 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/30/2022 11:10 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Travelling to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.

    12/30/2022 11:15 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    The kotatsu table, a staple of Japanese households, is so culturally significant that it features in pop culture around the world.

    12/30/2022 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Ten years on from the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke seeks out the undiminished beauty of Fukushima. This time, with a focus on mountains.

    12/30/2022 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An aerial journey across 21st century Japan, a bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

    12/30/2022 11:30 pm

    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.

    12/31/2022 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/31/2022 12:10 am

    Danjuro: A Kabuki Star

    In November of 2022, Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo assumed the name Ichikawa Danjuro XIII. Looking at the special performance to mark the name change and the highlights of his repertoire.

    12/31/2022 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/31/2022 1:10 am

    Stopping the Next Pandemic

    The risk from zoonotic diseases-those passed from animals to humans, such as bird flu is particularly high. The program reports on experts known as virus hunters, working all around the world.

    12/31/2022 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/31/2022 2:10 am

    Anime Supernova

    Based in Osaka, Sukikara Makiko creates humanistic stories with animals as the main characters. Discover the secret behind Makiko's critically acclaimed creativity.

    12/31/2022 2:25 am

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    Exploring the amazing and delightful stories of animals all around the world, including Japan.

    12/31/2022 2:50 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Konnyaku, an essential part of Japanese cuisine, is high in fibre and low in calories. This time, we learn all about Konnyaku, which is gaining attention around the world as a superfood.

    12/31/2022 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/31/2022 3:10 am

    Samurai Wheels

    Explores developments in the Japanese car industry in relation to electric vehicles at a time when Japan, a leader in hybrid technology, faces significant competition in the sector from other countries.

    12/31/2022 3:40 am

    Five Frames for Love

    Photo-artist, Arisak creates her own universe as cool as ice. This artist overcomes a childhood trauma to forge a new style of photography and art.

    12/31/2022 3:55 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, learn to make a fun and sturdy marching drum.

    12/31/2022 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/31/2022 4:10 am

    Time Scoop Hunter

    In the Edo period, yureki-sanka traveled Japan teaching math to the common people. Two such teachers find themselves in a battle of wits, with the leadership of a village math school at stake.

    12/31/2022 4:40 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.

    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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