Schedules


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    01/02/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 5:10 am

    Origami Magic

    Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. Showcasing lively origami animals, made by Hoang Tien Quyet, an origami artist living in Vietnam.

    01/02/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    News, current affairs and documentaries are utilised to explore the complex worlds of Japan and Asia.

    01/02/2023 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    This episode features two fabulous foreigners in Tokyo - US-born magazine editor Lucas Badtke-Berkow who invites us to discover the capital's many trees, and nail artist Nial Khan Cing from Myanmar.

    01/02/2023 5:57 am

    Chatroom Japan

    Marvin finds himself as a data analyst after being turned down by 50 companies during his job search.

    01/02/2023 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 6:10 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time-lapse footage highlighting the beauty of Hokkaido Prefecture found in Japan.

    01/02/2023 6:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    Rei's bento menu for the hotel's autumn campaign was passed over. Xuan wants to cheer him up and asks him if he can come and help with the summer festival. But Rei is completely oblivious of the fact that Xuan has asked him to do something.

    01/02/2023 6:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    The power of haiku poems resonates worldwide. In 2021, an effort was made to share thoughts via haiku in many languages. A look at what is revealed when poetic expression is confined to just 17 syllables.

    01/02/2023 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 7:10 am

    Reading Japan

    Featuring 'The Fugu Returns the Favor' by Tamaru Masatomo.

    01/02/2023 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of daily life, the cultural festivals that embody the nation's long history, and the distinctive culinary offerings that utilise the best ingredients the islands can offer.

    01/02/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 8:10 am

    Ceramic Treasures

    Featuring Onta-Yaki, Oita prefecture.

    01/02/2023 8:25 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A look at a unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, focusing on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and singluar moments of everyday life.

    01/02/2023 8:30 am

    The Mark of Beauty

    Tsumugi kimono has long been weaved from silk by farmers during the off-season, reflecting the climate of its birthplace. Witnessing the beauty of handmade floss silk, mud-dyeing, and tensan silk.

    01/02/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    In 2022, Shinohara Tomoe's The Leather Scrap Kimono design won two awards at the prestigious ADC Awards in New York. She looks back on her career path and shares her passion for design.

    01/02/2023 9:30 am

    J-MELO

    May J is back forsome Japanese music with two acts coming to chat and perform. Omoinotake are a piano-based three-piece band with a growing fanbase. Not Equal ME are an idol group with a new, fourth single.

    01/02/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 10:15 am

    Biz Stream

    By 2040, it is estimated that old or broken solar panels will result in eight million tons of waste each year. A look at the companies making solar energy even more environmentally friendly by focusing on ways to reuse or recycle used solar panels.

    01/02/2023 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    This episode features two fabulous foreigners in Tokyo - US-born magazine editor Lucas Badtke-Berkow who invites us to discover the capital's many trees, and nail artist Nial Khan Cing from Myanmar.

    01/02/2023 10:57 am

    Chatroom Japan

    Marvin finds himself as a data analyst after being turned down by 50 companies during his job search.

    01/02/2023 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 11:15 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time-lapse footage highlighting the beauty of Hokkaido Prefecture found in Japan.

    01/02/2023 11:35 am

    A Culture Built with Wood

    Kishu, in the southern part of the Kii Peninsula, is famous among chefs worldwide for its charcoal production. Examining what exactly fuels the eco-friendly charcoal culture of Kishu.

    01/02/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    News, current affairs and documentaries are utilised to explore the complex worlds of Japan and Asia.

    01/02/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

    01/02/2023 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 12:10 pm

    Reading Japan

    Featuring 'The Fugu Returns the Favor' by Tamaru Masatomo.

    01/02/2023 12:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Rei's bento menu for the hotel's autumn campaign was passed over. Xuan wants to cheer him up and asks him if he can come and help with the summer festival. But Rei is completely oblivious of the fact that Xuan has asked him to do something.

    01/02/2023 12:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    The power of haiku poems resonates worldwide. In 2021, an effort was made to share thoughts via haiku in many languages. A look at what is revealed when poetic expression is confined to just 17 syllables.

    01/02/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 1:10 pm

    Ceramic Treasures

    Featuring Onta-Yaki, Oita prefecture.

    01/02/2023 1:25 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A look at a unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, focusing on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and singluar moments of everyday life.

    01/02/2023 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of daily life, the cultural festivals that embody the nation's long history, and the distinctive culinary offerings that utilise the best ingredients the islands can offer.

    01/02/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 2:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time-lapse footage highlighting the beauty of Hokkaido Prefecture found in Japan.

    01/02/2023 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    A research team at the University of Tokyo has developed a heart simulator which reproduces a patient's heart in detail and predicts postoperative conditions.

    01/02/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 3:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    By 2040, it is estimated that old or broken solar panels will result in eight million tons of waste each year. A look at the companies making solar energy even more environmentally friendly by focusing on ways to reuse or recycle used solar panels.

    01/02/2023 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.

    01/02/2023 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    This episode features two fabulous foreigners in Tokyo - US-born magazine editor Lucas Badtke-Berkow who invites us to discover the capital's many trees, and nail artist Nial Khan Cing from Myanmar.

    01/02/2023 3:57 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    Marvin finds himself as a data analyst after being turned down by 50 companies during his job search.

    01/02/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 4:10 pm

    Origami Magic

    Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. Showcasing lively origami animals, made by Hoang Tien Quyet, an origami artist living in Vietnam.

    01/02/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    News, current affairs and documentaries are utilised to explore the complex worlds of Japan and Asia.

    01/02/2023 4:30 pm

    The Mark of Beauty

    Tsumugi kimono has long been weaved from silk by farmers during the off-season, reflecting the climate of its birthplace. Witnessing the beauty of handmade floss silk, mud-dyeing, and tensan silk.

    01/02/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 5:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time-lapse footage highlighting the beauty of Hokkaido Prefecture found in Japan.

    01/02/2023 5:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Rei's bento menu for the hotel's autumn campaign was passed over. Xuan wants to cheer him up and asks him if he can come and help with the summer festival. But Rei is completely oblivious of the fact that Xuan has asked him to do something.

    01/02/2023 5:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    The power of haiku poems resonates worldwide. In 2021, an effort was made to share thoughts via haiku in many languages. A look at what is revealed when poetic expression is confined to just 17 syllables.

    01/02/2023 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 6:10 pm

    Reading Japan

    Featuring 'The Fugu Returns the Favor' by Tamaru Masatomo.

    01/02/2023 6:30 pm

    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.

    01/02/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    In 2022, Shinohara Tomoe's The Leather Scrap Kimono design won two awards at the prestigious ADC Awards in New York. She looks back on her career path and shares her passion for design.

    01/02/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

    01/02/2023 7:00 pm

    NHK Documentary

    The hyper-convenience of the modern way of living produces staggering volumes of plastic waste each and every day. Investigating the emerging threats posed by plastic pollution to life on the planet.

    01/02/2023 7:50 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.

    01/02/2023 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A birds-eye view of unique landscapes across Japan as well as intimate portraits of its inhabitants. Meeting a family in Okinawa Prefecture as they celebrate a festival dedicated to their ancestors.

    01/02/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 8:10 pm

    Ceramic Treasures

    Featuring Onta-Yaki, Oita prefecture.

    01/02/2023 8:25 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A look at a unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, focusing on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and singluar moments of everyday life.

    01/02/2023 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    A research team at the University of Tokyo has developed a heart simulator which reproduces a patient's heart in detail and predicts postoperative conditions.

    01/02/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 9:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time-lapse footage highlighting the beauty of Hokkaido Prefecture found in Japan.

    01/02/2023 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    This episode features two fabulous foreigners in Tokyo - US-born magazine editor Lucas Badtke-Berkow who invites us to discover the capital's many trees, and nail artist Nial Khan Cing from Myanmar.

    01/02/2023 9:57 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    Marvin finds himself as a data analyst after being turned down by 50 companies during his job search.

    01/02/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 10:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    By 2040, it is estimated that old or broken solar panels will result in eight million tons of waste each year. A look at the companies making solar energy even more environmentally friendly by focusing on ways to reuse or recycle used solar panels.

    01/02/2023 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.

    01/02/2023 10:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Rei's bento menu for the hotel's autumn campaign was passed over. Xuan wants to cheer him up and asks him if he can come and help with the summer festival. But Rei is completely oblivious of the fact that Xuan has asked him to do something.

    01/02/2023 10:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    The power of haiku poems resonates worldwide. In 2021, an effort was made to share thoughts via haiku in many languages. A look at what is revealed when poetic expression is confined to just 17 syllables.

    01/02/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2023 11:10 pm

    Japan Sportscope

    This time Harry Sugiyama, the presenter, experiences SUP Yoga. SUP stands for Stand Up Paddle. It's Yoga on a surf-board floating on water. Harry and instructor show how to do Yoga on a board.

    01/02/2023 11:20 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

    01/02/2023 11:25 pm

    Tokyo Time-Lapse

    Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on the visual presentation of Tokyo. Featuring original takes regarding what may be the world's most exciting metropolis. This time, water.

    01/02/2023 11:30 pm

    The Mark of Beauty

    Tsumugi kimono has long been weaved from silk by farmers during the off-season, reflecting the climate of its birthplace. Witnessing the beauty of handmade floss silk, mud-dyeing, and tensan silk.

    01/03/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/03/2023 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.

    01/03/2023 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.

    01/03/2023 12:25 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A birds-eye view of unique landscapes across Japan as well as intimate portraits of its inhabitants. Meeting a family in Okinawa Prefecture as they celebrate a festival dedicated to their ancestors.

    01/03/2023 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Elisabeth Llopis and Lena Yamaguchi explore their favourite places in Nagoya, and share their love of the city.

    01/03/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/03/2023 1:10 am

    Origami Magic

    Origami is a component of traditional Japanese culture that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere, and with anyone. A quick look at how to make an origami Cat.

    01/03/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Shibasaki Harumichi has a YouTube channel where he makes all sorts of drawings and paintings, and teaches viewers how to make them, too. Fans have given him an affectionate nickname: Grandpa-sensei.

    01/03/2023 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Featured recipes include komeko (rice flour) okonomiyaki and komeko (rice flour) deep-fried seafood. Helping the viewer learn about cooking easy, delicious, and healthy food with Chef Rika.

    01/03/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/03/2023 2:10 am

    Reading Japan

    Featuring 'Girl Talk' by Akeno Kaeruko.

    01/03/2023 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    A garden megastore in Tokyo has been a magnet for people who have taken up gardening while spending more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic. For three days, these shoppers what plants mean to them.

    01/03/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/03/2023 3:10 am

    Biz Stream

    Featuring factory owner Sakamoto Tomomi. Inspired by her passion for gardening, she was able to turn her father's struggling business around by designing an award-winning flower vase.

    01/03/2023 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.

    01/03/2023 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    A research team at the University of Tokyo has developed a heart simulator which reproduces a patient's heart in detail and predicts postoperative conditions.

    01/03/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/03/2023 4:10 am

    Ceramic Treasures

    Featuring Mino-yaki, Gifu prefecture.

    01/03/2023 4:25 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.

    01/03/2023 4:30 am

    Deeper Look from NY

    Former US official Michael Green offers his analysis of relations between the USA and China following an in-person meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping at a summit in Bali, Indonesia.

    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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