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    01/21/2023 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    A look at the wrestling move yorikiri, or frontal force out, which is one of sumo's most common winning techniques.

    01/21/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 5:10 am

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The histories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus the parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, a look at low-pain needles and sports wheelchairs.

    01/21/2023 5:40 am

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    When a major earthquake hits, the ground can turn into muddy water. This is called liquefaction. Buildings may sink or tilt and become uninhabitable. A look at these mechanisms and how to prevent it.

    01/21/2023 5:55 am

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun.

    01/21/2023 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 6:10 am

    ABU TV Song Festival in India

    The singers from ABU member countries, including India, Japan, Kazakhstan and Turkey perform songs in the annual ABU Song Festival.

    01/21/2023 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 7:10 am

    Where Will America Go from Here?

    Tensions between the Republicans and Democrats are building before crucial elections in the US. With inflation high and heated debate occurring over abortion rights, a look at what voters in America think.

    01/21/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 8:10 am

    Live: Grand Sumo Wrestling

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO Tournament Day action live, as top wrestlers have their day 14 of the 15-day contest.

    01/21/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 9:10 am

    Anime Supernova

    With over 50 music videos on his resume, Sugimoto Kosuke has been able to combine audio and visuals in ways not many others can. Find out the secret behind his creativity.

    01/21/2023 9:25 am

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    A look at the incredible gentoo penguins of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. Their breeding grounds are far from the hazards of the shore, but getting there can be quite a challenge.

    01/21/2023 9:50 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    FU is a processed flour-based food eaten in Japan. It may look like bread, but it has few calories and lots of protein. Discover mysterious FU, which soaks up umami like a sponge.

    01/21/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 10:10 am

    Today's Close-Up

    It has long been clear that saying girls should... represents an outdated attempt to force females into stereotyped roles. We hear from some young people who have suffered from gender prejudice.

    01/21/2023 10:40 am

    The Signs

    Fostering new connections in communities. Instead of a hospital, medical care that blends into people's lives, and an innovative care and welfare centre that's become one town's bustling hub.

    01/21/2023 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. This time, learn how to make an excellent and super cool excavator.

    01/21/2023 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 11:10 am

    A Century on Film

    Personal footage of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami shocked the world. It inspired the birth of an online video-sharing site that has made image distribution available to amateur and professional alike.

    01/21/2023 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.

    01/21/2023 11:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Featuring Tsubo-niwa, life enhanced by quintessential spaces. The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.

    01/21/2023 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 12:10 pm

    ABU TV Song Festival in India

    The singers from ABU member countries, including India, Japan, Kazakhstan and Turkey perform songs in the annual ABU Song Festival.

    01/21/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 1:10 pm

    Where Will America Go from Here?

    Tensions between the Republicans and Democrats are building before crucial elections in the US. With inflation high and heated debate occurring over abortion rights, a look at what voters in America think.

    01/21/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 2:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    This episode features a unique new Japanese tableware rental service. The concept is helping restaurants facing tight budgets while also providing a much-needed boost to a struggling industry.

    01/21/2023 2:40 pm

    The Signs

    Fostering new connections in communities. Instead of a hospital, medical care that blends into people's lives, and an innovative care and welfare centre that's become one town's bustling hub.

    01/21/2023 2:55 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a variety of short conceptual scenarios focusing on the different ways of life in and around Japan.

    01/21/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 3:10 pm

    NHK Documentary

    Hong Kong has undergone drastic social and political change in just a few short years as Beijing tightens its grip on the territory. We expose the transformations affecting every aspect of society.

    01/21/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 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. This time, learn how to make an excellent and super cool excavator.

    01/21/2023 4:15 pm

    Four Seasons in Japan

    Japan's beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots. Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

    01/21/2023 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, makes you experience each seasons.

    01/21/2023 4:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo highlights from the top division of bouts from day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    01/21/2023 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Takes a look at some of the best of over 80 techniques in sumo wrestling that can be used to achieve victory.

    01/21/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 5:10 pm

    Anime Supernova

    With over 50 music videos on his resume, Sugimoto Kosuke has been able to combine audio and visuals in ways not many others can. Find out the secret behind his creativity.

    01/21/2023 5:25 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    A look at the incredible gentoo penguins of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. Their breeding grounds are far from the hazards of the shore, but getting there can be quite a challenge.

    01/21/2023 5:50 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    FU is a processed flour-based food eaten in Japan. It may look like bread, but it has few calories and lots of protein. Discover mysterious FU, which soaks up umami like a sponge.

    01/21/2023 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 6:10 pm

    ABU TV Song Festival in India

    The singers from ABU member countries, including India, Japan, Kazakhstan and Turkey perform songs in the annual ABU Song Festival.

    01/21/2023 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 7:10 pm

    Where Will America Go from Here?

    Tensions between the Republicans and Democrats are building before crucial elections in the US. With inflation high and heated debate occurring over abortion rights, a look at what voters in America think.

    01/21/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 8:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    This episode features a unique new Japanese tableware rental service. The concept is helping restaurants facing tight budgets while also providing a much-needed boost to a struggling industry.

    01/21/2023 8:40 pm

    The Signs

    Fostering new connections in communities. Instead of a hospital, medical care that blends into people's lives, and an innovative care and welfare centre that's become one town's bustling hub.

    01/21/2023 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. This time, learn how to make an excellent and super cool excavator.

    01/21/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 9:10 pm

    Anime Supernova

    With over 50 music videos on his resume, Sugimoto Kosuke has been able to combine audio and visuals in ways not many others can. Find out the secret behind his creativity.

    01/21/2023 9:25 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    A look at the incredible gentoo penguins of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. Their breeding grounds are far from the hazards of the shore, but getting there can be quite a challenge.

    01/21/2023 9:50 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    FU is a processed flour-based food eaten in Japan. It may look like bread, but it has few calories and lots of protein. Discover mysterious FU, which soaks up umami like a sponge.

    01/21/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 10:10 pm

    NHK Documentary

    Hong Kong has undergone drastic social and political change in just a few short years as Beijing tightens its grip on the territory. We expose the transformations affecting every aspect of society.

    01/21/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/21/2023 11:10 pm

    Four Seasons in Japan

    Japan's beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots. Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

    01/21/2023 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, makes you experience each seasons.

    01/21/2023 11:25 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    We observe Red Fuji and Black Fuji, two dramatically different views of Japan's most famous mountain, captured by the artist Hokusai.

    01/21/2023 11:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo highlights from the top division of bouts from day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    01/21/2023 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Takes a look at some of the best of over 80 techniques in sumo wrestling that can be used to achieve victory.

    01/22/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/22/2023 12:10 am

    Crime Diary of Kiriko Hitotsubashi

    The place Kiriko sought to be her final abode was prison. A hilarious yet poignant account of a lonesome woman's quest for comfort in her old age.

    01/22/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/22/2023 1:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    Yambaru in the north of Okinawa Island was listed as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site in 2021. Its forests are home to numerous rare creatures. Explores this valuable environment and investigates how it can be preserved.

    01/22/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/22/2023 2:10 am

    Face to Face

    Picture book author Gomi Taro has produced over 400 works which have been published in over 30 countries. Interrogating why do his books have such universal appeal while he shares his philosophy on art.

    01/22/2023 2:40 am

    No Art, No Life Plus

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

    01/22/2023 2:50 am

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The hosts share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow and a recipe for corned beef with mayo omusubi, a special onigiri.

    01/22/2023 2:55 am

    Doki Doki! NHK WORLD: JAPAN

    An exploration of some of the latest and most fascinating technological creations and innovations in Japan.

    01/22/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/22/2023 3:10 am

    Biz Stream

    This episode features a unique new Japanese tableware rental service. The concept is helping restaurants facing tight budgets while also providing a much-needed boost to a struggling industry.

    01/22/2023 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.

    01/22/2023 3:50 am

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a variety of short conceptual scenarios focusing on the different ways of life in and around Japan.

    01/22/2023 3:55 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.

    01/22/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/22/2023 4:10 am

    Four Seasons in Japan

    Japan's beauty is revealed as our cameras capture magnificent landscapes and hidden scenic spots. Visiting places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

    01/22/2023 4:20 am

    Time-Lapse Japan

    The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. Examining various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, a look at lacquer.

    01/22/2023 4:25 am

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Masses of clay figurines called dogu have been recovered from sites in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto and Chubu from the middle, late and final Jomon periods. The Sannai Maruyama village site alone turned up 1,500 figurines.

    01/22/2023 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo highlights from the top division of bouts from day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    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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