Schedules


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    04/17/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 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.

    04/17/2023 4:30 am

    Cycle Around Japan

    A four-day winter ride through Ibaraki to explore its famous lake, go hill climbing, experience the samurai spirit in a kendo hall, and enjoy a fishermen's cuisine kept alive by two brothers.

    04/17/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Furuta Takayuki co-developed an intelligent mobility robot that won a prestigious international design award in 2021. He shares his passion for creating robots that help people.

    04/17/2023 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Richard Halberstadt and hearing about his experience of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Ishinomaki. Also, Chinese-born Zhang Hecong explains his work for a Japanese children's clothes brand.

    04/17/2023 6:00 am

    Newsline Asia 24

    Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

    04/17/2023 6:30 am

    Learn Japanese from the News

    Exploring a service that allows international residents to easily open bank accounts on their smartphones. It was launched by a Tokyo-based bank and a fintech firm on 1 March 2023.

    04/17/2023 6:40 am

    Easy Japanese

    Kaito and Mike explain how to say how long something will take with an example situation at the Ninja Museum.

    04/17/2023 6:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    A look at the latest efforts being taken to better accommodate people with plant-based dietary requirements in the sprawling food and culinary sectors of the Japanese capital of Tokyo.

    04/17/2023 6:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    A compilation of fun and easy-to-follow Japanese lessons extracted from NHK World-Japan.

    04/17/2023 7:00 am

    Newsline Asia 24

    Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

    04/17/2023 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Ise-Shima Women Divers Favoured by the Gods.

    04/17/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

    04/17/2023 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    04/17/2023 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The filmmaker showcases the bird's-eye view of Sakurajima, one of the volcanic islands in Kyushu, and talks to Kotoe Sameshima, a children's book illustrator who loves telling stories of volcanoes and the local people.

    04/17/2023 8:30 am

    Cycle Around Japan

    A four-day winter ride through Ibaraki to explore its famous lake, go hill climbing, experience the samurai spirit in a kendo hall, and enjoy a fishermen's cuisine kept alive by two brothers.

    04/17/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

    04/17/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Robin Takashi Lewis, a software developer, shares his story of creating an app to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic bottles and how he hopes to creatively change mindsets.

    04/17/2023 9:30 am

    J-MELO

    May J interviews GALNERYUS and Terashima Yufu about their work. The guests later perform their newest hits.

    04/17/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

    Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

    04/17/2023 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    04/17/2023 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Richard Halberstadt and hearing about his experience of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Ishinomaki. Also, Chinese-born Zhang Hecong explains his work for a Japanese children's clothes brand.

    04/17/2023 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

    Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

    04/17/2023 11:27 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.

    04/17/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Furuta Takayuki co-developed an intelligent mobility robot that won a prestigious international design award in 2021. He shares his passion for creating robots that help people.

    04/17/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    04/17/2023 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

    Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

    04/17/2023 12:30 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    Exploring a service that allows international residents to easily open bank accounts on their smartphones. It was launched by a Tokyo-based bank and a fintech firm on 1 March 2023.

    04/17/2023 12:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Kaito and Mike explain how to say how long something will take with an example situation at the Ninja Museum.

    04/17/2023 12:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    A look at the latest efforts being taken to better accommodate people with plant-based dietary requirements in the sprawling food and culinary sectors of the Japanese capital of Tokyo.

    04/17/2023 12:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    A compilation of fun and easy-to-follow Japanese lessons extracted from NHK World-Japan.

    04/17/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    04/17/2023 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today, Ise-Shima Women Divers Favoured by the Gods.

    04/17/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 2:15 pm

    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.

    04/17/2023 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. This time, a look at the health benefits of green tea catechins, a type of natural antioxidant.

    04/17/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 3:15 pm

    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.

    04/17/2023 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Richard Halberstadt and hearing about his experience of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Ishinomaki. Also, Chinese-born Zhang Hecong explains his work for a Japanese children's clothes brand.

    04/17/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Furuta Takayuki co-developed an intelligent mobility robot that won a prestigious international design award in 2021. He shares his passion for creating robots that help people.

    04/17/2023 4:30 pm

    Cycle Around Japan

    A four-day winter ride through Ibaraki to explore its famous lake, go hill climbing, experience the samurai spirit in a kendo hall, and enjoy a fishermen's cuisine kept alive by two brothers.

    04/17/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 5:15 pm

    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.

    04/17/2023 5:30 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    Exploring a service that allows international residents to easily open bank accounts on their smartphones. It was launched by a Tokyo-based bank and a fintech firm on 1 March 2023.

    04/17/2023 5:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Kaito and Mike explain how to say how long something will take with an example situation at the Ninja Museum.

    04/17/2023 5:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    A look at the latest efforts being taken to better accommodate people with plant-based dietary requirements in the sprawling food and culinary sectors of the Japanese capital of Tokyo.

    04/17/2023 5:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    A compilation of fun and easy-to-follow Japanese lessons extracted from NHK World-Japan.

    04/17/2023 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

    Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.

    04/17/2023 6:27 pm

    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.

    04/17/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Robin Takashi Lewis, a software developer, shares his story of creating an app to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic bottles and how he hopes to creatively change mindsets.

    04/17/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    04/17/2023 7:00 pm

    NHK Documentary

    Examines the ways in which Japan is trying to adapt in an increasingly unpredictable world as the tides of globalisation turn quickly.

    04/17/2023 7:50 pm

    Fukushima Timelapse

    Ten years on from the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke seeks out the undiminished beauty of Fukushima, this time, focusing on the coast.

    04/17/2023 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The filmmaker showcases the bird's-eye view of Sakurajima, one of the volcanic islands in Kyushu, and talks to Kotoe Sameshima, a children's book illustrator who loves telling stories of volcanoes and the local people.

    04/17/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    04/17/2023 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. This time, a look at the health benefits of green tea catechins, a type of natural antioxidant.

    04/17/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    04/17/2023 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Richard Halberstadt and hearing about his experience of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Ishinomaki. Also, Chinese-born Zhang Hecong explains his work for a Japanese children's clothes brand.

    04/17/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    04/17/2023 10:30 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    Exploring a service that allows international residents to easily open bank accounts on their smartphones. It was launched by a Tokyo-based bank and a fintech firm on 1 March 2023.

    04/17/2023 10:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Kaito and Mike explain how to say how long something will take with an example situation at the Ninja Museum.

    04/17/2023 10:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    A look at the latest efforts being taken to better accommodate people with plant-based dietary requirements in the sprawling food and culinary sectors of the Japanese capital of Tokyo.

    04/17/2023 10:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    A compilation of fun and easy-to-follow Japanese lessons extracted from NHK World-Japan.

    04/17/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2023 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    04/17/2023 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, we focusing on forests.

    04/17/2023 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The filmmaker showcases the bird's-eye view of Sakurajima, one of the volcanic islands in Kyushu, and talks to Kotoe Sameshima, a children's book illustrator who loves telling stories of volcanoes and the local people.

    04/17/2023 11:30 pm

    Cycle Around Japan

    A four-day winter ride through Ibaraki to explore its famous lake, go hill climbing, experience the samurai spirit in a kendo hall, and enjoy a fishermen's cuisine kept alive by two brothers.

    04/18/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/18/2023 12:15 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.

    04/18/2023 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    The Northern Alps, which extend some 150 kilometres, are the most popular among climbers in Japan. Many of its peaks tower more than 2,000 meters with 10 topping 3,000. Along the ridgeline, alpine views rarely identified with Japan stretch out.

    04/18/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/18/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    A nature photographer, Takasago Junji, shares his story about the career path he makes and how it is related to his respect to nature.

    04/18/2023 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce the uninitiated to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

    04/18/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/18/2023 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.

    04/18/2023 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    A small shop selling okonomiyaki pancakes has been a symbolic part of Kobe's recovery from the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. For three days, customers were asked what makes this food so special.

    04/18/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/18/2023 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.

    04/18/2023 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. This time, a look at the health benefits of green tea catechins, a type of natural antioxidant.

    NHK World Europe

    Available schedules: 03/26/2022 - 12/28/2024 Time zone: Central European Summer Time (CEST) UTC +2 Country: United States Language: English

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