Schedules


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    05/16/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 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.

    05/16/2023 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Top-division bouts from 15 May 2023, the second day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/16/2023 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

    05/16/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Fukushima-based Muroya Yoshihide is the first person from Japan to win the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. He talks about promoting aviation culture and his efforts to give Fukushima a boost.

    05/16/2023 5:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Getting to know the real Japan and discovering useful travel tips. Ryoko Nakajima and Shizuka Anderson explore historic Nagasaki as they take on the challenge of its hilly terrain.

    05/16/2023 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.

    05/16/2023 6:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Saito presents a fun way to make Otsukuri, the traditional Japanese kaiseki set course which includes Sashimi.

    05/16/2023 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.

    05/16/2023 7:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    A large stationery shop in Tokyo is a magnet for people trying to stay in touch in covid times. For three days, asking customers who are buying cards and letter pads who they were writing to.

    05/16/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/16/2023 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/16/2023 8:23 am

    Treasure Box Japan: Hiroshima

    Experience four seasons of exceptional scenery at Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage Site commonly known as Miyajima.

    05/16/2023 8:25 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

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

    05/16/2023 8:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Top-division bouts from 15 May 2023, the second day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/16/2023 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

    05/16/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/16/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Watanave Hidenori, who is working on a project to track war damage in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion through the use of digital maps that utilise satellite images, talks about the power of digital tools.

    05/16/2023 9:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    Do you get good sleep? This episode reveals facts about sleep quality that may surprise you. We introduce the latest findings on sleep.

    05/16/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/16/2023 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/16/2023 10:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Getting to know the real Japan and discovering useful travel tips. Ryoko Nakajima and Shizuka Anderson explore historic Nagasaki as they take on the challenge of its hilly terrain.

    05/16/2023 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/16/2023 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.

    05/16/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Fukushima-based Muroya Yoshihide is the first person from Japan to win the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. He talks about promoting aviation culture and his efforts to give Fukushima a boost.

    05/16/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

    05/16/2023 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/16/2023 12:30 pm

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Saito presents a fun way to make Otsukuri, the traditional Japanese kaiseki set course which includes Sashimi.

    05/16/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/16/2023 1:30 pm

    Document 72 Hours

    A large stationery shop in Tokyo is a magnet for people trying to stay in touch in covid times. For three days, asking customers who are buying cards and letter pads who they were writing to.

    05/16/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 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.

    05/16/2023 2:30 pm

    Science View

    We visit a laboratory where the main proteins of the human body can now be produced artificially. And we'll see how human and even insect proteins can be put to work in drugs and medical sensors.

    05/16/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 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.

    05/16/2023 3:30 pm

    Journeys in Japan

    Getting to know the real Japan and discovering useful travel tips. Ryoko Nakajima and Shizuka Anderson explore historic Nagasaki as they take on the challenge of its hilly terrain.

    05/16/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Fukushima-based Muroya Yoshihide is the first person from Japan to win the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. He talks about promoting aviation culture and his efforts to give Fukushima a boost.

    05/16/2023 4:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Top-division bouts from 16 May 2023, the third day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/16/2023 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The narrator takes a look at Henka technique which is commonly used in smaller Sumo wrestlers to dodge and quickly gain victory at the start of the match.

    05/16/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 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.

    05/16/2023 5:30 pm

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Saito presents a fun way to make Otsukuri, the traditional Japanese kaiseki set course which includes Sashimi.

    05/16/2023 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/16/2023 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.

    05/16/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Watanave Hidenori, who is working on a project to track war damage in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion through the use of digital maps that utilise satellite images, talks about the power of digital tools.

    05/16/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

    05/16/2023 7:00 pm

    Biz Stream

    Exploring a unique platform designed to help elderly people find nearby employment. Also, a look at a support service for families that lets older citizens put their domestic skills to use.

    05/16/2023 7:30 pm

    Document 72 Hours

    A large stationery shop in Tokyo is a magnet for people trying to stay in touch in covid times. For three days, asking customers who are buying cards and letter pads who they were writing to.

    05/16/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/16/2023 8:30 pm

    Science View

    We visit a laboratory where the main proteins of the human body can now be produced artificially. And we'll see how human and even insect proteins can be put to work in drugs and medical sensors.

    05/16/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/16/2023 9:30 pm

    Journeys in Japan

    Getting to know the real Japan and discovering useful travel tips. Ryoko Nakajima and Shizuka Anderson explore historic Nagasaki as they take on the challenge of its hilly terrain.

    05/16/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/16/2023 10:30 pm

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Saito presents a fun way to make Otsukuri, the traditional Japanese kaiseki set course which includes Sashimi.

    05/16/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2023 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.

    05/16/2023 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    In Nagasaki, an isolated church on a deserted island was built after Japan's anti-Christian laws ended.

    05/16/2023 11:25 pm

    Treasure Box Japan: Hiroshima

    Experience four seasons of exceptional scenery at Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage Site commonly known as Miyajima.

    05/16/2023 11:27 pm

    Preparation

    Luna, a girl who is uncomfortable with doctor's office, comes to understand the value of medicine via the thrilling explanations of a mysterious doctor. A look at being prescribed and taking medicine.

    05/16/2023 11:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Top-division bouts from 16 May 2023, the third day of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/16/2023 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The narrator takes a look at Henka technique which is commonly used in smaller Sumo wrestlers to dodge and quickly gain victory at the start of the match.

    05/17/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2023 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.

    05/17/2023 12:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Explores Omori, an area of Tokyo that was once noted for its edible seaweed known as nori. James Farrer learns about this food's cultivation methods and dives into the area more widely.

    05/17/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

    05/17/2023 1:30 am

    Ninja Truth

    Ninja tools of clay and stone were unearthed at sixteenth-century archaeological sites. Exploring how these ninja tools came about and recreating clay makibishi to see if they'll stand up to the test.

    05/17/2023 1:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    A deep dive into the unique world of the Japanese language accompanied by scenes from Japan. Many fascinating aspects of the Japanese language like onomatopeia, and more, are also introduced.

    05/17/2023 1:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Highlighting the children who gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

    05/17/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2023 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.

    05/17/2023 2:30 am

    Frontrunners

    Highlights professionals at the forefront of different fields by showcasing their amazing work, discovering their motivations, and learning more about the challenges they may face in the future.

    05/17/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/17/2023 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.

    05/17/2023 3:30 am

    Science View

    We visit a laboratory where the main proteins of the human body can now be produced artificially. And we'll see how human and even insect proteins can be put to work in drugs and medical sensors.

    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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