Schedules


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    05/19/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 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.

    05/19/2023 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 18, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/19/2023 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The narrator talks about the drum beats that are used to convey messages about Sumo wrestlers which will sound and have different beat depending on context.

    05/19/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    In the era of `me too', intimacy coordinators play an important role in TV, film, and theatre, ensuring actors feel comfortable performing intimate scenes, while helping directors execute their visions.

    05/19/2023 5:30 am

    Asia Insight

    In China, unwed mothers have been denied maternity benefits. Although major cities are revising this decision in order to combat population decline, many mothers face an uphill battle in attaining their rights.

    05/19/2023 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.

    05/19/2023 6:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Centred on Aichi Prefecture in Japan and featuring bentos made by the foreign residents located there. Marc and Maki prepare bentos using mame-miso. From Nagoya, a tebasaki chicken wing bento.

    05/19/2023 6:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Kimura Naoko makes non-toxic crayons from remaindered fruits and vegetables, labelled apple or yam, instead of red or yellow. Her aim is to spread love for all of the earth's bounty.

    05/19/2023 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.

    05/19/2023 7:30 am

    Trailblazers

    Sakan plaster artisan Kusumi Naoki gives a fresh take on age-old techniques that are recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Known worldwide for his works, he shares his creative process.

    05/19/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/19/2023 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/19/2023 8:23 am

    Treasure Box Japan: Hiroshima

    An inside perspective on Hiroshima's culture, history, food and natural surroundings.

    05/19/2023 8:25 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

    05/19/2023 8:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 18, Day 5 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/19/2023 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The narrator talks about the drum beats that are used to convey messages about Sumo wrestlers which will sound and have different beat depending on context.

    05/19/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/19/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Kenneth Rimdahl came from Sweden to Chiang Mai, Thailand. There he discovered miang, an edible tea made with leaves from local tea plants. Now his business helps protect the forests where they grow.

    05/19/2023 9:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    In 2022, JR West announced the income and expenditure for local lines with particularly low ridership. See how the local government and community are working to promote the use of these lines.

    05/19/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/19/2023 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/19/2023 10:30 am

    Asia Insight

    In China, unwed mothers have been denied maternity benefits. Although major cities are revising this decision in order to combat population decline, many mothers face an uphill battle in attaining their rights.

    05/19/2023 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/19/2023 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.

    05/19/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    In the era of `me too', intimacy coordinators play an important role in TV, film, and theatre, ensuring actors feel comfortable performing intimate scenes, while helping directors execute their visions.

    05/19/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession.

    05/19/2023 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/19/2023 12:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Centred on Aichi Prefecture in Japan and featuring bentos made by the foreign residents located there. Marc and Maki prepare bentos using mame-miso. From Nagoya, a tebasaki chicken wing bento.

    05/19/2023 12:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Kimura Naoko makes non-toxic crayons from remaindered fruits and vegetables, labelled apple or yam, instead of red or yellow. Her aim is to spread love for all of the earth's bounty.

    05/19/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/19/2023 1:30 pm

    Trailblazers

    Sakan plaster artisan Kusumi Naoki gives a fresh take on age-old techniques that are recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Known worldwide for his works, he shares his creative process.

    05/19/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 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.

    05/19/2023 2:30 pm

    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.

    05/19/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 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.

    05/19/2023 3:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    In China, unwed mothers have been denied maternity benefits. Although major cities are revising this decision in order to combat population decline, many mothers face an uphill battle in attaining their rights.

    05/19/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    In the era of `me too', intimacy coordinators play an important role in TV, film, and theatre, ensuring actors feel comfortable performing intimate scenes, while helping directors execute their visions.

    05/19/2023 4:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 19, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/19/2023 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The narrator explains the different situations during the start of any Sumo wrestling matches which sometimes can result in matta or a false start.

    05/19/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 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.

    05/19/2023 5:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Centred on Aichi Prefecture in Japan and featuring bentos made by the foreign residents located there. Marc and Maki prepare bentos using mame-miso. From Nagoya, a tebasaki chicken wing bento.

    05/19/2023 5:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Kimura Naoko makes non-toxic crayons from remaindered fruits and vegetables, labelled apple or yam, instead of red or yellow. Her aim is to spread love for all of the earth's bounty.

    05/19/2023 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/19/2023 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.

    05/19/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Kenneth Rimdahl came from Sweden to Chiang Mai, Thailand. There he discovered miang, an edible tea made with leaves from local tea plants. Now his business helps protect the forests where they grow.

    05/19/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession.

    05/19/2023 7:00 pm

    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.

    05/19/2023 7:30 pm

    Trailblazers

    Sakan plaster artisan Kusumi Naoki gives a fresh take on age-old techniques that are recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Known worldwide for his works, he shares his creative process.

    05/19/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/19/2023 8:30 pm

    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.

    05/19/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/19/2023 9:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    In China, unwed mothers have been denied maternity benefits. Although major cities are revising this decision in order to combat population decline, many mothers face an uphill battle in attaining their rights.

    05/19/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/19/2023 10:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Centred on Aichi Prefecture in Japan and featuring bentos made by the foreign residents located there. Marc and Maki prepare bentos using mame-miso. From Nagoya, a tebasaki chicken wing bento.

    05/19/2023 10:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Kimura Naoko makes non-toxic crayons from remaindered fruits and vegetables, labelled apple or yam, instead of red or yellow. Her aim is to spread love for all of the earth's bounty.

    05/19/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/19/2023 11:10 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession.

    05/19/2023 11:15 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    Explores the history of Japanese wrapping cloths, or furoshiki, which have been used to protect or carry stuffs for centuries.

    05/19/2023 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Time-lapse photographs that capture the picturesque landscapes and beauty of Usuiso Beach in Fukushima, Japan.

    05/19/2023 11:25 pm

    Treasure Box Japan: Hiroshima

    An inside perspective on Hiroshima's culture, history, food and natural surroundings.

    05/19/2023 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. Sharing information about visiting the doctor's office.

    05/19/2023 11:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 19, Day 6 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/19/2023 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The narrator explains the different situations during the start of any Sumo wrestling matches which sometimes can result in matta or a false start.

    05/20/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/20/2023 12:10 am

    Barakan Discovers

    Peter Barakan learns about the Murakami Kaizoku, a group of pirates who were active in Japan's Seto Inland Sea in centuries past. Far from stealing, they actually guided ships to safety.

    05/20/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/20/2023 1:10 am

    Isamu Noguchi's A-Bomb Cenotaph

    Sculptor Isamu Noguchi's Hiroshima cenotaph was never built. Looking at the life and thoughts of an artist who struggled to bridge the gap between his two homelands, Japan and America.

    05/20/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/20/2023 2:10 am

    Cycle Around Japan

    A summer ride through Fukui, where wealth and culture grew out of centuries of trade with the old capital, Kyoto. Traditional crafts continue to evolve, thanks to the region's spirit of innovation.

    05/20/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/20/2023 3:10 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.

    05/20/2023 3:40 am

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

    Rockie helps an old woman find her apple. Later, the woman gives a mushroom-looking apple to Rockie in return, and Shelly eats that apple.

    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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