Schedules


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    05/24/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 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.

    05/24/2023 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.

    05/24/2023 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The narrator explains O-ttsuke which is a move in Sumo wrestling that can be used to parry the incoming attack and turn the tide of the situation effectively.

    05/24/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    The logistics industry is suffering from a labour shortage amid the covid situation. Highlighting an engineer who has developed a cloud robotic system with the aim of collaboration between humans and robots.

    05/24/2023 5:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    The Takanawa area made headlines in 2020 with the opening of a new station along the Yamanote loop line. Explores its history as a gateway to the city and discovers a grand vision for its future.

    05/24/2023 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.

    05/24/2023 6:30 am

    Ninja Truth

    Content on-the-go! Diverse, innovative, immersive and smartphone optimized. Topics range from arts, crafts and ninjas to international celebrities!

    05/24/2023 6:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    For ages, the sight of birds soaring in the sky has thrilled people the world over. Peter MacMillan explores Japanese words and expressions inspired by the appearances, habits and sounds of birds.

    05/24/2023 6:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware before metal powder such as gold is sprinkled and fixed on the surface.

    05/24/2023 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.

    05/24/2023 7:30 am

    Frontrunners

    Follow the stories behind a unique children's hospice that provides memorable palliative care to help the families of kids with incurable conditions face the end with peace and positivity.

    05/24/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/24/2023 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/24/2023 8:23 am

    Treasure Box Japan: Hiroshima

    A couple hires graduates from a regional agriculture college to help with planting rice, vegetables and raising livestock in Jinsekikogen.

    05/24/2023 8:27 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and is also an active volcano about 100 kilometres southwest of Tokyo. A look at the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji through time-lapse photography.

    05/24/2023 8:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.

    05/24/2023 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The narrator explains O-ttsuke which is a move in Sumo wrestling that can be used to parry the incoming attack and turn the tide of the situation effectively.

    05/24/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/24/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Maye Musk, dietitian, fashion model, and mother of Elon, shares the secrets to flourishing in her 70s. Her independent spirit took her from struggling single motherhood to iconic status on billboards.

    05/24/2023 9:30 am

    Science View

    Follows the regenerative medicine researchers to discover an amazing regenerative ability of Newts, allowing them to rebuild body parts with their own special red blood cells.

    05/24/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/24/2023 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/24/2023 10:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    The Takanawa area made headlines in 2020 with the opening of a new station along the Yamanote loop line. Explores its history as a gateway to the city and discovers a grand vision for its future.

    05/24/2023 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/24/2023 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.

    05/24/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    The logistics industry is suffering from a labour shortage amid the covid situation. Highlighting an engineer who has developed a cloud robotic system with the aim of collaboration between humans and robots.

    05/24/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain.

    05/24/2023 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/24/2023 12:30 pm

    Ninja Truth

    Content on-the-go! Diverse, innovative, immersive and smartphone optimized. Topics range from arts, crafts and ninjas to international celebrities!

    05/24/2023 12:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    For ages, the sight of birds soaring in the sky has thrilled people the world over. Peter MacMillan explores Japanese words and expressions inspired by the appearances, habits and sounds of birds.

    05/24/2023 12:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware before metal powder such as gold is sprinkled and fixed on the surface.

    05/24/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/24/2023 1:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Follow the stories behind a unique children's hospice that provides memorable palliative care to help the families of kids with incurable conditions face the end with peace and positivity.

    05/24/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 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.

    05/24/2023 2:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Salt has been a valued commodity in Japan for centuries used for cooking and even purification. Experience an ancient sea salt extraction process and savour some equally unique Japanese delights.

    05/24/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 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.

    05/24/2023 3:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    The Takanawa area made headlines in 2020 with the opening of a new station along the Yamanote loop line. Explores its history as a gateway to the city and discovers a grand vision for its future.

    05/24/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    The logistics industry is suffering from a labour shortage amid the covid situation. Highlighting an engineer who has developed a cloud robotic system with the aim of collaboration between humans and robots.

    05/24/2023 4:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.

    05/24/2023 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The narrator talks about the story behind how people strengthened the sumo ring in ancient time by using special parts filled with sand called Tokudawara.

    05/24/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 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.

    05/24/2023 5:30 pm

    Ninja Truth

    Content on-the-go! Diverse, innovative, immersive and smartphone optimized. Topics range from arts, crafts and ninjas to international celebrities!

    05/24/2023 5:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    For ages, the sight of birds soaring in the sky has thrilled people the world over. Peter MacMillan explores Japanese words and expressions inspired by the appearances, habits and sounds of birds.

    05/24/2023 5:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware before metal powder such as gold is sprinkled and fixed on the surface.

    05/24/2023 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/24/2023 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.

    05/24/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Maye Musk, dietitian, fashion model, and mother of Elon, shares the secrets to flourishing in her 70s. Her independent spirit took her from struggling single motherhood to iconic status on billboards.

    05/24/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain.

    05/24/2023 7:00 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    Explores the coming of flying cars, used in the companies' businesses in Japan. Then discovers this latest air mobility revolution and how these flying cars will change society.

    05/24/2023 7:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Follow the stories behind a unique children's hospice that provides memorable palliative care to help the families of kids with incurable conditions face the end with peace and positivity.

    05/24/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/24/2023 8:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Salt has been a valued commodity in Japan for centuries used for cooking and even purification. Experience an ancient sea salt extraction process and savour some equally unique Japanese delights.

    05/24/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/24/2023 9:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    The Takanawa area made headlines in 2020 with the opening of a new station along the Yamanote loop line. Explores its history as a gateway to the city and discovers a grand vision for its future.

    05/24/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/24/2023 10:30 pm

    Ninja Truth

    Content on-the-go! Diverse, innovative, immersive and smartphone optimized. Topics range from arts, crafts and ninjas to international celebrities!

    05/24/2023 10:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    For ages, the sight of birds soaring in the sky has thrilled people the world over. Peter MacMillan explores Japanese words and expressions inspired by the appearances, habits and sounds of birds.

    05/24/2023 10:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware before metal powder such as gold is sprinkled and fixed on the surface.

    05/24/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/24/2023 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain.

    05/24/2023 11:20 pm

    Tokyo Time-Lapse

    A collection of time-lapsed footage of the stunning views from the metropolitan expressway which runs through Tokyo.

    05/24/2023 11:25 pm

    Treasure Box Japan: Hiroshima

    A couple hires graduates from a regional agriculture college to help with planting rice, vegetables and raising livestock in Jinsekikogen.

    05/24/2023 11:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.

    05/24/2023 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The narrator talks about the story behind how people strengthened the sumo ring in ancient time by using special parts filled with sand called Tokudawara.

    05/25/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 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.

    05/25/2023 12:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Tatami, mats, cushions and futon adapted over centuries in the palace, shrines and temples to suit the custom of sitting and sleeping on the floor. And artisans propel the evolution into the future.

    05/25/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Sacha Dench is an Australian biologist. Through flying around the world on a paramotor, she has drawn global attention to various species of birds whose numbers are rapidly decreasing.

    05/25/2023 1:30 am

    Design X Stories

    Fukui Prefecture is a region in Japan with a long history as a key manufacturing centre for urushi lacquerware. Explores how Fukui is continuing to evolve as a creative hub in modern times.

    05/25/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 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.

    05/25/2023 2:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    Isabelle Sasaki from France is a karate instructor who promotes her adopted hometown of Ofunato and also helps her husband farm scallops. Explores the essence of karate and Ofunato's tourist appeal through her eyes.

    05/25/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 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.

    05/25/2023 3:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Salt has been a valued commodity in Japan for centuries used for cooking and even purification. Experience an ancient sea salt extraction process and savour some equally unique Japanese delights.

    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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