Schedules


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    05/25/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 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.

    05/25/2023 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.

    05/25/2023 4:57 am

    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 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 5:15 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 5:30 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 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.

    05/25/2023 6:30 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 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.

    05/25/2023 7:30 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 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/25/2023 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/25/2023 8:23 am

    Treasure Box Japan: Hiroshima

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

    05/25/2023 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.

    05/25/2023 8:57 am

    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 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/25/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Highlighting the efforts of a Nigerian who studied ballet on YouTube and runs a ballet academy in his back yard have attracted sympathy and support worldwide. He is now creating a unique African style of ballet.

    05/25/2023 9:30 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.

    05/25/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/25/2023 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/25/2023 10:30 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 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/25/2023 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.

    05/25/2023 11:40 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 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

    05/25/2023 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/25/2023 12:30 pm

    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 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/25/2023 1:30 pm

    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 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 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.

    05/25/2023 2:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

    05/25/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 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.

    05/25/2023 3:30 pm

    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 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 4:15 pm

    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 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.

    05/25/2023 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Explores the role of the ceremonial guards, who accompany the wrestler to the sumo ring and help perform the ceremony before the makunouchi division begins.

    05/25/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 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.

    05/25/2023 5:30 pm

    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 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/25/2023 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.

    05/25/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Highlighting the efforts of a Nigerian who studied ballet on YouTube and runs a ballet academy in his back yard have attracted sympathy and support worldwide. He is now creating a unique African style of ballet.

    05/25/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

    05/25/2023 7:00 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: radio controlled watches and encrusting machines.

    05/25/2023 7:30 pm

    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 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/25/2023 8:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

    05/25/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/25/2023 9:30 pm

    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 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/25/2023 10:30 pm

    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 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/25/2023 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

    05/25/2023 11:20 pm

    Tokyo Time-Lapse

    Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tokyo, giving original takes on what many find the world's most exciting metropolis.

    05/25/2023 11:25 pm

    Treasure Box Japan: Hiroshima

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

    05/25/2023 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.

    05/25/2023 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Explores the role of the ceremonial guards, who accompany the wrestler to the sumo ring and help perform the ceremony before the makunouchi division begins.

    05/26/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/26/2023 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.

    05/26/2023 12:30 am

    Asia Insight

    In August 2021, the Taliban took back control of Afghanistan. Thousands have been displaced, while an ailing economy, severe droughts and the oncoming winter drive fears of a devastating famine.

    05/26/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/26/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Kure Kaoru is a Hong Kong photographer who experienced the city's democracy movement. Now, in Ukraine, he is photographing local people and highlighting the threat of authoritarianism to the world.

    05/26/2023 1:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Exploring bento in Hiroshima Prefecture. Includes a look at local bento makers from West Africa, Malaysia, Vietnam, and more. Also, Marc and Maki make dishes with a Hiroshima speciality: lemon.

    05/26/2023 1:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Behind the nail tips made by manicurist Arimoto Naomi, a wheelchair user, is marine plastic trash from nearby beaches. Fashion-inspired eco-consciousness made with the love and support of her family.

    05/26/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/26/2023 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.

    05/26/2023 2:30 am

    Catch Japan

    We'll feature Japan's gastronomy tourism with a focus on the ancient capital Nara, a technology supporting the manufacturing industry, visit Towada-Hachimantai National Park, and algae-based biofuel.

    05/26/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/26/2023 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.

    05/26/2023 3:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

    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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