Schedules


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    07/17/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 4:10 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.

    07/17/2023 4:23 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros. As most of Japan sleeps, factories across the country work through the night to keep the wheels of industry turning.

    07/17/2023 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Presenting sumo highlights for fans all around the globe. This time, a look at all of the top-division bouts from July 16, day eight of the Grand Sumo Tournament, held in in Nagoya, Japan.

    07/17/2023 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    Every round of sumo wrestling requires a sacred ritual to expel the evil spirits, including drinking water to cleanse and purify their bodies.

    07/17/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 5:10 am

    Nun's Cookbook

    The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple prepare shinoda rolls with taro stalks, a simple autumn dish.

    07/17/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    For close to 50 years, Miyazaki Manabu has been photographing wild animals entering human habitats using unmanned cameras he devised himself. He shares his thoughts on how we can coexist.

    07/17/2023 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    We visit Toyama to meet US-born Jack Lee Randall who performs shadow puppet plays for children, and Chinese-native Weng Fei who operates a concrete pump truck in Gifu.

    07/17/2023 5:57 am

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Amami Oshima Islands, designated as a Natural World Heritage site in 2021, is home to rich biodiversity, including many endemic species. Michael Keida heads deep into the forest in search of the subtropical island's rare plant and wildlife.

    07/17/2023 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 6:10 am

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

    07/17/2023 6:25 am

    Nun's Cookbook

    The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple prepare a delightful autumn treat that's both beautiful to look at and tasty to eat by simply boiling edible chrysanthemums and serving them with sweet vinegar.

    07/17/2023 6:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    On her day off, Xuan is going to meet Aoi, who will give her a tour of Nagatoro in Saitama Prefecture. Xuan is really excited to be in Nagatoro, which is the setting of an anime she loves, and snaps away at various locations.

    07/17/2023 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.

    07/17/2023 6:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Providing various sets of information for foreigners who are living in Japan in four different languages, including English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Portuguese.

    07/17/2023 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 7:10 am

    MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

    On New Year's Eve, performers dress as monsters called namahage. It's a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds. And in the village of Tayazawa, it was recently revived.

    07/17/2023 7:20 am

    Taiwan's Windy Frontline Islands

    The Kinmen Islands, located just offshore of mainland China, have long been at the forefront of military tensions. Now, the legacy of this conflict is becoming popular with tourists.

    07/17/2023 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Nagasaki Kaido is a road leading north-east out of Nagasaki City, through the neighbouring Saga Prefecture, that ends 223km later in Kokura in the north of Fukuoka Prefecture.

    07/17/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 8:10 am

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

    07/17/2023 8:25 am

    Nun's Cookbook

    The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple prepare a delightful autumn treat that's both beautiful to look at and tasty to eat by simply boiling edible chrysanthemums and serving them with sweet vinegar.

    07/17/2023 8:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Presenting sumo highlights for fans all around the globe. This time, a look at all of the top-division bouts from July 16, day eight of the Grand Sumo Tournament, held in in Nagoya, Japan.

    07/17/2023 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    Every round of sumo wrestling requires a sacred ritual to expel the evil spirits, including drinking water to cleanse and purify their bodies.

    07/17/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 9:10 am

    Nun's Cookbook

    The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple prepare shinoda rolls with taro stalks, a simple autumn dish.

    07/17/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Matsuoka Satoshi, a Japanese computer scientist and the current head of RIKEN, talks about the operations of a supercomputer called Fugaku.

    07/17/2023 9:30 am

    J-MELO

    Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, wasuta (a four-member idol group requested by viewers outside Japan) and heavy metal band LOVEBITES will be in the J-MELO studio to chat and perform.

    07/17/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 10:15 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.

    07/17/2023 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    We visit Toyama to meet US-born Jack Lee Randall who performs shadow puppet plays for children, and Chinese-native Weng Fei who operates a concrete pump truck in Gifu.

    07/17/2023 10:57 am

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Amami Oshima Islands, designated as a Natural World Heritage site in 2021, is home to rich biodiversity, including many endemic species. Michael Keida heads deep into the forest in search of the subtropical island's rare plant and wildlife.

    07/17/2023 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 11:15 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.

    07/17/2023 11:30 am

    Four Seasons in Japan

    Nomozaki sits at the tip of a peninsula in the East China Sea. In winter, the cape area and nearby Kabashima Island welcome all kinds of fascinating migratory birds including ospreys.

    07/17/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    For close to 50 years, Miyazaki Manabu has been photographing wild animals entering human habitats using unmanned cameras he devised himself. He shares his thoughts on how we can coexist.

    07/17/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

    07/17/2023 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 12:10 pm

    MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

    On New Year's Eve, performers dress as monsters called namahage. It's a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds. And in the village of Tayazawa, it was recently revived.

    07/17/2023 12:20 pm

    Taiwan's Windy Frontline Islands

    The Kinmen Islands, located just offshore of mainland China, have long been at the forefront of military tensions. Now, the legacy of this conflict is becoming popular with tourists.

    07/17/2023 12:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    On her day off, Xuan is going to meet Aoi, who will give her a tour of Nagatoro in Saitama Prefecture. Xuan is really excited to be in Nagatoro, which is the setting of an anime she loves, and snaps away at various locations.

    07/17/2023 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.

    07/17/2023 12:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Providing various sets of information for foreigners who are living in Japan in four different languages, including English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Portuguese.

    07/17/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 1:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.

    07/17/2023 1:25 pm

    Nun's Cookbook

    The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple prepare a delightful autumn treat that's both beautiful to look at and tasty to eat by simply boiling edible chrysanthemums and serving them with sweet vinegar.

    07/17/2023 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Nagasaki Kaido is a road leading north-east out of Nagasaki City, through the neighbouring Saga Prefecture, that ends 223km later in Kokura in the north of Fukuoka Prefecture.

    07/17/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 2:10 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.

    07/17/2023 2:23 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros. Flowers burst into full bloom and sprouting buds reach towards the sunlight, their movements following the rhythm of nature.

    07/17/2023 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    An innovative surgical model called the bionic humanoid is expected to greatly increase the quality of training and improve the skills of novice doctors, creating an environment for safer surgery.

    07/17/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 3:10 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.

    07/17/2023 3:23 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros. As most of Japan sleeps, factories across the country work through the night to keep the wheels of industry turning.

    07/17/2023 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    We visit Toyama to meet US-born Jack Lee Randall who performs shadow puppet plays for children, and Chinese-native Weng Fei who operates a concrete pump truck in Gifu.

    07/17/2023 3:57 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Amami Oshima Islands, designated as a Natural World Heritage site in 2021, is home to rich biodiversity, including many endemic species. Michael Keida heads deep into the forest in search of the subtropical island's rare plant and wildlife.

    07/17/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 4:10 pm

    Nun's Cookbook

    The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple prepare shinoda rolls with taro stalks, a simple autumn dish.

    07/17/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    For close to 50 years, Miyazaki Manabu has been photographing wild animals entering human habitats using unmanned cameras he devised himself. He shares his thoughts on how we can coexist.

    07/17/2023 4:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Presenting sumo highlights for fans all around the globe. This time, a look at all of the top-division bouts from July 17, day nine of the Grand Sumo Tournament, held in in Nagoya, Japan.

    07/17/2023 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Sheds light on the history and the making of the mawashi, a belt worn by wrestlers during battles to represent their rankings.

    07/17/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 5:10 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.

    07/17/2023 5:23 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros. Flowers burst into full bloom and sprouting buds reach towards the sunlight, their movements following the rhythm of nature.

    07/17/2023 5:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    On her day off, Xuan is going to meet Aoi, who will give her a tour of Nagatoro in Saitama Prefecture. Xuan is really excited to be in Nagatoro, which is the setting of an anime she loves, and snaps away at various locations.

    07/17/2023 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.

    07/17/2023 5:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Providing various sets of information for foreigners who are living in Japan in four different languages, including English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Portuguese.

    07/17/2023 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 6:10 pm

    Where We Call Home

    We visit Toyama to meet US-born Jack Lee Randall who performs shadow puppet plays for children, and Chinese-native Weng Fei who operates a concrete pump truck in Gifu.

    07/17/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Matsuoka Satoshi, a Japanese computer scientist and the current head of RIKEN, talks about the operations of a supercomputer called Fugaku.

    07/17/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

    07/17/2023 7:00 pm

    Global Agenda

    Generative AI is evolving rapidly and is increasingly used in numerous areas, but it poses risks, including disinformation and copyright infringement. A discussion on how its human users should respond.

    07/17/2023 7:50 pm

    Time-lapse Japan Tohoku

    Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tohoku, northeast Japan. Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator seeks glimpses of sprites and spirits mysterious yet familiar presence in Tono, Iwate Pref.

    07/17/2023 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea. A tea grower in Ueshino talks about his work and dedication.

    07/17/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 8:15 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Explores the birthplace of Shintoism, Okinoshima Island, and reveals how restricted public access helps in preserving the valuable artefacts found in the area.

    07/17/2023 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    An innovative surgical model called the bionic humanoid is expected to greatly increase the quality of training and improve the skills of novice doctors, creating an environment for safer surgery.

    07/17/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 9:15 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.

    07/17/2023 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    We visit Toyama to meet US-born Jack Lee Randall who performs shadow puppet plays for children, and Chinese-native Weng Fei who operates a concrete pump truck in Gifu.

    07/17/2023 9:57 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Amami Oshima Islands, designated as a Natural World Heritage site in 2021, is home to rich biodiversity, including many endemic species. Michael Keida heads deep into the forest in search of the subtropical island's rare plant and wildlife.

    07/17/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 10:15 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Explores the rich history behind world heritage sites located in Japan. Includes a look at historic buildings, sacred religious sites, ancient forests, and a range of other marvels.

    07/17/2023 10:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    On her day off, Xuan is going to meet Aoi, who will give her a tour of Nagatoro in Saitama Prefecture. Xuan is really excited to be in Nagatoro, which is the setting of an anime she loves, and snaps away at various locations.

    07/17/2023 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.

    07/17/2023 10:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Providing various sets of information for foreigners who are living in Japan in four different languages, including English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Portuguese.

    07/17/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/17/2023 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

    07/17/2023 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 focusing on mountains in the region.

    07/17/2023 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea. A tea grower in Ueshino talks about his work and dedication.

    07/17/2023 11:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Presenting sumo highlights for fans all around the globe. This time, a look at all of the top-division bouts from July 17, day nine of the Grand Sumo Tournament, held in in Nagoya, Japan.

    07/17/2023 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Sheds light on the history and the making of the mawashi, a belt worn by wrestlers during battles to represent their rankings.

    07/18/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/18/2023 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.

    07/18/2023 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    In Okayama Pref., Michael Keida explores the intricate woodcrafts and thriving forestry tradition in Maniwa. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

    07/18/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/18/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Mayuzumi Madoka is a haiku poet with a global outlook. When Russia invaded Ukraine, she invited people around the world to submit poems of peace. She talks about the power of haiku in times of crisis.

    07/18/2023 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Rika's shares an eye-opening recipe by looking at how sashimi can be served as Italian carpaccio with a Japanese twist by using butter and soy sauce to boost the flavour of mushrooms.

    07/18/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/18/2023 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.

    07/18/2023 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    A small newspaper company with 30 employees in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, devastated by the 2011 earthquake, has been a valuable source of local news for 65 years. A team of local reporters uncover and write stories of interest to residents.

    07/18/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/18/2023 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.

    07/18/2023 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    An innovative surgical model called the bionic humanoid is expected to greatly increase the quality of training and improve the skills of novice doctors, creating an environment for safer surgery.

    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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