Schedules


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    07/19/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 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.

    07/19/2023 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 18, day ten of the Grand Sumo Tournament, held in in Nagoya, Japan.

    07/19/2023 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The narrator talks about the ring-entering ceremony in Sumo wrestling. The rope around the rings are believed to be the path of the deity.

    07/19/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Thai activist Patima Tungpuchayakul is co-founder of the NGO called Labour Protection Network. She has been saving workers victimised by the giant fishing industry that is exporting seafood worldwide.

    07/19/2023 5:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Asakusa is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations. Exploring some of its backstreets and discovering different local summer traditions residents have kept alive for generations.

    07/19/2023 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.

    07/19/2023 6:30 am

    Hit the Road

    On a drive in Kagoshima, after circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, the crew head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilising geothermal energy where visitors can feel the vitality of the earth.

    07/19/2023 6:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    Peter MacMillan, a poet and a literary translator, presents various Japanese words and expressions related to mud.

    07/19/2023 6:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.

    07/19/2023 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.

    07/19/2023 7:30 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.

    07/19/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    07/19/2023 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/19/2023 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A local farmer shares how he leads a double life at a salmon hatchery built around a natural cycle in the Shonai plains of Yamagata Prefecture.

    07/19/2023 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 18, day ten of the Grand Sumo Tournament, held in in Nagoya, Japan.

    07/19/2023 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The narrator talks about the ring-entering ceremony in Sumo wrestling. The rope around the rings are believed to be the path of the deity.

    07/19/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    07/19/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Mark van Baal, a Dutch shareholder activist, urges the big oil families to end the use of fossil fuels and commit to a fossil-free future.

    07/19/2023 9:30 am

    Science View

    DNA origami is a cutting-edge nanotechnology that uses DNA material to create shapes. Looking at some possible applications of this versatile technology, including nanobots that attack cancer cells.

    07/19/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    07/19/2023 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/19/2023 10:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Asakusa is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations. Exploring some of its backstreets and discovering different local summer traditions residents have kept alive for generations.

    07/19/2023 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    07/19/2023 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.

    07/19/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Thai activist Patima Tungpuchayakul is co-founder of the NGO called Labour Protection Network. She has been saving workers victimised by the giant fishing industry that is exporting seafood worldwide.

    07/19/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. We investigate who the mysterious figure is, examine what is he doing, and discuss why the artist wanted to commemorate the moment.

    07/19/2023 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    07/19/2023 12:30 pm

    Hit the Road

    On a drive in Kagoshima, after circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, the crew head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilising geothermal energy where visitors can feel the vitality of the earth.

    07/19/2023 12:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    Peter MacMillan, a poet and a literary translator, presents various Japanese words and expressions related to mud.

    07/19/2023 12:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.

    07/19/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/19/2023 1:30 pm

    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.

    07/19/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 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.

    07/19/2023 2:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    In Japan, there's a type of sugar for nearly any recipe. Among them, wasanbon is one of the most precious and interesting due to its exclusive production in just six refineries in Shikoku.

    07/19/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 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.

    07/19/2023 3:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Asakusa is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations. Exploring some of its backstreets and discovering different local summer traditions residents have kept alive for generations.

    07/19/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Thai activist Patima Tungpuchayakul is co-founder of the NGO called Labour Protection Network. She has been saving workers victimised by the giant fishing industry that is exporting seafood worldwide.

    07/19/2023 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 19, day eleven of the Grand Sumo Tournament, held in in Nagoya, Japan.

    07/19/2023 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Sumopedia enriches the 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.

    07/19/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 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.

    07/19/2023 5:30 pm

    Hit the Road

    On a drive in Kagoshima, after circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, the crew head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilising geothermal energy where visitors can feel the vitality of the earth.

    07/19/2023 5:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    Peter MacMillan, a poet and a literary translator, presents various Japanese words and expressions related to mud.

    07/19/2023 5:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.

    07/19/2023 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    07/19/2023 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.

    07/19/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Mark van Baal, a Dutch shareholder activist, urges the big oil families to end the use of fossil fuels and commit to a fossil-free future.

    07/19/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. We investigate who the mysterious figure is, examine what is he doing, and discuss why the artist wanted to commemorate the moment.

    07/19/2023 7:00 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    It's a year since former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was shot dead. The incident revealed how one religious group had deep ties with Japanese politics. A look at the latest developments on the issue.

    07/19/2023 7:30 pm

    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.

    07/19/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/19/2023 8:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    In Japan, there's a type of sugar for nearly any recipe. Among them, wasanbon is one of the most precious and interesting due to its exclusive production in just six refineries in Shikoku.

    07/19/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/19/2023 9:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Asakusa is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations. Exploring some of its backstreets and discovering different local summer traditions residents have kept alive for generations.

    07/19/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/19/2023 10:30 pm

    Hit the Road

    On a drive in Kagoshima, after circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, the crew head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilising geothermal energy where visitors can feel the vitality of the earth.

    07/19/2023 10:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    Peter MacMillan, a poet and a literary translator, presents various Japanese words and expressions related to mud.

    07/19/2023 10:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.

    07/19/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/19/2023 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. We investigate who the mysterious figure is, examine what is he doing, and discuss why the artist wanted to commemorate the moment.

    07/19/2023 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, we focusing on forests.

    07/19/2023 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A local farmer shares how he leads a double life at a salmon hatchery built around a natural cycle in the Shonai plains of Yamagata Prefecture.

    07/19/2023 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 19, day eleven of the Grand Sumo Tournament, held in in Nagoya, Japan.

    07/19/2023 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Sumopedia enriches the 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.

    07/20/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/20/2023 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.

    07/20/2023 12:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Kyle takes a look into the history of dragons being used as symbols in various spiritual beliefs across several areas of Asia.

    07/20/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/20/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Luis von Ahn created the most-used educational app, Duolingo. The app teaches 40-plus languages on smartphones to its 72 million monthly active users for free. He aims to make learning available to all.

    07/20/2023 1:30 am

    Design X Stories

    A look at how museums evolve over space and time. The image of stern temples to knowledge is changing as museums use design to become more welcoming. Exploring some new, inviting exhibits and public spaces.

    07/20/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/20/2023 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.

    07/20/2023 2:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    When pirates operated in Japan's Seto Inland Sea around 500 years ago, the largest group, the Murakami Kaizoku, certainly did not fit the conventional image of pirates. They actually protected shipping rather than attacking it.

    07/20/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/20/2023 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.

    07/20/2023 3:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    In Japan, there's a type of sugar for nearly any recipe. Among them, wasanbon is one of the most precious and interesting due to its exclusive production in just six refineries in Shikoku.

    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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