Schedules


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    08/04/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 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.

    08/04/2023 4:30 am

    J-Arena

    Tricklining uses a narrow line like a trampoline to make acrobatic tricks. Japanese Trickliners are some of the best in the world, and we follow a wonderkid as he strives to defend his world title.

    08/04/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Steve Leeper is the first American to serve as chairman of the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation and has long been calling out the disastrous consequences of nuclear weapons.

    08/04/2023 5:30 am

    Asia Insight

    A prominent artist in Mongolia runs a school that accepts students with disabilities. The school has become a source of hope for many in Mongolia, where accessibility remains a challenge.

    08/04/2023 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.

    08/04/2023 6:30 am

    Bento Expo

    In this special episode, Marc reports from a fishing port in Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. He makes an original bento inspired by a local specialty, sangayaki: grilled fish patties.

    08/04/2023 6:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Suyama Chimi's eatery uses substandard vegetables donated by local farmers. Discoloured or misshapen, their flavour and nutrition aren't affected. And, since costs are low, the meals are low-cost too.

    08/04/2023 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.

    08/04/2023 7:30 am

    Explore Japan

    A look at the `Captivating World of Escape Games'. Escape games have a simple rule: solve the puzzle and escape the room. Featuring Japan's real-life escape games and the people behind their creation.

    08/04/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    08/04/2023 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    08/04/2023 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Following bird's-eye views of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. This time, an olive grower in Shodoshima.

    08/04/2023 8:30 am

    J-Arena

    Tricklining uses a narrow line like a trampoline to make acrobatic tricks. Japanese Trickliners are some of the best in the world, and we follow a wonderkid as he strives to defend his world title.

    08/04/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    08/04/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    We feature a Japanese composer and pianist, Nakamura Tempei performing around the world. He has given numerous concerts in Ukraine over the past 13 years and plays prayers for peace of the country.

    08/04/2023 9:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    Tobu Railway has been restoring a steam locomotive to enhance the operation of their popular tourist train. See all the work that was done over three years to restore the old iron horse.

    08/04/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    08/04/2023 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    08/04/2023 10:30 am

    Asia Insight

    A prominent artist in Mongolia runs a school that accepts students with disabilities. The school has become a source of hope for many in Mongolia, where accessibility remains a challenge.

    08/04/2023 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    08/04/2023 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.

    08/04/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Steve Leeper is the first American to serve as chairman of the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation and has long been calling out the disastrous consequences of nuclear weapons.

    08/04/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose and grab the attention of male suitors.

    08/04/2023 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    08/04/2023 12:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    In this special episode, Marc reports from a fishing port in Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. He makes an original bento inspired by a local specialty, sangayaki: grilled fish patties.

    08/04/2023 12:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Suyama Chimi's eatery uses substandard vegetables donated by local farmers. Discoloured or misshapen, their flavour and nutrition aren't affected. And, since costs are low, the meals are low-cost too.

    08/04/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    08/04/2023 1:30 pm

    Explore Japan

    A look at the `Captivating World of Escape Games'. Escape games have a simple rule: solve the puzzle and escape the room. Featuring Japan's real-life escape games and the people behind their creation.

    08/04/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 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.

    08/04/2023 2:30 pm

    100 Cameras

    The Nebuta Festival is the most exciting event of the year for the people of Aomori. 100 cameras capture behind-the-scenes footage of the local community eagerly preparing for the festival.

    08/04/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 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.

    08/04/2023 3:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    A prominent artist in Mongolia runs a school that accepts students with disabilities. The school has become a source of hope for many in Mongolia, where accessibility remains a challenge.

    08/04/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Steve Leeper is the first American to serve as chairman of the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation and has long been calling out the disastrous consequences of nuclear weapons.

    08/04/2023 4:30 pm

    J-Arena

    Tricklining uses a narrow line like a trampoline to make acrobatic tricks. Japanese Trickliners are some of the best in the world, and we follow a wonderkid as he strives to defend his world title.

    08/04/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 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.

    08/04/2023 5:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    In this special episode, Marc reports from a fishing port in Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. He makes an original bento inspired by a local specialty, sangayaki: grilled fish patties.

    08/04/2023 5:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Suyama Chimi's eatery uses substandard vegetables donated by local farmers. Discoloured or misshapen, their flavour and nutrition aren't affected. And, since costs are low, the meals are low-cost too.

    08/04/2023 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    08/04/2023 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.

    08/04/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    We feature a Japanese composer and pianist, Nakamura Tempei performing around the world. He has given numerous concerts in Ukraine over the past 13 years and plays prayers for peace of the country.

    08/04/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose and grab the attention of male suitors.

    08/04/2023 7:00 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    New preventive drugs for migraines were approved in Japan in 2021. The drugs contain antibodies that target a substance that plays a key role in migraines. In a clinical trial, around 70% of patients had a 50% drop in headache frequency.

    08/04/2023 7:30 pm

    Explore Japan

    A look at the `Captivating World of Escape Games'. Escape games have a simple rule: solve the puzzle and escape the room. Featuring Japan's real-life escape games and the people behind their creation.

    08/04/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    08/04/2023 8:30 pm

    100 Cameras

    The Nebuta Festival is the most exciting event of the year for the people of Aomori. 100 cameras capture behind-the-scenes footage of the local community eagerly preparing for the festival.

    08/04/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    08/04/2023 9:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    A prominent artist in Mongolia runs a school that accepts students with disabilities. The school has become a source of hope for many in Mongolia, where accessibility remains a challenge.

    08/04/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    08/04/2023 10:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    In this special episode, Marc reports from a fishing port in Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. He makes an original bento inspired by a local specialty, sangayaki: grilled fish patties.

    08/04/2023 10:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Suyama Chimi's eatery uses substandard vegetables donated by local farmers. Discoloured or misshapen, their flavour and nutrition aren't affected. And, since costs are low, the meals are low-cost too.

    08/04/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/04/2023 11:10 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose and grab the attention of male suitors.

    08/04/2023 11:15 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a short program focusing on tiny houses.

    08/04/2023 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences.

    08/04/2023 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Following bird's-eye views of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. This time, an olive grower in Shodoshima.

    08/04/2023 11:30 pm

    J-Arena

    Tricklining uses a narrow line like a trampoline to make acrobatic tricks. Japanese Trickliners are some of the best in the world, and we follow a wonderkid as he strives to defend his world title.

    08/05/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/05/2023 12:10 am

    NHK World Prime

    Bringing you a world of mainly documentaries and more.Tune in to see special select programmes on all sorts of topics and genres.

    08/05/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/05/2023 1:10 am

    The Standing Boy of Nagasaki

    Continuing the search for his identity of the boy who waits stoically to cremate his dead brother in Nagasaki, an iconic image that has come to symbolise the fate of atomic-bomb orphans.

    08/05/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/05/2023 2:10 am

    Train Cruise

    Following a journey from Gunma, located northwest of Tokyo, through Niigata and marvelling at the colours of early summer: blue seas, verdant mountains, vibrant sculptures, pastel candies.

    08/05/2023 2:55 am

    Japanology Plus mini

    Cats have recently become the most-owned pets in Japan, and their popularity continues to grow. This has led to feline celebrities, unusual products and apartments designed specifically with cat owners in mind.

    08/05/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/05/2023 3:10 am

    100 Cameras

    The Nebuta Festival is the most exciting event of the year for the people of Aomori. 100 cameras capture behind-the-scenes footage of the local community eagerly preparing for the festival.

    08/05/2023 3:40 am

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

    Crocker picks a berry for his grandmother, but she becomes sick after eating it, and Crocker feels guilty.

    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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