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    08/07/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 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.

    08/07/2023 4:23 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

    08/07/2023 4:30 am

    Satoyama Kitchen Diary

    At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko and her cameraman husband Makoto go on a tasty journey featuring local recipes.

    08/07/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 5:10 am

    A Culture Built with Wood

    The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills, such as kigumi or wood joinery.

    08/07/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Mori Toshiko talks about her work in the world of architecture and how she helps serving society while respecting the environment.

    08/07/2023 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    We meet Chimedtseren Amarzul in Ibaraki who runs a glamping facility inspired by her native Mongolian culture, as well as Taiwanese Lan Ping-Fang who works as a tour guide in Shiretoko in Hokkaido.

    08/07/2023 5:57 am

    Chatroom Japan

    Shocked by what he saw in India's textile industry, Aditya travelled to Japan to find a better way to produce fabric. He works with a start-up that's hoping to change how we create clothes.

    08/07/2023 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 6:10 am

    Artists against War

    Haiku poet Saki Kono creates anti-war haiku in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. What impact lies in these seventeen syllables, said to be the world's most compact form of poetry?

    08/07/2023 6:25 am

    On the Wings

    Journey through the air on virtual excursions form Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan. This time it's New Ishigaki Airport and islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000 feet.

    08/07/2023 6:30 am

    Learn Japanese from the News

    The government has expanded eligibility for the Specified Skilled Worker No.2 status of residence from 2 industries to 11. The status allows foreign nationals to work virtually indefinitely in Japan.

    08/07/2023 6:40 am

    Easy Japanese

    To ask someone if you can do something, say the verb to indicate your desired action, followed by `koto ga' and `dekimasu', meaning something is possible. Then add `ka'.

    08/07/2023 6:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    Indonesian reporter Aji Rokhadi explores the stories of Southeast Asian victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In the process, he speaks with the children of a survivor and a Japanese woman who spent time with him.

    08/07/2023 6:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    In August, we broadcast a special series on war and peace. One is President Obama in Hiroshima, and another Ukraine's Nuclear Dilemma. They're originally domestic programmes aired in May.

    08/07/2023 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 7:10 am

    My Street Piano

    As autumn colours brighten Kyoto, a grand piano sits on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    08/07/2023 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Explores the interesting stories and a long mythical history about several types of Tofu from across Japan.

    08/07/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 8:10 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

    08/07/2023 8:30 am

    Satoyama Kitchen Diary

    At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko and her cameraman husband Makoto go on a tasty journey featuring local recipes.

    08/07/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Kawaguchi Nobuhiro is trying to bring solar panels to parts of Africa that lack electricity, in order to supply schools and public facilities with power. He talks about changing lives in rural Africa.

    08/07/2023 9:30 am

    J-MELO

    May J presents short interviews and the performances for latest hits from THE 50KAITENZ and Murakami Keisuke.

    08/07/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 10:15 am

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows how cotton from traditional futons is being recycled for use in modern cushions and mattresses and how a traditional knife maker is helping to restore quality kitchen knives.

    08/07/2023 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    We meet Chimedtseren Amarzul in Ibaraki who runs a glamping facility inspired by her native Mongolian culture, as well as Taiwanese Lan Ping-Fang who works as a tour guide in Shiretoko in Hokkaido.

    08/07/2023 10:57 am

    Chatroom Japan

    Shocked by what he saw in India's textile industry, Aditya travelled to Japan to find a better way to produce fabric. He works with a start-up that's hoping to change how we create clothes.

    08/07/2023 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 11:15 am

    Artists against War

    Haiku poet Saki Kono creates anti-war haiku in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. What impact lies in these seventeen syllables, said to be the world's most compact form of poetry?

    08/07/2023 11:30 am

    On the Wings

    Journey through the air on virtual excursions form Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan. This time it's New Ishigaki Airport and islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000 feet.

    08/07/2023 11:35 am

    A Culture Built with Wood

    The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills, such as kigumi or wood joinery.

    08/07/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Mori Toshiko talks about her work in the world of architecture and how she helps serving society while respecting the environment.

    08/07/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.

    08/07/2023 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 12:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    As autumn colours brighten Kyoto, a grand piano sits on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    08/07/2023 12:30 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    The government has expanded eligibility for the Specified Skilled Worker No.2 status of residence from 2 industries to 11. The status allows foreign nationals to work virtually indefinitely in Japan.

    08/07/2023 12:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To ask someone if you can do something, say the verb to indicate your desired action, followed by `koto ga' and `dekimasu', meaning something is possible. Then add `ka'.

    08/07/2023 12:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Indonesian reporter Aji Rokhadi explores the stories of Southeast Asian victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In the process, he speaks with the children of a survivor and a Japanese woman who spent time with him.

    08/07/2023 12:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    In August, we broadcast a special series on war and peace. One is President Obama in Hiroshima, and another Ukraine's Nuclear Dilemma. They're originally domestic programmes aired in May.

    08/07/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 1:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

    08/07/2023 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Explores the interesting stories and a long mythical history about several types of Tofu from across Japan.

    08/07/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 2:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows how cotton from traditional futons is being recycled for use in modern cushions and mattresses and how a traditional knife maker is helping to restore quality kitchen knives.

    08/07/2023 2:23 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A time-lapse photography project: `Mt Fuji Among the Clouds', `Seto Inland Sea Scenes', `Where Heaven and Earth Meet', `Sunbeam Shower', `Lake Biwa Sunset', `Fishing Torches Dance', `A Night on Mt Tsukuba', `Sparkling Miracle Night'.

    08/07/2023 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the latest treatments.

    08/07/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 3:10 pm

    Artists against War

    Haiku poet Saki Kono creates anti-war haiku in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. What impact lies in these seventeen syllables, said to be the world's most compact form of poetry?

    08/07/2023 3:25 pm

    On the Wings

    Journey through the air on virtual excursions form Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan. This time it's New Ishigaki Airport and islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000 feet.

    08/07/2023 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    We meet Chimedtseren Amarzul in Ibaraki who runs a glamping facility inspired by her native Mongolian culture, as well as Taiwanese Lan Ping-Fang who works as a tour guide in Shiretoko in Hokkaido.

    08/07/2023 3:57 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    Shocked by what he saw in India's textile industry, Aditya travelled to Japan to find a better way to produce fabric. He works with a start-up that's hoping to change how we create clothes.

    08/07/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 4:10 pm

    National Parks of Japan

    Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

    08/07/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Mori Toshiko talks about her work in the world of architecture and how she helps serving society while respecting the environment.

    08/07/2023 4:30 pm

    Satoyama Kitchen Diary

    At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko and her cameraman husband Makoto go on a tasty journey featuring local recipes.

    08/07/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 5:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    As autumn colours brighten Kyoto, a grand piano sits on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    08/07/2023 5:30 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    The government has expanded eligibility for the Specified Skilled Worker No.2 status of residence from 2 industries to 11. The status allows foreign nationals to work virtually indefinitely in Japan.

    08/07/2023 5:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To ask someone if you can do something, say the verb to indicate your desired action, followed by `koto ga' and `dekimasu', meaning something is possible. Then add `ka'.

    08/07/2023 5:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Indonesian reporter Aji Rokhadi explores the stories of Southeast Asian victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In the process, he speaks with the children of a survivor and a Japanese woman who spent time with him.

    08/07/2023 5:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    In August, we broadcast a special series on war and peace. One is President Obama in Hiroshima, and another Ukraine's Nuclear Dilemma. They're originally domestic programmes aired in May.

    08/07/2023 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 6:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

    08/07/2023 6:30 pm

    MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

    Participants of the Hyoge Festival clown around in fun, silly costumes. It originated as a sly way of thanking a local hero, who built reservoirs but was exiled in the 17th century.

    08/07/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Kawaguchi Nobuhiro is trying to bring solar panels to parts of Africa that lack electricity, in order to supply schools and public facilities with power. He talks about changing lives in rural Africa.

    08/07/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.

    08/07/2023 7:00 pm

    NHK Documentary

    Wildfires appear to be natural events, but human interaction with the environment can reduce their impact. We look at how ancient wisdom and modern technology are helping to make them less deadly.

    08/07/2023 7:50 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.

    08/07/2023 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The host sheds light on the history of Christianity in Japan by visiting various monuments in the city of Nagasaki Prefecture and the Goto Islands.

    08/07/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 8:10 pm

    Artists against War

    Haiku poet Saki Kono creates anti-war haiku in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. What impact lies in these seventeen syllables, said to be the world's most compact form of poetry?

    08/07/2023 8:25 pm

    On the Wings

    Journey through the air on virtual excursions form Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan. This time it's New Ishigaki Airport and islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000 feet.

    08/07/2023 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the latest treatments.

    08/07/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 9:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows how cotton from traditional futons is being recycled for use in modern cushions and mattresses and how a traditional knife maker is helping to restore quality kitchen knives.

    08/07/2023 9:23 pm

    A Culture Built with Wood

    The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills, such as kigumi or wood joinery.

    08/07/2023 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    We meet Chimedtseren Amarzul in Ibaraki who runs a glamping facility inspired by her native Mongolian culture, as well as Taiwanese Lan Ping-Fang who works as a tour guide in Shiretoko in Hokkaido.

    08/07/2023 9:57 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    Shocked by what he saw in India's textile industry, Aditya travelled to Japan to find a better way to produce fabric. He works with a start-up that's hoping to change how we create clothes.

    08/07/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 10:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    As autumn colours brighten Kyoto, a grand piano sits on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    08/07/2023 10:30 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    The government has expanded eligibility for the Specified Skilled Worker No.2 status of residence from 2 industries to 11. The status allows foreign nationals to work virtually indefinitely in Japan.

    08/07/2023 10:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To ask someone if you can do something, say the verb to indicate your desired action, followed by `koto ga' and `dekimasu', meaning something is possible. Then add `ka'.

    08/07/2023 10:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Indonesian reporter Aji Rokhadi explores the stories of Southeast Asian victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In the process, he speaks with the children of a survivor and a Japanese woman who spent time with him.

    08/07/2023 10:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    In August, we broadcast a special series on war and peace. One is President Obama in Hiroshima, and another Ukraine's Nuclear Dilemma. They're originally domestic programmes aired in May.

    08/07/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/07/2023 11:10 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A time-lapse photography project: `Mt Fuji Among the Clouds', `Seto Inland Sea Scenes', `Where Heaven and Earth Meet', `Sunbeam Shower', `Lake Biwa Sunset', `Fishing Torches Dance', `A Night on Mt Tsukuba', `Sparkling Miracle Night'.

    08/07/2023 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.

    08/07/2023 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Shimizu Daisuke presents the beauty of Noshima Island through time-lapse footage and explores the location's history.

    08/07/2023 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The host sheds light on the history of Christianity in Japan by visiting various monuments in the city of Nagasaki Prefecture and the Goto Islands.

    08/07/2023 11:30 pm

    Satoyama Kitchen Diary

    At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko and her cameraman husband Makoto go on a tasty journey featuring local recipes.

    08/08/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2023 12:10 am

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows how cotton from traditional futons is being recycled for use in modern cushions and mattresses and how a traditional knife maker is helping to restore quality kitchen knives.

    08/08/2023 12:23 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

    08/08/2023 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Taku visits Saga Pref. to explore the unique charms, tidal mudflats and bountiful seafood of the Ariake Sea. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

    08/08/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2023 1:10 am

    A Culture Built with Wood

    Kishu, in the southern part of the Kii Peninsula, is famous among chefs worldwide for its charcoal production. Examining what exactly fuels the eco-friendly charcoal culture of Kishu.

    08/08/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Kawahara Naoyuki talks about the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan and his works in providing medical assistance to the people.

    08/08/2023 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Saito prepares seasonal soup for spring and citrus umami udon as the second course of traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals.

    08/08/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2023 2:10 am

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows how cotton from traditional futons is being recycled for use in modern cushions and mattresses and how a traditional knife maker is helping to restore quality kitchen knives.

    08/08/2023 2:23 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A time-lapse photography project shot by pros and non-pros. `Kyoto Night Lights', `Skies Over Sapporo', `Tokyo Tilt Shift', `Synchronous Scenes', `Slices of the Starry Sky', `Lanes of Light', `Haneda Night Parade', `Full Moon Over the Metropolis'.

    08/08/2023 2:30 am

    Temporary Suspension of Broadcasts

    NOTICE: During this program, broadcasting will be temporarily suspended in some areas, due to changes in Intelsat 21's frequencies. Visit our website for details. nhk.jp/world.

    08/08/2023 2:45 am

    Somewhere Street A Little Stroll

    Let's have a short walk around the street in Adelaide, Australia where we will meet the people playing beach volleyball and men of the sea.

    08/08/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/08/2023 3:10 am

    Artists against War

    Haiku poet Saki Kono creates anti-war haiku in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. What impact lies in these seventeen syllables, said to be the world's most compact form of poetry?

    08/08/2023 3:25 am

    On the Wings

    Journey through the air on virtual excursions form Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan. This time it's New Ishigaki Airport and islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000 feet.

    08/08/2023 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the latest treatments.

    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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