Schedules


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    08/10/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 4:10 am

    Biz Stream

    This episode features a unique new Japanese tableware rental service. The concept is helping restaurants facing tight budgets while also providing a much-needed boost to a struggling industry.

    08/10/2023 4:23 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Keramashoto National Park offers pristine waters that support a diverse ecosystem. It's also home to people who proactively carry out conservation activities and proudly carry on a distinct culture.

    08/10/2023 4:30 am

    Lunch ON!

    Focusing on the work of the Inspection Institute of Weights and Measures. Accurate measurements are crucial to daily life, and these civil servants make sure that everything is in order. A look at the lunches inspectors enjoy during a busy schedule.

    08/10/2023 4:55 am

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese food recipes in just five minutes. Yu Hayami cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito to show viewers how to prepare delicious Japanese dishes at home.

    08/10/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 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.

    08/10/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Besides helping to revive the Tour de France Femmes for the first time in 13 years, Kathryn Bertine, former pro cyclist and CEO of an NPO, strives to eliminate gender disparities in the cycling world.

    08/10/2023 5:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Gozan-no-okuribi are ceremonial bonfires which give ancestors safe passage.

    08/10/2023 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 6:10 am

    Artists against War

    Nakata Ryo, leader of funk band Osaka Monaurail, talks about the potential of protest songs and the role of musicians in relation to the war.

    08/10/2023 6:25 am

    On the Wings

    Embarking on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan, flying to airports across Japan to enjoy breathtaking views from the airplane window. This time, tracking the flight from Kagoshima to Amami Airport.

    08/10/2023 6:30 am

    Design X Stories

    Isolation is a key concern worldwide, but community hubs can provide support for mental and physical health issues. Explores these networks and spaces through a dive into the world of community design.

    08/10/2023 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 7:10 am

    My Street Piano

    Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. A piano was placed at a park for a limited period. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    08/10/2023 7:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    Goldfish: Much loved as pets, and as a design motif. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.

    08/10/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 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.

    08/10/2023 8:30 am

    Lunch ON!

    Focusing on the work of the Inspection Institute of Weights and Measures. Accurate measurements are crucial to daily life, and these civil servants make sure that everything is in order. A look at the lunches inspectors enjoy during a busy schedule.

    08/10/2023 8:55 am

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese food recipes in just five minutes. Yu Hayami cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito to show viewers how to prepare delicious Japanese dishes at home.

    08/10/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    When 16 elephants set off on a sudden journey from their home in China's Yunnan Province, elephant specialist Wang Bin mobilised to ensure that both humans and the elephants would remain safe.

    08/10/2023 9:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Somen are a type of Japanese noodle that are amazingly thin and white. Visits Miwa, Nara Prefecture to see how classic techniques stretch somen again and again over the course of two days.

    08/10/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 10:15 am

    Biz Stream

    From an eyewear maker's emergency whistle to survival foods made by a construction company, a look at companies that have stepped out of their comfort zones to create survival products.

    08/10/2023 10:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Gozan-no-okuribi are ceremonial bonfires which give ancestors safe passage.

    08/10/2023 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 11:15 am

    Artists against War

    Nakata Ryo, leader of funk band Osaka Monaurail, talks about the potential of protest songs and the role of musicians in relation to the war.

    08/10/2023 11:30 am

    On the Wings

    Embarking on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan, flying to airports across Japan to enjoy breathtaking views from the airplane window. This time, tracking the flight from Kagoshima to Amami Airport.

    08/10/2023 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.

    08/10/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Besides helping to revive the Tour de France Femmes for the first time in 13 years, Kathryn Bertine, former pro cyclist and CEO of an NPO, strives to eliminate gender disparities in the cycling world.

    08/10/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's edge-of-the-seat excitement for passengers on a high-speed transport boat departing for Edo carrying rich cargo. Finding out what's on the line for the stalwart crew with a break down their strategy.

    08/10/2023 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 12:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. A piano was placed at a park for a limited period. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    08/10/2023 12:30 pm

    Design X Stories

    Isolation is a key concern worldwide, but community hubs can provide support for mental and physical health issues. Explores these networks and spaces through a dive into the world of community design.

    08/10/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 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.

    08/10/2023 1:30 pm

    Japanology Plus

    Goldfish: Much loved as pets, and as a design motif. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.

    08/10/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 2:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    From an eyewear maker's emergency whistle to survival foods made by a construction company, a look at companies that have stepped out of their comfort zones to create survival products.

    08/10/2023 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.

    08/10/2023 2:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    To meet the growing demand for remote work, railway companies are coming up with unique ideas. A look at the office cars in the shinkansen and convenient working spaces inside station facilities.

    08/10/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 3:10 pm

    Artists against War

    Nakata Ryo, leader of funk band Osaka Monaurail, talks about the potential of protest songs and the role of musicians in relation to the war.

    08/10/2023 3:25 pm

    On the Wings

    Embarking on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan, flying to airports across Japan to enjoy breathtaking views from the airplane window. This time, tracking the flight from Kagoshima to Amami Airport.

    08/10/2023 3:30 pm

    Core Kyoto

    Gozan-no-okuribi are ceremonial bonfires which give ancestors safe passage.

    08/10/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 4:10 pm

    National Parks of Japan

    Keramashoto National Park offers pristine waters that support a diverse ecosystem. It's also home to people who proactively carry out conservation activities and proudly carry on a distinct culture.

    08/10/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Besides helping to revive the Tour de France Femmes for the first time in 13 years, Kathryn Bertine, former pro cyclist and CEO of an NPO, strives to eliminate gender disparities in the cycling world.

    08/10/2023 4:30 pm

    Lunch ON!

    Focusing on the work of the Inspection Institute of Weights and Measures. Accurate measurements are crucial to daily life, and these civil servants make sure that everything is in order. A look at the lunches inspectors enjoy during a busy schedule.

    08/10/2023 4:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese food recipes in just five minutes. Yu Hayami cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito to show viewers how to prepare delicious Japanese dishes at home.

    08/10/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 5:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. A piano was placed at a park for a limited period. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    08/10/2023 5:30 pm

    Design X Stories

    Isolation is a key concern worldwide, but community hubs can provide support for mental and physical health issues. Explores these networks and spaces through a dive into the world of community design.

    08/10/2023 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 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.

    08/10/2023 6:30 pm

    MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

    Explores the process of making ryusei rockets that bring prayers from people in the community to the sky.

    08/10/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    When 16 elephants set off on a sudden journey from their home in China's Yunnan Province, elephant specialist Wang Bin mobilised to ensure that both humans and the elephants would remain safe.

    08/10/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's edge-of-the-seat excitement for passengers on a high-speed transport boat departing for Edo carrying rich cargo. Finding out what's on the line for the stalwart crew with a break down their strategy.

    08/10/2023 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: canned bread & automatic dorayaki machines.

    08/10/2023 7:30 pm

    Japanology Plus

    Goldfish: Much loved as pets, and as a design motif. Each time, Peter Barakan visits key locations, and meets experts with fascinating cultural insights.

    08/10/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 8:10 pm

    Artists against War

    Nakata Ryo, leader of funk band Osaka Monaurail, talks about the potential of protest songs and the role of musicians in relation to the war.

    08/10/2023 8:25 pm

    On the Wings

    Embarking on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan, flying to airports across Japan to enjoy breathtaking views from the airplane window. This time, tracking the flight from Kagoshima to Amami Airport.

    08/10/2023 8:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    To meet the growing demand for remote work, railway companies are coming up with unique ideas. A look at the office cars in the shinkansen and convenient working spaces inside station facilities.

    08/10/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 9:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    From an eyewear maker's emergency whistle to survival foods made by a construction company, a look at companies that have stepped out of their comfort zones to create survival products.

    08/10/2023 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.

    08/10/2023 9:30 pm

    Core Kyoto

    Gozan-no-okuribi are ceremonial bonfires which give ancestors safe passage.

    08/10/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 10:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. A piano was placed at a park for a limited period. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    08/10/2023 10:30 pm

    Design X Stories

    Isolation is a key concern worldwide, but community hubs can provide support for mental and physical health issues. Explores these networks and spaces through a dive into the world of community design.

    08/10/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/10/2023 11:10 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.

    08/10/2023 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's edge-of-the-seat excitement for passengers on a high-speed transport boat departing for Edo carrying rich cargo. Finding out what's on the line for the stalwart crew with a break down their strategy.

    08/10/2023 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Explores the history and legacy of the Seto Inland Sea, with time-lapse footage.

    08/10/2023 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    Showcases various places in Japan on an aerial journey. With extensive stretch of islands, the bird's-eye view of the country portrays various types of landscape and ways of life.

    08/10/2023 11:30 pm

    Lunch ON!

    Focusing on the work of the Inspection Institute of Weights and Measures. Accurate measurements are crucial to daily life, and these civil servants make sure that everything is in order. A look at the lunches inspectors enjoy during a busy schedule.

    08/10/2023 11:55 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a short program focusing on watches and clocks.

    08/11/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 12:10 am

    Biz Stream

    From an eyewear maker's emergency whistle to survival foods made by a construction company, a look at companies that have stepped out of their comfort zones to create survival products.

    08/11/2023 12:23 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Keramashoto National Park offers pristine waters that support a diverse ecosystem. It's also home to people who proactively carry out conservation activities and proudly carry on a distinct culture.

    08/11/2023 12:30 am

    Asia Insight

    A medical team of 1,500 from Hanoi, Vietnam traveled to Ho Chi Minh City to help battle an explosion of COVID-19 cases. Over 800 were student nurses who spent two months on the ground helping locals.

    08/11/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 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.

    08/11/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Fu Jingliang spends over decades researching on incense as the first inheritor of Incense Culture. During the pandemic, this had drawn the attention of Chinese as well.

    08/11/2023 1:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Marc prepares a colourful soboro bento, Maki prepares a sandwich bento with lots of veggies, and from Daigo in Ibaraki, a bento featuring a local variety of chicken, Okukuji shamo.

    08/11/2023 1:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of MOTTAINAI, which values cherishing the things we have.

    08/11/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 2:10 am

    Biz Stream

    From an eyewear maker's emergency whistle to survival foods made by a construction company, a look at companies that have stepped out of their comfort zones to create survival products.

    08/11/2023 2:23 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A unique time-lapse photography project shot by pros and non-pros. Scientific photographer Nakagawa Tatsuo captures the movement and rhythm of the moon and stars from all around Japan.

    08/11/2023 2:30 am

    Explore Japan

    Nearly 70 per cent of Japan is forested, leading Japanese people to incorporate wood into their lives since days long past. Visiting three such regions to learn the secret of Japan's culture built around wood.

    08/11/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 3:10 am

    Artists against War

    Nakata Ryo, leader of funk band Osaka Monaurail, talks about the potential of protest songs and the role of musicians in relation to the war.

    08/11/2023 3:25 am

    On the Wings

    Embarking on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan, flying to airports across Japan to enjoy breathtaking views from the airplane window. This time, tracking the flight from Kagoshima to Amami Airport.

    08/11/2023 3:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    To meet the growing demand for remote work, railway companies are coming up with unique ideas. A look at the office cars in the shinkansen and convenient working spaces inside station facilities.

    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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