Schedules


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    08/11/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 4:10 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 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.

    08/11/2023 4:30 am

    J-Arena

    Japanese skater Nagahara Yuro talks about his achievement at the 2022 edition of the X Games tournament.

    08/11/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 5:10 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 5:15 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 5:30 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 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 6:10 am

    Artists against War

    War leaves wounds on people, land, even language. Yu Miri, winner of the Akutagawa Prize and U.S. National Book Award for Translated Literature, contemplates the impact of the invasion of Ukraine.

    08/11/2023 6:25 am

    Ramen Japan

    Ventures to the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

    08/11/2023 6:30 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 6:45 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 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 7:10 am

    My Street Piano

    In Hiroshima, the host of the 49th G7 Summit, a piano sits in an underground shopping area near the famous Atomic Bomb Dome, and players from all walks of life stop by to share their favourite melodies.

    08/11/2023 7:30 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 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 8:10 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

    08/11/2023 8:30 am

    J-Arena

    Japanese skater Nagahara Yuro talks about his achievement at the 2022 edition of the X Games tournament.

    08/11/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    A mother to a transgender son, Amber Briggle has brought national attention to the struggle for equal rights for LGBTQ children, speaking out at the Texas State Senate and elsewhere.

    08/11/2023 9:30 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.

    08/11/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 10:15 am

    Biz Stream

    A look at businesses that are striving to even the playing field by offering people the chance to succeed regardless of whatever their gender identity or sexual orientation may be.

    08/11/2023 10:30 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 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 11:15 am

    Artists against War

    War leaves wounds on people, land, even language. Yu Miri, winner of the Akutagawa Prize and U.S. National Book Award for Translated Literature, contemplates the impact of the invasion of Ukraine.

    08/11/2023 11:30 am

    Ramen Japan

    Ventures to the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

    08/11/2023 11:35 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 11:40 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 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    08/11/2023 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 12:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    In Hiroshima, the host of the 49th G7 Summit, a piano sits in an underground shopping area near the famous Atomic Bomb Dome, and players from all walks of life stop by to share their favourite melodies.

    08/11/2023 12:30 pm

    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 12:45 pm

    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 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 1:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

    08/11/2023 1:30 pm

    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 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 2:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    A look at businesses that are striving to even the playing field by offering people the chance to succeed regardless of whatever their gender identity or sexual orientation may be.

    08/11/2023 2:23 pm

    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 pm

    I'm Still Here: An A-Bomb Victim Speaks

    Keiko Ogura, age 85, has spent her life talking to the world about her experiences as an A-bomb victim in Hiroshima. As she talks with Americans in a small college town, she discovers things she never expected.

    08/11/2023 2:55 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful scenery of Kamikochi, the camping destination where travellers from all over the globe come to experience the environment.

    08/11/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 3:10 pm

    Artists against War

    War leaves wounds on people, land, even language. Yu Miri, winner of the Akutagawa Prize and U.S. National Book Award for Translated Literature, contemplates the impact of the invasion of Ukraine.

    08/11/2023 3:25 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Ventures to the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

    08/11/2023 3:30 pm

    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 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 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.

    08/11/2023 4:15 pm

    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 4:30 pm

    J-Arena

    Japanese skater Nagahara Yuro talks about his achievement at the 2022 edition of the X Games tournament.

    08/11/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 5:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    In Hiroshima, the host of the 49th G7 Summit, a piano sits in an underground shopping area near the famous Atomic Bomb Dome, and players from all walks of life stop by to share their favourite melodies.

    08/11/2023 5:30 pm

    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 5:45 pm

    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 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 6:10 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

    08/11/2023 6:30 pm

    MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

    The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha, in the form of a monkey. In 2022, it became UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

    08/11/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    A mother to a transgender son, Amber Briggle has brought national attention to the struggle for equal rights for LGBTQ children, speaking out at the Texas State Senate and elsewhere.

    08/11/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    08/11/2023 7:00 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    During experiments with animals, Japanese researchers discover ways to remove aged cells that stop dividing, which can help improve kidney function and reduce arteriosclerosis.

    08/11/2023 7:30 pm

    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 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 8:10 pm

    Artists against War

    War leaves wounds on people, land, even language. Yu Miri, winner of the Akutagawa Prize and U.S. National Book Award for Translated Literature, contemplates the impact of the invasion of Ukraine.

    08/11/2023 8:25 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Ventures to the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

    08/11/2023 8:30 pm

    I'm Still Here: An A-Bomb Victim Speaks

    Keiko Ogura, age 85, has spent her life talking to the world about her experiences as an A-bomb victim in Hiroshima. As she talks with Americans in a small college town, she discovers things she never expected.

    08/11/2023 8:55 pm

    Time-lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful scenery of Kamikochi, the camping destination where travellers from all over the globe come to experience the environment.

    08/11/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 9:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    A look at businesses that are striving to even the playing field by offering people the chance to succeed regardless of whatever their gender identity or sexual orientation may be.

    08/11/2023 9:23 pm

    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 9:30 pm

    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 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 10:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    In Hiroshima, the host of the 49th G7 Summit, a piano sits in an underground shopping area near the famous Atomic Bomb Dome, and players from all walks of life stop by to share their favourite melodies.

    08/11/2023 10:30 pm

    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 10:45 pm

    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 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2023 11:10 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    08/11/2023 11:15 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a short program focusing on watches and clocks.

    08/11/2023 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

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

    08/11/2023 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The host goes on an aerial journey to witness the breathtaking tropical landscape of Shikoku island and talks with some inhabitants about their lives.

    08/11/2023 11:30 pm

    J-Arena

    Japanese skater Nagahara Yuro talks about his achievement at the 2022 edition of the X Games tournament.

    08/12/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/12/2023 12:10 am

    Poet of the Piano Fuzjko Hemming

    Fuzjko Hemming, now in her 90s, is celebrated globally as a pianist of the soul. We follow her on her journey to Mallorca, where she delves into the world of Chopin, her artist hero.

    08/12/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/12/2023 1:10 am

    Nagasaki: 188 Memories of the Bomb

    Some 76 years after the atomic bomb was unleashed on the city of Nagasaki, NHK and the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum asked survivors to create pictures, preserving their memories for future generations.

    08/12/2023 1:52 am

    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'.

    08/12/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/12/2023 2:10 am

    Cycle Around Japan

    Cycling through the scenery of Japan, staying with locals and discovering hidden traditions in a Japan that many don't know exist. This time, exploring the hidden valleys of Southern Nagano.

    08/12/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/12/2023 3:10 am

    I'm Still Here: An A-Bomb Victim Speaks

    Keiko Ogura, age 85, has spent her life talking to the world about her experiences as an A-bomb victim in Hiroshima. As she talks with Americans in a small college town, she discovers things she never expected.

    08/12/2023 3:35 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful scenery of Kamikochi, the camping destination where travellers from all over the globe come to experience the environment.

    08/12/2023 3:40 am

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

    As Rockie is unable to find a good response to her teacher's question, Rapper comes in to teach her a handy phrase to use in such situations.

    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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