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		08/16/2023 4:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Localized series title: NHK Newsline Localized description: Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
		08/16/2023 4:10 am	Biz Stream
	Much of Japan's extensive infrastructure was built decades ago. Highlights a range of companies that use smartphones to identify and record damaged roads and manholes across the country.

		08/16/2023 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.

		08/16/2023 4:30 am	Kabuki Kool
	Chobei led a vigilante group to protect people from samurai abuses. Exploring this historical figure in two plays, one showing a fateful encounter and one showing his tragic death.

		08/16/2023 5:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 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.

		08/16/2023 5:15 am	Direct Talk
	Sunita Danuwar, of the Shakti Samuha and Sunita Foundation, works to educate women about human trafficking and promote economic independence. Her passion comes from being a victim herself.

		08/16/2023 5:30 am	Dive in Tokyo
	Tokyo Skytree and its surrounding attractions have become one of the city's most popular tourist destinations. A look at the area's history and the significance of the local waterways.

		08/16/2023 6:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 6:10 am	Artists against War
	Morimura Yasumasa is a renowned artist known for his maverick self-portraits. When asked whether he could become Putin, he starts recounting his thoughts on the role of art in relation to war.

		08/16/2023 6:25 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.

		08/16/2023 6:30 am	Ramen Japan
	A whirlwind tour of Hokkaido's best ramen! Why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?

		08/16/2023 6:45 am	Magical Japanese
	The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to fire. Explore the unique culture behind them.

		08/16/2023 6:55 am	Core Kyoto Mini
	A festival that is enjoyed by people of all ages, a historical reenactment parade where people dress in authentic costumes representing various periods and characters in Japan's feudal history.

		08/16/2023 7:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 7:10 am	My Street Piano
	One of Japan's leading resort areas, Okinawa. In the middle of Koza Music Town, a piano is placed for a limited period. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

		08/16/2023 7:30 am	Frontrunners
	Travel to the mountains of Kyoto and follow the heir to a unique inn with 130 years of history, pioneering wild food cuisine and traditional hospitality attuned with nature and the seasons.

		08/16/2023 8:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 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.

		08/16/2023 8:30 am	Kabuki Kool
	Chobei led a vigilante group to protect people from samurai abuses. Exploring this historical figure in two plays, one showing a fateful encounter and one showing his tragic death.

		08/16/2023 9:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 9:15 am	Direct Talk
	Renowned pianist Tigran Hamasyan talks about the beauty of traditional folk music and what it can do to connect people around the world.

		08/16/2023 9:30 am	Science View
	Yoshikawa Masahiro from the Osaka Institute of Technology talks about the challenges he must overcome to make affordable and highly functional prosthetic hands.

		08/16/2023 10:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 10:15 am	Biz Stream
	This episode looks at how some companies are taking traditional Japanese paper into the future through even more sustainable production methods and creative new applications.

		08/16/2023 10:30 am	Dive in Tokyo
	Tokyo Skytree and its surrounding attractions have become one of the city's most popular tourist destinations. A look at the area's history and the significance of the local waterways.

		08/16/2023 11:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 11:15 am	Artists against War
	Morimura Yasumasa is a renowned artist known for his maverick self-portraits. When asked whether he could become Putin, he starts recounting his thoughts on the role of art in relation to war.

		08/16/2023 11:30 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.

		08/16/2023 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.

		08/16/2023 11:40 am	Direct Talk
	Sunita Danuwar, of the Shakti Samuha and Sunita Foundation, works to educate women about human trafficking and promote economic independence. Her passion comes from being a victim herself.

		08/16/2023 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.

		08/16/2023 12:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 12:10 pm	My Street Piano
	One of Japan's leading resort areas, Okinawa. In the middle of Koza Music Town, a piano is placed for a limited period. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

		08/16/2023 12:30 pm	Ramen Japan
	A whirlwind tour of Hokkaido's best ramen! Why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?

		08/16/2023 12:45 pm	Magical Japanese
	The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to fire. Explore the unique culture behind them.

		08/16/2023 12:55 pm	Core Kyoto Mini
	A festival that is enjoyed by people of all ages, a historical reenactment parade where people dress in authentic costumes representing various periods and characters in Japan's feudal history.

		08/16/2023 1:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 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.

		08/16/2023 1:30 pm	Frontrunners
	Travel to the mountains of Kyoto and follow the heir to a unique inn with 130 years of history, pioneering wild food cuisine and traditional hospitality attuned with nature and the seasons.

		08/16/2023 2:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 2:10 pm	Biz Stream
	This episode looks at how some companies are taking traditional Japanese paper into the future through even more sustainable production methods and creative new applications.

		08/16/2023 2:23 pm	Framing Everyday's Moments
	A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros. As most of Japan sleeps, factories across the country work through the night to keep the wheels of industry turning.

		08/16/2023 2:30 pm	Trails to Oishii Tokyo
	Explores figs, their versatility as an ingredient in cooking, and their cultivation. Includes a visit to a fig orchard in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture which is endeavouring to grow new varieties with remarkable flavours.

		08/16/2023 3:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 3:10 pm	Artists against War
	Morimura Yasumasa is a renowned artist known for his maverick self-portraits. When asked whether he could become Putin, he starts recounting his thoughts on the role of art in relation to war.

		08/16/2023 3:25 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.

		08/16/2023 3:30 pm	Dive in Tokyo
	Tokyo Skytree and its surrounding attractions have become one of the city's most popular tourist destinations. A look at the area's history and the significance of the local waterways.

		08/16/2023 4:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 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.

		08/16/2023 4:15 pm	Direct Talk
	Sunita Danuwar, of the Shakti Samuha and Sunita Foundation, works to educate women about human trafficking and promote economic independence. Her passion comes from being a victim herself.

		08/16/2023 4:30 pm	Kabuki Kool
	Chobei led a vigilante group to protect people from samurai abuses. Exploring this historical figure in two plays, one showing a fateful encounter and one showing his tragic death.

		08/16/2023 5:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 5:10 pm	My Street Piano
	One of Japan's leading resort areas, Okinawa. In the middle of Koza Music Town, a piano is placed for a limited period. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

		08/16/2023 5:30 pm	Ramen Japan
	A whirlwind tour of Hokkaido's best ramen! Why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?

		08/16/2023 5:45 pm	Magical Japanese
	The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to fire. Explore the unique culture behind them.

		08/16/2023 5:55 pm	Core Kyoto Mini
	A festival that is enjoyed by people of all ages, a historical reenactment parade where people dress in authentic costumes representing various periods and characters in Japan's feudal history.

		08/16/2023 6:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 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.

		08/16/2023 6:30 pm	MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
	Kagura is a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago. Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture has a hall dedicated to kagura performances and hosts 22 kagura troupes.

		08/16/2023 6:40 pm	Direct Talk
	Renowned pianist Tigran Hamasyan talks about the beauty of traditional folk music and what it can do to connect people around the world.

		08/16/2023 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.

		08/16/2023 7:00 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.

		08/16/2023 7:25 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.

		08/16/2023 7:30 pm	Frontrunners
	Travel to the mountains of Kyoto and follow the heir to a unique inn with 130 years of history, pioneering wild food cuisine and traditional hospitality attuned with nature and the seasons.

		08/16/2023 8:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 8:10 pm	Artists against War
	Morimura Yasumasa is a renowned artist known for his maverick self-portraits. When asked whether he could become Putin, he starts recounting his thoughts on the role of art in relation to war.

		08/16/2023 8:25 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.

		08/16/2023 8:30 pm	Trails to Oishii Tokyo
	Explores figs, their versatility as an ingredient in cooking, and their cultivation. Includes a visit to a fig orchard in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture which is endeavouring to grow new varieties with remarkable flavours.

		08/16/2023 9:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 9:10 pm	Biz Stream
	This episode looks at how some companies are taking traditional Japanese paper into the future through even more sustainable production methods and creative new applications.

		08/16/2023 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.

		08/16/2023 9:30 pm	Dive in Tokyo
	Tokyo Skytree and its surrounding attractions have become one of the city's most popular tourist destinations. A look at the area's history and the significance of the local waterways.

		08/16/2023 10:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 10:10 pm	My Street Piano
	One of Japan's leading resort areas, Okinawa. In the middle of Koza Music Town, a piano is placed for a limited period. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

		08/16/2023 10:30 pm	Ramen Japan
	A whirlwind tour of Hokkaido's best ramen! Why not whet your appetite with the origin story of Sapporo miso ramen?

		08/16/2023 10:45 pm	Magical Japanese
	The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to fire. Explore the unique culture behind them.

		08/16/2023 10:55 pm	Core Kyoto Mini
	A festival that is enjoyed by people of all ages, a historical reenactment parade where people dress in authentic costumes representing various periods and characters in Japan's feudal history.

		08/16/2023 11:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/16/2023 11:10 pm	Framing Everyday's Moments
	A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros. As most of Japan sleeps, factories across the country work through the night to keep the wheels of industry turning.

		08/16/2023 11:15 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.

		08/16/2023 11:20 pm	Time-Lapse Japan
	The city of Nagasaki is the first place in Japan that missionary Francis Xavier visits in 1549 to spread the word of Christianity.

		08/16/2023 11:25 pm	Japan From Above: Up Close
	A rice farmer in Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, shares the stories of traditional farming and the philosophy of their work.

		08/16/2023 11:30 pm	Kabuki Kool
	Chobei led a vigilante group to protect people from samurai abuses. Exploring this historical figure in two plays, one showing a fateful encounter and one showing his tragic death.

		08/17/2023 12:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/17/2023 12:10 am	Biz Stream
	This episode looks at how some companies are taking traditional Japanese paper into the future through even more sustainable production methods and creative new applications.

		08/17/2023 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.

		08/17/2023 12:30 am	Core Kyoto
	The Seven Lucky Gods, who have varied origins and are often depicted on a boat, have sparked a boom in shrine visits. A pilgrimage of seven temples and shrines dedicated to each originated in Kyoto.

		08/17/2023 1:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/17/2023 1:10 am	A Culture Built with Wood
	The Kiso region in Nagano Prefecture is covered by coniferous forests that have been tended to by human hands over multiple generations. Taking a look and appreciating the rich culture they've shaped.

		08/17/2023 1:15 am	Direct Talk
	Former street kid John DeYoung explains his easy-to-handle water purification filter and mission to make use of it. He now delivers vital water to Ukraine as well as to developing countries around the world.

		08/17/2023 1:30 am	Design X Stories
	A look at `design hunting' in Amami Oshima where a rich natural landscape inspires a unique culture with unique traditions, including island music, glazes, dyes, and designs feature forests, ocean, animals, and plants.

		08/17/2023 2:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/17/2023 2:10 am	Biz Stream
	This episode looks at how some companies are taking traditional Japanese paper into the future through even more sustainable production methods and creative new applications.

		08/17/2023 2:23 am	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.

		08/17/2023 2:30 am	Japanology Plus
	In Japan, one in every seven homes is empty. These 8.5 million vacant properties may increase the risk of fire and burglary, or negatively impact local real estate prices. A look at the new ways that are emerging to make use of them.

		08/17/2023 3:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		08/17/2023 3:10 am	Artists against War
	Morimura Yasumasa is a renowned artist known for his maverick self-portraits. When asked whether he could become Putin, he starts recounting his thoughts on the role of art in relation to war.

		08/17/2023 3:25 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.

		08/17/2023 3:30 am	Trails to Oishii Tokyo
	Explores figs, their versatility as an ingredient in cooking, and their cultivation. Includes a visit to a fig orchard in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture which is endeavouring to grow new varieties with remarkable flavours.

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