Schedules


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    08/18/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 4:10 am

    Biz Stream

    Construction workers often perform repetitive manual labour in potentially dangerous environments. Showcases companies that have developed unique robot technology to not only improve efficiency but also increase construction worker safety.

    08/18/2023 4:23 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

    08/18/2023 4:30 am

    J-Arena

    Explores the artistic side of kata, a popular form of karate which has one element that sets it apart from the other discipline called bunkai.

    08/18/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Horiuchi Yoshimi is running a library in a small city in Northern Thailand. She is blind, yet she has the passions about reading and believes it can change lives for the better future.

    08/18/2023 5:30 am

    Asia Insight

    Chinese business founders who succeeded in manufacturing during the country's economic growth have reached retirement age. Meeting the young people who have inherited a battle for business survival.

    08/18/2023 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 6:25 am

    Ramen Japan

    Explores a ramen shop specialising in the Kurume style and learns a surprising story about tonkotsu ramen.

    08/18/2023 6:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Maki and Marc prepare bentos with abura-age: deep-fried tofu. Marc makes a Kinchaku Tamago Bento while Maki makes a Pork Inari Bento. From Bali, a picnic featuring ikan bakar, a tasty seafood dish.

    08/18/2023 6:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Kawahara Takuya upcycles discarded jeans. His partner, Yamasawa Ryoji buys old denim overseas by the ton. Together these denim devotees make it cooler than cool once again.

    08/18/2023 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 7:30 am

    Trailblazers

    Wagashi artist Mitsubori Eijun is taking wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, and placing them on the centre stage. Going beyond their taste and artistic beauty, he has turned their creation and presentation into an art form.

    08/18/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 8:30 am

    J-Arena

    Explores the artistic side of kata, a popular form of karate which has one element that sets it apart from the other discipline called bunkai.

    08/18/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Sheldon Yellen is CEO of BELFOR Holdings, a global company that has attracted attention for disinfecting a cruise ship contaminated with COVID-19, is dedicated to restoring disaster-stricken towns and homes and bringing hope to victims.

    08/18/2023 9:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    Railway companies have begun taking steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Japan to net-zero by 2050. See the next generation of hybrid trains and the efforts made to create a greener railway.

    08/18/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 10:15 am

    Biz Stream

    The hosts talk about the Tokyo Women's Orchestra, which was founded in 2022 to empower female musicians that have faced social hurdles.

    08/18/2023 10:30 am

    Asia Insight

    Chinese business founders who succeeded in manufacturing during the country's economic growth have reached retirement age. Meeting the young people who have inherited a battle for business survival.

    08/18/2023 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 11:30 am

    Ramen Japan

    Explores a ramen shop specialising in the Kurume style and learns a surprising story about tonkotsu ramen.

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Horiuchi Yoshimi is running a library in a small city in Northern Thailand. She is blind, yet she has the passions about reading and believes it can change lives for the better future.

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 12:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Maki and Marc prepare bentos with abura-age: deep-fried tofu. Marc makes a Kinchaku Tamago Bento while Maki makes a Pork Inari Bento. From Bali, a picnic featuring ikan bakar, a tasty seafood dish.

    08/18/2023 12:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Kawahara Takuya upcycles discarded jeans. His partner, Yamasawa Ryoji buys old denim overseas by the ton. Together these denim devotees make it cooler than cool once again.

    08/18/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 1:30 pm

    Trailblazers

    Wagashi artist Mitsubori Eijun is taking wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, and placing them on the centre stage. Going beyond their taste and artistic beauty, he has turned their creation and presentation into an art form.

    08/18/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 2:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    The hosts talk about the Tokyo Women's Orchestra, which was founded in 2022 to empower female musicians that have faced social hurdles.

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 2:30 pm

    NHK WORLD TV Special Program

    Two students take a trip from Kyoto to Shiretoko in Hokkaido. But this trip of 1,250km has a limit on CO2 emissions-just 100kg! Join us on a journey that brings our environmental impact into focus.

    08/18/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 3:25 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Explores a ramen shop specialising in the Kurume style and learns a surprising story about tonkotsu ramen.

    08/18/2023 3:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    Chinese business founders who succeeded in manufacturing during the country's economic growth have reached retirement age. Meeting the young people who have inherited a battle for business survival.

    08/18/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 4:10 pm

    National Parks of Japan

    Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

    08/18/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Horiuchi Yoshimi is running a library in a small city in Northern Thailand. She is blind, yet she has the passions about reading and believes it can change lives for the better future.

    08/18/2023 4:30 pm

    J-Arena

    Explores the artistic side of kata, a popular form of karate which has one element that sets it apart from the other discipline called bunkai.

    08/18/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 5:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Maki and Marc prepare bentos with abura-age: deep-fried tofu. Marc makes a Kinchaku Tamago Bento while Maki makes a Pork Inari Bento. From Bali, a picnic featuring ikan bakar, a tasty seafood dish.

    08/18/2023 5:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Kawahara Takuya upcycles discarded jeans. His partner, Yamasawa Ryoji buys old denim overseas by the ton. Together these denim devotees make it cooler than cool once again.

    08/18/2023 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 6:30 pm

    MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

    In September, 11 districts in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture parade along different routes performing Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon, a 300-year-old matsuri that features elegant music, dancing, and singing.

    08/18/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Sheldon Yellen is CEO of BELFOR Holdings, a global company that has attracted attention for disinfecting a cruise ship contaminated with COVID-19, is dedicated to restoring disaster-stricken towns and homes and bringing hope to victims.

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 7:00 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Presents the latest discoveries on the health benefits of natto, which contains a high amount of vitamin K2 and can help lower blood sugar levels.

    08/18/2023 7:30 pm

    Trailblazers

    Wagashi artist Mitsubori Eijun is taking wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, and placing them on the centre stage. Going beyond their taste and artistic beauty, he has turned their creation and presentation into an art form.

    08/18/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 8:25 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Explores a ramen shop specialising in the Kurume style and learns a surprising story about tonkotsu ramen.

    08/18/2023 8:30 pm

    NHK WORLD TV Special Program

    Two students take a trip from Kyoto to Shiretoko in Hokkaido. But this trip of 1,250km has a limit on CO2 emissions-just 100kg! Join us on a journey that brings our environmental impact into focus.

    08/18/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 9:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    The hosts talk about the Tokyo Women's Orchestra, which was founded in 2022 to empower female musicians that have faced social hurdles.

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 9:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    Chinese business founders who succeeded in manufacturing during the country's economic growth have reached retirement age. Meeting the young people who have inherited a battle for business survival.

    08/18/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 10:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Maki and Marc prepare bentos with abura-age: deep-fried tofu. Marc makes a Kinchaku Tamago Bento while Maki makes a Pork Inari Bento. From Bali, a picnic featuring ikan bakar, a tasty seafood dish.

    08/18/2023 10:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Kawahara Takuya upcycles discarded jeans. His partner, Yamasawa Ryoji buys old denim overseas by the ton. Together these denim devotees make it cooler than cool once again.

    08/18/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/18/2023 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.

    08/18/2023 11:15 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a short program focusing on plastic food samples.

    08/18/2023 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    A variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

    08/18/2023 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An artist in Okayama Prefecture shares how he uses local clay to create a new kind of pottery for everyday use that builds on the traditions of Bizen ware.

    08/18/2023 11:30 pm

    J-Arena

    Explores the artistic side of kata, a popular form of karate which has one element that sets it apart from the other discipline called bunkai.

    08/19/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/19/2023 12:10 am

    Why I'm at War

    Volodymyr Demchenko shows his video diary providing in-depth details on Ukraine's conflict.

    08/19/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/19/2023 1:10 am

    Another Story

    In 2016, Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima. A look at how that historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter.

    08/19/2023 1:57 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    For over 100 years, Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms. A look at the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

    08/19/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/19/2023 2:10 am

    Cycle Around Japan

    A lengthy ride on the Old Hokuriku Kaido from Fukui to Niigata that takes in history and culture.

    08/19/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/19/2023 3:10 am

    NHK WORLD TV Special Program

    Two students take a trip from Kyoto to Shiretoko in Hokkaido. But this trip of 1,250km has a limit on CO2 emissions-just 100kg! Join us on a journey that brings our environmental impact into focus.

    08/19/2023 3:40 am

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

    Curly wants to play relay race during the activity day, but Shelly does not like the idea despite it was already decided by majority vote.

    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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