Schedules


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    08/31/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 4:15 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.

    08/31/2023 4:30 am

    Lunch ON!

    Kagawa Prefecture is famous for its udon noodles. Pays a visit to Mr Onishi, a craftsman who makes exceptional rolling pins that are used to make udon. For lunch, he and his wife have freshly made udon.

    08/31/2023 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.

    08/31/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Much of the used clothing sent to Africa is discarded. A Ghanaian who conveys this reality through art talks about sustainable ways for the consumer society to address clothing.

    08/31/2023 5:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Featuring the culture of incense, the wafting scents of an ageless pleasure. The ancient capital Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

    08/31/2023 6:00 am

    Newsline Asia 24

    Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

    08/31/2023 6:30 am

    Design X Stories

    Today's theme: Design Hunting Kyoto Prefecture Traditional Heritage. Historic Kyoto shaped Japanese culture but many traditional crafts now face lower demand. Meet the creatives keeping them alive.

    08/31/2023 7:00 am

    Newsline Asia 24

    Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

    08/31/2023 7:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    Rokyoku is sometimes called `solo opera' where stories are told in dramatic speech with singing. Recent innovations include the use of English and dance. Exploring the world of rokyoku, old and new.

    08/31/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

    08/31/2023 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    08/31/2023 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A farmer in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, shares the traditional method of harvesting plants to make the best wasabi.

    08/31/2023 8:30 am

    Lunch ON!

    Kagawa Prefecture is famous for its udon noodles. Pays a visit to Mr Onishi, a craftsman who makes exceptional rolling pins that are used to make udon. For lunch, he and his wife have freshly made udon.

    08/31/2023 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.

    08/31/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

    08/31/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Kenneth Rimdahl came from Sweden to Chiang Mai, Thailand. There he discovered miang, an edible tea made with leaves from local tea plants. Now his business helps protect the forests where they grow.

    08/31/2023 9:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Spotlighting maitake, also known as hen-of-the-wood mushrooms, indigenous to the northeastern part of Japan. Maitake in Japan can grow to more than 20 kilograms in size, earning this giant mushroom the title `King of Mushrooms'.

    08/31/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

    Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

    08/31/2023 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    08/31/2023 10:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Featuring the culture of incense, the wafting scents of an ageless pleasure. The ancient capital Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

    08/31/2023 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    08/31/2023 11:27 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.

    08/31/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Much of the used clothing sent to Africa is discarded. A Ghanaian who conveys this reality through art talks about sustainable ways for the consumer society to address clothing.

    08/31/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A group of kids gather to play a game where 100 ghost stories are shared as night slowly closes in. It is revealed that this chilling activity is actually about instilling important life skills.

    08/31/2023 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    08/31/2023 12:30 pm

    Design X Stories

    Today's theme: Design Hunting Kyoto Prefecture Traditional Heritage. Historic Kyoto shaped Japanese culture but many traditional crafts now face lower demand. Meet the creatives keeping them alive.

    08/31/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    08/31/2023 1:30 pm

    Japanology Plus

    Rokyoku is sometimes called `solo opera' where stories are told in dramatic speech with singing. Recent innovations include the use of English and dance. Exploring the world of rokyoku, old and new.

    08/31/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 2:15 pm

    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.

    08/31/2023 2:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    In 2020, Tokyu Corporation's THE ROYAL EXPRESS began running on JR Hokkaido, and it has been gaining attention ever since. See why and how Tokyu's luxury tourist train started operating in Hokkaido.

    08/31/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 3:15 pm

    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.

    08/31/2023 3:30 pm

    Core Kyoto

    Featuring the culture of incense, the wafting scents of an ageless pleasure. The ancient capital Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

    08/31/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Much of the used clothing sent to Africa is discarded. A Ghanaian who conveys this reality through art talks about sustainable ways for the consumer society to address clothing.

    08/31/2023 4:30 pm

    Lunch ON!

    Kagawa Prefecture is famous for its udon noodles. Pays a visit to Mr Onishi, a craftsman who makes exceptional rolling pins that are used to make udon. For lunch, he and his wife have freshly made udon.

    08/31/2023 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.

    08/31/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 5:15 pm

    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.

    08/31/2023 5:30 pm

    Design X Stories

    Today's theme: Design Hunting Kyoto Prefecture Traditional Heritage. Historic Kyoto shaped Japanese culture but many traditional crafts now face lower demand. Meet the creatives keeping them alive.

    08/31/2023 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    08/31/2023 6:27 pm

    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.

    08/31/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Kenneth Rimdahl came from Sweden to Chiang Mai, Thailand. There he discovered miang, an edible tea made with leaves from local tea plants. Now his business helps protect the forests where they grow.

    08/31/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A group of kids gather to play a game where 100 ghost stories are shared as night slowly closes in. It is revealed that this chilling activity is actually about instilling important life skills.

    08/31/2023 7:00 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The fascinating stories and behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: stand-up personal watercrafts & rice crackers with peanuts.

    08/31/2023 7:30 pm

    Japanology Plus

    Rokyoku is sometimes called `solo opera' where stories are told in dramatic speech with singing. Recent innovations include the use of English and dance. Exploring the world of rokyoku, old and new.

    08/31/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    08/31/2023 8:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    In 2020, Tokyu Corporation's THE ROYAL EXPRESS began running on JR Hokkaido, and it has been gaining attention ever since. See why and how Tokyu's luxury tourist train started operating in Hokkaido.

    08/31/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    08/31/2023 9:30 pm

    Core Kyoto

    Featuring the culture of incense, the wafting scents of an ageless pleasure. The ancient capital Kyoto continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

    08/31/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    08/31/2023 10:30 pm

    Design X Stories

    Today's theme: Design Hunting Kyoto Prefecture Traditional Heritage. Historic Kyoto shaped Japanese culture but many traditional crafts now face lower demand. Meet the creatives keeping them alive.

    08/31/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/31/2023 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A group of kids gather to play a game where 100 ghost stories are shared as night slowly closes in. It is revealed that this chilling activity is actually about instilling important life skills.

    08/31/2023 11:20 pm

    Time-lapse Japan Tohoku

    Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on Tohoku, northeast Japan. Daisuke Shimizu, time-lapse creator seeks glimpses of sprites and spirits mysterious yet familiar presence in Tono, Iwate Pref.

    08/31/2023 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A farmer in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, shares the traditional method of harvesting plants to make the best wasabi.

    08/31/2023 11:30 pm

    Lunch ON!

    Kagawa Prefecture is famous for its udon noodles. Pays a visit to Mr Onishi, a craftsman who makes exceptional rolling pins that are used to make udon. For lunch, he and his wife have freshly made udon.

    08/31/2023 11:55 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    After scissors arrived in Japan, they evolved in unique ways. Japanese artisans applied traditional sword-making techniques to the creation of a broad variety of highly specialised and customised tools.

    09/01/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/01/2023 12:15 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.

    09/01/2023 12:30 am

    Asia Insight

    An examination of the realities of Asia in modern times and the maintenance of cultural traditions with socio-economic growth.

    09/01/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/01/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Keiko Ziak is a co-founder of Obon Society whose mission is to return flags which belonged to Japanese soldiers who died in World War II. She tells us why the wounds of war are finally being healed.

    09/01/2023 1:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Chef Marc and Maki present recipes for Hokkaido-inspired bento and Oita's toriten fried chicken. A fan from Georgia shows an idea to make a khachapuri bento.

    09/01/2023 1:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Glass panes featuring classic patterns such as cherry blossoms were once popular in Japanese homes. Artisan Koyakata Yoshikazu cleans and reshapes them into stylish tableware for the next generation.

    09/01/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/01/2023 2:15 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.

    09/01/2023 2:30 am

    Explore Japan

    Sanno Hiroyuki, master of confectionery and social media, is revolutionising the age-old Japanese tradition of wagashi seasonal treats and finding eager new aficionados around the world.

    09/01/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/01/2023 3:15 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.

    09/01/2023 3:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    In 2020, Tokyu Corporation's THE ROYAL EXPRESS began running on JR Hokkaido, and it has been gaining attention ever since. See why and how Tokyu's luxury tourist train started operating in Hokkaido.

    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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