Schedules


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    10/09/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 4:10 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.

    10/09/2023 4:23 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.

    10/09/2023 4:30 am

    Spiritual Explorers

    Nishimonai's Bon Odori dancers hide their faces under hoods and patch together old family kimonos to dance with the spirits of the dead.

    10/09/2023 4:55 am

    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.

    10/09/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 5:10 am

    Ramen Japan

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

    10/09/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Netsuko Goto talks about her work as an Aufguss master who is in charge of adjusting the sauna system.

    10/09/2023 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Tamir Blum shows his process of developing a robot to assist the Japanese agricultural industry with labour shortages.

    10/09/2023 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 6:10 am

    Reading Japan

    Sharing short stories from Japan. This time, hihglighting `Tanaka-san Doesn't Want to Go to the Office' by Akeno Kaeruko, about a middle-aged businessman who one might find at any company.

    10/09/2023 6:25 am

    Ramen Japan

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

    10/09/2023 6:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, highlighting what to do or what say in social situations if one does not remember something.

    10/09/2023 6:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    The Stetsyuk family talk about how they help in providing support to Ukrainian refugees and share their thought on the invasion of Russia.

    10/09/2023 6:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Presents a compilation of NHK shows' segments covering the attractiveness of Fukushima Prefecture.

    10/09/2023 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 7:10 am

    Reading Japan

    Sharing short stories from Japan. This time, introducing `The Spider's Thread' which has been read over the decades. It was written by Akutagawa Ryunosuke, one of Japan's leading literary authors.

    10/09/2023 7:25 am

    Hit the Road

    A drive through Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture on a trip to reach the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, travels off the beaten path to make stops at some exceptional locations.

    10/09/2023 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    The narrator journeys across Japan and takes a closer look at the history of Soba noodles. It has been said that the buckwheat that can turn into Soba noodles is easy to grow; thus, it saved people from starvation during tough time.

    10/09/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 8:10 am

    Time-lapse Journey

    Presents the time-lapse scenery of Hokkaido Prefecture, including the lush green fields in summer and frozen lakes in winter.

    10/09/2023 8:30 am

    Spiritual Explorers

    Nishimonai's Bon Odori dancers hide their faces under hoods and patch together old family kimonos to dance with the spirits of the dead.

    10/09/2023 8:55 am

    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.

    10/09/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 9:10 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.

    10/09/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Watanave Hidenori, who is working on a project to track war damage in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion through the use of digital maps that utilise satellite images, talks about the power of digital tools.

    10/09/2023 9:30 am

    J-MELO

    May J. interviews hockrockb and Tokyo Rikisha before having them performed their latest hits.

    10/09/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 10:15 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.

    10/09/2023 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Tamir Blum shows his process of developing a robot to assist the Japanese agricultural industry with labour shortages.

    10/09/2023 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 11:15 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.

    10/09/2023 11:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

    Silvery-white shirasu, or baby Japanese anchovies, are caught along Japan's coasts in the spring and fall. Find boiled and dried ones at local supermarkets or head closer to a fishing port to savour raw shirasu.

    10/09/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Netsuko Goto talks about her work as an Aufguss master who is in charge of adjusting the sauna system.

    10/09/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Showcasing a New Year's concert at a samurai residence where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types, and lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP.

    10/09/2023 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 12:10 pm

    Reading Japan

    Sharing short stories from Japan. This time, hihglighting `Tanaka-san Doesn't Want to Go to the Office' by Akeno Kaeruko, about a middle-aged businessman who one might find at any company.

    10/09/2023 12:25 pm

    Ramen Japan

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

    10/09/2023 12:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, highlighting what to do or what say in social situations if one does not remember something.

    10/09/2023 12:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    The Stetsyuk family talk about how they help in providing support to Ukrainian refugees and share their thought on the invasion of Russia.

    10/09/2023 12:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Presents a compilation of NHK shows' segments covering the attractiveness of Fukushima Prefecture.

    10/09/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 1:10 pm

    Reading Japan

    Sharing short stories from Japan. This time, introducing `The Spider's Thread' which has been read over the decades. It was written by Akutagawa Ryunosuke, one of Japan's leading literary authors.

    10/09/2023 1:25 pm

    Ramen Japan

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

    10/09/2023 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    The narrator journeys across Japan and takes a closer look at the history of Soba noodles. It has been said that the buckwheat that can turn into Soba noodles is easy to grow; thus, it saved people from starvation during tough time.

    10/09/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 2:10 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.

    10/09/2023 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.

    10/09/2023 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Heart failure, which is rising globally, has no cure. A type of medication gaining attention for the ability to slow down its progress is SGLT2 inhibitors, which treat diabetes by acting on the kidneys.

    10/09/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 3:10 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.

    10/09/2023 3:23 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A look at a unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, focusing on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and singluar moments of everyday life.

    10/09/2023 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Tamir Blum shows his process of developing a robot to assist the Japanese agricultural industry with labour shortages.

    10/09/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 4:10 pm

    Hit the Road

    A drive through Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture on a trip to reach the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, travels off the beaten path to make stops at some exceptional locations.

    10/09/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Netsuko Goto talks about her work as an Aufguss master who is in charge of adjusting the sauna system.

    10/09/2023 4:30 pm

    Spiritual Explorers

    Nishimonai's Bon Odori dancers hide their faces under hoods and patch together old family kimonos to dance with the spirits of the dead.

    10/09/2023 4:55 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.

    10/09/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 5:10 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.

    10/09/2023 5:23 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.

    10/09/2023 5:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, highlighting what to do or what say in social situations if one does not remember something.

    10/09/2023 5:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    The Stetsyuk family talk about how they help in providing support to Ukrainian refugees and share their thought on the invasion of Russia.

    10/09/2023 5:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Presents a compilation of NHK shows' segments covering the attractiveness of Fukushima Prefecture.

    10/09/2023 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 6:10 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.

    10/09/2023 6:23 pm

    Reading Japan

    Sharing short stories from Japan. This time, hihglighting `Tanaka-san Doesn't Want to Go to the Office' by Akeno Kaeruko, about a middle-aged businessman who one might find at any company.

    10/09/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Watanave Hidenori, who is working on a project to track war damage in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion through the use of digital maps that utilise satellite images, talks about the power of digital tools.

    10/09/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Showcasing a New Year's concert at a samurai residence where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types, and lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP.

    10/09/2023 7:00 pm

    NHK Documentary

    When the 2011 tsunami swept away a town's beloved hospital, many healthcare workers and patients perished. Explores their stories and how their surviving relatives are coping after twelve years.

    10/09/2023 7:50 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Time-lapse photographs that capture the picturesque landscapes and beauty of Usuiso Beach in Fukushima, Japan.

    10/09/2023 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea. A tea grower in Ueshino talks about his work and dedication.

    10/09/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 8:15 pm

    Reading Japan

    Sharing short stories from Japan. This time, introducing `The Spider's Thread' which has been read over the decades. It was written by Akutagawa Ryunosuke, one of Japan's leading literary authors.

    10/09/2023 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Heart failure, which is rising globally, has no cure. A type of medication gaining attention for the ability to slow down its progress is SGLT2 inhibitors, which treat diabetes by acting on the kidneys.

    10/09/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 9:15 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.

    10/09/2023 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Tamir Blum shows his process of developing a robot to assist the Japanese agricultural industry with labour shortages.

    10/09/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 10:15 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.

    10/09/2023 10:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, highlighting what to do or what say in social situations if one does not remember something.

    10/09/2023 10:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    The Stetsyuk family talk about how they help in providing support to Ukrainian refugees and share their thought on the invasion of Russia.

    10/09/2023 10:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Presents a compilation of NHK shows' segments covering the attractiveness of Fukushima Prefecture.

    10/09/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/09/2023 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Showcasing a New Year's concert at a samurai residence where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types, and lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP.

    10/09/2023 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Ten years on from the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke seeks out the undiminished beauty of Fukushima. This time, with a focus on mountains.

    10/09/2023 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea. A tea grower in Ueshino talks about his work and dedication.

    10/09/2023 11:30 pm

    Spiritual Explorers

    Nishimonai's Bon Odori dancers hide their faces under hoods and patch together old family kimonos to dance with the spirits of the dead.

    10/09/2023 11:55 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.

    10/10/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/10/2023 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.

    10/10/2023 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    In Shinhama village, Sendai, Miyagi Pref., nature is rebounding from the damage of the massive 2011 tsunami. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

    10/10/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/10/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Social entrepreneur Yosuke Maeda gives an insight into the system that helps turning wastewater into a water resource to solve water problems for sustainability.

    10/10/2023 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Saito continues to teach us about traditional Japanese kaiseki set course meals. Today's courses are extra editions: sunomono and hashiyasume. Learn to make two refreshing dishes with vinegar.

    10/10/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/10/2023 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.

    10/10/2023 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    A small train line in Shimabara, Nagasaki, is famous for its waterfront station that showcases rows of yellow handkerchiefs flying in the breeze. Why do so many come to visit this remote station?

    10/10/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/10/2023 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.

    10/10/2023 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    Heart failure, which is rising globally, has no cure. A type of medication gaining attention for the ability to slow down its progress is SGLT2 inhibitors, which treat diabetes by acting on the kidneys.

    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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