Schedules


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    11/12/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 5:10 am

    NHK Documentary

    A century after the Great Kanto Earthquake, previously unknown details have been extracted from newly 8K remastered and colourised footage, vividly demonstrating how Tokyo citizens faced the disaster.

    11/12/2023 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 6:10 am

    Core Kyoto

    Over 1200 years, Kyoto has evolved into a cultural capital, boasting superb crafts, cuisine and architecture. Narrator Gary Tegler reflects on 200 episodes of Core Kyoto and visits artisans at work.

    11/12/2023 6:54 am

    The Seasons of Yamato

    A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, representing each season.

    11/12/2023 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 7:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    Residents the southeastern Japan established a cooperative that hires fishermen as employees, helping the locals to make money for many years. However, as the harsh environmental situation is happening, many decide to leave.

    11/12/2023 7:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    Learning what to say when you see something for the first time and want to know what it is.

    11/12/2023 7:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for the vermillion shrine gates that line mountain paths. As the head Inari shrine, it has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities have attracted prayers.

    11/12/2023 7:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    A British cycling guide takes on the challenge of a hill climb up a mountain road on a bicycle. With an elevation difference of around 720 meters, connecting the Niseko mountain range is tough abd requires skill and stamina for cyclists.

    11/12/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 8:10 am

    November Tournament: Day 1

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO November Tournament Day 1 action live from Fukuoka, as top wrestlers have their first bouts of the 15-day contest.

    11/12/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 9:10 am

    NHK Documentary

    A century after the Great Kanto Earthquake, previously unknown details have been extracted from newly 8K remastered and colourised footage, vividly demonstrating how Tokyo citizens faced the disaster.

    11/12/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 10:10 am

    Anime Manga Explosion

    MADHOUSE is a studio with over 50 years of history. Go behind the scenes into hits like Overlord, Sonny Boy, and A Place Further than the Universe, plus get an exclusive look at an in-house meeting!

    11/12/2023 10:40 am

    Take Tech

    Explores the mechanism of a hand mixer and how the motor works to transmit the power to its rotating arm.

    11/12/2023 10:50 am

    U & I

    I regrets not helping U, who seemed to struggle on a wheelchair.

    11/12/2023 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 11:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    Noumea is the capital of the French territory of New Caledonia, the jewel of the South Pacific. A stroll through the city meeting inhabitants who enjoy life in this island paradise.

    11/12/2023 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 12:10 pm

    Core Kyoto

    Over 1200 years, Kyoto has evolved into a cultural capital, boasting superb crafts, cuisine and architecture. Narrator Gary Tegler reflects on 200 episodes of Core Kyoto and visits artisans at work.

    11/12/2023 12:54 pm

    The Seasons of Yamato

    A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, representing each season.

    11/12/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 1:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    Residents the southeastern Japan established a cooperative that hires fishermen as employees, helping the locals to make money for many years. However, as the harsh environmental situation is happening, many decide to leave.

    11/12/2023 1:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Learning what to say when you see something for the first time and want to know what it is.

    11/12/2023 1:40 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for the vermillion shrine gates that line mountain paths. As the head Inari shrine, it has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities have attracted prayers.

    11/12/2023 1:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    A British cycling guide takes on the challenge of a hill climb up a mountain road on a bicycle. With an elevation difference of around 720 meters, connecting the Niseko mountain range is tough abd requires skill and stamina for cyclists.

    11/12/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 2:10 pm

    Anime Manga Explosion

    MADHOUSE is a studio with over 50 years of history. Go behind the scenes into hits like Overlord, Sonny Boy, and A Place Further than the Universe, plus get an exclusive look at an in-house meeting!

    11/12/2023 2:40 pm

    Take Tech

    Explores the mechanism of a hand mixer and how the motor works to transmit the power to its rotating arm.

    11/12/2023 2:50 pm

    U & I

    I regrets not helping U, who seemed to struggle on a wheelchair.

    11/12/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 3:10 pm

    J-MELO

    May J. presents new information about meme tokyo.'s latest work and a performance from Minami Kizuki.

    11/12/2023 3:40 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    There are various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives. This program introduces children to them and how to think.

    11/12/2023 3:45 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Today: dealing with a complaint from a neighbour. Luu Van Chien, from Vietnam, works as a carpenter. In a role play challenge, he deals with a complaint from a neighbour living near a construction site.

    11/12/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 4:10 pm

    Somewhere Street Mini

    Located in the northwest region of China, Dunhuang flourished as a major stop along the Silk Road for more than 2,000 years. A look at the residents who cherish their time-honoured traditions.

    11/12/2023 4:25 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Explores the history of the Murakami Kaizoku, seafarers and fighters who operated in the Seto Inland Sea. Includes footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke featuring Nii Oshima Island.

    11/12/2023 4:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Highlights of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, this time featuring all top-division bouts from 12 November, day one of the Grand Sumo Tournament held in Fukuoka, Kyushu Island.

    11/12/2023 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

    11/12/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 5:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The story behind the creation of a piano with a silent system that allows people to play whilst remaining quiet. Also, a look at realistic plastic food models displayed at restaurants.

    11/12/2023 5:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Heavy snow falling in a short time can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyzes roads, and brings social functions to a halt. We'll examine the reasons why heavy snows falls on Japan.

    11/12/2023 5:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Along Japan's famous, clear river, cute kitties are living their best lives. Following one kitty on a unique bridge leading to his canoe shop and taking in a lovely sunset with other cuties.

    11/12/2023 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 6:10 pm

    Core Kyoto

    Over 1200 years, Kyoto has evolved into a cultural capital, boasting superb crafts, cuisine and architecture. Narrator Gary Tegler reflects on 200 episodes of Core Kyoto and visits artisans at work.

    11/12/2023 6:54 pm

    The Seasons of Yamato

    A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, representing each season.

    11/12/2023 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 7:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    Residents the southeastern Japan established a cooperative that hires fishermen as employees, helping the locals to make money for many years. However, as the harsh environmental situation is happening, many decide to leave.

    11/12/2023 7:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Learning what to say when you see something for the first time and want to know what it is.

    11/12/2023 7:40 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at Fushimi Inari Taisha, famous for the vermillion shrine gates that line mountain paths. As the head Inari shrine, it has 30,000 subordinate shrines throughout Japan. Since its foundation in 711, the Inari deities have attracted prayers.

    11/12/2023 7:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    A British cycling guide takes on the challenge of a hill climb up a mountain road on a bicycle. With an elevation difference of around 720 meters, connecting the Niseko mountain range is tough abd requires skill and stamina for cyclists.

    11/12/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 8:10 pm

    J-MELO

    May J. presents new information about meme tokyo.'s latest work and a performance from Minami Kizuki.

    11/12/2023 8:40 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Today: dealing with a complaint from a neighbour. Luu Van Chien, from Vietnam, works as a carpenter. In a role play challenge, he deals with a complaint from a neighbour living near a construction site.

    11/12/2023 8:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Along Japan's famous, clear river, cute kitties are living their best lives. Following one kitty on a unique bridge leading to his canoe shop and taking in a lovely sunset with other cuties.

    11/12/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 9:10 pm

    Anime Manga Explosion

    MADHOUSE is a studio with over 50 years of history. Go behind the scenes into hits like Overlord, Sonny Boy, and A Place Further than the Universe, plus get an exclusive look at an in-house meeting!

    11/12/2023 9:40 pm

    Take Tech

    Explores the mechanism of a hand mixer and how the motor works to transmit the power to its rotating arm.

    11/12/2023 9:50 pm

    U & I

    I regrets not helping U, who seemed to struggle on a wheelchair.

    11/12/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 10:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The story behind the creation of a piano with a silent system that allows people to play whilst remaining quiet. Also, a look at realistic plastic food models displayed at restaurants.

    11/12/2023 10:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Heavy snow falling in a short time can threaten lives when it piles up on roofs, paralyzes roads, and brings social functions to a halt. We'll examine the reasons why heavy snows falls on Japan.

    11/12/2023 10:55 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    There are various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives. This program introduces children to them and how to think.

    11/12/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/12/2023 11:10 pm

    Somewhere Street Mini

    Located in the northwest region of China, Dunhuang flourished as a major stop along the Silk Road for more than 2,000 years. A look at the residents who cherish their time-honoured traditions.

    11/12/2023 11:25 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Explores the history of the Murakami Kaizoku, seafarers and fighters who operated in the Seto Inland Sea. Includes footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke featuring Nii Oshima Island.

    11/12/2023 11:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Highlights of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, this time featuring all top-division bouts from 12 November, day one of the Grand Sumo Tournament held in Fukuoka, Kyushu Island.

    11/12/2023 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

    11/13/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2023 12:10 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.

    11/13/2023 12:23 am

    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.

    11/13/2023 12:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    We visit cafe owner Kayla Afrin from Canada who organizes a festival in her adoptive Iizuna, Nagano, as well as English Tumi Grendel Markan, a guide at a Japanese sword museum in Setouchi, Okayama.

    11/13/2023 12:57 am

    Satoyama Kitchen Diary

    Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take the viewer on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. This time, they focus on tasty veggies.

    11/13/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    For over 20 years, Nagamine Takashi has been working to protect the Okinawa rail, a bird species native to the Yambaru area of Okinawa. He talks about the importance of saving animals for the future.

    11/13/2023 1:30 am

    Learn Japanese from the News

    In October the island of Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture started charging tourists a 100 yen visitor tax. City officials expect this tax to generate 104 million yen in revenues by next March.

    11/13/2023 1:40 am

    Easy Japanese

    To explain your plan, say a verb in the `ta' form followed by `ra', to indicate the circumstance, and then whatever your plan is.

    11/13/2023 1:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    We look at the special factors that enable NHK WORLD-JAPAN to provide accurate, up-to-date information whenever a disaster strikes, including emergency reporting drills conducted by the news floor.

    11/13/2023 1:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    There are now 1.8 million foreigners working in Japan. NHK WORLD-JAPAN looks at how they struggle in the face of cultural differences, but bring about change in Japanese companies and society.

    11/13/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2023 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.

    11/13/2023 2:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Today: Chichibu: Home of the Mountain Gods and Festivals.

    11/13/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2023 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.

    11/13/2023 3:30 am

    J-MELO

    May J. presents new information about meme tokyo.'s latest work and a performance from Minami Kizuki.

    11/13/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2023 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.

    11/13/2023 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Highlights of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, this time featuring all top-division bouts from 12 November, day one of the Grand Sumo Tournament held in Fukuoka, Kyushu Island.

    NHK World Europe

    Available schedules: 03/26/2022 - 12/28/2024 Time zone: Central European Time (CET) UTC +1 Country: United States Language: English

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