Schedules


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    11/19/2023 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    Sumo began as a religious function to show admiration to Shinto divinities. Shinto is an indigenous religion of Japan. Sumo wrestlers toss salt and stamp their feet to dispose of malevolence on the ground and purge the ring before the match.

    11/19/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 5:10 am

    NHK Documentary

    The tragedy of the Great Kanto Earthquake continued for three days, during which an unlikely fire tornado consumed a crowded evacuation site and violence against foreign residents ran rampant.

    11/19/2023 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 6:10 am

    NHK World-Japan Music Festival

    Showcase Japan's latest and cutting-edge artists to fans overseas. BE:FIRST, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Sakurazaka46, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, BAND-MAID, AiNA THE END, imase, yuka and CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE.

    11/19/2023 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 7:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    An unattended stand in the middle of Tokyo sells fresh vegetables such as tomatoes and eggplants, all at less than a dollar. We find out why the owner started this place and sells produce so cheaply.

    11/19/2023 7:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    Learn how to introduce someone to someone else in Japanese.

    11/19/2023 7:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Roofs not only provide protection against the rain, wind and the other elements, they are also an important aspect of the overall appearance of a building. A look at the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

    11/19/2023 7:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    A pair of canoers take on one of the fastest-flowing streams in Hokkaido to feast their eyes on a valley adorned with autumn leaves. It's a paddler's delight to enjoy splendid views from their canoe!

    11/19/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 8:10 am

    November Tournament: Day 8

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO November Tournament Day 8 action live from Fukuoka, as top wrestlers have their eighth bouts of the 15-day contest.

    11/19/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 9:10 am

    NHK Documentary

    The tragedy of the Great Kanto Earthquake continued for three days, during which an unlikely fire tornado consumed a crowded evacuation site and violence against foreign residents ran rampant.

    11/19/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 10:10 am

    Anime Manga Explosion

    Hori Takahide talks about his past works as a stop-motion animator and shows a sneak peek of Junk World.

    11/19/2023 10:40 am

    Take Tech

    Explores the technologies in everyday products through a look at what they do and how they do it.

    11/19/2023 10:50 am

    U & I

    i decides to give the new student, u, some cookies to please him. However, unbeknown to her, u is allergic to eggs.

    11/19/2023 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 11:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    Bayonne is an ancient city in Southern France, established by the Basque people. A look into residents who maintain their rich heritage and unique culture.

    11/19/2023 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 12:10 pm

    NHK World-Japan Music Festival

    Showcase Japan's latest and cutting-edge artists to fans overseas. BE:FIRST, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Sakurazaka46, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, BAND-MAID, AiNA THE END, imase, yuka and CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE.

    11/19/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 1:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    An unattended stand in the middle of Tokyo sells fresh vegetables such as tomatoes and eggplants, all at less than a dollar. We find out why the owner started this place and sells produce so cheaply.

    11/19/2023 1:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Learn how to introduce someone to someone else in Japanese.

    11/19/2023 1:40 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Roofs not only provide protection against the rain, wind and the other elements, they are also an important aspect of the overall appearance of a building. A look at the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

    11/19/2023 1:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    A pair of canoers take on one of the fastest-flowing streams in Hokkaido to feast their eyes on a valley adorned with autumn leaves. It's a paddler's delight to enjoy splendid views from their canoe!

    11/19/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 2:10 pm

    Anime Manga Explosion

    Hori Takahide talks about his past works as a stop-motion animator and shows a sneak peek of Junk World.

    11/19/2023 2:40 pm

    Take Tech

    Explores the technologies in everyday products through a look at what they do and how they do it.

    11/19/2023 2:50 pm

    U & I

    i decides to give the new student, u, some cookies to please him. However, unbeknown to her, u is allergic to eggs.

    11/19/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 3:10 pm

    J-MELO

    This week: dance-vocal group MAZZEL, who had over six million views for a music video before their debut; and idol group ukka, who made their major-label debut in 2022.

    11/19/2023 3:40 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    This time: Tape Measure Jackie.

    11/19/2023 3:45 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Makni Mohamed, from Tunisia, works as a construction site guard. He sometimes struggles to get the foreman's attention. To improve, he tackles a roleplay challenge.

    11/19/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 4:10 pm

    Somewhere Street Mini

    The port town of Quanzhou in southern China flourished for many years as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. Meeting residents who share the powerful history of its past.

    11/19/2023 4:25 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.

    11/19/2023 4:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Highlights of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, this time featuring all top-division bouts from 19 November, day eight of the Grand Sumo Tournament held in Fukuoka, Kyushu Island.

    11/19/2023 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    An important and tactical sumo wrestling technique sees a wrestler use their whole body to trip their opponent.

    11/19/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 5:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    Featuring fascinating stories and some of the secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: cockroach traps and residential maps.

    11/19/2023 5:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the not-so-distant future. Taking a look at Japan's technology attempting to address issues surrounding water scarcity.

    11/19/2023 5:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    A visit to Japan's popular summer getaway to join a church kitty on his morning stroll through the woods, a kitty helps make souvenir candles, and a cat plays with another in a guest house garden.

    11/19/2023 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 6:10 pm

    NHK World-Japan Music Festival

    Showcase Japan's latest and cutting-edge artists to fans overseas. BE:FIRST, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Sakurazaka46, Ryokuoushoku Shakai, BAND-MAID, AiNA THE END, imase, yuka and CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE.

    11/19/2023 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 7:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    An unattended stand in the middle of Tokyo sells fresh vegetables such as tomatoes and eggplants, all at less than a dollar. We find out why the owner started this place and sells produce so cheaply.

    11/19/2023 7:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Learn how to introduce someone to someone else in Japanese.

    11/19/2023 7:40 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Roofs not only provide protection against the rain, wind and the other elements, they are also an important aspect of the overall appearance of a building. A look at the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

    11/19/2023 7:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    A pair of canoers take on one of the fastest-flowing streams in Hokkaido to feast their eyes on a valley adorned with autumn leaves. It's a paddler's delight to enjoy splendid views from their canoe!

    11/19/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 8:10 pm

    J-MELO

    This week: dance-vocal group MAZZEL, who had over six million views for a music video before their debut; and idol group ukka, who made their major-label debut in 2022.

    11/19/2023 8:40 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Makni Mohamed, from Tunisia, works as a construction site guard. He sometimes struggles to get the foreman's attention. To improve, he tackles a roleplay challenge.

    11/19/2023 8:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    A visit to Japan's popular summer getaway to join a church kitty on his morning stroll through the woods, a kitty helps make souvenir candles, and a cat plays with another in a guest house garden.

    11/19/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 9:10 pm

    Anime Manga Explosion

    Hori Takahide talks about his past works as a stop-motion animator and shows a sneak peek of Junk World.

    11/19/2023 9:40 pm

    Take Tech

    Explores the technologies in everyday products through a look at what they do and how they do it.

    11/19/2023 9:50 pm

    U & I

    i decides to give the new student, u, some cookies to please him. However, unbeknown to her, u is allergic to eggs.

    11/19/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 10:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    Featuring fascinating stories and some of the secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: cockroach traps and residential maps.

    11/19/2023 10:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the not-so-distant future. Taking a look at Japan's technology attempting to address issues surrounding water scarcity.

    11/19/2023 10:55 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    This time: Tape Measure Jackie.

    11/19/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/19/2023 11:10 pm

    Somewhere Street Mini

    The port town of Quanzhou in southern China flourished for many years as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. Meeting residents who share the powerful history of its past.

    11/19/2023 11:25 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.

    11/19/2023 11:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Highlights of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, this time featuring all top-division bouts from 19 November, day eight of the Grand Sumo Tournament held in Fukuoka, Kyushu Island.

    11/19/2023 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    An important and tactical sumo wrestling technique sees a wrestler use their whole body to trip their opponent.

    11/20/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/20/2023 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.

    11/20/2023 12:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of the Hii River in Shimane Prefecture. In Yunotsu, a Kagura expert dances and makes Kagura masks.

    11/20/2023 12:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Takes a look at the daily of Ukrainian families fleeing from home country to Nagano as they are getting used to culture and becoming more accustomed to the society.

    11/20/2023 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 dried persimmons.

    11/20/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/20/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Matthew Meyer talks about his drawings inspired by the Yokais, supernatural creatures in Japan, and reveals how he is fascinated by the culture.

    11/20/2023 1:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a look at what the viewer can say or do when they would like to politely disagree in a social setting.

    11/20/2023 1:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    Actor Fujiwara Momona has been a wheelchair user since childhood. In a society that tends to limit how people with disabilities live their lives, a look at the world this budding actor hopes to build.

    11/20/2023 1:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Embarking on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan, flying to airports nationwide and enjoying breathtaking views from the airplane window. Upon arrival at each location, expert local airport staff introduce must-see attractions.

    11/20/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/20/2023 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.

    11/20/2023 2:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Today: Kawagoe: Keeping Urbane Traditions Alive.

    11/20/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/20/2023 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.

    11/20/2023 3:30 am

    J-MELO

    This week: dance-vocal group MAZZEL, who had over six million views for a music video before their debut; and idol group ukka, who made their major-label debut in 2022.

    11/20/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/20/2023 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.

    11/20/2023 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Highlights of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, this time featuring all top-division bouts from 19 November, day eight 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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