Schedules


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    12/17/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 5:10 am

    NHK Documentary

    Examines the ways in which Japan is trying to adapt in an increasingly unpredictable world as the tides of globalisation turn quickly.

    12/17/2023 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 6:10 am

    Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra IX

    The NHK Symphony Orchestra perform a rendition of Piano Concerto No 1 by Tchaikovsky.

    12/17/2023 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 7:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    Young people have been leaving a small community in Niigata Prefecture in search of opportunities elsewhere. To reverse this trend, a local organisation decided to launch a women's football team to attract new residents.

    12/17/2023 7:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    Learn how to ask the price of something in front of you.

    12/17/2023 7:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons. Additionally, gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

    12/17/2023 7:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Shiretoko, the World Natural Heritage site, is home to a series of mountains over 1,500 meters high. A Canadian encounters huge wild bears that eat berries in preparation for winter.

    12/17/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 8:10 am

    Biz Stream

    Whether it's for feeding, milking, or breeding, farmers must keep constant track of their cattle. A look at how wearable devices are helping to improve cow health and increase productivity.

    12/17/2023 8:40 am

    Little Charo

    The adventures of Charo, a Japanese dog who finds himself lost in New York City and decides to find his way back home.

    12/17/2023 8:50 am

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a variety of short conceptual scenarios focusing on the different ways of life in and around Japan.

    12/17/2023 8:55 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    A black kitty sits at a picturesque spot near the beach. Two other kitties are busy greeting people at an old train station, but they always find time to play with the station staff.

    12/17/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 9:10 am

    NHK Documentary

    Examines the ways in which Japan is trying to adapt in an increasingly unpredictable world as the tides of globalisation turn quickly.

    12/17/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 10:10 am

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    Over 100 years ago, sea otters were hunted to near-extinction along Japan's coastline. But these cute and playful mammals are back and getting a welcome return in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido.

    12/17/2023 10:35 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful and eclectic scenery of Kyoto which was once called the old capital of Japan.

    12/17/2023 10:40 am

    Take Tech

    Takes a look into how the barcodes can convey the information to the scanner.

    12/17/2023 10:50 am

    U & I

    "i" is about to transfer to another school and worries about her classmates distancing themselves from her childhood friend, "u".

    12/17/2023 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 11:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    Mayfair, a luxurious district in London, preserves the quintessence of British high tradition. Regarded as the city's most prestigious and desirous locale, it's beloved by the upper class and royalty.

    12/17/2023 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 12:10 pm

    Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra IX

    The NHK Symphony Orchestra perform a rendition of Piano Concerto No 1 by Tchaikovsky.

    12/17/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 1:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    Young people have been leaving a small community in Niigata Prefecture in search of opportunities elsewhere. To reverse this trend, a local organisation decided to launch a women's football team to attract new residents.

    12/17/2023 1:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Learn how to ask the price of something in front of you.

    12/17/2023 1:40 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons. Additionally, gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

    12/17/2023 1:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Shiretoko, the World Natural Heritage site, is home to a series of mountains over 1,500 meters high. A Canadian encounters huge wild bears that eat berries in preparation for winter.

    12/17/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 2:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    Over 100 years ago, sea otters were hunted to near-extinction along Japan's coastline. But these cute and playful mammals are back and getting a welcome return in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido.

    12/17/2023 2:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful and eclectic scenery of Kyoto which was once called the old capital of Japan.

    12/17/2023 2:40 pm

    Take Tech

    Takes a look into how the barcodes can convey the information to the scanner.

    12/17/2023 2:50 pm

    U & I

    "i" is about to transfer to another school and worries about her classmates distancing themselves from her childhood friend, "u".

    12/17/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 3:10 pm

    J-MELO

    Featuring Ishikawa Kurena, a Japanese singer signed under JP ROOM, best-known as a former idol under `Hello! Project' as a 4th generation member of Morning Musume and the leader of the former group v-u-den.

    12/17/2023 3:40 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Explores how Pythagora devices can be used to make gadgets or display fun gimmicks.

    12/17/2023 3:45 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    A lesson in helping out a struggling coworker. Aung Zin Phyo, from Myanmar, works for a firm that makes 3D computer graphics images. In a roleplay challenge, he must help a coworker who's struggling with their workload.

    12/17/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 4:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Mayfair, a luxurious district in London, preserves the quintessence of British high tradition. Regarded as the city's most prestigious and desirous locale, it's beloved by the upper class and royalty.

    12/17/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 5:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    A look at the history behind lint rollers which can be used to clean floors and a look at rotating beacon lights found on police cars, made by a company with 80 per cent of the Japanese market share.

    12/17/2023 5:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    During the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Tokyo, far from the epicenter, was flooded with people who could not get home. Find out how this could trigger another disaster known as a human stampede.

    12/17/2023 5:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    A black kitty sits at a picturesque spot near the beach. Two other kitties are busy greeting people at an old train station, but they always find time to play with the station staff.

    12/17/2023 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 6:10 pm

    Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra IX

    The NHK Symphony Orchestra perform a rendition of Piano Concerto No 1 by Tchaikovsky.

    12/17/2023 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 7:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    Young people have been leaving a small community in Niigata Prefecture in search of opportunities elsewhere. To reverse this trend, a local organisation decided to launch a women's football team to attract new residents.

    12/17/2023 7:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Learn how to ask the price of something in front of you.

    12/17/2023 7:40 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons. Additionally, gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

    12/17/2023 7:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Shiretoko, the World Natural Heritage site, is home to a series of mountains over 1,500 meters high. A Canadian encounters huge wild bears that eat berries in preparation for winter.

    12/17/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 8:10 pm

    J-MELO

    Featuring Ishikawa Kurena, a Japanese singer signed under JP ROOM, best-known as a former idol under `Hello! Project' as a 4th generation member of Morning Musume and the leader of the former group v-u-den.

    12/17/2023 8:40 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    A lesson in helping out a struggling coworker. Aung Zin Phyo, from Myanmar, works for a firm that makes 3D computer graphics images. In a roleplay challenge, he must help a coworker who's struggling with their workload.

    12/17/2023 8:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    A black kitty sits at a picturesque spot near the beach. Two other kitties are busy greeting people at an old train station, but they always find time to play with the station staff.

    12/17/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 9:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    Over 100 years ago, sea otters were hunted to near-extinction along Japan's coastline. But these cute and playful mammals are back and getting a welcome return in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido.

    12/17/2023 9:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful and eclectic scenery of Kyoto which was once called the old capital of Japan.

    12/17/2023 9:40 pm

    Take Tech

    Takes a look into how the barcodes can convey the information to the scanner.

    12/17/2023 9:50 pm

    U & I

    "i" is about to transfer to another school and worries about her classmates distancing themselves from her childhood friend, "u".

    12/17/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 10:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    A look at the history behind lint rollers which can be used to clean floors and a look at rotating beacon lights found on police cars, made by a company with 80 per cent of the Japanese market share.

    12/17/2023 10:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    During the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Tokyo, far from the epicenter, was flooded with people who could not get home. Find out how this could trigger another disaster known as a human stampede.

    12/17/2023 10:55 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Explores how Pythagora devices can be used to make gadgets or display fun gimmicks.

    12/17/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/17/2023 11:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Mayfair, a luxurious district in London, preserves the quintessence of British high tradition. Regarded as the city's most prestigious and desirous locale, it's beloved by the upper class and royalty.

    12/18/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2023 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.

    12/18/2023 12:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The host goes on an aerial journey to witness the breathtaking tropical landscape of Shikoku island and talks with some inhabitants about their lives.

    12/18/2023 12:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Mongolian sumo coach Rentsendorj Gantugs talks about his passion for the Japanese national sport and reveals how his dream of being a professional sumo wrestler had to cut short.

    12/18/2023 12:57 am

    Nun's Cookbook

    The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple are cooking up a storm and inviting the viewer into their monastery to show them the correct way to prepare a dish of Jerusalem artichoke tsukudani.

    12/18/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, Chujo Hideto has been working to support children who have been traumatised by the conflict. He talks about how he hopes to make a difference.

    12/18/2023 1:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    Xuan goes to a staff meeting for a festival. There she watches Sasaki and the members of the neighbourhood association and youth team get into a heated debate about what they should do this year. Xuan is unable to participate, although she wants to.

    12/18/2023 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.

    12/18/2023 1:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Explores interesting inside stories of Saitama prefecture in Japan.

    12/18/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2023 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.

    12/18/2023 2:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Today: Yakushima: Island of Primeval Forests.

    12/18/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2023 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.

    12/18/2023 3:30 am

    J-MELO

    Featuring Ishikawa Kurena, a Japanese singer signed under JP ROOM, best-known as a former idol under `Hello! Project' as a 4th generation member of Morning Musume and the leader of the former group v-u-den.

    12/18/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2023 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.

    12/18/2023 4:30 am

    Cycle Around Japan Highlights

    Kochi Prefecture is known for mountains, forests and above all, rivers. On the Niyodo River, a look at a special technique for catching sweetfish that are so good, they're mostly bought by exclusive Kyoto restaurants.

    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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