Schedules


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    12/19/2023 4:45 am

    Dig More Japan!

    Explores the delightful winter with a compilation of curated segments from NHK shows.

    12/19/2023 4:55 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, makes you experience each seasons.

    12/19/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Okumura Arisa created the Slow Order Cafe, a pop-up concept staffed entirely by people who stutter. She talks about her speech impediment and the vision behind her project.

    12/19/2023 5:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    The town of Wakasa-cho lies on the coast of Fukui Prefecture, looking out on the Sea of Japan. In the old days, the town thrived as a key hub on a highway, now the area is known for the traditional dance known as Rokusai Nenbutsu.

    12/19/2023 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.

    12/19/2023 6:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Saito presents a showcase of Japanese home cooking based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques. Includes preparation of Japanese egg balls in dashi and a flavoured mixed rice.

    12/19/2023 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.

    12/19/2023 7:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    Workers in Tokyo's Shimbashi business district have flocked to an established sweets shop by the station for decades. For three days, we asked customers if 2021 had been bitter or sweet for them.

    12/19/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2023 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    12/19/2023 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/19/2023 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The director of a conservation centre shares how the staff dedicate themselves to preserving the red-crowned cranes in the Kushiro wetlands of Hokkaido Prefecture and help them survive the long winter.

    12/19/2023 8:30 am

    Deeper Look

    Host Del Irani speaks with Christopher Johnstone, senior adviser at The Asia Group.

    12/19/2023 8:45 am

    Dig More Japan!

    Explores the delightful winter with a compilation of curated segments from NHK shows.

    12/19/2023 8:55 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, makes you experience each seasons.

    12/19/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2023 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    12/19/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    The esports market is worth $1 billion USD a year, and Tokido is a prominent figure in that world, having won multiple global fighting game championships. A look at his life in gaming.

    12/19/2023 9:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    New Alzheimer's disease drugs have been developed in recent years. The key is to start treatment before dementia begins. We introduce new technologies that find early warning signs.

    12/19/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2023 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    12/19/2023 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/19/2023 10:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    The town of Wakasa-cho lies on the coast of Fukui Prefecture, looking out on the Sea of Japan. In the old days, the town thrived as a key hub on a highway, now the area is known for the traditional dance known as Rokusai Nenbutsu.

    12/19/2023 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    12/19/2023 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.

    12/19/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Okumura Arisa created the Slow Order Cafe, a pop-up concept staffed entirely by people who stutter. She talks about her speech impediment and the vision behind her project.

    12/19/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    12/19/2023 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    12/19/2023 12:30 pm

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Saito presents a showcase of Japanese home cooking based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques. Includes preparation of Japanese egg balls in dashi and a flavoured mixed rice.

    12/19/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2023 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/19/2023 1:30 pm

    Document 72 Hours

    Workers in Tokyo's Shimbashi business district have flocked to an established sweets shop by the station for decades. For three days, we asked customers if 2021 had been bitter or sweet for them.

    12/19/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2023 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.

    12/19/2023 2:30 pm

    Science View

    Preparing soil for organic farming takes years, but a new Japanese technology does it in one month. Discovering all of the different ways that it is opening doors to lunar farming.

    12/19/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2023 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.

    12/19/2023 3:30 pm

    Journeys in Japan

    The town of Wakasa-cho lies on the coast of Fukui Prefecture, looking out on the Sea of Japan. In the old days, the town thrived as a key hub on a highway, now the area is known for the traditional dance known as Rokusai Nenbutsu.

    12/19/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Okumura Arisa created the Slow Order Cafe, a pop-up concept staffed entirely by people who stutter. She talks about her speech impediment and the vision behind her project.

    12/19/2023 4:30 pm

    Deeper Look

    Host Del Irani speaks with Christopher Johnstone, senior adviser at The Asia Group.

    12/19/2023 4:45 pm

    Dig More Japan!

    Explores the delightful winter with a compilation of curated segments from NHK shows.

    12/19/2023 4:55 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, makes you experience each seasons.

    12/19/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2023 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.

    12/19/2023 5:30 pm

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Saito presents a showcase of Japanese home cooking based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques. Includes preparation of Japanese egg balls in dashi and a flavoured mixed rice.

    12/19/2023 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    12/19/2023 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.

    12/19/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    The esports market is worth $1 billion USD a year, and Tokido is a prominent figure in that world, having won multiple global fighting game championships. A look at his life in gaming.

    12/19/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    12/19/2023 7:00 pm

    Biz Stream

    This episode features two companies that are turning worthless waste into useful products.

    12/19/2023 7:30 pm

    Document 72 Hours

    Workers in Tokyo's Shimbashi business district have flocked to an established sweets shop by the station for decades. For three days, we asked customers if 2021 had been bitter or sweet for them.

    12/19/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2023 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/19/2023 8:30 pm

    Science View

    Preparing soil for organic farming takes years, but a new Japanese technology does it in one month. Discovering all of the different ways that it is opening doors to lunar farming.

    12/19/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2023 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/19/2023 9:30 pm

    Journeys in Japan

    The town of Wakasa-cho lies on the coast of Fukui Prefecture, looking out on the Sea of Japan. In the old days, the town thrived as a key hub on a highway, now the area is known for the traditional dance known as Rokusai Nenbutsu.

    12/19/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2023 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/19/2023 10:30 pm

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Saito presents a showcase of Japanese home cooking based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques. Includes preparation of Japanese egg balls in dashi and a flavoured mixed rice.

    12/19/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2023 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    12/19/2023 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Masses of clay figurines called dogu have been recovered from sites in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto and Chubu from the middle, late and final Jomon periods. The Sannai Maruyama village site alone turned up 1,500 figurines.

    12/19/2023 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The director of a conservation centre shares how the staff dedicate themselves to preserving the red-crowned cranes in the Kushiro wetlands of Hokkaido Prefecture and help them survive the long winter.

    12/19/2023 11:30 pm

    Deeper Look

    Host Del Irani speaks with Christopher Johnstone, senior adviser at The Asia Group.

    12/19/2023 11:45 pm

    Dig More Japan!

    Explores the delightful winter with a compilation of curated segments from NHK shows.

    12/19/2023 11:55 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, makes you experience each seasons.

    12/20/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/20/2023 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.

    12/20/2023 12:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Visiting Nishi-Shinjuku, home to one of Tokyo's biggest clusters of skyscrapers, learning how these buildings came to be built and uncovering a centuries-long relationship with water, including the construction of a large treatment plant.

    12/20/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/20/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Afghan girls face educational barriers with the Taliban. Pashtana Durrani defies this by operating a covert school, nurturing their unyielding thirst for knowledge. She fights for a brighter future.

    12/20/2023 1:30 am

    Ninja Truth

    The ninja had two modes of operation: innin and yonin. We'll examine them using reenactments and also recreate and test a ninja listening device known as saotokikigane.

    12/20/2023 1:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. Taking a look at words related to houses and exploring the unique culture behind the language.

    12/20/2023 1:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core. Featuring modern architecture - breathing life into the ancient capital in a new age.

    12/20/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/20/2023 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.

    12/20/2023 2:30 am

    Frontrunners

    Rope rescue expert Hayashida Akihiro leads an award-winning fire service team that assists those stranded in hard-to-reach locations, while also working to promote these crucial lifesaving skills.

    12/20/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/20/2023 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.

    12/20/2023 3:30 am

    Science View

    Preparing soil for organic farming takes years, but a new Japanese technology does it in one month. Discovering all of the different ways that it is opening doors to lunar farming.

    12/20/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/20/2023 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.

    12/20/2023 4:30 am

    Kabuki Kool

    Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke is in the studio with Nakamura Kazutaro and explores some of the male tachiyaku roles of kabuki, including tragic heroes and battle scenes.

    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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