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    12/23/2023 4:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

    12/23/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 5:10 am

    Japan's Top Inventions

    A look at the stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: car navigation systems and vapour heat treatment systems.

    12/23/2023 5:40 am

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Wildfires are increasing worldwide and global warming is accelerating the risk. Finding out about Japan's unique system for swiftly responding to fires and the latest research on forest fire mitigation.

    12/23/2023 5:55 am

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring The New Creature.

    12/23/2023 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 6:10 am

    China's Highway of Beauty

    China's Highway of Beauty, running through the Tianshan Mountains, reveals some of the country's most incredible natural scenery, among which diverse ethnicities of people enjoy traditional lives.

    12/23/2023 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 7:10 am

    NHK World Prime

    Inmates at a prison in Japan record themselves reading picture books as a way to reconnect with their children. In the process, they make some life-changing discoveries about themselves.

    12/23/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 8:10 am

    Japan's Top Inventions

    A look at the stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: car navigation systems and vapour heat treatment systems.

    12/23/2023 8:40 am

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Wildfires are increasing worldwide and global warming is accelerating the risk. Finding out about Japan's unique system for swiftly responding to fires and the latest research on forest fire mitigation.

    12/23/2023 8:55 am

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring The New Creature.

    12/23/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 9:10 am

    Cycle Around Japan

    Features Akita Prefecture's nature and craftsmanship, including Hatahata sandfish, 800-year-old lacquerware, pickled and preserved produce, and a guardian deity made from straw.

    12/23/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 10:10 am

    Samurai Wheels

    Featuring coverage of the renamed Japan Mobility Show with loads of electric concept cars, plus a short report on the team's efforts in 2023 competing in the Mazda MX-5 Media 4-hour race.

    12/23/2023 10:40 am

    Story Land

    A priest is surprised to find that the prestigious tea kettle he received can grow legs and run away if it is put on fire.

    12/23/2023 10:50 am

    Texico

    Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.

    12/23/2023 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 11:10 am

    Musashi Truth

    Discover the truth about Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary warrior who fought with two swords and was never defeated in a duel. His success is attributed to his philosophies, which remain relevant today.

    12/23/2023 11:40 am

    The Quest for Ancient Colour

    Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colours and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.

    12/23/2023 11:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

    12/23/2023 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 12:10 pm

    China's Highway of Beauty

    China's Highway of Beauty, running through the Tianshan Mountains, reveals some of the country's most incredible natural scenery, among which diverse ethnicities of people enjoy traditional lives.

    12/23/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 1:10 pm

    NHK World Prime

    Inmates at a prison in Japan record themselves reading picture books as a way to reconnect with their children. In the process, they make some life-changing discoveries about themselves.

    12/23/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 2:10 pm

    Rising

    Akiyoshi Koki is a young architect breathing new life into Japan's construction and forestry sectors through innovative use of digital platforms, and techniques like laser cutting and 3D printing.

    12/23/2023 2:40 pm

    Story Land

    A priest is surprised to find that the prestigious tea kettle he received can grow legs and run away if it is put on fire.

    12/23/2023 2:50 pm

    Texico

    Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.

    12/23/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 3:10 pm

    NHK Documentary

    Takes a look at the history of the United Nations and how Japan is trying to help improve the effectiveness of the Security Council.

    12/23/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 4:10 pm

    Musashi Truth

    Discover the truth about Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary warrior who fought with two swords and was never defeated in a duel. His success is attributed to his philosophies, which remain relevant today.

    12/23/2023 4:40 pm

    The Quest for Ancient Colour

    Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colours and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.

    12/23/2023 4:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

    12/23/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 5:10 pm

    Cycle Around Japan

    Features Akita Prefecture's nature and craftsmanship, including Hatahata sandfish, 800-year-old lacquerware, pickled and preserved produce, and a guardian deity made from straw.

    12/23/2023 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 6:10 pm

    China's Highway of Beauty

    China's Highway of Beauty, running through the Tianshan Mountains, reveals some of the country's most incredible natural scenery, among which diverse ethnicities of people enjoy traditional lives.

    12/23/2023 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 7:10 pm

    NHK World Prime

    Inmates at a prison in Japan record themselves reading picture books as a way to reconnect with their children. In the process, they make some life-changing discoveries about themselves.

    12/23/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 8:10 pm

    Cycle Around Japan

    Features Akita Prefecture's nature and craftsmanship, including Hatahata sandfish, 800-year-old lacquerware, pickled and preserved produce, and a guardian deity made from straw.

    12/23/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 9:10 pm

    Rising

    Akiyoshi Koki is a young architect breathing new life into Japan's construction and forestry sectors through innovative use of digital platforms, and techniques like laser cutting and 3D printing.

    12/23/2023 9:40 pm

    Story Land

    A priest is surprised to find that the prestigious tea kettle he received can grow legs and run away if it is put on fire.

    12/23/2023 9:50 pm

    Texico

    Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.

    12/23/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 10:10 pm

    NHK Documentary

    Takes a look at the history of the United Nations and how Japan is trying to help improve the effectiveness of the Security Council.

    12/23/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/23/2023 11:10 pm

    Musashi Truth

    Discover the truth about Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary warrior who fought with two swords and was never defeated in a duel. His success is attributed to his philosophies, which remain relevant today.

    12/23/2023 11:40 pm

    The Quest for Ancient Colour

    Japan's Classical period featured stunning natural colours and dyeing techniques. A fifth-generation Kyoto dye craftsman is rediscovering this tradition, resulting in a rich expression of hues.

    12/23/2023 11:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

    12/24/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/24/2023 12:10 am

    Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra IX

    Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto is one of the first major concertos that serious young players and violin fanatics pursue. Featuring a phenomenal performance of the concerto with particular attention paid to detail.

    12/24/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/24/2023 1:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    Ise katagami is the art of crafting stencils for kimono patterns. Now, the artisans practicing it are aging and their numbers shrinking. A look at the people devoted to preserving this tradition.

    12/24/2023 1:42 am

    Easy Japanese

    If you want to ask if a shop has a certain item, say the item's name and `wa arimasu ka.'

    12/24/2023 1:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    A couple of canoeists will spend three days descending the Kushiro River in eastern Hokkaido. The uppermost part of the river flows through a deep forest decorated with autumn foliage.

    12/24/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/24/2023 2:10 am

    Rising

    Akiyoshi Koki is a young architect breathing new life into Japan's construction and forestry sectors through innovative use of digital platforms, and techniques like laser cutting and 3D printing.

    12/24/2023 2:40 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.

    12/24/2023 2:50 am

    Japanology Plus mini

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

    12/24/2023 2:55 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Head to the famous Todai-ji Temple before visiting a nun's kitty at the 1,300-year-old Chugu-ji Temple. Visit a Japanese washi paper factory and a plum tree grove for more kitty fun.

    12/24/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/24/2023 3:10 am

    Anime Manga Explosion

    Discovers the secrets of Japanese anime and manga as their popularity continues to grow. Considers the appeal of these Japanese productions internationally, how they're created, and their cultural significance.

    12/24/2023 3:40 am

    Take Tech

    Introduces the mechanic of vending machine and sees how it helps moving juice can to the elevator before serving to the buyers.

    12/24/2023 3:50 am

    U & I

    Observes why a girl named U runs away when I yells to her after she repeatedly asks for a swing-riding turn from U.

    12/24/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/24/2023 4:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    Soho, once a hub for immigrants, is known as the most bohemian areas of London. It is considered the place for enjoying the arts, revelry and late-night entertainment. Soho embraces individuals from different ethnicities and diverse backgrounds.

    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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