Schedules


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    12/25/2023 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 5:10 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Kyoto offers amazing seasonal views. Visiting different temples to enjoy autumn colours on a morning walk with a black cat and his beloved priest, a look at a rare calico cat, and watching an avid tree climber.

    12/25/2023 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Takenami Hiroo is one of the premier makers of nebuta, the floats that are the main attraction of the Aomori Nebuta Festival. He hopes to share the unique appeal of nebuta with the world.

    12/25/2023 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    We meet French-born Germain Guibilato who works as a personal chef for events and special occasions in Kochi City, as well as Chinese Liao Haiting, a veterinary nurse in Kawaguchi, Saitama.

    12/25/2023 5:57 am

    Chatroom Japan

    Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan and what they like and do not like about the country.

    12/25/2023 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 6:10 am

    My Street Piano

    As autumn colours brighten Kyoto, a grand piano sits on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    12/25/2023 6:30 am

    Learn Japanese from the News

    Anime Tokyo Station, a new facility dedicated to showcasing Japanese animation to a global audience, opened in Ikebukuro, Tokyo on 31 October and boasts an archive of around 50,000 items.

    12/25/2023 6:40 am

    Easy Japanese

    I'm from Vietnam. Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by kara kimashita.

    12/25/2023 6:45 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.

    12/25/2023 6:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Explores interesting inside stories of Saitama prefecture in Japan.

    12/25/2023 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 7:10 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.

    12/25/2023 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Otaru, Classic Canal City.

    12/25/2023 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 8:10 am

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature. This time, a look at the forest of Yakushima.

    12/25/2023 8:25 am

    Nun's Cookbook

    The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple are cooking up a storm, focusing on mushi-pan steamed cake. They invite the viewer inside their kitchen and show how to prepare tasty delicacies.

    12/25/2023 8:30 am

    Cycle Around Japan Highlights

    Limited in where they could go during the pandemic, cyclists head out by themselves on selfie rides to show people the areas where they live. This time, James Hobbs is taking the viewer around Iwate.

    12/25/2023 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Awata Takaya and his international chain of udon restaurants have made the firm and flexible noodles a hit overseas. He talks about his localisation strategy and business philosophy.

    12/25/2023 9:30 am

    Rene Goes to School

    Manga creator from Cameroon Rene plans a surprise for his close friend in Japan as a thank for support.

    12/25/2023 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 10:15 am

    Biz Stream

    With an increase in sales to both local collectors and inbound tourists, this episode looks into why capsule toys are seeing a surge in popularity in Japan.

    12/25/2023 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    We meet French-born Germain Guibilato who works as a personal chef for events and special occasions in Kochi City, as well as Chinese Liao Haiting, a veterinary nurse in Kawaguchi, Saitama.

    12/25/2023 10:57 am

    Chatroom Japan

    Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan and what they like and do not like about the country.

    12/25/2023 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 11:15 am

    Biz Stream

    With an increase in sales to both local collectors and inbound tourists, this episode looks into why capsule toys are seeing a surge in popularity in Japan.

    12/25/2023 11:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

    Silvery-white shirasu, or baby Japanese anchovies, are caught along Japan's coasts in the spring and fall. Find boiled and dried ones at local supermarkets or head closer to a fishing port to savour raw shirasu.

    12/25/2023 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Takenami Hiroo is one of the premier makers of nebuta, the floats that are the main attraction of the Aomori Nebuta Festival. He hopes to share the unique appeal of nebuta with the world.

    12/25/2023 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.

    12/25/2023 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 12:10 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Time lapse footage of a charming nighttime scenery that can be found in different environments all over Japan, including the cities and countryside.

    12/25/2023 12:30 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    Anime Tokyo Station, a new facility dedicated to showcasing Japanese animation to a global audience, opened in Ikebukuro, Tokyo on 31 October and boasts an archive of around 50,000 items.

    12/25/2023 12:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    I'm from Vietnam. Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by kara kimashita.

    12/25/2023 12:45 pm

    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.

    12/25/2023 12:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Explores interesting inside stories of Saitama prefecture in Japan.

    12/25/2023 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 1:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    As autumn colours brighten Kyoto, a grand piano sits on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    12/25/2023 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history. Today: Otaru, Classic Canal City.

    12/25/2023 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 2:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature. This time, a look at the forest of Yakushima.

    12/25/2023 2:25 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Kyoto offers amazing seasonal views. Visiting different temples to enjoy autumn colours on a morning walk with a black cat and his beloved priest, a look at a rare calico cat, and watching an avid tree climber.

    12/25/2023 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Japanese doctors have developed a way to regenerate neurons damaged by stroke. It involves transplanting cells from a patient's bone marrow into the brain and shows promise in clinical trials.

    12/25/2023 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 3:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    With an increase in sales to both local collectors and inbound tourists, this episode looks into why capsule toys are seeing a surge in popularity in Japan.

    12/25/2023 3:23 pm

    Design Museum Japan

    12/25/2023 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    We meet French-born Germain Guibilato who works as a personal chef for events and special occasions in Kochi City, as well as Chinese Liao Haiting, a veterinary nurse in Kawaguchi, Saitama.

    12/25/2023 3:57 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan and what they like and do not like about the country.

    12/25/2023 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 4:10 pm

    On the Wings

    Presents scenic aerial views of coral reef islands from a passenger jet heading from Tokyo Haneda to New Ishigaki Airport.

    12/25/2023 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Takenami Hiroo is one of the premier makers of nebuta, the floats that are the main attraction of the Aomori Nebuta Festival. He hopes to share the unique appeal of nebuta with the world.

    12/25/2023 4:30 pm

    Cycle Around Japan Highlights

    Limited in where they could go during the pandemic, cyclists head out by themselves on selfie rides to show people the areas where they live. This time, James Hobbs is taking the viewer around Iwate.

    12/25/2023 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 5:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    As autumn colours brighten Kyoto, a grand piano sits on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    12/25/2023 5:30 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    Anime Tokyo Station, a new facility dedicated to showcasing Japanese animation to a global audience, opened in Ikebukuro, Tokyo on 31 October and boasts an archive of around 50,000 items.

    12/25/2023 5:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    I'm from Vietnam. Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by kara kimashita.

    12/25/2023 5:45 pm

    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.

    12/25/2023 5:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Explores interesting inside stories of Saitama prefecture in Japan.

    12/25/2023 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 6:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    With an increase in sales to both local collectors and inbound tourists, this episode looks into why capsule toys are seeing a surge in popularity in Japan.

    12/25/2023 6:25 pm

    Origami Magic

    Origami is magic made from a single sheet of paper. Introducing two talented artists who create origami miniatures. Origami expert Dr Origami shows how to make an easy origami craft.

    12/25/2023 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Awata Takaya and his international chain of udon restaurants have made the firm and flexible noodles a hit overseas. He talks about his localisation strategy and business philosophy.

    12/25/2023 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.

    12/25/2023 7:00 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.

    12/25/2023 7:50 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Homes.

    12/25/2023 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The filmmaker showcases the bird's-eye view of Sakurajima, one of the volcanic islands in Kyushu, and talks to Kotoe Sameshima, a children's book illustrator who loves telling stories of volcanoes and the local people.

    12/25/2023 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 8:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    As autumn colours brighten Kyoto, a grand piano sits on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    12/25/2023 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Japanese doctors have developed a way to regenerate neurons damaged by stroke. It involves transplanting cells from a patient's bone marrow into the brain and shows promise in clinical trials.

    12/25/2023 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 9:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature. This time, a look at the forest of Yakushima.

    12/25/2023 9:25 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Kyoto offers amazing seasonal views. Visiting different temples to enjoy autumn colours on a morning walk with a black cat and his beloved priest, a look at a rare calico cat, and watching an avid tree climber.

    12/25/2023 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    We meet French-born Germain Guibilato who works as a personal chef for events and special occasions in Kochi City, as well as Chinese Liao Haiting, a veterinary nurse in Kawaguchi, Saitama.

    12/25/2023 9:57 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan and what they like and do not like about the country.

    12/25/2023 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 10:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    With an increase in sales to both local collectors and inbound tourists, this episode looks into why capsule toys are seeing a surge in popularity in Japan.

    12/25/2023 10:23 pm

    Design Museum Japan

    12/25/2023 10:30 pm

    Learn Japanese from the News

    Anime Tokyo Station, a new facility dedicated to showcasing Japanese animation to a global audience, opened in Ikebukuro, Tokyo on 31 October and boasts an archive of around 50,000 items.

    12/25/2023 10:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    I'm from Vietnam. Learn how to say where you're from. The formula is the name of the place, followed by kara kimashita.

    12/25/2023 10:45 pm

    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.

    12/25/2023 10:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Explores interesting inside stories of Saitama prefecture in Japan.

    12/25/2023 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/25/2023 11:10 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A time-lapse photography project: `Mt Fuji Among the Clouds', `Seto Inland Sea Scenes', `Where Heaven and Earth Meet', `Sunbeam Shower', `Lake Biwa Sunset', `Fishing Torches Dance', `A Night on Mt Tsukuba', `Sparkling Miracle Night'.

    12/25/2023 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.

    12/25/2023 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: The Holiest Place.

    12/25/2023 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The filmmaker showcases the bird's-eye view of Sakurajima, one of the volcanic islands in Kyushu, and talks to Kotoe Sameshima, a children's book illustrator who loves telling stories of volcanoes and the local people.

    12/25/2023 11:30 pm

    Cycle Around Japan Highlights

    Limited in where they could go during the pandemic, cyclists head out by themselves on selfie rides to show people the areas where they live. This time, James Hobbs is taking the viewer around Iwate.

    12/26/2023 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/26/2023 12:10 am

    Biz Stream

    With an increase in sales to both local collectors and inbound tourists, this episode looks into why capsule toys are seeing a surge in popularity in Japan.

    12/26/2023 12:23 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

    12/26/2023 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Photographer Alfie Goodrich heads to Yakushima, a mystical island of ancient Yakusugi trees. He traces the steps of a famous British plant-hunter and meets stewards of the land.

    12/26/2023 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/26/2023 1:10 am

    On the Wings

    Introduces a special takeoff and landing footage from the cockpit of the flight from Haneda to New Chitose and techniques for dealing with various kinds of passengers.

    12/26/2023 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    In 2023, Okada Nozomi became the first Japanese person to win a gold medal at the World Logging Championship. She talks about achieving the feat just six years after first picking up a chainsaw.

    12/26/2023 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Today: Rika's Tokyo Cuisine / Kushiage Deep-Fried Skewers.

    12/26/2023 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/26/2023 2:10 am

    Reading Japan

    A man struggling with his job accidentally encounters a mysterious cocoon on the top of an electricity post.

    12/26/2023 2:25 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A time-lapse photography project shot by pros and non-pros. `Kyoto Night Lights', `Skies Over Sapporo', `Tokyo Tilt Shift', `Synchronous Scenes', `Slices of the Starry Sky', `Lanes of Light', `Haneda Night Parade', `Full Moon Over the Metropolis'.

    12/26/2023 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    In the final days of 2022, an expressway bus terminal in Fukuoka Prefecture heaves with passengers. Spends three days over the New Year period asking people where they are planning on going.

    12/26/2023 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/26/2023 3:10 am

    Biz Stream

    With an increase in sales to both local collectors and inbound tourists, this episode looks into why capsule toys are seeing a surge in popularity in Japan.

    12/26/2023 3:23 am

    Design Museum Japan

    12/26/2023 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    Japanese doctors have developed a way to regenerate neurons damaged by stroke. It involves transplanting cells from a patient's bone marrow into the brain and shows promise in clinical trials.

    12/26/2023 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/26/2023 4:10 am

    Biz Stream

    With an increase in sales to both local collectors and inbound tourists, this episode looks into why capsule toys are seeing a surge in popularity in Japan.

    12/26/2023 4:23 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

    12/26/2023 4:30 am

    Deeper Look from New York

    Well-informed hosts engage specialists in cutting-edge dialogues on concerns related to politics, economy, international happenings and cultural issues.

    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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