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		12/27/2023 5:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
Localized series title: NHK Newsline Localized description: Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
		12/27/2023 5:10 am	A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
	Tokyo is home to many lucky cats called maneki-neko. Providing kitty-fixes at a public bath, a lantern shop, and a classical theatre, before meeting them after hours in Shinjuku's Golden Gai bar district.

		12/27/2023 5:15 am	Direct Talk
	Gareth Malone teaches singing to people in places where it is uncommon but where the inspiration and unity of music is most needed. He uses choral singing to empower, heal and connect people.

		12/27/2023 5:30 am	Dive in Tokyo
	Explores how Nerima has become a well-known city of Japanese animation and looks at its past in the golden era.

		12/27/2023 6:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 6:10 am	My Street Piano
	Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the instrument.

		12/27/2023 6:30 am	Ninja Truth
	The ninja are said to have possessed superior physical and mental strength. We'll examine their training methods and analyse a running style that enabled the ninja to quickly cover ground.

		12/27/2023 6:45 am	Magical Japanese
	A look at the unique world of the Japanese language, accompanied with scenes from Japan. Many fascinating aspect of Japanese, like onomatopoeia, are also introduced, with a focus on words revolving around sleep.

		12/27/2023 6:55 am	Core Kyoto
	Featuring the changing leaves as the transient fall beauty of the ancient capital.

		12/27/2023 7:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 7:10 am	Reading Japan
	In the middle of the night, a boy is awake because of the sounds of the heavy snowstorm, and encounters a mysterious woman in the snow.

		12/27/2023 7:25 am	Framing Everyday's Moments
	A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros. As most of Japan sleeps, factories across the country work through the night to keep the wheels of industry turning.

		12/27/2023 7:30 am	Frontrunners
	Highlights professionals at the forefront of different fields by showcasing their amazing work, discovering their motivations, and learning more about the challenges they may face in the future.

		12/27/2023 8:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 8:10 am	The World Heritage Sites in Japan
	The miners of Iwami Ginzan worked in darkness as they risked their lives for fortune and glory. The area once produced large quantities of silver yet had little impact on the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

		12/27/2023 8:25 am	Nun's Cookbook
	The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple invite the viewer inside their kitchen showcase how they prepare tasty delicacies from their seasonal cookbook. This time, they make persimmon leaf sushi.

		12/27/2023 8:30 am	Kabuki Kool
	The historic figure of Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been immortalised in many kabuki plays as a child, a skilled warrior, and a tragic hero. Explore with actor Kataoka Ainosuke.

		12/27/2023 9:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 9:15 am	Direct Talk
	Internationally acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shares her belief that the realization of gender equality and a fairer world for all may take time, but they are achievable goals.

		12/27/2023 9:30 am	Science View
	A look at how optical illusions are being used to study vision processing in brains, both real and artificial, and a look at the neural network that writes custom music for each listener's brain.

		12/27/2023 10:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 10:15 am	Biz Stream
	Focusing on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies, and technologies with a look at products designed for people with very specific needs that ended up catching on with a much larger consumer base.

		12/27/2023 10:30 am	Dive in Tokyo
	Explores how Nerima has become a well-known city of Japanese animation and looks at its past in the golden era.

		12/27/2023 11:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 11:15 am	Biz Stream
	Focusing on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies, and technologies with a look at products designed for people with very specific needs that ended up catching on with a much larger consumer base.

		12/27/2023 11:30 am	Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini
	Concerned about the decline in global bee populations, urbanites take on rooftop beekeeping in Japan's capital. Also, visiting beekeeping sites responsible for precious honey varieties that are increasingly at risk.

		12/27/2023 11:40 am	Direct Talk
	Gareth Malone teaches singing to people in places where it is uncommon but where the inspiration and unity of music is most needed. He uses choral singing to empower, heal and connect people.

		12/27/2023 11:55 am	Ukiyoe Edo-Life
	It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

		12/27/2023 12:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 12:10 pm	Reading Japan
	In the middle of the night, a boy is awake because of the sounds of the heavy snowstorm, and encounters a mysterious woman in the snow.

		12/27/2023 12:25 pm	Framing Everyday's Moments
	A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros. As most of Japan sleeps, factories across the country work through the night to keep the wheels of industry turning.

		12/27/2023 12:30 pm	Ninja Truth
	The ninja are said to have possessed superior physical and mental strength. We'll examine their training methods and analyse a running style that enabled the ninja to quickly cover ground.

		12/27/2023 12:45 pm	Magical Japanese
	A look at the unique world of the Japanese language, accompanied with scenes from Japan. Many fascinating aspect of Japanese, like onomatopoeia, are also introduced, with a focus on words revolving around sleep.

		12/27/2023 12:55 pm	Core Kyoto
	Featuring the changing leaves as the transient fall beauty of the ancient capital.

		12/27/2023 1:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 1:10 pm	My Street Piano
	Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the instrument.

		12/27/2023 1:30 pm	Frontrunners
	Highlights professionals at the forefront of different fields by showcasing their amazing work, discovering their motivations, and learning more about the challenges they may face in the future.

		12/27/2023 2:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 2:10 pm	The World Heritage Sites in Japan
	The miners of Iwami Ginzan worked in darkness as they risked their lives for fortune and glory. The area once produced large quantities of silver yet had little impact on the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

		12/27/2023 2:25 pm	A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
	Tokyo is home to many lucky cats called maneki-neko. Providing kitty-fixes at a public bath, a lantern shop, and a classical theatre, before meeting them after hours in Shinjuku's Golden Gai bar district.

		12/27/2023 2:30 pm	Trails to Oishii Tokyo
	In Japan, there's a type of sugar for nearly any recipe. Among them, wasanbon is one of the most precious and interesting due to its exclusive production in just six refineries in Shikoku.

		12/27/2023 3:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 3:10 pm	Biz Stream
	Focusing on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies, and technologies with a look at products designed for people with very specific needs that ended up catching on with a much larger consumer base.

		12/27/2023 3:23 pm	Design Museum Japan
	Yamagata / Nakui Naoko (book designer)Thread for traditional shina fabric takes a year to make. Ultrafine mohair is also made here, with a 60-year-old device. Nakui admires the hunt for improvement.

		12/27/2023 3:30 pm	Dive in Tokyo
	Explores how Nerima has become a well-known city of Japanese animation and looks at its past in the golden era.

		12/27/2023 4:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 4:10 pm	On the Wings
	Witnesses the virtual excursion from an airplane and takes a look at the wonderful view during the flight to Fukuoka from an airplane window.

		12/27/2023 4:15 pm	Direct Talk
	Gareth Malone teaches singing to people in places where it is uncommon but where the inspiration and unity of music is most needed. He uses choral singing to empower, heal and connect people.

		12/27/2023 4:30 pm	Kabuki Kool
	The historic figure of Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been immortalised in many kabuki plays as a child, a skilled warrior, and a tragic hero. Explore with actor Kataoka Ainosuke.

		12/27/2023 5:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 5:10 pm	My Street Piano
	Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the instrument.

		12/27/2023 5:30 pm	Ninja Truth
	The ninja are said to have possessed superior physical and mental strength. We'll examine their training methods and analyse a running style that enabled the ninja to quickly cover ground.

		12/27/2023 5:45 pm	Magical Japanese
	A look at the unique world of the Japanese language, accompanied with scenes from Japan. Many fascinating aspect of Japanese, like onomatopoeia, are also introduced, with a focus on words revolving around sleep.

		12/27/2023 5:55 pm	Core Kyoto
	Featuring the changing leaves as the transient fall beauty of the ancient capital.

		12/27/2023 6:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 6:10 pm	Biz Stream
	Focusing on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies, and technologies with a look at products designed for people with very specific needs that ended up catching on with a much larger consumer base.

		12/27/2023 6:25 pm	Reading Japan
	In the middle of the night, a boy is awake because of the sounds of the heavy snowstorm, and encounters a mysterious woman in the snow.

		12/27/2023 6:40 pm	Direct Talk
	Internationally acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shares her belief that the realization of gender equality and a fairer world for all may take time, but they are achievable goals.

		12/27/2023 6:55 pm	Ukiyoe Edo-Life
	It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

		12/27/2023 7:00 pm	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.

		12/27/2023 7:30 pm	Frontrunners
	Highlights professionals at the forefront of different fields by showcasing their amazing work, discovering their motivations, and learning more about the challenges they may face in the future.

		12/27/2023 8:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 8:10 pm	My Street Piano
	Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the instrument.

		12/27/2023 8:30 pm	Trails to Oishii Tokyo
	In Japan, there's a type of sugar for nearly any recipe. Among them, wasanbon is one of the most precious and interesting due to its exclusive production in just six refineries in Shikoku.

		12/27/2023 9:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 9:10 pm	The World Heritage Sites in Japan
	The miners of Iwami Ginzan worked in darkness as they risked their lives for fortune and glory. The area once produced large quantities of silver yet had little impact on the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

		12/27/2023 9:25 pm	A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
	Tokyo is home to many lucky cats called maneki-neko. Providing kitty-fixes at a public bath, a lantern shop, and a classical theatre, before meeting them after hours in Shinjuku's Golden Gai bar district.

		12/27/2023 9:30 pm	Dive in Tokyo
	Explores how Nerima has become a well-known city of Japanese animation and looks at its past in the golden era.

		12/27/2023 10:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 10:10 pm	Biz Stream
	Focusing on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies, and technologies with a look at products designed for people with very specific needs that ended up catching on with a much larger consumer base.

		12/27/2023 10:23 pm	Design Museum Japan
	Yamagata / Nakui Naoko (book designer)Thread for traditional shina fabric takes a year to make. Ultrafine mohair is also made here, with a 60-year-old device. Nakui admires the hunt for improvement.

		12/27/2023 10:30 pm	Ninja Truth
	The ninja are said to have possessed superior physical and mental strength. We'll examine their training methods and analyse a running style that enabled the ninja to quickly cover ground.

		12/27/2023 10:45 pm	Magical Japanese
	A look at the unique world of the Japanese language, accompanied with scenes from Japan. Many fascinating aspect of Japanese, like onomatopoeia, are also introduced, with a focus on words revolving around sleep.

		12/27/2023 10:55 pm	Core Kyoto
	Featuring the changing leaves as the transient fall beauty of the ancient capital.

		12/27/2023 11:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/27/2023 11:10 pm	Framing Everyday's Moments
	A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros. As most of Japan sleeps, factories across the country work through the night to keep the wheels of industry turning.

		12/27/2023 11:15 pm	Ukiyoe Edo-Life
	It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.

		12/27/2023 11:20 pm	Time-Lapse Japan
	Shimizu Daisuke presents the beauty of Noshima Island through time-lapse footage and explores the location's history.

		12/27/2023 11:25 pm	Japan From Above: Up Close
	A journey along the renowned Tsugaru Railway in the snow-blanketed region of Aomori Prefecture in northeastern Japan.

		12/27/2023 11:30 pm	Kabuki Kool
	The historic figure of Minamoto no Yoshitsune has been immortalised in many kabuki plays as a child, a skilled warrior, and a tragic hero. Explore with actor Kataoka Ainosuke.

		12/28/2023 12:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/28/2023 12:10 am	Biz Stream
	Focusing on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies, and technologies with a look at products designed for people with very specific needs that ended up catching on with a much larger consumer base.

		12/28/2023 12:23 am	National Parks of Japan
	Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mt. Hachimantai. It presents nature in its many forms.

		12/28/2023 12:30 am	Core Kyoto
	Confectioners are blowing new life into traditional Kyoto sweets: fusing Western and Japanese styles, pairing with cups of sake, and using ingredients that increase immunity in the time of corona.

		12/28/2023 1:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/28/2023 1:10 am	On the Wings
	Embarking on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan, flying to airports across Japan to enjoy breathtaking views from the airplane window. This time, tracking the flight from Kagoshima to Amami Airport.

		12/28/2023 1:15 am	Direct Talk
	Indonesian environmental activist Yuyun Ismawati, co-founder of the Nexus3 Foundation NGO, has been tackling the mercury poisoning issues caused by illegal gold mining practices.

		12/28/2023 1:30 am	Design X Stories
	Today's theme: Shaping Spaces Around Books. Books provide knowledge, inspiration, even passion. Yet bookshops and shelves are vanishing. Explore new designs that center our relationship with books.

		12/28/2023 2:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/28/2023 2:10 am	Reading Japan
	After her maternity leave, Yuri has to leave her daughter at home and returns to work, where she faces a hectic day.

		12/28/2023 2:25 am	Framing Everyday's Moments
	A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros. Flowers burst into full bloom and sprouting buds reach towards the sunlight, their movements following the rhythm of nature.

		12/28/2023 2:30 am	Japanology Plus
	Fresh insights into Japan. Stories behind Japanese life and culture through the eyes of Peter Barakan, a 45-year resident and watcher of Japan.

		12/28/2023 3:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/28/2023 3:10 am	Biz Stream
	Focusing on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies, and technologies with a look at products designed for people with very specific needs that ended up catching on with a much larger consumer base.

		12/28/2023 3:23 am	Design Museum Japan
	Yamagata / Minagawa Akira (designer) To make a dantsu carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand. Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.

		12/28/2023 3:30 am	Trails to Oishii Tokyo
	In Japan, there's a type of sugar for nearly any recipe. Among them, wasanbon is one of the most precious and interesting due to its exclusive production in just six refineries in Shikoku.

		12/28/2023 4:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		12/28/2023 4:10 am	Biz Stream
	Focusing on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies, and technologies with a look at products designed for people with very specific needs that ended up catching on with a much larger consumer base.

		12/28/2023 4:23 am	National Parks of Japan
	Keramashoto National Park offers pristine waters that support a diverse ecosystem. It's also home to people who proactively carry out conservation activities and proudly carry on a distinct culture.

		12/28/2023 4:30 am	Lunch ON!
	Presenting insights into all types of workers by investigating what they have for lunch. This time, highlighting the lunch of a woman who has two very different jobs at two very different locations.

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