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    01/01/2024 4:55 am

    Hit the Road

    A drive through Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture on a trip to reach the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, travels off the beaten path to make stops at some exceptional locations.

    01/01/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 5:10 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Snow piles up in winter along the sea of Japan. Visiting a morning seafood market, playing in the snow, admiring traditional lacquerware, and enjoying warm mochi rice cake with cute kitties.

    01/01/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

    01/01/2024 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Dave Enright, a Canadian who works as a backcountry skiing guide and safety expert in mountainous Nagano, and Ramala Ghimire, a Nepalese public bath manager who is based in Hakone, Kanagawa.

    01/01/2024 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 6:10 am

    My Street Piano

    Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway. A piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favourite melodies.

    01/01/2024 6:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    Rei's bento menu for the hotel's autumn campaign was passed over. Xuan wants to cheer him up and asks him if he can come and help with the summer festival. But Rei is completely oblivious of the fact that Xuan has asked him to do something.

    01/01/2024 6:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    For people who have had a meal they'll never forget, asking people with international roots living in Japan to tell the viewer about the flavours that will forever remain in their hearts.

    01/01/2024 6:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Explores interesting inside stories of Saitama prefecture in Japan.

    01/01/2024 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 7:10 am

    Ramen Japan

    Ventures to the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

    01/01/2024 7:25 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A look at a unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, focusing on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and singluar moments of everyday life.

    01/01/2024 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Today: A Sushi Tour Around Japan.

    01/01/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 8:10 am

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Located in an isolated part of the Pacific, the Ogasawara Islands are home to many unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

    01/01/2024 8:25 am

    Nun's Cookbook

    Highlighting seasonal recipes from the nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple, this time the nuns look at two different condiments that use fresh yuzu and show the viewer how to prepare them at home.

    01/01/2024 8:30 am

    Spiritual Explorers

    The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri, held in Kishiwada, Osaka, is one of the most famous Danjiri Matsuri festivals in Japan. The festival is a parade involving large wooden shrine floats that are pulled at a high speed by a large team of men.

    01/01/2024 8:55 am

    Hit the Road

    A drive through Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture on a trip to reach the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, travels off the beaten path to make stops at some exceptional locations.

    01/01/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Kawaguchi Nobuhiro is trying to bring solar panels to parts of Africa that lack electricity, in order to supply schools and public facilities with power. He talks about changing lives in rural Africa.

    01/01/2024 9:30 am

    J-MELO

    May J interviews GALNERYUS and Terashima Yufu about their work. The guests later perform their newest hits.

    01/01/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 10:15 am

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows why one businesses is turning bamboo into livestock feed and how another came up with the idea to make tinder from towel lint.

    01/01/2024 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Dave Enright, a Canadian who works as a backcountry skiing guide and safety expert in mountainous Nagano, and Ramala Ghimire, a Nepalese public bath manager who is based in Hakone, Kanagawa.

    01/01/2024 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 11:15 am

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows why one businesses is turning bamboo into livestock feed and how another came up with the idea to make tinder from towel lint.

    01/01/2024 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.

    01/01/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

    01/01/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Rugged cliffs and a river frame a picturesque view of Mt Fuji at a popular sightseeing spot near the city centre. A nearby bridge turns out to be an invaluable lifeline for the Edo townspeople.

    01/01/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 12:10 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Ventures to the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

    01/01/2024 12:25 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A look at a unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, focusing on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and singluar moments of everyday life.

    01/01/2024 12:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Rei's bento menu for the hotel's autumn campaign was passed over. Xuan wants to cheer him up and asks him if he can come and help with the summer festival. But Rei is completely oblivious of the fact that Xuan has asked him to do something.

    01/01/2024 12:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    For people who have had a meal they'll never forget, asking people with international roots living in Japan to tell the viewer about the flavours that will forever remain in their hearts.

    01/01/2024 12:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Explores interesting inside stories of Saitama prefecture in Japan.

    01/01/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 1:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway. A piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favourite melodies.

    01/01/2024 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Today: A Sushi Tour Around Japan.

    01/01/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 2:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Located in an isolated part of the Pacific, the Ogasawara Islands are home to many unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

    01/01/2024 2:25 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Snow piles up in winter along the sea of Japan. Visiting a morning seafood market, playing in the snow, admiring traditional lacquerware, and enjoying warm mochi rice cake with cute kitties.

    01/01/2024 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    From prevention to cure, highlighting the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. A look at regenerative medicine developed in Japan that use living cell tubes.

    01/01/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 3:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows why one businesses is turning bamboo into livestock feed and how another came up with the idea to make tinder from towel lint.

    01/01/2024 3:23 pm

    Design Museum Japan

    Okayama / Hara Kenya (graphic designer) Hara visits a Japanese propeller maker with a 30% global market share, to discover the merit of finding an object's perfect shape, without compromise.

    01/01/2024 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Dave Enright, a Canadian who works as a backcountry skiing guide and safety expert in mountainous Nagano, and Ramala Ghimire, a Nepalese public bath manager who is based in Hakone, Kanagawa.

    01/01/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 4:10 pm

    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.

    01/01/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

    01/01/2024 4:30 pm

    Spiritual Explorers

    The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri, held in Kishiwada, Osaka, is one of the most famous Danjiri Matsuri festivals in Japan. The festival is a parade involving large wooden shrine floats that are pulled at a high speed by a large team of men.

    01/01/2024 4:55 pm

    Hit the Road

    A drive through Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture on a trip to reach the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, travels off the beaten path to make stops at some exceptional locations.

    01/01/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 5:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway. A piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favourite melodies.

    01/01/2024 5:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Rei's bento menu for the hotel's autumn campaign was passed over. Xuan wants to cheer him up and asks him if he can come and help with the summer festival. But Rei is completely oblivious of the fact that Xuan has asked him to do something.

    01/01/2024 5:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    For people who have had a meal they'll never forget, asking people with international roots living in Japan to tell the viewer about the flavours that will forever remain in their hearts.

    01/01/2024 5:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Explores interesting inside stories of Saitama prefecture in Japan.

    01/01/2024 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 6:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows why one businesses is turning bamboo into livestock feed and how another came up with the idea to make tinder from towel lint.

    01/01/2024 6:25 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Ventures to the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

    01/01/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Kawaguchi Nobuhiro is trying to bring solar panels to parts of Africa that lack electricity, in order to supply schools and public facilities with power. He talks about changing lives in rural Africa.

    01/01/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Rugged cliffs and a river frame a picturesque view of Mt Fuji at a popular sightseeing spot near the city centre. A nearby bridge turns out to be an invaluable lifeline for the Edo townspeople.

    01/01/2024 7:00 pm

    Global Agenda

    There are concerns that the coming Taiwan presidential election, along with disputes in the South China Sea, will increase US-China tensions. We will discuss the future of US-China relations in 2024.

    01/01/2024 7:50 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Explores the history of the Murakami Kaizoku, sailors and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea, with footage of the Kurushima Straits.

    01/01/2024 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea. A tea grower in Ueshino talks about his work and dedication.

    01/01/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 8:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway. A piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favourite melodies.

    01/01/2024 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    From prevention to cure, highlighting the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. A look at regenerative medicine developed in Japan that use living cell tubes.

    01/01/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 9:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Located in an isolated part of the Pacific, the Ogasawara Islands are home to many unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

    01/01/2024 9:25 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Snow piles up in winter along the sea of Japan. Visiting a morning seafood market, playing in the snow, admiring traditional lacquerware, and enjoying warm mochi rice cake with cute kitties.

    01/01/2024 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Dave Enright, a Canadian who works as a backcountry skiing guide and safety expert in mountainous Nagano, and Ramala Ghimire, a Nepalese public bath manager who is based in Hakone, Kanagawa.

    01/01/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 10:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows why one businesses is turning bamboo into livestock feed and how another came up with the idea to make tinder from towel lint.

    01/01/2024 10:23 pm

    Design Museum Japan

    Japanese design is world famous, but not because its expensive, stylish or modern. It's because excellent design exists within the tools and habits of everyday life. Leading creators visit different parts of the country to hear unfamiliar stories.

    01/01/2024 10:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Rei's bento menu for the hotel's autumn campaign was passed over. Xuan wants to cheer him up and asks him if he can come and help with the summer festival. But Rei is completely oblivious of the fact that Xuan has asked him to do something.

    01/01/2024 10:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    For people who have had a meal they'll never forget, asking people with international roots living in Japan to tell the viewer about the flavours that will forever remain in their hearts.

    01/01/2024 10:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Explores interesting inside stories of Saitama prefecture in Japan.

    01/01/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/01/2024 11:10 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A look at a unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, focusing on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and singluar moments of everyday life.

    01/01/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Rugged cliffs and a river frame a picturesque view of Mt Fuji at a popular sightseeing spot near the city centre. A nearby bridge turns out to be an invaluable lifeline for the Edo townspeople.

    01/01/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Explores the history and legacy of the Seto Inland Sea, with time-lapse footage.

    01/01/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea. A tea grower in Ueshino talks about his work and dedication.

    01/01/2024 11:30 pm

    Spiritual Explorers

    The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri, held in Kishiwada, Osaka, is one of the most famous Danjiri Matsuri festivals in Japan. The festival is a parade involving large wooden shrine floats that are pulled at a high speed by a large team of men.

    01/01/2024 11:55 pm

    Hit the Road

    A drive through Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture on a trip to reach the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, travels off the beaten path to make stops at some exceptional locations.

    01/02/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 12:10 am

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows why one businesses is turning bamboo into livestock feed and how another came up with the idea to make tinder from towel lint.

    01/02/2024 12:23 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.

    01/02/2024 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    19th-century British diplomat E. Satow (Alfie Goodrich) visits Tochigi Pref. in search of rest and recreation. On this program, get to know the real Japan and discover useful travel tips.

    01/02/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 1:10 am

    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.

    01/02/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

    01/02/2024 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Rika Yukimasa introduce the uninitiated to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. This time, while highlighting authentic Japanese cooking, she makes white miso ozoni.

    01/02/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 2:10 am

    Ramen Japan

    Explores a ramen shop specialising in the Kurume style and learns a surprising story about tonkotsu ramen.

    01/02/2024 2:25 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A collection of time-lapse footage from the streets of Hong Kong to Kyoto, showing the daily lives of locals in the area.

    01/02/2024 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    This is an unusual program series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

    01/02/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 3:10 am

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows why one businesses is turning bamboo into livestock feed and how another came up with the idea to make tinder from towel lint.

    01/02/2024 3:23 am

    Design Museum Japan

    Aichi / Kataoka Mami (curator) Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects.

    01/02/2024 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    From prevention to cure, highlighting the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare. A look at regenerative medicine developed in Japan that use living cell tubes.

    01/02/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 4:10 am

    Biz Stream

    This episode shows why one businesses is turning bamboo into livestock feed and how another came up with the idea to make tinder from towel lint.

    01/02/2024 4:23 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.

    01/02/2024 4:30 am

    Deeper Look

    Sydney Seiler examines the recent meeting between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin which they discussed about military technologies.

    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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