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    01/02/2024 4:45 am

    Dig More Japan!

    For the Japanese, New Year's is the most festive time of year. Following along as the production team digs a little deeper into the different ways Japanese people ring in the new year.

    01/02/2024 4:55 am

    The Seasons of Yamato

    The coldest period of the year is called `Kan', meaning midwinter. Another expression for this time of the year as `Kan no iri', meaning entering midwinter. `Shoukan' used for this term is 'Kan' which is 'shou', 'shou' meaning small or less.

    01/02/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 5:10 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Visit the Sanuki region to try a local delicacy loved by cats. Watch a kitty's owner make traditional roof tiles, and stroll around a famous shrine with another kitty.

    01/02/2024 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.

    01/02/2024 5:30 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 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 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.

    01/02/2024 6:30 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 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 7:10 am

    Ramen Japan

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

    01/02/2024 7:25 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 7:30 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 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 8:10 am

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Explores Hiraizumi of Nishiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture, which is a geographical group comprising sacred sites, including Mount Kinkeisan.

    01/02/2024 8:25 am

    Nun's Cookbook

    Highlighting seasonal recipes from the nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple, this time the nuns look at how to prepare candied yuzu citrus peel chips that the viewer can prepare at home.

    01/02/2024 8:30 am

    Deeper Look

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

    01/02/2024 8:45 am

    Dig More Japan!

    For the Japanese, New Year's is the most festive time of year. Following along as the production team digs a little deeper into the different ways Japanese people ring in the new year.

    01/02/2024 8:55 am

    The Seasons of Yamato

    The coldest period of the year is called `Kan', meaning midwinter. Another expression for this time of the year as `Kan no iri', meaning entering midwinter. `Shoukan' used for this term is 'Kan' which is 'shou', 'shou' meaning small or less.

    01/02/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Orii Koji is a traditional craftsman who uses a special technique to develop unique colours on copper panels less than 1 mm thick. He talks about what goes into creating beautiful copperware.

    01/02/2024 9:30 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 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 10:15 am

    Biz Stream

    A look at some of the companies who are making it a point to create innovative new products specifically designed to make recreational activities accessible to as many people as possible.

    01/02/2024 10:30 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 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 11:15 am

    Biz Stream

    A look at some of the companies who are making it a point to create innovative new products specifically designed to make recreational activities accessible to as many people as possible.

    01/02/2024 11:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

    Technological advancement has allowed their cultivation ob bananas in snowy areas. Visiting a plantation in one of Japan's snowiest regions and checking out a wide variety of bananas at a wholesaler in Tokyo's Ota Market.

    01/02/2024 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.

    01/02/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Down along the Sumida River, boats travel to and fro transporting cargo. On the skyline beyond, a curious structure towers over its surroundings, eerily resembling a modern-day Tokyo landmark.

    01/02/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 12:10 pm

    Ramen Japan

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

    01/02/2024 12:25 pm

    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 12:30 pm

    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 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 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.

    01/02/2024 1:30 pm

    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 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 2:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Explores Hiraizumi of Nishiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture, which is a geographical group comprising sacred sites, including Mount Kinkeisan.

    01/02/2024 2:25 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Visit the Sanuki region to try a local delicacy loved by cats. Watch a kitty's owner make traditional roof tiles, and stroll around a famous shrine with another kitty.

    01/02/2024 2:30 pm

    Science View

    Soil expert Kazumichi Fujii is working to ensure that 10 billion people will have enough to eat. This episode follows his work, in the field and in the lab, from Borneo, to Tochigi, to Tokyo.

    01/02/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 3:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    A look at some of the companies who are making it a point to create innovative new products specifically designed to make recreational activities accessible to as many people as possible.

    01/02/2024 3:23 pm

    Design Museum Japan

    Ehime / Nagazumi Takashi (musician) Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs, and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

    01/02/2024 3:30 pm

    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 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 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.

    01/02/2024 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.

    01/02/2024 4:30 pm

    Deeper Look

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

    01/02/2024 4:45 pm

    Dig More Japan!

    For the Japanese, New Year's is the most festive time of year. Following along as the production team digs a little deeper into the different ways Japanese people ring in the new year.

    01/02/2024 4:55 pm

    The Seasons of Yamato

    The coldest period of the year is called `Kan', meaning midwinter. Another expression for this time of the year as `Kan no iri', meaning entering midwinter. `Shoukan' used for this term is 'Kan' which is 'shou', 'shou' meaning small or less.

    01/02/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 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.

    01/02/2024 5:30 pm

    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 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 6:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    A look at some of the companies who are making it a point to create innovative new products specifically designed to make recreational activities accessible to as many people as possible.

    01/02/2024 6:25 pm

    Ramen Japan

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

    01/02/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Orii Koji is a traditional craftsman who uses a special technique to develop unique colours on copper panels less than 1 mm thick. He talks about what goes into creating beautiful copperware.

    01/02/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Down along the Sumida River, boats travel to and fro transporting cargo. On the skyline beyond, a curious structure towers over its surroundings, eerily resembling a modern-day Tokyo landmark.

    01/02/2024 7:00 pm

    Rising

    Examining a unique service connecting young people with a thirst for travel on a budget, and provincial towns seeking both an influx of younger workers, and new ambassadors to showcase their appeal.

    01/02/2024 7:30 pm

    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 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 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.

    01/02/2024 8:30 pm

    Science View

    Soil expert Kazumichi Fujii is working to ensure that 10 billion people will have enough to eat. This episode follows his work, in the field and in the lab, from Borneo, to Tochigi, to Tokyo.

    01/02/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 9:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Explores Hiraizumi of Nishiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture, which is a geographical group comprising sacred sites, including Mount Kinkeisan.

    01/02/2024 9:25 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Visit the Sanuki region to try a local delicacy loved by cats. Watch a kitty's owner make traditional roof tiles, and stroll around a famous shrine with another kitty.

    01/02/2024 9:30 pm

    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 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 10:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    A look at some of the companies who are making it a point to create innovative new products specifically designed to make recreational activities accessible to as many people as possible.

    01/02/2024 10:23 pm

    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 10:30 pm

    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 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/02/2024 11:10 pm

    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 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Down along the Sumida River, boats travel to and fro transporting cargo. On the skyline beyond, a curious structure towers over its surroundings, eerily resembling a modern-day Tokyo landmark.

    01/02/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

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

    01/02/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A hot spring doctor in Noboribetsu, one of the best-known onsen towns, shares how he manages the resort town's water sources for customers and the challenges he has to overcome.

    01/02/2024 11:30 pm

    Deeper Look

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

    01/02/2024 11:45 pm

    Dig More Japan!

    For the Japanese, New Year's is the most festive time of year. Following along as the production team digs a little deeper into the different ways Japanese people ring in the new year.

    01/02/2024 11:55 pm

    The Seasons of Yamato

    The coldest period of the year is called `Kan', meaning midwinter. Another expression for this time of the year as `Kan no iri', meaning entering midwinter. `Shoukan' used for this term is 'Kan' which is 'shou', 'shou' meaning small or less.

    01/03/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/03/2024 12:10 am

    Biz Stream

    A look at some of the companies who are making it a point to create innovative new products specifically designed to make recreational activities accessible to as many people as possible.

    01/03/2024 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.

    01/03/2024 12:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Explores Omori, an area of Tokyo that was once noted for its edible seaweed known as nori. James Farrer learns about this food's cultivation methods and dives into the area more widely.

    01/03/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/03/2024 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.

    01/03/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Keiko Ziak is a co-founder of Obon Society whose mission is to return flags which belonged to Japanese soldiers who died in World War II. She tells us why the wounds of war are finally being healed.

    01/03/2024 1:30 am

    Ninja Truth

    Examining the different techniques used by the ninja in order to retain large amounts of information. Also, recreating a mizukakyo, or water-resistant torch, using ingredients of the time.

    01/03/2024 1:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    Peter MacMillan looks into the world of Japanese sweets or wagashi which is an essential part to the Japanese culture.

    01/03/2024 1:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Featuring fabric pieces, honouring and caring for the past. The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.

    01/03/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/03/2024 2:10 am

    Ramen Japan

    In Yamagata, a city that eats more ramen than any other in Japan, uncover the mysteries behind the unusual local ramen!

    01/03/2024 2:25 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A compilation of natural scenic video footage taken by photographers to showcase how wonderful nature can be.

    01/03/2024 2:30 am

    Sharing the Future

    In Benin, a Japanese entrepreneur and his local partner are helping logistically isolated rural organic farmers connect with savvy urban customers who can pay good prices.

    01/03/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/03/2024 3:10 am

    Biz Stream

    A look at some of the companies who are making it a point to create innovative new products specifically designed to make recreational activities accessible to as many people as possible.

    01/03/2024 3:23 am

    Design Museum Japan

    Shiga / Nagayama Yuko (architect) For 400 years, a group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone. Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised.

    01/03/2024 3:30 am

    Science View

    Soil expert Kazumichi Fujii is working to ensure that 10 billion people will have enough to eat. This episode follows his work, in the field and in the lab, from Borneo, to Tochigi, to Tokyo.

    01/03/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/03/2024 4:10 am

    Biz Stream

    A look at some of the companies who are making it a point to create innovative new products specifically designed to make recreational activities accessible to as many people as possible.

    01/03/2024 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.

    01/03/2024 4:30 am

    Kabuki Kool

    Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the enduring appeal of the two outlaws, Kochiyama and Naozamurai. Despite their crimes, they protect the weak and can be tender lovers, holding a special place in Japanese culture.

    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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