Schedules


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    01/07/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 5:10 am

    NHK Documentary

    Two explorers venture into the Seti Gorge of the Himalayas, a chasm so narrow and deep that none have descended into it, while research exposes the geological origins of the gorge.

    01/07/2024 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 6:10 am

    Crime Diary of Kiriko Hitotsubashi

    Kiriko loses her will to live after her best friend passed away. She sees a TV show about the life in the prison and makes an ultimate decision.

    01/07/2024 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 7:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    There's a Korean restaurant in Northeastern Japan run by a woman from South Korea. She moved to the area over 30 years ago to marry a Japanese man. We follow her as she connects with local people.

    01/07/2024 7:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    To express an impression of something, one has to use any adjective that ends with i, like kawaii, followed by the name of the object, and desu ne.

    01/07/2024 7:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the many stores in Kyoto specialising in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu, and highlighting some of the purveyors who continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

    01/07/2024 7:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Trekking on Hokkaido Prefecture's tallest peak, Mt Asahidake. Explores the mountain's vistas during a two-day hike that features autumn colours that appear there before anywhere else in Japan.

    01/07/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 8:10 am

    Rising

    Examining a sustainable new approach to aquaculture that brings increased yields and faster growth, providing a promising solution for poverty and food security in developing nations.

    01/07/2024 8:40 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.

    01/07/2024 8:50 am

    Japanology Plus mini

    Soba is an iconic Japanese dish - a quick meal and part of a New Year's tradition.

    01/07/2024 8:55 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

    01/07/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 9:10 am

    NHK Documentary

    Two explorers venture into the Seti Gorge of the Himalayas, a chasm so narrow and deep that none have descended into it, while research exposes the geological origins of the gorge.

    01/07/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 10:10 am

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    The octopus oliveri hides along the rocky shoreline, waiting to ambush passing crabs. And just watch those eight arms and legs start running and jumping.

    01/07/2024 10:35 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and is also an active volcano about 100 kilometres southwest of Tokyo. A look at the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji through time-lapse photography.

    01/07/2024 10:40 am

    Take Tech

    Takes a look at the mechanism of the blades of scissors to see how it can help cutting cleanly and the role of wedges.

    01/07/2024 10:50 am

    U & I

    "i" likes to make dolls, but he is afraid that others will find out about his hobby.

    01/07/2024 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 11:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    Located in southern Germany, Stuttgart is a city of hills. Explore the hillside homes and the steps connecting the city and its residents.

    01/07/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 12:10 pm

    Crime Diary of Kiriko Hitotsubashi

    Kiriko loses her will to live after her best friend passed away. She sees a TV show about the life in the prison and makes an ultimate decision.

    01/07/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 1:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    There's a Korean restaurant in Northeastern Japan run by a woman from South Korea. She moved to the area over 30 years ago to marry a Japanese man. We follow her as she connects with local people.

    01/07/2024 1:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To express an impression of something, one has to use any adjective that ends with i, like kawaii, followed by the name of the object, and desu ne.

    01/07/2024 1:40 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the many stores in Kyoto specialising in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu, and highlighting some of the purveyors who continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

    01/07/2024 1:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Trekking on Hokkaido Prefecture's tallest peak, Mt Asahidake. Explores the mountain's vistas during a two-day hike that features autumn colours that appear there before anywhere else in Japan.

    01/07/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 2:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    The octopus oliveri hides along the rocky shoreline, waiting to ambush passing crabs. And just watch those eight arms and legs start running and jumping.

    01/07/2024 2:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and is also an active volcano about 100 kilometres southwest of Tokyo. A look at the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji through time-lapse photography.

    01/07/2024 2:40 pm

    Take Tech

    Takes a look at the mechanism of the blades of scissors to see how it can help cutting cleanly and the role of wedges.

    01/07/2024 2:50 pm

    U & I

    "i" likes to make dolls, but he is afraid that others will find out about his hobby.

    01/07/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 3:10 pm

    J-MELO

    Mashiko Tatsuro, a singer-songwriter, and EBiDAN, a collective of male artists with over one hundred members, perform their top tracks and chat with May J.

    01/07/2024 3:40 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring `Then the Bridge Thought'.

    01/07/2024 3:45 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Helping non-native speakers with Japanese language skills. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, from Vietnam, works at a paper products company. In a roleplay challenge, she must reach out to a coworker to offer support.

    01/07/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 4:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Located in southern Germany, Stuttgart is a city of hills. Explore the hillside homes and the steps connecting the city and its residents.

    01/07/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 5:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, a home gaming console and smartphone springs.

    01/07/2024 5:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    2014 saw avalanches occurring in locations in Yamanashi Prefecture where they are uncommon. Taking a look at the causes, as well as the latest research on how avalanches occur and how to save lives.

    01/07/2024 5:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

    01/07/2024 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 6:10 pm

    Crime Diary of Kiriko Hitotsubashi

    Kiriko loses her will to live after her best friend passed away. She sees a TV show about the life in the prison and makes an ultimate decision.

    01/07/2024 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 7:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    There's a Korean restaurant in Northeastern Japan run by a woman from South Korea. She moved to the area over 30 years ago to marry a Japanese man. We follow her as she connects with local people.

    01/07/2024 7:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To express an impression of something, one has to use any adjective that ends with i, like kawaii, followed by the name of the object, and desu ne.

    01/07/2024 7:40 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the many stores in Kyoto specialising in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu, and highlighting some of the purveyors who continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

    01/07/2024 7:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Trekking on Hokkaido Prefecture's tallest peak, Mt Asahidake. Explores the mountain's vistas during a two-day hike that features autumn colours that appear there before anywhere else in Japan.

    01/07/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 8:10 pm

    J-MELO

    Mashiko Tatsuro, a singer-songwriter, and EBiDAN, a collective of male artists with over one hundred members, perform their top tracks and chat with May J.

    01/07/2024 8:40 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Helping non-native speakers with Japanese language skills. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, from Vietnam, works at a paper products company. In a roleplay challenge, she must reach out to a coworker to offer support.

    01/07/2024 8:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

    01/07/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 9:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    The octopus oliveri hides along the rocky shoreline, waiting to ambush passing crabs. And just watch those eight arms and legs start running and jumping.

    01/07/2024 9:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and is also an active volcano about 100 kilometres southwest of Tokyo. A look at the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji through time-lapse photography.

    01/07/2024 9:40 pm

    Take Tech

    Takes a look at the mechanism of the blades of scissors to see how it can help cutting cleanly and the role of wedges.

    01/07/2024 9:50 pm

    U & I

    "i" likes to make dolls, but he is afraid that others will find out about his hobby.

    01/07/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 10:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, a home gaming console and smartphone springs.

    01/07/2024 10:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    2014 saw avalanches occurring in locations in Yamanashi Prefecture where they are uncommon. Taking a look at the causes, as well as the latest research on how avalanches occur and how to save lives.

    01/07/2024 10:55 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring `Then the Bridge Thought'.

    01/07/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/07/2024 11:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Located in southern Germany, Stuttgart is a city of hills. Explore the hillside homes and the steps connecting the city and its residents.

    01/08/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 12:10 am

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    01/08/2024 12:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A woman in Hiroshima Prefecture shares how she preserves the memories of atomic bomb survivors in her hometown.

    01/08/2024 12:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Eduardo Macarat reveals how he decides to lighten the world up with his inspiring dance moves. Chinese worker Yan Zheng talks about his work in Japan.

    01/08/2024 12:57 am

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Izumo, known as the home of the gods, fascinated Lafcadio Hearn, a writer from Ireland. With beautiful time-lapse footage, a look at his life in Japan and the region that captured his heart.

    01/08/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 1:10 am

    Ramen Japan

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

    01/08/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Mori Toshiko talks about her work in the world of architecture and how she helps serving society while respecting the environment.

    01/08/2024 1:30 am

    Learn Japanese from the News

    In October 2023, the island of Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture started charging tourists a 100 yen visitor tax. City officials expect this tax to generate 104 million yen in revenues by next March.

    01/08/2024 1:40 am

    Easy Japanese

    To Talk about your plans, put shimasu after the plan to explain what you are going to do.

    01/08/2024 1:45 am

    BOSAI: Be Prepared

    A look at knowing what people cant do in the event of an earthquake. Providing life-saving information and keys to survival in the life-or-death 72-hour period after an earthquake.

    01/08/2024 1:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Introducing `Zero Waste Life', which shows people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of mottainai.

    01/08/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 2:10 am

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    01/08/2024 2:23 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.

    01/08/2024 2:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of daily life, the cultural festivals that embody the nation's long history, and the distinctive culinary offerings that utilise the best ingredients the islands can offer.

    01/08/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 3:10 am

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    01/08/2024 3:23 am

    Hit the Road

    On a drive in Kagoshima, after circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, the crew head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilising geothermal energy where visitors can feel the vitality of the earth.

    01/08/2024 3:30 am

    J-MELO

    Mashiko Tatsuro, a singer-songwriter, and EBiDAN, a collective of male artists with over one hundred members, perform their top tracks and chat with May J.

    01/08/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 4:10 am

    Newsline in Depth

    Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.

    01/08/2024 4:23 am

    Ramen Japan

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

    01/08/2024 4:30 am

    Spiritual Explorers

    Feel the dynamic sound and spiritual vibes of the Tsugaru shamisen, a traditional string instrument born of the harsh climate of northern Japan.

    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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