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    01/08/2024 4:55 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.

    01/08/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 5:10 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 5:15 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 5:30 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 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 6:10 am

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Shirakami-Sanchi, or the Shirakami Mountain Range, is home to one of the world's largest beech forests. Its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife, as well as a group of hunter-gatherers.

    01/08/2024 6:25 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.

    01/08/2024 6:30 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 6:40 am

    Easy Japanese

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

    01/08/2024 6:45 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 6:55 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 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 7:10 am

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions, famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes. Every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.

    01/08/2024 7:25 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.

    01/08/2024 7:30 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 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 8:10 am

    Nun's Seasonal Calendar

    On the winter date of Shokan, the nuns pick herbs in the temple's garden and make seasonal rice porridge. Later, they prepare kan-koji fermented rice and pickled napa cabbage on Daikan.

    01/08/2024 8:20 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful scenery of Kamikochi, the camping destination where travellers from all over the globe come to experience the environment.

    01/08/2024 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The narrator sheds light on the renowned hot spring resort of Beppu, a city in Oita Prefecture on the east coast of Kyushu island.

    01/08/2024 8:30 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.

    01/08/2024 8:55 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.

    01/08/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 9:10 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 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Renowned yachtsman Horie Kenichi, 83, recently became the oldest person to complete a nonstop solo voyage across the Pacific Ocean. Investigating what compels him to set sail for the horizon.

    01/08/2024 9:30 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 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 10:15 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 10:30 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 10:57 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 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 11:15 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 11:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

    Explores wasabi, Japan's fiery root, from a number of perspectives. Includes a visit to a culturally significant paddy field and a lesson on the complex history of wasabi's cultivation.

    01/08/2024 11:40 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 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground. They've been lured to a falconry preserve, but all is not as it seems.

    01/08/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 12:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with tall peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

    01/08/2024 12:25 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.

    01/08/2024 12:30 pm

    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 12:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

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

    01/08/2024 12:45 pm

    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 12:55 pm

    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 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 1:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations: Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mt Koya. These three locations are connected by a verdant pilgrims' path.

    01/08/2024 1:25 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.

    01/08/2024 1:30 pm

    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 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 2:10 pm

    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 pm

    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 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    A look at how ultrasound is emerging as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer. HIFU uses focused heat to target and destroy cancer cells, and there is minimal harm to the body.

    01/08/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 3:10 pm

    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 pm

    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 3:30 pm

    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 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 4:10 pm

    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 4:15 pm

    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 4:30 pm

    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.

    01/08/2024 4:55 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.

    01/08/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 5:10 pm

    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 5:23 pm

    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 5:30 pm

    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 5:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

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

    01/08/2024 5:45 pm

    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 5:55 pm

    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 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 6:10 pm

    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 6:23 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Explores the birthplace of Shintoism, Okinoshima Island, and reveals how restricted public access helps in preserving the valuable artefacts found in the area.

    01/08/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Renowned yachtsman Horie Kenichi, 83, recently became the oldest person to complete a nonstop solo voyage across the Pacific Ocean. Investigating what compels him to set sail for the horizon.

    01/08/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground. They've been lured to a falconry preserve, but all is not as it seems.

    01/08/2024 7:00 pm

    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.

    01/08/2024 7:50 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    The city of Nagasaki is the first place in Japan that missionary Francis Xavier visits in 1549 to spread the word of Christianity.

    01/08/2024 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The narrator sheds light on the renowned hot spring resort of Beppu, a city in Oita Prefecture on the east coast of Kyushu island.

    01/08/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 8:15 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Explores the history of Horyu-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, in the Nara region and learns about the Japanese social concept of harmony.

    01/08/2024 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    A look at how ultrasound is emerging as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer. HIFU uses focused heat to target and destroy cancer cells, and there is minimal harm to the body.

    01/08/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 9:15 pm

    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 9:30 pm

    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 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 10:15 pm

    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 10:30 pm

    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 10:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

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

    01/08/2024 10:45 pm

    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 10:55 pm

    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 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/08/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Two cranes hang out on the edge of a series of paddy fields where a man walks back and forth scattering something on the ground. They've been lured to a falconry preserve, but all is not as it seems.

    01/08/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    In Nagasaki, an isolated church on a deserted island was built after Japan's anti-Christian laws ended.

    01/08/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The narrator sheds light on the renowned hot spring resort of Beppu, a city in Oita Prefecture on the east coast of Kyushu island.

    01/08/2024 11:30 pm

    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.

    01/08/2024 11:55 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.

    01/09/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/09/2024 12:15 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.

    01/09/2024 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    In the Jonen Mountains of Nagano Prefecture, Suzuki Emiri experiences the pleasure of high altitude traversing. Getting to know the real Japan and discovering useful tips for travelling.

    01/09/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/09/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Kawahara Naoyuki talks about the ongoing armed conflict in Sudan and his works in providing medical assistance to the people.

    01/09/2024 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Showing how to make a teishoku set meal that contains the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine.

    01/09/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/09/2024 2:15 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.

    01/09/2024 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    Paying a visit to Yomotsu Hirasaka in Shimane Prefecture. It's a place linked to the underworld, referenced in Japanese mythology. For three days, conversations with those drawn to this special place.

    01/09/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/09/2024 3:15 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.

    01/09/2024 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    A look at how ultrasound is emerging as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer. HIFU uses focused heat to target and destroy cancer cells, and there is minimal harm to the body.

    01/09/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/09/2024 4:15 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.

    01/09/2024 4:30 am

    Deeper Look

    Del Irani discusses current events with experts in various fields, including politics, the economy, social issues, and international affairs and a variety of other topical social 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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