Schedules


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    01/14/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 5:10 am

    NHK Documentary

    Wildfires appear to be natural events, but human interaction with the environment can reduce their impact. We look at how ancient wisdom and modern technology are helping to make them less deadly.

    01/14/2024 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 6:10 am

    Crime Diary of Kiriko Hitotsubashi

    The place Kiriko sought to be her final abode was prison. A hilarious yet poignant account of a lonesome woman's quest for comfort in her old age.

    01/14/2024 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 7:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    A shuttered elementary school reopened for just one family that moved back to their beloved hometown. A look at their joys and struggles, and local efforts to bring life back to a small fishing settlement.

    01/14/2024 7:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    Teaches an easy lesson in Japanese grammar that helps with expressing what kind of activities one desires to do.

    01/14/2024 7:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the satoyama style of living in harmony with nature and the customs that influenced life in the ancient capital, surviving in the mountains north of central Kyoto. Discovering the local customs that keep Kyoto's culture alive.

    01/14/2024 7:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Explores Mount Soranuma, a mountain on the outskirts of Sapporo that is perfectly situated for city hikers. Jon Mott gives his best tips for mid-autumn fun on the suburban mountain.

    01/14/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 8:10 am

    Grand Sumo Wrestling

    Coverage of the grand sumo tournaments held in Japan.

    01/14/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 9:10 am

    NHK Documentary

    Wildfires appear to be natural events, but human interaction with the environment can reduce their impact. We look at how ancient wisdom and modern technology are helping to make them less deadly.

    01/14/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 10:10 am

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    The sharks are circling, but those jaws aren't meant to incite panic. The Darwin crew joins a survey team as it tries to unlock the secrets of the docile and endangered sand tiger shark in the wild.

    01/14/2024 10:35 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. Providing an in-depth look at the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

    01/14/2024 10:40 am

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

    Rockie and her friends go to the new picture book room in her school.

    01/14/2024 10:50 am

    Viewpoint Science

    Presenting a range of useful scientific approaches. Encourages children to discover and investigate mysteries. In place of passive classroom learning, children learn to find answers by themselves.

    01/14/2024 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 11:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    In this episode, we explore the city of Valletta, the capital of the Republic of Malta. Designated as a World Heritage Site, it's a walled city built by Christian knights during the 16th century.

    01/14/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 12:10 pm

    Crime Diary of Kiriko Hitotsubashi

    The place Kiriko sought to be her final abode was prison. A hilarious yet poignant account of a lonesome woman's quest for comfort in her old age.

    01/14/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 1:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    A shuttered elementary school reopened for just one family that moved back to their beloved hometown. A look at their joys and struggles, and local efforts to bring life back to a small fishing settlement.

    01/14/2024 1:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Teaches an easy lesson in Japanese grammar that helps with expressing what kind of activities one desires to do.

    01/14/2024 1:40 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the satoyama style of living in harmony with nature and the customs that influenced life in the ancient capital, surviving in the mountains north of central Kyoto. Discovering the local customs that keep Kyoto's culture alive.

    01/14/2024 1:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Explores Mount Soranuma, a mountain on the outskirts of Sapporo that is perfectly situated for city hikers. Jon Mott gives his best tips for mid-autumn fun on the suburban mountain.

    01/14/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 2:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    The sharks are circling, but those jaws aren't meant to incite panic. The Darwin crew joins a survey team as it tries to unlock the secrets of the docile and endangered sand tiger shark in the wild.

    01/14/2024 2:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. Providing an in-depth look at the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

    01/14/2024 2:40 pm

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

    Rockie and her friends go to the new picture book room in her school.

    01/14/2024 2:50 pm

    Viewpoint Science

    Presenting a range of useful scientific approaches. Encourages children to discover and investigate mysteries. In place of passive classroom learning, children learn to find answers by themselves.

    01/14/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 3:10 pm

    J-MELO

    May J. presents Japanese music. Masa Takumi performs two pieces from an album that won a Grammy. In addition, a performance from newcomer MANOA following her debut with a major label.

    01/14/2024 3:40 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun.

    01/14/2024 3:45 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Fielding an urgent request on the phone in Japanese. Dong Van Huu from Vietnam designs blueprints at an architecture company. In a roleplay challenge, he fields a call about blueprints that are missing information.

    01/14/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 4:10 pm

    Somewhere Street Mini

    With over 10 million residents, Brazil's megalopolis of Sao Paulo is the largest city in the southern hemisphere. It prospered due to the coffee industry, attracting immigrants from around the world.

    01/14/2024 4:25 pm

    Tokyo Time-Lapse

    Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on the visual presentation of Tokyo. Featuring original takes regarding what may be the world's most exciting metropolis. This time, water.

    01/14/2024 4:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.

    01/14/2024 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The narrator explains the meaning behind the names of sumo wrestling ring which are mostly originated from animals or locations.

    01/14/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 5:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    Highlighting the fascinating histories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, and a look at the parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, neurosurgical instruments and weather meters.

    01/14/2024 5:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the not-so-distant future. Taking a look at Japan's technology attempting to address issues surrounding water scarcity.

    01/14/2024 5:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Take in a view of the Mt. Fuji of Iwate with a farmer and her kitty, and visit an egg-loving mamma cat that's busy raising kittens in a repurposed traditional home.

    01/14/2024 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 6:10 pm

    Crime Diary of Kiriko Hitotsubashi

    The place Kiriko sought to be her final abode was prison. A hilarious yet poignant account of a lonesome woman's quest for comfort in her old age.

    01/14/2024 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 7:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    A shuttered elementary school reopened for just one family that moved back to their beloved hometown. A look at their joys and struggles, and local efforts to bring life back to a small fishing settlement.

    01/14/2024 7:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Teaches an easy lesson in Japanese grammar that helps with expressing what kind of activities one desires to do.

    01/14/2024 7:40 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the satoyama style of living in harmony with nature and the customs that influenced life in the ancient capital, surviving in the mountains north of central Kyoto. Discovering the local customs that keep Kyoto's culture alive.

    01/14/2024 7:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Explores Mount Soranuma, a mountain on the outskirts of Sapporo that is perfectly situated for city hikers. Jon Mott gives his best tips for mid-autumn fun on the suburban mountain.

    01/14/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 8:10 pm

    J-MELO

    May J. presents Japanese music. Masa Takumi performs two pieces from an album that won a Grammy. In addition, a performance from newcomer MANOA following her debut with a major label.

    01/14/2024 8:40 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Fielding an urgent request on the phone in Japanese. Dong Van Huu from Vietnam designs blueprints at an architecture company. In a roleplay challenge, he fields a call about blueprints that are missing information.

    01/14/2024 8:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Take in a view of the Mt. Fuji of Iwate with a farmer and her kitty, and visit an egg-loving mamma cat that's busy raising kittens in a repurposed traditional home.

    01/14/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 9:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    The sharks are circling, but those jaws aren't meant to incite panic. The Darwin crew joins a survey team as it tries to unlock the secrets of the docile and endangered sand tiger shark in the wild.

    01/14/2024 9:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. Providing an in-depth look at the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

    01/14/2024 9:40 pm

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

    Rockie and her friends go to the new picture book room in her school.

    01/14/2024 9:50 pm

    Viewpoint Science

    Presenting a range of useful scientific approaches. Encourages children to discover and investigate mysteries. In place of passive classroom learning, children learn to find answers by themselves.

    01/14/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 10:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    Highlighting the fascinating histories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, and a look at the parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, neurosurgical instruments and weather meters.

    01/14/2024 10:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the not-so-distant future. Taking a look at Japan's technology attempting to address issues surrounding water scarcity.

    01/14/2024 10:55 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun.

    01/14/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/14/2024 11:10 pm

    Somewhere Street Mini

    With over 10 million residents, Brazil's megalopolis of Sao Paulo is the largest city in the southern hemisphere. It prospered due to the coffee industry, attracting immigrants from around the world.

    01/14/2024 11:25 pm

    Tokyo Time-Lapse

    Stunning time-lapse images offer a new angle on the visual presentation of Tokyo. Featuring original takes regarding what may be the world's most exciting metropolis. This time, water.

    01/14/2024 11:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.

    01/14/2024 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The narrator explains the meaning behind the names of sumo wrestling ring which are mostly originated from animals or locations.

    01/15/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/15/2024 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.

    01/15/2024 12:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An aerial journey across 21st century Japan, a bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

    01/15/2024 12:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Francesco Panto talks about his method of therapy that makes use of Japanese anime to encourage his patients to overcome their condition.

    01/15/2024 12:57 am

    Time-Lapse Japan

    A compilation of time-lapse videos from Matsue Castle in Izumo where is called the city of water due to being surrounded by Horikawa river.

    01/15/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/15/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Nakarai Shigeyuki is a world-class breakdancer touted as a gold medal contender in the upcoming Paris Olympics. He shares his passion for breaking and discusses what he considers its unique appeal.

    01/15/2024 1:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    After Tadokoro leaves Xuan, Danny, Monica and Aoi with convoluted instructions, everyone is confused about how the chairs and tables should be arranged. Xuan tries to find Tadokoro, but Yansu reminds her that she should be able to explain.

    01/15/2024 1:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    Culture Crossroads comprises several regular programmes with the theme of creating a multicultural society. They look at international exchange programmes and give tips on disaster preparedness.

    01/15/2024 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.

    01/15/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/15/2024 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.

    01/15/2024 2:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Takes a look at Noboribetsu, a spa resort in Hokkaido where has been in business since 1858 and features five different types of hot springs.

    01/15/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/15/2024 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.

    01/15/2024 3:30 am

    J-MELO

    May J. presents Japanese music. Masa Takumi performs two pieces from an album that won a Grammy. In addition, a performance from newcomer MANOA following her debut with a major label.

    01/15/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/15/2024 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.

    01/15/2024 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.

    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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