Schedules


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    01/31/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/31/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili leads the response to extreme heat that threatens lives and livelihoods worldwide. She outlines ideal countermeasures.

    01/31/2024 5:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Exploring Kyojima, a neighbourhood in eastern Tokyo that retains a remarkable amount of old Tokyo character. Along the way, meeting local residents and seeing how they cherish the bonds of community.

    01/31/2024 6:00 am

    Newsline Asia 24

    Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

    01/31/2024 6:30 am

    Ramen Japan

    A look at two differing local takes on ramen the food that that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction, featuring a variety of flavours that have been passed down for generations.

    01/31/2024 6:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    Poet translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world.

    01/31/2024 6:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Roofs not only provide protection against the rain, wind and the other elements, they are also an important aspect of the overall appearance of a building. A look at the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

    01/31/2024 7:00 am

    Newsline Asia 24

    Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

    01/31/2024 7:30 am

    Frontrunners

    Meeting salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.

    01/31/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/31/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

    01/31/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    01/31/2024 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A rice farmer in Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, shares the stories of traditional farming and the philosophy of their work.

    01/31/2024 8:30 am

    Kabuki Kool

    Following a kabuki princess with a magical helmet who is caught in the middle of warring clans. With the help of her magical helmet and some magical foxes, she goes to save her lover's life.

    01/31/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/31/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

    Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

    01/31/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    When 16 elephants set off on a sudden journey from their home in China's Yunnan Province, elephant specialist Wang Bin mobilised to ensure that both humans and the elephants would remain safe.

    01/31/2024 9:30 am

    Science View

    While numerous museums in Nagasaki Prefecture house the cultural assets of Christian missionaries, many of these works have lost their colour or suffered damage over the years. Showcases the restoration of a woodblock print by Father de Rotz.

    01/31/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/31/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

    Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.

    01/31/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    01/31/2024 10:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Exploring Kyojima, a neighbourhood in eastern Tokyo that retains a remarkable amount of old Tokyo character. Along the way, meeting local residents and seeing how they cherish the bonds of community.

    01/31/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    01/31/2024 11:27 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.

    01/31/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili leads the response to extreme heat that threatens lives and livelihoods worldwide. She outlines ideal countermeasures.

    01/31/2024 11:55 am

    The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces

    Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, two towering reputations are brought together in one truly special blade: Kaishu Kotetsu.

    01/31/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    01/31/2024 12:30 pm

    Ramen Japan

    A look at two differing local takes on ramen the food that that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction, featuring a variety of flavours that have been passed down for generations.

    01/31/2024 12:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    Poet translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world.

    01/31/2024 12:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Roofs not only provide protection against the rain, wind and the other elements, they are also an important aspect of the overall appearance of a building. A look at the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

    01/31/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/31/2024 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    01/31/2024 1:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Meeting salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.

    01/31/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/31/2024 2:15 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.

    01/31/2024 2:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets made with unique ingredients like bean paste and agar jelly, are little works of art that excite all five senses. Their beauty and flavours reflect the changing of the seasons.

    01/31/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/31/2024 3:15 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.

    01/31/2024 3:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Exploring Kyojima, a neighbourhood in eastern Tokyo that retains a remarkable amount of old Tokyo character. Along the way, meeting local residents and seeing how they cherish the bonds of community.

    01/31/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/31/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili leads the response to extreme heat that threatens lives and livelihoods worldwide. She outlines ideal countermeasures.

    01/31/2024 4:30 pm

    Kabuki Kool

    Following a kabuki princess with a magical helmet who is caught in the middle of warring clans. With the help of her magical helmet and some magical foxes, she goes to save her lover's life.

    01/31/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/31/2024 5:15 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.

    01/31/2024 5:30 pm

    Ramen Japan

    A look at two differing local takes on ramen the food that that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction, featuring a variety of flavours that have been passed down for generations.

    01/31/2024 5:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    Poet translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world.

    01/31/2024 5:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Roofs not only provide protection against the rain, wind and the other elements, they are also an important aspect of the overall appearance of a building. A look at the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

    01/31/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    01/31/2024 6:27 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.

    01/31/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    When 16 elephants set off on a sudden journey from their home in China's Yunnan Province, elephant specialist Wang Bin mobilised to ensure that both humans and the elephants would remain safe.

    01/31/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use drifting mosquito hooks to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.

    01/31/2024 7:00 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    For years, award-winning author Nishi Kanako has been searching for her true self in her work. The team speaks with her about how people can stay positive and be themselves in tough environments.

    01/31/2024 7:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Meeting salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.

    01/31/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/31/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    01/31/2024 8:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets made with unique ingredients like bean paste and agar jelly, are little works of art that excite all five senses. Their beauty and flavours reflect the changing of the seasons.

    01/31/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/31/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    01/31/2024 9:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Exploring Kyojima, a neighbourhood in eastern Tokyo that retains a remarkable amount of old Tokyo character. Along the way, meeting local residents and seeing how they cherish the bonds of community.

    01/31/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/31/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

    Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.

    01/31/2024 10:30 pm

    Ramen Japan

    A look at two differing local takes on ramen the food that that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction, featuring a variety of flavours that have been passed down for generations.

    01/31/2024 10:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    Poet translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world.

    01/31/2024 10:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Roofs not only provide protection against the rain, wind and the other elements, they are also an important aspect of the overall appearance of a building. A look at the traditional method of roof thatching that uses Hinoki cypress bark.

    01/31/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    01/31/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use drifting mosquito hooks to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.

    01/31/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    The Jomon period lasted from around 13,000 BC to 300 BC. This society of hunter-gatherers cherished peace, cooperation and connection to the natural world. A look at the Sannai Maruyama site, where 6,000 years ago, a large settlement was established.

    01/31/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A rice farmer in Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, shares the stories of traditional farming and the philosophy of their work.

    01/31/2024 11:30 pm

    Kabuki Kool

    Following a kabuki princess with a magical helmet who is caught in the middle of warring clans. With the help of her magical helmet and some magical foxes, she goes to save her lover's life.

    02/01/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/01/2024 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.

    02/01/2024 12:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Featuring Kyoto State Guest House, hospitality imbued with beauty and craftsmanship.

    02/01/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/01/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    A legendary New York actor and director best known for playing Connie in A Chorus Line now strives to create opportunities for Asian performers. She talks about racial diversity in American theatre.

    02/01/2024 1:30 am

    Design Talks Plus

    Attracting a creative crowd, the local currents keep Chiba warm with flowers blooming in December.

    02/01/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/01/2024 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.

    02/01/2024 2:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    American musician, composer and researcher Colleen Schmuckal tells Peter Barakan about playing the three-stringed Japanese shamisen and her performances of Hanawa-bayashi festival music.

    02/01/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/01/2024 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.

    02/01/2024 3:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets made with unique ingredients like bean paste and agar jelly, are little works of art that excite all five senses. Their beauty and flavours reflect the changing of the seasons.

    02/01/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/01/2024 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.

    02/01/2024 4:30 am

    Lunch ON!

    In March, 2023, a new train route started between the Sotetsu Line and the Tokyu Line. A look at how the drivers train and how their dedication to safety is rewarded with some hearty lunches.

    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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