Schedules


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    02/04/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 5:10 am

    Global Agenda

    Featuring hotly debated discussions from world leaders, highlighting the challenges and issues facing Japan and the rest of the world, today.

    02/04/2024 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 6:10 am

    Crime Diary of Kiriko Hitotsubashi

    A greedy money lender, Kazuo suffers from cancer and asks Kiriko to put him out of misery in order to have his sin cleaned.

    02/04/2024 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 7:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    During World War II, a radio children's choir brought joy to its members and listeners alike. Uncovering the story of the teacher who led it, working to promote the cause of peace through music.

    02/04/2024 7:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and then onegai-shimasu.

    02/04/2024 7:40 am

    Chatroom Japan

    A major earthquake struck central Japan on the first of January. Hearing from three Brazilians who were affected by the quake and a look at what can people can do to prepare for disaster.

    02/04/2024 7:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Camping in the snow is becoming a more-and-more popular winter activity. Following along as campers spend the night in a tent, warm up with delicious food, and enjoy fantastic winter scenery.

    02/04/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 8:10 am

    Biz Stream

    Featuring high school students who are participating in a national entrepreneurship competition and providing an up-close look at some of the most unique ideas and the inspirations behind them.

    02/04/2024 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.

    02/04/2024 8:50 am

    Japanology Plus mini

    Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honored methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.

    02/04/2024 8:55 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Yamagata-Japan's major fruit producer. Visit a kitty at a La France pear orchard, and a boss kitty that oversees the production of traditional wooden kokeshi dolls.

    02/04/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 9:10 am

    Global Agenda

    Featuring hotly debated discussions from world leaders, highlighting the challenges and issues facing Japan and the rest of the world, today.

    02/04/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 10:10 am

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    They look like white cotton balls bouncing around and are beloved by the Japanese, who call them Shima enaga. In English, they're known as long-tailed tits, though this particular subspecies is only found in Hokkaido.

    02/04/2024 10:35 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido, home to vast fields and sprawling pastures. Providing the experience of its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.

    02/04/2024 10:40 am

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

    Curly ventures into the picture-book land and look out for treasures to be added to his very own private collection.

    02/04/2024 10:50 am

    Viewpoint Science

    People try drawing zebras from memories, but recreating the stripes is more complicated than they think.

    02/04/2024 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 11:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    Arcos de la Frontera is located on top of a cliff in southern Spain. The town is famous for being the gateway to the Route of the White Villages, which is a very scenic route popular with tourists.

    02/04/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 12:10 pm

    Crime Diary of Kiriko Hitotsubashi

    A greedy money lender, Kazuo suffers from cancer and asks Kiriko to put him out of misery in order to have his sin cleaned.

    02/04/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 1:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    During World War II, a radio children's choir brought joy to its members and listeners alike. Uncovering the story of the teacher who led it, working to promote the cause of peace through music.

    02/04/2024 1:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and then onegai-shimasu.

    02/04/2024 1:40 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    A major earthquake struck central Japan on the first of January. Hearing from three Brazilians who were affected by the quake and a look at what can people can do to prepare for disaster.

    02/04/2024 1:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Camping in the snow is becoming a more-and-more popular winter activity. Following along as campers spend the night in a tent, warm up with delicious food, and enjoy fantastic winter scenery.

    02/04/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 2:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    They look like white cotton balls bouncing around and are beloved by the Japanese, who call them Shima enaga. In English, they're known as long-tailed tits, though this particular subspecies is only found in Hokkaido.

    02/04/2024 2:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido, home to vast fields and sprawling pastures. Providing the experience of its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.

    02/04/2024 2:40 pm

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

    Curly ventures into the picture-book land and look out for treasures to be added to his very own private collection.

    02/04/2024 2:50 pm

    Viewpoint Science

    People try drawing zebras from memories, but recreating the stripes is more complicated than they think.

    02/04/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 3:10 pm

    J-MELO

    Joining May J for Japanese music with All at Once (a vocal duo who create lots of anime songs) and Coda Mahiru (a singer-songwriter, model, and actor) who both come to chat and perform.

    02/04/2024 3:40 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    This time: Tape Measure Jackie.

    02/04/2024 3:45 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Asking someone to repeat and clarify. Do Cong Uan, from Vietnam, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he must ask a superior to repeat and clarify what they said.

    02/04/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 4:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Arcos de la Frontera is located on top of a cliff in southern Spain. The town is famous for being the gateway to the Route of the White Villages, which is a very scenic route popular with tourists.

    02/04/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 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, including body fat percentage scales and luggage rack mirrors.

    02/04/2024 5:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading. Taking a look at the latest research regarding how to escape from these fires and what people can do to stay safe.

    02/04/2024 5:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Yamagata-Japan's major fruit producer. Visit a kitty at a La France pear orchard, and a boss kitty that oversees the production of traditional wooden kokeshi dolls.

    02/04/2024 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 6:10 pm

    Crime Diary of Kiriko Hitotsubashi

    A greedy money lender, Kazuo suffers from cancer and asks Kiriko to put him out of misery in order to have his sin cleaned.

    02/04/2024 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 7:10 pm

    Hometown Stories

    During World War II, a radio children's choir brought joy to its members and listeners alike. Uncovering the story of the teacher who led it, working to promote the cause of peace through music.

    02/04/2024 7:37 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and then onegai-shimasu.

    02/04/2024 7:40 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    A major earthquake struck central Japan on the first of January. Hearing from three Brazilians who were affected by the quake and a look at what can people can do to prepare for disaster.

    02/04/2024 7:45 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Camping in the snow is becoming a more-and-more popular winter activity. Following along as campers spend the night in a tent, warm up with delicious food, and enjoy fantastic winter scenery.

    02/04/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 8:10 pm

    J-MELO

    Joining May J for Japanese music with All at Once (a vocal duo who create lots of anime songs) and Coda Mahiru (a singer-songwriter, model, and actor) who both come to chat and perform.

    02/04/2024 8:40 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Asking someone to repeat and clarify. Do Cong Uan, from Vietnam, works at a metalworking company. In a roleplay challenge, he must ask a superior to repeat and clarify what they said.

    02/04/2024 8:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Yamagata-Japan's major fruit producer. Visit a kitty at a La France pear orchard, and a boss kitty that oversees the production of traditional wooden kokeshi dolls.

    02/04/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 9:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    They look like white cotton balls bouncing around and are beloved by the Japanese, who call them Shima enaga. In English, they're known as long-tailed tits, though this particular subspecies is only found in Hokkaido.

    02/04/2024 9:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido, home to vast fields and sprawling pastures. Providing the experience of its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.

    02/04/2024 9:40 pm

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

    Curly ventures into the picture-book land and look out for treasures to be added to his very own private collection.

    02/04/2024 9:50 pm

    Viewpoint Science

    People try drawing zebras from memories, but recreating the stripes is more complicated than they think.

    02/04/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 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, including body fat percentage scales and luggage rack mirrors.

    02/04/2024 10:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading. Taking a look at the latest research regarding how to escape from these fires and what people can do to stay safe.

    02/04/2024 10:55 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    This time: Tape Measure Jackie.

    02/04/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/04/2024 11:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Arcos de la Frontera is located on top of a cliff in southern Spain. The town is famous for being the gateway to the Route of the White Villages, which is a very scenic route popular with tourists.

    02/05/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/05/2024 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.

    02/05/2024 12:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An artist in Okayama Prefecture shares how he uses local clay to create a new kind of pottery for everyday use that builds on the traditions of Bizen ware.

    02/05/2024 12:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Frederick Lauer creates a forest kindergarten for kids to learn and have fun in the snow. Later, Than Htun Oo shows how he uses leather for shoes and other accessories.

    02/05/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/05/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    In 2022, a research team at OIST announced that they had developed the world's first sustainable system for farming squid. Nakajima Ryuta, a member of this team, shares the secrets of their success.

    02/05/2024 1:30 am

    Learn Japanese from the News

    Dozens of Akita dogs congregated in central Tokyo to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hachiko, an Akita whose legendary loyalty to his owner made him Japan's most famous canine.

    02/05/2024 1:40 am

    Easy Japanese

    Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination.

    02/05/2024 1:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture has Japan's largest Afghan population where language and religion create difficulties for women at schools and hospitals. A look at the people who go out of their way to help people in their community.

    02/05/2024 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.

    02/05/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/05/2024 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.

    02/05/2024 2:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Today: Shirakawa-go, thatched-roofed world heritage site.

    02/05/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/05/2024 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.

    02/05/2024 3:30 am

    J-MELO

    Joining May J for Japanese music with All at Once (a vocal duo who create lots of anime songs) and Coda Mahiru (a singer-songwriter, model, and actor) who both come to chat and perform.

    02/05/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/05/2024 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.

    02/05/2024 4:30 am

    Spiritual Explorers

    Two explorers travel to Minamiboso in Chiba prefecture to find out the root of the Japanese phrase "Itadakimasu."

    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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