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    02/12/2024 4:55 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A time-lapse photography project: `Mt Fuji Among the Clouds', `Seto Inland Sea Scenes', `Where Heaven and Earth Meet', `Sunbeam Shower', `Lake Biwa Sunset', `Fishing Torches Dance', `A Night on Mt Tsukuba', `Sparkling Miracle Night'.

    02/12/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 5:10 am

    Ramen Japan

    Ventures to the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

    02/12/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    John Kaizan Neptune talks about his own instruments, Shakuhachi, and how they have an impact on his life.

    02/12/2024 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Following three Ukrainians, a teenage boy and a female entrepreneur who both came to Japan thanks to martial arts, as well as man who works in public relations for a vertical farming company.

    02/12/2024 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 6:10 am

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Explores the historic shrines and temples of Nikko where lies a remain of Ieyasu Tokugawa, one of the legendary shoguns in Sengoku era.

    02/12/2024 6:25 am

    Hit the Road

    Taking a drive in Saitama and discovering its natural beauty and hidden gems. From Omiya, the team head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train. En route, they savoir local dishes and try washi paper crafting.

    02/12/2024 6:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    The summer festival was a success, and now for the after-party. Xuan discusses ideas for the hotel's autumn campaign with Danny and Monica, but Danny and Monica's opinions are divided, and the discussion comes to a halt.

    02/12/2024 6:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    Introducing Japan's unique volunteer fire corps composed of local residents who often arrive at a disaster scene before professional firefighters. A Thai reporter visits Sano City.

    02/12/2024 6:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    A compilation of episodes from Hometown Stories, a series of documentary about people's daily life in Japan.

    02/12/2024 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 7:10 am

    My Street Piano

    As autumn colours brighten Kyoto, a grand piano sits on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    02/12/2024 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Explores the culture and belief of people living in Nara, one of Japan's ancient capitals, where is known to be home to spirits and demons.

    02/12/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 8:10 am

    Taiwan's Windy Frontline Islands

    The Kinmen Islands, just offshore of the Chinese mainland, are known for strong winds. A visit to their rich culture that has been influenced by the mainland while being nurtured by the winds.

    02/12/2024 8:20 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful scenery of Seto Inland Sea, located in between Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu.

    02/12/2024 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea. A tea grower in Ueshino talks about his work and dedication.

    02/12/2024 8:30 am

    Spiritual Explorers

    Explore the spirituality of kumidaiko, an ensemble of Japanese taiko drums featuring intricate and thunderous beats with dynamic choreography.

    02/12/2024 8:55 am

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A time-lapse photography project: `Mt Fuji Among the Clouds', `Seto Inland Sea Scenes', `Where Heaven and Earth Meet', `Sunbeam Shower', `Lake Biwa Sunset', `Fishing Torches Dance', `A Night on Mt Tsukuba', `Sparkling Miracle Night'.

    02/12/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 9:10 am

    On the Wings

    Presents scenic aerial views of coral reef islands from a passenger jet heading from Tokyo Haneda to New Ishigaki Airport.

    02/12/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Mitsuta Haruo is the only craftsman in Japan specializing in jizai okimono - meticulously made, highly articulated metal figures of animals such as insects and crustaceans. He talks about his craft.

    02/12/2024 9:30 am

    J-MELO

    Host May J is joined in the production studio by Okayu, a singer-songwriter with cover albums including city pop and anisongs and TSUKEMEN, an internationally active three-piece ensemble.

    02/12/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 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.

    02/12/2024 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Following three Ukrainians, a teenage boy and a female entrepreneur who both came to Japan thanks to martial arts, as well as man who works in public relations for a vertical farming company.

    02/12/2024 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 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.

    02/12/2024 11:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

    Silvery-white shirasu, or baby Japanese anchovies, are caught along Japan's coasts in the spring and fall. Find boiled and dried ones at local supermarkets or head closer to a fishing port to savour raw shirasu.

    02/12/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    John Kaizan Neptune talks about his own instruments, Shakuhachi, and how they have an impact on his life.

    02/12/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    02/12/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 12:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Explores the historic shrines and temples of Nikko where lies a remain of Ieyasu Tokugawa, one of the legendary shoguns in Sengoku era.

    02/12/2024 12:25 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Ventures to the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

    02/12/2024 12:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    The summer festival was a success, and now for the after-party. Xuan discusses ideas for the hotel's autumn campaign with Danny and Monica, but Danny and Monica's opinions are divided, and the discussion comes to a halt.

    02/12/2024 12:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Introducing Japan's unique volunteer fire corps composed of local residents who often arrive at a disaster scene before professional firefighters. A Thai reporter visits Sano City.

    02/12/2024 12:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    A compilation of episodes from Hometown Stories, a series of documentary about people's daily life in Japan.

    02/12/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 1:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    As autumn colours brighten Kyoto, a grand piano sits on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    02/12/2024 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Explores the culture and belief of people living in Nara, one of Japan's ancient capitals, where is known to be home to spirits and demons.

    02/12/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 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.

    02/12/2024 2:23 pm

    Hit the Road

    Take a drive in Fukushima! 13 years since the disaster, see its rejuvenated community and daily life. Visit the rest stop emblematic of this resilience and sense the locals' unyielding spirit.

    02/12/2024 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. Focusing on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.

    02/12/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 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.

    02/12/2024 3:23 pm

    On the Wings

    Presents scenic aerial views of coral reef islands from a passenger jet heading from Tokyo Haneda to New Ishigaki Airport.

    02/12/2024 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Following three Ukrainians, a teenage boy and a female entrepreneur who both came to Japan thanks to martial arts, as well as man who works in public relations for a vertical farming company.

    02/12/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 4:10 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Ventures to the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka prefecture to learn about the differences between Hakata and Nagahama styles.

    02/12/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    John Kaizan Neptune talks about his own instruments, Shakuhachi, and how they have an impact on his life.

    02/12/2024 4:30 pm

    Spiritual Explorers

    Explore the spirituality of kumidaiko, an ensemble of Japanese taiko drums featuring intricate and thunderous beats with dynamic choreography.

    02/12/2024 4:55 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A time-lapse photography project: `Mt Fuji Among the Clouds', `Seto Inland Sea Scenes', `Where Heaven and Earth Meet', `Sunbeam Shower', `Lake Biwa Sunset', `Fishing Torches Dance', `A Night on Mt Tsukuba', `Sparkling Miracle Night'.

    02/12/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 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.

    02/12/2024 5:23 pm

    Hit the Road

    Taking a drive in Saitama and discovering its natural beauty and hidden gems. From Omiya, the team head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train. En route, they savoir local dishes and try washi paper crafting.

    02/12/2024 5:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    The summer festival was a success, and now for the after-party. Xuan discusses ideas for the hotel's autumn campaign with Danny and Monica, but Danny and Monica's opinions are divided, and the discussion comes to a halt.

    02/12/2024 5:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Introducing Japan's unique volunteer fire corps composed of local residents who often arrive at a disaster scene before professional firefighters. A Thai reporter visits Sano City.

    02/12/2024 5:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    A compilation of episodes from Hometown Stories, a series of documentary about people's daily life in Japan.

    02/12/2024 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 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.

    02/12/2024 6:23 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Explores the historic shrines and temples of Nikko where lies a remain of Ieyasu Tokugawa, one of the legendary shoguns in Sengoku era.

    02/12/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Mitsuta Haruo is the only craftsman in Japan specializing in jizai okimono - meticulously made, highly articulated metal figures of animals such as insects and crustaceans. He talks about his craft.

    02/12/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    02/12/2024 7:00 pm

    NHK Documentary

    Russia's invasion of Ukraine has set in motion a new era of global polarisation and instability. Uncovers the events that unfolded behind the scenes during the critical first 72 hours.

    02/12/2024 7:50 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: US Influences.

    02/12/2024 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea. A tea grower in Ueshino talks about his work and dedication.

    02/12/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 8:15 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Located in an isolated part of the Pacific, the Ogasawara Islands are home to many unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

    02/12/2024 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. Focusing on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.

    02/12/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 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.

    02/12/2024 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Following three Ukrainians, a teenage boy and a female entrepreneur who both came to Japan thanks to martial arts, as well as man who works in public relations for a vertical farming company.

    02/12/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 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.

    02/12/2024 10:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    The summer festival was a success, and now for the after-party. Xuan discusses ideas for the hotel's autumn campaign with Danny and Monica, but Danny and Monica's opinions are divided, and the discussion comes to a halt.

    02/12/2024 10:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Introducing Japan's unique volunteer fire corps composed of local residents who often arrive at a disaster scene before professional firefighters. A Thai reporter visits Sano City.

    02/12/2024 10:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    A compilation of episodes from Hometown Stories, a series of documentary about people's daily life in Japan.

    02/12/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/12/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    02/12/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Shimizu Daisuke presents the beauty of Noshima Island through time-lapse footage and explores the location's history.

    02/12/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of Saga, a prefecture famous for the production of green tea. A tea grower in Ueshino talks about his work and dedication.

    02/12/2024 11:30 pm

    Spiritual Explorers

    Explore the spirituality of kumidaiko, an ensemble of Japanese taiko drums featuring intricate and thunderous beats with dynamic choreography.

    02/12/2024 11:55 pm

    Framing Everyday's Moments

    A time-lapse photography project: `Mt Fuji Among the Clouds', `Seto Inland Sea Scenes', `Where Heaven and Earth Meet', `Sunbeam Shower', `Lake Biwa Sunset', `Fishing Torches Dance', `A Night on Mt Tsukuba', `Sparkling Miracle Night'.

    02/13/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/13/2024 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.

    02/13/2024 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Following along as Kyle Card, a Canadian actor who previously completed the Tohoku Trail, now journeys around Mount Fuji during the breathtaking seasonal transition from autumn to winter.

    02/13/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/13/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Kiyokawa Hiroki is working to share the traditional restoration method of kintsugi with people in Japan and around the world. He talks about the spirit of sustainability behind the technique.

    02/13/2024 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Master chef Saito demonstrates how to make udon in egg-drop soup and salmon with tofu wasabi dressing.

    02/13/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/13/2024 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.

    02/13/2024 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    In southern Chiba Prefecture, a 24-hour convenience store opened three years ago in a huge general hospital. Providing a unique look at the human condition in this `oasis' at a hospital isolated from our everyday lives.

    02/13/2024 2:55 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.

    02/13/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/13/2024 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.

    02/13/2024 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. Focusing on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.

    02/13/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/13/2024 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.

    02/13/2024 4:30 am

    Deeper Look

    Rising tensions in multiple regions and conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine: a look at the implications of these conflicts for the US and its allies. Joseph Nye discusses these 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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