Schedules


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    02/28/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/28/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Ukrainian picture book creator Romana Romanyshyn co-founded the art studio Agrafka. Despite the 2022 Russian invasion, she remains in her homeland to communicate the truth of war through her works.

    02/28/2024 5:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Yotsuya is a central neighbourhood that sits between the Imperial Palace and Shinjuku. Join us as we venture down side streets and encounter pockets of Edo-the former name of Tokyo.

    02/28/2024 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.

    02/28/2024 6:30 am

    Ramen Japan

    Taking the viewer on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations of ramen. This time, heading to Chiba, 25 miles east of the centre of Tokyo on Tokyo bay, to check out the local ramen variations.

    02/28/2024 6:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This time, a look at words related to `bag' and an exploration the unique culture behind them.

    02/28/2024 6:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons. Additionally, gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

    02/28/2024 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.

    02/28/2024 7:30 am

    Frontrunners

    A look at the life and work of Doctor Minamitani Kaori, head of a pioneering medical centre in Osaka that is leading the way in providing care to patients from overseas with limited Japanese skills.

    02/28/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/28/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    02/28/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    02/28/2024 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Following bird's-eye views of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. This time, a look at a Mt Fuji mural painter.

    02/28/2024 8:30 am

    Kabuki Kool

    Chobei led a vigilante group to protect people from samurai abuses. Exploring this historical figure in two plays, one showing a fateful encounter and one showing his tragic death.

    02/28/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/28/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    02/28/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    In the era of `me too', intimacy coordinators play an important role in TV, film, and theatre, ensuring actors feel comfortable performing intimate scenes, while helping directors execute their visions.

    02/28/2024 9:30 am

    Science View

    Explores two different facets of Toshiki Tajima's research about nuclear fusion and theoretical physics.

    02/28/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/28/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    02/28/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    02/28/2024 10:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Yotsuya is a central neighbourhood that sits between the Imperial Palace and Shinjuku. Join us as we venture down side streets and encounter pockets of Edo-the former name of Tokyo.

    02/28/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    02/28/2024 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.

    02/28/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Ukrainian picture book creator Romana Romanyshyn co-founded the art studio Agrafka. Despite the 2022 Russian invasion, she remains in her homeland to communicate the truth of war through her works.

    02/28/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A group of kids gather to play a game where 100 ghost stories are shared as night slowly closes in. It is revealed that this chilling activity is actually about instilling important life skills.

    02/28/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    02/28/2024 12:30 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Taking the viewer on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations of ramen. This time, heading to Chiba, 25 miles east of the centre of Tokyo on Tokyo bay, to check out the local ramen variations.

    02/28/2024 12:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This time, a look at words related to `bag' and an exploration the unique culture behind them.

    02/28/2024 12:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons. Additionally, gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

    02/28/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/28/2024 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    02/28/2024 1:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    A look at the life and work of Doctor Minamitani Kaori, head of a pioneering medical centre in Osaka that is leading the way in providing care to patients from overseas with limited Japanese skills.

    02/28/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/28/2024 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.

    02/28/2024 2:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Japanese mustard (karashi) is a key condiment for pork cutlets, the stewed dish oden, and other everyday meals. The team visit a mountain village in Kyoto with karashi farms to see how it's made and used.

    02/28/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/28/2024 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.

    02/28/2024 3:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Yotsuya is a central neighbourhood that sits between the Imperial Palace and Shinjuku. Join us as we venture down side streets and encounter pockets of Edo-the former name of Tokyo.

    02/28/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/28/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Ukrainian picture book creator Romana Romanyshyn co-founded the art studio Agrafka. Despite the 2022 Russian invasion, she remains in her homeland to communicate the truth of war through her works.

    02/28/2024 4:30 pm

    Kabuki Kool

    Chobei led a vigilante group to protect people from samurai abuses. Exploring this historical figure in two plays, one showing a fateful encounter and one showing his tragic death.

    02/28/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/28/2024 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.

    02/28/2024 5:30 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Taking the viewer on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations of ramen. This time, heading to Chiba, 25 miles east of the centre of Tokyo on Tokyo bay, to check out the local ramen variations.

    02/28/2024 5:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This time, a look at words related to `bag' and an exploration the unique culture behind them.

    02/28/2024 5:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons. Additionally, gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

    02/28/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    02/28/2024 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.

    02/28/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    In the era of `me too', intimacy coordinators play an important role in TV, film, and theatre, ensuring actors feel comfortable performing intimate scenes, while helping directors execute their visions.

    02/28/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A group of kids gather to play a game where 100 ghost stories are shared as night slowly closes in. It is revealed that this chilling activity is actually about instilling important life skills.

    02/28/2024 7:00 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    As Japan seeks to double tourism numbers over the next decade, foreign-based hotel operators see a big business opportunity. But the tourism boom is hurting domestic travellers and local communities.

    02/28/2024 7:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    A look at the life and work of Doctor Minamitani Kaori, head of a pioneering medical centre in Osaka that is leading the way in providing care to patients from overseas with limited Japanese skills.

    02/28/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/28/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    02/28/2024 8:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Japanese mustard (karashi) is a key condiment for pork cutlets, the stewed dish oden, and other everyday meals. The team visit a mountain village in Kyoto with karashi farms to see how it's made and used.

    02/28/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/28/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    02/28/2024 9:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Yotsuya is a central neighbourhood that sits between the Imperial Palace and Shinjuku. Join us as we venture down side streets and encounter pockets of Edo-the former name of Tokyo.

    02/28/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/28/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    02/28/2024 10:30 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Taking the viewer on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations of ramen. This time, heading to Chiba, 25 miles east of the centre of Tokyo on Tokyo bay, to check out the local ramen variations.

    02/28/2024 10:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This time, a look at words related to `bag' and an exploration the unique culture behind them.

    02/28/2024 10:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the custom of giving gifts at milestones and at the change of seasons. Additionally, gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite. Paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

    02/28/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/28/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A group of kids gather to play a game where 100 ghost stories are shared as night slowly closes in. It is revealed that this chilling activity is actually about instilling important life skills.

    02/28/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Ten years on from the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster, time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke seeks out the undiminished beauty of Fukushima. This time, with a focus on mountains.

    02/28/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Following bird's-eye views of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. This time, a look at a Mt Fuji mural painter.

    02/28/2024 11:30 pm

    Kabuki Kool

    Chobei led a vigilante group to protect people from samurai abuses. Exploring this historical figure in two plays, one showing a fateful encounter and one showing his tragic death.

    02/29/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/29/2024 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.

    02/29/2024 12:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Featuring Tsubo-niwa, life enhanced by quintessential spaces. The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.

    02/29/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/29/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Pioneering a cruelty-free method of growing meat through cell cultivation technology, former cardiologist Uma Valeti hopes to meet increasing global demand, while reducing environmental harm.

    02/29/2024 1:30 am

    Design X Stories

    Today's theme: Embroidery. First Buddhist, then used to decorate kimonos, Japan's embroidery designs are unique. Long part of everyday life, explore its history and how it's evolved new meaning today.

    02/29/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/29/2024 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.

    02/29/2024 2:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    Tatami mats are a quintessentially Japanese flooring material. Architect Koshima Yusuke talks about their positive qualities, and discusses potential new uses in the modern era.

    02/29/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/29/2024 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.

    02/29/2024 3:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Japanese mustard (karashi) is a key condiment for pork cutlets, the stewed dish oden, and other everyday meals. The team visit a mountain village in Kyoto with karashi farms to see how it's made and used.

    02/29/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    02/29/2024 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.

    02/29/2024 4:30 am

    Lunch ON!

    Featuring a professor who loves pork cutlet curry so much that he has created a database of all the ones he has eaten around the city, detailing the taste, colour, spiciness, etc, of each.

    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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