Schedules


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    04/05/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 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.

    04/05/2024 4:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    The island of Hachijo-jima is 290km south of Tokyo but officially part of the city. It is formed from 2 volcanoes and the island's topology is the result of repeated eruptions.

    04/05/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Sunita Danuwar, of the Shakti Samuha and Sunita Foundation, works to educate women about human trafficking and promote economic independence. Her passion comes from being a victim herself.

    04/05/2024 5:30 am

    Asia Insight

    The Cambodian town of Poipet straddles the border with Thailand. Three special economic zones promise to transform the area into Southeast Asia's newest growth hub, although not everyone is on board.

    04/05/2024 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.

    04/05/2024 6:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Marc introduces a hearty kushiage bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a delicious wasabi chicken bento. Also showcasing a vegetable-packed kamameshi bento from Kobuchisawa in Yamanashi.

    04/05/2024 6:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Watchmaker Ito Naofumi is also a rather unusual artist. Using old watch parts, his lifelike creations express a watchmaker's appreciation for the eternal beauty found inside a timepiece.

    04/05/2024 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.

    04/05/2024 7:30 am

    Wander-Land

    Maxwell and Honey arrive in Aomori to visit Sugayu hot springs and witness the Sakura blossoms at Hirosaki Castle.

    04/05/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    04/05/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    04/05/2024 8:23 am

    Chatroom Japan

    A woman from France is now an organic farmer in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture, one of the towns affected by the 2011 nuclear incident. She hopes to change the image of Okuma through her work.

    04/05/2024 8:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    The menu at a 24-hour Chinese restaurant in western Tokyo includes ramen, gyoza dumplings and a wide range of set meals. For three days, the team asked customers why they come here to fill their bellies.

    04/05/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    04/05/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Yano Koji has been acting in China for about 20 years. He's gained overwhelming popularity, despite being a foreigner. We ask him about his success in the fast-growing Chinese entertainment industry.

    04/05/2024 9:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    In 2022, JR West announced the income and expenditure for local lines with particularly low ridership. See how the local government and community are working to promote the use of these lines.

    04/05/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    04/05/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    04/05/2024 10:30 am

    Asia Insight

    The Cambodian town of Poipet straddles the border with Thailand. Three special economic zones promise to transform the area into Southeast Asia's newest growth hub, although not everyone is on board.

    04/05/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    04/05/2024 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.

    04/05/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Sunita Danuwar, of the Shakti Samuha and Sunita Foundation, works to educate women about human trafficking and promote economic independence. Her passion comes from being a victim herself.

    04/05/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Showcasing a New Year's concert at a samurai residence where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types, and lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP.

    04/05/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    04/05/2024 12:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Marc introduces a hearty kushiage bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a delicious wasabi chicken bento. Also showcasing a vegetable-packed kamameshi bento from Kobuchisawa in Yamanashi.

    04/05/2024 12:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Watchmaker Ito Naofumi is also a rather unusual artist. Using old watch parts, his lifelike creations express a watchmaker's appreciation for the eternal beauty found inside a timepiece.

    04/05/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    04/05/2024 1:30 pm

    Wander-Land

    Maxwell and Honey arrive in Aomori to visit Sugayu hot springs and witness the Sakura blossoms at Hirosaki Castle.

    04/05/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 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.

    04/05/2024 2:30 pm

    Rene Goes to School

    Manga creator from Cameroon Rene plans a surprise for his close friend in Japan as a thank for support.

    04/05/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 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.

    04/05/2024 3:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    The Cambodian town of Poipet straddles the border with Thailand. Three special economic zones promise to transform the area into Southeast Asia's newest growth hub, although not everyone is on board.

    04/05/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Sunita Danuwar, of the Shakti Samuha and Sunita Foundation, works to educate women about human trafficking and promote economic independence. Her passion comes from being a victim herself.

    04/05/2024 4:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Helicopter physician Tsugita Nobuyuki delivers a vital service to island communities in west Japan's Seto Inland Sea, providing consultations and home visits as well as round-the-clock emergency care.

    04/05/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 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.

    04/05/2024 5:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Marc introduces a hearty kushiage bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a delicious wasabi chicken bento. Also showcasing a vegetable-packed kamameshi bento from Kobuchisawa in Yamanashi.

    04/05/2024 5:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Watchmaker Ito Naofumi is also a rather unusual artist. Using old watch parts, his lifelike creations express a watchmaker's appreciation for the eternal beauty found inside a timepiece.

    04/05/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    04/05/2024 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.

    04/05/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Yano Koji has been acting in China for about 20 years. He's gained overwhelming popularity, despite being a foreigner. We ask him about his success in the fast-growing Chinese entertainment industry.

    04/05/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Showcasing a New Year's concert at a samurai residence where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types, and lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP.

    04/05/2024 7:00 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Explores the mechanism behind vitamin D's bone-strengthening effects, its potential impact on cancer, and a shiitake mushroom dish high in vitamin D.

    04/05/2024 7:30 pm

    Wander-Land

    Maxwell and Honey arrive in Aomori to visit Sugayu hot springs and witness the Sakura blossoms at Hirosaki Castle.

    04/05/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    04/05/2024 8:30 pm

    Rene Goes to School

    Manga creator from Cameroon Rene plans a surprise for his close friend in Japan as a thank for support.

    04/05/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    04/05/2024 9:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    The Cambodian town of Poipet straddles the border with Thailand. Three special economic zones promise to transform the area into Southeast Asia's newest growth hub, although not everyone is on board.

    04/05/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    04/05/2024 10:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Marc introduces a hearty kushiage bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a delicious wasabi chicken bento. Also showcasing a vegetable-packed kamameshi bento from Kobuchisawa in Yamanashi.

    04/05/2024 10:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Watchmaker Ito Naofumi is also a rather unusual artist. Using old watch parts, his lifelike creations express a watchmaker's appreciation for the eternal beauty found inside a timepiece.

    04/05/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/05/2024 11:10 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    A woman from France is now an organic farmer in Okuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture, one of the towns affected by the 2011 nuclear incident. She hopes to change the image of Okuma through her work.

    04/05/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Showcasing a New Year's concert at a samurai residence where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types, and lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP.

    04/05/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    The Ainu are the indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time, a look at Ainu boats.

    04/05/2024 11:25 pm

    Japanology Plus

    Lacquerware. Durable objects with a distinctive lustre.

    04/05/2024 11:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Saitama, next to Tokyo, is known for its wheat cultivation and as an udon noodle kingdom. The team explores Saitama's wheat culture by visiting flour mills and farmers and trying local udon and even beer.

    04/06/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/06/2024 12:10 am

    Documentary 360

    Featuring documentaries on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

    04/06/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/06/2024 1:10 am

    China's Highway of Beauty

    China's Highway of Beauty, running through the Tianshan Mountains, reveals some of the country's most incredible natural scenery, among which diverse ethnicities of people enjoy traditional lives.

    04/06/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/06/2024 2:10 am

    Train Cruise

    Travel from Hiroshima through the pastoral areas of the Chugoku mountains. The towns along the way are alive with myths and legends from ancient times that carry messages for future generations.

    04/06/2024 2:55 am

    Japanology Plus mini

    Presenting a variety of short conceptual scenarios focusing on the different ways of life in and around Japan.

    04/06/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/06/2024 3:10 am

    Rene Goes to School

    Manga creator from Cameroon Rene plans a surprise for his close friend in Japan as a thank for support.

    04/06/2024 3:40 am

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

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

    NHK World Europe

    Available schedules: 03/26/2022 - 12/28/2024 Time zone: Central European Summer Time (CEST) UTC +2 Country: United States Language: English

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