Schedules


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    04/16/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 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.

    04/16/2024 4:30 am

    Deeper Look

    American democracy comes under the spotlight with the US Presidential election being held in November 2024. Democracy expert Larry Diamond, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, offers his opinion.

    04/16/2024 4:45 am

    Dig More Japan!

    Taking a deeper look at how happiness can take different forms for different couples and exploring the various ways togetherness actively shape the lives of all humans on the planet.

    04/16/2024 4:55 am

    The Seasons of Yamato

    A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, invoking the experience of each season.

    04/16/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

    04/16/2024 5:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Bill travels to Kyushu to visit the biggest shoyu factory, learn about shoyu brewery and try out some of shoyu types at the shop in Tenjin.

    04/16/2024 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.

    04/16/2024 6:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes from Chefs Saito and Rika, presenting their unique approach to cooking delicious Japanese food., featuring rolled pork roast with shiso and string bean salad.

    04/16/2024 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.

    04/16/2024 7:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    Spends 72 hours at locations including shops, markets, parks, fishing ponds and shrines in Japan that serve as a window into the lives of ordinary people across the country's islands.

    04/16/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    04/16/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    04/16/2024 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.

    04/16/2024 8:30 am

    Deeper Look

    American democracy comes under the spotlight with the US Presidential election being held in November 2024. Democracy expert Larry Diamond, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, offers his opinion.

    04/16/2024 8:45 am

    Dig More Japan!

    Taking a deeper look at how happiness can take different forms for different couples and exploring the various ways togetherness actively shape the lives of all humans on the planet.

    04/16/2024 8:55 am

    The Seasons of Yamato

    A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, invoking the experience of each season.

    04/16/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    04/16/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    For over 20 years, Nagamine Takashi has been working to protect the Okinawa rail, a bird species native to the Yambaru area of Okinawa. He talks about the importance of saving animals for the future.

    04/16/2024 9:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    Interval Walking Training, developed in Japan, is attracting global attention. The latest scientific findings show that alternating between fast walking and slow walking promotes health.

    04/16/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    04/16/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    04/16/2024 10:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Bill travels to Kyushu to visit the biggest shoyu factory, learn about shoyu brewery and try out some of shoyu types at the shop in Tenjin.

    04/16/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    04/16/2024 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.

    04/16/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

    04/16/2024 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.

    04/16/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    04/16/2024 12:30 pm

    Dining with the Chef

    Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes from Chefs Saito and Rika, presenting their unique approach to cooking delicious Japanese food., featuring rolled pork roast with shiso and string bean salad.

    04/16/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    04/16/2024 1:30 pm

    Document 72 Hours

    Spends 72 hours at locations including shops, markets, parks, fishing ponds and shrines in Japan that serve as a window into the lives of ordinary people across the country's islands.

    04/16/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 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.

    04/16/2024 2:30 pm

    Science View

    Highlighting the cutting edge research, innovation, and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

    04/16/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 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.

    04/16/2024 3:30 pm

    Journeys in Japan

    Bill travels to Kyushu to visit the biggest shoyu factory, learn about shoyu brewery and try out some of shoyu types at the shop in Tenjin.

    04/16/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

    04/16/2024 4:30 pm

    Deeper Look

    American democracy comes under the spotlight with the US Presidential election being held in November 2024. Democracy expert Larry Diamond, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, offers his opinion.

    04/16/2024 4:45 pm

    Dig More Japan!

    Taking a deeper look at how happiness can take different forms for different couples and exploring the various ways togetherness actively shape the lives of all humans on the planet.

    04/16/2024 4:55 pm

    The Seasons of Yamato

    A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, invoking the experience of each season.

    04/16/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 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.

    04/16/2024 5:30 pm

    Dining with the Chef

    Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes from Chefs Saito and Rika, presenting their unique approach to cooking delicious Japanese food., featuring rolled pork roast with shiso and string bean salad.

    04/16/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    04/16/2024 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.

    04/16/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    For over 20 years, Nagamine Takashi has been working to protect the Okinawa rail, a bird species native to the Yambaru area of Okinawa. He talks about the importance of saving animals for the future.

    04/16/2024 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.

    04/16/2024 7:00 pm

    Biz Stream

    How combining tech and eyewear can make work easier for people with and without visual impairments.

    04/16/2024 7:30 pm

    Document 72 Hours

    Spends 72 hours at locations including shops, markets, parks, fishing ponds and shrines in Japan that serve as a window into the lives of ordinary people across the country's islands.

    04/16/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    04/16/2024 8:30 pm

    Science View

    Highlighting the cutting edge research, innovation, and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

    04/16/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    04/16/2024 9:30 pm

    Journeys in Japan

    Bill travels to Kyushu to visit the biggest shoyu factory, learn about shoyu brewery and try out some of shoyu types at the shop in Tenjin.

    04/16/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    04/16/2024 10:30 pm

    Dining with the Chef

    Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes from Chefs Saito and Rika, presenting their unique approach to cooking delicious Japanese food., featuring rolled pork roast with shiso and string bean salad.

    04/16/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/16/2024 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.

    04/16/2024 11:20 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: Homes.

    04/16/2024 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.

    04/16/2024 11:30 pm

    Deeper Look

    American democracy comes under the spotlight with the US Presidential election being held in November 2024. Democracy expert Larry Diamond, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, offers his opinion.

    04/16/2024 11:45 pm

    Dig More Japan!

    Taking a deeper look at how happiness can take different forms for different couples and exploring the various ways togetherness actively shape the lives of all humans on the planet.

    04/16/2024 11:55 pm

    The Seasons of Yamato

    A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, invoking the experience of each season.

    04/17/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2024 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.

    04/17/2024 12:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Senju in northeastern Tokyo developed 400 years ago as a post town providing lodging for travellers. Exploring this historic area and meeting the people and places at the heart of the community.

    04/17/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Cambodian mental health expert Chhim Sotheara tells us about his distinctly Asian methods of healing the many people said to be still suffering the psychological after-effects of the 1970s genocide.

    04/17/2024 1:30 am

    Ninja Truth

    Two men have been called the last ninja. While Fujita Seiko lived about a hundred years ago, Kawakami Jinichi is still alive in 2023. Traces their footsteps in order to get closer to the ninja truth.

    04/17/2024 1:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to kimono. Explore the unique culture behind them.

    04/17/2024 1:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware before metal powder such as gold is sprinkled and fixed on the surface.

    04/17/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2024 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.

    04/17/2024 2:30 am

    Frontrunners

    The thatched roofs found on traditional Japanese houses are declining in number, but Sagara Ikuya works hard to explore new possibilities, pass on his skills, and preserve the craft for the future.

    04/17/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    04/17/2024 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.

    04/17/2024 3:30 am

    Science View

    Highlighting the cutting edge research, innovation, and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

    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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