Schedules


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    05/01/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 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.

    05/01/2024 4:30 am

    Kabuki Kool

    Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.

    05/01/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Award-winning chef Jose Andres is the founder of World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organisation supporting people in disaster areas with fresh food. He shares his passion for humanitarian work.

    05/01/2024 5:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Explores one of the largest danshi, a type of housing complex, in Takashimadaira and speaks to members of the community.

    05/01/2024 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 6:15 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.

    05/01/2024 6:30 am

    Through the Kitchen Window

    Following the life of Junko who lives with her cat among the mountains of Nagano Prefecture. She runs a restaurant specialising in soybeans, and passes on her methods to the local children.

    05/01/2024 6:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This time, host Peter MacMillan explains words and expressions related to Japanese castles.

    05/01/2024 6:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at Zuiki Matsuri, a festival of floats that have been decorated with locally grown vegetables and parades in the streets during early October in gratitude of an abundant harvest.

    05/01/2024 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 7:15 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.

    05/01/2024 7:30 am

    Frontrunners

    Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society.

    05/01/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 8:15 am

    Cinematic Journey

    Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

    05/01/2024 8:30 am

    Kabuki Kool

    Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.

    05/01/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Ingrid Daubechies has collaborated with people from various fields to solve problems using innovative mathematical theory. Her recent art project was created to show that math is everywhere.

    05/01/2024 9:30 am

    Science View

    A look at a special type of laboratory-produced wood, potentially a revolutionary change to one of the fundamental components of a battery, the electrolyte substance used to store electricity.

    05/01/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 10:15 am

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with tall peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.

    05/01/2024 10:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Explores one of the largest danshi, a type of housing complex, in Takashimadaira and speaks to members of the community.

    05/01/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/01/2024 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.

    05/01/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Award-winning chef Jose Andres is the founder of World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organisation supporting people in disaster areas with fresh food. He shares his passion for humanitarian work.

    05/01/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

    05/01/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/01/2024 12:30 pm

    Through the Kitchen Window

    Following the life of Junko who lives with her cat among the mountains of Nagano Prefecture. She runs a restaurant specialising in soybeans, and passes on her methods to the local children.

    05/01/2024 12:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This time, host Peter MacMillan explains words and expressions related to Japanese castles.

    05/01/2024 12:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at Zuiki Matsuri, a festival of floats that have been decorated with locally grown vegetables and parades in the streets during early October in gratitude of an abundant harvest.

    05/01/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 1:15 pm

    Cinematic Journey

    Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.

    05/01/2024 1:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society.

    05/01/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 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.

    05/01/2024 2:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Gobo, or burdock root, may look like a piece of wood, but it is actually one of the most popular vegetables in Japan. Rich in dietary fibre, this root is said to improve both health and appearance.

    05/01/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 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.

    05/01/2024 3:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Explores one of the largest danshi, a type of housing complex, in Takashimadaira and speaks to members of the community.

    05/01/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Award-winning chef Jose Andres is the founder of World Central Kitchen, a non-profit organisation supporting people in disaster areas with fresh food. He shares his passion for humanitarian work.

    05/01/2024 4:30 pm

    Kabuki Kool

    Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.

    05/01/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 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.

    05/01/2024 5:30 pm

    Through the Kitchen Window

    Following the life of Junko who lives with her cat among the mountains of Nagano Prefecture. She runs a restaurant specialising in soybeans, and passes on her methods to the local children.

    05/01/2024 5:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This time, host Peter MacMillan explains words and expressions related to Japanese castles.

    05/01/2024 5:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at Zuiki Matsuri, a festival of floats that have been decorated with locally grown vegetables and parades in the streets during early October in gratitude of an abundant harvest.

    05/01/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/01/2024 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.

    05/01/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Ingrid Daubechies has collaborated with people from various fields to solve problems using innovative mathematical theory. Her recent art project was created to show that math is everywhere.

    05/01/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

    05/01/2024 7:00 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    Hamburgers aren't just quick and easy comfort food, they're an insightful economic indicator. A look at what rising burger prices says about the economy and what the secret sauce is for creating a virtuous cycle in Japan.

    05/01/2024 7:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society.

    05/01/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 8:18 pm

    MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

    Gataine Odori is a dance that depicts exhausting land reclamation work carried out in Omuta during the 19th century. A group of elderly women teach the dance to schoolchildren, and keep the story alive.

    05/01/2024 8:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Gobo, or burdock root, may look like a piece of wood, but it is actually one of the most popular vegetables in Japan. Rich in dietary fibre, this root is said to improve both health and appearance.

    05/01/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 9:18 pm

    Japan Sportscope

    This time Harry Sugiyama, the presenter, experiences SUP Yoga. SUP stands for Stand Up Paddle. It's Yoga on a surf-board floating on water. Harry and instructor show how to do Yoga on a board.

    05/01/2024 9:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Explores one of the largest danshi, a type of housing complex, in Takashimadaira and speaks to members of the community.

    05/01/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 10:18 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

    Technological advancement has allowed their cultivation ob bananas in snowy areas. Visiting a plantation in one of Japan's snowiest regions and checking out a wide variety of bananas at a wholesaler in Tokyo's Ota Market.

    05/01/2024 10:30 pm

    Through the Kitchen Window

    Following the life of Junko who lives with her cat among the mountains of Nagano Prefecture. She runs a restaurant specialising in soybeans, and passes on her methods to the local children.

    05/01/2024 10:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This time, host Peter MacMillan explains words and expressions related to Japanese castles.

    05/01/2024 10:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at Zuiki Matsuri, a festival of floats that have been decorated with locally grown vegetables and parades in the streets during early October in gratitude of an abundant harvest.

    05/01/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/01/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.

    05/01/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    The Jomon period lasted from around 13,000 BC to 300 BC. This society of hunter-gatherers cherished peace, cooperation and connection to the natural world. A look at the Sannai Maruyama site, where 6,000 years ago, a large settlement was established.

    05/01/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    In Hiroshima Bay, a local oyster farmer talks about the sustainability of the industry and the area's reputation for the flavourful shellfish.

    05/01/2024 11:30 pm

    Kabuki Kool

    Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.

    05/02/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 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.

    05/02/2024 12:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Due to a decline in attendance, Kyoto's Buddhist temples have been searching for ways to make Buddhist teachings more relevant to modern times in order to ensure the continuation of these places of worship.

    05/02/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. A look at how the war affected him and what music means to him.

    05/02/2024 1:30 am

    Design X Stories

    The pandemic led to a wide variety of projects that helped connect people and communities. Exploring some of the designs from that time that encouraged creative communication and new ways to live.

    05/02/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 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.

    05/02/2024 2:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, bustling street markets, historic sites, and much more. Considers the factors that have made this diverse urban environment so enduringly popular.

    05/02/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 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.

    05/02/2024 3:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Gobo, or burdock root, may look like a piece of wood, but it is actually one of the most popular vegetables in Japan. Rich in dietary fibre, this root is said to improve both health and appearance.

    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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