Schedules


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    05/02/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 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.

    05/02/2024 4:30 am

    Lunch ON!

    Itsuki, a third-grade boy, loves his swimming school coaches. He wrote to us wishing to join them for lunch. His wish came true; he had lunch with them after a special tour of their room.

    05/02/2024 4:55 am

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The hosts share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow and a healthy recipe for vegetarian chirashi sushi.

    05/02/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 5:15 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 5:30 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 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 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.

    05/02/2024 6:30 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 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 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.

    05/02/2024 7:30 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 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 8:15 am

    Cinematic Journey

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

    05/02/2024 8:30 am

    Lunch ON!

    Itsuki, a third-grade boy, loves his swimming school coaches. He wrote to us wishing to join them for lunch. His wish came true; he had lunch with them after a special tour of their room.

    05/02/2024 8:55 am

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The hosts share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow and a healthy recipe for vegetarian chirashi sushi.

    05/02/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Thai winemaker Visootha Lohitnavy is attracting attention from around the world for her authentic wine production in the tropics.

    05/02/2024 9:30 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.

    05/02/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 10:15 am

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations: Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mt Koya. These three locations are connected by a verdant pilgrims' path.

    05/02/2024 10:30 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 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/02/2024 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.

    05/02/2024 11:40 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 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession.

    05/02/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/02/2024 12:30 pm

    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 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 1:15 pm

    Cinematic Journey

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

    05/02/2024 1:30 pm

    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 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 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.

    05/02/2024 2:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    Hisatsu Orange Railway operates with support from the entire prefecture, including municipalities not serviced by the railway. Explores how they continue to function in this way as a regional means of transportation.

    05/02/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 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.

    05/02/2024 3:30 pm

    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 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 4:15 pm

    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 4:30 pm

    Lunch ON!

    Itsuki, a third-grade boy, loves his swimming school coaches. He wrote to us wishing to join them for lunch. His wish came true; he had lunch with them after a special tour of their room.

    05/02/2024 4:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The hosts share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow and a healthy recipe for vegetarian chirashi sushi.

    05/02/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 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.

    05/02/2024 5:30 pm

    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 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/02/2024 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.

    05/02/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Thai winemaker Visootha Lohitnavy is attracting attention from around the world for her authentic wine production in the tropics.

    05/02/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession.

    05/02/2024 7:00 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: singing synthesizers & solder.

    05/02/2024 7:30 pm

    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 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 8:18 pm

    MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

    A look into the training and preparations for the Onabare festival, which include parading a portable shrine through the streets and performing along the way.

    05/02/2024 8:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    Hisatsu Orange Railway operates with support from the entire prefecture, including municipalities not serviced by the railway. Explores how they continue to function in this way as a regional means of transportation.

    05/02/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 9:18 pm

    Japan Sportscope

    This time Haryy Sugiyama, the presenter, experiences driving a kart in Saitama Prefecture. Professional driver Mr. Tsukakoshi teaches him to drive and they show the pleasure of driving a kart.

    05/02/2024 9:30 pm

    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 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 10:18 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

    Concerned about the decline in global bee populations, urbanites take on rooftop beekeeping in Japan's capital. Also, visiting beekeeping sites responsible for precious honey varieties that are increasingly at risk.

    05/02/2024 10:30 pm

    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 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/02/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession.

    05/02/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    One of the greatest mysteries that archaeologists are trying to unveil is that of the stone circles. Ceremonial stone circles first appeared at the beginning of Jomon era. Hundreds of stone circles and stone features have cropped up all over Japan.

    05/02/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A birds-eye view of unique landscapes across Japan as well as intimate portraits of its inhabitants. Meeting a family in Okinawa Prefecture as they celebrate a festival dedicated to their ancestors.

    05/02/2024 11:30 pm

    Lunch ON!

    Itsuki, a third-grade boy, loves his swimming school coaches. He wrote to us wishing to join them for lunch. His wish came true; he had lunch with them after a special tour of their room.

    05/02/2024 11:55 pm

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    The hosts share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow and a healthy recipe for vegetarian chirashi sushi.

    05/03/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/03/2024 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.

    05/03/2024 12:30 am

    Asia Insight

    In India, looking for a marriage partner has long been a family affair, but with more women taking an active role in society, the method and priorities of the search are starting to change.

    05/03/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/03/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Noor Shaker, a former computer scientist, is determined to contribute her expertise to society. She is now using AI to tackle and improve the expensive, time-consuming process of drug discovery.

    05/03/2024 1:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Marc introduces a delicious salmon roll bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a popular yakitori bento. Bento Trip visits Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture to showcase the local ekiben: asari clam bento.

    05/03/2024 1:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Seki Masafumi and his wife Yuko make dye using various agricultural waste from farms in his home of Ibaraki Prefecture. In addition to reducing waste, their work aims to give a boost to local farmers.

    05/03/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/03/2024 2:10 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.

    05/03/2024 2:23 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

    Taking a look into Japan's love for takenoko, long-considered a spring delicacy in Japan. Takenoko are young bamboo sprouts that are pulled up during only a short period of time each year.

    05/03/2024 2:30 am

    Origami Magic

    Dr Origami teaches the kids how to make an easy-to-fold balloon rabbit with a single piece of origami paper.

    05/03/2024 2:45 am

    On the Wings

    Explores the beautiful sky of Japan from Narita to Kumamoto and experiences flying above the active volcanoes.

    05/03/2024 2:50 am

    MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

    Kagura is a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago. Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture has a hall dedicated to kagura performances and hosts 22 kagura troupes.

    05/03/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/03/2024 3:10 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.

    05/03/2024 3:23 am

    Design Museum Japan

    Shibata Fumie learns how kaiki, a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.

    05/03/2024 3:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    Hisatsu Orange Railway operates with support from the entire prefecture, including municipalities not serviced by the railway. Explores how they continue to function in this way as a regional means of transportation.

    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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