Schedules


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    05/15/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 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.

    05/15/2024 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 14, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/15/2024 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.

    05/15/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Modern dancer David Leventhal co-created a dance programme for people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty years later, numerous studies have shown that dancing slows progression of the condition.

    05/15/2024 5:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. Come along and see why the area is known for used books, musical instruments, and curry.

    05/15/2024 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.

    05/15/2024 6:30 am

    Ninja Truth

    Looking at how ninja used the distinctive swords they carried and trying out mizugumo, a device that allowed ninja to seemingly walk across moats, to see if it really works.

    05/15/2024 6:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    Peter MacMillan introduces words that relate to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.

    05/15/2024 6:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.

    05/15/2024 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.

    05/15/2024 7:30 am

    Frontrunners

    Meeting salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.

    05/15/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/15/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/15/2024 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    Showcases various places in Japan on an aerial journey. With extensive stretch of islands, the bird's-eye view of the country portrays various types of landscape and ways of life.

    05/15/2024 8:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 14, Day 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/15/2024 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.

    05/15/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/15/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Thanks to Tinia's innovative approach, her eight-employee urban start-up in Brooklyn, New York, provides safe and nutritious fresh produce with no environmental impact.

    05/15/2024 9:30 am

    Science View

    All animals need sleep. Explore why and how it evolved. Also meet the developer of the AI Suitcase that helps the visually impaired walk more freely.

    05/15/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/15/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/15/2024 10:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. Come along and see why the area is known for used books, musical instruments, and curry.

    05/15/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/15/2024 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.

    05/15/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Modern dancer David Leventhal co-created a dance programme for people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty years later, numerous studies have shown that dancing slows progression of the condition.

    05/15/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. We investigate what kind of artistic statement was he trying to make.

    05/15/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/15/2024 12:30 pm

    Ninja Truth

    Looking at how ninja used the distinctive swords they carried and trying out mizugumo, a device that allowed ninja to seemingly walk across moats, to see if it really works.

    05/15/2024 12:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    Peter MacMillan introduces words that relate to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.

    05/15/2024 12:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.

    05/15/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/15/2024 1:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Meeting salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.

    05/15/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 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.

    05/15/2024 2:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Known to the world as panko, Japanese breadcrumbs are made by breaking apart fresh loaves of bread. A look at the wide breadth of Japan's crunchy, juicy and truly unique fried food culture.

    05/15/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 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.

    05/15/2024 3:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. Come along and see why the area is known for used books, musical instruments, and curry.

    05/15/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Modern dancer David Leventhal co-created a dance programme for people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty years later, numerous studies have shown that dancing slows progression of the condition.

    05/15/2024 4:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 15, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/15/2024 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The host gives an in-depth view of the long-standing history and the making of the Sagari belt cords worn by wrestlers during combat.

    05/15/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 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.

    05/15/2024 5:30 pm

    Ninja Truth

    Looking at how ninja used the distinctive swords they carried and trying out mizugumo, a device that allowed ninja to seemingly walk across moats, to see if it really works.

    05/15/2024 5:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    Peter MacMillan introduces words that relate to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.

    05/15/2024 5:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.

    05/15/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/15/2024 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.

    05/15/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Thanks to Tinia's innovative approach, her eight-employee urban start-up in Brooklyn, New York, provides safe and nutritious fresh produce with no environmental impact.

    05/15/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. We investigate what kind of artistic statement was he trying to make.

    05/15/2024 7:00 pm

    Jane Birkin: A Japan Love Story

    Artist and style icon Jane Birkin was devoted to empowering the survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Even after her passing in 2023, her legacy lives on in their hearts.

    05/15/2024 7:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Meeting salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.

    05/15/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/15/2024 8:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Known to the world as panko, Japanese breadcrumbs are made by breaking apart fresh loaves of bread. A look at the wide breadth of Japan's crunchy, juicy and truly unique fried food culture.

    05/15/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/15/2024 9:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. Come along and see why the area is known for used books, musical instruments, and curry.

    05/15/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/15/2024 10:30 pm

    Ninja Truth

    Looking at how ninja used the distinctive swords they carried and trying out mizugumo, a device that allowed ninja to seemingly walk across moats, to see if it really works.

    05/15/2024 10:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    Peter MacMillan introduces words that relate to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.

    05/15/2024 10:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.

    05/15/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/15/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. We investigate what kind of artistic statement was he trying to make.

    05/15/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Explores the history and legacy of the Seto Inland Sea, with time-lapse footage.

    05/15/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    Showcases various places in Japan on an aerial journey. With extensive stretch of islands, the bird's-eye view of the country portrays various types of landscape and ways of life.

    05/15/2024 11:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 15, Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/15/2024 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The host gives an in-depth view of the long-standing history and the making of the Sagari belt cords worn by wrestlers during combat.

    05/16/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2024 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.

    05/16/2024 12:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Many centuries ago, Japan's imperial court used cloth dyed with the colours of prayer, many of which are lost to time. Some today are fascinated with these forgotten colours and are attempting to revive them.

    05/16/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    An interview with Nalutporn Krairiksh, a Thai journalist who has established ThisAble, a website to support the rights of people with disabilities.

    05/16/2024 1:30 am

    Design X Stories

    Creative minds behind various products talk about an effort to help customers make their own choices of goods with customisation options.

    05/16/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2024 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.

    05/16/2024 2:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    Japanese honeybees are wild and difficult to farm, but the multifloral honey they produce has a rich and complex flavour. A look at caring for these creatures and examining their surprising behaviour.

    05/16/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/16/2024 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.

    05/16/2024 3:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Known to the world as panko, Japanese breadcrumbs are made by breaking apart fresh loaves of bread. A look at the wide breadth of Japan's crunchy, juicy and truly unique fried food culture.

    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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