Schedules


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    05/27/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 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.

    05/27/2024 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Featuring all top-division bouts from May 26, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/27/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Watanabe Kankolongo Sayaka is helping asylum-seekers in Japan, a country with a low refugee acceptance rate. Her organisation helps match them with jobs that utilise their specialist skills.

    05/27/2024 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    On this episode, we meet American Jerry Martin, an author of children's books based in Saitama, and Daniel Muivakitonyi from Kenya, a running instructor in Tokyo.

    05/27/2024 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.

    05/27/2024 6:30 am

    Learn Japanese From the News

    After a major earthquake struck Taiwan in April, there were calls in Japan for donations to help Taiwanese people. The keyword on social media was ongaeshi, the idea of repaying someone's kindness.

    05/27/2024 6:40 am

    Easy Japanese

    Teaches a lesson on a verb with te mitai desu, which means to want to do something that one has never done before.

    05/27/2024 6:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    Japanese fermented foods have a long history, but sake and miso producers face problems as eating habits change. A 'fermentation designer' is aiming to bring Japan's fermented culture to the world.

    05/27/2024 6:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    A look at the multilingual portal, providing answers to questions in a variety of languages.

    05/27/2024 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.

    05/27/2024 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

    05/27/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/27/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/27/2024 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An artist in Okayama Prefecture shares how he uses local clay to create a new kind of pottery for everyday use that builds on the traditions of Bizen ware.

    05/27/2024 8:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Featuring all top-division bouts from May 26, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

    05/27/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/27/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Mori Toshiko talks about her work in the world of architecture and how she helps serving society while respecting the environment.

    05/27/2024 9:30 am

    Tiny Desk Concerts Japan

    In recent years, the world has fallen in love with Japanese city pop, and KIRINJI is riding that wave with its complex and unique urban sounds.

    05/27/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    05/27/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/27/2024 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    On this episode, we meet American Jerry Martin, an author of children's books based in Saitama, and Daniel Muivakitonyi from Kenya, a running instructor in Tokyo.

    05/27/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/27/2024 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.

    05/27/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Watanabe Kankolongo Sayaka is helping asylum-seekers in Japan, a country with a low refugee acceptance rate. Her organisation helps match them with jobs that utilise their specialist skills.

    05/27/2024 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.

    05/27/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/27/2024 12:30 pm

    Learn Japanese From the News

    After a major earthquake struck Taiwan in April, there were calls in Japan for donations to help Taiwanese people. The keyword on social media was ongaeshi, the idea of repaying someone's kindness.

    05/27/2024 12:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Teaches a lesson on a verb with te mitai desu, which means to want to do something that one has never done before.

    05/27/2024 12:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Japanese fermented foods have a long history, but sake and miso producers face problems as eating habits change. A 'fermentation designer' is aiming to bring Japan's fermented culture to the world.

    05/27/2024 12:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    A look at the multilingual portal, providing answers to questions in a variety of languages.

    05/27/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 1:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/27/2024 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

    05/27/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 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.

    05/27/2024 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. Focusing on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.

    05/27/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 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.

    05/27/2024 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    On this episode, we meet American Jerry Martin, an author of children's books based in Saitama, and Daniel Muivakitonyi from Kenya, a running instructor in Tokyo.

    05/27/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Watanabe Kankolongo Sayaka is helping asylum-seekers in Japan, a country with a low refugee acceptance rate. Her organisation helps match them with jobs that utilise their specialist skills.

    05/27/2024 4:30 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Visits Niigata, one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots, and explores the diversity of its famous dish.

    05/27/2024 4:45 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Taking a look at Niigata's Sanjo City which is considered by many to be the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces a vast array of different ramen utensils.

    05/27/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 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.

    05/27/2024 5:30 pm

    Learn Japanese From the News

    After a major earthquake struck Taiwan in April, there were calls in Japan for donations to help Taiwanese people. The keyword on social media was ongaeshi, the idea of repaying someone's kindness.

    05/27/2024 5:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Teaches a lesson on a verb with te mitai desu, which means to want to do something that one has never done before.

    05/27/2024 5:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Japanese fermented foods have a long history, but sake and miso producers face problems as eating habits change. A 'fermentation designer' is aiming to bring Japan's fermented culture to the world.

    05/27/2024 5:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    A look at the multilingual portal, providing answers to questions in a variety of languages.

    05/27/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    05/27/2024 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.

    05/27/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Mori Toshiko talks about her work in the world of architecture and how she helps serving society while respecting the environment.

    05/27/2024 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.

    05/27/2024 7:00 pm

    Hometown Stories

    Through a variety of programs, a Japanese organisation enables a broad range of participants to learn more about the universe and themselves.

    05/27/2024 7:27 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing masu at the end of a verb with mashoo. Torimasu becomes torimashoo.

    05/27/2024 7:30 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Kyoto's braided cords came into their own as fashion accessories for the nobility, 1,000 years ago. Elegant and practical, they were highly prized, and used in religious and formal settings.

    05/27/2024 7:35 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    A mother and her two daughters go treasure hunting for maple trees in Shimukappu. Their goal is to obtain the syrup the trees produce. They also make traditional sweets from freshly-made maple syrup.

    05/27/2024 7:50 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. Examining various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, a look at lacquer.

    05/27/2024 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An artist in Okayama Prefecture shares how he uses local clay to create a new kind of pottery for everyday use that builds on the traditions of Bizen ware.

    05/27/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/27/2024 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. Focusing on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.

    05/27/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/27/2024 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    On this episode, we meet American Jerry Martin, an author of children's books based in Saitama, and Daniel Muivakitonyi from Kenya, a running instructor in Tokyo.

    05/27/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    05/27/2024 10:30 pm

    Learn Japanese From the News

    After a major earthquake struck Taiwan in April, there were calls in Japan for donations to help Taiwanese people. The keyword on social media was ongaeshi, the idea of repaying someone's kindness.

    05/27/2024 10:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Teaches a lesson on a verb with te mitai desu, which means to want to do something that one has never done before.

    05/27/2024 10:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Japanese fermented foods have a long history, but sake and miso producers face problems as eating habits change. A 'fermentation designer' is aiming to bring Japan's fermented culture to the world.

    05/27/2024 10:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    A look at the multilingual portal, providing answers to questions in a variety of languages.

    05/27/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/27/2024 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.

    05/27/2024 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.

    05/27/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An artist in Okayama Prefecture shares how he uses local clay to create a new kind of pottery for everyday use that builds on the traditions of Bizen ware.

    05/27/2024 11:30 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Visits Niigata, one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots, and explores the diversity of its famous dish.

    05/27/2024 11:45 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Taking a look at Niigata's Sanjo City which is considered by many to be the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces a vast array of different ramen utensils.

    05/28/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/28/2024 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.

    05/28/2024 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Kyle Card visits the abundant hot springs in Taketa (Oita Pref.) and finds a new style of onsen therapeutics.

    05/28/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/28/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    John Kaizan Neptune is one of the world's leading players of the shakuhachi, a type of Japanese bamboo flute. He talks about making his own instruments and what the shakuhachi can teach us about life.

    05/28/2024 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Featured recipes include spoon-moulded sushi and a spinach and shimeji salad.

    05/28/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/28/2024 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.

    05/28/2024 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    Spending 72 hours at a garden with seasonal flowers and a clear view of the sky on the roof of a hospital in Ochanomizu, Tokyo. Patients and family members stop by this peaceful garden.

    05/28/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    05/28/2024 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.

    05/28/2024 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. Focusing on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.

    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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