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    06/23/2024 3:50 am

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    An old man frees a crane caught in a trap and later finds a beautiful girl asking for shelter during a big snowstorm upon returning home.

    06/23/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 4:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    A unique walking-eye view of the greatest cities around the globe. Featuring chats with locals and enjoying encounters that only strolling the city streets can bring.

    06/23/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 5:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    For over five centuries, people near Lake Suwa have welcomed and recorded an annual phenomenon, a bridge of ice that forms in the winter. However, warmer weather is threatening this time-honoured tradition.

    06/23/2024 5:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Highlighting the children who gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

    06/23/2024 5:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Join two mountain bikers on an adventurous tour as they explore the hidden charms of the vast pristine forest of Akan, discovering views and wildlife not encountered in the city.

    06/23/2024 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 6:10 am

    The H3 Rocket: Flight After Failure

    Among the global race for large rocket development, Japan's most advanced rocket has finally taken flight. Looking into the year-long battle of the engineers who overcame its initial failure.

    06/23/2024 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 7:10 am

    Mikoda Morning Market: Morioka's Kitchen

    The Mikoda Morning Market has been known as "Morioka's kitchen" for almost 50 years. But it is not only the fresh produce that warms the hearts of customers even on chilly mornings.

    06/23/2024 7:37 am

    Nun's Cookbook

    The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple prepare shinoda rolls with taro stalks, a simple autumn dish.

    06/23/2024 7:40 am

    Origami Magic

    Explores the work of a Finnish artist who creates Japanese samurai and knight origami and a Japanese artist with expertise in folding Japanese Buddhist statues.

    06/23/2024 7:55 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

    06/23/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 8:10 am

    Cycle Around Japan Highlights

    Limited in where they could go during the pandemic, cyclists head out by themselves on selfie rides to show people the areas where they live. This time, James Hobbs is taking the viewer around Iwate.

    06/23/2024 8:40 am

    Little Charo

    The adventures of Charo, a Japanese dog who finds himself lost in New York City and decides to find his way back home.

    06/23/2024 8:50 am

    Japanology Plus mini

    For hundreds of years, Japanese have used name stamps, known as hanko, to prove their identity. People use stamps in everyday situations, such as receiving a parcel, and in formal contexts, such as business transactions.

    06/23/2024 8:55 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Discover the nature-rich side of Tokyo. Kitties favourite spots include: a small shrine in a forest, a box bed at a horseback riding club, and the top of their owners beloved cars!

    06/23/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 9:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    For over five centuries, people near Lake Suwa have welcomed and recorded an annual phenomenon, a bridge of ice that forms in the winter. However, warmer weather is threatening this time-honoured tradition.

    06/23/2024 9:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Highlighting the children who gather at the street corners where Jizo statues stand for lively festivities. People pray for the health and success of their children during this cornerstone of faith.

    06/23/2024 9:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Join two mountain bikers on an adventurous tour as they explore the hidden charms of the vast pristine forest of Akan, discovering views and wildlife not encountered in the city.

    06/23/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 10:10 am

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    Returning to Tokyo's Tama River Triangle to search for an unassuming bird that is rumoured to possess an incredible skill. Cameras seek to capture the moment a nest is sewn up tight.

    06/23/2024 10:35 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful scenery of Seto Inland Sea, located in between Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu.

    06/23/2024 10:40 am

    Listen to the Earth

    Explores what earthquakes are, the meaning behind their magnitudes, what causes them and the best ways to prepare for them.

    06/23/2024 10:50 am

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    An old man frees a crane caught in a trap and later finds a beautiful girl asking for shelter during a big snowstorm upon returning home.

    06/23/2024 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 11:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    A unique walking-eye view of the greatest cities around the globe. Featuring chats with locals and enjoying encounters that only strolling the city streets can bring.

    06/23/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 12:10 pm

    The H3 Rocket: Flight After Failure

    Among the global race for large rocket development, Japan's most advanced rocket has finally taken flight. Looking into the year-long battle of the engineers who overcame its initial failure.

    06/23/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 1:10 pm

    Mikoda Morning Market: Morioka's Kitchen

    The Mikoda Morning Market has been known as "Morioka's kitchen" for almost 50 years. But it is not only the fresh produce that warms the hearts of customers even on chilly mornings.

    06/23/2024 1:37 pm

    Nun's Cookbook

    The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple prepare shinoda rolls with taro stalks, a simple autumn dish.

    06/23/2024 1:40 pm

    Origami Magic

    Explores the work of a Finnish artist who creates Japanese samurai and knight origami and a Japanese artist with expertise in folding Japanese Buddhist statues.

    06/23/2024 1:55 pm

    National Parks of Japan

    Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

    06/23/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 2:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    Returning to Tokyo's Tama River Triangle to search for an unassuming bird that is rumoured to possess an incredible skill. Cameras seek to capture the moment a nest is sewn up tight.

    06/23/2024 2:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful scenery of Seto Inland Sea, located in between Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu.

    06/23/2024 2:40 pm

    Listen to the Earth

    Explores what earthquakes are, the meaning behind their magnitudes, what causes them and the best ways to prepare for them.

    06/23/2024 2:50 pm

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    An old man frees a crane caught in a trap and later finds a beautiful girl asking for shelter during a big snowstorm upon returning home.

    06/23/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 3:10 pm

    Ohzora Kimishima

    singer-songwriter Ohzora Kimishima brings a special ensemble he formed with friends that features Shuta Nishida (Gt) Kazuki Arai (Ba) and Shun Ishiwaka (Dr), as well as guest vocalists ermhoi and Kuro.

    06/23/2024 3:40 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring It Can't Be Done!

    06/23/2024 3:45 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Accelerate your Japanese language skills and learn to support a subordinate.

    06/23/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 4:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    A unique walking-eye view of the greatest cities around the globe. Featuring chats with locals and enjoying encounters that only strolling the city streets can bring.

    06/23/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 5:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    Yoshino Akira explains the story behind the batteries of smartphones and laptops; Hamano Kazuhiro shares how dust collectors are made to keep workers safe.

    06/23/2024 5:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the not-so-distant future. Taking a look at Japan's technology attempting to address issues surrounding water scarcity.

    06/23/2024 5:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Discover the nature-rich side of Tokyo. Kitties favourite spots include: a small shrine in a forest, a box bed at a horseback riding club, and the top of their owners beloved cars!

    06/23/2024 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 6:10 pm

    The H3 Rocket: Flight After Failure

    Among the global race for large rocket development, Japan's most advanced rocket has finally taken flight. Looking into the year-long battle of the engineers who overcame its initial failure.

    06/23/2024 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 7:10 pm

    Mikoda Morning Market: Morioka's Kitchen

    The Mikoda Morning Market has been known as "Morioka's kitchen" for almost 50 years. But it is not only the fresh produce that warms the hearts of customers even on chilly mornings.

    06/23/2024 7:37 pm

    Nun's Cookbook

    The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple prepare shinoda rolls with taro stalks, a simple autumn dish.

    06/23/2024 7:40 pm

    Origami Magic

    Explores the work of a Finnish artist who creates Japanese samurai and knight origami and a Japanese artist with expertise in folding Japanese Buddhist statues.

    06/23/2024 7:55 pm

    National Parks of Japan

    Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

    06/23/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 8:10 pm

    Ohzora Kimishima

    singer-songwriter Ohzora Kimishima brings a special ensemble he formed with friends that features Shuta Nishida (Gt) Kazuki Arai (Ba) and Shun Ishiwaka (Dr), as well as guest vocalists ermhoi and Kuro.

    06/23/2024 8:40 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Accelerate your Japanese language skills and learn to support a subordinate.

    06/23/2024 8:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Discover the nature-rich side of Tokyo. Kitties favourite spots include: a small shrine in a forest, a box bed at a horseback riding club, and the top of their owners beloved cars!

    06/23/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 9:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    Returning to Tokyo's Tama River Triangle to search for an unassuming bird that is rumoured to possess an incredible skill. Cameras seek to capture the moment a nest is sewn up tight.

    06/23/2024 9:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful scenery of Seto Inland Sea, located in between Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu.

    06/23/2024 9:40 pm

    Listen to the Earth

    Explores what earthquakes are, the meaning behind their magnitudes, what causes them and the best ways to prepare for them.

    06/23/2024 9:50 pm

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    An old man frees a crane caught in a trap and later finds a beautiful girl asking for shelter during a big snowstorm upon returning home.

    06/23/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 10:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    Yoshino Akira explains the story behind the batteries of smartphones and laptops; Hamano Kazuhiro shares how dust collectors are made to keep workers safe.

    06/23/2024 10:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the not-so-distant future. Taking a look at Japan's technology attempting to address issues surrounding water scarcity.

    06/23/2024 10:55 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring It Can't Be Done!

    06/23/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/23/2024 11:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    A unique walking-eye view of the greatest cities around the globe. Featuring chats with locals and enjoying encounters that only strolling the city streets can bring.

    06/24/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/24/2024 12:10 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.

    06/24/2024 12:23 am

    Chatroom Japan

    A monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country, and he believes it is his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.

    06/24/2024 12:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    The viewer meets Uganda-born Kalule Deogratius who teaches English at a middle school in Nagano, Japan, and Vietnamese Nguyen Cong Quoc who works at a mandarin orange farm in Ehime.

    06/24/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/24/2024 1:10 am

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Shimizu Daisuke presents the beauty of Noshima Island through time-lapse footage and explores the location's history.

    06/24/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Photojournalist Sasaki Ko travelled to wartime Ukraine alone and eventually made his way to the frontlines, capturing human moments along the way. He talks about what he saw on the ground in Ukraine.

    06/24/2024 1:30 am

    Learn Japanese From the News

    A TV programme helping the viewer learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. The viewer will learn not only Japanese expressions, but also the latest situation of Japan.

    06/24/2024 1:40 am

    Easy Japanese

    Learn the type of adjective that end with `na' and enjoy more ways expressing your impressions of something.

    06/24/2024 1:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    For people who have had a meal they'll never forget, asking people with international roots living in Japan to tell the viewer about the flavours that will forever remain in their hearts.

    06/24/2024 1:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    In a small mountain town, Matsuba Tomi runs an inn built from scrap material and discarded items. Exploring a year in the life of a folk house inn, a space to enjoy the bounty of nature.

    06/24/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/24/2024 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.

    06/24/2024 2:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Nagasaki Kaido is a road leading north-east out of Nagasaki City, through the neighbouring Saga Prefecture, that ends 223km later in Kokura in the north of Fukuoka Prefecture.

    06/24/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/24/2024 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.

    06/24/2024 3:30 am

    Ohzora Kimishima

    singer-songwriter Ohzora Kimishima brings a special ensemble he formed with friends that features Shuta Nishida (Gt) Kazuki Arai (Ba) and Shun Ishiwaka (Dr), as well as guest vocalists ermhoi and Kuro.

    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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