Schedules


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    06/28/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 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.

    06/28/2024 4:30 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.

    06/28/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Steve Pateman, president of the British Sumo Federation, aims to make sumo more accessible by making the lessons free at his gym. He shares his opinions on how sumo can change lives.

    06/28/2024 5:30 am

    Asia Insight

    Explores a job-hunting hotel in Shanghai where young people pay to stay to seek the opportunity and get a job after their graduation.

    06/28/2024 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.

    06/28/2024 6:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Fun and easy bento recipes with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker, as they each use ketchup in their creations. Plus, from Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.

    06/28/2024 6:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Chiba is known for peanuts, and leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that is eco-friendly, durable, and very versatile.

    06/28/2024 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.

    06/28/2024 7:30 am

    Treasure Box Japan: Iwate

    As part of Motsuji Temple's annual January festival, a torch lighting ritual is held for purification, followed by a competition over a lucky bag, and some mochi rice cake tossing for good luck.

    06/28/2024 7:35 am

    Treasure Box Japan: Iwate

    A cultural museum offers regional tradition workshops and grows rice on its nature-rich property, creating opportunities to pick and eat seasonal wild vegetables.

    06/28/2024 7:40 am

    My Street Piano

    Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. A piano was placed at a park for a limited period. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    06/28/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    06/28/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    06/28/2024 8:23 am

    Chatroom Japan

    Following a Brazilian woman living in Japan who is trying to promote a music video she made for kids about sexual abuse, all while navigating the differences between the two cultures.

    06/28/2024 8:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    Three days in the life of...Stay in one location for 72 hours, catching glimpses into people's lives as they open up and share.

    06/28/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    06/28/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Bill Kramer, former director at the Academy Museum, discusses his achievements and leadership experience.

    06/28/2024 9:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    Oigawa Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture was the first to revive steam locomotives in Japan. A look at how the company has continued to operate despite typhoon damage and the pandemic.

    06/28/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    06/28/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    06/28/2024 10:30 am

    Asia Insight

    Explores a job-hunting hotel in Shanghai where young people pay to stay to seek the opportunity and get a job after their graduation.

    06/28/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    06/28/2024 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.

    06/28/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Steve Pateman, president of the British Sumo Federation, aims to make sumo more accessible by making the lessons free at his gym. He shares his opinions on how sumo can change lives.

    06/28/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together on the veranda outside of a house, attending to a rooster. We investigate what the pair could be up to.

    06/28/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    06/28/2024 12:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Fun and easy bento recipes with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker, as they each use ketchup in their creations. Plus, from Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.

    06/28/2024 12:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Chiba is known for peanuts, and leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that is eco-friendly, durable, and very versatile.

    06/28/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 1:15 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.

    06/28/2024 1:30 pm

    Treasure Box Japan: Iwate

    As part of Motsuji Temple's annual January festival, a torch lighting ritual is held for purification, followed by a competition over a lucky bag, and some mochi rice cake tossing for good luck.

    06/28/2024 1:35 pm

    Treasure Box Japan: Iwate

    A cultural museum offers regional tradition workshops and grows rice on its nature-rich property, creating opportunities to pick and eat seasonal wild vegetables.

    06/28/2024 1:40 pm

    My Street Piano

    Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. A piano was placed at a park for a limited period. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    06/28/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 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.

    06/28/2024 2:30 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    It has long been clear that saying girls should... represents an outdated attempt to force females into stereotyped roles. We hear from some young people who have suffered from gender prejudice.

    06/28/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 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.

    06/28/2024 3:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    Explores a job-hunting hotel in Shanghai where young people pay to stay to seek the opportunity and get a job after their graduation.

    06/28/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Steve Pateman, president of the British Sumo Federation, aims to make sumo more accessible by making the lessons free at his gym. He shares his opinions on how sumo can change lives.

    06/28/2024 4:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Monbetsu Atsushi is a cultural and wildlife advocate working to preserve Hokkaido's traditional Ainu culture through ancient practices, including hunting and forest management.

    06/28/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 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.

    06/28/2024 5:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Fun and easy bento recipes with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker, as they each use ketchup in their creations. Plus, from Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.

    06/28/2024 5:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Chiba is known for peanuts, and leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that is eco-friendly, durable, and very versatile.

    06/28/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    06/28/2024 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.

    06/28/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Bill Kramer, former director at the Academy Museum, discusses his achievements and leadership experience.

    06/28/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together on the veranda outside of a house, attending to a rooster. We investigate what the pair could be up to.

    06/28/2024 7:00 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    While immune checkpoint inhibitors can improve cancer survival rates, they only work in about 20 to 30 percent of patients. We interview Japanese researchers who are trying to overcome this challenge.

    06/28/2024 7:30 pm

    Treasure Box Japan: Iwate

    As part of Motsuji Temple's annual January festival, a torch lighting ritual is held for purification, followed by a competition over a lucky bag, and some mochi rice cake tossing for good luck.

    06/28/2024 7:35 pm

    Treasure Box Japan: Iwate

    A cultural museum offers regional tradition workshops and grows rice on its nature-rich property, creating opportunities to pick and eat seasonal wild vegetables.

    06/28/2024 7:40 pm

    My Street Piano

    Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, is an olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. A piano was placed at a park for a limited period. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.

    06/28/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    06/28/2024 8:30 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    It has long been clear that saying girls should... represents an outdated attempt to force females into stereotyped roles. We hear from some young people who have suffered from gender prejudice.

    06/28/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    06/28/2024 9:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    Explores a job-hunting hotel in Shanghai where young people pay to stay to seek the opportunity and get a job after their graduation.

    06/28/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    06/28/2024 10:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Fun and easy bento recipes with Marc and special guest Watanabe Akiko, a popular bento maker, as they each use ketchup in their creations. Plus, from Shodoshima, a warigo bento for watching farmer's kabuki.

    06/28/2024 10:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Chiba is known for peanuts, and leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that is eco-friendly, durable, and very versatile.

    06/28/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/28/2024 11:10 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    Following a Brazilian woman living in Japan who is trying to promote a music video she made for kids about sexual abuse, all while navigating the differences between the two cultures.

    06/28/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together on the veranda outside of a house, attending to a rooster. We investigate what the pair could be up to.

    06/28/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    The filmmaker sheds light on various aspects of the Ainu, indigenous people of northern Japan, including their culture, traditions, and housing.

    06/28/2024 11:25 pm

    Japanology Plus mini

    Forty per cent of the motor vehicles in Japan are ultra-compact `kei' cars. These light vehicles are manoeuvrable, practical and cost-efficient. Tiny `kei' pickup trucks, known as `keitora', are especially common in rural Japan.

    06/28/2024 11:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Kailene Falls interviews Japanese melon farmers to learn more about the sweet and versatile fruit.

    06/29/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/29/2024 12:10 am

    The Unknown Master of Restoration

    Mayuyama Koji is an art restorer who works with antique dealers and museums nationwide. His unique skills allow him to flawlessly restore broken works to their former conditions, earning him the nickname `God Hand'.

    06/29/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/29/2024 1:10 am

    Sominsai

    2024 saw the end of Sominsai, a festival in which men in loinclothes plunge into freezing water, enveloped in smoke, and jostle through the night to grasp a lucky sack as a form of prayer.

    06/29/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/29/2024 2:10 am

    The Professionals

    Narcotics agents are drug crime specialists who can never reveal their names or faces. They protect everyday life, fighting an unseen battle back and forth on the frontline.

    06/29/2024 2:55 am

    Dining with the Chef Mini

    Featured recipe: Buttered Mackerel with Ponzu/ Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques in five minutes!

    06/29/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/29/2024 3:10 am

    Today's Close-Up

    It has long been clear that saying girls should... represents an outdated attempt to force females into stereotyped roles. We hear from some young people who have suffered from gender prejudice.

    06/29/2024 3:40 am

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

    Rockie and her friends get their hands on a new gadget used for talking to strangers faraway. However, they later sense something that is not right about it.

    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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