Schedules


    📅



    06/30/2024 3:50 am

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    Introduces traditional folk tales that have been told and loved in Japan for centuries. Presents the stories with the rich expressiveness of one-person performances, enhanced by illustrations that bring the tales to life.

    06/30/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 4:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    Passy, an exclusive residential area in Paris, is home to a number of famous people. Known for its landmarks and museums, visiting Maison de Balzac, a piano restorer's workshop, and Bois de Boulogne.

    06/30/2024 4:52 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and is also an active volcano about 100 kilometres southwest of Tokyo. A look at the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji through time-lapse photography.

    06/30/2024 4:55 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

    06/30/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 5:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    In a mountain community in northeastern Japan, a 21-year-old man has decided to become the first successor of a traditional local Kagura dance in 50 years. Following him as he prepares for his debut.

    06/30/2024 5:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and `wa taberaremasen'.

    06/30/2024 5:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at Kyoto and its more than 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues and highlighting the sculptors that breathe new life into these artisanally made objects of worship.

    06/30/2024 5:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    A travel show focused on the great nature of Japan's northern land, Hokkaido. The host visits a variety of exquisite locations and presents a wealth of great images from the NHK archives.

    06/30/2024 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 6:10 am

    Decommissioning Fukushima 2024: Roadmap on the Brink

    A look at how, thirteen years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads.

    06/30/2024 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 7:10 am

    NHK Documentary

    Yusuke Takahashi explains the imporantance of the sustainability and how to turn wastes and rags into a premium product.

    06/30/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 8:10 am

    Cycle Around Japan Highlights

    On Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea, islanders utilise the strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities like sweet onions, handmade noodles, and seaweed.

    06/30/2024 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.

    06/30/2024 8:50 am

    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.

    06/30/2024 8:55 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Visiting the southern island paradise of Taketomi Island in Okinawa, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights, and taking a look at exactly how they get home once the rolling tide comes in.

    06/30/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 9:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    In a mountain community in northeastern Japan, a 21-year-old man has decided to become the first successor of a traditional local Kagura dance in 50 years. Following him as he prepares for his debut.

    06/30/2024 9:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and `wa taberaremasen'.

    06/30/2024 9:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at Kyoto and its more than 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues and highlighting the sculptors that breathe new life into these artisanally made objects of worship.

    06/30/2024 9:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    A travel show focused on the great nature of Japan's northern land, Hokkaido. The host visits a variety of exquisite locations and presents a wealth of great images from the NHK archives.

    06/30/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 10:10 am

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    A remote Japanese island holds a horrifying secret: bird-hunting praying mantises. While the Darwin crew set out, word comes of an equally eerie rumour they couldn't have bargained for: mantis zombies.

    06/30/2024 10:35 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful scenery of Kamikochi, the camping destination where travellers from all over the globe come to experience the environment.

    06/30/2024 10:40 am

    Listen to the Earth

    Explains the causes of volcanic eruptions and how to stay safe during an eruption.

    06/30/2024 10:50 am

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    Introduces traditional folk tales that have been told and loved in Japan for centuries. Presents the stories with the rich expressiveness of one-person performances, enhanced by illustrations that bring the tales to life.

    06/30/2024 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 11:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    Passy, an exclusive residential area in Paris, is home to a number of famous people. Known for its landmarks and museums, visiting Maison de Balzac, a piano restorer's workshop, and Bois de Boulogne.

    06/30/2024 11:52 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and is also an active volcano about 100 kilometres southwest of Tokyo. A look at the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji through time-lapse photography.

    06/30/2024 11:55 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

    06/30/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 12:10 pm

    Decommissioning Fukushima 2024: Roadmap on the Brink

    A look at how, thirteen years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads.

    06/30/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 1:10 pm

    NHK Documentary

    Yusuke Takahashi explains the imporantance of the sustainability and how to turn wastes and rags into a premium product.

    06/30/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 2:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    A remote Japanese island holds a horrifying secret: bird-hunting praying mantises. While the Darwin crew set out, word comes of an equally eerie rumour they couldn't have bargained for: mantis zombies.

    06/30/2024 2:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful scenery of Kamikochi, the camping destination where travellers from all over the globe come to experience the environment.

    06/30/2024 2:40 pm

    Listen to the Earth

    Explains the causes of volcanic eruptions and how to stay safe during an eruption.

    06/30/2024 2:50 pm

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    Introduces traditional folk tales that have been told and loved in Japan for centuries. Presents the stories with the rich expressiveness of one-person performances, enhanced by illustrations that bring the tales to life.

    06/30/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 3:10 pm

    J-MELO

    Highlighting Japan's exciting music scene, covering pop, rock, traditional and more, featuring live performances, artist interviews, plus all the latest news. This time, with Qujila Yoluno and Keichan.

    06/30/2024 3:40 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    There are various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives. This program introduces children to them and how to think.

    06/30/2024 3:45 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    A quick lesson to learn how to politely explain rules in the workplace.

    06/30/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 4:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Passy, an exclusive residential area in Paris, is home to a number of famous people. Known for its landmarks and museums, visiting Maison de Balzac, a piano restorer's workshop, and Bois de Boulogne.

    06/30/2024 4:52 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and is also an active volcano about 100 kilometres southwest of Tokyo. A look at the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji through time-lapse photography.

    06/30/2024 4:55 pm

    National Parks of Japan

    Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

    06/30/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 5:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets.

    06/30/2024 5:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Researchers look for innovations and measures to protect Japan, an island nation vulnerable to storm surges, from typhoons.

    06/30/2024 5:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Visiting the southern island paradise of Taketomi Island in Okinawa, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights, and taking a look at exactly how they get home once the rolling tide comes in.

    06/30/2024 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 6:10 pm

    Decommissioning Fukushima 2024: Roadmap on the Brink

    A look at how, thirteen years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the government's plan to decommission the plant is at a crossroads.

    06/30/2024 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 7:10 pm

    NHK Documentary

    Yusuke Takahashi explains the imporantance of the sustainability and how to turn wastes and rags into a premium product.

    06/30/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 8:10 pm

    J-MELO

    Highlighting Japan's exciting music scene, covering pop, rock, traditional and more, featuring live performances, artist interviews, plus all the latest news. This time, with Qujila Yoluno and Keichan.

    06/30/2024 8:40 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    A quick lesson to learn how to politely explain rules in the workplace.

    06/30/2024 8:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    Visiting the southern island paradise of Taketomi Island in Okinawa, where kitties enjoy climbing great heights, and taking a look at exactly how they get home once the rolling tide comes in.

    06/30/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 9:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    A remote Japanese island holds a horrifying secret: bird-hunting praying mantises. While the Darwin crew set out, word comes of an equally eerie rumour they couldn't have bargained for: mantis zombies.

    06/30/2024 9:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful scenery of Kamikochi, the camping destination where travellers from all over the globe come to experience the environment.

    06/30/2024 9:40 pm

    Listen to the Earth

    Explains the causes of volcanic eruptions and how to stay safe during an eruption.

    06/30/2024 9:50 pm

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    Introduces traditional folk tales that have been told and loved in Japan for centuries. Presents the stories with the rich expressiveness of one-person performances, enhanced by illustrations that bring the tales to life.

    06/30/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 10:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets.

    06/30/2024 10:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Researchers look for innovations and measures to protect Japan, an island nation vulnerable to storm surges, from typhoons.

    06/30/2024 10:55 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    There are various interesting laws and rules and philosophies hidden in our daily lives. This program introduces children to them and how to think.

    06/30/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    06/30/2024 11:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Passy, an exclusive residential area in Paris, is home to a number of famous people. Known for its landmarks and museums, visiting Maison de Balzac, a piano restorer's workshop, and Bois de Boulogne.

    06/30/2024 11:52 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and is also an active volcano about 100 kilometres southwest of Tokyo. A look at the beauty of the many different faces of Fuji through time-lapse photography.

    06/30/2024 11:55 pm

    National Parks of Japan

    Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.

    07/01/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/01/2024 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.

    07/01/2024 12:23 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.

    07/01/2024 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.

    07/01/2024 12:57 am

    The Masterpieces of Ukiyo-e producer Tsutaju

    07/01/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/01/2024 1:10 am

    Time-Lapse Japan

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

    07/01/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    CEO of Tasukeai Japan Ishikawa Junya gives toilets to areas affected by natural disasters. He provides insights on sustainable disaster relief.

    07/01/2024 1:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    Ota asks Xuan to come along and they head to Kaan's food truck. She notices, however, that she is always interrupted while she is still thinking of what to say, and how to say it in Japanese.

    07/01/2024 1:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    Weather officials in Japan often warn residents of impending typhoons. Providing an in-depth look into how populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimise danger.

    07/01/2024 1:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Taking a look at Ekiben, a type of bento lunch box that can be found at train stations. Popular with travellers, these boxed bento meals capture the uniqueness of the areas where they are sold.

    07/01/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/01/2024 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.

    07/01/2024 2:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Today: Ayu - Treasures of the River.

    07/01/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/01/2024 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.

    07/01/2024 3:30 am

    J-MELO

    Highlighting Japan's exciting music scene, covering pop, rock, traditional and more, featuring live performances, artist interviews, plus all the latest news. This time, with Qujila Yoluno and Keichan.

    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

    • New Episodes
    • Free TV Premiere
    • New on this channel