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    07/28/2024 3:50 am

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    Momotarō was born from a giant peach which was found floating down a river. When he matured into adolescence, Momotarō leaves his parents to fight a band of Oni who marauded over their land.

    07/28/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 4:10 am

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Located in an isolated part of the Pacific, the Ogasawara Islands are home to many unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

    07/28/2024 4:25 am

    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: Shuri Castle.

    07/28/2024 4:30 am

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Featuring all top-division bouts from July 27, day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.

    07/28/2024 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The narrator explains the meaning behind the names of sumo wrestling ring which are mostly originated from animals or locations.

    07/28/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 5:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    Explores a ranch where retired racehorses spend their final days in nature, bringing comfort to all visitors.

    07/28/2024 5:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    Stack adjectives to get more ways to express your impressions. The key is changing the first i of i-ending adjectives to kute.

    07/28/2024 5:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The city of Kyoto in Japan has been renowned for its woodcraft artisans, craftsmen who turn wood into art, since ancient times.

    07/28/2024 5:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Enjoy camping in early summer, Hokkaido's most comfortable season. A cosy campsite in the woods provides the setting for a gorgeous campfire meal and a chance to refresh the mind and body.

    07/28/2024 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 6:10 am

    New Era of J-POP and K-POP: Setting the World on Fire

    K-POP has taken the world by storm thanks to its unique performances and business strategy. Following its growth and the ways in which J-POP artists are rising to a new set of challenges.

    07/28/2024 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 7:10 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.

    07/28/2024 7:20 am

    Japanology Plus mini

    Frozen food products widely available in Japan include hundreds of pasta dishes and even sushi. New flash-freezing techniques are improving quality, reducing food waste, and driving innovation.

    07/28/2024 7:25 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    A local cat guides viewers to a fairy tale palace-or rather, a shrine that looks like the palace. Together with Iwago, visit some scenic spots, including a tea farm that's patrolled by an early-rising cat.

    07/28/2024 7:30 am

    July Tournament: Day 15

    Live coverage of the July Grand Sumo Tournament.

    07/28/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 9:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    Explores a ranch where retired racehorses spend their final days in nature, bringing comfort to all visitors.

    07/28/2024 9:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    Stack adjectives to get more ways to express your impressions. The key is changing the first i of i-ending adjectives to kute.

    07/28/2024 9:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The city of Kyoto in Japan has been renowned for its woodcraft artisans, craftsmen who turn wood into art, since ancient times.

    07/28/2024 9:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Enjoy camping in early summer, Hokkaido's most comfortable season. A cosy campsite in the woods provides the setting for a gorgeous campfire meal and a chance to refresh the mind and body.

    07/28/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 10:10 am

    Anime Manga Explosion

    Exploring the world of girl band anime with a look at 'BanG Dream!', where voice actors rock out in real live bands, and the authentic guitar rock scenes of the 'Bocchi the Rock!' series.

    07/28/2024 10:40 am

    Listen to the Earth

    Research is underway to capture the process of tornado formation using the latest radar, and to predict tornadoes using data from ground-based observation equipment. Providing a closer look at the latest developments in tornado research.

    07/28/2024 10:50 am

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    Momotarō was born from a giant peach which was found floating down a river. When he matured into adolescence, Momotarō leaves his parents to fight a band of Oni who marauded over their land.

    07/28/2024 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 11:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    Situated on the western edge of the Nile Delta at the mouth of the Nile River, Alexandria, Egypt's second largest city overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. It is known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean.

    07/28/2024 11:52 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    For over 100 years, Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture has been a beloved spot to see sakura blossoms. A look at the multifaceted beauty of sakura blossoms through time-lapse photography.

    07/28/2024 11:55 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.

    07/28/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 12:10 pm

    New Era of J-POP and K-POP: Setting the World on Fire

    K-POP has taken the world by storm thanks to its unique performances and business strategy. Following its growth and the ways in which J-POP artists are rising to a new set of challenges.

    07/28/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 1:10 pm

    Global Agenda

    As China's adventurism in the South China Sea grows, its Coast Guard has repeatedly collided with foreign ships. North Korea has stepped up missile launches. How will the US and Asian allies react?

    07/28/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 2:10 pm

    Anime Manga Explosion

    Exploring the world of girl band anime with a look at 'BanG Dream!', where voice actors rock out in real live bands, and the authentic guitar rock scenes of the 'Bocchi the Rock!' series.

    07/28/2024 2:40 pm

    Listen to the Earth

    Research is underway to capture the process of tornado formation using the latest radar, and to predict tornadoes using data from ground-based observation equipment. Providing a closer look at the latest developments in tornado research.

    07/28/2024 2:50 pm

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    Momotarō was born from a giant peach which was found floating down a river. When he matured into adolescence, Momotarō leaves his parents to fight a band of Oni who marauded over their land.

    07/28/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 3:10 pm

    Tiny Desk Concerts Japan

    With a special ensemble of eight musicians and backup singers, yama delivers a breathtaking live performance with exclusive arrangements for the tiny desk.

    07/28/2024 3:40 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring Nendore Nandore Mr Clay.

    07/28/2024 3:45 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Today: identifying your chance to speak at a meeting. Timothy James Mahrt, from the United States, works at an IT firm in Tokyo. He has difficulty finding the right time to speak up.

    07/28/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 4:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Located in an isolated part of the Pacific, the Ogasawara Islands are home to many unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

    07/28/2024 4:25 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: Shuri Castle.

    07/28/2024 4:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Featuring all top-division bouts from July 28, day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.

    07/28/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 5:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The stories behind hit Japanese products, including artificial leather and blood test needles.

    07/28/2024 5:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Lemi Duncan examines the government's efforts to ensure the safety of foreigners visiting Japan during disasters.

    07/28/2024 5:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    A local cat guides viewers to a fairy tale palace-or rather, a shrine that looks like the palace. Together with Iwago, visit some scenic spots, including a tea farm that's patrolled by an early-rising cat.

    07/28/2024 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 6:10 pm

    New Era of J-POP and K-POP: Setting the World on Fire

    K-POP has taken the world by storm thanks to its unique performances and business strategy. Following its growth and the ways in which J-POP artists are rising to a new set of challenges.

    07/28/2024 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 7:10 pm

    Global Agenda

    As China's adventurism in the South China Sea grows, its Coast Guard has repeatedly collided with foreign ships. North Korea has stepped up missile launches. How will the US and Asian allies react?

    07/28/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 8:10 pm

    Tiny Desk Concerts Japan

    With a special ensemble of eight musicians and backup singers, yama delivers a breathtaking live performance with exclusive arrangements for the tiny desk.

    07/28/2024 8:40 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Today: identifying your chance to speak at a meeting. Timothy James Mahrt, from the United States, works at an IT firm in Tokyo. He has difficulty finding the right time to speak up.

    07/28/2024 8:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    A local cat guides viewers to a fairy tale palace-or rather, a shrine that looks like the palace. Together with Iwago, visit some scenic spots, including a tea farm that's patrolled by an early-rising cat.

    07/28/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 9:10 pm

    Anime Manga Explosion

    Exploring the world of girl band anime with a look at 'BanG Dream!', where voice actors rock out in real live bands, and the authentic guitar rock scenes of the 'Bocchi the Rock!' series.

    07/28/2024 9:40 pm

    Listen to the Earth

    Research is underway to capture the process of tornado formation using the latest radar, and to predict tornadoes using data from ground-based observation equipment. Providing a closer look at the latest developments in tornado research.

    07/28/2024 9:50 pm

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    Momotarō was born from a giant peach which was found floating down a river. When he matured into adolescence, Momotarō leaves his parents to fight a band of Oni who marauded over their land.

    07/28/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 10:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The stories behind hit Japanese products, including artificial leather and blood test needles.

    07/28/2024 10:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Lemi Duncan examines the government's efforts to ensure the safety of foreigners visiting Japan during disasters.

    07/28/2024 10:55 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring Nendore Nandore Mr Clay.

    07/28/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/28/2024 11:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Located in an isolated part of the Pacific, the Ogasawara Islands are home to many unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

    07/28/2024 11:25 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: Shuri Castle.

    07/28/2024 11:30 pm

    Grand Sumo Highlights

    Featuring all top-division bouts from July 28, day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.

    07/29/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/29/2024 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.

    07/29/2024 12:23 am

    Chatroom Japan

    Passang Lama Bhotia fell in love with Mt. Fuji as a child in Nepal. After becoming a Himalayan mountain guide, he came to Japan and now works on the mountain he dreamed of, guiding foreign tourists.

    07/29/2024 12:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Following Spanish photographer Tina Bague as she captures images of fellow non-Japanese living in Miyama in Kyoto, and Denys Kralikauskas, a Ukrainian who makes and mends tatami mats in Beppu in Oita.

    07/29/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/29/2024 1:10 am

    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.

    07/29/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    In this episode, we feature Elton Ilirjani, CEO of a company supporting LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces, and a genderless model expressing his messages for living true to oneself.

    07/29/2024 1:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    Aoi and Xuan continue to stroll through Nagatoro. They enter a coffee shop where Aoi consults Xuan about her romance, but there seems to be a problem in the way Xuan reacted. A look at how she should react.

    07/29/2024 1:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    Local foreign residents have been helping people stricken by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through ongoing support activities, starting with an emergency curry kitchen and meeting changing needs.

    07/29/2024 1:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Introducing special series of Iwate in June.

    07/29/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/29/2024 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.

    07/29/2024 2:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Ishigaki Island is located about 400 kilometres southwest of Okinawa Prefecture's main island, surrounded by a sea of coral reefs. Once, many came to the island in search of a new frontier across the ocean. Today it is home to around 50,000 people.

    07/29/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/29/2024 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.

    07/29/2024 3:30 am

    Tiny Desk Concerts Japan

    With a special ensemble of eight musicians and backup singers, yama delivers a breathtaking live performance with exclusive arrangements for the tiny desk.

    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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