Schedules


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    07/31/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 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.

    07/31/2024 4:30 am

    Kabuki Kool

    Ainosuke explores the true story of two brothers who avenged their father and inspired a dazzling variety of kabuki plays and dances, and formed a new genre.

    07/31/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Horiuchi Yoshimi is running a library in a small city in Northern Thailand. She is blind, yet she has the passions about reading and believes it can change lives for the better future.

    07/31/2024 5:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. A look at why the area is known for used books, musical instruments and curry.

    07/31/2024 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.

    07/31/2024 6:30 am

    Ekiben Japan

    On the scenic Izu Peninsula, there's a bento made with local horse mackerel, rice, wasabi and salted cherry leaves. Discover an ekiben of nature's bounty and heartfelt artistry.

    07/31/2024 6:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to a play and acting. Explore the unique culture behind them.

    07/31/2024 6:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    On February 3, the Lunar New Year's Eve, various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

    07/31/2024 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.

    07/31/2024 7:30 am

    Frontrunners

    Exploring the work and motivations of professionals who are at the forefront of their fields. This time, following a prize-winning cheesemaker with a uniquely Japanese approach to locally produced fromage with a spirit of sustainability.

    07/31/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    07/31/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/31/2024 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A farmer in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, shares the traditional method of harvesting plants to make the best wasabi.

    07/31/2024 8:30 am

    Kabuki Kool

    Ainosuke explores the true story of two brothers who avenged their father and inspired a dazzling variety of kabuki plays and dances, and formed a new genre.

    07/31/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    07/31/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Yano Koji has been acting in China for about 20 years. He's gained overwhelming popularity, despite being a foreigner. We ask him about his success in the fast-growing Chinese entertainment industry.

    07/31/2024 9:30 am

    Science View

    Highlighting the cutting edge research, innovation, and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

    07/31/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    07/31/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/31/2024 10:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. A look at why the area is known for used books, musical instruments and curry.

    07/31/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    07/31/2024 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.

    07/31/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Horiuchi Yoshimi is running a library in a small city in Northern Thailand. She is blind, yet she has the passions about reading and believes it can change lives for the better future.

    07/31/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Discover story behind the 36 Views of Mt. Fuji woodprint series; The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

    07/31/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    07/31/2024 12:30 pm

    Ekiben Japan

    On the scenic Izu Peninsula, there's a bento made with local horse mackerel, rice, wasabi and salted cherry leaves. Discover an ekiben of nature's bounty and heartfelt artistry.

    07/31/2024 12:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to a play and acting. Explore the unique culture behind them.

    07/31/2024 12:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    On February 3, the Lunar New Year's Eve, various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

    07/31/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 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.

    07/31/2024 1:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Exploring the work and motivations of professionals who are at the forefront of their fields. This time, following a prize-winning cheesemaker with a uniquely Japanese approach to locally produced fromage with a spirit of sustainability.

    07/31/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 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.

    07/31/2024 2:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Explores a variety of dishes made from koya tofu, Japanese freeze-dried tofu that can absorb a wide range of flavours.

    07/31/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 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.

    07/31/2024 3:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. A look at why the area is known for used books, musical instruments and curry.

    07/31/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Horiuchi Yoshimi is running a library in a small city in Northern Thailand. She is blind, yet she has the passions about reading and believes it can change lives for the better future.

    07/31/2024 4:30 pm

    Kabuki Kool

    Ainosuke explores the true story of two brothers who avenged their father and inspired a dazzling variety of kabuki plays and dances, and formed a new genre.

    07/31/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 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.

    07/31/2024 5:30 pm

    Ekiben Japan

    On the scenic Izu Peninsula, there's a bento made with local horse mackerel, rice, wasabi and salted cherry leaves. Discover an ekiben of nature's bounty and heartfelt artistry.

    07/31/2024 5:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to a play and acting. Explore the unique culture behind them.

    07/31/2024 5:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    On February 3, the Lunar New Year's Eve, various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

    07/31/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    07/31/2024 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.

    07/31/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Yano Koji has been acting in China for about 20 years. He's gained overwhelming popularity, despite being a foreigner. We ask him about his success in the fast-growing Chinese entertainment industry.

    07/31/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Discover story behind the 36 Views of Mt. Fuji woodprint series; The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

    07/31/2024 7:00 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    Foreign parents from different countries talk about the ups and downs of raising their children in Japan.

    07/31/2024 7:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Exploring the work and motivations of professionals who are at the forefront of their fields. This time, following a prize-winning cheesemaker with a uniquely Japanese approach to locally produced fromage with a spirit of sustainability.

    07/31/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/31/2024 8:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Explores a variety of dishes made from koya tofu, Japanese freeze-dried tofu that can absorb a wide range of flavours.

    07/31/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/31/2024 9:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. A look at why the area is known for used books, musical instruments and curry.

    07/31/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    07/31/2024 10:30 pm

    Ekiben Japan

    On the scenic Izu Peninsula, there's a bento made with local horse mackerel, rice, wasabi and salted cherry leaves. Discover an ekiben of nature's bounty and heartfelt artistry.

    07/31/2024 10:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to a play and acting. Explore the unique culture behind them.

    07/31/2024 10:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    On February 3, the Lunar New Year's Eve, various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

    07/31/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    07/31/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Discover story behind the 36 Views of Mt. Fuji woodprint series; The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai. It is not just a huge wave and Mt. Fuji, the boat caught in the wave have a reason.

    07/31/2024 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: US Influences.

    07/31/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A farmer in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, shares the traditional method of harvesting plants to make the best wasabi.

    07/31/2024 11:30 pm

    Kabuki Kool

    Ainosuke explores the true story of two brothers who avenged their father and inspired a dazzling variety of kabuki plays and dances, and formed a new genre.

    08/01/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/01/2024 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.

    08/01/2024 12:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Kyoto has been a thriving pottery production centre since the 17th century. A look at how tradition and innovation keep Kyoto culture alive through the ceramicists who continue to value the Sodeisha ideals.

    08/01/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/01/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Turkish Nobel Laureate Orhan Pamuk says the havoc caused by the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake is related to Turkey's culture and national traits. And he explains his belief in the power of the pen.

    08/01/2024 1:30 am

    Design X Stories

    A mild climate and snowy peaks mean diverse customs and crafts. Sake, toys and basketry are part of our hunt for the delicate beauty of Fukushima designs.

    08/01/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/01/2024 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.

    08/01/2024 2:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    Lekh Raj Juneja, from India, leads Japan's largest manufacturer of rice snacks. In a Japanophiles interview, he talks about the international potential of Japan's rice processing craftsmanship.

    08/01/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/01/2024 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.

    08/01/2024 3:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Explores a variety of dishes made from koya tofu, Japanese freeze-dried tofu that can absorb a wide range of flavours.

    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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