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    08/11/2024 3:50 am

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    A priest is surprised to find that the prestigious tea kettle he received can grow legs and run away if it is put on fire.

    08/11/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 4:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    Noumea is the capital of the French territory of New Caledonia, the jewel of the South Pacific. A stroll through the city meeting inhabitants who enjoy life in this island paradise.

    08/11/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 5:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    A tree surgeon in Hiroshima lovingly treats trees that live on around eight decades after the A-bomb devastation. He intentionally leaves their scars intact as some of them near the end of their lives.

    08/11/2024 5:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    To ask which one among three or more things is the best or the most, say `dore ga ichiban', then an adjective like `oishii' (delicious), and finally, `desu ka'.

    08/11/2024 5:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The ancient capital's dignified air of yesteryear is in part generated by earthen walls: the walls of the imperial palace, shrines, temples and even private properties. Earthen walls imbue structures with a rustic air.

    08/11/2024 5:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Exploring the 360 degrees of spectacular scenery at Mount Rishiri, which fascinates mountain climbers from around the world with its breathtaking views and rare wild flowers, visible in all their glory during summer.

    08/11/2024 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 6:10 am

    Issey Miyake

    Takes a look into the background story and works of Issey Miyake, one of the most iconic Japanese's fashion designers.

    08/11/2024 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 7:10 am

    Running Across Recovering Sanriku

    08/11/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 8:10 am

    Cycle Around Japan Highlights

    After 30 years in Japan, Michael Rice recently settled in Odawara, where he runs a cycling cafe. He shows us Odawara Castle, and introduces artisans making traditional local specialties such as Kamaboko fish paste and paper lanterns.

    08/11/2024 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.

    08/11/2024 8:50 am

    Japanology Plus mini

    Hyper-modern Japanese kitchens are compact, comfortable spaces for cooking and eating. A look at the history and evolution of this family space at the heart of every Japanese home.

    08/11/2024 8:55 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    One kitty waits near a fisherman for a treat while another helps radish farmers keep pests out of their fields. Also, featuring top-notch kitty customer service at a local pet fish shop.

    08/11/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 9:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    A tree surgeon in Hiroshima lovingly treats trees that live on around eight decades after the A-bomb devastation. He intentionally leaves their scars intact as some of them near the end of their lives.

    08/11/2024 9:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    To ask which one among three or more things is the best or the most, say `dore ga ichiban', then an adjective like `oishii' (delicious), and finally, `desu ka'.

    08/11/2024 9:40 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The ancient capital's dignified air of yesteryear is in part generated by earthen walls: the walls of the imperial palace, shrines, temples and even private properties. Earthen walls imbue structures with a rustic air.

    08/11/2024 9:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Exploring the 360 degrees of spectacular scenery at Mount Rishiri, which fascinates mountain climbers from around the world with its breathtaking views and rare wild flowers, visible in all their glory during summer.

    08/11/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 10:10 am

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    Overcoming a peak 12-times the size of Mt Everest is exactly the quest facing nearly a million tiny toads each summer as they brave the elements and predators on their climb up Japan's Mt Homan.

    08/11/2024 10:35 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.

    08/11/2024 10:40 am

    Listen to the Earth

    Typhoons can bring winds in the vicinity of 80 m/s, or 288 kph. A wind velocity half that is strong enough to blow over signboards. Before a typhoon approaches, people are advised to put away objects such as outdoor furniture and laundry poles.

    08/11/2024 10:50 am

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    A priest is surprised to find that the prestigious tea kettle he received can grow legs and run away if it is put on fire.

    08/11/2024 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 11:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    Noumea is the capital of the French territory of New Caledonia, the jewel of the South Pacific. A stroll through the city meeting inhabitants who enjoy life in this island paradise.

    08/11/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 12:10 pm

    Issey Miyake

    Takes a look into the background story and works of Issey Miyake, one of the most iconic Japanese's fashion designers.

    08/11/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 1:10 pm

    Running Across Recovering Sanriku

    08/11/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 2:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    Overcoming a peak 12-times the size of Mt Everest is exactly the quest facing nearly a million tiny toads each summer as they brave the elements and predators on their climb up Japan's Mt Homan.

    08/11/2024 2:35 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.

    08/11/2024 2:40 pm

    Listen to the Earth

    Typhoons can bring winds in the vicinity of 80 m/s, or 288 kph. A wind velocity half that is strong enough to blow over signboards. Before a typhoon approaches, people are advised to put away objects such as outdoor furniture and laundry poles.

    08/11/2024 2:50 pm

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    A priest is surprised to find that the prestigious tea kettle he received can grow legs and run away if it is put on fire.

    08/11/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 3:10 pm

    J-MELO

    Staying in groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

    08/11/2024 3:40 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Educational programme.

    08/11/2024 3:45 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Lan Cheng, from China, works in Gunma Prefecture at a company that makes pizza ovens. He'd like to learn how to better communicate with customers.

    08/11/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 4:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Noumea is the capital of the French territory of New Caledonia, the jewel of the South Pacific. A stroll through the city meeting inhabitants who enjoy life in this island paradise.

    08/11/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 5:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The story behind the creation of a piano with a silent system that allows people to play whilst remaining quiet. Also, a look at realistic plastic food models displayed at restaurants.

    08/11/2024 5:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Looks into a large-scale tsunami observation network on the ocean floor in Japan, a tool that disseminates accurate and prompt tsunami information to save lives.

    08/11/2024 5:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    One kitty waits near a fisherman for a treat while another helps radish farmers keep pests out of their fields. Also, featuring top-notch kitty customer service at a local pet fish shop.

    08/11/2024 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 6:10 pm

    Issey Miyake

    Takes a look into the background story and works of Issey Miyake, one of the most iconic Japanese's fashion designers.

    08/11/2024 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 7:10 pm

    Running Across Recovering Sanriku

    08/11/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 8:10 pm

    J-MELO

    Staying in groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

    08/11/2024 8:40 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Lan Cheng, from China, works in Gunma Prefecture at a company that makes pizza ovens. He'd like to learn how to better communicate with customers.

    08/11/2024 8:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    One kitty waits near a fisherman for a treat while another helps radish farmers keep pests out of their fields. Also, featuring top-notch kitty customer service at a local pet fish shop.

    08/11/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 9:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    Overcoming a peak 12-times the size of Mt Everest is exactly the quest facing nearly a million tiny toads each summer as they brave the elements and predators on their climb up Japan's Mt Homan.

    08/11/2024 9:35 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.

    08/11/2024 9:40 pm

    Listen to the Earth

    Typhoons can bring winds in the vicinity of 80 m/s, or 288 kph. A wind velocity half that is strong enough to blow over signboards. Before a typhoon approaches, people are advised to put away objects such as outdoor furniture and laundry poles.

    08/11/2024 9:50 pm

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    A priest is surprised to find that the prestigious tea kettle he received can grow legs and run away if it is put on fire.

    08/11/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 10:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The story behind the creation of a piano with a silent system that allows people to play whilst remaining quiet. Also, a look at realistic plastic food models displayed at restaurants.

    08/11/2024 10:40 pm

    BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

    Looks into a large-scale tsunami observation network on the ocean floor in Japan, a tool that disseminates accurate and prompt tsunami information to save lives.

    08/11/2024 10:55 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Educational programme.

    08/11/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/11/2024 11:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Noumea is the capital of the French territory of New Caledonia, the jewel of the South Pacific. A stroll through the city meeting inhabitants who enjoy life in this island paradise.

    08/12/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/12/2024 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.

    08/12/2024 12:23 am

    Chatroom Japan

    Maxine is a university student. She joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school. This experience changed her life.

    08/12/2024 12:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Revisiting Ukrainian musicians Alek and Vadym in Nagasaki as they create a music video to express their prayer for peace, and meet Yuliya, also from Ukraine, who works at a restaurant in Kanagawa.

    08/12/2024 12:57 am

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of Japanese culture and traditions using the technique of time-lapse photography.

    08/12/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/12/2024 1:10 am

    No Art, No Life

    A peek at the processes used by artists with a passion for self-expression to conjure up one-of-a-kind masterpieces of outsider art that transcend the boundaries of genres and trends.

    08/12/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    For nearly 20 years, Watanabe Kazuyo has worked to improve childhood cancer survival rates in Vietnam and other Asian countries, leading her to be awarded honorary citizenship by a Vietnamese province.

    08/12/2024 1:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    Xuan tries to explain Sumire's instructions to Danny, a new joiner at the hotel.

    08/12/2024 1:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange programme gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

    08/12/2024 1:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Introducing a two-hour guide for an immersive and thrilling sense of exploration of Japan.

    08/12/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/12/2024 2:10 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.

    08/12/2024 2:23 am

    Design Museum Japan

    Takeya Takayuki, a model maker, learns about the uniquely carved and decorated fishing boats used in the herring industry before the 1950s.

    08/12/2024 2:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of daily life, the cultural festivals that embody the nation's long history, and the distinctive culinary offerings that utilise the best ingredients the islands can offer.

    08/12/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/12/2024 3:10 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.

    08/12/2024 3:23 am

    A Culture Built with Wood

    The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills, such as kigumi or wood joinery.

    08/12/2024 3:30 am

    J-MELO

    Staying in groove with updates from the latest Japanese music, ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical.

    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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