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    08/23/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 4:10 am

    Biz Stream

    Taking a look at some unique business models designed to draw young people into eldercare, while simultaneously offering elderly people refreshing takes on standard care practices.

    08/23/2024 4:23 am

    The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces

    Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, a look a Yasutsuna, or Onikirimaru, a blade that was used to defeat a terrible demon.

    08/23/2024 4:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Exploring local train lines across Japan, including a tranquil station, deep in the mountains, with only 5 trains stopping a day.

    08/23/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 5:10 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Keramashoto National Park offers pristine waters that support a diverse ecosystem. It's also home to people who proactively carry out conservation activities and proudly carry on a distinct culture.

    08/23/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Spotlighting Muhammad Noor who works to unite stateless Rohingya refugees through digital language preservation and creating digital IDs, offering vital support to their community.

    08/23/2024 5:30 am

    Asia Insight

    An examination of the realities of Asia in modern times and the maintenance of cultural traditions with socio-economic growth.

    08/23/2024 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 6:10 am

    Biz Stream

    A focus on businesses that are based around producing and selling physical books.

    08/23/2024 6:23 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

    A collection of recipes that celebrate ingredients sourced from across Japan and sold at Tokyo's fresh food markets.

    08/23/2024 6:30 am

    Bento Expo

    A look at how to make a miso butter chicken bento and a plump-fried shrimp bento.

    08/23/2024 6:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Former skateboarder Shimizu Aoi is now an artist who uses old jeans from his clients to make one-of-a-kind Daruma dolls, Japanese symbols of good fortune, that they will never want to let go of.

    08/23/2024 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 7:10 am

    My Street Piano

    Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway. A piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favourite melodies.

    08/23/2024 7:30 am

    Ethical Every Day

    Japanese companies consider steering away from unsustainable business practices. Some of them take initiative to protect the environment and promote corporate social responsibility.

    08/23/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 8:10 am

    Nun's Seasonal Calendar

    The nuns prepare for a seasonal event based on the solar calendar. Later on, they make special sushi, salads and dumplings.

    08/23/2024 8:20 am

    Nun's Cookbook

    The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show how to make vinegared oyster mushrooms by adding celery, sweet persimmons, homemade iri-zake and squeezed kabosu to fresh oyster mushrooms.

    08/23/2024 8:23 am

    Chatroom Japan

    Shocked by what he saw in India's textile industry, Aditya travelled to Japan to find a better way to produce fabric. He works with a start-up that's hoping to change how we create clothes.

    08/23/2024 8:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    At Shirakaba Pass in Nagano Prefecture, many are gathered to watch hawks as they migrate to Southeast Asia. Finding out what these watchers feel as they gaze at the hawks overhead.

    08/23/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    When 16 elephants set off on a sudden journey from their home in China's Yunnan Province, elephant specialist Wang Bin mobilised to ensure that both humans and the elephants would remain safe.

    08/23/2024 9:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    The new Yamagata Shinkansen Series E8, which has unique features inspired Yamagata Prefecture, made its debut in March 2024. A look at the efforts being made along the line to attract passengers.

    08/23/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 10:15 am

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Explores the history of Horyu-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, in the Nara region and the Japanese social concept of harmony.

    08/23/2024 10:30 am

    Asia Insight

    An examination of the realities of Asia in modern times and the maintenance of cultural traditions with socio-economic growth.

    08/23/2024 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 11:15 am

    Biz Stream

    A focus on businesses that are based around producing and selling physical books.

    08/23/2024 11:30 am

    MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

    In September, 11 districts in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture parade along different routes performing Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon, a 300-year-old matsuri that features elegant music, dancing, and singing.

    08/23/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Spotlighting Muhammad Noor who works to unite stateless Rohingya refugees through digital language preservation and creating digital IDs, offering vital support to their community.

    08/23/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use drifting mosquito hooks to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.

    08/23/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 12:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway. A piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favourite melodies.

    08/23/2024 12:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    A look at how to make a miso butter chicken bento and a plump-fried shrimp bento.

    08/23/2024 12:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Former skateboarder Shimizu Aoi is now an artist who uses old jeans from his clients to make one-of-a-kind Daruma dolls, Japanese symbols of good fortune, that they will never want to let go of.

    08/23/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 1:10 pm

    Cat Encounters

    Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: in Val D'Orcia in Italy and Nagasaki, Japan. On Kitty Trivia, we discover why cats like to ride on shoulders.

    08/23/2024 1:25 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

    A collection of recipes that celebrate ingredients sourced from across Japan and sold at Tokyo's fresh food markets.

    08/23/2024 1:30 pm

    Ethical Every Day

    Japanese companies consider steering away from unsustainable business practices. Some of them take initiative to protect the environment and promote corporate social responsibility.

    08/23/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 2:10 pm

    Nun's Seasonal Calendar

    The nuns prepare for a seasonal event based on the solar calendar. Later on, they make special sushi, salads and dumplings.

    08/23/2024 2:20 pm

    Design Museum Japan

    Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

    08/23/2024 2:25 pm

    On the Wings

    Soar over the silvery snow-clad expanses of Northern Japan, where the majestic Japanese Alps rise to greet you.

    08/23/2024 2:30 pm

    Life on Remote Islands

    Japan has more than 14,000 islands and their inhabitants preserve their distinct local cultures. Nozaki Island is a World Heritage Site and its single resident maintains its historic church.

    08/23/2024 2:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The filmmaker showcases the bird's-eye view above Shiretoko Peninsula, the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaido, and talks to an underwater photographer who has been diving among the ice floes of Shiretoko for over 30 years.

    08/23/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 3:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Explores the history of Horyu-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, in the Nara region and the Japanese social concept of harmony.

    08/23/2024 3:25 pm

    The Beauty of Japanese Swords: Famous Masterpieces

    Japanese swords, admired since ancient times for their beauty, are amazing works of art. This time, a look a Yasutsuna, or Onikirimaru, a blade that was used to defeat a terrible demon.

    08/23/2024 3:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    An examination of the realities of Asia in modern times and the maintenance of cultural traditions with socio-economic growth.

    08/23/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 4:10 pm

    National Parks of Japan

    Keramashoto National Park offers pristine waters that support a diverse ecosystem. It's also home to people who proactively carry out conservation activities and proudly carry on a distinct culture.

    08/23/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Spotlighting Muhammad Noor who works to unite stateless Rohingya refugees through digital language preservation and creating digital IDs, offering vital support to their community.

    08/23/2024 4:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Highlighting professionals at the forefront of different fields by showcasing their amazing work, discovering their motivations, and learning more about the challenges they may face in the future.

    08/23/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 5:10 pm

    My Street Piano

    Karuizawa is a popular summer getaway. A piano was set up in a public space for a limited period during autumn, and players from all walks of life stopped by to share their favourite melodies.

    08/23/2024 5:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    A look at how to make a miso butter chicken bento and a plump-fried shrimp bento.

    08/23/2024 5:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Former skateboarder Shimizu Aoi is now an artist who uses old jeans from his clients to make one-of-a-kind Daruma dolls, Japanese symbols of good fortune, that they will never want to let go of.

    08/23/2024 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 6:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    A focus on businesses that are based around producing and selling physical books.

    08/23/2024 6:23 pm

    Cat Encounters

    Join animal photographer Iwago Mitsuaki as he meets cats around the world! Today: in Val D'Orcia in Italy and Nagasaki, Japan. On Kitty Trivia, we discover why cats like to ride on shoulders.

    08/23/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    When 16 elephants set off on a sudden journey from their home in China's Yunnan Province, elephant specialist Wang Bin mobilised to ensure that both humans and the elephants would remain safe.

    08/23/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use drifting mosquito hooks to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.

    08/23/2024 7:00 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Epipharyngeal Abrasive Therapy from Japan scrapes the upper throat to ease chronic inflammation and may be effective against long Covid. Explores the latest on the treatment and its benefits.

    08/23/2024 7:30 pm

    Ethical Every Day

    Japanese companies consider steering away from unsustainable business practices. Some of them take initiative to protect the environment and promote corporate social responsibility.

    08/23/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 8:10 pm

    The World Heritage Sites in Japan

    Explores the history of Horyu-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, in the Nara region and the Japanese social concept of harmony.

    08/23/2024 8:25 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

    A collection of recipes that celebrate ingredients sourced from across Japan and sold at Tokyo's fresh food markets.

    08/23/2024 8:30 pm

    Life on Remote Islands

    Japan has more than 14,000 islands and their inhabitants preserve their distinct local cultures. Nozaki Island is a World Heritage Site and its single resident maintains its historic church.

    08/23/2024 8:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The filmmaker showcases the bird's-eye view above Shiretoko Peninsula, the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaido, and talks to an underwater photographer who has been diving among the ice floes of Shiretoko for over 30 years.

    08/23/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 9:10 pm

    Biz Stream

    A focus on businesses that are based around producing and selling physical books.

    08/23/2024 9:23 pm

    Design Museum Japan

    Nagazumi visits a town with a great number of trowel reliefs and observes that the things that truly last are the ones that carry the creator's intention.

    08/23/2024 9:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    An examination of the realities of Asia in modern times and the maintenance of cultural traditions with socio-economic growth.

    08/23/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 10:10 pm

    Nun's Seasonal Calendar

    The nuns prepare for a seasonal event based on the solar calendar. Later on, they make special sushi, salads and dumplings.

    08/23/2024 10:20 pm

    MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan

    In September, 11 districts in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture parade along different routes performing Etchu Owara-Kaze-no-Bon, a 300-year-old matsuri that features elegant music, dancing, and singing.

    08/23/2024 10:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    A look at how to make a miso butter chicken bento and a plump-fried shrimp bento.

    08/23/2024 10:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Former skateboarder Shimizu Aoi is now an artist who uses old jeans from his clients to make one-of-a-kind Daruma dolls, Japanese symbols of good fortune, that they will never want to let go of.

    08/23/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/23/2024 11:10 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    Shocked by what he saw in India's textile industry, Aditya travelled to Japan to find a better way to produce fabric. He works with a start-up that's hoping to change how we create clothes.

    08/23/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A group of anglers stand in a fast-moving, undulating river at the foot of a rugged cliff. They use drifting mosquito hooks to fish for a summer delicacy that was a favourite of the Edo townspeople.

    08/23/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Shimizu Daisuke presents the beauty of Noshima Island through time-lapse footage and explores the location's history.

    08/23/2024 11:25 pm

    Japanology Plus Mini

    Japan has been a hot spot for discovering dinosaur fossils since an excavation in Hokkaido. Kobayashi Yoshitsugu shares his opinion on why this sparked a nationwide enthusiasm for dinosaurs that led to several dinosaur-themed museums and events.

    08/23/2024 11:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Schools of nishin, or Pacific herring, enter Japan's cooler northern waters in spring. Once a lucrative part of local economies, the fish remains a staple ingredient in various Japanese dishes.

    08/24/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/24/2024 12:10 am

    To Be Announced

    The programming for this time slot has yet to be determined and is being confirmed by the broadcast channel.

    08/24/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/24/2024 1:10 am

    DOSUKOI Sumo Salon

    A breakdown of happens in the world of sumo through in-depth analysis and unique stats, revealing the secrets and techniques of the traditional Japanese sport for the uninitiated audience.

    08/24/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/24/2024 2:10 am

    Train Cruise

    Strolling through historical townscapes and admiring art on a journey through southern Hiroshima and Okayama Prefectures, an area famous for cotton and textile production, known as the home of denim.

    08/24/2024 2:55 am

    Japanology Plus Mini

    Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honored methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.

    08/24/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    08/24/2024 3:10 am

    Life on Remote Islands

    Japan has more than 14,000 islands and their inhabitants preserve their distinct local cultures. Nozaki Island is a World Heritage Site and its single resident maintains its historic church.

    08/24/2024 3:35 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The filmmaker showcases the bird's-eye view above Shiretoko Peninsula, the northeastern tip of the island of Hokkaido, and talks to an underwater photographer who has been diving among the ice floes of Shiretoko for over 30 years.

    08/24/2024 3:40 am

    The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends

    Curley shows his stone collection to everyone and Crocker suggests that they should all play a game with them. Gradually, he starts becoming more unfair.

    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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