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		09/08/2024 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.
Localized series title: Story Land in Classical Japanese Localized description: 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.
		09/08/2024 4:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 4:10 am	Somewhere Street
	A unique walking-eye view of the greatest cities around the globe, featuring chats with locals and enjoying encounters that only strolling the city streets can bring. This time, visiting Prague.

		09/08/2024 5:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 5:10 am	Hometown Stories
	Five months after a big earthquake struck central Japan's Noto Peninsula, many residents have evacuated, but some stayed in their hometown. Faced with new challenges, they try to rebuild their lives.

		09/08/2024 5:37 am	Easy Japanese
	To explain why you went somewhere, replace `masu' of a verb, for example, `kikimasu' (to listen) with `ni ikimashita' (went to do something).

		09/08/2024 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.

		09/08/2024 5:45 am	Wild Hokkaido!
	Presenting the Shiribetsu River in Hokkaido Prefecture, which is recognised as a high-quality stream in Japan. Also featuring a canoeist couple who explore the source of the river and navigate a series of rapids.

		09/08/2024 6:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 6:10 am	Kamila Valieva : Despair on the Ice - The Fate of Russian Athletes
	A deep-dive into the life of a young Russian skater, Kamila Valieva, and the effect the Russian doping scandal and related allegations have had on her career on the international stage.

		09/08/2024 7:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 7:10 am	NHK World-Japan Special Program
	The latest news updates, current affairs, and documentaries on significant matters, focusing on Japan and Asia.

		09/08/2024 8:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 8:10 am	Grand Sumo Wrestling
	Coverage of the grand sumo tournaments held in Japan.

		09/08/2024 9:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 9:10 am	Hometown Stories
	Five months after a big earthquake struck central Japan's Noto Peninsula, many residents have evacuated, but some stayed in their hometown. Faced with new challenges, they try to rebuild their lives.

		09/08/2024 9:37 am	Easy Japanese
	To explain why you went somewhere, replace `masu' of a verb, for example, `kikimasu' (to listen) with `ni ikimashita' (went to do something).

		09/08/2024 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.

		09/08/2024 9:45 am	Wild Hokkaido!
	Presenting the Shiribetsu River in Hokkaido Prefecture, which is recognised as a high-quality stream in Japan. Also featuring a canoeist couple who explore the source of the river and navigate a series of rapids.

		09/08/2024 10:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 10:10 am	Darwin's Amazing Animals
	Rock ptarmigans, a Japanese special natural monument, have been absent from one of their main habitats for over 50 years. A team of researchers use some surprising methods to try and change that.

		09/08/2024 10:35 am	Time-Lapse Journey
	A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful and eclectic scenery of Kyoto which was once called the old capital of Japan.

		09/08/2024 10:40 am	Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg
	Pro Tips and improvement points on basic mat exercises: the forward roll and the backward roll.

		09/08/2024 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.

		09/08/2024 11:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 11:10 am	Somewhere Street
	A unique walking-eye view of the greatest cities around the globe, featuring chats with locals and enjoying encounters that only strolling the city streets can bring. This time, visiting Prague.

		09/08/2024 12:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 12:10 pm	Kamila Valieva : Despair on the Ice - The Fate of Russian Athletes
	A deep-dive into the life of a young Russian skater, Kamila Valieva, and the effect the Russian doping scandal and related allegations have had on her career on the international stage.

		09/08/2024 1:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 1:10 pm	NHK World-Japan Special Program
	The latest news updates, current affairs, and documentaries on significant matters, focusing on Japan and Asia.

		09/08/2024 2:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 2:10 pm	Darwin's Amazing Animals
	Rock ptarmigans, a Japanese special natural monument, have been absent from one of their main habitats for over 50 years. A team of researchers use some surprising methods to try and change that.

		09/08/2024 2:35 pm	Time-Lapse Journey
	A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful and eclectic scenery of Kyoto which was once called the old capital of Japan.

		09/08/2024 2:40 pm	Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg
	Pro Tips and improvement points on basic mat exercises: the forward roll and the backward roll.

		09/08/2024 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.

		09/08/2024 3:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 3:10 pm	J-MELO
	May J for spotlights some Japanese music groups including a six-piece idol group who perform mainly in Asia called Festive and a four-piece vocal group with baritone and tenor vocalists called Le Velvets.

		09/08/2024 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.

		09/08/2024 3:45 pm	Easy Japanese for Work
	Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan, from China, works as a train cleaner in Tokyo. To improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a roleplay challenge.

		09/08/2024 4:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 4:10 pm	The World Heritage Sites in Japan
	Explores Hiraizumi of Nishiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture, which is a geographical group comprising sacred sites, including Mount Kinkeisan.

		09/08/2024 4:25 pm	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.

		09/08/2024 4:30 pm	Grand Sumo Highlights
	Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.

		09/08/2024 4:57 pm	Sumopedia
	Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

		09/08/2024 5:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 5:10 pm	Japan's Top Inventions
	The fascinating stories and behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: stand-up personal watercrafts & rice crackers with peanuts.

		09/08/2024 5:40 pm	BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
	Earthquakes destroy buildings and take lives, and one cause of earthquakes is an active fault. In this episode, we'll look at efforts to identify active faults for the sake of disaster prevention.

		09/08/2024 5:55 pm	A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
	Patrolling a pearl farm with a kitty named Pisuke, then meeting with a pearl shop cat who has a very special talent. Afterwards, following happy kitties who always enjoy fresh seafood.

		09/08/2024 6:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 6:10 pm	Kamila Valieva : Despair on the Ice - The Fate of Russian Athletes
	A deep-dive into the life of a young Russian skater, Kamila Valieva, and the effect the Russian doping scandal and related allegations have had on her career on the international stage.

		09/08/2024 7:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 7:10 pm	NHK World-Japan Special Program
	The latest news updates, current affairs, and documentaries on significant matters, focusing on Japan and Asia.

		09/08/2024 8:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 8:10 pm	J-MELO
	May J for spotlights some Japanese music groups including a six-piece idol group who perform mainly in Asia called Festive and a four-piece vocal group with baritone and tenor vocalists called Le Velvets.

		09/08/2024 8:40 pm	Easy Japanese for Work
	Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan, from China, works as a train cleaner in Tokyo. To improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a roleplay challenge.

		09/08/2024 8:55 pm	A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
	Patrolling a pearl farm with a kitty named Pisuke, then meeting with a pearl shop cat who has a very special talent. Afterwards, following happy kitties who always enjoy fresh seafood.

		09/08/2024 9:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 9:10 pm	Darwin's Amazing Animals
	Rock ptarmigans, a Japanese special natural monument, have been absent from one of their main habitats for over 50 years. A team of researchers use some surprising methods to try and change that.

		09/08/2024 9:35 pm	Time-Lapse Journey
	A collection of time-lapse photography showcasing the beautiful and eclectic scenery of Kyoto which was once called the old capital of Japan.

		09/08/2024 9:40 pm	Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg
	Pro Tips and improvement points on basic mat exercises: the forward roll and the backward roll.

		09/08/2024 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.

		09/08/2024 10:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 10:10 pm	Japan's Top Inventions
	The fascinating stories and behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: stand-up personal watercrafts & rice crackers with peanuts.

		09/08/2024 10:40 pm	BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
	Earthquakes destroy buildings and take lives, and one cause of earthquakes is an active fault. In this episode, we'll look at efforts to identify active faults for the sake of disaster prevention.

		09/08/2024 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.

		09/08/2024 11:00 pm	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/08/2024 11:10 pm	The World Heritage Sites in Japan
	Explores Hiraizumi of Nishiiwai District, Iwate Prefecture, which is a geographical group comprising sacred sites, including Mount Kinkeisan.

		09/08/2024 11:25 pm	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.

		09/08/2024 11:30 pm	Grand Sumo Highlights
	Sumo highlights from a range of tournaments that have taken place across the globe. Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports and boasts a history going back more than 1500 years.

		09/08/2024 11:57 pm	Sumopedia
	Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

		09/09/2024 12:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/09/2024 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.

		09/09/2024 12:23 am	Chatroom Japan
	Marvin finds himself becoming a data analyst after being turned down by 50 companies during his job search.

		09/09/2024 12:30 am	Where We Call Home
	We meet Brazilian Fernandes Joken who trains at a village temple in Chiba to become a Buddhist priest, as well as Indonesian Amani Amiroh who runs an amusement park souvenir shop in Nasu, Tochigi.

		09/09/2024 1:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/09/2024 1:10 am	Time-Lapse Japan
	Masses of clay figurines called dogu have been recovered from sites in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto and Chubu from the middle, late and final Jomon periods. The Sannai Maruyama village site alone turned up 1,500 figurines.

		09/09/2024 1:15 am	Direct Talk
	Elton Ilirjani, CEO of a company supporting LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces and a genderless model, talks about being true to oneself.

		09/09/2024 1:30 am	Activate Your Japanese
	Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a look at how the viewer can end a conversation on a high note for non-native Japanese speakers.

		09/09/2024 1:45 am	Culture Crossroads
	Panic, isolation, evacuation shelter life, community cooperation, network support. Foreign workers living in the Noto Peninsula area describe their experience of the major January 2024 earthquake.

		09/09/2024 1:55 am	Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
	NHK World-Japan introduces several of its programmes to a global audience, like special reports and documentaries. These programmes provide the world with a window into the Japanese station and offer the latest in Japanese news.

		09/09/2024 2:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/09/2024 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.

		09/09/2024 2:30 am	Seasoning the Seasons
	Today: Dewa Sanzan, Mystic Mountains of Prayers.

		09/09/2024 3:00 am	NHK Newsline
	Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.

		09/09/2024 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.

		09/09/2024 3:30 am	J-MELO
	May J for spotlights some Japanese music groups including a six-piece idol group who perform mainly in Asia called Festive and a four-piece vocal group with baritone and tenor vocalists called Le Velvets.

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