Schedules


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    09/12/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 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.

    09/12/2024 4:30 am

    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.

    09/12/2024 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The narrator talks about the drum beats that are used to convey messages about Sumo wrestlers which will sound and have different beat depending on context.

    09/12/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Thai environmental activist Niwat Roykaew has led the local movement to protect the Mekong River from massive development projects which causes troubles to its environment.

    09/12/2024 5:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

    09/12/2024 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.

    09/12/2024 6:30 am

    Design Talks Plus

    The featured theme is design hunting in Nara. Home to Japan's ancient capital, Nara's cultural links to East Asia inspire local young creators whose designs stimulate the senses, blending ancient and modern.

    09/12/2024 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.

    09/12/2024 7:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    Japanese raccoon dogs, or tanuki, are globally rare but have increasingly been seen in Japan's cities since the Covid-19 pandemic. Investigating their long history in tradition and folklore.

    09/12/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    09/12/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/12/2024 8:23 am

    Treasure Box Japan: Nara

    Presenting a tour of some of the temples in Nara, Japan's capital in the eighth century. These temples, with Buddhist statues, are believed to ward off calamity and grant prosperity and good health.

    09/12/2024 8:30 am

    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.

    09/12/2024 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The narrator talks about the drum beats that are used to convey messages about Sumo wrestlers which will sound and have different beat depending on context.

    09/12/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    09/12/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Food waste is a major problem. A founder of a non-profit in Germany is tackling the issue by rescuing food destined for the dustbin.

    09/12/2024 9:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    The octopus is a much loved creature in Japan, where over a quarter of the octopi caught in the world are eaten. We introduce fishing for octopi with a pot, and the fast food octopus ball.

    09/12/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    09/12/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/12/2024 10:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

    09/12/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    09/12/2024 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.

    09/12/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Thai environmental activist Niwat Roykaew has led the local movement to protect the Mekong River from massive development projects which causes troubles to its environment.

    09/12/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.

    09/12/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    09/12/2024 12:30 pm

    Design Talks Plus

    The featured theme is design hunting in Nara. Home to Japan's ancient capital, Nara's cultural links to East Asia inspire local young creators whose designs stimulate the senses, blending ancient and modern.

    09/12/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 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.

    09/12/2024 1:30 pm

    Japanology Plus

    Japanese raccoon dogs, or tanuki, are globally rare but have increasingly been seen in Japan's cities since the Covid-19 pandemic. Investigating their long history in tradition and folklore.

    09/12/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 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.

    09/12/2024 2:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularising its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares. A deep-dive into how the company is using its express network for tourism.

    09/12/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 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.

    09/12/2024 3:30 pm

    Core Kyoto

    The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

    09/12/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Thai environmental activist Niwat Roykaew has led the local movement to protect the Mekong River from massive development projects which causes troubles to its environment.

    09/12/2024 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.

    09/12/2024 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The narrator explains the different situations during the start of any Sumo wrestling matches which sometimes can result in matta or a false start.

    09/12/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 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.

    09/12/2024 5:30 pm

    Design Talks Plus

    The featured theme is design hunting in Nara. Home to Japan's ancient capital, Nara's cultural links to East Asia inspire local young creators whose designs stimulate the senses, blending ancient and modern.

    09/12/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    09/12/2024 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.

    09/12/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Food waste is a major problem. A founder of a non-profit in Germany is tackling the issue by rescuing food destined for the dustbin.

    09/12/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.

    09/12/2024 7:00 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.

    09/12/2024 7:30 pm

    Japanology Plus

    Japanese raccoon dogs, or tanuki, are globally rare but have increasingly been seen in Japan's cities since the Covid-19 pandemic. Investigating their long history in tradition and folklore.

    09/12/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/12/2024 8:30 pm

    Japan Railway Journal

    As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularising its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares. A deep-dive into how the company is using its express network for tourism.

    09/12/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/12/2024 9:30 pm

    Core Kyoto

    The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

    09/12/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/12/2024 10:30 pm

    Design Talks Plus

    The featured theme is design hunting in Nara. Home to Japan's ancient capital, Nara's cultural links to East Asia inspire local young creators whose designs stimulate the senses, blending ancient and modern.

    09/12/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/12/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.

    09/12/2024 11:20 pm

    Treasure Box Japan: Nara

    Presenting a tour of some of the temples in Nara, Japan's capital in the eighth century. These temples, with Buddhist statues, are believed to ward off calamity and grant prosperity and good health.

    09/12/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A bird's-eye view of the Hii River in Shimane Prefecture. In Yunotsu, a Kagura expert dances and makes Kagura masks.

    09/12/2024 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.

    09/12/2024 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    The narrator explains the different situations during the start of any Sumo wrestling matches which sometimes can result in matta or a false start.

    09/13/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/13/2024 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.

    09/13/2024 12:30 am

    Asia Insight

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

    09/13/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/13/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Lee Jong-rak is a South Korean pastor who has worked for the rights of mothers with unwanted pregnancies, overcoming criticism to establish the first baby box there to anonymously give up infants.

    09/13/2024 1:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and teaching how to give leftovers a bento makeover and use shared ingredients to make different bento for your family.

    09/13/2024 1:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Chef Murota Takuto insists on using wild game, culled as so-called pests that can destroy crops. His culinary creations express his belief that if we take a life, we owe that life a debt of respect.

    09/13/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/13/2024 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.

    09/13/2024 2:30 am

    BUDO Secrets

    Unravelling the techniques of jiu-jitsu, which first begins as armoured wrestling. It then converts into Judo, and later derives as Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

    09/13/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/13/2024 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.

    09/13/2024 3:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    As luxury tourist trains gain attention, Kintetsu Railway is popularising its sightseeing limited express trains with affordable fares. A deep-dive into how the company is using its express network for tourism.

    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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