Schedules


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    09/18/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The narrator talks about the story behind how people strengthened the sumo ring in ancient time by using special parts filled with sand called Tokudawara.

    09/18/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Spotlighting Enya Listiani Dewi, the scientist leading energy reform initiatives in Indonesia, aiming to create a sustainable society using `green' hydrogen produced from only natural energy.

    09/18/2024 5:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Venturing out to see how the community of Sawara in Chiba Prefecture is upholding the traditions of the 300-year-old town, where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River.

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 6:30 am

    Ninja Truth

    The ninja are said to have devised over 230 uses for gunpowder. A recreation of the daikokuhiya, a gunpowder-laden fire arrow, and an experiment to uncover its true purpose.

    09/18/2024 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 fire. Explore the unique culture behind them.

    09/18/2024 6:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at Zuiki Matsuri, a festival of floats that have been decorated with locally grown vegetables and parades in the streets during early October in gratitude of an abundant harvest.

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 7:30 am

    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.

    09/18/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    09/18/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    The narrator talks about the story behind how people strengthened the sumo ring in ancient time by using special parts filled with sand called Tokudawara.

    09/18/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    09/18/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Professor Jason Arday focuses on the United Kingdom's education system in his work as a sociologist. He made history when at 37, he became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University.

    09/18/2024 9:30 am

    Science View

    Looking at energy savings and carbon reduction in Japan's leading train systems, including hydrogen fuel cells and silicon carbide power electronics.

    09/18/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    09/18/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/18/2024 10:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Venturing out to see how the community of Sawara in Chiba Prefecture is upholding the traditions of the 300-year-old town, where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River.

    09/18/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Spotlighting Enya Listiani Dewi, the scientist leading energy reform initiatives in Indonesia, aiming to create a sustainable society using `green' hydrogen produced from only natural energy.

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    09/18/2024 12:30 pm

    Ninja Truth

    The ninja are said to have devised over 230 uses for gunpowder. A recreation of the daikokuhiya, a gunpowder-laden fire arrow, and an experiment to uncover its true purpose.

    09/18/2024 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 fire. Explore the unique culture behind them.

    09/18/2024 12:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at Zuiki Matsuri, a festival of floats that have been decorated with locally grown vegetables and parades in the streets during early October in gratitude of an abundant harvest.

    09/18/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 1:30 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.

    09/18/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 2:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Exploring how aromatic rakkyo is grown in Tottori, a major production area famous for its sand dunes. Farmers battle with a harsh environment to eventually produce a quality, versatile vegetable.

    09/18/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 3:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Venturing out to see how the community of Sawara in Chiba Prefecture is upholding the traditions of the 300-year-old town, where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River.

    09/18/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Spotlighting Enya Listiani Dewi, the scientist leading energy reform initiatives in Indonesia, aiming to create a sustainable society using `green' hydrogen produced from only natural energy.

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Explores the role of the ceremonial guards, who accompany the wrestler to the sumo ring and help perform the ceremony before the makunouchi division begins.

    09/18/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 5:30 pm

    Ninja Truth

    The ninja are said to have devised over 230 uses for gunpowder. A recreation of the daikokuhiya, a gunpowder-laden fire arrow, and an experiment to uncover its true purpose.

    09/18/2024 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 fire. Explore the unique culture behind them.

    09/18/2024 5:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at Zuiki Matsuri, a festival of floats that have been decorated with locally grown vegetables and parades in the streets during early October in gratitude of an abundant harvest.

    09/18/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Professor Jason Arday focuses on the United Kingdom's education system in his work as a sociologist. He made history when at 37, he became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University.

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 7:00 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    Examining the initial response to the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake to consider what is needed to prepare for natural disasters.

    09/18/2024 7:30 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.

    09/18/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/18/2024 8:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Exploring how aromatic rakkyo is grown in Tottori, a major production area famous for its sand dunes. Farmers battle with a harsh environment to eventually produce a quality, versatile vegetable.

    09/18/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/18/2024 9:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Venturing out to see how the community of Sawara in Chiba Prefecture is upholding the traditions of the 300-year-old town, where merchant families prospered thanks to the Tone River.

    09/18/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/18/2024 10:30 pm

    Ninja Truth

    The ninja are said to have devised over 230 uses for gunpowder. A recreation of the daikokuhiya, a gunpowder-laden fire arrow, and an experiment to uncover its true purpose.

    09/18/2024 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 fire. Explore the unique culture behind them.

    09/18/2024 10:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at Zuiki Matsuri, a festival of floats that have been decorated with locally grown vegetables and parades in the streets during early October in gratitude of an abundant harvest.

    09/18/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A local farmer shares how he leads a double life at a salmon hatchery built around a natural cycle in the Shonai plains of Yamagata Prefecture.

    09/18/2024 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.

    09/18/2024 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Explores the role of the ceremonial guards, who accompany the wrestler to the sumo ring and help perform the ceremony before the makunouchi division begins.

    09/19/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/19/2024 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.

    09/19/2024 12:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Featuring Gion Matsuri as Kyoto's festive spirit.

    09/19/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/19/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. A look at how the war affected him and what music means to him.

    09/19/2024 1:30 am

    Design X Stories

    21 21 Design Sight in Roppongi, Tokyo, holds an exhibition titled, `Future Elements: Experimental Laboratory for Prototyping in Science and Design'. Exhibition director Yamanaka Shunji gives insights on prototypes and design sketches.

    09/19/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/19/2024 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.

    09/19/2024 2:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    Water-free fire engines and AI-powered robots are among the new firefighting technologies being used in Japan to address changing emergency circumstances. We introduce some recent approaches.

    09/19/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/19/2024 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.

    09/19/2024 3:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Exploring how aromatic rakkyo is grown in Tottori, a major production area famous for its sand dunes. Farmers battle with a harsh environment to eventually produce a quality, versatile vegetable.

    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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