Schedules


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    09/23/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 4:10 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.

    09/23/2024 4:23 am

    Hit the Road

    Taking a drive in Saitama and discovering its natural beauty and hidden gems. From Omiya, the team head to Chichibu to see its famed SL train. En route, they savoir local dishes and try washi paper crafting.

    09/23/2024 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.

    09/23/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 5:10 am

    On the Wings

    Embarking on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan, flying to airports across Japan to enjoy breathtaking views from the airplane window. This time, tracking the flight from Kagoshima to Amami Airport.

    09/23/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Takahashi Moe was a member of the Japanese team that won the top prize at the 2023 Pastry World Cup. She reflects on the experience and talks about the desserts concocted by the team.

    09/23/2024 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

    09/23/2024 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 6:10 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.

    09/23/2024 6:23 am

    Design Museum Japan

    Shibata Fumie learns how kaiki, a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.

    09/23/2024 6:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a lesson on putting oneself in the guests shoes as a means of cultivating understanding and comfort.

    09/23/2024 6:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    Weather officials in Japan often warn residents of impending typhoons. Providing an in-depth look into how populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimise danger.

    09/23/2024 6:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Following the daily struggles of ten rookie manga artists from around the world who have assembled in a small town in southwestern Japan to become world-class manga creators.

    09/23/2024 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 7:10 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.

    09/23/2024 7:23 am

    Ramen Japan

    Following along as the local population enjoy a hot helping of ramen in Asahikawa in Hokkaido, the coldest town found in Japan. University students give their all to a summer of ramen.

    09/23/2024 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Explores the culture and belief of people living in Nara, one of Japan's ancient capitals, where is known to be home to spirits and demons.

    09/23/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 8:10 am

    Origami Magic

    Explores the work of a Finnish artist who creates Japanese samurai and knight origami and a Japanese artist with expertise in folding Japanese Buddhist statues.

    09/23/2024 8:25 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.

    09/23/2024 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.

    09/23/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 9:10 am

    Hit the Road

    Let's drive through Chiba Prefecture! We depart from Tokyo Station and enjoy magic hour at scenic Byobugaura. Along the way, encounter Chiba's traditions and be amazed by their artistic quality.

    09/23/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Fujimoto Yasushi developed an ultra-high pressure cleaning machine that can remove unauthorised graffiti on walls with ease. He talks about his innovative, non-chemical, eco-friendly cleaning system.

    09/23/2024 9:30 am

    J-MELO

    Joining May J for Japanese music with the idol group SKE48 who are marking their 15th anniversary, and Tomioka Ai, who's a university student and a singer-songwriter with an international fanbase.

    09/23/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 10:15 am

    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.

    09/23/2024 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

    09/23/2024 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 11:15 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.

    09/23/2024 11:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini

    Technological advancement has allowed their cultivation ob bananas in snowy areas. Visiting a plantation in one of Japan's snowiest regions and checking out a wide variety of bananas at a wholesaler in Tokyo's Ota Market.

    09/23/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Takahashi Moe was a member of the Japanese team that won the top prize at the 2023 Pastry World Cup. She reflects on the experience and talks about the desserts concocted by the team.

    09/23/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession.

    09/23/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 12:10 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.

    09/23/2024 12:23 pm

    On the Wings

    Embarking on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan. Flying to airports nationwide and enjoy breathtaking views from the airplane window. This time, following along from Shizuoka to Izumo Airport.

    09/23/2024 12:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a lesson on putting oneself in the guests shoes as a means of cultivating understanding and comfort.

    09/23/2024 12:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Weather officials in Japan often warn residents of impending typhoons. Providing an in-depth look into how populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimise danger.

    09/23/2024 12:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Following the daily struggles of ten rookie manga artists from around the world who have assembled in a small town in southwestern Japan to become world-class manga creators.

    09/23/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 1:10 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.

    09/23/2024 1:23 pm

    Design Museum Japan

    Tokoname, a pottery town with over 900 years of history, creates products appropriate for the times. Kataoka finds the beauty that's present in functional objects.

    09/23/2024 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Explores the culture and belief of people living in Nara, one of Japan's ancient capitals, where is known to be home to spirits and demons.

    09/23/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 2:10 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.

    09/23/2024 2:23 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Explores the making of Shirakawa and Kitakata ramen noodles in Fukushima, located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu, Japan.

    09/23/2024 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Presents the latest discoveries on the health benefits of natto, which contains a high amount of vitamin K2 and can help lower blood sugar levels.

    09/23/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 3:10 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.

    09/23/2024 3:23 pm

    Hit the Road

    To truly enjoy Gunma, travel by car is key. Starting from Takasaki, where the bullet train stops, and making our way to Kusatsu hot springs, with world heritage sites and local food along the way.

    09/23/2024 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

    09/23/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 4:10 pm

    On the Wings

    Explores the beautiful sky of Japan from Narita to Kumamoto, including footage from above active volcanoes.

    09/23/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Takahashi Moe was a member of the Japanese team that won the top prize at the 2023 Pastry World Cup. She reflects on the experience and talks about the desserts concocted by the team.

    09/23/2024 4:30 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Visiting Sano in Tochigi Prefecture to experience the distinctive taste of handmade noodles.

    09/23/2024 4:45 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Discovering Tokyo's original ramen, a culinary tradition born during post-war reconstruction.

    09/23/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 5:10 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.

    09/23/2024 5:23 pm

    Design Museum Japan

    For 400 years, a group of stonemasons have been building walls using natural stone. Nagayama learns how a stone's qualities are assessed and utilised.

    09/23/2024 5:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a lesson on putting oneself in the guests shoes as a means of cultivating understanding and comfort.

    09/23/2024 5:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Weather officials in Japan often warn residents of impending typhoons. Providing an in-depth look into how populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimise danger.

    09/23/2024 5:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Following the daily struggles of ten rookie manga artists from around the world who have assembled in a small town in southwestern Japan to become world-class manga creators.

    09/23/2024 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 6:10 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.

    09/23/2024 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.

    09/23/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Fujimoto Yasushi developed an ultra-high pressure cleaning machine that can remove unauthorised graffiti on walls with ease. He talks about his innovative, non-chemical, eco-friendly cleaning system.

    09/23/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession.

    09/23/2024 7:00 pm

    Hometown Stories

    About 1,500 local men in traditional white costumes run down a mountain path, lighting up the night with sacred torches, in a centuries-old fire festival in Shingu City, western Japan.

    09/23/2024 7:30 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the many stores in Kyoto specialising in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu, and highlighting some of the purveyors who continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

    09/23/2024 7:35 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    One of the most refreshing summer activities in Hokkaido is canyoning: jumping bravely from rocks and gliding down natural waterslides. Getting that adrenaline pumping and enjoying some Furano thrills.

    09/23/2024 7:50 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    The Ainu are the indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time, a look at Ainu boats.

    09/23/2024 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A woman in Hiroshima Prefecture shares how she preserves the memories of atomic bomb survivors in her hometown.

    09/23/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 8:15 pm

    Origami Magic

    Explores the work of a Finnish artist who creates Japanese samurai and knight origami and a Japanese artist with expertise in folding Japanese Buddhist statues.

    09/23/2024 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Presents the latest discoveries on the health benefits of natto, which contains a high amount of vitamin K2 and can help lower blood sugar levels.

    09/23/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 9:15 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.

    09/23/2024 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

    09/23/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 10:15 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.

    09/23/2024 10:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, a lesson on putting oneself in the guests shoes as a means of cultivating understanding and comfort.

    09/23/2024 10:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    Weather officials in Japan often warn residents of impending typhoons. Providing an in-depth look into how populations vulnerable to typhoons can prepare ahead of time to minimise danger.

    09/23/2024 10:55 pm

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    Following the daily struggles of ten rookie manga artists from around the world who have assembled in a small town in southwestern Japan to become world-class manga creators.

    09/23/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/23/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession.

    09/23/2024 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.

    09/23/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    A woman in Hiroshima Prefecture shares how she preserves the memories of atomic bomb survivors in her hometown.

    09/23/2024 11:30 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Visiting Sano in Tochigi Prefecture to experience the distinctive taste of handmade noodles.

    09/23/2024 11:45 pm

    Ramen Japan

    Discovering Tokyo's original ramen, a culinary tradition born during post-war reconstruction.

    09/24/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/24/2024 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.

    09/24/2024 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

    09/24/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/24/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Fukuda Keisuke talks about the NPO he's leading, which has been organising volunteer clean-up events in Japan for over two decades, and his efforts to bring communities together.

    09/24/2024 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Wakayama Prefecture is a historic sanctuary on a peninsula near Osaka, with hot springs, beaches, and a proud fishing culture. Joining the top-rated Chef Hayashi on a culinary tour of its rich traditions.

    09/24/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/24/2024 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.

    09/24/2024 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    The menu at a 24-hour Chinese restaurant in western Tokyo includes ramen, gyoza dumplings and a wide range of set meals. For three days, the team asked customers why they come here to fill their bellies.

    09/24/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/24/2024 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.

    09/24/2024 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    Presents the latest discoveries on the health benefits of natto, which contains a high amount of vitamin K2 and can help lower blood sugar levels.

    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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