Schedules


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    09/30/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 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.

    09/30/2024 4:30 am

    Japan's Top Inventions

    Japanese inventions are used and loved around the world. Through interviews and reenactments, go behind the scenes and discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

    09/30/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Yamamoto Toshimasa has developed a way to cultivate saltwater fish by mixing a special powder into fresh water, making aquaculture possible in inland areas. He talks about addressing the food crisis.

    09/30/2024 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Meet Pakistani Aziz Ahmed, in Gunma Prefecture, who helps children who have to interpret for foreign parents with limited Japanese skills, and Thai-native Terd Thailek, a Muay Thai trainer at a gym.

    09/30/2024 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.

    09/30/2024 6:30 am

    Learn Japanese From the News

    In late August, torrential rainfall in Tokyo flooded subway stations and caused water to gush out of manholes. Reviewing the news story and learning expressions related to weather and natural disasters.

    09/30/2024 6:40 am

    Easy Japanese

    To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and ga suki desu.

    09/30/2024 6:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange programme gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

    09/30/2024 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.

    09/30/2024 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.

    09/30/2024 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of daily life, the cultural festivals that embody the nation's long history, and the distinctive culinary offerings that utilise the best ingredients the islands can offer.

    09/30/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    09/30/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/30/2024 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. This time, visiting Nara Prefecture and meeting one of the great masters of Japanese sword-making.

    09/30/2024 8:30 am

    Hometown Stories

    Potter Baba Kojiro uses stones from the quarry that produced Japan's first porcelain, but was abandoned for centuries. Exploring what drives him to create pieces from this unique type of clay.

    09/30/2024 8:57 am

    Easy Japanese

    To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say `isshoni' (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, for example, `ikimasu' to `ikimasen', and finally add `ka'.

    09/30/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    09/30/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Matsuoka Satoshi, a Japanese computer scientist and the current head of RIKEN, talks about the operations of a supercomputer called Fugaku.

    09/30/2024 9:30 am

    Tiny Desk Concerts Japan

    B'z vocalist Inaba Koshi who has sold over 80 million CDs in Japan takes on the tiny desk.

    09/30/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    09/30/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/30/2024 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Meet Pakistani Aziz Ahmed, in Gunma Prefecture, who helps children who have to interpret for foreign parents with limited Japanese skills, and Thai-native Terd Thailek, a Muay Thai trainer at a gym.

    09/30/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    09/30/2024 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.

    09/30/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Yamamoto Toshimasa has developed a way to cultivate saltwater fish by mixing a special powder into fresh water, making aquaculture possible in inland areas. He talks about addressing the food crisis.

    09/30/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

    09/30/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    09/30/2024 12:30 pm

    Learn Japanese From the News

    In late August, torrential rainfall in Tokyo flooded subway stations and caused water to gush out of manholes. Reviewing the news story and learning expressions related to weather and natural disasters.

    09/30/2024 12:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and ga suki desu.

    09/30/2024 12:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange programme gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

    09/30/2024 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.

    09/30/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 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.

    09/30/2024 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    Visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of daily life, the cultural festivals that embody the nation's long history, and the distinctive culinary offerings that utilise the best ingredients the islands can offer.

    09/30/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 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.

    09/30/2024 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Hydrogen gas inhalation is proving to be a potential game-changer in emergency medicine. It improves survival rates and reduces severe aftereffects that can occur after the heart restarts.

    09/30/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 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.

    09/30/2024 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Meet Pakistani Aziz Ahmed, in Gunma Prefecture, who helps children who have to interpret for foreign parents with limited Japanese skills, and Thai-native Terd Thailek, a Muay Thai trainer at a gym.

    09/30/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Yamamoto Toshimasa has developed a way to cultivate saltwater fish by mixing a special powder into fresh water, making aquaculture possible in inland areas. He talks about addressing the food crisis.

    09/30/2024 4:30 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    Japanese inventions are used and loved around the world. Through interviews and reenactments, go behind the scenes and discover how Japanese craftsmanship brought these top inventions into being.

    09/30/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 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.

    09/30/2024 5:30 pm

    Learn Japanese From the News

    In late August, torrential rainfall in Tokyo flooded subway stations and caused water to gush out of manholes. Reviewing the news story and learning expressions related to weather and natural disasters.

    09/30/2024 5:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and ga suki desu.

    09/30/2024 5:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange programme gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

    09/30/2024 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.

    09/30/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    09/30/2024 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.

    09/30/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Matsuoka Satoshi, a Japanese computer scientist and the current head of RIKEN, talks about the operations of a supercomputer called Fugaku.

    09/30/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

    09/30/2024 7:00 pm

    Hometown Stories

    Potter Baba Kojiro uses stones from the quarry that produced Japan's first porcelain, but was abandoned for centuries. Exploring what drives him to create pieces from this unique type of clay.

    09/30/2024 7:27 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say `isshoni' (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, for example, `ikimasu' to `ikimasen', and finally add `ka'.

    09/30/2024 7:30 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    Filled with noble, graceful dignity, Kyoto dolls have long embodied people's prayers, relieved loneliness, and represented prayers for their children's growth. A look at the Hina dolls that reflect adoration for nobility.

    09/30/2024 7:35 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    Mt Mokoto in eastern Hokkaido is easily accessible to hikers. John, an expert climber and photographer, heads for its 1,000-meter summit to overlook Lake Kussharo and witness a spectacular sea of clouds.

    09/30/2024 7:50 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Shuri Castle.

    09/30/2024 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. This time, visiting Nara Prefecture and meeting one of the great masters of Japanese sword-making.

    09/30/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/30/2024 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Hydrogen gas inhalation is proving to be a potential game-changer in emergency medicine. It improves survival rates and reduces severe aftereffects that can occur after the heart restarts.

    09/30/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/30/2024 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Meet Pakistani Aziz Ahmed, in Gunma Prefecture, who helps children who have to interpret for foreign parents with limited Japanese skills, and Thai-native Terd Thailek, a Muay Thai trainer at a gym.

    09/30/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    09/30/2024 10:30 pm

    Learn Japanese From the News

    In late August, torrential rainfall in Tokyo flooded subway stations and caused water to gush out of manholes. Reviewing the news story and learning expressions related to weather and natural disasters.

    09/30/2024 10:40 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To express what you like, say the name of a person, place, or thing and ga suki desu.

    09/30/2024 10:45 pm

    Culture Crossroads

    In Edogawa City, where 40% of Tokyo's Indian population reside, a cultural exchange programme gives Japanese residents the chance to visit Indian homes as well as facilities run by Indians.

    09/30/2024 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.

    09/30/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    09/30/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    On those hot, humid summer nights, nothing can get in the way of sleep like mosquitoes on the hunt. We learn about the tools the Edo townspeople had at their disposal to fight the pesky insects.

    09/30/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan. We examine its past and present, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Homes.

    09/30/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. This time, visiting Nara Prefecture and meeting one of the great masters of Japanese sword-making.

    09/30/2024 11:30 pm

    Hometown Stories

    Potter Baba Kojiro uses stones from the quarry that produced Japan's first porcelain, but was abandoned for centuries. Exploring what drives him to create pieces from this unique type of clay.

    09/30/2024 11:57 pm

    Easy Japanese

    To ask someone to go somewhere with you, say `isshoni' (together), change the verb to the polite negative form, for example, `ikimasu' to `ikimasen', and finally add `ka'.

    10/01/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/01/2024 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.

    10/01/2024 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Chiara Terzuolo traces Bird's route from the Hiyama district of Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture.

    10/01/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/01/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Katoh Gizan's works have fetched substantial sums at auctions in New York, earning him an international reputation. He talks about making sculptures for temples damaged in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.

    10/01/2024 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce the uninitiated to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

    10/01/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/01/2024 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.

    10/01/2024 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    An electronics retail store in Yokohama, Japan, has six floors filled with home appliances. For three days in spring, the team asked customers what they came to buy.

    10/01/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/01/2024 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.

    10/01/2024 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    Hydrogen gas inhalation is proving to be a potential game-changer in emergency medicine. It improves survival rates and reduces severe aftereffects that can occur after the heart restarts.

    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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