Schedules


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    10/21/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 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.

    10/21/2024 4:30 am

    Today's Close-Up

    At the end of World War II, atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The ensuing fires in the cities blew huge amounts of radioactive material and soot into the air, causing so-called `black rain'.

    10/21/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

    10/21/2024 5:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Pakistani Habib ur Rahman creates power wheelchairs in Kobayashi City, Miyazaki, as well as Chinese Xia Siya who works in children's education support in Yubari City, Hokkaido.

    10/21/2024 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.

    10/21/2024 6:30 am

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, how to navigate social situations in which everyone has a different opinion, including the viewer.

    10/21/2024 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.

    10/21/2024 6:55 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.

    10/21/2024 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.

    10/21/2024 7:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    A look at Mikuni Road, stretching from Takasaki in Gunma Prefecture to Teradomari, 200 kilometers to the north in Niigata Prefecture. Mt Mikuni, 1,636 meters high, lies on the border between the two prefectures.

    10/21/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    10/21/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    10/21/2024 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The director of a conservation centre shares how the staff dedicate themselves to preserving the red-crowned cranes in the Kushiro wetlands of Hokkaido Prefecture and help them survive the long winter.

    10/21/2024 8:30 am

    Biz Stream

    Featuring companies that have developed successful products from materials or designs they had long possessed but had not been using.

    10/21/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    10/21/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Miyazaki Kensuke, a Japanese artist, talks about his work in Ukraine and the power of art amid Russia's invasion.

    10/21/2024 9:30 am

    J-MELO

    Join May J. for Japanese music! This week: Murasaki (members: Chisa, who's a voice actor in the Umamusume: Pretty Derby franchise, and songwriter Ramseeni); and 7-member idol group Fragrant Drive.

    10/21/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    10/21/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    10/21/2024 10:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Pakistani Habib ur Rahman creates power wheelchairs in Kobayashi City, Miyazaki, as well as Chinese Xia Siya who works in children's education support in Yubari City, Hokkaido.

    10/21/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    10/21/2024 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.

    10/21/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

    10/21/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    10/21/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    10/21/2024 12:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, how to navigate social situations in which everyone has a different opinion, including the viewer.

    10/21/2024 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.

    10/21/2024 12:55 pm

    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.

    10/21/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 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.

    10/21/2024 1:30 pm

    Seasoning the Seasons

    A look at Mikuni Road, stretching from Takasaki in Gunma Prefecture to Teradomari, 200 kilometers to the north in Niigata Prefecture. Mt Mikuni, 1,636 meters high, lies on the border between the two prefectures.

    10/21/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 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.

    10/21/2024 2:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Heart failure, which is rising globally, has no cure. A type of medication gaining attention for the ability to slow down its progress is SGLT2 inhibitors, which treat diabetes by acting on the kidneys.

    10/21/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 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.

    10/21/2024 3:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Pakistani Habib ur Rahman creates power wheelchairs in Kobayashi City, Miyazaki, as well as Chinese Xia Siya who works in children's education support in Yubari City, Hokkaido.

    10/21/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Interviews with leaders, academics, visionaries and entrepreneurs whose work is changing the world. Offers insight into those who are applying their skills to solve challenges at a local, regional and international level.

    10/21/2024 4:30 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time, highlighting the technology surrounding letter sorting machines and exhaust gas analysers.

    10/21/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 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.

    10/21/2024 5:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, how to navigate social situations in which everyone has a different opinion, including the viewer.

    10/21/2024 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.

    10/21/2024 5:55 pm

    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.

    10/21/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    10/21/2024 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.

    10/21/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Miyazaki Kensuke, a Japanese artist, talks about his work in Ukraine and the power of art amid Russia's invasion.

    10/21/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    10/21/2024 7:00 pm

    Hometown Stories

    Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others, with themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues.

    10/21/2024 7:27 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Learn how to ask the price of something in front of you.

    10/21/2024 7:30 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    The ancient capital's dignified air of yesteryear is in part generated by earthen walls: the walls of the imperial palace, shrines, temples and even private properties. Earthen walls imbue structures with a rustic air.

    10/21/2024 7:35 pm

    Wild Hokkaido!

    A summer adventure at a ski resort provides the chance to see magical views and enjoy thrilling forest activities, sparking an entirely different kind of excitement from the usual winter pastimes.

    10/21/2024 7:50 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.

    10/21/2024 7:55 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The director of a conservation centre shares how the staff dedicate themselves to preserving the red-crowned cranes in the Kushiro wetlands of Hokkaido Prefecture and help them survive the long winter.

    10/21/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    10/21/2024 8:30 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Heart failure, which is rising globally, has no cure. A type of medication gaining attention for the ability to slow down its progress is SGLT2 inhibitors, which treat diabetes by acting on the kidneys.

    10/21/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    10/21/2024 9:30 pm

    Where We Call Home

    Meeting Pakistani Habib ur Rahman creates power wheelchairs in Kobayashi City, Miyazaki, as well as Chinese Xia Siya who works in children's education support in Yubari City, Hokkaido.

    10/21/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    10/21/2024 10:30 pm

    Activate Your Japanese

    Lessons on how the viewer can make the most out of their Japanese language skills. This time, how to navigate social situations in which everyone has a different opinion, including the viewer.

    10/21/2024 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.

    10/21/2024 10:55 pm

    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.

    10/21/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/21/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.

    10/21/2024 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: Shuri Castle.

    10/21/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    The director of a conservation centre shares how the staff dedicate themselves to preserving the red-crowned cranes in the Kushiro wetlands of Hokkaido Prefecture and help them survive the long winter.

    10/21/2024 11:30 pm

    Hometown Stories

    Intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching lives of others, with themes ranging from ancient traditions to contemporary social issues.

    10/21/2024 11:57 pm

    Easy Japanese

    Learn how to ask the price of something in front of you.

    10/22/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/22/2024 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.

    10/22/2024 12:30 am

    Journeys in Japan

    Exploring a different side of Japan to meet the locals, discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks. Offering a whole array of top travel tips to show the many unique places in the country.

    10/22/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/22/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    At the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, Masa Takumi won Best Global Music Album. This was the culmination of a life goal that Takumi moved across the world to Los Angeles in order to achieve.

    10/22/2024 1:30 am

    Dining with the Chef

    Chef Saito shows how to make autumn fritters with beets and chicken, a perfect meal for the autumn season.

    10/22/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/22/2024 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.

    10/22/2024 2:30 am

    Document 72 Hours

    Locals in Okayama talk about the community garden where everyone can grow their vegetables together.

    10/22/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    10/22/2024 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.

    10/22/2024 3:30 am

    Medical Frontiers

    Heart failure, which is rising globally, has no cure. A type of medication gaining attention for the ability to slow down its progress is SGLT2 inhibitors, which treat diabetes by acting on the kidneys.

    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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