Schedules


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    11/13/2024 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    Explores the role of the gyōji, the often overlooked referee in sumo wrestling, who plays an important part both before and after a tournament.

    11/13/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 5:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Exploring Akasaka, a commercial district in the heart of Tokyo, and learning how the hilly terrain shaped its development as a hub for politicians, business leaders, and foreign dignitaries.

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 6:30 am

    Hit the Road

    A scenic drive through Hokkaido Prefecture uncovers its charm through the exploration of two milks, fresh dairy from the land and oysters from the sea.

    11/13/2024 6:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This time, a look at words related to the number eight, while exploring the unique culture surrounding numbers.

    11/13/2024 6:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware before metal powder such as gold is sprinkled and fixed on the surface.

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 7:30 am

    Frontrunners

    Oda Yuriko lives with a progressive disease, but she is working towards a society in which anybody can enjoy life through running a patient association, developing an app, and other activities.

    11/13/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    11/13/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    11/13/2024 8:23 am

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An aerial journey across 21st century Japan, a bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    Explores the role of the gyōji, the often overlooked referee in sumo wrestling, who plays an important part both before and after a tournament.

    11/13/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    11/13/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Sunita Danuwar, of the Shakti Samuha and Sunita Foundation, works to educate women about human trafficking and promote economic independence. Her passion comes from being a victim herself.

    11/13/2024 9:30 am

    Science View

    Poisons from more than 200,000 species are being studied for uses to improve human lives. There's also progress on pesticides and kidney disease drugs that apply the features of biological toxins.

    11/13/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    11/13/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    11/13/2024 10:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Exploring Akasaka, a commercial district in the heart of Tokyo, and learning how the hilly terrain shaped its development as a hub for politicians, business leaders, and foreign dignitaries.

    11/13/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    11/13/2024 12:30 pm

    Hit the Road

    A scenic drive through Hokkaido Prefecture uncovers its charm through the exploration of two milks, fresh dairy from the land and oysters from the sea.

    11/13/2024 12:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This time, a look at words related to the number eight, while exploring the unique culture surrounding numbers.

    11/13/2024 12:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware before metal powder such as gold is sprinkled and fixed on the surface.

    11/13/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 1:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Oda Yuriko lives with a progressive disease, but she is working towards a society in which anybody can enjoy life through running a patient association, developing an app, and other activities.

    11/13/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 2:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Asparagus brings a pop of colour to early summer, and increasing demand is promoting a bevy of new varieties. Witness cutting-edge cultivation in Hokkaido, Japan's largest production area.

    11/13/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 3:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Exploring Akasaka, a commercial district in the heart of Tokyo, and learning how the hilly terrain shaped its development as a hub for politicians, business leaders, and foreign dignitaries.

    11/13/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

    11/13/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 5:30 pm

    Hit the Road

    A scenic drive through Hokkaido Prefecture uncovers its charm through the exploration of two milks, fresh dairy from the land and oysters from the sea.

    11/13/2024 5:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This time, a look at words related to the number eight, while exploring the unique culture surrounding numbers.

    11/13/2024 5:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware before metal powder such as gold is sprinkled and fixed on the surface.

    11/13/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Sunita Danuwar, of the Shakti Samuha and Sunita Foundation, works to educate women about human trafficking and promote economic independence. Her passion comes from being a victim herself.

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 7:00 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    Digging deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

    11/13/2024 7:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Oda Yuriko lives with a progressive disease, but she is working towards a society in which anybody can enjoy life through running a patient association, developing an app, and other activities.

    11/13/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    11/13/2024 8:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Asparagus brings a pop of colour to early summer, and increasing demand is promoting a bevy of new varieties. Witness cutting-edge cultivation in Hokkaido, Japan's largest production area.

    11/13/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    11/13/2024 9:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Exploring Akasaka, a commercial district in the heart of Tokyo, and learning how the hilly terrain shaped its development as a hub for politicians, business leaders, and foreign dignitaries.

    11/13/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    11/13/2024 10:30 pm

    Hit the Road

    A scenic drive through Hokkaido Prefecture uncovers its charm through the exploration of two milks, fresh dairy from the land and oysters from the sea.

    11/13/2024 10:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This time, a look at words related to the number eight, while exploring the unique culture surrounding numbers.

    11/13/2024 10:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    A look at the maki-e, a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware before metal powder such as gold is sprinkled and fixed on the surface.

    11/13/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above: Up Close

    An aerial journey across 21st century Japan, a bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.

    11/13/2024 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.

    11/13/2024 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

    11/14/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/14/2024 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.

    11/14/2024 12:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years.

    11/14/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/14/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    The founder of a Ukrainian NGO describes its efforts to bring together children who are hesitant to talk about their traumatic war experiences in order to help them heal their mental scars.

    11/14/2024 1:30 am

    Design X Stories

    Exploring a range of Japanese designs and the values of their creators in fields including fashion, consumer products, buildings, and food. The presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.

    11/14/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/14/2024 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.

    11/14/2024 2:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    Peter Barakan explores the innovative use of cardboard in Japan. In the process, he examines new products and meets an expert with fascinating cultural insights. Meanwhile, Matt Alt attempts cardboard art.

    11/14/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/14/2024 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.

    11/14/2024 3:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    Asparagus brings a pop of colour to early summer, and increasing demand is promoting a bevy of new varieties. Witness cutting-edge cultivation in Hokkaido, Japan's largest production area.

    11/14/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/14/2024 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.

    11/14/2024 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.

    NHK World Europe

    Available schedules: 03/26/2022 - 12/28/2024 Time zone: Central European Time (CET) UTC +1 Country: United States Language: English

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