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    11/22/2024 4:57 am

    Sumopedia

    A Sumo wrestling referee's attires hold meaning behind the colourful traditional look and is actually believed that it symbolises the victory.

    11/22/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/22/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Jean Bellorini takes in girls exiled from Afghanistan under the Taliban regime as actresses, and creates plays with them in the belief that cultural interaction is an essential part of theatre.

    11/22/2024 5:30 am

    Asia Insight

    Explores the stories of people who survived a big earthquake in the Hatay Province of Turkey in February 2023.

    11/22/2024 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.

    11/22/2024 6:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and teaching how to give leftovers a bento makeover and use shared ingredients to make different bento for your family.

    11/22/2024 6:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    A bread maker for many years, Yoshioka Kenichi had a problem with leftover bread crusts. Seeking some use for them, he's put the same love he has for bread into making delicious craft beer.

    11/22/2024 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.

    11/22/2024 7:30 am

    Kansai Deeper

    A resident of Osaka dives into the world of kushikatsu by making a stop in the Shinsekai district, where multiple eateries serving the dish are located.

    11/22/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/22/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    11/22/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    11/22/2024 8:23 am

    Chatroom Japan

    Maxine is a university student. She joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school. This experience changed her life.

    11/22/2024 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.

    11/22/2024 8:57 am

    Sumopedia

    A Sumo wrestling referee's attires hold meaning behind the colourful traditional look and is actually believed that it symbolises the victory.

    11/22/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/22/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    11/22/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Keiko Ziak is a co-founder of Obon Society whose mission is to return flags which belonged to Japanese soldiers who died in World War II. She tells us why the wounds of war are finally being healed.

    11/22/2024 9:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    Going behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways, providing interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips, plus where to go, how to get there, and more.

    11/22/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/22/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    11/22/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    11/22/2024 10:30 am

    Asia Insight

    Explores the stories of people who survived a big earthquake in the Hatay Province of Turkey in February 2023.

    11/22/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    11/22/2024 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.

    11/22/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Jean Bellorini takes in girls exiled from Afghanistan under the Taliban regime as actresses, and creates plays with them in the belief that cultural interaction is an essential part of theatre.

    11/22/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape with the aroma of food in the air, both sweet and savoury, that helps the townspeople keep warm in the winter.

    11/22/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    11/22/2024 12:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and teaching how to give leftovers a bento makeover and use shared ingredients to make different bento for your family.

    11/22/2024 12:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    A bread maker for many years, Yoshioka Kenichi had a problem with leftover bread crusts. Seeking some use for them, he's put the same love he has for bread into making delicious craft beer.

    11/22/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/22/2024 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.

    11/22/2024 1:30 pm

    Kansai Deeper

    A resident of Osaka dives into the world of kushikatsu by making a stop in the Shinsekai district, where multiple eateries serving the dish are located.

    11/22/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/22/2024 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.

    11/22/2024 2:30 pm

    Today's Close-Up

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

    11/22/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/22/2024 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.

    11/22/2024 3:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    Explores the stories of people who survived a big earthquake in the Hatay Province of Turkey in February 2023.

    11/22/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/22/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Jean Bellorini takes in girls exiled from Afghanistan under the Taliban regime as actresses, and creates plays with them in the belief that cultural interaction is an essential part of theatre.

    11/22/2024 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.

    11/22/2024 4:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Explains Mono-ii, a term that is used when the bout's outcome could go either way; the judges enter the ring to review closely.

    11/22/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/22/2024 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.

    11/22/2024 5:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and teaching how to give leftovers a bento makeover and use shared ingredients to make different bento for your family.

    11/22/2024 5:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    A bread maker for many years, Yoshioka Kenichi had a problem with leftover bread crusts. Seeking some use for them, he's put the same love he has for bread into making delicious craft beer.

    11/22/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    11/22/2024 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.

    11/22/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Keiko Ziak is a co-founder of Obon Society whose mission is to return flags which belonged to Japanese soldiers who died in World War II. She tells us why the wounds of war are finally being healed.

    11/22/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape with the aroma of food in the air, both sweet and savoury, that helps the townspeople keep warm in the winter.

    11/22/2024 7:00 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    Exploring the risks of self-diagnosing and a new device for managing constipation, which, according to data, can lead to life-threatening conditions like stroke and chronic kidney disease.

    11/22/2024 7:30 pm

    Kansai Deeper

    A resident of Osaka dives into the world of kushikatsu by making a stop in the Shinsekai district, where multiple eateries serving the dish are located.

    11/22/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/22/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    11/22/2024 8:30 pm

    Today's Close-Up

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

    11/22/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/22/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    11/22/2024 9:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    Explores the stories of people who survived a big earthquake in the Hatay Province of Turkey in February 2023.

    11/22/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/22/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    11/22/2024 10:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Presenting bento ideas sent in from around the world and teaching how to give leftovers a bento makeover and use shared ingredients to make different bento for your family.

    11/22/2024 10:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    A bread maker for many years, Yoshioka Kenichi had a problem with leftover bread crusts. Seeking some use for them, he's put the same love he has for bread into making delicious craft beer.

    11/22/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/22/2024 11:10 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    Maxine is a university student. She joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school. This experience changed her life.

    11/22/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape with the aroma of food in the air, both sweet and savoury, that helps the townspeople keep warm in the winter.

    11/22/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    A compilation of time-lapse footage showcasing the calming nature of the forests of Hokkaido where the Ainu originally resided.

    11/22/2024 11:25 pm

    Japanology Plus Mini

    Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at konamon: flour-based cuisine. Two popular examples are takoyaki and okonomiyaki.

    11/22/2024 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.

    11/22/2024 11:57 pm

    Sumopedia

    Explains Mono-ii, a term that is used when the bout's outcome could go either way; the judges enter the ring to review closely.

    11/23/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/23/2024 12:10 am

    Documentary 360

    Featuring documentaries that shed light on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

    11/23/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/23/2024 1:10 am

    Gifts of the North

    11/23/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/23/2024 2:10 am

    Train Cruise

    Criss-crossing Japan by rail. Enjoy the amazing diversity of nature and scenery throughout the country and across the four seasons. Exploring both well-known and hidden parts Japan.

    11/23/2024 2:55 am

    Japanology Plus

    Peter Barakan investigates innovative, efficient and convenient laundry services.

    11/23/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/23/2024 3:10 am

    Today's Close-Up

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

    11/23/2024 3:40 am

    Viewpoint Science

    People try drawing zebras from memories, but recreating the stripes is more complicated than they think.

    11/23/2024 3:50 am

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    Though hardly more than an inch high, Little-One Inch has the brave heart of a great warrior. Using only a needle as a sword, he vanquishes a horrible ogre and protects a princess.

    11/23/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    11/23/2024 4:10 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.

    11/23/2024 4:20 am

    The Seasons of Yamato

    A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, representing each season.

    11/23/2024 4:25 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. Find out what they are looking for amongst the weeds.

    11/23/2024 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.

    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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