Schedules


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    12/06/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/06/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Katalin Kariko was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2023 for the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. But her research path was long and hard. She talks about her beliefs as a scientist.

    12/06/2024 5:30 am

    Asia Insight

    After an accident in 2013, safety regulations were imposed on the garment industry of Bangladesh, but between these rules and price demands from foreign buyers, owners and workers can barely get by.

    12/06/2024 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.

    12/06/2024 6:30 am

    Bento Expo

    Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine. Together, the pair make two festive-looking bentos suitable for the holiday season.

    12/06/2024 6:45 am

    Zero Waste Life

    Japan loves baseball, but gear can be so costly that some young players give up. Yonezawaya Tomohiro and Oki Satoshi refurbish and sell old gloves at a low price, so that every child can play.

    12/06/2024 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.

    12/06/2024 7:30 am

    Bringing Smiles Across the World

    Top New York concert promoter Kazuko Hillyer Tatsumura turned to philanthropy after meeting the 14th Dalai Lama. Now she brings smiles to children wherever they may be - in Panama, India or Indonesia.

    12/06/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/06/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    12/06/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/06/2024 8:23 am

    Chatroom Japan

    Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair. But outside her salon, she says social pressure keeps some people from embracing it.

    12/06/2024 8:30 am

    Japan Delish

    A closer look at a banquet of foods from overseas adopted by the Japanese. From fare steeped in tradition to its many modern variations, uncover the delicious histories at the heart of every dish.

    12/06/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/06/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    12/06/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Steve Leeper is the first American to serve as chairman of the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation and has long been calling out the disastrous consequences of nuclear weapons.

    12/06/2024 9:30 am

    Japan Railway Journal

    Departure melodies are musical versions of traditional train departure signals like bells. Join us as we take a look at this unique aspect of Japanese railway culture.

    12/06/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/06/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    12/06/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/06/2024 10:30 am

    Asia Insight

    After an accident in 2013, safety regulations were imposed on the garment industry of Bangladesh, but between these rules and price demands from foreign buyers, owners and workers can barely get by.

    12/06/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    12/06/2024 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.

    12/06/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Katalin Kariko was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2023 for the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. But her research path was long and hard. She talks about her beliefs as a scientist.

    12/06/2024 11:55 am

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.

    12/06/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    12/06/2024 12:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine. Together, the pair make two festive-looking bentos suitable for the holiday season.

    12/06/2024 12:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Japan loves baseball, but gear can be so costly that some young players give up. Yonezawaya Tomohiro and Oki Satoshi refurbish and sell old gloves at a low price, so that every child can play.

    12/06/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/06/2024 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.

    12/06/2024 1:30 pm

    Bringing Smiles Across the World

    Top New York concert promoter Kazuko Hillyer Tatsumura turned to philanthropy after meeting the 14th Dalai Lama. Now she brings smiles to children wherever they may be - in Panama, India or Indonesia.

    12/06/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/06/2024 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.

    12/06/2024 2:30 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    Used condominiums are popular in Japan. But some lack seismic resistance and are at risk of collapsing in a strong earthquake. We look at what should be done to protect owners and their communities.

    12/06/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/06/2024 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.

    12/06/2024 3:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    After an accident in 2013, safety regulations were imposed on the garment industry of Bangladesh, but between these rules and price demands from foreign buyers, owners and workers can barely get by.

    12/06/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/06/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Katalin Kariko was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2023 for the development of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. But her research path was long and hard. She talks about her beliefs as a scientist.

    12/06/2024 4:30 pm

    Japan Delish

    A closer look at a banquet of foods from overseas adopted by the Japanese. From fare steeped in tradition to its many modern variations, uncover the delicious histories at the heart of every dish.

    12/06/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/06/2024 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.

    12/06/2024 5:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine. Together, the pair make two festive-looking bentos suitable for the holiday season.

    12/06/2024 5:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Japan loves baseball, but gear can be so costly that some young players give up. Yonezawaya Tomohiro and Oki Satoshi refurbish and sell old gloves at a low price, so that every child can play.

    12/06/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    12/06/2024 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.

    12/06/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    Steve Leeper is the first American to serve as chairman of the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation and has long been calling out the disastrous consequences of nuclear weapons.

    12/06/2024 6:55 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.

    12/06/2024 7:00 pm

    Medical Frontiers

    New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep. Introducing a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.

    12/06/2024 7:30 pm

    Bringing Smiles Across the World

    Top New York concert promoter Kazuko Hillyer Tatsumura turned to philanthropy after meeting the 14th Dalai Lama. Now she brings smiles to children wherever they may be - in Panama, India or Indonesia.

    12/06/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/06/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/06/2024 8:30 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    Used condominiums are popular in Japan. But some lack seismic resistance and are at risk of collapsing in a strong earthquake. We look at what should be done to protect owners and their communities.

    12/06/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/06/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/06/2024 9:30 pm

    Asia Insight

    After an accident in 2013, safety regulations were imposed on the garment industry of Bangladesh, but between these rules and price demands from foreign buyers, owners and workers can barely get by.

    12/06/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/06/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/06/2024 10:30 pm

    Bento Expo

    Marc prepares bentos with cooking expert Yanagihara Naoyuki, a chef of Japanese cuisine. Together, the pair make two festive-looking bentos suitable for the holiday season.

    12/06/2024 10:45 pm

    Zero Waste Life

    Japan loves baseball, but gear can be so costly that some young players give up. Yonezawaya Tomohiro and Oki Satoshi refurbish and sell old gloves at a low price, so that every child can play.

    12/06/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/06/2024 11:10 pm

    Chatroom Japan

    Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair. But outside her salon, she says social pressure keeps some people from embracing it.

    12/06/2024 11:15 pm

    Ukiyoe Edo-Life

    Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.

    12/06/2024 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 - The Holiest Place.

    12/06/2024 11:25 pm

    Japanology Plus Mini

    Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at plasterwork. Time-honored methods are still used to achieve astonishing results.

    12/06/2024 11:30 pm

    Japan Delish

    A closer look at a banquet of foods from overseas adopted by the Japanese. From fare steeped in tradition to its many modern variations, uncover the delicious histories at the heart of every dish.

    12/07/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/07/2024 12:10 am

    The Unbreakable Silence - The Harm of Japan's Eugenic Law

    In July 2024, the Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional. A look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilised remain silent on their suffering.

    12/07/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/07/2024 1:10 am

    DOSUKOI Sumo Salon

    The most common winning technique in sumo is when a rikishi forces their opponent out of the ring using yorikiri. Experts new and old provide insights and help us break down the manoeuvre.

    12/07/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/07/2024 2:10 am

    Train Cruise

    Travel through one of the largest calderas in the world at Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Pref. The caldera has fertile ground to sustain crops and livestock.

    12/07/2024 2:55 am

    Japanology Plus

    Paul Barakan explores the history and interesting facts about Miso, Japan's healthy and comforting taste of home.

    12/07/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/07/2024 3:10 am

    Today's Close-Up

    Used condominiums are popular in Japan. But some lack seismic resistance and are at risk of collapsing in a strong earthquake. We look at what should be done to protect owners and their communities.

    12/07/2024 3:40 am

    Viewpoint Science

    Explores the fascinating things that children can find while looking for various creatures under soil.

    12/07/2024 3:50 am

    Story Land in Classical Japanese

    Momotarō was born from a giant peach which was found floating down a river. When he matured into adolescence, Momotarō leaves his parents to fight a band of Oni who marauded over their land.

    12/07/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/07/2024 4:10 am

    History Uncovered

    Uncovering the spirit of the Japanese samurai through the creation of their iconic armour, worn for defence, including a look at sixteenth-century helmets that featured shapes like a crescent moon or the ears of a rabbit.

    12/07/2024 4:40 am

    Cinematic Journey

    Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.

    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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