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    12/08/2024 4:52 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    The Amakusa region has over 120 islands and is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed. A look at Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography.

    12/08/2024 4:55 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mt. Hachimantai. It presents nature in its many forms.

    12/08/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 5:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    Featuring painter Yoshinari Ishimura, who has autism. His late mother sparked his love of animals, which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari expands his world and brings joy to others.

    12/08/2024 5:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle ga, and the verb in the negative form followed by n desu ga.

    12/08/2024 5:40 am

    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.

    12/08/2024 5:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    This time, a Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives. His first destination is Mt Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

    12/08/2024 6:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 6:10 am

    Long Journey for Peace

    Sunao Tsuboi embraced the US President last year in Hiroshima. For the 92-year-old atomic bomb survivor, the meeting was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons.

    12/08/2024 7:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 7:10 am

    Another Story

    In 2016, Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima. A look at how that historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter.

    12/08/2024 7:55 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

    12/08/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 8:10 am

    Biz Stream

    Featuring creative new approaches to selling apparel products in Japan.

    12/08/2024 8:40 am

    Little Charo

    The adventures of Charo, a Japanese dog who finds himself lost in New York City and decides to find his way back home.

    12/08/2024 8:50 am

    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.

    12/08/2024 8:55 am

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

    12/08/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 9:10 am

    Hometown Stories

    Featuring painter Yoshinari Ishimura, who has autism. His late mother sparked his love of animals, which now inspires his work. With his father's help, Yoshinari expands his world and brings joy to others.

    12/08/2024 9:37 am

    Easy Japanese

    To explain that you are having a problem with something, say the name of something, then the particle ga, and the verb in the negative form followed by n desu ga.

    12/08/2024 9:40 am

    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.

    12/08/2024 9:45 am

    Wild Hokkaido!

    This time, a Canadian traverses the Shiretoko mountain range over three days as autumn arrives. His first destination is Mt Rausudake, the highest peak on the Shiretoko Peninsula.

    12/08/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 10:10 am

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    A mysterious fish from the depths has lured the Darwin team into the chilly waters off Northern Japan for a closer look. The result - shocking dining habits and terrifying battles over spawning rights.

    12/08/2024 10:35 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. Providing an in-depth look at the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

    12/08/2024 10:40 am

    Texico

    Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.

    12/08/2024 10:50 am

    U & I

    I is not happy to see that the new student, U, is using a tablet during the test. She points out that the tablet might be the reason for U's fail.

    12/08/2024 11:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 11:10 am

    Somewhere Street

    Highlighting Porto, the second largest city in Portugal. Its historic centre, which is a World Heritage site, and the Gaia District, which is lined with Port wine cellars, are separated by the Douro River.

    12/08/2024 11:52 am

    Time-Lapse Journey

    The Amakusa region has over 120 islands and is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed. A look at Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography.

    12/08/2024 11:55 am

    National Parks of Japan

    Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mt. Hachimantai. It presents nature in its many forms.

    12/08/2024 12:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 12:10 pm

    Long Journey for Peace

    Sunao Tsuboi embraced the US President last year in Hiroshima. For the 92-year-old atomic bomb survivor, the meeting was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons.

    12/08/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 1:10 pm

    Another Story

    In 2016, Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima. A look at how that historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter.

    12/08/2024 1:55 pm

    National Parks of Japan

    Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

    12/08/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 2:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    A mysterious fish from the depths has lured the Darwin team into the chilly waters off Northern Japan for a closer look. The result - shocking dining habits and terrifying battles over spawning rights.

    12/08/2024 2:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. Providing an in-depth look at the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

    12/08/2024 2:40 pm

    Texico

    Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.

    12/08/2024 2:50 pm

    U & I

    I is not happy to see that the new student, U, is using a tablet during the test. She points out that the tablet might be the reason for U's fail.

    12/08/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 3:10 pm

    J-MELO

    This week's spotlight is on Haku, an Osaka-based four-piece band praised for their unique lyrics and sound, and XinU, a smoky-voiced singer with a sound that blends diverse elements.

    12/08/2024 3:40 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring The New Creature.

    12/08/2024 3:45 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Helping non-native speakers with Japanese language skills. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, from Vietnam, works at a paper products company. In a roleplay challenge, she must reach out to a coworker to offer support.

    12/08/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 4:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Highlighting Porto, the second largest city in Portugal. Its historic centre, which is a World Heritage site, and the Gaia District, which is lined with Port wine cellars, are separated by the Douro River.

    12/08/2024 4:52 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    The Amakusa region has over 120 islands and is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed. A look at Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography.

    12/08/2024 4:55 pm

    National Parks of Japan

    Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mt. Hachimantai. It presents nature in its many forms.

    12/08/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 5:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    Explores the stories behind the creation and use of diagnostic ultrasound machines and sports balls used in international competitions.

    12/08/2024 5:40 pm

    BOSAI - Science That Can Save Your Life

    Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the not-so-distant future. Taking a look at Japan's technology attempting to address issues surrounding water scarcity.

    12/08/2024 5:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

    12/08/2024 6:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 6:10 pm

    Long Journey for Peace

    Sunao Tsuboi embraced the US President last year in Hiroshima. For the 92-year-old atomic bomb survivor, the meeting was but one step in a decades-long journey to abolish nuclear weapons.

    12/08/2024 7:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 7:10 pm

    Another Story

    In 2016, Obama became the first sitting US President to visit Hiroshima. A look at how that historic day came to be, including interviews with hibakusha survivors and Obama's speechwriter.

    12/08/2024 7:55 pm

    National Parks of Japan

    Daisen-Oki National Park comprises the Oki Islands, which boast spectacular geological formations, and a mainland area with shrines and sacred mountains that gave rise to myths and legends.

    12/08/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 8:10 pm

    J-MELO

    This week's spotlight is on Haku, an Osaka-based four-piece band praised for their unique lyrics and sound, and XinU, a smoky-voiced singer with a sound that blends diverse elements.

    12/08/2024 8:40 pm

    Easy Japanese for Work

    Helping non-native speakers with Japanese language skills. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang, from Vietnam, works at a paper products company. In a roleplay challenge, she must reach out to a coworker to offer support.

    12/08/2024 8:55 pm

    A Cat's-Eye View of Japan

    On this unique trip around Japan, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats! Filmed by wildlife photographe,Iwago Mitsuaki.

    12/08/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 9:10 pm

    Darwin's Amazing Animals

    A mysterious fish from the depths has lured the Darwin team into the chilly waters off Northern Japan for a closer look. The result - shocking dining habits and terrifying battles over spawning rights.

    12/08/2024 9:35 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    Oze National Park contains the largest mountain wetland in Japan. Providing an in-depth look at the beauty of Oze as time-lapse photography makes the flowers and the morning dew come alive.

    12/08/2024 9:40 pm

    Texico

    Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.

    12/08/2024 9:50 pm

    U & I

    I is not happy to see that the new student, U, is using a tablet during the test. She points out that the tablet might be the reason for U's fail.

    12/08/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 10:10 pm

    Japan's Top Inventions

    Explores the stories behind the creation and use of diagnostic ultrasound machines and sports balls used in international competitions.

    12/08/2024 10:40 pm

    BOSAI - Science That Can Save Your Life

    Droughts are increasing and simulations predict that megadroughts could occur in the not-so-distant future. Taking a look at Japan's technology attempting to address issues surrounding water scarcity.

    12/08/2024 10:55 pm

    Pythagora Switch Mini

    Featuring The New Creature.

    12/08/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/08/2024 11:10 pm

    Somewhere Street

    Highlighting Porto, the second largest city in Portugal. Its historic centre, which is a World Heritage site, and the Gaia District, which is lined with Port wine cellars, are separated by the Douro River.

    12/08/2024 11:52 pm

    Time-Lapse Journey

    The Amakusa region has over 120 islands and is home to one of the places where a unique form of Christianity developed. A look at Amakusa's historic sights and natural beauty through time-lapse photography.

    12/08/2024 11:55 pm

    National Parks of Japan

    Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mt. Hachimantai. It presents nature in its many forms.

    12/09/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/09/2024 12:10 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.

    12/09/2024 12:23 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.

    12/09/2024 12:30 am

    Where We Call Home

    People from around the globe who put down roots in Japan offer a glimpse into their lives and the hardships they face in Japanese society.

    12/09/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/09/2024 1:10 am

    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.

    12/09/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Takahara Miki, an experienced nurse who received the Florence Nightingale Medal, talks about international relief work.

    12/09/2024 1:30 am

    Learn Japanese From the News

    Tanaka Terumi, a member of a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, speaks at a high school in Saitama City and urges students to think about how to create a future without nuclear weapons.

    12/09/2024 1:40 am

    Easy Japanese

    When seeking permission to do something, change the end of a verb to `te' style. For example, `toru', `take' becomes `totte'. Then add, `mo ii desu ka'.

    12/09/2024 1:45 am

    Culture Crossroads

    We look at the special factors that enable NHK WORLD-JAPAN to provide accurate, up-to-date information whenever a disaster strikes, including emergency reporting drills conducted by the news floor.

    12/09/2024 1:55 am

    Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN

    `JAPAN DELISH' showcases the variation of Japanese food culture which evolved in a unique way, including curry rice and Chinese dumplings.

    12/09/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/09/2024 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.

    12/09/2024 2:30 am

    Seasoning the Seasons

    The city of Nikko, in Tochigi Prefecture, lying around 120 kilometres north of Tokyo, is one of Japan's leading tourist destinations. Nikko includes many popular sites including the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, renowned for its remarkable sculptures.

    12/09/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/09/2024 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.

    12/09/2024 3:30 am

    Biz Stream

    Featuring creative new approaches to selling apparel products in Japan.

    12/09/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/09/2024 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.

    12/09/2024 4:30 am

    Today's Close-Up

    Japan is seeing a rise in real estate fraud targeting elderly people living alone. Exploring ways to protect people with cognitive decline from scam sales of unwanted land and property.

    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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