Schedules


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    12/18/2024 5:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2024 5:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Lomorpich Rithy establishes a festival called BonnPhum to protect Cambodian traditional arts that nearly vanished under the Pol Pot regime. The festival combines modern pop culture and traditional arts.

    12/18/2024 5:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Tokyo - where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Making a journey to discover the real Tokyo, diving into its historic old towns and encountering many fun surprises along the way.

    12/18/2024 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.

    12/18/2024 6:30 am

    Ninja Truth

    Examining how the ninja's used their knowledge of botany to create both poison and medicine, and visiting a company that has a ninja medicine in production.

    12/18/2024 6:45 am

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. A look at the unique world of the Japanese language, accompanied with scenes from Japan.

    12/18/2024 6:55 am

    Core Kyoto Mini

    On February 3, the Lunar New Year's Eve, various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

    12/18/2024 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.

    12/18/2024 7:30 am

    Frontrunners

    Highlighting professionals at the forefront of different fields by showcasing their amazing work, discovering their motivations, and learning more about the challenges they may face in the future.

    12/18/2024 8:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2024 8:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    12/18/2024 8:15 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/18/2024 8:23 am

    Japan From Above - Up Close

    A journey along the renowned Tsugaru Railway in the snow-blanketed region of Aomori Prefecture in northeastern Japan.

    12/18/2024 8:30 am

    Kabuki Kool

    Exploring Kabuki dancing, which started as a showpiece for a female character, but then dances for male characters began appearing.

    12/18/2024 9:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2024 9:14 am

    NL Bridge

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

    12/18/2024 9:15 am

    Direct Talk

    In Nepal, prisoners' children often end up on the streets. Indira Ranamagar founded an NGO that cares for such children. In 2022 she was elected to parliament, where she works to improve their rights.

    12/18/2024 9:30 am

    Science View

    The revolution in air travel is here, as the global race to develop flying cars is heating up, with Japan leading in key parts like batteries and motors.

    12/18/2024 10:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2024 10:17 am

    NL Bridge

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

    12/18/2024 10:18 am

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/18/2024 10:30 am

    Dive in Tokyo

    Tokyo - where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Making a journey to discover the real Tokyo, diving into its historic old towns and encountering many fun surprises along the way.

    12/18/2024 11:00 am

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    12/18/2024 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.

    12/18/2024 11:40 am

    Direct Talk

    Lomorpich Rithy establishes a festival called BonnPhum to protect Cambodian traditional arts that nearly vanished under the Pol Pot regime. The festival combines modern pop culture and traditional arts.

    12/18/2024 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.

    12/18/2024 12:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    12/18/2024 12:30 pm

    Ninja Truth

    Examining how the ninja's used their knowledge of botany to create both poison and medicine, and visiting a company that has a ninja medicine in production.

    12/18/2024 12:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. A look at the unique world of the Japanese language, accompanied with scenes from Japan.

    12/18/2024 12:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    On February 3, the Lunar New Year's Eve, various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

    12/18/2024 1:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2024 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.

    12/18/2024 1:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Highlighting professionals at the forefront of different fields by showcasing their amazing work, discovering their motivations, and learning more about the challenges they may face in the future.

    12/18/2024 2:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2024 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.

    12/18/2024 2:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.

    12/18/2024 3:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2024 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.

    12/18/2024 3:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Tokyo - where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Making a journey to discover the real Tokyo, diving into its historic old towns and encountering many fun surprises along the way.

    12/18/2024 4:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2024 4:15 pm

    Direct Talk

    Lomorpich Rithy establishes a festival called BonnPhum to protect Cambodian traditional arts that nearly vanished under the Pol Pot regime. The festival combines modern pop culture and traditional arts.

    12/18/2024 4:30 pm

    Kabuki Kool

    Exploring Kabuki dancing, which started as a showpiece for a female character, but then dances for male characters began appearing.

    12/18/2024 5:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2024 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.

    12/18/2024 5:30 pm

    Ninja Truth

    Examining how the ninja's used their knowledge of botany to create both poison and medicine, and visiting a company that has a ninja medicine in production.

    12/18/2024 5:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. A look at the unique world of the Japanese language, accompanied with scenes from Japan.

    12/18/2024 5:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    On February 3, the Lunar New Year's Eve, various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

    12/18/2024 6:00 pm

    Newsroom Tokyo

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

    12/18/2024 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.

    12/18/2024 6:40 pm

    Direct Talk

    In Nepal, prisoners' children often end up on the streets. Indira Ranamagar founded an NGO that cares for such children. In 2022 she was elected to parliament, where she works to improve their rights.

    12/18/2024 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.

    12/18/2024 7:00 pm

    Today's Close-Up

    A Japanese woman had her spinal nerves severed during a surgery, and the doctor in charge had been involved in cases of medical incidents. Experts examine systemic issues in Japan's healthcare, seeking solutions to protect patients.

    12/18/2024 7:30 pm

    Frontrunners

    Highlighting professionals at the forefront of different fields by showcasing their amazing work, discovering their motivations, and learning more about the challenges they may face in the future.

    12/18/2024 8:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2024 8:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/18/2024 8:30 pm

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.

    12/18/2024 9:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2024 9:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/18/2024 9:30 pm

    Dive in Tokyo

    Tokyo - where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Making a journey to discover the real Tokyo, diving into its historic old towns and encountering many fun surprises along the way.

    12/18/2024 10:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2024 10:18 pm

    Newsline Biz

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

    12/18/2024 10:30 pm

    Ninja Truth

    Examining how the ninja's used their knowledge of botany to create both poison and medicine, and visiting a company that has a ninja medicine in production.

    12/18/2024 10:45 pm

    Magical Japanese

    The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. A look at the unique world of the Japanese language, accompanied with scenes from Japan.

    12/18/2024 10:55 pm

    Core Kyoto Mini

    On February 3, the Lunar New Year's Eve, various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.

    12/18/2024 11:00 pm

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/18/2024 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.

    12/18/2024 11:20 pm

    Time-Lapse Japan

    Masses of clay figurines called dogu have been recovered from sites in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto and Chubu from the middle, late and final Jomon periods. The Sannai Maruyama village site alone turned up 1,500 figurines.

    12/18/2024 11:25 pm

    Japan From Above - Up Close

    A journey along the renowned Tsugaru Railway in the snow-blanketed region of Aomori Prefecture in northeastern Japan.

    12/18/2024 11:30 pm

    Kabuki Kool

    Exploring Kabuki dancing, which started as a showpiece for a female character, but then dances for male characters began appearing.

    12/19/2024 12:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2024 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.

    12/19/2024 12:30 am

    Core Kyoto

    Keihoku, an hour from the city, is 90 percent forest and was imperial land for 1,000 years. Take a look at rural life in Kyoto and how the township supported life and culture in the ancient capital.

    12/19/2024 1:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2024 1:15 am

    Direct Talk

    Renowned puppeteer Basil Twist talks about his inspiration from Japan's traditional puppet theater, experiments with abstract puppetry, and his work on a hit stage adaptation of `My Neighbour Totoro'.

    12/19/2024 1:30 am

    Design X Stories

    Creators have always been inspired by powerful natural phenomena that lie beyond our control. An architect designs kindergartens around the concept of playing with nature, digging into regional climates for his ideas.

    12/19/2024 2:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2024 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.

    12/19/2024 2:30 am

    Japanology Plus

    Exploring the environments that inspired the work of scholar Minakata Kumagusu, who laid the foundation for environmental conservation in Japan while making contributions to biology, folklore, and other fields.

    12/19/2024 3:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2024 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.

    12/19/2024 3:30 am

    Trails to Oishii Tokyo

    The hosts learn about Japan's food culture as they explore the country to find unique Japanese food and attempt to trace their original sources.

    12/19/2024 4:00 am

    NHK Newsline

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

    12/19/2024 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.

    12/19/2024 4:30 am

    Lunch ON!

    Stake out a soba noodles shop in Tokyo, waiting for delivery orders to come in. Then, tag along for the deliveries and visit the people who ordered lunch and end up meeting some interesting people.

    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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