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NHK WORLD-JAPAN

NHK WORLD-JAPAN is the international service of Japan's public broadcaster NHK. It provides the latest information on Japan and Asia through television, radio and online to a global audience.

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TV-guide - torsdag, 02-05-2024Nu

00:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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00:18
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.
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00:30
Through the Kitchen Window
Following the life of Junko who lives with her cat among the mountains of Nagano Prefecture. She runs a restaurant specialising in soybeans, and passes on her methods to the local children.
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00:45
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This time, host Peter MacMillan explains words and expressions related to Japanese castles.
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00:55
Core Kyoto Mini
A look at Zuiki Matsuri, a festival of floats that have been decorated with locally grown vegetables and parades in the streets during early October in gratitude of an abundant harvest.
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01:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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01:15
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
With its splendid branches and white plum blossoms, this famous painting is known for captivating Van Gogh. Discover why people were able to tell this was a specific tree at Kameido Umeyashiki.
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01:20
Time-Lapse Japan
The Jomon period lasted from around 13,000 BC to 300 BC. This society of hunter-gatherers cherished peace, cooperation and connection to the natural world. A look at the Sannai Maruyama site, where 6,000 years ago, a large settlement was established.
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01:25
Japan From Above: Up Close
In Hiroshima Bay, a local oyster farmer talks about the sustainability of the industry and the area's reputation for the flavourful shellfish.
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01:30
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores the sometimes tragic and occasionally comical relationships between married couples in kabuki. Explore these dramatic tales of fidelity and romance.
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02:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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02:15
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.
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02:30
Core Kyoto
Due to a decline in attendance, Kyoto's Buddhist temples have been searching for ways to make Buddhist teachings more relevant to modern times in order to ensure the continuation of these places of worship.
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03:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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03:15
Direct Talk
Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. A look at how the war affected him and what music means to him.
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03:30
Design X Stories
The pandemic led to a wide variety of projects that helped connect people and communities. Exploring some of the designs from that time that encouraged creative communication and new ways to live.
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04:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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04:15
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.
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04:30
Japanology Plus
Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, bustling street markets, historic sites, and much more. Considers the factors that have made this diverse urban environment so enduringly popular.
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05:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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05:15
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.
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05:30
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Gobo, or burdock root, may look like a piece of wood, but it is actually one of the most popular vegetables in Japan. Rich in dietary fibre, this root is said to improve both health and appearance.
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06:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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06:15
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.
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06:30
Lunch ON!
Itsuki, a third-grade boy, loves his swimming school coaches. He wrote to us wishing to join them for lunch. His wish came true; he had lunch with them after a special tour of their room.
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06:55
Dining with the Chef Mini
The hosts share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow and a healthy recipe for vegetarian chirashi sushi.
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07:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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07:15
Direct Talk
Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. A look at how the war affected him and what music means to him.
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07:30
Core Kyoto
Due to a decline in attendance, Kyoto's Buddhist temples have been searching for ways to make Buddhist teachings more relevant to modern times in order to ensure the continuation of these places of worship.
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08:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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08:15
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.
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08:30
Design X Stories
The pandemic led to a wide variety of projects that helped connect people and communities. Exploring some of the designs from that time that encouraged creative communication and new ways to live.
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09:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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09:15
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.
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09:30
Japanology Plus
Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, bustling street markets, historic sites, and much more. Considers the factors that have made this diverse urban environment so enduringly popular.
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10:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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10:15
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.
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10:30
Lunch ON!
Itsuki, a third-grade boy, loves his swimming school coaches. He wrote to us wishing to join them for lunch. His wish came true; he had lunch with them after a special tour of their room.
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10:55
Dining with the Chef Mini
The hosts share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow and a healthy recipe for vegetarian chirashi sushi.
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11:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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11:15
Direct Talk
Thai winemaker Visootha Lohitnavy is attracting attention from around the world for her authentic wine production in the tropics.
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11:30
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Gobo, or burdock root, may look like a piece of wood, but it is actually one of the most popular vegetables in Japan. Rich in dietary fibre, this root is said to improve both health and appearance.
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12:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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12:15
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
The Kii Mountain Range is home to three deeply important spiritual locations: Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mt Koya. These three locations are connected by a verdant pilgrims' path.
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12:30
Core Kyoto
Due to a decline in attendance, Kyoto's Buddhist temples have been searching for ways to make Buddhist teachings more relevant to modern times in order to ensure the continuation of these places of worship.
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13:00
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
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13:27
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.
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13:40
Direct Talk
Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. A look at how the war affected him and what music means to him.
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13:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession.
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14:00
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
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14:30
Design X Stories
The pandemic led to a wide variety of projects that helped connect people and communities. Exploring some of the designs from that time that encouraged creative communication and new ways to live.
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15:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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15:15
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.
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15:30
Japanology Plus
Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, bustling street markets, historic sites, and much more. Considers the factors that have made this diverse urban environment so enduringly popular.
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16:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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16:15
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.
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16:30
Japan Railway Journal
Hisatsu Orange Railway operates with support from the entire prefecture, including municipalities not serviced by the railway. Explores how they continue to function in this way as a regional means of transportation.
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17:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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17:15
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.
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17:30
Core Kyoto
Due to a decline in attendance, Kyoto's Buddhist temples have been searching for ways to make Buddhist teachings more relevant to modern times in order to ensure the continuation of these places of worship.
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18:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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18:15
Direct Talk
Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music he heard at the Japanese American internment camp where he spent his childhood during WWII. A look at how the war affected him and what music means to him.
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18:30
Lunch ON!
Itsuki, a third-grade boy, loves his swimming school coaches. He wrote to us wishing to join them for lunch. His wish came true; he had lunch with them after a special tour of their room.
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18:55
Dining with the Chef Mini
The hosts share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow and a healthy recipe for vegetarian chirashi sushi.
en
19:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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19:15
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.
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19:30
Design X Stories
The pandemic led to a wide variety of projects that helped connect people and communities. Exploring some of the designs from that time that encouraged creative communication and new ways to live.
en
20:00
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
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20:27
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.
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20:40
Direct Talk
Thai winemaker Visootha Lohitnavy is attracting attention from around the world for her authentic wine production in the tropics.
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20:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession.
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21:00
Japan's Top Inventions
The stories behind hit Japanese products, plus top creations for niche markets. This time: singing synthesizers & solder.
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21:30
Japanology Plus
Ueno is home to world-class cultural facilities, bustling street markets, historic sites, and much more. Considers the factors that have made this diverse urban environment so enduringly popular.
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22:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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22:18
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
A look into the training and preparations for the Onabare festival, which include parading a portable shrine through the streets and performing along the way.
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22:30
Japan Railway Journal
Hisatsu Orange Railway operates with support from the entire prefecture, including municipalities not serviced by the railway. Explores how they continue to function in this way as a regional means of transportation.
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23:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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23:18
Japan Sportscope
This time Haryy Sugiyama, the presenter, experiences driving a kart in Saitama Prefecture. Professional driver Mr. Tsukakoshi teaches him to drive and they show the pleasure of driving a kart.
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23:30
Core Kyoto
Due to a decline in attendance, Kyoto's Buddhist temples have been searching for ways to make Buddhist teachings more relevant to modern times in order to ensure the continuation of these places of worship.
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TV-guide - fredag, 03-05-2024

00:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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00:18
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini
Concerned about the decline in global bee populations, urbanites take on rooftop beekeeping in Japan's capital. Also, visiting beekeeping sites responsible for precious honey varieties that are increasingly at risk.
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00:30
Design X Stories
The pandemic led to a wide variety of projects that helped connect people and communities. Exploring some of the designs from that time that encouraged creative communication and new ways to live.
en
01:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
01:15
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason, they are not going to bow to the lord's procession.
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01:20
Time-Lapse Japan
One of the greatest mysteries that archaeologists are trying to unveil is that of the stone circles. Ceremonial stone circles first appeared at the beginning of Jomon era. Hundreds of stone circles and stone features have cropped up all over Japan.
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01:25
Japan From Above: Up Close
A birds-eye view of unique landscapes across Japan as well as intimate portraits of its inhabitants. Meeting a family in Okinawa Prefecture as they celebrate a festival dedicated to their ancestors.
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01:30
Lunch ON!
Itsuki, a third-grade boy, loves his swimming school coaches. He wrote to us wishing to join them for lunch. His wish came true; he had lunch with them after a special tour of their room.
en
01:55
Dining with the Chef Mini
The hosts share fun cooking tips that are easy to follow and a healthy recipe for vegetarian chirashi sushi.
en
02:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
02:15
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.
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02:30
Asia Insight
In India, looking for a marriage partner has long been a family affair, but with more women taking an active role in society, the method and priorities of the search are starting to change.
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03:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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03:15
Direct Talk
Noor Shaker, a former computer scientist, is determined to contribute her expertise to society. She is now using AI to tackle and improve the expensive, time-consuming process of drug discovery.
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03:30
Bento Expo
Marc introduces a delicious salmon roll bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a popular yakitori bento. Bento Trip visits Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture to showcase the local ekiben: asari clam bento.
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03:45
Zero Waste Life
Seki Masafumi and his wife Yuko make dye using various agricultural waste from farms in his home of Ibaraki Prefecture. In addition to reducing waste, their work aims to give a boost to local farmers.
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04:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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04:10
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.
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04:23
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini
Taking a look into Japan's love for takenoko, long-considered a spring delicacy in Japan. Takenoko are young bamboo sprouts that are pulled up during only a short period of time each year.
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04:30
Origami Magic
Dr Origami teaches the kids how to make an easy-to-fold balloon rabbit with a single piece of origami paper.
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04:45
On the Wings
Explores the beautiful sky of Japan from Narita to Kumamoto and experiences flying above the active volcanoes.
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04:50
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
Kagura is a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago. Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture has a hall dedicated to kagura performances and hosts 22 kagura troupes.
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05:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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05:10
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.
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05:23
Design Museum Japan
Shibata Fumie learns how kaiki, a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.
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05:30
Japan Railway Journal
Hisatsu Orange Railway operates with support from the entire prefecture, including municipalities not serviced by the railway. Explores how they continue to function in this way as a regional means of transportation.
en
06:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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06:10
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.
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06:23
Ramen Japan
Taking the viewer on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations of ramen. This time, heading to Chiba, 25 miles east of the centre of Tokyo on Tokyo bay, to check out the local ramen variations.
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06:30
Seasoning the Seasons
Exploring the Hagi castle in Yamaguchi Prefecture and the Tsuwano castle in Shimane Prefecture.
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07:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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07:10
A Culture Built with Wood
The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills, such as kigumi or wood joinery.
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07:15
Direct Talk
Noor Shaker, a former computer scientist, is determined to contribute her expertise to society. She is now using AI to tackle and improve the expensive, time-consuming process of drug discovery.
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07:30
Asia Insight
In India, looking for a marriage partner has long been a family affair, but with more women taking an active role in society, the method and priorities of the search are starting to change.
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08:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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08:10
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.
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08:23
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini
Taking a look into Japan's love for takenoko, long-considered a spring delicacy in Japan. Takenoko are young bamboo sprouts that are pulled up during only a short period of time each year.
en
08:30
Bento Expo
Marc introduces a delicious salmon roll bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a popular yakitori bento. Bento Trip visits Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture to showcase the local ekiben: asari clam bento.
en
08:45
Zero Waste Life
Seki Masafumi and his wife Yuko make dye using various agricultural waste from farms in his home of Ibaraki Prefecture. In addition to reducing waste, their work aims to give a boost to local farmers.
en
09:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
09:10
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.
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09:23
Design Museum Japan
Shibata Fumie learns how kaiki, a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.
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09:30
Origami Magic
Dr Origami teaches the kids how to make an easy-to-fold balloon rabbit with a single piece of origami paper.
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09:45
On the Wings
Explores the beautiful sky of Japan from Narita to Kumamoto and experiences flying above the active volcanoes.
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09:50
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
Explores the traditional Japanese times of rikka and shoman, two dates in the early summer season. The temple chefs show how to make Japanese kimpira stir fry with itadori and mehari-zushi.
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10:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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10:10
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
Kagura is a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago. Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture has a hall dedicated to kagura performances and hosts 22 kagura troupes.
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10:20
Satoyama Kitchen Diary
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take the viewer on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery. This time, they focus on bamboo shoots.
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10:23
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.
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10:30
Document 72 Hours
Locals in Okayama talk about the community garden where everyone can grow their vegetables together.
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11:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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11:10
Ramen Japan
Taking the viewer on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations of ramen. This time, heading to Chiba, 25 miles east of the centre of Tokyo on Tokyo bay, to check out the local ramen variations.
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11:15
Direct Talk
Adli Yahya founded Autism Cafe Project in 2016 to provide job opportunities for autistic youth. At the cafe, this team prepares food to give to communities in need while providing life lessons.
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11:30
Japan Railway Journal
Hisatsu Orange Railway operates with support from the entire prefecture, including municipalities not serviced by the railway. Explores how they continue to function in this way as a regional means of transportation.
en
12:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
12:15
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.
en
12:30
Asia Insight
In India, looking for a marriage partner has long been a family affair, but with more women taking an active role in society, the method and priorities of the search are starting to change.
en
13:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
13:15
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.
en
13:30
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini
Concerned about the decline in global bee populations, urbanites take on rooftop beekeeping in Japan's capital. Also, visiting beekeeping sites responsible for precious honey varieties that are increasingly at risk.
en
13:40
Direct Talk
Noor Shaker, a former computer scientist, is determined to contribute her expertise to society. She is now using AI to tackle and improve the expensive, time-consuming process of drug discovery.
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13:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. We investigate who the mysterious figure is, examine what is he doing, and discuss why the artist wanted to commemorate the moment.
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14:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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14:10
My Street Piano
As autumn colours brighten Kyoto, a grand piano sits on the seventh floor of a station building overlooking Kyoto Tower. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
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14:30
Bento Expo
Marc introduces a delicious salmon roll bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a popular yakitori bento. Bento Trip visits Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture to showcase the local ekiben: asari clam bento.
en
14:45
Zero Waste Life
Seki Masafumi and his wife Yuko make dye using various agricultural waste from farms in his home of Ibaraki Prefecture. In addition to reducing waste, their work aims to give a boost to local farmers.
en
15:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
15:10
Time-Lapse Journey
Time lapse footage of travel and movement infrastructures, including airports and transportation hubs which connect Japan and the world.
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15:30
Origami Magic
Dr Origami teaches the kids how to make an easy-to-fold balloon rabbit with a single piece of origami paper.
en
15:45
On the Wings
Explores the beautiful sky of Japan from Narita to Kumamoto and experiences flying above the active volcanoes.
en
15:50
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
Kagura is a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago. Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture has a hall dedicated to kagura performances and hosts 22 kagura troupes.
en
16:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
16:10
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.
en
16:23
A Culture Built with Wood
The Hida region in Gifu Prefecture has some of Japan's most extensive broadleaf forests and has been home to artisans who possess sophisticated woodworking skills, such as kigumi or wood joinery.
en
16:30
Dreams of Glory: The World of Women's Sumo
Capturing all of the excitement in the lead up to the Women Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Following three athletes, Hisano Airi, Hasegawa Rio and Ivanna Berezovska, on their journey to the ring.
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17:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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17:10
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.
en
17:23
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini
Taking a look into Japan's love for takenoko, long-considered a spring delicacy in Japan. Takenoko are young bamboo sprouts that are pulled up during only a short period of time each year.
en
17:30
Asia Insight
In India, looking for a marriage partner has long been a family affair, but with more women taking an active role in society, the method and priorities of the search are starting to change.
en
18:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
18:10
Design Museum Japan
Shibata Fumie learns how kaiki, a thin silk fabric, can produce a layered final product that looks like a digital image.
en
18:15
Direct Talk
Noor Shaker, a former computer scientist, is determined to contribute her expertise to society. She is now using AI to tackle and improve the expensive, time-consuming process of drug discovery.
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18:30
Frontrunners
Watanabe Hiroki is co-founder of an NGO in Bangladesh. It gives long-term support to underprivileged children on the street, proving that they can make a positive contribution to society.
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19:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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19:10
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.
en
19:23
Ramen Japan
Taking the viewer on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations of ramen. This time, heading to Chiba, 25 miles east of the centre of Tokyo on Tokyo bay, to check out the local ramen variations.
en
19:30
Bento Expo
Marc introduces a delicious salmon roll bento and Maki demonstrates how to make a popular yakitori bento. Bento Trip visits Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture to showcase the local ekiben: asari clam bento.
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19:45
Zero Waste Life
Seki Masafumi and his wife Yuko make dye using various agricultural waste from farms in his home of Ibaraki Prefecture. In addition to reducing waste, their work aims to give a boost to local farmers.
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20:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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20:10
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.
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20:23
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.
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20:40
Direct Talk
Adli Yahya founded Autism Cafe Project in 2016 to provide job opportunities for autistic youth. At the cafe, this team prepares food to give to communities in need while providing life lessons.
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20:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A man strikes a pose in an iconic woodblock print by the artist Sharaku. We investigate who the mysterious figure is, examine what is he doing, and discuss why the artist wanted to commemorate the moment.
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21:00
Medical Frontiers
During experiments with animals, Japanese researchers discover ways to remove aged cells that stop dividing, which can help improve kidney function and reduce arteriosclerosis.
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21:30
Origami Magic
Dr Origami teaches the kids how to make an easy-to-fold balloon rabbit with a single piece of origami paper.
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21:45
On the Wings
Explores the beautiful sky of Japan from Narita to Kumamoto and experiences flying above the active volcanoes.
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21:50
Nun's Seasonal Calendar
Explores the traditional Japanese times of rikka and shoman, two dates in the early summer season. The temple chefs show how to make Japanese kimpira stir fry with itadori and mehari-zushi.
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22:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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22:15
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.
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22:30
Dreams of Glory: The World of Women's Sumo
Capturing all of the excitement in the lead up to the Women Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Following three athletes, Hisano Airi, Hasegawa Rio and Ivanna Berezovska, on their journey to the ring.
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