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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 - Friday, 19/04/24

00:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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00:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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00:30
Core Kyoto
Kyle looks out for the remaining Buddhist temples in Minamiyamashiro, the land that was a hub for transportation.
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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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01:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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01:30
Design X Stories
The featured theme is lifestyle tools.
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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
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Centuries ago, Tokyo was known as EDO. More than a million people enjoyed life in this city, they live on in ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Taking a deep dive into ukiyo-e and exploring the soul of old Tokyo.
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02:20
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: US Influences.
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02:25
Japan From Above: Up Close
A local farmer shares how he leads a double life at a salmon hatchery built around a natural cycle in the Shonai plains of Yamagata Prefecture.
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02:30
Lunch ON!
The people of the Yasuda family live apart from one another across the globe. However, they stay connected, each sharing what they had for lunch every day in the family's group chat.
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02:55
Dining with the Chef Mini
The techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese food recipes in just five minutes. Chef Rika cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito to show viewers how to prepare delicious Japanese dishes at home.
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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
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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03:30
Asia Insight
An examination of the realities of Asia in modern times and the maintenance of cultural traditions with socio-economic growth.
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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
Direct Talk
Professor Jason Arday focuses on the United Kingdom's education system in his work as a sociologist. He made history when at 37, he became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University.
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04:30
Bento Expo
Maki creates a mosaic-like soboro bento and Marc demonstrates how to make a taco rice bento. Plus, meet a popular bento blogger in Singapore and try her eye-catching sushi roll.
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04:45
Zero Waste Life
Meeting with and highlighting the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai, which values cherishing the things that are had.
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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
Trailblazers
A look at fashion designer Morinaga Kunihiko's show at Paris Fashion Week and how the designer, most known for his tech-orientated creations, has created a collection of patchwork sewn by hand.
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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
Japan Railway Journal
Various efforts are being made to revitalise stations with few users, including collaborating with private companies and local governments. See how the station buildings are being utilised.
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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
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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07:30
Seasoning the Seasons
A visit to Yufuin, which is a relaxing spa town in Japan, to get to know more about the country.
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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
Direct Talk
Professor Jason Arday focuses on the United Kingdom's education system in his work as a sociologist. He made history when at 37, he became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University.
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08:30
Asia Insight
An examination of the realities of Asia in modern times and the maintenance of cultural traditions with socio-economic growth.
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09:00
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
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09:30
Bento Expo
Maki creates a mosaic-like soboro bento and Marc demonstrates how to make a taco rice bento. Plus, meet a popular bento blogger in Singapore and try her eye-catching sushi roll.
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09:45
Zero Waste Life
Meeting with and highlighting the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai, which values cherishing the things that are had.
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10:00
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
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10:30
Trailblazers
A look at fashion designer Morinaga Kunihiko's show at Paris Fashion Week and how the designer, most known for his tech-orientated creations, has created a collection of patchwork sewn by hand.
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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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11:14
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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11:15
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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11:23
Chatroom Japan
Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan and what they like and do not like about the country.
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11:30
Document 72 Hours
Spends 72 hours at locations including shops, markets, parks, fishing ponds and shrines in Japan that serve as a window into the lives of ordinary people across the country's islands.
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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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12:14
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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12:15
Direct Talk
Shari Davis encourages young people and minorities to take part in deciding government and school budgets. The process, participatory budgeting, helps strengthen communities and revitalize democracy.
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12:30
Japan Railway Journal
Various efforts are being made to revitalise stations with few users, including collaborating with private companies and local governments. See how the station buildings are being utilised.
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13:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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13:17
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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13:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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13:30
Asia Insight
An examination of the realities of Asia in modern times and the maintenance of cultural traditions with socio-economic growth.
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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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14:27
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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14:40
Direct Talk
Professor Jason Arday focuses on the United Kingdom's education system in his work as a sociologist. He made history when at 37, he became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University.
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14:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.
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15:00
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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15:30
Bento Expo
Maki creates a mosaic-like soboro bento and Marc demonstrates how to make a taco rice bento. Plus, meet a popular bento blogger in Singapore and try her eye-catching sushi roll.
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15:45
Zero Waste Life
Meeting with and highlighting the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai, which values cherishing the things that are had.
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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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16:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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16:30
Trailblazers
A look at fashion designer Morinaga Kunihiko's show at Paris Fashion Week and how the designer, most known for his tech-orientated creations, has created a collection of patchwork sewn by hand.
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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
Today's Close-Up
It has long been clear that saying girls should... represents an outdated attempt to force females into stereotyped roles. We hear from some young people who have suffered from gender prejudice.
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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
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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18:30
Asia Insight
An examination of the realities of Asia in modern times and the maintenance of cultural traditions with socio-economic growth.
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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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19:15
Direct Talk
Professor Jason Arday focuses on the United Kingdom's education system in his work as a sociologist. He made history when at 37, he became the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University.
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19:30
Frontrunners
The thatched roofs found on traditional Japanese houses are declining in number, but Sagara Ikuya works hard to explore new possibilities, pass on his skills, and preserve the craft for the future.
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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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20:15
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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20:30
Bento Expo
Maki creates a mosaic-like soboro bento and Marc demonstrates how to make a taco rice bento. Plus, meet a popular bento blogger in Singapore and try her eye-catching sushi roll.
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20:45
Zero Waste Life
Meeting with and highlighting the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai, which values cherishing the things that are had.
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21:00
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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21:27
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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21:40
Direct Talk
Shari Davis encourages young people and minorities to take part in deciding government and school budgets. The process, participatory budgeting, helps strengthen communities and revitalize democracy.
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21:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.
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22:00
Medical Frontiers
Interval Walking Training, developed in Japan, is attracting global attention. The latest scientific findings show that alternating between fast walking and slow walking promotes health.
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22:30
Trailblazers
A look at fashion designer Morinaga Kunihiko's show at Paris Fashion Week and how the designer, most known for his tech-orientated creations, has created a collection of patchwork sewn by hand.
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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
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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23:30
Today's Close-Up
It has long been clear that saying girls should... represents an outdated attempt to force females into stereotyped roles. We hear from some young people who have suffered from gender prejudice.
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TV guide - Saturday, 20/04/24

00:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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00:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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00:30
Asia Insight
In the Maldives, rapid construction of artificial islands is underway to combat coastal erosion that disrupts the lives of people near the shore, but with the construction come new difficulties.
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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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01:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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01:30
Bento Expo
Maki creates a mosaic-like soboro bento and Marc demonstrates how to make a taco rice bento. Plus, meet a popular bento blogger in Singapore and try her eye-catching sushi roll.
en
01:45
Zero Waste Life
Meeting with and highlighting the people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of Mottainai, which values cherishing the things that are had.
en
02:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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02:10
Chatroom Japan
Foreign residents talk about their experience of living in Japan and what they like and do not like about the country.
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02:15
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on. Some of them have even brought along offerings. And it turns out they have something to prove.
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02:20
Time-Lapse Japan
Shimizu Daisuke presents the beauty of Noshima Island through time-lapse footage and explores the location's history.
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02:25
Japanology Plus mini
Presenting a short program focusing on tiny houses.
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02:30
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Nagano in central Japan gets long sunlight hours and large temperature drops between day and night. This makes for some tasty apples. Feast your eyes on unique sweets made from native varieties.
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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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03:10
NHK Documentary
During China's One-Child Policy, many families gave up their daughters, who often ended up in international adoption programmes. Those daughters now attempt to reconnect with their parents.
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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
Zero Waste Life
In a small mountain town, Matsuba Tomi runs a folk house inn. Using scrap material and discarded items she's created a space to enjoy the bounty of nature. A year in the life of a folk house inn.
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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
Cycle Around Japan
It's spring and the rivers are high with mountain snowmelt as one rides through Gunma, in the centre of Japan. People there are known for living a long time and for having energy that never seems to fade.
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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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06:10
Today's Close-Up
It has long been clear that saying girls should... represents an outdated attempt to force females into stereotyped roles. We hear from some young people who have suffered from gender prejudice.
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06:40
The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends
Rockie discovers that she has somehow brought back a mysterious fish scale from the picture book land.
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06:50
Viewpoint Science
Discovers the idea of weighing by guessing, under different conditions, the weight of two boxes, each containing a bottle of water that weighs the same.
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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
Samurai Wisdom
Despite losing an eye to illness, Date Masamune crossed swords with powerful foes. Learning from the wisdom of this ruler who built a prosperous domain, a man of culture known for his aesthetic sense.
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07:40
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.
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07:55
Core Kyoto Mini
Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.
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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
Japan's Top Inventions
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: ventilators for infants & electron beam lithography.
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08:40
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Japan faces threats from a range of natural disasters including flooding, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. Explores research underway to help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
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08:55
Pythagora Switch Mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun.
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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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09:10
NHK Documentary
During China's One-Child Policy, many families gave up their daughters, who often ended up in international adoption programmes. Those daughters now attempt to reconnect with their parents.
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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
Zero Waste Life
In a small mountain town, Matsuba Tomi runs a folk house inn. Using scrap material and discarded items she's created a space to enjoy the bounty of nature. A year in the life of a folk house inn.
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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
Japan's Top Inventions
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time: ventilators for infants & electron beam lithography.
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11:40
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Japan faces threats from a range of natural disasters including flooding, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions. Explores research underway to help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
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11:55
Pythagora Switch Mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives. With anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools, get ready for fun.
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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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12:10
Cycle Around Japan
It's spring and the rivers are high with mountain snowmelt as one rides through Gunma, in the centre of Japan. People there are known for living a long time and for having energy that never seems to fade.
en
13:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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13:10
Today's Close-Up
It has long been clear that saying girls should... represents an outdated attempt to force females into stereotyped roles. We hear from some young people who have suffered from gender prejudice.
en
13:40
The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends
Rockie discovers that she has somehow brought back a mysterious fish scale from the picture book land.
en
13:50
Viewpoint Science
Discovers the idea of weighing by guessing, under different conditions, the weight of two boxes, each containing a bottle of water that weighs the same.
en
14:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
14:10
Samurai Wisdom
Despite losing an eye to illness, Date Masamune crossed swords with powerful foes. Learning from the wisdom of this ruler who built a prosperous domain, a man of culture known for his aesthetic sense.
en
14:40
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.
en
14:55
Core Kyoto Mini
Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.
en
15:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
15:10
NHK Documentary
During China's One-Child Policy, many families gave up their daughters, who often ended up in international adoption programmes. Those daughters now attempt to reconnect with their parents.
en
16:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
16:10
Zero Waste Life
In a small mountain town, Matsuba Tomi runs a folk house inn. Using scrap material and discarded items she's created a space to enjoy the bounty of nature. A year in the life of a folk house inn.
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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
Biz Stream
Focusing on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies, and technologies while looking behind the scenes to discuss their global impact from a variety of perspectives.
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17:40
The New Adventures of Rockie and Her Friends
Rockie discovers that she has somehow brought back a mysterious fish scale from the picture book land.
en
17:50
Viewpoint Science
Discovers the idea of weighing by guessing, under different conditions, the weight of two boxes, each containing a bottle of water that weighs the same.
en
18:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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18:10
Hometown Stories
A former civil servant plunging into the world of traditional freedive fishing finds it difficult to adjust to his new career. Fortunately, his love of deep diving only increases his love for the place he now calls home.
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18:37
Easy Japanese
Find out how to ask if public transportation goes to your destination.
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18:40
Core Kyoto Mini
A look at Kyoto and its more than 2,700 temples that hold an array of Buddhist statues and highlighting the sculptors that breathe new life into these artisanally made objects of worship.
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18:45
Wild Hokkaido!
Below your eyes is the Sea of Okhotsk in the season of drift ice. Climbers are scaling a huge icefall reaching 40 metres high.
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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
Samurai Wisdom
Despite losing an eye to illness, Date Masamune crossed swords with powerful foes. Learning from the wisdom of this ruler who built a prosperous domain, a man of culture known for his aesthetic sense.
en
19:40
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt Fuji and discovers its secrets.
en
19:55
Core Kyoto Mini
Kyokusui-no-Utage, poetry with classic Heian elegance. The ancient capital continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.
en
20:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
20:10
Cycle Around Japan
It's spring and the rivers are high with mountain snowmelt as one rides through Gunma, in the centre of Japan. People there are known for living a long time and for having energy that never seems to fade.
en
21:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
21:10
NHK Documentary
During China's One-Child Policy, many families gave up their daughters, who often ended up in international adoption programmes. Those daughters now attempt to reconnect with their parents.
en
22:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
22:10
Zero Waste Life
In a small mountain town, Matsuba Tomi runs a folk house inn. Using scrap material and discarded items she's created a space to enjoy the bounty of nature. A year in the life of a folk house inn.
en
23:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
23:10
Cycle Around Japan
It's spring and the rivers are high with mountain snowmelt as one rides through Gunma, in the centre of Japan. People there are known for living a long time and for having energy that never seems to fade.
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