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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 - Monday, 29/04/24

00:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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00:10
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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00:40
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
A look at what people can do to prevent large-scale power outages and highlighting what power companies and local communities are doing to take steps against future massive blackouts.
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00:55
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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01:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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01:10
Somewhere Street
Ventures through the city of Barcelona in Spain, which is popular for its rich history and unique architecture.
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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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02:10
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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02:23
Chatroom Japan
All mums need some me time. That's why one forward-thinking woman in Kyoto established Mamo Heart, a space for mothers to not only relax, but also get their own business ideas off the ground.
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02:30
Where We Call Home
We follow UK-born Suzanne Ross - a lacquerware artisan in Wajima - in her efforts to recover after this January's quake, and meet Chinese Tomoe Setsubai who runs a Japanese confectionery in Yokohama.
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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
On the Wings
Presents scenic aerial views of coral reef islands from a passenger jet heading from Tokyo Haneda to New Ishigaki Airport.
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03:15
Direct Talk
In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Ashizawa Keiji founded Ishinomaki Laboratory, a furniture company now winning global acclaim that incorporates stories of the disaster in its designs.
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03:30
Learn Japanese from the News
A TV programme helping the viewer learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. The viewer will learn not only Japanese expressions, but also the latest situation of Japan.
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03:40
Easy Japanese
To express an impression of something, one has to use any adjective that ends with i, like kawaii, followed by the name of the object, and desu ne.
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03:45
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.
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03:55
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
A compilation of NHK programmes showcasing a multicultural society in Japan.
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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
Hit the Road
A drive through Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture on a trip to reach the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, travels off the beaten path to make stops at some exceptional locations.
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04:30
Seasoning the Seasons
Exploring the Hagi castle in Yamaguchi Prefecture and the Tsuwano castle in Shimane Prefecture.
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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
Takeya Takayuki, a model maker, learns about the uniquely carved and decorated fishing boats used in the herring industry before the 1950s.
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05:30
Japan's Majestic Mountain Villages
Taking a look at some of the quaint yet majestic mountain villages all around Japan.
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05:52
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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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
On the Wings
Introduces a special takeoff and landing footage from the cockpit of the flight from Haneda to New Chitose and techniques for dealing with various kinds of passengers.
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06:30
Ramen Japan
Embarking on a pleasantly flavourful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, featuring a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm.
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06:45
Ramen Japan
Explores the making of Shirakawa and Kitakata ramen noodles in Fukushima, located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu, Japan.
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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
Hit the Road
On a drive in Kagoshima, after circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, the crew head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilising geothermal energy where visitors can feel the vitality of the earth.
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07:15
Direct Talk
In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Ashizawa Keiji founded Ishinomaki Laboratory, a furniture company now winning global acclaim that incorporates stories of the disaster in its designs.
en
07:30
Where We Call Home
We follow UK-born Suzanne Ross - a lacquerware artisan in Wajima - in her efforts to recover after this January's quake, and meet Chinese Tomoe Setsubai who runs a Japanese confectionery in Yokohama.
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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
Design Museum Japan
The Nishimonai Bon Odori Festival has continued for over 700 years. Koike finds timeless beauty in the costumes, remade using beloved family kimono.
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08:30
Learn Japanese from the News
A TV programme helping the viewer learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. The viewer will learn not only Japanese expressions, but also the latest situation of Japan.
en
08:40
Easy Japanese
To express an impression of something, one has to use any adjective that ends with i, like kawaii, followed by the name of the object, and desu ne.
en
08:45
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.
en
08:55
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
A compilation of NHK programmes showcasing a multicultural society in Japan.
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
On the Wings
Witnesses the virtual excursion from an airplane and takes a look at the wonderful view during the flight to Fukuoka from an airplane window.
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09:30
Seasoning the Seasons
Exploring the Hagi castle in Yamaguchi Prefecture and the Tsuwano castle in Shimane Prefecture.
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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
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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10:30
Ramen Japan
Embarking on a pleasantly flavourful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, featuring a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm.
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10:45
Ramen Japan
Explores the making of Shirakawa and Kitakata ramen noodles in Fukushima, located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu, Japan.
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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
Hit the Road
A drive through Japan's Hiroshima Prefecture on a trip to reach the famed Itsukushima Shrine. Along the way, travels off the beaten path to make stops at some exceptional locations.
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11:15
Direct Talk
Nakamura Noburo is the CEO of a prosthetics manufacturer that invented the world's first silicone rubber insole. He explains the many ways his company offers support for disability and illness.
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11:30
Japan's Majestic Mountain Villages
Taking a look at some of the quaint yet majestic mountain villages all around Japan.
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11:52
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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12:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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12:15
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.
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12:30
Where We Call Home
We follow UK-born Suzanne Ross - a lacquerware artisan in Wajima - in her efforts to recover after this January's quake, and meet Chinese Tomoe Setsubai who runs a Japanese confectionery in Yokohama.
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.
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13:30
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini
Silvery-white shirasu, or baby Japanese anchovies, are caught along Japan's coasts in the spring and fall. Find boiled and dried ones at local supermarkets or head closer to a fishing port to savour raw shirasu.
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13:40
Direct Talk
In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Ashizawa Keiji founded Ishinomaki Laboratory, a furniture company now winning global acclaim that incorporates stories of the disaster in its designs.
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13:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.
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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
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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14:30
Learn Japanese from the News
A TV programme helping the viewer learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. The viewer will learn not only Japanese expressions, but also the latest situation of Japan.
en
14:40
Easy Japanese
To express an impression of something, one has to use any adjective that ends with i, like kawaii, followed by the name of the object, and desu ne.
en
14:45
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.
en
14:55
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
A compilation of NHK programmes showcasing a multicultural society in Japan.
en
15:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
15:10
My Street Piano
One of Japan's leading resort areas, Okinawa. In the middle of Koza Music Town, a piano is placed for a limited period. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies.
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15:30
Seasoning the Seasons
Exploring the Hagi castle in Yamaguchi Prefecture and the Tsuwano castle in Shimane Prefecture.
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.
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16:23
Design Museum Japan
Thread for traditional shina fabric takes a year to make, along with ultrafine mohair, made with a 60-year-old device. Nakui admires the hunt for improvement.
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16:30
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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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.
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17:23
On the Wings
Embarking on a series of journeys through the skies over Japan, flying to airports across Japan to enjoy breathtaking views from the airplane window. This time, tracking the flight from Kagoshima to Amami Airport.
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17:30
Where We Call Home
We follow UK-born Suzanne Ross - a lacquerware artisan in Wajima - in her efforts to recover after this January's quake, and meet Chinese Tomoe Setsubai who runs a Japanese confectionery in Yokohama.
en
18:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
18:10
Hit the Road
On a drive in Kagoshima, after circling the ever-erupting Sakurajima, the crew head to the southern tip for a sand bath utilising geothermal energy where visitors can feel the vitality of the earth.
en
18:15
Direct Talk
In the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Ashizawa Keiji founded Ishinomaki Laboratory, a furniture company now winning global acclaim that incorporates stories of the disaster in its designs.
en
18:30
Ramen Japan
Embarking on a pleasantly flavourful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, featuring a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm.
en
18:45
Ramen Japan
Explores the making of Shirakawa and Kitakata ramen noodles in Fukushima, located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu, Japan.
en
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.
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19:23
Design Museum Japan
To make a dantsu carpet, everything from yarn-making to weaving is done by hand. Minagawa experiences the deep allure of handmade goods.
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19:30
Learn Japanese from the News
A TV programme helping the viewer learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. The viewer will learn not only Japanese expressions, but also the latest situation of Japan.
en
19:40
Easy Japanese
To express an impression of something, one has to use any adjective that ends with i, like kawaii, followed by the name of the object, and desu ne.
en
19:45
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.
en
19:55
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
A compilation of NHK programmes showcasing a multicultural society in Japan.
en
20:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
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.
en
20:23
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.
en
20:40
Direct Talk
Nakamura Noburo is the CEO of a prosthetics manufacturer that invented the world's first silicone rubber insole. He explains the many ways his company offers support for disability and illness.
en
20:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.
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21:00
Hometown Stories
In Nagasaki, a group of men practice for a traditional performance so tough that some have to drop out with injuries. Under their motto of `Smile', they aim to pass the custom on to the next generation.
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21:27
Easy Japanese
Tell store clerks what you want by putting `ga hoshiin desu ga' after the name of the item.
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21:30
Core Kyoto Mini
A look at a professional furniture restorer who runs a cleaning service which cleans family treasures, returning them to their glory days once more.
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21:35
Wild Hokkaido!
Hiking a snow-covered mountain, exploring superb scenery during the bitter cold of winter, and showcasing a range of extraordinary sights including monstrous creations of ice and snow.
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21:50
Time-Lapse Japan
The filmmaker sheds light on various aspects of the Ainu, indigenous people of northern Japan, including their culture, traditions, and housing.
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21:55
Japan From Above: Up Close
An aerial tour of the world-renowned Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, which has moved to a new location.
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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.
en
22:30
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.
en
23:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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23:15
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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23:30
Where We Call Home
We follow UK-born Suzanne Ross - a lacquerware artisan in Wajima - in her efforts to recover after this January's quake, and meet Chinese Tomoe Setsubai who runs a Japanese confectionery in Yokohama.
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TV guide - Tuesday, 30/04/24

00:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
00:15
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
00:30
Learn Japanese from the News
A TV programme helping the viewer learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. The viewer will learn not only Japanese expressions, but also the latest situation of Japan.
en
00:40
Easy Japanese
To express an impression of something, one has to use any adjective that ends with i, like kawaii, followed by the name of the object, and desu ne.
en
00:45
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.
en
00:55
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
A compilation of NHK programmes showcasing a multicultural society in Japan.
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
The top three geisha idol celebrities in Edo: Tomimoto Toyohina, Takashima Ohisa, and Naniwaya Kita. See how Kitagawa Utamaro, the master of female beauty, has illustrated them so differently.
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01:20
Time-Lapse Japan
The Ainu are the indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time, a look at Ainu boats.
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01:25
Japan From Above: Up Close
An aerial tour of the world-renowned Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, which has moved to a new location.
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01:30
Ramen Japan
Embarking on a pleasantly flavourful journey through Kagoshima Prefecture's diverse ramen, featuring a distinct evolution within Kyushu's tonkotsu realm.
en
01:45
Ramen Japan
Explores the making of Shirakawa and Kitakata ramen noodles in Fukushima, located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu, Japan.
en
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
Journeys in Japan
Tom explores the historic town of Tomonoura and discovers the town's centuries-old tradition of forging steel. He also meets the local people who have protected this town and kept their community ties with love and care.
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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
Shiraishi Yuriko is working to popularise surimi, a type of processed fish paste, in Africa. She talks about how her efforts are helping empower African women and improve their status in society.
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03:30
Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes include Rika's beef and fresh leaves salad, and poached chicken breast and boiled vegetable salad.
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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
Document 72 Hours
Locals in Okayama talk about the community garden where everyone can grow their vegetables together.
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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.
en
05:30
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.
en
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
Deeper Look
Del Irani discusses current events with experts in various fields, including politics, the economy, social issues, and international affairs and a variety of other topical social issues.
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06:45
Dig More Japan!
Region by region, every part of Japan has its own local culture. Going along with the host as they dig a little deeper into what makes the area known as Chiba in Japan particularly unique.
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06:55
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, invoking the experience of each season.
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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
Shiraishi Yuriko is working to popularise surimi, a type of processed fish paste, in Africa. She talks about how her efforts are helping empower African women and improve their status in society.
en
07:30
Journeys in Japan
Tom explores the historic town of Tomonoura and discovers the town's centuries-old tradition of forging steel. He also meets the local people who have protected this town and kept their community ties with love and care.
en
08:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
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.
en
08:30
Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes include Rika's beef and fresh leaves salad, and poached chicken breast and boiled vegetable salad.
en
09:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
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
Document 72 Hours
Locals in Okayama talk about the community garden where everyone can grow their vegetables together.
en
10:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
10:15
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.
en
10:30
Deeper Look
Del Irani discusses current events with experts in various fields, including politics, the economy, social issues, and international affairs and a variety of other topical social issues.
en
10:45
Dig More Japan!
Region by region, every part of Japan has its own local culture. Going along with the host as they dig a little deeper into what makes the area known as Chiba in Japan particularly unique.
en
10:55
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, invoking the experience of each season.
en
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
Oda Tokito is a professional wheelchair tennis player who took the world by storm when he made his first Grand Slam singles final at just 16 years old. He says adversity has only made him stronger.
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11:30
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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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
Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions, famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes. Every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.
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12:30
Journeys in Japan
Tom explores the historic town of Tomonoura and discovers the town's centuries-old tradition of forging steel. He also meets the local people who have protected this town and kept their community ties with love and care.
en
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
Shiraishi Yuriko is working to popularise surimi, a type of processed fish paste, in Africa. She talks about how her efforts are helping empower African women and improve their status in society.
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13:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
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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
Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes include Rika's beef and fresh leaves salad, and poached chicken breast and boiled vegetable salad.
en
15:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
15:15
Cinematic Journey
Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.
en
15:30
Document 72 Hours
Locals in Okayama talk about the community garden where everyone can grow their vegetables together.
en
16:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
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
Science View
A look at a special type of laboratory-produced wood, potentially a revolutionary change to one of the fundamental components of a battery, the electrolyte substance used to store electricity.
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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
Journeys in Japan
Tom explores the historic town of Tomonoura and discovers the town's centuries-old tradition of forging steel. He also meets the local people who have protected this town and kept their community ties with love and care.
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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
Shiraishi Yuriko is working to popularise surimi, a type of processed fish paste, in Africa. She talks about how her efforts are helping empower African women and improve their status in society.
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18:30
Deeper Look
Del Irani discusses current events with experts in various fields, including politics, the economy, social issues, and international affairs and a variety of other topical social issues.
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18:45
Dig More Japan!
Region by region, every part of Japan has its own local culture. Going along with the host as they dig a little deeper into what makes the area known as Chiba in Japan particularly unique.
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18:55
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, invoking the experience of each season.
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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
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
Dining with the Chef
Featured recipes include Rika's beef and fresh leaves salad, and poached chicken breast and boiled vegetable salad.
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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
Oda Tokito is a professional wheelchair tennis player who took the world by storm when he made his first Grand Slam singles final at just 16 years old. He says adversity has only made him stronger.
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20:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
At dusk in summer, a woman is absorbed in reading a letter. This chic lady is actually an advertisement model for Mitsui Echigoya, one of the top kimono fabric stores in Edo.
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21:00
Cycle Around Japan Highlights
Yamagata is famous for its food, some unique to late autumn and certain localities. A gourmet cyclist explores the regional cuisine, from edible chrysanthemums to turnips and salmon.
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21:30
Document 72 Hours
Locals in Okayama talk about the community garden where everyone can grow their vegetables together.
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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
The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha, in the form of a monkey. In 2022, it became UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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22:30
Science View
A look at a special type of laboratory-produced wood, potentially a revolutionary change to one of the fundamental components of a battery, the electrolyte substance used to store electricity.
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