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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.

Japan

TV guide - Thursday, 28/03/24

00:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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00:15
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. Find out what they are looking for amongst the weeds.
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00:20
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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00:25
Ramen Japan
Ramen packed with seafood goodness, loved in bitter cold northern Japan for over 100 years. Try a bowl for yourself!
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00:30
Kabuki Kool
Actor Kataoka Ainosuke explores a play where two people must hide their true characters and feelings to survive a turbulent historic era.
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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
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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01:30
Core Kyoto
Today: 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 program.
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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
Direct Talk
Spotlighting Enya Listiani Dewi, the scientist leading energy reform initiatives in Indonesia, aiming to create a sustainable society using `green' hydrogen produced from only natural energy.
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02:30
Design X Stories
Exploring a range of Japanese designs and the values of their creators in fields including fashion, consumer products, buildings, and food. The presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.
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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
Japanology Plus
Presenters and viewers join Peter Barakan to look back at some highlights from the last twenty years, with fans from around the world discussing some of their most memorable moments.
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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
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Amid a global gin boom, cool gin brands are coming out of Japan as well. Diving into Japan's gin scene as the team takes a look at products made using botanicals that are unique to the country.
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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
Lunch ON!
After publishing an issue every week for roughly a century, the magazine `Shukan Asahi' ended publication in 2023. A look at what the editorial staff did for lunch for the magazine's grand finale.
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05:55
Dining with the Chef Mini
Chef Saito teaches how to make authentic Japanese food, dashi udon with lime.
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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
Direct Talk
Spotlighting Enya Listiani Dewi, the scientist leading energy reform initiatives in Indonesia, aiming to create a sustainable society using `green' hydrogen produced from only natural energy.
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06:30
Core Kyoto
Today: 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 program.
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07:00
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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07:30
Design X Stories
Creative minds behind various products talk about an effort to help customers make their own choices of goods with customisation options.
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08:00
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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08:30
Japanology Plus
Presenters and viewers join Peter Barakan to look back at some highlights from the last twenty years, with fans from around the world discussing some of their most memorable moments.
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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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09:14
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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09:15
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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09:23
Japan From Above: Up Close
The host goes on an aerial journey to witness the breathtaking tropical landscape of Shikoku island and talks with some inhabitants about their lives.
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09:30
Lunch ON!
After publishing an issue every week for roughly a century, the magazine `Shukan Asahi' ended publication in 2023. A look at what the editorial staff did for lunch for the magazine's grand finale.
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09:55
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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10:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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10:14
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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10:15
Direct Talk
Mexican muralist Paola Delfin's paintings of women and plants are imbued with peace and anti-discrimination messages. Her mural in Kyiv after the 2016 Russian invasion of Crimea drew great attention.
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10:30
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Amid a global gin boom, cool gin brands are coming out of Japan as well. Diving into Japan's gin scene as the team takes a look at products made using botanicals that are unique to the country.
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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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11:17
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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11:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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11:30
Core Kyoto
Today: 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 program.
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12:00
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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12:27
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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12:40
Direct Talk
Spotlighting Enya Listiani Dewi, the scientist leading energy reform initiatives in Indonesia, aiming to create a sustainable society using `green' hydrogen produced from only natural energy.
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12:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.
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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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13:30
Design X Stories
Creative minds behind various products talk about an effort to help customers make their own choices of goods with customisation options.
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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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14:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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14:30
Japanology Plus
Presenters and viewers join Peter Barakan to look back at some highlights from the last twenty years, with fans from around the world discussing some of their most memorable moments.
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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
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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15:30
Japan Railway Journal
Examines the results of an online poll about the popular tourist trains in Japan.
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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
Core Kyoto
Today: 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 program.
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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
Direct Talk
Spotlighting Enya Listiani Dewi, the scientist leading energy reform initiatives in Indonesia, aiming to create a sustainable society using `green' hydrogen produced from only natural energy.
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17:30
Lunch ON!
After publishing an issue every week for roughly a century, the magazine `Shukan Asahi' ended publication in 2023. A look at what the editorial staff did for lunch for the magazine's grand finale.
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17:55
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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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
Design X Stories
Creative minds behind various products talk about an effort to help customers make their own choices of goods with customisation options.
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19:00
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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19:27
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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19:40
Direct Talk
Mexican muralist Paola Delfin's paintings of women and plants are imbued with peace and anti-discrimination messages. Her mural in Kyiv after the 2016 Russian invasion of Crimea drew great attention.
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19:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Workers at a sawmill use the latest tools and their honed skills to prepare the building blocks of Edo life: long, narrow beams, bamboo stems and leftover wood stacked as high as buildings.
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20:00
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: laptop computers and purification/separation systems.
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20:30
Japanology Plus
Presenters and viewers join Peter Barakan to look back at some highlights from the last twenty years, with fans from around the world discussing some of their most memorable moments.
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21:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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21:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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21:30
Japan Railway Journal
Examines the results of an online poll about the popular tourist trains in Japan.
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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
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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22:30
Core Kyoto
Today: 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 program.
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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
Design X Stories
Creative minds behind various products talk about an effort to help customers make their own choices of goods with customisation options.
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TV guide - Friday, 29/03/24

00:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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00:15
Cinematic Journey
Providing the best in entertainment programming.
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00:30
Lunch ON!
After publishing an issue every week for roughly a century, the magazine `Shukan Asahi' ended publication in 2023. A look at what the editorial staff did for lunch for the magazine's grand finale.
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00:55
Japanology Plus mini
A significant portion of Japan's manufacturing industry is handled by small factories with less than 30 workers. Despite their small scale, many have highly specialised technical skills, and are world leaders in their field.
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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
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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01:30
Asia Insight
In South Korea, disabled citizens have been staging protests and using other methods to demand freedom of movement and the right to use transit with the same convenience as non-disabled passengers.
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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
Direct Talk
Human rights activist Galuh Wandita has led the initiative to track down the children `stolen' from East Timor during the Indonesian occupation and help them reunite with their birth families.
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02:30
Bento Expo
Maki creates a sukiyaki-style onigirazu bento while Marc makes a one-bite hambagu bento. Plus, an introduction to Korean kimbap, seaweed and rice rolls flavoured with sesame oil.
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02:45
Zero Waste Life
At Echizen City, a centre for washi paper production, papermaker Igarashi Masami creates food paper from potatoes or onions that discard from the food industry to raise awareness of food loss using traditional crafts.
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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
Catch Japan
Taking a look at a plan to build a smart city, an educational training method based on praise, regenerative medicine in Okinawa Prefecture, and an initiative to protect biodiversity.
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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
Japan Railway Journal
Examines the results of an online poll about the popular tourist trains in Japan.
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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
J-Arena
In para judo, visually impaired athletes use feeling to sense their opponent's every move. The biggest difference with standard judo is that bouts start with a hold, resulting in frequent ippon.
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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
Direct Talk
Human rights activist Galuh Wandita has led the initiative to track down the children `stolen' from East Timor during the Indonesian occupation and help them reunite with their birth families.
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06:30
Asia Insight
In South Korea, disabled citizens have been staging protests and using other methods to demand freedom of movement and the right to use transit with the same convenience as non-disabled passengers.
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07:00
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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07:30
Bento Expo
Maki creates a sukiyaki-style onigirazu bento while Marc makes a one-bite hambagu bento. Plus, an introduction to Korean kimbap, seaweed and rice rolls flavoured with sesame oil.
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07:45
Zero Waste Life
At Echizen City, a centre for washi paper production, papermaker Igarashi Masami creates food paper from potatoes or onions that discard from the food industry to raise awareness of food loss using traditional crafts.
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08:00
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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08:30
Catch Japan
Taking a look at a plan to build a smart city, an educational training method based on praise, regenerative medicine in Okinawa Prefecture, and an initiative to protect biodiversity.
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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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09:14
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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09:15
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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09:23
Japan From Above: Up Close
A free diver goes on an underwater adventure on Yonaguni Island and shares his philosophy, including how to prepare his mental state before deep diving.
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09:30
J-Arena
In para judo, visually impaired athletes use feeling to sense their opponent's every move. The biggest difference with standard judo is that bouts start with a hold, resulting in frequent ippon.
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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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10:14
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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10:15
Direct Talk
In New York City, autistic creative consultant Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt worked with the creators of a Broadway musical to authentically represent the lived experience of autistic youth on stage.
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10:30
Japan Railway Journal
Examines the results of an online poll about the popular tourist trains in 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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11:17
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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11:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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11:30
Asia Insight
In South Korea, disabled citizens have been staging protests and using other methods to demand freedom of movement and the right to use transit with the same convenience as non-disabled passengers.
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12:00
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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12:27
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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12:40
Direct Talk
Human rights activist Galuh Wandita has led the initiative to track down the children `stolen' from East Timor during the Indonesian occupation and help them reunite with their birth families.
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12:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterised by unique customs and superstitions.
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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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13:30
Bento Expo
Maki creates a sukiyaki-style onigirazu bento while Marc makes a one-bite hambagu bento. Plus, an introduction to Korean kimbap, seaweed and rice rolls flavoured with sesame oil.
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13:45
Zero Waste Life
At Echizen City, a centre for washi paper production, papermaker Igarashi Masami creates food paper from potatoes or onions that discard from the food industry to raise awareness of food loss using traditional crafts.
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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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14:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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14:30
Catch Japan
Taking a look at a plan to build a smart city, an educational training method based on praise, regenerative medicine in Okinawa Prefecture, and an initiative to protect biodiversity.
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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
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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15:30
Tiny Desk Concerts Japan
Renowned Japanese artist and international star Fujii Kaze makes his way to NHK's tiny desk in Shibuya, Tokyo. He performs a set of original music and delivers an unparalleled original experience.
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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
Asia Insight
In South Korea, disabled citizens have been staging protests and using other methods to demand freedom of movement and the right to use transit with the same convenience as non-disabled passengers.
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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
Direct Talk
Human rights activist Galuh Wandita has led the initiative to track down the children `stolen' from East Timor during the Indonesian occupation and help them reunite with their birth families.
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17:30
J-Arena
In para judo, visually impaired athletes use feeling to sense their opponent's every move. The biggest difference with standard judo is that bouts start with a hold, resulting in frequent ippon.
en
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
Bento Expo
Maki creates a sukiyaki-style onigirazu bento while Marc makes a one-bite hambagu bento. Plus, an introduction to Korean kimbap, seaweed and rice rolls flavoured with sesame oil.
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18:45
Zero Waste Life
At Echizen City, a centre for washi paper production, papermaker Igarashi Masami creates food paper from potatoes or onions that discard from the food industry to raise awareness of food loss using traditional crafts.
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19:00
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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19:27
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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19:40
Direct Talk
In New York City, autistic creative consultant Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt worked with the creators of a Broadway musical to authentically represent the lived experience of autistic youth on stage.
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19:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterised by unique customs and superstitions.
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20:00
Medical Frontiers
A look at how ultrasound is emerging as an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer. HIFU uses focused heat to target and destroy cancer cells, and there is minimal harm to the body.
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20:30
Catch Japan
Taking a look at a plan to build a smart city, an educational training method based on praise, regenerative medicine in Okinawa Prefecture, and an initiative to protect biodiversity.
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21:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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21:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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21:30
Tiny Desk Concerts Japan
Renowned Japanese artist and international star Fujii Kaze makes his way to NHK's tiny desk in Shibuya, Tokyo. He performs a set of original music and delivers an unparalleled original experience.
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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
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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22:30
Asia Insight
In South Korea, disabled citizens have been staging protests and using other methods to demand freedom of movement and the right to use transit with the same convenience as non-disabled passengers.
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