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NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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

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Ohjelmaopas - sunnuntai, 26.05.2024

00.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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00.10
Hometown Stories
Through a variety of programs, a Japanese organisation enables a broad range of participants to learn more about the universe and themselves.
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00.37
Easy Japanese
Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing masu at the end of a verb with mashoo. Torimasu becomes torimashoo.
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00.40
Core Kyoto Mini
Kyoto's braided cords came into their own as fashion accessories for the nobility, 1,000 years ago. Elegant and practical, they were highly prized, and used in religious and formal settings.
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00.45
Wild Hokkaido!
A mother and her two daughters go treasure hunting for maple trees in Shimukappu. Their goal is to obtain the syrup the trees produce. They also make traditional sweets from freshly-made maple syrup.
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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
Trails to Oishii Tokyo Mini
Concerned about the decline in global bee populations, urbanites take on rooftop beekeeping in Japan's capital. Also, visiting beekeeping sites responsible for precious honey varieties that are increasingly at risk.
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01.20
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, representing each season.
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01.25
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
It's edge-of-the-seat excitement for passengers on a high-speed transport boat departing for Edo carrying rich cargo. Finding out what's on the line for the stalwart crew with a break down their strategy.
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01.30
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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01.57
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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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
This is Our Sea: Fukushima's Fishers after the Nuclear Accident
In 2011, a devastating tsunami and nuclear accident ground Fukushima Prefecture's fishing industry to a halt. NHK followed local fishers for the next 13 years as they struggled to reclaim their sea.
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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
Global Agenda
Too small to be seen with the naked eye, semiconductors have a huge impact on global trade and politics. Our experts discuss where the industry is headed and how it is shaping international relations.
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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
Cycle Around Japan Highlights
The Sanriku Coast was the area hardest hit by the massive earthquake and tsunami of 2011. Its restored communities are rediscovering their local traditions and the unique beauty of this landscape.
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04.40
Little Charo
The adventures of Charo, a Japanese dog who finds himself lost in New York City and decides to find his way back home.
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04.50
Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at tatami mats: a quintessentially Japanese flooring material.
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04.55
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. Visiting an indigo-dyeing workshop and meeting their mascot, Natsu. Plus, making a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike.
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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
Anime Manga Explosion
Featuring the legendary Amano Yoshitaka, designer of many iconic anime characters from the 1970s. The artist is also famous for his work with the hit video game series `Final Fantasy'.
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05.40
U & I
Observes why a girl named U runs away when I yells to her after she repeatedly asks for a swing-riding turn from U.
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05.50
Texico
Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.
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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
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
The miners of Iwami Ginzan worked in darkness as they risked their lives for fortune and glory. The area once produced large quantities of silver yet had little impact on the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
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06.25
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: Shuri Castle.
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06.30
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 14 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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06.57
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
en
07.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
07.10
Hometown Stories
Through a variety of programs, a Japanese organisation enables a broad range of participants to learn more about the universe and themselves.
en
07.37
Easy Japanese
Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing masu at the end of a verb with mashoo. Torimasu becomes torimashoo.
en
07.40
Core Kyoto Mini
Kyoto's braided cords came into their own as fashion accessories for the nobility, 1,000 years ago. Elegant and practical, they were highly prized, and used in religious and formal settings.
en
07.45
Wild Hokkaido!
A mother and her two daughters go treasure hunting for maple trees in Shimukappu. Their goal is to obtain the syrup the trees produce. They also make traditional sweets from freshly-made maple syrup.
en
08.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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08.10
This is Our Sea: Fukushima's Fishers after the Nuclear Accident
In 2011, a devastating tsunami and nuclear accident ground Fukushima Prefecture's fishing industry to a halt. NHK followed local fishers for the next 13 years as they struggled to reclaim their sea.
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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
Little Charo
The adventures of Charo, a Japanese dog who finds himself lost in New York City and decides to find his way back home.
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09.20
Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus explores Japanese life and culture. In this 5-minute digest, we look at tatami mats: a quintessentially Japanese flooring material.
en
09.25
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. Visiting an indigo-dyeing workshop and meeting their mascot, Natsu. Plus, making a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike.
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09.30
Live: Grand Sumo Wrestling: May Tournament: Day 15
Live coverage of the final day of the May Grand Sumo Wrestling Tournament.
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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
Hometown Stories
Through a variety of programs, a Japanese organisation enables a broad range of participants to learn more about the universe and themselves.
en
11.37
Easy Japanese
Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing masu at the end of a verb with mashoo. Torimasu becomes torimashoo.
en
11.40
Core Kyoto Mini
Kyoto's braided cords came into their own as fashion accessories for the nobility, 1,000 years ago. Elegant and practical, they were highly prized, and used in religious and formal settings.
en
11.45
Wild Hokkaido!
A mother and her two daughters go treasure hunting for maple trees in Shimukappu. Their goal is to obtain the syrup the trees produce. They also make traditional sweets from freshly-made maple syrup.
en
12.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
12.10
Anime Manga Explosion
Featuring the legendary Amano Yoshitaka, designer of many iconic anime characters from the 1970s. The artist is also famous for his work with the hit video game series `Final Fantasy'.
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12.40
U & I
Observes why a girl named U runs away when I yells to her after she repeatedly asks for a swing-riding turn from U.
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12.50
Texico
Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.
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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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13.10
Somewhere Street
Florence is a city in Italy that is celebrated for its medieval history. Renowned as the birthplace of the Renaissance, from the 14th to 16th centuries, Florence was a cultural and artistic capital.
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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
This is Our Sea: Fukushima's Fishers after the Nuclear Accident
In 2011, a devastating tsunami and nuclear accident ground Fukushima Prefecture's fishing industry to a halt. NHK followed local fishers for the next 13 years as they struggled to reclaim their sea.
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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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15.10
Global Agenda
Too small to be seen with the naked eye, semiconductors have a huge impact on global trade and politics. Our experts discuss where the industry is headed and how it is shaping international relations.
en
16.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
16.10
Anime Manga Explosion
Featuring the legendary Amano Yoshitaka, designer of many iconic anime characters from the 1970s. The artist is also famous for his work with the hit video game series `Final Fantasy'.
en
16.40
U & I
Observes why a girl named U runs away when I yells to her after she repeatedly asks for a swing-riding turn from U.
en
16.50
Texico
Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.
en
17.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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17.10
Tiny Desk Concerts Japan
In recent years, the world has fallen in love with Japanese city pop, and KIRINJI is riding that wave with its complex and unique urban sounds.
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17.40
Pythagora Switch Mini
Fun with anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools! Featuring the Folding Handkerchief Theatre.
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17.45
Easy Japanese for Work
An IT engineer from Vietnam participates in a telephone role-play challenge to practise answering phone calls for others in Japanese.
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18.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
18.10
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
The miners of Iwami Ginzan worked in darkness as they risked their lives for fortune and glory. The area once produced large quantities of silver yet had little impact on the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
en
18.25
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: Shuri Castle.
en
18.30
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 26, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
Japan's Top Inventions
Discovers the history of popular Japanese products: fan-cooled workwear and marine cargo tanks.
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19.40
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Leading experts help sort the facts from the myths about lightning, and show the viewer new 3D techniques to trace the path of lightning strikes, which may improve lightning predictions.
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19.55
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. Visiting an indigo-dyeing workshop and meeting their mascot, Natsu. Plus, making a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike.
en
20.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
20.10
This is Our Sea: Fukushima's Fishers after the Nuclear Accident
In 2011, a devastating tsunami and nuclear accident ground Fukushima Prefecture's fishing industry to a halt. NHK followed local fishers for the next 13 years as they struggled to reclaim their sea.
en
21.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
21.10
Global Agenda
Too small to be seen with the naked eye, semiconductors have a huge impact on global trade and politics. Our experts discuss where the industry is headed and how it is shaping international relations.
en
22.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
22.10
Tiny Desk Concerts Japan
In recent years, the world has fallen in love with Japanese city pop, and KIRINJI is riding that wave with its complex and unique urban sounds.
en
22.40
Easy Japanese for Work
An IT engineer from Vietnam participates in a telephone role-play challenge to practise answering phone calls for others in Japanese.
en
22.55
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
Tokushima has long been famed for its indigo. Visiting an indigo-dyeing workshop and meeting their mascot, Natsu. Plus, making a wish at a shrine that's popular with cats and cat lovers alike.
en
23.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
23.10
Anime Manga Explosion
Featuring the legendary Amano Yoshitaka, designer of many iconic anime characters from the 1970s. The artist is also famous for his work with the hit video game series `Final Fantasy'.
en
23.40
U & I
Observes why a girl named U runs away when I yells to her after she repeatedly asks for a swing-riding turn from U.
en
23.50
Texico
Fascinating experiments that help people visualise sequences and predict future outcomes. Conveys the pleasure found in improving sequence patterns and how programming principles can be discovered in many aspects of daily life.
en

Ohjelmaopas - maanantai, 27.05.2024

00.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
00.10
Japan's Top Inventions
Discovers the history of popular Japanese products: fan-cooled workwear and marine cargo tanks.
en
00.40
BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life
Leading experts help sort the facts from the myths about lightning, and show the viewer new 3D techniques to trace the path of lightning strikes, which may improve lightning predictions.
en
00.55
Pythagora Switch Mini
Fun with anime, songs, exercises, and Pythagora tools! Featuring the Folding Handkerchief Theatre.
en
01.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
01.10
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
The miners of Iwami Ginzan worked in darkness as they risked their lives for fortune and glory. The area once produced large quantities of silver yet had little impact on the beauty of the surrounding mountains.
en
01.25
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: Shuri Castle.
en
01.30
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 26, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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
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
German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses, or `sento'. He hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.
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02.30
Where We Call Home
On this episode, we meet American Jerry Martin, an author of children's books based in Saitama, and Daniel Muivakitonyi from Kenya, a running instructor in Tokyo.
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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
Watanabe Kankolongo Sayaka is helping asylum-seekers in Japan, a country with a low refugee acceptance rate. Her organisation helps match them with jobs that utilise their specialist skills.
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03.30
Learn Japanese From the News
After a major earthquake struck Taiwan in April, there were calls in Japan for donations to help Taiwanese people. The keyword on social media was ongaeshi, the idea of repaying someone's kindness.
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03.40
Easy Japanese
Teaches a lesson on a verb with te mitai desu, which means to want to do something that one has never done before.
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03.45
Culture Crossroads
Japanese fermented foods have a long history, but sake and miso producers face problems as eating habits change. A 'fermentation designer' is aiming to bring Japan's fermented culture to the world.
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03.55
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
A look at the multilingual portal, providing answers to questions in a variety of languages.
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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
Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
en
05.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
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
Tiny Desk Concerts Japan
In recent years, the world has fallen in love with Japanese city pop, and KIRINJI is riding that wave with its complex and unique urban sounds.
en
06.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
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.
en
06.30
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 26, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
en
07.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
07.15
Direct Talk
Watanabe Kankolongo Sayaka is helping asylum-seekers in Japan, a country with a low refugee acceptance rate. Her organisation helps match them with jobs that utilise their specialist skills.
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07.30
Where We Call Home
On this episode, we meet American Jerry Martin, an author of children's books based in Saitama, and Daniel Muivakitonyi from Kenya, a running instructor in Tokyo.
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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
Learn Japanese From the News
After a major earthquake struck Taiwan in April, there were calls in Japan for donations to help Taiwanese people. The keyword on social media was ongaeshi, the idea of repaying someone's kindness.
en
08.40
Easy Japanese
Teaches a lesson on a verb with te mitai desu, which means to want to do something that one has never done before.
en
08.45
Culture Crossroads
Japanese fermented foods have a long history, but sake and miso producers face problems as eating habits change. A 'fermentation designer' is aiming to bring Japan's fermented culture to the world.
en
08.55
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
A look at the multilingual portal, providing answers to questions in a variety of languages.
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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.
en
09.30
Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
en
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
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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10.23
Japan From Above: Up Close
An artist in Okayama Prefecture shares how he uses local clay to create a new kind of pottery for everyday use that builds on the traditions of Bizen ware.
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10.30
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 26, Day 15 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
en
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
Direct Talk
Mori Toshiko talks about her work in the world of architecture and how she helps serving society while respecting the environment.
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11.30
Tiny Desk Concerts Japan
In recent years, the world has fallen in love with Japanese city pop, and KIRINJI is riding that wave with its complex and unique urban sounds.
en
12.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
12.17
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
en
12.18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
12.30
Where We Call Home
On this episode, we meet American Jerry Martin, an author of children's books based in Saitama, and Daniel Muivakitonyi from Kenya, a running instructor in Tokyo.
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13.00
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
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13.27
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
en
13.40
Direct Talk
Watanabe Kankolongo Sayaka is helping asylum-seekers in Japan, a country with a low refugee acceptance rate. Her organisation helps match them with jobs that utilise their specialist skills.
en
13.55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.
en
14.00
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
14.30
Learn Japanese From the News
After a major earthquake struck Taiwan in April, there were calls in Japan for donations to help Taiwanese people. The keyword on social media was ongaeshi, the idea of repaying someone's kindness.
en
14.40
Easy Japanese
Teaches a lesson on a verb with te mitai desu, which means to want to do something that one has never done before.
en
14.45
Culture Crossroads
Japanese fermented foods have a long history, but sake and miso producers face problems as eating habits change. A 'fermentation designer' is aiming to bring Japan's fermented culture to the world.
en
14.55
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
A look at the multilingual portal, providing answers to questions in a variety of languages.
en
15.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
15.18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
15.30
Seasoning the Seasons
This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.
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
Medical Frontiers
Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. Focusing on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.
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17.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
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.
en
17.30
Where We Call Home
On this episode, we meet American Jerry Martin, an author of children's books based in Saitama, and Daniel Muivakitonyi from Kenya, a running instructor in Tokyo.
en
18.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
18.15
Direct Talk
Watanabe Kankolongo Sayaka is helping asylum-seekers in Japan, a country with a low refugee acceptance rate. Her organisation helps match them with jobs that utilise their specialist skills.
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18.30
Ramen Japan
Visits Niigata, one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots, and explores the diversity of its famous dish.
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18.45
Ramen Japan
Taking a look at Niigata's Sanjo City which is considered by many to be the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces a vast array of different ramen utensils.
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19.00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
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.
en
19.30
Learn Japanese From the News
After a major earthquake struck Taiwan in April, there were calls in Japan for donations to help Taiwanese people. The keyword on social media was ongaeshi, the idea of repaying someone's kindness.
en
19.40
Easy Japanese
Teaches a lesson on a verb with te mitai desu, which means to want to do something that one has never done before.
en
19.45
Culture Crossroads
Japanese fermented foods have a long history, but sake and miso producers face problems as eating habits change. A 'fermentation designer' is aiming to bring Japan's fermented culture to the world.
en
19.55
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
A look at the multilingual portal, providing answers to questions in a variety of languages.
en
20.00
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
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.
en
20.40
Direct Talk
Mori Toshiko talks about her work in the world of architecture and how she helps serving society while respecting the environment.
en
20.55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A look at the rich and fascinating Edo era of Japan, which was dominated by a deep love for the arts. The traditional woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e blossomed during this period of time.
en
21.00
Hometown Stories
Through a variety of programs, a Japanese organisation enables a broad range of participants to learn more about the universe and themselves.
en
21.27
Easy Japanese
Encourage someone to do something with you by replacing masu at the end of a verb with mashoo. Torimasu becomes torimashoo.
en
21.30
Core Kyoto Mini
Kyoto's braided cords came into their own as fashion accessories for the nobility, 1,000 years ago. Elegant and practical, they were highly prized, and used in religious and formal settings.
en
21.35
Wild Hokkaido!
A mother and her two daughters go treasure hunting for maple trees in Shimukappu. Their goal is to obtain the syrup the trees produce. They also make traditional sweets from freshly-made maple syrup.
en
21.50
Time-Lapse Japan
The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 BC. Examining various aspects of Jomon society, with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time, a look at lacquer.
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21.55
Japan From Above: Up Close
An artist in Okayama Prefecture shares how he uses local clay to create a new kind of pottery for everyday use that builds on the traditions of Bizen ware.
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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
Medical Frontiers
Detecting vulnerable plaques is now possible using the latest intravascular imaging technology. Focusing on how this can help with early detection of heart disease and prevention of its recurrence.
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