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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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Gwida Tat- Televixin - it-Tlieta, it-Tlieta, 14 ta Mej, 2024

12:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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12:18 CEST
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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12:30 CEST
Learn Japanese From the News
Japanese railway companies are introducing an AI-powered system that helps customers recover items that they lost or left behind. We learn helpful phrases and go through practice scenarios.
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12:40 CEST
Easy Japanese
Teaches an easy lesson in Japanese grammar that helps with expressing what kind of activities one desires to do.
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12:45 CEST
Culture Crossroads
Li Xiaoyu explains how Japanese toys spark the market with their advanced technology and kawaii culture.
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12:55 CEST
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Within Japan's oldest private medicinal herb gardens grows the cures for many ailments, cultivated by knowledge passed down throughout the centuries, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule.
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01:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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01:15 CEST
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
It's late at night, when all are fast asleep. A young man and woman huddle together on the veranda outside of a house, attending to a rooster. We investigate what the pair could be up to.
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01:20 CEST
Time-Lapse Japan
Explores the history of the Murakami Kaizoku, seafarers and fighters who operated in the Seto Inland Sea. Includes footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke featuring Nii Oshima Island.
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01:25 CEST
Japan From Above: Up Close
An aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Following bird's-eye views of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago. This time, a look at Ainu culture in Asahikawa.
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01:30 CEST
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from May 13, Day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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01:57 CEST
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 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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02:15 CEST
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 CEST
Journeys in Japan
Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Along the way, he enjoys local food and musical traditions.
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03:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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03:15 CEST
Direct Talk
Oda Yuriko talks about her experience as a person who uses a wheelchair and introduces her app, which crowdsources accessibility information from fellow wheelchair users.
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03:30 CEST
Dining with the Chef
Have you tried omu-rice? This Japanese favorite is savory, ketchup-flavored rice, wrapped up in a thin omelet. Chef Rika shows her recipe, and an old recipe from a popular Tokyo restaurant.
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04:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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04:15 CEST
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 CEST
Document 72 Hours
Visits a Japanese radio station broadcasting in Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. Many of the station's presenters are from the local community and read news items in their own dialect.
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05:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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05:15 CEST
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 CEST
Medical Frontiers
New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep. Introducing a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.
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06:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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06:15 CEST
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 CEST
Grand Sumo Highlights
Highlights of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, this time featuring all top-division bouts from 13 May, day two of the Grand Sumo Tournament taking place in the Japan's capital city, Tokyo.
en
06:57 CEST
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 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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07:15 CEST
Direct Talk
Oda Yuriko talks about her experience as a person who uses a wheelchair and introduces her app, which crowdsources accessibility information from fellow wheelchair users.
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07:30 CEST
Journeys in Japan
Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Along the way, he enjoys local food and musical traditions.
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08:00 CEST
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 CEST
Dining with the Chef
An introduction to omu-rice, a Japanese favourite that is savoury and ketchup-flavoured, wrapped up in a thin omelet. Chef Rika shows her recipe, and an old recipe from a popular Tokyo restaurant.
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09:00 CEST
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
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09:30 CEST
Document 72 Hours
Visits a Japanese radio station broadcasting in Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. Many of the station's presenters are from the local community and read news items in their own dialect.
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10:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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10:14 CEST
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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10:15 CEST
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 CEST
Japan From Above: Up Close
An aerial journey across 21st century Japan, a bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
en
10:30 CEST
Grand Sumo Highlights
Highlights of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, this time featuring all top-division bouts from 13 May, day two of the Grand Sumo Tournament taking place in the Japan's capital city, Tokyo.
en
10:57 CEST
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
11:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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11:14 CEST
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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11:15 CEST
Direct Talk
Chef Sasaki Yotaro is known for his unique fermented dishes and doburoku, an unfiltered sake he brews from rice he grows himself. He talks about the craft that goes into creating world-class cuisine.
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11:30 CEST
Medical Frontiers
New research results have revealed that resetting a disrupted body clock can improve sleep. Introducing a hospital that offers clock-resetting treatments and share dietary tips for better sleep.
en
12:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
12:17 CEST
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
en
12:18 CEST
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
12:30 CEST
Journeys in Japan
Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Along the way, he enjoys local food and musical traditions.
en
01:00 CEST
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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01:27 CEST
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
01:40 CEST
Direct Talk
Oda Yuriko talks about her experience as a person who uses a wheelchair and introduces her app, which crowdsources accessibility information from fellow wheelchair users.
en
01:55 CEST
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.
en
02:00 CEST
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
02:30 CEST
Dining with the Chef
An introduction to omu-rice, a Japanese favourite that is savoury and ketchup-flavoured, wrapped up in a thin omelet. Chef Rika shows her recipe, and an old recipe from a popular Tokyo restaurant.
en
03:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
03:18 CEST
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
03:30 CEST
Document 72 Hours
Visits a Japanese radio station broadcasting in Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. Many of the station's presenters are from the local community and read news items in their own dialect.
en
04:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
04:15 CEST
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 CEST
Science View
All animals need sleep. Exploring why and how sleep has evolved across the animal kingdom. Also, meeting the developer of the AI Suitcase that helps the visually impaired walk more freely.
en
05:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
05:15 CEST
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 CEST
Journeys in Japan
Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Along the way, he enjoys local food and musical traditions.
en
06:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
06:15 CEST
Direct Talk
Oda Yuriko talks about her experience as a person who uses a wheelchair and introduces her app, which crowdsources accessibility information from fellow wheelchair users.
en
06:30 CEST
Grand Sumo Highlights
Highlights of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, this time featuring all top-division bouts from 14 May, day three of the Grand Sumo Tournament taking place in the Japan's capital city, Tokyo.
en
06:57 CEST
Sumopedia
The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.
en
07:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
07:15 CEST
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
07:30 CEST
Dining with the Chef
An introduction to omu-rice, a Japanese favourite that is savoury and ketchup-flavoured, wrapped up in a thin omelet. Chef Rika shows her recipe, and an old recipe from a popular Tokyo restaurant.
en
08:00 CEST
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
08:27 CEST
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
08:40 CEST
Direct Talk
Chef Sasaki Yotaro is known for his unique fermented dishes and doburoku, an unfiltered sake he brews from rice he grows himself. He talks about the craft that goes into creating world-class cuisine.
en
08:55 CEST
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.
en
09:00 CEST
Biz Stream
A look at Japanese business trends, from 3D printing to software-managed off-grid living, featuring companies that are providing flexibility and freedom in where and how people can live.
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09:30 CEST
Document 72 Hours
Visits a Japanese radio station broadcasting in Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. Many of the station's presenters are from the local community and read news items in their own dialect.
en
10:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
10:18 CEST
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
10:30 CEST
Science View
All animals need sleep. Exploring why and how sleep has evolved across the animal kingdom. Also, meeting the developer of the AI Suitcase that helps the visually impaired walk more freely.
en
11:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
11:18 CEST
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
11:30 CEST
Journeys in Japan
Photographer Alfie Goodrich focuses his lens on Okinawa's castle ruins to get a sense of the glory of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Along the way, he enjoys local food and musical traditions.
en

Gwida Tat- Televixin - l-Erbgħa, l-Erbgħa, 15 ta Mej, 2024

12:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
12:18 CEST
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
12:30 CEST
Dining with the Chef
An introduction to omu-rice, a Japanese favourite that is savoury and ketchup-flavoured, wrapped up in a thin omelet. Chef Rika shows her recipe, and an old recipe from a popular Tokyo restaurant.
en
01:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
01:15 CEST
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
We visit one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Edo. Flower viewing parties were for eating, drinking and making merry. It was also an opportunity for young men and women to mingle.
en
01:20 CEST
Time-Lapse Japan
Explores the history of the Murakami Kaizoku, sailors and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea, with footage of the Kurushima Straits.
en
01:25 CEST
Japan From Above: Up Close
An aerial journey across 21st century Japan, a bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
en
01:30 CEST
Grand Sumo Highlights
Highlights of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, this time featuring all top-division bouts from 14 May, day three of the Grand Sumo Tournament taking place in the Japan's capital city, Tokyo.
en
01:57 CEST
Sumopedia
The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.
en
02:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
02:15 CEST
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
02:30 CEST
Dive in Tokyo
Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. A look at why the area is known for used books, musical instruments and curry.
en
03:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
03:15 CEST
Direct Talk
Modern dancer David Leventhal co-created a dance programme for people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty years later, numerous studies have shown that dancing slows progression of the condition.
en
03:30 CEST
Ninja Truth
Looking at how ninja used the distinctive swords they carried and trying out mizugumo, a device that allowed ninja to seemingly walk across moats, to see if it really works.
en
03:45 CEST
Magical Japanese
Peter MacMillan introduces words that relate to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.
en
03:55 CEST
Core Kyoto Mini
The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.
en
04:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
04:15 CEST
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
04:30 CEST
Frontrunners
Meeting salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.
en
05:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
05:15 CEST
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 CEST
Science View
All animals need sleep. Exploring why and how sleep has evolved across the animal kingdom. Also, meeting the developer of the AI Suitcase that helps the visually impaired walk more freely.
en
06:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
06:15 CEST
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 CEST
Grand Sumo Highlights
Highlights of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, this time featuring all top-division bouts from 14 May, day three of the Grand Sumo Tournament taking place in the Japan's capital city, Tokyo.
en
06:57 CEST
Sumopedia
The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.
en
07:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
07:15 CEST
Direct Talk
Modern dancer David Leventhal co-created a dance programme for people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty years later, numerous studies have shown that dancing slows progression of the condition.
en
07:30 CEST
Dive in Tokyo
Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. A look at why the area is known for used books, musical instruments and curry.
en
08:00 CEST
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
en
08:30 CEST
Ninja Truth
Looking at how ninja used the distinctive swords they carried and trying out mizugumo, a device that allowed ninja to seemingly walk across moats, to see if it really works.
en
08:45 CEST
Magical Japanese
Peter MacMillan introduces words that relate to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.
en
08:55 CEST
Core Kyoto Mini
The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.
en
09:00 CEST
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 CEST
Frontrunners
Meeting salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.
en
10:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
10:14 CEST
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
en
10:15 CEST
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
10:23 CEST
Japan From Above: Up Close
Showcases various places in Japan on an aerial journey. With extensive stretch of islands, the bird's-eye view of the country portrays various types of landscape and ways of life.
en
10:30 CEST
Grand Sumo Highlights
Highlights of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, this time featuring all top-division bouts from 14 May, day three of the Grand Sumo Tournament taking place in the Japan's capital city, Tokyo.
en
10:57 CEST
Sumopedia
The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.
en
11:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
11:14 CEST
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
en
11:15 CEST
Direct Talk
Thanks to Tinia's innovative approach, her eight-employee urban start-up in Brooklyn, New York, provides safe and nutritious fresh produce with no environmental impact.
en
11:30 CEST
Science View
All animals need sleep. Exploring why and how sleep has evolved across the animal kingdom. Also, meeting the developer of the AI Suitcase that helps the visually impaired walk more freely.
en
12:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
12:17 CEST
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
en
12:18 CEST
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
12:30 CEST
Dive in Tokyo
Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. A look at why the area is known for used books, musical instruments and curry.
en
01:00 CEST
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
01:27 CEST
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
01:40 CEST
Direct Talk
Modern dancer David Leventhal co-created a dance programme for people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty years later, numerous studies have shown that dancing slows progression of the condition.
en
01:55 CEST
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. We investigate what kind of artistic statement was he trying to make.
en
02:00 CEST
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
02:30 CEST
Ninja Truth
Looking at how ninja used the distinctive swords they carried and trying out mizugumo, a device that allowed ninja to seemingly walk across moats, to see if it really works.
en
02:45 CEST
Magical Japanese
Peter MacMillan introduces words that relate to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.
en
02:55 CEST
Core Kyoto Mini
The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.
en
03:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
03:18 CEST
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
03:30 CEST
Frontrunners
Meeting salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.
en
04:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
04:15 CEST
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
04:30 CEST
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Known to the world as panko, Japanese breadcrumbs are made by breaking apart fresh loaves of bread. A look at the wide breadth of Japan's crunchy, juicy and truly unique fried food culture.
en
05:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
05:15 CEST
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 CEST
Dive in Tokyo
Ochanomizu is a college town with roots going back 200 years to an academy started by the Edo Shogunate. A look at why the area is known for used books, musical instruments and curry.
en
06:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
06:15 CEST
Direct Talk
Modern dancer David Leventhal co-created a dance programme for people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty years later, numerous studies have shown that dancing slows progression of the condition.
en
06:30 CEST
Grand Sumo Highlights
Highlights of the traditional Japanese sport of sumo, this time featuring all top-division bouts from 15 May, day four of the Grand Sumo Tournament taking place in the Japan's capital city, Tokyo.
en
06:57 CEST
Sumopedia
The host gives an in-depth view of the long-standing history and the making of the Sagari belt cords worn by wrestlers during combat.
en
07:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
07:15 CEST
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
07:30 CEST
Ninja Truth
Looking at how ninja used the distinctive swords they carried and trying out mizugumo, a device that allowed ninja to seemingly walk across moats, to see if it really works.
en
07:45 CEST
Magical Japanese
Peter MacMillan introduces words that relate to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.
en
07:55 CEST
Core Kyoto Mini
The perfect shading in beautiful tie-dyed patterns may result from sections randomly touching in the dye. Discover the future of clamp resist dyeing.
en
08:00 CEST
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
08:27 CEST
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
08:40 CEST
Direct Talk
Thanks to Tinia's innovative approach, her eight-employee urban start-up in Brooklyn, New York, provides safe and nutritious fresh produce with no environmental impact.
en
08:55 CEST
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
A series of doodles by the famous artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi turn out to be carefully considered depictions of the kabuki actors of the day. We investigate what kind of artistic statement was he trying to make.
en
09:00 CEST
Jane Birkin: A Japan Love Story
Artist and style icon Jane Birkin was devoted to empowering the survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Even after her passing in 2023, her legacy lives on in their hearts.
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09:30 CEST
Frontrunners
Meeting salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.
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10:00 CEST
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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10:18 CEST
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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10:30 CEST
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Known to the world as panko, Japanese breadcrumbs are made by breaking apart fresh loaves of bread. A look at the wide breadth of Japan's crunchy, juicy and truly unique fried food culture.
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