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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.

Japan

Programguide - tirsdag, 14. mai 2024

kl. 00 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 00.15 +0100
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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kl. 00.20 +0100
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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kl. 00.25 +0100
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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kl. 00.30 +0100
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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kl. 00.57 +0100
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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kl. 01 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 01.15 +0100
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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kl. 01.30 +0100
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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kl. 02 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 02.15 +0100
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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kl. 02.30 +0100
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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kl. 03 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 03.15 +0100
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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kl. 03.30 +0100
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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kl. 04 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 04.15 +0100
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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kl. 04.30 +0100
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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kl. 05 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 05.15 +0100
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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kl. 05.30 +0100
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.
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kl. 05.57 +0100
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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kl. 06 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 06.15 +0100
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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kl. 06.30 +0100
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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kl. 07 +0100
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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kl. 07.30 +0100
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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kl. 08 +0100
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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kl. 08.30 +0100
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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kl. 09 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 09.14 +0100
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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kl. 09.15 +0100
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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kl. 09.23 +0100
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.
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kl. 09.30 +0100
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.
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kl. 09.57 +0100
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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kl. 10 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 10.14 +0100
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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kl. 10.15 +0100
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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kl. 10.30 +0100
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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kl. 11 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 11.17 +0100
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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kl. 11.18 +0100
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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kl. 11.30 +0100
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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kl. 12 +0100
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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kl. 12.27 +0100
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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kl. 12.40 +0100
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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kl. 12.55 +0100
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.
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kl. 13 +0100
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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kl. 13.30 +0100
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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kl. 14 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 14.18 +0100
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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kl. 14.30 +0100
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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kl. 15 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 15.15 +0100
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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kl. 15.30 +0100
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.
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kl. 16 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 16.15 +0100
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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kl. 16.30 +0100
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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kl. 17 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 17.15 +0100
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
kl. 17.30 +0100
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.
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kl. 17.57 +0100
Sumopedia
The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.
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kl. 18 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 18.15 +0100
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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kl. 18.30 +0100
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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kl. 19 +0100
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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kl. 19.27 +0100
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
kl. 19.40 +0100
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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kl. 19.55 +0100
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.
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kl. 20 +0100
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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kl. 20.30 +0100
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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kl. 21 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 21.18 +0100
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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kl. 21.30 +0100
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.
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kl. 22 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 22.18 +0100
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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kl. 22.30 +0100
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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kl. 23 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 23.18 +0100
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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kl. 23.30 +0100
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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Programguide - onsdag, 15. mai 2024

kl. 00 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 00.15 +0100
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
kl. 00.20 +0100
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
kl. 00.25 +0100
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
kl. 00.30 +0100
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
kl. 00.57 +0100
Sumopedia
The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.
en
kl. 01 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 01.15 +0100
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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kl. 01.30 +0100
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.
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kl. 02 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 02.15 +0100
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.
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kl. 02.30 +0100
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.
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kl. 02.45 +0100
Magical Japanese
Peter MacMillan introduces words that relate to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.
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kl. 02.55 +0100
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.
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kl. 03 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 03.15 +0100
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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kl. 03.30 +0100
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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kl. 04 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 04.15 +0100
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
kl. 04.30 +0100
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
kl. 05 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 05.15 +0100
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
kl. 05.30 +0100
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
kl. 05.57 +0100
Sumopedia
The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.
en
kl. 06 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 06.15 +0100
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.
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kl. 06.30 +0100
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.
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kl. 07 +0100
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
en
kl. 07.30 +0100
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
kl. 07.45 +0100
Magical Japanese
Peter MacMillan introduces words that relate to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.
en
kl. 07.55 +0100
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
kl. 08 +0100
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
en
kl. 08.30 +0100
Frontrunners
Meeting salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.
en
kl. 09 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 09.14 +0100
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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kl. 09.15 +0100
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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kl. 09.23 +0100
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.
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kl. 09.30 +0100
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
kl. 09.57 +0100
Sumopedia
The host sheds light on the ring entrance ceremony, where wrestlers wear traditional brocaded aprons to express their fighting spirit and individuality.
en
kl. 10 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 10.14 +0100
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
en
kl. 10.15 +0100
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
kl. 10.30 +0100
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
kl. 11 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 11.17 +0100
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
en
kl. 11.18 +0100
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
kl. 11.30 +0100
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.
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kl. 12 +0100
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
kl. 12.27 +0100
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
kl. 12.40 +0100
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
kl. 12.55 +0100
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.
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kl. 13 +0100
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
kl. 13.30 +0100
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
kl. 13.45 +0100
Magical Japanese
Peter MacMillan introduces words that relate to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.
en
kl. 13.55 +0100
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
kl. 14 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 14.18 +0100
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
kl. 14.30 +0100
Frontrunners
Meeting salt maker Sato Kyojiro, whose unique, naturally produced, labour-intensive creations have earned fans among Japan's leading chefs.
en
kl. 15 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 15.15 +0100
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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kl. 15.30 +0100
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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kl. 16 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 16.15 +0100
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
kl. 16.30 +0100
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
kl. 17 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 17.15 +0100
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
kl. 17.30 +0100
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
kl. 17.57 +0100
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.
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kl. 18 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 18.15 +0100
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
kl. 18.30 +0100
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
kl. 18.45 +0100
Magical Japanese
Peter MacMillan introduces words that relate to sumo and gives detailed explanations of their meanings and cultural backgrounds.
en
kl. 18.55 +0100
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
kl. 19 +0100
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
kl. 19.27 +0100
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
kl. 19.40 +0100
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
kl. 19.55 +0100
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.
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kl. 20 +0100
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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kl. 20.30 +0100
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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kl. 21 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 21.18 +0100
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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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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