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

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Programguide - torsdag, 23. 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
Edo was a city of waterways. The Yoroi Ferry transported people across the Nihonbashi River, one of its main commercial arteries. For the captain, it was a high-pressure job requiring skill and guts.
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kl. 00.20 +0100
Time-Lapse Japan
One of the greatest mysteries that archaeologists are trying to unveil is that of the stone circles. Ceremonial stone circles first appeared at the beginning of Jomon era. Hundreds of stone circles and stone features have cropped up all over Japan.
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kl. 00.25 +0100
Japan From Above: Up Close
A rice farmer in Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture, shares the stories of traditional farming and the philosophy of their work.
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kl. 00.30 +0100
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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kl. 00.57 +0100
Sumopedia
This episode gives all the information you need to know about seeing Grand Sumo, the prestigious tournament in Japan.
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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
Core Kyoto
Discovers how Nishijin textile weavers employ their various skills in the pursuit of new ideas and creations that suit the times and fight against the shrinking kimono market of Japan.
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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
In 2023, `ONI: Thunder God's Tale', Japan-born animation film director Daisuke Dice Tsutsumi's first film, won the prestigious Annie Award. He explains its fear of aliens theme and his own roots.
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kl. 02.30 +0100
Design X Stories
A mild climate and snowy peaks mean diverse customs and crafts. Sake, toys and basketry are part of our hunt for the delicate beauty of Fukushima designs.
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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
Japanology Plus
Wakocha, black tea grown and processed in Japan, is winning major international awards. To discover why, Peter Barakan speaks to tea farmers, picks tea leaves, and tastes different varieties.
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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
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Schools of nishin, or Pacific herring, enter Japan's cooler northern waters in spring. Once a lucrative part of local economies, the fish remains a staple ingredient in various Japanese dishes.
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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
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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kl. 05.57 +0100
Sumopedia
This episode gives all the information you need to know about seeing Grand Sumo, the prestigious tournament in Japan.
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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
In 2023, `ONI: Thunder God's Tale', Japan-born animation film director Daisuke Dice Tsutsumi's first film, won the prestigious Annie Award. He explains its fear of aliens theme and his own roots.
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kl. 06.30 +0100
Core Kyoto
Discovers how Nishijin textile weavers employ their various skills in the pursuit of new ideas and creations that suit the times and fight against the shrinking kimono market of Japan.
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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
Design X Stories
A mild climate and snowy peaks mean diverse customs and crafts. Sake, toys and basketry are part of our hunt for the delicate beauty of Fukushima designs.
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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
Japanology Plus
Wakocha, black tea grown and processed in Japan, is winning major international awards. To discover why, Peter Barakan speaks to tea farmers, picks tea leaves, and tastes different varieties.
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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
A maiko, or a young apprentice, shares their passion for becoming a geisha, what they learn, and their way of life in Kyoto Prefecture.
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kl. 09.30 +0100
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
en
kl. 09.57 +0100
Sumopedia
This episode gives all the information you need to know about seeing Grand Sumo, the prestigious tournament in Japan.
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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
A look at Anirudh Sharma, a self-described chronic inventor who has developed a way to make ink from car emissions in an attempt to reduce the air pollution that causes millions of premature deaths.
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kl. 10.30 +0100
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Schools of nishin, or Pacific herring, enter Japan's cooler northern waters in spring. Once a lucrative part of local economies, the fish remains a staple ingredient in various Japanese dishes.
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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
Core Kyoto
Discovers how Nishijin textile weavers employ their various skills in the pursuit of new ideas and creations that suit the times and fight against the shrinking kimono market of Japan.
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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
In 2023, `ONI: Thunder God's Tale', Japan-born animation film director Daisuke Dice Tsutsumi's first film, won the prestigious Annie Award. He explains its fear of aliens theme and his own roots.
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kl. 12.55 +0100
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Visiting an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoy refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time.
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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
Design X Stories
A mild climate and snowy peaks mean diverse customs and crafts. Sake, toys and basketry are part of our hunt for the delicate beauty of Fukushima designs.
en
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.
en
kl. 14.30 +0100
Japanology Plus
Wakocha, black tea grown and processed in Japan, is winning major international awards. To discover why, Peter Barakan speaks to tea farmers, picks tea leaves, and tastes different varieties.
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
Japan Railway Journal
After being severely damaged by the Kumamoto earthquake, Minamiaso Railway has resumed full operation again after seven years and three months. A look at the railway's road to recovery.
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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
Core Kyoto
Discovers how Nishijin textile weavers employ their various skills in the pursuit of new ideas and creations that suit the times and fight against the shrinking kimono market of Japan.
en
kl. 17 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 17.15 +0100
Direct Talk
In 2023, `ONI: Thunder God's Tale', Japan-born animation film director Daisuke Dice Tsutsumi's first film, won the prestigious Annie Award. He explains its fear of aliens theme and his own roots.
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kl. 17.30 +0100
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
en
kl. 17.57 +0100
Sumopedia
A look at the wrestling move yorikiri, or frontal force out, which is one of sumo's most common winning techniques.
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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
Design X Stories
A mild climate and snowy peaks mean diverse customs and crafts. Sake, toys and basketry are part of our hunt for the delicate beauty of Fukushima designs.
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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.
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kl. 19.40 +0100
Direct Talk
A look at Anirudh Sharma, a self-described chronic inventor who has developed a way to make ink from car emissions in an attempt to reduce the air pollution that causes millions of premature deaths.
en
kl. 19.55 +0100
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Visiting an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoy refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time.
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kl. 20 +0100
Japan's Top Inventions
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. This time, a look at mosquito coils and screw removal tools.
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kl. 20.30 +0100
Japanology Plus
Wakocha, black tea grown and processed in Japan, is winning major international awards. To discover why, Peter Barakan speaks to tea farmers, picks tea leaves, and tastes different varieties.
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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
Japan Railway Journal
After being severely damaged by the Kumamoto earthquake, Minamiaso Railway has resumed full operation again after seven years and three months. A look at the railway's road to recovery.
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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
Core Kyoto
Discovers how Nishijin textile weavers employ their various skills in the pursuit of new ideas and creations that suit the times and fight against the shrinking kimono market of Japan.
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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
Design X Stories
A mild climate and snowy peaks mean diverse customs and crafts. Sake, toys and basketry are part of our hunt for the delicate beauty of Fukushima designs.
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Programguide - fredag, 24. 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
Visiting an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoy refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time.
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kl. 00.20 +0100
Time-Lapse Japan
Masses of clay figurines called dogu have been recovered from sites in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto and Chubu from the middle, late and final Jomon periods. The Sannai Maruyama village site alone turned up 1,500 figurines.
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kl. 00.25 +0100
Japan From Above: Up Close
A maiko, or a young apprentice, shares their passion for becoming a geisha, what they learn, and their way of life in Kyoto Prefecture.
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kl. 00.30 +0100
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
en
kl. 00.57 +0100
Sumopedia
A look at the wrestling move yorikiri, or frontal force out, which is one of sumo's most common winning techniques.
en
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
Asia Insight
For just two months every year, more than 1,000 men brave the dangers of the dense forest in order to hunt for wild honey, providing them the chance for an income where few other options exist.
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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
Afghan girls face educational barriers with the Taliban. Pashtana Durrani defies this by operating a covert school, nurturing their unyielding thirst for knowledge. She fights for a brighter future.
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kl. 02.30 +0100
Bento Expo
Showcasing the inrou bento from Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. Marc makes a bento with stir-fried shrimp in chili sauce and Maki demonstrates how to make temarizushi with marinated vegetables.
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kl. 02.45 +0100
Zero Waste Life
Maro Kuratani knits scarves and other items with surplus yarn, using threads of varying colour and thickness. She says yarn is the ultimate eco-friendly material as re-knitting is always an option.
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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
My Street Piano
Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the instrument.
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kl. 03.50 +0100
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
Sheila Cliffe takes a look at the wonderful textiles and clothing from Akita, Yamagata and Niigata, where there is heavy snowfall during winter.
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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
Japan Railway Journal
After being severely damaged by the Kumamoto earthquake, Minamiaso Railway has resumed full operation again after seven years and three months. A look at the railway's road to recovery.
en
kl. 05 +0100
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
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
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
en
kl. 05.57 +0100
Sumopedia
A look at the wrestling move yorikiri, or frontal force out, which is one of sumo's most common winning techniques.
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
Afghan girls face educational barriers with the Taliban. Pashtana Durrani defies this by operating a covert school, nurturing their unyielding thirst for knowledge. She fights for a brighter future.
en
kl. 06.30 +0100
Asia Insight
For just two months every year, more than 1,000 men brave the dangers of the dense forest in order to hunt for wild honey, providing them the chance for an income where few other options exist.
en
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
Bento Expo
Showcasing the inrou bento from Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. Marc makes a bento with stir-fried shrimp in chili sauce and Maki demonstrates how to make temarizushi with marinated vegetables.
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kl. 07.45 +0100
Zero Waste Life
Maro Kuratani knits scarves and other items with surplus yarn, using threads of varying colour and thickness. She says yarn is the ultimate eco-friendly material as re-knitting is always an option.
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.
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kl. 08.30 +0100
My Street Piano
Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the instrument.
en
kl. 08.50 +0100
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
Sheila Cliffe takes a look at the wonderful textiles and clothing from Akita, Yamagata and Niigata, where there is heavy snowfall during winter.
en
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
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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kl. 09.30 +0100
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
en
kl. 09.57 +0100
Sumopedia
A look at the wrestling move yorikiri, or frontal force out, which is one of sumo's most common winning techniques.
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
Highlighting Rebecca Rockefeller, co-founded the Buy Nothing Project that has four million members in 44 countries. The gift economy initiative gives and receives everything for free, reexamining consumer society.
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kl. 10.30 +0100
Japan Railway Journal
After being severely damaged by the Kumamoto earthquake, Minamiaso Railway has resumed full operation again after seven years and three months. A look at the railway's road to recovery.
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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.
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
Asia Insight
For just two months every year, more than 1,000 men brave the dangers of the dense forest in order to hunt for wild honey, providing them the chance for an income where few other options exist.
en
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.
en
kl. 12.40 +0100
Direct Talk
Afghan girls face educational barriers with the Taliban. Pashtana Durrani defies this by operating a covert school, nurturing their unyielding thirst for knowledge. She fights for a brighter future.
en
kl. 12.55 +0100
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Showcasing a New Year's concert at a samurai residence where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types, and lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP.
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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
Bento Expo
Showcasing the inrou bento from Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. Marc makes a bento with stir-fried shrimp in chili sauce and Maki demonstrates how to make temarizushi with marinated vegetables.
en
kl. 13.45 +0100
Zero Waste Life
Maro Kuratani knits scarves and other items with surplus yarn, using threads of varying colour and thickness. She says yarn is the ultimate eco-friendly material as re-knitting is always an option.
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
My Street Piano
Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the instrument.
en
kl. 14.50 +0100
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
Sheila Cliffe takes a look at the wonderful textiles and clothing from Akita, Yamagata and Niigata, where there is heavy snowfall during winter.
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
Today's Close-Up
Autonomous weapons systems with AI are being used in the Middle East and the Ukraine-Russia war. We analyze the roles they are playing, the ethical issues raised and the risks posed by AI systems.
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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
Asia Insight
For just two months every year, more than 1,000 men brave the dangers of the dense forest in order to hunt for wild honey, providing them the chance for an income where few other options exist.
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
Afghan girls face educational barriers with the Taliban. Pashtana Durrani defies this by operating a covert school, nurturing their unyielding thirst for knowledge. She fights for a brighter future.
en
kl. 17.30 +0100
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 13 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
en
kl. 17.57 +0100
Sumopedia
Takes a look at some of the best of over 80 techniques in sumo wrestling that can be used to achieve victory.
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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
Bento Expo
Showcasing the inrou bento from Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. Marc makes a bento with stir-fried shrimp in chili sauce and Maki demonstrates how to make temarizushi with marinated vegetables.
en
kl. 18.45 +0100
Zero Waste Life
Maro Kuratani knits scarves and other items with surplus yarn, using threads of varying colour and thickness. She says yarn is the ultimate eco-friendly material as re-knitting is always an option.
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
Highlighting Rebecca Rockefeller, co-founded the Buy Nothing Project that has four million members in 44 countries. The gift economy initiative gives and receives everything for free, reexamining consumer society.
en
kl. 19.55 +0100
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Showcasing a New Year's concert at a samurai residence where a master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity-types, and lounging in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP.
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kl. 20 +0100
Medical Frontiers
A look at iPS cells being used to treat eye diseases to address donor shortages. Exploring the advances made in Japan, such as the transplantation of iPS cell-derived corneal cells and retinal sheets.
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kl. 20.30 +0100
My Street Piano
Surrounded by cute figurines, a piano stands inside a station located in central Hokkaido Prefecture. Players from all walks of life come to share their melodies on the instrument.
en
kl. 20.50 +0100
MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan
Sheila Cliffe takes a look at the wonderful textiles and clothing from Akita, Yamagata and Niigata, where there is heavy snowfall during winter.
en
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
Today's Close-Up
Autonomous weapons systems with AI are being used in the Middle East and the Ukraine-Russia war. We analyze the roles they are playing, the ethical issues raised and the risks posed by AI systems.
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