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NHK WORLD‑JAPAN

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 - onsdag, 22. mai 2024

kl. 00 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 00.18 +0300
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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kl. 00.30 +0300
Journeys in Japan
John Moore arrives in Kochi and tries out night fishing using flickering lights. Later on, he goes to the Ekingura museum to explore the historical pieces of art by Ekin.
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kl. 01 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 01.18 +0300
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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kl. 01.30 +0300
Dining with the Chef
Chef Saito demonstrates how to cook Japan's beloved homemade classic food by preparing a teishoku set meal, pairing the korokke with rice, miso soup and pickles.
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kl. 02 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 02.15 +0300
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
For a time during the Edo period, fireworks lit up the skies practically every night in the summer. It was a chance for women to dress up and let loose and grab the attention of male suitors.
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kl. 02.20 +0300
Time-Lapse Japan
The Jomon period lasted from around 13,000 BC to 300 BC. This society of hunter-gatherers cherished peace, cooperation and connection to the natural world. A look at the Sannai Maruyama site, where 6,000 years ago, a large settlement was established.
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kl. 02.25 +0300
Japan From Above: Up Close
The director of a conservation centre shares how the staff dedicate themselves to preserving the red-crowned cranes in the Kushiro wetlands of Hokkaido Prefecture and help them survive the long winter.
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kl. 02.30 +0300
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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kl. 02.57 +0300
Sumopedia
Sheds light on the history and the making of the mawashi, a belt worn by wrestlers during battles to represent their rankings.
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kl. 03 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 03.15 +0300
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 +0300
Dive in Tokyo
Exploring Shin-Okubo, a neighbourhood in Shinjuku that's known as Tokyo's Koreatown. Recently, it's evolved into a bustling multicultural community with residents from across Asia.
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kl. 04 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 04.15 +0300
Direct Talk
Keiko Ziak is a co-founder of Obon Society whose mission is to return flags which belonged to Japanese soldiers who died in World War II. She tells us why the wounds of war are finally being healed.
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kl. 04.30 +0300
Anime Sanctuaries
Featuring the long running series `Love Live!' and its setting - Akihabara in Tokyo.
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kl. 04.45 +0300
Magical Japanese
Poet and translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of the bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world.
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kl. 04.55 +0300
Core Kyoto Mini
On February 3, the Lunar New Year's Eve, various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.
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kl. 05 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 05.15 +0300
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 +0300
Frontrunners
A look at the life and work of Doctor Minamitani Kaori, head of a pioneering medical centre in Osaka that is leading the way in providing care to patients from overseas with limited Japanese skills.
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kl. 06 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 06.15 +0300
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. 06.30 +0300
Science View
Explores how eels travel the big ocean without getting lost, an eel tracking ship, and a technology that helps experience shared sensations.
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kl. 07 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 07.15 +0300
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. 07.30 +0300
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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kl. 07.57 +0300
Sumopedia
Sheds light on the history and the making of the mawashi, a belt worn by wrestlers during battles to represent their rankings.
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kl. 08 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 08.15 +0300
Direct Talk
Keiko Ziak is a co-founder of Obon Society whose mission is to return flags which belonged to Japanese soldiers who died in World War II. She tells us why the wounds of war are finally being healed.
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kl. 08.30 +0300
Dive in Tokyo
Exploring Shin-Okubo, a neighbourhood in Shinjuku that's known as Tokyo's Koreatown. Recently, it's evolved into a bustling multicultural community with residents from across Asia.
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kl. 09 +0300
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. 09.30 +0300
Anime Sanctuaries
Featuring the long running series `Love Live!' and its setting - Akihabara in Tokyo.
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kl. 09.45 +0300
Magical Japanese
Poet and translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of the bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world.
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kl. 09.55 +0300
Core Kyoto Mini
On February 3, the Lunar New Year's Eve, various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.
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kl. 10 +0300
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. 10.30 +0300
Frontrunners
A look at the life and work of Doctor Minamitani Kaori, head of a pioneering medical centre in Osaka that is leading the way in providing care to patients from overseas with limited Japanese skills.
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kl. 11 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 11.14 +0300
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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kl. 11.15 +0300
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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kl. 11.23 +0300
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. 11.30 +0300
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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kl. 11.57 +0300
Sumopedia
Sheds light on the history and the making of the mawashi, a belt worn by wrestlers during battles to represent their rankings.
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kl. 12 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 12.14 +0300
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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kl. 12.15 +0300
Direct Talk
An in-depth interview program featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis. This time, featuring Rosa Brooks, a police reformer and law professor.
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kl. 12.30 +0300
Science View
Explores how eels travel the big ocean without getting lost, an eel tracking ship, and a technology that helps experience shared sensations.
en
kl. 13 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 13.17 +0300
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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kl. 13.18 +0300
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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kl. 13.30 +0300
Dive in Tokyo
Exploring Shin-Okubo, a neighbourhood in Shinjuku that's known as Tokyo's Koreatown. Recently, it's evolved into a bustling multicultural community with residents from across Asia.
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kl. 14 +0300
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. 14.27 +0300
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. 14.40 +0300
Direct Talk
Keiko Ziak is a co-founder of Obon Society whose mission is to return flags which belonged to Japanese soldiers who died in World War II. She tells us why the wounds of war are finally being healed.
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kl. 14.55 +0300
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. 15 +0300
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. 15.30 +0300
Anime Sanctuaries
Featuring the long running series `Love Live!' and its setting - Akihabara in Tokyo.
en
kl. 15.45 +0300
Magical Japanese
Poet and translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of the bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world.
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kl. 15.55 +0300
Core Kyoto Mini
On February 3, the Lunar New Year's Eve, various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.
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kl. 16 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 16.18 +0300
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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kl. 16.30 +0300
Frontrunners
A look at the life and work of Doctor Minamitani Kaori, head of a pioneering medical centre in Osaka that is leading the way in providing care to patients from overseas with limited Japanese skills.
en
kl. 17 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 17.15 +0300
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. 17.30 +0300
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.
en
kl. 18 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 18.15 +0300
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 +0300
Dive in Tokyo
Exploring Shin-Okubo, a neighbourhood in Shinjuku that's known as Tokyo's Koreatown. Recently, it's evolved into a bustling multicultural community with residents from across Asia.
en
kl. 19 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 19.15 +0300
Direct Talk
Keiko Ziak is a co-founder of Obon Society whose mission is to return flags which belonged to Japanese soldiers who died in World War II. She tells us why the wounds of war are finally being healed.
en
kl. 19.30 +0300
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. 19.57 +0300
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. 20 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 20.15 +0300
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. 20.30 +0300
Anime Sanctuaries
Featuring the long running series `Love Live!' and its setting - Akihabara in Tokyo.
en
kl. 20.45 +0300
Magical Japanese
Poet and translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of the bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world.
en
kl. 20.55 +0300
Core Kyoto Mini
On February 3, the Lunar New Year's Eve, various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.
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kl. 21 +0300
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. 21.27 +0300
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. 21.40 +0300
Direct Talk
An in-depth interview program featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis. This time, featuring Rosa Brooks, a police reformer and law professor.
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kl. 21.55 +0300
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. 22 +0300
Today's Close-Up
Explores fake investment advertisements on social media in Japan that take advantage of the current investment boom and looks at potential measures, creating against those scams.
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kl. 22.30 +0300
Frontrunners
A look at the life and work of Doctor Minamitani Kaori, head of a pioneering medical centre in Osaka that is leading the way in providing care to patients from overseas with limited Japanese skills.
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kl. 23 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 23.18 +0300
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 +0300
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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Programguide - torsdag, 23. mai 2024

kl. 00 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 00.18 +0300
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
kl. 00.30 +0300
Dive in Tokyo
Exploring Shin-Okubo, a neighbourhood in Shinjuku that's known as Tokyo's Koreatown. Recently, it's evolved into a bustling multicultural community with residents from across Asia.
en
kl. 01 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 01.18 +0300
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
kl. 01.30 +0300
Anime Sanctuaries
Featuring the long running series `Love Live!' and its setting - Akihabara in Tokyo.
en
kl. 01.45 +0300
Magical Japanese
Poet and translator Peter MacMillan talks about the idea of the bow and arrow in Japanese culture and how they have deep connections to the spiritual world.
en
kl. 01.55 +0300
Core Kyoto Mini
On February 3, the Lunar New Year's Eve, various rites are held to expel calamity and welcome good fortune in the coming year.
en
kl. 02 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 02.15 +0300
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. 02.20 +0300
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. 02.25 +0300
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. 02.30 +0300
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
en
kl. 02.57 +0300
Sumopedia
This episode gives all the information you need to know about seeing Grand Sumo, the prestigious tournament in Japan.
en
kl. 03 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 03.15 +0300
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. 03.30 +0300
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. 04 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 04.15 +0300
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. 04.30 +0300
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. 05 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 05.15 +0300
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 +0300
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. 06 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 06.15 +0300
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. 06.30 +0300
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.
en
kl. 07 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 07.15 +0300
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. 07.30 +0300
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
en
kl. 07.57 +0300
Sumopedia
This episode gives all the information you need to know about seeing Grand Sumo, the prestigious tournament in Japan.
en
kl. 08 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 08.15 +0300
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.
en
kl. 08.30 +0300
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. 09 +0300
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. 09.30 +0300
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. 10 +0300
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. 10.30 +0300
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. 11 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 11.14 +0300
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
en
kl. 11.15 +0300
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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kl. 11.23 +0300
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.
en
kl. 11.30 +0300
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 11 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
en
kl. 11.57 +0300
Sumopedia
This episode gives all the information you need to know about seeing Grand Sumo, the prestigious tournament in Japan.
en
kl. 12 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 12.14 +0300
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
en
kl. 12.15 +0300
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. 12.30 +0300
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.
en
kl. 13 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 13.17 +0300
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
en
kl. 13.18 +0300
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
kl. 13.30 +0300
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. 14 +0300
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
kl. 14.27 +0300
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. 14.40 +0300
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.
en
kl. 14.55 +0300
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. 15 +0300
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
kl. 15.30 +0300
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. 16 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 16.18 +0300
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
kl. 16.30 +0300
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. 17 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 17.15 +0300
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. 17.30 +0300
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. 18 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 18.15 +0300
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 +0300
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. 19 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 19.15 +0300
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.
en
kl. 19.30 +0300
Grand Sumo Highlights
Featuring all top-division bouts from May 20, Day 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
en
kl. 19.57 +0300
Sumopedia
A look at the wrestling move yorikiri, or frontal force out, which is one of sumo's most common winning techniques.
en
kl. 20 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
kl. 20.15 +0300
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. 20.30 +0300
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. 21 +0300
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
kl. 21.27 +0300
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. 21.40 +0300
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. 21.55 +0300
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. 22 +0300
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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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. 23 +0300
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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kl. 23.18 +0300
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 +0300
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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