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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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Ohjelmaopas - lauantai, 18.05.2024

00.10
Chatroom Japan
Homework Challenges: Elsa is from the Faroe Islands and ger two children attend a Japanese public school - she feels sad that she cannot always help them because of language issues.
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02.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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02.10
Gifts of the North Furano
Part 1: Leaving a popular Tokyo restaurant, Otsuka Kenichi and his wife Keiko relocated to Hokkaido six years ago. There, they offer enticing, unique dishes with local flavours found nowhere else.
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03.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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03.10
Cycle Around Japan
Our cyclist visits three large rivers in central Japan: the Kiso, the Nagara and the Ibi. He explores unique cultures related to the rivers, like cormorant fishing and an exciting float festival.
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04.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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04.10
Today's Close-Up
Amid Japan's investment boom, fake ads on social media are making many victims. We speak to a major platformer and look at obstacles to resolving the issue, as well as potential prevention measures.
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04.40
Rockie and Her Friends
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
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04.50
Viewpoint Science
This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.
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05.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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05.10
 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Bananas in Japan visit a plantation in one of the country's snowiest regions, and we learn how sweetness is carefully developed in large Tokyo warehouses during the import process.
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05.20
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.
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05.25
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life; it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.
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05.30
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 6 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.
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05.57
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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06.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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06.10
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: mosquito coils and screw removal tools.
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06.40
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons - find out how to navigate flooded streets and escape cars.
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06.55
PythagoraSwitch Mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives; get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools! This time: 'The Wire Hanger Song'...
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07.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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07.10
Fukushima Monologue
A holdout in his hometown since the nuclear accident, Matsumura Naoto battles to revive a rice field in a decontaminated wasteland - his solitary struggle casts 'reconstruction' in a new light.
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08.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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08.10
Gifts of the North Furano
Part 1: Leaving a popular Tokyo restaurant, Otsuka Kenichi and his wife Keiko relocated to Hokkaido six years ago. There, they offer enticing, unique dishes with local flavours found nowhere else.
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09.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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09.10
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons - find out how to navigate flooded streets and escape cars.
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09.25
PythagoraSwitch Mini
There are hidden rules and unique ways of thinking that we can discover in our daily lives; get ready for fun with anime, songs, exercises and Pythagora tools! This time: 'The Wire Hanger Song'...
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09.30
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 6 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.
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09.57
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
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10.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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10.10
Cycle Around Japan
Our cyclist visits three large rivers in central Japan: the Kiso, the Nagara and the Ibi. He explores unique cultures related to the rivers, like cormorant fishing and an exciting float festival.
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11.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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11.10
Today's Close-Up
Amid Japan's investment boom, fake ads on social media are making many victims. We speak to a major platformer and look at obstacles to resolving the issue, as well as potential prevention measures.
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11.40
Rockie and Her Friends
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
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11.50
Viewpoint Science
This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.
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12.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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12.10
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: mosquito coils and screw removal tools.
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12.40
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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12.55
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.
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13.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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13.10
Fukushima Monologue
A holdout in his hometown since the nuclear accident, Matsumura Naoto battles to revive a rice field in a decontaminated wasteland - his solitary struggle casts 'reconstruction' in a new light.
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14.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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14.10
Gifts of the North Furano
Part 1: Leaving a popular Tokyo restaurant, Otsuka Kenichi and his wife Keiko relocated to Hokkaido six years ago. There, they offer enticing, unique dishes with local flavours found nowhere else.
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15.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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15.10
Biz Stream
This episode features a mechanical pencil that captures the feel of a wooden pencil, and an electronic device for children that attaches to their pencils and turns study time into a game.
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15.40
Rockie and Her Friends
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
en
15.50
Viewpoint Science
This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.
en
17.25
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.
en
17.30
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 7 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.
en
17.57
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
en
18.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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18.10
Cycle Around Japan
Our cyclist visits three large rivers in central Japan: the Kiso, the Nagara and the Ibi. He explores unique cultures related to the rivers, like cormorant fishing and an exciting float festival.
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19.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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19.10
Fukushima Monologue
A holdout in his hometown since the nuclear accident, Matsumura Naoto battles to revive a rice field in a decontaminated wasteland - his solitary struggle casts 'reconstruction' in a new light.
en
20.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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20.10
Gifts of the North Furano
Part 1: Leaving a popular Tokyo restaurant, Otsuka Kenichi and his wife Keiko relocated to Hokkaido six years ago. There, they offer enticing, unique dishes with local flavours found nowhere else.
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21.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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21.10
Cycle Around Japan
Our cyclist visits three large rivers in central Japan: the Kiso, the Nagara and the Ibi. He explores unique cultures related to the rivers, like cormorant fishing and an exciting float festival.
en
22.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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22.10
Biz Stream
This episode features a mechanical pencil that captures the feel of a wooden pencil, and an electronic device for children that attaches to their pencils and turns study time into a game.
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22.40
Rockie and Her Friends
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-human future where surviving creatures have formed a community, new-breed dinosaur girl Rockie sets out on hilarious adventures with her schoolmates.
en
22.50
Viewpoint Science
This proactive science education programme encourages primary and lower secondary school children to discover and investigate the mysteries which puzzle them.
en
23.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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23.10
Hometown Stories
Families come to Ago Bay in central Japan to have loved ones' ashes encased in pearls - they insert them into oysters so they can grow in the sea. We explore what makes families reach this decision.
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23.37
Easy Japanese
#21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and 'ni imasu'.
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23.40
Core Kyoto Mini
Discover how intricate woodcraft traditions evolved by watching a turner and a cooper at work.
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23.45
Wild Hokkaido!
Two cyclists explore Lake Toya, known for its hot spring resort - travelling around the caldera lake for a total of 40 kilometres, they enjoy the coming of spring and sense the breath of the Earth.
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Ohjelmaopas - sunnuntai, 19.05.2024

00.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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00.10
 Trails to Oishii Tokyo mini
Bananas in Japan visit a plantation in one of the country's snowiest regions, and we learn how sweetness is carefully developed in large Tokyo warehouses during the import process.
en
00.20
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.
en
00.25
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life; it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.
en
00.30
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 7 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.
en
00.57
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
en
01.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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01.10
Dying Out of Sight
It's estimated that over a million Japanese live as hikikomori, recluses totally withdrawn from society - as the parents they depend on age, many now face a dire situation alone and unable to cope.
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02.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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03.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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03.10
Biz Stream
This episode features a mechanical pencil that captures the feel of a wooden pencil, and an electronic device for children that attaches to their pencils and turns study time into a game.
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03.40
Little Charo
An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. (S1, E07)
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03.50
Japanology Plus mini
Japanology Plus' explores Japanese life and culture - in this digest, we look at the significance of cats in Japan.
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03.55
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
We take in Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, and meet some cats on the way - one called Bond carries out top-secret missions at a peach orchard as another patrols its 100-year-old winery home.
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04.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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04.10
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Macaques can be found across Japan - we discover a troop on an island in the northeast with some amazing greeting and dietary habits... and infighting and other dramas not so different from our own.
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04.35
Time-Lapse Journey
Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido and is home to vast fields and sprawling pastures - experience its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.
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04.40
u&i
This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.
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04.50
Texico
Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.
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05.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
en
05.10
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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05.25
Japan Time-Lapse Ainu
The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions - this time: Ainu Boats.
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05.30
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 7 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.
en
05.57
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
en
06.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
en
06.10
Hometown Stories
Families come to Ago Bay in central Japan to have loved ones' ashes encased in pearls - they insert them into oysters so they can grow in the sea. We explore what makes families reach this decision.
en
06.37
Easy Japanese
#21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and 'ni imasu'.
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06.40
Core Kyoto Mini
Discover how intricate woodcraft traditions evolved by watching a turner and a cooper at work.
en
06.45
Wild Hokkaido!
Two cyclists explore Lake Toya, known for its hot spring resort - travelling around the caldera lake for a total of 40 kilometres, they enjoy the coming of spring and sense the breath of the Earth.
en
07.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
en
07.10
Dying Out of Sight
It's estimated that over a million Japanese live as hikikomori, recluses totally withdrawn from society - as the parents they depend on age, many now face a dire situation alone and unable to cope.
en
08.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
en
08.10
Gifts of the North Furano
Part 2: Chef Otsuka Kenichi and his wife Keiko relocated from Tokyo to Hokkaido six years ago. They now work with locals to source delicious ingredients even in the harshness of the northern winter.
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09.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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09.10
Grand Sumo Live
NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo May Tournament Day 8 action live from Tokyo as top wrestlers have their eighth bouts of the 15-day contest.
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10.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
en
10.10
Hometown Stories
Families come to Ago Bay in central Japan to have loved ones' ashes encased in pearls - they insert them into oysters so they can grow in the sea. We explore what makes families reach this decision.
en
10.37
Easy Japanese
#21 I'm in the clock tower. / To explain where you are, say the place name and 'ni imasu'.
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10.40
Core Kyoto Mini
Discover how intricate woodcraft traditions evolved by watching a turner and a cooper at work.
en
10.45
Wild Hokkaido!
Two cyclists explore Lake Toya, known for its hot spring resort - travelling around the caldera lake for a total of 40 kilometres, they enjoy the coming of spring and sense the breath of the Earth.
en
11.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
en
11.10
Darwin's Amazing Animals
Macaques can be found across Japan - we discover a troop on an island in the northeast with some amazing greeting and dietary habits... and infighting and other dramas not so different from our own.
en
11.35
Time-Lapse Journey
Tokachi is in Japan's great northern land of Hokkaido and is home to vast fields and sprawling pastures - experience its vibrant summer colours through time-lapse photography.
en
11.40
u&i
This show for kids promotes a greater understanding for people with difficulties and helps develop empathy - with the help of two fairies, the main character thinks about what can be done to help.
en
11.50
Texico
Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.
en
12.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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12.10
Somewhere Street
Salerno in Italy was home to Europe's oldest medical school and attracted nobility from all over Europe due to its medical treatment expertise - today it's a popular Amalfi Coast tourist destination.
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14.10
Gifts of the North Furano
Part 2: Chef Otsuka Kenichi and his wife Keiko relocated from Tokyo to Hokkaido six years ago. They now work with locals to source delicious ingredients even in the harshness of the northern winter.
en
17.10
The World Heritage Sites in Japan
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
en
17.25
Japan Time-Lapse Ainu
The Ainu: indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions - this time: Ainu Boats.
en
17.30
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 8 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Tokyo.
en
17.57
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
en
18.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
en
18.10
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: mosquito coils and screw removal tools.
en
18.40
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons - find out how to navigate flooded streets and escape cars.
en
18.55
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
We take in Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, and meet some cats on the way - one called Bond carries out top-secret missions at a peach orchard as another patrols its 100-year-old winery home.
en
19.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
en
19.10
Dying Out of Sight
It's estimated that over a million Japanese live as hikikomori, recluses totally withdrawn from society - as the parents they depend on age, many now face a dire situation alone and unable to cope.
en
20.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
en
20.10
Gifts of the North Furano
Part 2: Chef Otsuka Kenichi and his wife Keiko relocated from Tokyo to Hokkaido six years ago. They now work with locals to source delicious ingredients even in the harshness of the northern winter.
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21.00
NHK Newsline
NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
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21.10
J-Melo
Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: meme tokyo. (a six-member girl group who made their major-label debut in 2021) and Kizuki Minami (a hugely talented singer from the island of Amami Oshima).
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21.40
Easy Japanese for Work
Binod-san from Nepal works at a car sales company as a mechanic, but he's not sure what to do when he doesn't understand his superior's instructions in Japanese. He learns how to clarify and confirm.
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21.55
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
We take in Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain, and meet some cats on the way - one called Bond carries out top-secret missions at a peach orchard as another patrols its 100-year-old winery home.
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