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NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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

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Telekava - teisipäev, 11.06.2024Praegu

00:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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00:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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00:30
Learn Japanese From the News
A TV programme helping the viewer learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. The viewer will learn not only Japanese expressions, but also the latest situation of Japan.
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00:40
Easy Japanese
To tell a taxi driver where you want to go, just say the destination and then onegai-shimasu.
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00:45
Culture Crossroads
Local foreign residents have been helping people stricken by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake through ongoing support activities, starting with an emergency curry kitchen and meeting changing needs.
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00:55
Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Explores how the recovery project of Aso Jinja, a Shinto shrine destroyed in the Kumamoto earthquake in 2016, fused traditional craft skills with the latest technology.
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01:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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01:15
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
It's spring, and a group of young men and women have come to the beach for some recreational clam-digging. The sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood. There's also love in the air.
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01:20
Time-Lapse Japan
The Ainu are the indigenous people of northern Japan. Time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke investigates various aspects of their culture and traditions. This time, a look at visual Ainu patterns.
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01:25
Japan From Above: Up Close
A local farmer shares how he leads a double life at a salmon hatchery built around a natural cycle in the Shonai plains of Yamagata Prefecture.
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01:30
Ramen Japan
Ultra-thin noodles and amber broth: the story of a people who overcame disaster and their favourite bowl of ramen.
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01:45
On the Wings
A diverse and innovative journey through topics as varied as arts and crafts, as well as going through the biographies of certain international celebrities.
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02:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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02:15
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
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02:30
Journeys in Japan
Jonathan Senior travels to Iwata Prefecture to explore the setting of `Legends of Tono', a collection of Japanese folk tales compiled over a century ago by folklorist Yanagita Kunio.
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03:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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03:15
Direct Talk
Spotlighting Takada Satoshi who has won top prizes in two different international gelato competitions. He reflects on his journey so far and talks about the gelatos that wowed the judges in Italy.
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03:30
Dining with the Chef
With recipes for egg and shrimp Soboro Donburi, tofu and ground meat donburi.
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04:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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04:15
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
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04:30
Document 72 Hours
A small newspaper company with 30 employees in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, devastated by the 2011 earthquake, has been a valuable source of local news for 65 years. A team of local reporters uncover and write stories of interest to residents.
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05:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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05:15
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
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05:30
Medical Frontiers
Do you get good sleep? This episode reveals facts about sleep quality that may surprise you. We introduce the latest findings on sleep.
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06:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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06:15
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
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06:30
Deeper Look
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are heating up again. Former US National Security Council member and leading expert on the Korean Peninsula and East Asia, Sue Mi Terry, offers her insights.
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06:45
Dig More Japan!
Miso, natto, and pickles are well-known fermented foods in Japan. Come along as we dig a little deeper into the world of fermentation, which is both delicious and healthy.
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06:55
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
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07:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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07:15
Direct Talk
Spotlighting Takada Satoshi who has won top prizes in two different international gelato competitions. He reflects on his journey so far and talks about the gelatos that wowed the judges in Italy.
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07:30
Journeys in Japan
Jonathan Senior travels to Iwata Prefecture to explore the setting of `Legends of Tono', a collection of Japanese folk tales compiled over a century ago by folklorist Yanagita Kunio.
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08:00
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
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08:30
Dining with the Chef
With recipes for egg and shrimp Soboro Donburi, tofu and ground meat donburi.
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09:00
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
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09:30
Document 72 Hours
A small newspaper company with 30 employees in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, devastated by the 2011 earthquake, has been a valuable source of local news for 65 years. A team of local reporters uncover and write stories of interest to residents.
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10:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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10:14
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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10:15
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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10:23
Japan From Above: Up Close
A farmer in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, shares the traditional method of harvesting plants to make the best wasabi.
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10:30
Deeper Look
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are heating up again. Former US National Security Council member and leading expert on the Korean Peninsula and East Asia, Sue Mi Terry, offers her insights.
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10:45
Dig More Japan!
Miso, natto, and pickles are well-known fermented foods in Japan. Come along as we dig a little deeper into the world of fermentation, which is both delicious and healthy.
en
10:55
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
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11:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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11:14
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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11:15
Direct Talk
Takenami Hiroo is one of the premier makers of nebuta, the floats that are the main attraction of the Aomori Nebuta Festival. He hopes to share the unique appeal of nebuta with the world.
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11:30
Medical Frontiers
Do you get good sleep? This episode reveals facts about sleep quality that may surprise you. We introduce the latest findings on sleep.
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12:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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12:17
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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12:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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12:30
Journeys in Japan
Jonathan Senior travels to Iwata Prefecture to explore the setting of `Legends of Tono', a collection of Japanese folk tales compiled over a century ago by folklorist Yanagita Kunio.
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13:00
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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13:27
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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13:40
Direct Talk
Spotlighting Takada Satoshi who has won top prizes in two different international gelato competitions. He reflects on his journey so far and talks about the gelatos that wowed the judges in Italy.
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13:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Travelling to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.
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14:00
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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14:30
Dining with the Chef
With recipes for egg and shrimp Soboro Donburi, tofu and ground meat donburi.
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15:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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15:15
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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15:30
Document 72 Hours
A small newspaper company with 30 employees in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, devastated by the 2011 earthquake, has been a valuable source of local news for 65 years. A team of local reporters uncover and write stories of interest to residents.
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16:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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16:15
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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16:30
Science View
Researchers pursue the mysteries of the sun in order to prevent damage to telecommunications equipment and potential space disasters caused by the magnetic storms following major solar flares.
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17:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
17:15
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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17:30
Journeys in Japan
Jonathan Senior travels to Iwata Prefecture to explore the setting of `Legends of Tono', a collection of Japanese folk tales compiled over a century ago by folklorist Yanagita Kunio.
en
18:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
18:15
Direct Talk
Spotlighting Takada Satoshi who has won top prizes in two different international gelato competitions. He reflects on his journey so far and talks about the gelatos that wowed the judges in Italy.
en
18:30
Deeper Look
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are heating up again. Former US National Security Council member and leading expert on the Korean Peninsula and East Asia, Sue Mi Terry, offers her insights.
en
18:45
Dig More Japan!
Miso, natto, and pickles are well-known fermented foods in Japan. Come along as we dig a little deeper into the world of fermentation, which is both delicious and healthy.
en
18:55
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
en
19:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
19:15
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
19:30
Dining with the Chef
With recipes for egg and shrimp Soboro Donburi, tofu and ground meat donburi.
en
20:00
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
20:27
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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20:40
Direct Talk
Takenami Hiroo is one of the premier makers of nebuta, the floats that are the main attraction of the Aomori Nebuta Festival. He hopes to share the unique appeal of nebuta with the world.
en
20:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Travelling to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.
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21:00
Biz Stream
This episode features a tool designed to offer a simple and safe way to remove timber from steep slopes and a company that is making it easier for average people to get involved in reforestation.
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21:30
Document 72 Hours
A small newspaper company with 30 employees in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, devastated by the 2011 earthquake, has been a valuable source of local news for 65 years. A team of local reporters uncover and write stories of interest to residents.
en
22:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
22:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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22:30
Science View
Researchers pursue the mysteries of the sun in order to prevent damage to telecommunications equipment and potential space disasters caused by the magnetic storms following major solar flares.
en
23:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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23:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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23:30
Journeys in Japan
Jonathan Senior travels to Iwata Prefecture to explore the setting of `Legends of Tono', a collection of Japanese folk tales compiled over a century ago by folklorist Yanagita Kunio.
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Telekava - kolmapäev, 12.06.2024

00:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
00:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
00:30
Dining with the Chef
With recipes for egg and shrimp Soboro Donburi, tofu and ground meat donburi.
en
01:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
01:15
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
Travelling to a well-known tourist resort just outside of Edo, where day-trippers are enjoying river recreation and forest walks, praying at local shrines, and sitting down for riverside picnics.
en
01:20
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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01:25
Japan From Above: Up Close
A farmer in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, shares the traditional method of harvesting plants to make the best wasabi.
en
01:30
Deeper Look
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are heating up again. Former US National Security Council member and leading expert on the Korean Peninsula and East Asia, Sue Mi Terry, offers her insights.
en
01:45
Dig More Japan!
Miso, natto, and pickles are well-known fermented foods in Japan. Come along as we dig a little deeper into the world of fermentation, which is both delicious and healthy.
en
01:55
The Seasons of Yamato
A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.
en
02:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
02:15
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
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02:30
Dive in Tokyo
Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Making a journey to discover the real Tokyo, diving into its historic old towns and encountering many fun surprises along the way.
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03:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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03:15
Direct Talk
The first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize talks about crossing boundaries, a major message of her novel, and how her first language Hindi serves as a source of her imagination.
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03:30
Ninja Truth
The ninja employed over 400 special weapons and tools to accomplish their missions. An examination of the shuriken, one of the most popular ninja weapons, using modern techniques.
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03:45
Magical Japanese
A look at words related to cats. Explore the unique culture behind them.
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03:55
Core Kyoto Mini
A look at Karesansui, a dry-gardening style developed in 14th-century Japan requiring the arranging of stone and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks to practice their ascetic training.
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04:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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04:15
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
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04:30
Frontrunners
Meeting Ueda Kanayo, an Osaka-based poet, activist, and NPO founder helping disadvantaged former manual labourers to build community and discover themselves through the creative arts.
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05:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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05:15
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
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05:30
Science View
Researchers pursue the mysteries of the sun in order to prevent damage to telecommunications equipment and potential space disasters caused by the magnetic storms following major solar flares.
en
06:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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06:15
Newsline in Depth
Introducing a colourful variety of feature stories, including reports on daily life from locations throughout Japan, as well as other parts of Asia and around the world.
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06:30
Kabuki Kool
Kabuki is full of music played both on and off stage. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku.
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07:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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07:15
Direct Talk
The first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize talks about crossing boundaries, a major message of her novel, and how her first language Hindi serves as a source of her imagination.
en
07:30
Dive in Tokyo
Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Making a journey to discover the real Tokyo, diving into its historic old towns and encountering many fun surprises along the way.
en
08:00
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
en
08:30
Ninja Truth
The ninja employed over 400 special weapons and tools to accomplish their missions. An examination of the shuriken, one of the most popular ninja weapons, using modern techniques.
en
08:45
Magical Japanese
A look at words related to cats. Explore the unique culture behind them.
en
08:55
Core Kyoto Mini
A look at Karesansui, a dry-gardening style developed in 14th-century Japan requiring the arranging of stone and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks to practice their ascetic training.
en
09:00
Newsline Asia 24
Daily news program that picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.
en
09:30
Frontrunners
Meeting Ueda Kanayo, an Osaka-based poet, activist, and NPO founder helping disadvantaged former manual labourers to build community and discover themselves through the creative arts.
en
10:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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10:14
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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10:15
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
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10:23
Japan From Above: Up Close
A woman in Hiroshima Prefecture shares how she preserves the memories of atomic bomb survivors in her hometown.
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10:30
Kabuki Kool
Kabuki is full of music played both on and off stage. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku.
en
11:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
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11:14
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
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11:15
Direct Talk
We feature a Japanese composer and pianist, Nakamura Tempei performing around the world. He has given numerous concerts in Ukraine over the past 13 years and plays prayers for peace of the country.
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11:30
Science View
Researchers pursue the mysteries of the sun in order to prevent damage to telecommunications equipment and potential space disasters caused by the magnetic storms following major solar flares.
en
12:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
12:17
NL Bridge
Presents the latest entertainment news and trends along with special interviews with TV personalities.
en
12:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
12:30
Dive in Tokyo
Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Making a journey to discover the real Tokyo, diving into its historic old towns and encountering many fun surprises along the way.
en
13:00
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
13:27
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
13:40
Direct Talk
The first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize talks about crossing boundaries, a major message of her novel, and how her first language Hindi serves as a source of her imagination.
en
13:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.
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14:00
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
14:30
Ninja Truth
The ninja employed over 400 special weapons and tools to accomplish their missions. An examination of the shuriken, one of the most popular ninja weapons, using modern techniques.
en
14:45
Magical Japanese
A look at words related to cats. Explore the unique culture behind them.
en
14:55
Core Kyoto Mini
A look at Karesansui, a dry-gardening style developed in 14th-century Japan requiring the arranging of stone and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks to practice their ascetic training.
en
15:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
15:15
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
15:30
Frontrunners
Meeting Ueda Kanayo, an Osaka-based poet, activist, and NPO founder helping disadvantaged former manual labourers to build community and discover themselves through the creative arts.
en
16:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
16:15
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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16:30
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.
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17:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
17:15
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
17:30
Dive in Tokyo
Tokyo: where both tradition and the latest trends coexist. Making a journey to discover the real Tokyo, diving into its historic old towns and encountering many fun surprises along the way.
en
18:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
18:15
Direct Talk
The first Indian author to win the International Booker Prize talks about crossing boundaries, a major message of her novel, and how her first language Hindi serves as a source of her imagination.
en
18:30
Kabuki Kool
Kabuki is full of music played both on and off stage. Actor Kataoka Ainosuke and musician Kawase Roshu guide us through the beautiful complexities of sankyoku.
en
19:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
19:15
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
19:30
Ninja Truth
The ninja employed over 400 special weapons and tools to accomplish their missions. An examination of the shuriken, one of the most popular ninja weapons, using modern techniques.
en
19:45
Magical Japanese
A look at words related to cats. Explore the unique culture behind them.
en
19:55
Core Kyoto Mini
A look at Karesansui, a dry-gardening style developed in 14th-century Japan requiring the arranging of stone and gravel that developed as a place for Buddhist monks to practice their ascetic training.
en
20:00
Newsroom Tokyo
Comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
en
20:27
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
20:40
Direct Talk
We feature a Japanese composer and pianist, Nakamura Tempei performing around the world. He has given numerous concerts in Ukraine over the past 13 years and plays prayers for peace of the country.
en
20:55
Ukiyoe Edo-Life
It's summer, and a group of women have gathered at the local well to do laundry in the shade. We learn about the different techniques and tools they used to wash and dry different types of kimonos.
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21:00
Today's Close-Up
Explores what tips Japanese people use to protect themselves from mosquitoes and some technology used to repel them.
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21:30
Frontrunners
Meeting Ueda Kanayo, an Osaka-based poet, activist, and NPO founder helping disadvantaged former manual labourers to build community and discover themselves through the creative arts.
en
22:00
NHK Newsline
Hourly news updates featuring current affairs, business news, financial updates and global weather forecasts.
en
22:18
Newsline Biz
Reporting the latest business, finance and economic news, with added analysis from expert guests at the studio.
en
22:30
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Spring oysters, packed with umami before spawning, have been attracting attention in recent years. We visit Hiroshima, Japan's largest oyster-producing region, to learn more.
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