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00:00 - NHK Newsline
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00:10 - Laugh Then Think: Japan's Offbeat Science
An investigation of a female insect with a penis-like sex organ earned entomologist Yoshizawa Kazunori an Ig Nobel Prize in 2017. We learn about his lifelong quest to identify unknown species.
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00:25 - Core Kyoto Mini
The Culture of Gold Leaf, gossamer layers beget profound beauty. Dive deep into the ancient capital, still innovative 1,200 years after its foundation.
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00:30 - Easy Japanese For Work
Today: identifying your chance to speak at a meeting. Timothy James Mahrt, from the United States, works at an IT firm in Tokyo. He has difficulty finding the right time to speak up.
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00:45 - Zero Waste Life
Clockmaker Takumi Ada spends his days repairing clocks damaged in a massive earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in 2024. He also helps the clocks' owners recover some of the time they've lost.
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01:00 - NHK Newsline
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01:10 - Somewhere Street
Dumaguete, "the City of Gentle People", is on Negros Island in the tropical Philippines. It's a town of calm, kind-hearted people with several universities that add youthful, intellectual energy.
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02:00 - NHK Newsline
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02:10 - Chatroom Japan
A Chinese woman living in Japan holds gatherings for Chinese children with the goal of boosting their confidence in their international background.
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02:15 - IMPACTS: Climates Change the World
Food waste is a major driver of global warming. One institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia. We examine the data behind this issue.
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02:25 - Design Museum Japan
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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02:30 - The Factory Wonders
Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lampworkers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds.
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02:55 - Time-lapse Japan
The delicious bonito Tosa is known for spoils easily, and the flavor varies greatly. Fishmongers at a local port know exactly how to spot the best ones. Watch them in action, in time-lapse.
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03:00 - NHK Newsline
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03:10 - The Seasons Of Yamato
NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a variety of short programs focusing on Japan and Asia.
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03:15 - Bosai: An Educational Journey
What is causing the frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan? Linear rainbands. Find out why this phenomenon is hard to predict and the latest research on forecasting linear rainbands.
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03:30 - Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.
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03:40 - Easy Japanese
#24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and "wa taberaremasen.".
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03:45 - Culture Crossroads
Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way, energizing people who provide services. We introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture.
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03:55 - Hello! NHK World Japan
We introduce the English-language versions of two "edutainment" programs for kids: The Wakey Show, with DJ Wakey and a cast of puppets, and I Love 'Mee', an animation exploring everyday questions.
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04:00 - NHK Newsline
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04:30 - Seasoning the Seasons
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05:00 - NHK Newsline
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05:30 - Biz Stream
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06:00 - NHK Newsline
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06:30 - Hometown Stories
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06:52 - Satoyama Kitchen Diary
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06:55 - On the Wings
Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.
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07:00 - NHK Newsline
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07:30 - The Factory Wonders
Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lampworkers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds.
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07:55 - Time-lapse Japan
The delicious bonito Tosa is known for spoils easily, and the flavor varies greatly. Fishmongers at a local port know exactly how to spot the best ones. Watch them in action, in time-lapse.
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08:00 - Newsline Asia 24
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08:30 - Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.
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08:40 - Easy Japanese
#24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and "wa taberaremasen.".
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08:45 - Culture Crossroads
Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way, energizing people who provide services. We introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture.
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08:55 - Hello! NHK World Japan
We introduce the English-language versions of two "edutainment" programs for kids: The Wakey Show, with DJ Wakey and a cast of puppets, and I Love 'Mee', an animation exploring everyday questions.
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09:00 - Newsline Asia 24
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09:30 - Seasoning the Seasons
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10:00 - NHK Newsline
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10:30 - Hometown Stories
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10:52 - Satoyama Kitchen Diary
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10:55 - On the Wings
Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.
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11:00 - NHK Newsline
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11:30 - Journeys in Japan
Food writer David Conklin gets up close to the Buddhas and gods of the mystical Kunisaki Peninsula, visits with locals, and experiences a scintillating fire festival.
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12:00 - NHK News 7
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12:30 - The Factory Wonders
Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lampworkers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds.
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12:55 - Time-lapse Japan
The delicious bonito Tosa is known for spoils easily, and the flavor varies greatly. Fishmongers at a local port know exactly how to spot the best ones. Watch them in action, in time-lapse.
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13:00 - Newsroom Tokyo
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13:28 - Direct Talk
In 2025, Otani Akira's book "The Night of Baba Yaga" won the UKs prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation-a first for a Japanese author. She shares the inspiration behind her work.
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13:43 - Culture Crossroads
Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way, energizing people who provide services. We introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture.
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13:55 - Hello! NHK World Japan
We introduce the English-language versions of two "edutainment" programs for kids: The Wakey Show, with DJ Wakey and a cast of puppets, and I Love 'Mee', an animation exploring everyday questions.
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14:00 - Newsroom Tokyo
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14:30 - Dive in Tokyo
The popular Ebisu district developed alongside a brewery and even derives its name from beer. We trace the area's evolution, soak up its old-fashioned charm, and see what makes the community tick.
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15:00 - NHK Newsline
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15:30 - Seasoning the Seasons
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16:00 - NHK Newsline
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16:30 - Medical Frontiers
Biologic drugs, made mainly from antibodies, have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. We explore their mechanisms and potential.
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17:00 - NHK Newsline
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17:30 - The Factory Wonders
Our team visits a heat-resistant glass factory in Koga, Ibaraki Pref., to witness the skills of the glassblowers and lampworkers, and learn about the secrets that heat-resistant glass holds.
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17:55 - Time-lapse Japan
The delicious bonito Tosa is known for spoils easily, and the flavor varies greatly. Fishmongers at a local port know exactly how to spot the best ones. Watch them in action, in time-lapse.
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18:00 - NHK Newsline
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18:30 - Hometown Stories
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18:52 - Satoyama Kitchen Diary
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18:55 - On the Wings
Join us on a night flight to admire Japan's stunning views on a journey from Tokyo to Fukuoka. Behold the sublime beauty of Mt. Fuji at sunset and the sparkling night views of major cities.
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19:00 - NHK Newsline
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19:30 - Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.
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19:40 - Easy Japanese
#24 I can't eat raw eggs. / If there's something you can't or don't want to eat, say the name of the item and "wa taberaremasen.".
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19:45 - Culture Crossroads
Efforts to save children have evolved in a unique way, energizing people who provide services. We introduce a splendid international example of such an initiative in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture.
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19:55 - Hello! NHK World Japan
We introduce the English-language versions of two "edutainment" programs for kids: The Wakey Show, with DJ Wakey and a cast of puppets, and I Love 'Mee', an animation exploring everyday questions.
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20:00 - Newsroom Tokyo
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20:28 - Direct Talk
In 2025, Otani Akira's book "The Night of Baba Yaga" won the UKs prestigious Dagger prize for crime fiction in translation-a first for a Japanese author. She shares the inspiration behind her work.
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20:43 - Trails to Oishii Tokyo
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20:55 - Ukiyoe Edo-life
We venture to the outskirts of Edo just after sunset, where a group of women and children have come to a stream to enjoy a popular summer activity. What could they be looking for among the weeds?
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21:00 - Today's Close-up
DNA testing is a crucial tool in criminal investigations, even helping to overturn wrongful convictions. But a major scandal at a police department in Japan has cast doubt on its credibility.
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21:30 - Seasoning the Seasons
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22:00 - NHK Newsline
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22:30 - Medical Frontiers
Biologic drugs, made mainly from antibodies, have transformed the approach to treating chronic inflammatory diseases such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. We explore their mechanisms and potential.
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23:00 - NHK Newsline
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23:30 - Bosai: An Educational Journey
What is causing the frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan? Linear rainbands. Find out why this phenomenon is hard to predict and the latest research on forecasting linear rainbands.
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23:45 - IMPACTS: Climates Change the World
Food waste is a major driver of global warming. One institute warns that greenhouse gas emissions from food waste exceed those of nations like India and Russia. We examine the data behind this issue.
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23:55 - Time-lapse Japan
Shimauta is the soul music of Amami Oshima. Islanders have long used it to convey feelings in good times and bad. The history of the music and of the island itself is conveyed in time-lapse footage.