NHK World Wednesday
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6:30 AM
On the Wings
Journey across Hokkaido's vast northern lands and tak...
Journey across Hokkaido's vast northern lands and take a scenic flight to view Japan's earliest autumn colours!
6:45 AM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions in...
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to bags. Explore the unique culture behind them.
6:55 AM
Core Kyoto
Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite -...
Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.
7:30 AM
Frontrunners
Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the de...
Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions - Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones and build a new aerial infrastructure.
8:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
8:23 AM
Japan from Above: Up Close
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21s...
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
8:30 AM
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for ...
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 10 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.
8:57 AM
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with inform...
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.
9:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
9:15 AM
Direct Talk
Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat...
Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili leads the response to extreme heat that threatens lives and livelihoods worldwide - she outlines ideal countermeasures.
9:30 AM
Science View
Single-celled slime moulds lived on Earth long ...
Single-celled slime moulds lived on Earth long before humans and can process information even without brains or nerves - now their abilities are being applied in new computer designs.
10:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
11:00 AM
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events ...
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
11:40 AM
Direct Talk
Former street kid John DeYoung, who developed easy-to-...
Former street kid John DeYoung, who developed easy-to-handle water purification filters, now delivers 'water for life' to Ukraine and developing countries - he explains his mission.
11:55 AM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
12:00 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events ...
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
12:30 PM
On the Wings
Journey across Hokkaido's vast northern lands and tak...
Journey across Hokkaido's vast northern lands and take a scenic flight to view Japan's earliest autumn colours!
12:45 PM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions in...
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to bags. Explore the unique culture behind them.
12:55 PM
Core Kyoto
Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite -...
Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.
1:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
1:30 PM
Frontrunners
Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the de...
Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions - Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones and build a new aerial infrastructure.
2:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
2:30 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Kue is a large deep-sea fish that's quite elusive, but it...
Kue is a large deep-sea fish that's quite elusive, but its superb flavour keeps people begging for more - savour unique dishes and learn about efforts being taken to protect this luxurious fish.
3:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
4:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
4:15 PM
Direct Talk
Former street kid John DeYoung, who developed easy-to-...
Former street kid John DeYoung, who developed easy-to-handle water purification filters, now delivers 'water for life' to Ukraine and developing countries - he explains his mission.
4:30 PM
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for ...
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 11 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.
4:57 PM
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with inform...
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.
5:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
5:30 PM
On the Wings
Journey across Hokkaido's vast northern lands and tak...
Journey across Hokkaido's vast northern lands and take a scenic flight to view Japan's earliest autumn colours!
5:45 PM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions in...
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to bags. Explore the unique culture behind them.
5:55 PM
Core Kyoto
Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite -...
Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.
6:00 PM
Newsroom Tokyo
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events ...
This program gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia. It explains the day's developments and what is behind them.
6:40 PM
Direct Talk
Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat...
Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili leads the response to extreme heat that threatens lives and livelihoods worldwide - she outlines ideal countermeasures.
6:55 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
7:00 PM
Today's Close-Up
Uneven distribution of doctors, both by speciality and...
Uneven distribution of doctors, both by speciality and location, has led to a crisis in Japan's medical system despite overall doctor numbers actually increasing - we look at some possible solutions.
7:30 PM
Frontrunners
Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the de...
Heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia hinders the delivery of blood for transfusions - Kawanoue Kazufumi hopes to overcome this challenge using drones and build a new aerial infrastructure.
8:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
8:30 PM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Kue is a large deep-sea fish that's quite elusive, but it...
Kue is a large deep-sea fish that's quite elusive, but its superb flavour keeps people begging for more - savour unique dishes and learn about efforts being taken to protect this luxurious fish.
9:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
10:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
10:30 PM
On the Wings
Journey across Hokkaido's vast northern lands and tak...
Journey across Hokkaido's vast northern lands and take a scenic flight to view Japan's earliest autumn colours!
10:45 PM
Magical Japanese
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions in...
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to bags. Explore the unique culture behind them.
10:55 PM
Core Kyoto
Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite -...
Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.
11:00 PM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
11:15 PM
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes fo...
NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.
11:20 PM
Time-Lapse Japan
The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the S...
The Murakami Kaizoku were seafarers and fighters in the Seto Inland Sea - we explore their history and legacy with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: the Kurushima Straits.
11:25 PM
Japan from Above: Up Close
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21s...
This programme takes you on an aerial journey across 21st-century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.
11:30 PM
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for ...
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 11 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.
11:57 PM
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with inform...
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.
12:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
12:30 AM
Core Kyoto
Kyoto skills and culture stretch washi's potential: hug...
Kyoto skills and culture stretch washi's potential: huge sheets combined with lighting, fabric made from washi threads, biodegradable washi clothing, and a traditional craft for making everyday items.
1:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
1:15 AM
Direct Talk
Friedensdorf International takes sick and injure...
Friedensdorf International takes sick and injured children from war zones to Germany for treatment and rehabilitation - director Birgit Stifter explains its activities on a visit to Hiroshima.
1:30 AM
Design X Stories
Today's theme: Book Design. Digital books mean rapid ...
Today's theme: Book Design. Digital books mean rapid change for the printed word - physical cover designs focus on texture and fragrance to enchant potential readers. Explore the world of book design.
2:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
2:30 AM
Japanology Plus
Adam Smith is a potter from England who follows a self-s...
Adam Smith is a potter from England who follows a self-sufficient lifestyle in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture - he creates rich natural colours by using handmade glazes made from local plants.
3:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
3:30 AM
Trails to Oishii Tokyo
Kue is a large deep-sea fish that's quite elusive, but it...
Kue is a large deep-sea fish that's quite elusive, but its superb flavour keeps people begging for more - savour unique dishes and learn about efforts being taken to protect this luxurious fish.
4:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
4:30 AM
Grand Sumo Highlights
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for ...
NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 11 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Fukuoka.
4:57 AM
Sumopedia
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with inform...
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.
5:00 AM
NHK Newsline
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weat...
NHK Newsline delivers the latest news, business, and weather every hour with stories and analysis from Japan, the rest of Asia, and around the world
5:15 AM
Direct Talk
Friedensdorf International takes sick and injure...
Friedensdorf International takes sick and injured children from war zones to Germany for treatment and rehabilitation - director Birgit Stifter explains its activities on a visit to Hiroshima.
5:30 AM
Core Kyoto
Kyoto skills and culture stretch washi's potential: hug...
Kyoto skills and culture stretch washi's potential: huge sheets combined with lighting, fabric made from washi threads, biodegradable washi clothing, and a traditional craft for making everyday items.