NHK World - Japan HD Saturday
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6:00 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

6:10 AM
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

6:35 AM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork b...
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

6:40 AM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural dis...
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

6:55 AM
300-Year-Old Communication
Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi - Koc...
Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi - Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations, and Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity.

7:00 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

7:10 AM
NHK Documentary
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examination...
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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

8:10 AM
Special Programme
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentari...
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia

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

9:10 AM
Samurai Castles Special
The title role in the TV series 'Shogun', which is based ...
The title role in the TV series 'Shogun', which is based on a novel by James Clavell, was modelled on Tokugawa Ieyasu - we reveal his strategy for building Edo, Nagoya, Osaka and Nijo-jo Castles.

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

10:40 AM
Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic chann...
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

10:50 AM
Design Ah Neo
Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images...
Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

11:00 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

11:10 AM
Cycle Around Japan
Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inl...
Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities including sweet onions, handmade noodles, incense sticks and seaweed.
12:00 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

12:10 PM
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

12:35 PM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork b...
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

12:40 PM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural dis...
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

12:55 PM
300-Year-Old Communication
Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi - Koc...
Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi - Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations, and Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity.

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

1:10 PM
NHK Documentary
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examination...
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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

2:10 PM
Special Programme
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentari...
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia

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

3:10 PM
Biz Stream
This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business t...
This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.
3:40 PM
Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic chann...
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

3:50 PM
Design Ah Neo
Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images...
Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

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

4:10 PM
Cycle Around Japan
Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inl...
Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities including sweet onions, handmade noodles, incense sticks and seaweed.
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

5:10 PM
Samurai Castles Special
The title role in the TV series 'Shogun', which is based ...
The title role in the TV series 'Shogun', which is based on a novel by James Clavell, was modelled on Tokugawa Ieyasu - we reveal his strategy for building Edo, Nagoya, Osaka and Nijo-jo Castles.

6:00 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

6:10 PM
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

6:35 PM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork b...
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

6:40 PM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural dis...
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

6:55 PM
300-Year-Old Communication
Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi - Koc...
Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi - Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations, and Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity.

7:00 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

7:10 PM
NHK Documentary
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examination...
A series of documentaries that feature in-depth examinations of political, economic, and social challenges facing Japan and the world.

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

8:10 PM
Special Programme
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentari...
NHK WORLD presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia

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

9:10 PM
Biz Stream
This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business t...
This programme focuses on the latest Japanese business trends, corporate strategies and technologies - we look behind the scenes and discuss their global impact from various perspectives.
9:40 PM
Fit with the Doctor's Cyborg
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic chann...
A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

9:50 PM
Design Ah Neo
Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images...
Design is fun - design feels good! Cutting-edge images and music guide children to enjoy exploring the ideas and tweaks in the designs all around us.

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

10:10 PM
Cycle Around Japan
Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inl...
Islanders on Awajishima and Ieshima in the Seto Inland Sea utilise strong winter winds and waves to enhance local specialities including sweet onions, handmade noodles, incense sticks and seaweed.
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

11:10 PM
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

11:35 PM
Ramen Japan 5min.
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork b...
Tokushima ramen means tonkotsu - topped with pork belly and raw egg of all things, enjoy a one-of-a-kind bowl of ramen!

11:40 PM
Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural dis...
...Your Life. Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

11:55 PM
300-Year-Old Communication
Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi - Koc...
Fashion designer Miyamae Yoshiyuki visits Kochi - Kochi's Sunday market features around 500 stalls with fixed locations, and Miyamae contemplates how communication has contributed to its longevity.

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

12:10 AM
Samurai Castles Special
The title role in the TV series 'Shogun', which is based ...
The title role in the TV series 'Shogun', which is based on a novel by James Clavell, was modelled on Tokugawa Ieyasu - we reveal his strategy for building Edo, Nagoya, Osaka and Nijo-jo Castles.

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

1:10 AM
The Deadly Escape Game of Refugees
As the number of refugees in the world reaches unprecedent...
As the number of refugees in the world reaches unprecedented heights, smugglers have appeared claiming to transport them to safety but they instead become pawns in a game with their lives at stake.

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

2:10 AM
The Perfect 2-Hour Guide
Todaiji Temple is a famed World Heritage Site with a ...
Todaiji Temple is a famed World Heritage Site with a host of national treasures like the Great Buddha - we unveil the best ways to experience everything it has to offer in our ultimate two-hour tour.

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

3:10 AM
J-Melo
Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: seven-piece i...
Join May J. for Japanese music! This time: seven-piece idol group SWEET STEADY - a sister group to FRUITS ZIPPER - and singer-songwriter Ito Kashitaro, whose online videos led to a major label debut.

3:40 AM
Little Charo
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog...
This program is an animation series about a Japanese dog, Charo. He meets and is helped by many mythical creatures of Northern Japan as he searches for eight star talismans. Tohoku series 1-7.

3:50 AM
Japanology Plus Mini
Japanese people have used name stamps known as hanko...
Japanese people have used name stamps known as hanko to sign their name for hundreds of years - in this digest, we discover their history and explore what a hanko-free future might look like.

3:55 AM
A Cat's-Eye View of Japan
On this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photog...
On this unique trip around Japan filmed by wildlife photographer Iwago Mitsuaki, discover the lesser-known charms and customs of regions through the eyes of cats!

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

4:10 AM
Cycle Around Japan
A 150km cycle ride through the Oki Islands off Japan's west...
A 150km cycle ride through the Oki Islands off Japan's west coast - these beautiful islands are famed for their crystal-clear seas, deep mysterious forests, and rich historical traditions.
4:40 AM
Rockie and Her Friends
Puppet action show for children. In a distant post-hum...
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.

4:50 AM
Listen to the Earth
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic cha...
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

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

5:10 AM
Somewhere Street
Colmar, located in the Alsace region of northeastern ...
Colmar, located in the Alsace region of northeastern France, developed significantly during the 13th century. The creative woodwork on the buildings is attributed to the city's wealthy merchants.

5:57 AM
Time-Lapse Journey
Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which w...
Iwate Prefecture is home to many historic sites which were made to represent Buddhist paradise - catch a glimpse of eternity through time-lapse photography.

6:00 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

6:10 AM
Special Programme
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from ...
NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

6:25 AM
Core Kyoto
Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in ...
Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.
6:30 AM
Easy Japanese for Work
Today: dealing with a complaint from a neighbour. Luu ...
Today: dealing with a complaint from a neighbour. Luu Van Chien from Vietnam works as a carpenter - in a role play challenge, he handles a complaint from a neighbour living near a construction site.

6:45 AM
Zero Waste Life
Architectural designer and jewellery maker Kiga...
Architectural designer and jewellery maker Kigami Natsuko uses discarded tile to create earrings and other jewellery. Their simple beauty expresses her belief that any scrap can truly shine.
