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This episode invites people who love hills to explore Genoa, Italy.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T05:10:00+00:00", "title": "Somewhere Street A Short Stroll"}, {"desc": "In Yamagata, a city that eats more ramen than any other in Japan, uncover the mysteries behind the unusual local ramen!", "start_date": "2026-07-20T05:25:00+00:00", "title": "RAMEN JAPAN 5min."}, {"desc": "A selection of acclaimed programs from NHKs domestic channels dubbed into English.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T05:30:00+00:00", "title": "The Factory Wonders"}, {"desc": "NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T06:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "In Uda, discover Japans oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T06:10:00+00:00", "title": "Herbal Symphony #2 Summer"}, {"desc": "1 in 45 Japanese are suspected of a gambling addiction. We follow a man who made a clean break from gambling, overcoming the crisis of a broken family, and is in the recovery process from addiction.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T06:20:00+00:00", "title": "1/45: Gambling Addiction"}, {"desc": "This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. 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Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T07:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mold. A secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T07:10:00+00:00", "title": "Sweet Family Secret"}, {"desc": "Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T07:20:00+00:00", "title": "National Parks of Japan:Akan-Mashu"}, {"desc": "The temple chefs make goshiki-zuke, finely chopping 5 types of pickles and mixing with sake lees.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T07:25:00+00:00", "title": "Nuns Cookbook"}, {"desc": "This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nations long history.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T07:30:00+00:00", "title": "Seasoning the Seasons"}, {"desc": "NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T08:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "The world comes alive in a different way after sunset, with bright city lights or the glow of a 24-hour industrial complex. See how the scenery changes through the night with time-lapse photography.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T08:10:00+00:00", "title": "Time-lapse Journey"}, {"desc": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from (  ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).", "start_date": "2026-07-20T08:30:00+00:00", "title": "GRAND SUMO Highlights"}, {"desc": "NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T09:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Kumamoto is recovering from the 2016 earthquake. A piano is placed in a shopping arcade for a limited period, and people stop to play from their heart.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T09:10:00+00:00", "title": "My Street Piano"}, {"desc": "Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!", "start_date": "2026-07-20T09:30:00+00:00", "title": "Journeys in Japan"}, {"desc": "NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T10:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "A series showcasing the stunning landscapes featured in Cycle Around Japan. This time: the beautiful islands of Yamaguchi, and the historical scenery of the Izumo Highway.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T10:15:00+00:00", "title": "CYCLE AROUND JAPAN 15min."}, {"desc": "A selection of acclaimed programs from NHKs domestic channels dubbed into English.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T10:30:00+00:00", "title": "The Factory Wonders"}, {"desc": "NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. 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But theres something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T18:55:00+00:00", "title": "Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: On a Snowy Night"}, {"desc": "Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T19:00:00+00:00", "title": "Todays Close-Up"}, {"desc": "This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nations long history.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T19:30:00+00:00", "title": "Seasoning the Seasons"}, {"desc": "NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. 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