{"end_date": "2026-08-12", "name": "NHK World", "info_url": "https://epg.pw/channels/446978/20260801.html", "country": "Australia", "description": null, "error_message": "", "provider": "", "source_url": "https://epg.pw/api/epg.json?channel_id=446978&date=20260801&timezone=None", "epg_list": [{"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T00:02:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair. 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The nuns enjoy sushi, salad, and dumplings made specially for the occasion.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T07:20:00+00:00", "title": "Nun's Seasonal Calendar"}, {"desc": "This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T07:30:00+00:00", "title": "Seasoning the Seasons"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T08:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities. A piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station, and people stop to play from their heart.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T08:10:00+00:00", "title": "My Street Piano"}, {"desc": "After 40 years, a local yumori, or hot spring caretaker, is retiring. A crew of young workers has been chosen to replace him. But with no manual to guide them, will these novices be up to the task?", "start_date": "2026-08-10T08:30:00+00:00", "title": "Hometown Stories"}, {"desc": "At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T08:57:00+00:00", "title": "Satoyama Kitchen Summer"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T09:02:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture. Adults play the role of the shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T09:10:00+00:00", "title": "MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan"}, {"desc": "As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This episode tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T09:20:00+00:00", "title": "Herbal Symphony"}, {"desc": "Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks! Michael Keida explores the traditional fishing methods still used along the Seto Inland Sea.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T09:30:00+00:00", "title": "Journeys in Japan"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. 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She tells us why she pursues comedy, and talks about finding humor within the hardships of life in a minority group.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T11:28:00+00:00", "title": "Direct Talk #246"}, {"desc": "A small bookstore in Tokyo specializes in Vietnamese books. From the reactions of customers living in a foreign land, we can feel how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T11:43:00+00:00", "title": "Culture Crossroads"}, {"desc": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of \"JICA Global Plaza.\"  We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T11:55:00+00:00", "title": "HELLO!NHK WORLD JAPAN"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T12:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Shirakami-Sanchi, or the Shirakami Mountain Range, is home to one of the world's largest beech forests. Its pristine environment hosts a variety of wildlife, as well as a group of hunter-gatherers.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T12:15:00+00:00", "title": "The World Heritage Sites in Japan"}, {"desc": "The 8 km-long Meguro River has long supported the lives of people in the southwest of central Tokyo. Come along as we discover how its tumultuous history mirrors the evolution of the city itself.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T12:30:00+00:00", "title": "Dive in Tokyo"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T13:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture. Adults play the role of the shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T13:10:00+00:00", "title": "MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan"}, {"desc": "As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This episode tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T13:20:00+00:00", "title": "Herbal Symphony"}, {"desc": "This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T13:30:00+00:00", "title": "Seasoning the Seasons"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T14:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Tokyo's oldest izakaya, with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T14:10:00+00:00", "title": "Century Signboards"}, {"desc": "In this episode, we learn about the fall chrysanthemum festival and the autumnal equinox, or shubun. The nuns enjoy sushi, salad, and dumplings made specially for the occasion.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T14:20:00+00:00", "title": "Nun's Seasonal Calendar"}, {"desc": "Japanese researchers have uncovered part of the mechanism by which zinc deficiency triggers inflammation linked to a wide range of diseases. We look at why this mineral is so vital to our health.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T14:30:00+00:00", "title": "Medical Frontiers"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T15:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T15:10:00+00:00", "title": "CINEMATIC JOURNEY"}, {"desc": "Niigata is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T15:25:00+00:00", "title": "RAMEN JAPAN 5min."}, {"desc": "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.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T15:30:00+00:00", "title": "The Factory Wonders"}, {"desc": "Since ancient times, safflowers grown in Yonezawa have been used to dye fabric a deep red color associated with the sun. 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But with no manual to guide them, will these novices be up to the task?", "start_date": "2026-08-10T16:30:00+00:00", "title": "Hometown Stories"}, {"desc": "At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T16:57:00+00:00", "title": "Satoyama Kitchen Summer"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T17:02:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Inami Shishimai is a type of lion dance performed in Toyama Prefecture. Adults play the role of the shishi while a child is the shishi-tori, whose job is to pacify the shishi with sacred objects.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T17:10:00+00:00", "title": "MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan"}, {"desc": "As spring arrives, Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda, Nara Prefecture, bursts into life. This episode tells the story of the people who follow in the footsteps of their ancestors to preserve these herbs.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T17:20:00+00:00", "title": "Herbal Symphony"}, {"desc": "The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to wheel. Explore the unique culture behind them.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T17:30:00+00:00", "title": "Magical Japanese"}, {"desc": "#33 How long does it take to get in? / To ask how long something takes, say \"donokurai\" (how long and how much), then a verb like \"machimasu\" (to wait), and finally add \"ka.\"", "start_date": "2026-08-10T17:40:00+00:00", "title": "Easy Japanese"}, {"desc": "A small bookstore in Tokyo specializes in Vietnamese books. From the reactions of customers living in a foreign land, we can feel how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T17:45:00+00:00", "title": "Culture Crossroads"}, {"desc": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of \"JICA Global Plaza.\"  We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T17:55:00+00:00", "title": "HELLO!NHK WORLD JAPAN"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T18:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T18:10:00+00:00", "title": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special program"}, {"desc": "This program 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.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T18:23:00+00:00", "title": "JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE"}, {"desc": "Atsuko Okatsuka is a US-based stand-up comedian with fans all over the world. She tells us why she pursues comedy, and talks about finding humor within the hardships of life in a minority group.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T18:28:00+00:00", "title": "Direct Talk #246"}, {"desc": "This program 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.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T18:43:00+00:00", "title": "JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE"}, {"desc": "In Japan, one in 25 men now wear makeup daily. This episode follows a web designer in his 30s whose makeup journey began from wanting to hide skin damage, but led to deeper personal changes.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T18:48:00+00:00", "title": "One in Every Japanese"}, {"desc": "We break down a print that warps space to allow the viewer to be in two places at once: Shinobazu Pond, known for its lotus flowers, and the Sumida River, one of Edo's busiest waterways.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T18:55:00+00:00", "title": "Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE"}, {"desc": "Traditional Japanese crafts combine natural materials and age-old techniques. Mass-produced goods have led to less demand, but now a new generation is crafting ethically for modern consumers.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T19:00:00+00:00", "title": "Ethical Every Day"}, {"desc": "This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T19:30:00+00:00", "title": "Seasoning the Seasons"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T20:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Tokyo's oldest izakaya, with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T20:10:00+00:00", "title": "Century Signboards"}, {"desc": "In this episode, we learn about the fall chrysanthemum festival and the autumnal equinox, or shubun. The nuns enjoy sushi, salad, and dumplings made specially for the occasion.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T20:20:00+00:00", "title": "Nun's Seasonal Calendar"}, {"desc": "Japanese researchers have uncovered part of the mechanism by which zinc deficiency triggers inflammation linked to a wide range of diseases. We look at why this mineral is so vital to our health.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T20:30:00+00:00", "title": "Medical Frontiers"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T21:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T21:10:00+00:00", "title": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special program"}, {"desc": "1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T21:23:00+00:00", "title": "One in Every Japanese"}, {"desc": "After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading. In this episode, we'll look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires, and what you can do to stay safe.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T21:30:00+00:00", "title": "BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life"}, {"desc": "The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years, accelerated by climate change. Has the \"Sixth Mass Extinction\" begun?", "start_date": "2026-08-10T21:45:00+00:00", "title": "IMPACTS: Climates Change the World"}, {"desc": "A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain where it sits. See the hot spring's guardian at work, in gorgeous time-lapse footage.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T21:55:00+00:00", "title": "Time-lapse Japan"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T22:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities. A piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station, and people stop to play from their heart.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T22:10:00+00:00", "title": "My Street Piano"}, {"desc": "The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to wheel. Explore the unique culture behind them.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T22:30:00+00:00", "title": "Magical Japanese"}, {"desc": "#33 How long does it take to get in? / To ask how long something takes, say \"donokurai\" (how long and how much), then a verb like \"machimasu\" (to wait), and finally add \"ka.\"", "start_date": "2026-08-10T22:40:00+00:00", "title": "Easy Japanese"}, {"desc": "A small bookstore in Tokyo specializes in Vietnamese books. From the reactions of customers living in a foreign land, we can feel how books in their native language serve as spiritual nourishment.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T22:45:00+00:00", "title": "Culture Crossroads"}, {"desc": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN ran a booth at an event held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of \"JICA Global Plaza.\"  We see how JICA and NHK work together to promote kids' interest in international cooperation.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T22:55:00+00:00", "title": "HELLO!NHK WORLD JAPAN"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T23:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T23:10:00+00:00", "title": "CINEMATIC JOURNEY"}, {"desc": "Niigata is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots. Let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T23:25:00+00:00", "title": "RAMEN JAPAN 5min."}, {"desc": "After 40 years, a local yumori, or hot spring caretaker, is retiring. A crew of young workers has been chosen to replace him. But with no manual to guide them, will these novices be up to the task?", "start_date": "2026-08-10T23:30:00+00:00", "title": "Hometown Stories"}, {"desc": "At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.", "start_date": "2026-08-10T23:57:00+00:00", "title": "Satoyama Kitchen Summer"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T00:02:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T00:10:00+00:00", "title": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special program"}, {"desc": "This program 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.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T00:23:00+00:00", "title": "JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE"}, {"desc": "In Kyushu, BT finds masters of horseback archery and swordsmanship keeping alive the samurai spirit.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T00:30:00+00:00", "title": "Journeys in Japan"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T01:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Shibuya is one of Tokyo's largest cities. A piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station, and people stop to play from their heart.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T01:10:00+00:00", "title": "My Street Piano"}, {"desc": "Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi to learn about a unique, time-honored sushi style featuring yam and eggs instead of rice. They introduce the traditional method, and a simplified version.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T01:30:00+00:00", "title": "Dining with the Chef"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T02:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T02:10:00+00:00", "title": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special program"}, {"desc": "1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T02:23:00+00:00", "title": "One in Every Japanese"}, {"desc": "\"Mizoca,\" a 48-seat propeller plane featuring a dolphin design, is a key mode of transport based in Kyushu's Amakusa region. For three days we took to the skies to ask passengers about their journeys.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T02:30:00+00:00", "title": "Document 72 hours"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T03:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "On New Year's Eve, performers dress as monsters called namahage. It's a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds. And in the village of Tayazawa, it was recently revived.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T03:10:00+00:00", "title": "MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan"}, {"desc": "In Uda, discover Japan's 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": "2026-08-11T03:20:00+00:00", "title": "Herbal Symphony"}, {"desc": "Japanese researchers have uncovered part of the mechanism by which zinc deficiency triggers inflammation linked to a wide range of diseases. We look at why this mineral is so vital to our health.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T03:30:00+00:00", "title": "Medical Frontiers"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T04:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T04:10:00+00:00", "title": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special program"}, {"desc": "This program 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.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T04:23:00+00:00", "title": "JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE"}, {"desc": "Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on \"senpai\" in Japan.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T04:30:00+00:00", "title": "Activate Your Japanese!"}, {"desc": "Eighty-one years after World War II ended, people across Japan are still sowing seeds of peace. Dig a little deeper, meeting people committed to peace.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T04:45:00+00:00", "title": "Dig More Japan"}, {"desc": "Featured recipe: Ginger Chicken Wings/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!", "start_date": "2026-08-11T04:55:00+00:00", "title": "Dining with the Chef mini"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T05:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T05:10:00+00:00", "title": "CINEMATIC JOURNEY"}, {"desc": "Niigata's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!", "start_date": "2026-08-11T05:25:00+00:00", "title": "RAMEN JAPAN 5min."}, {"desc": "In Kyushu, BT finds masters of horseback archery and swordsmanship keeping alive the samurai spirit.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T05:30:00+00:00", "title": "Journeys in Japan"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T06:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T06:10:00+00:00", "title": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special program"}, {"desc": "1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T06:23:00+00:00", "title": "One in Every Japanese"}, {"desc": "Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi to learn about a unique, time-honored sushi style featuring yam and eggs instead of rice. They introduce the traditional method, and a simplified version.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T06:30:00+00:00", "title": "Dining with the Chef"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T07:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T07:10:00+00:00", "title": "Century Signboards"}, {"desc": "In this episode, we learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko. The nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T07:20:00+00:00", "title": "Nun's Seasonal Calendar"}, {"desc": "\"Mizoca,\" a 48-seat propeller plane featuring a dolphin design, is a key mode of transport based in Kyushu's Amakusa region. For three days we took to the skies to ask passengers about their journeys.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T07:30:00+00:00", "title": "Document 72 hours"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T08:00:00+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": "2026-08-11T08:10:00+00:00", "title": "My Street Piano"}, {"desc": "Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on \"senpai\" in Japan.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T08:30:00+00:00", "title": "Activate Your Japanese!"}, {"desc": "After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading. In this episode, we'll look at the latest research on how to escape from these fires, and what you can do to stay safe.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T08:45:00+00:00", "title": "BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T09:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "On New Year's Eve, performers dress as monsters called namahage. It's a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds. And in the village of Tayazawa, it was recently revived.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T09:10:00+00:00", "title": "MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan"}, {"desc": "In Uda, discover Japan's 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": "2026-08-11T09:20:00+00:00", "title": "Herbal Symphony"}, {"desc": "Japanese researchers have uncovered part of the mechanism by which zinc deficiency triggers inflammation linked to a wide range of diseases. We look at why this mineral is so vital to our health.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T09:30:00+00:00", "title": "Medical Frontiers"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T10:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T10:15:00+00:00", "title": "CINEMATIC JOURNEY"}, {"desc": "This episode features small and medium-sized businesses that were able to increase sales by offering consumers the option to create highly customized products.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T10:30:00+00:00", "title": "BIZ STREAM"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T11:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T11:15:00+00:00", "title": "NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special program"}, {"desc": "Amblyopia is a condition where vision in one eye doesn't properly develop. Ishigaki Yo has created a device that improves vision through gaming. He talks about designing products that benefit society.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T11:28:00+00:00", "title": "Direct Talk #247"}, {"desc": "The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode looks at words related to wheel. Explore the unique culture behind them.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T11:43:00+00:00", "title": "Magical Japanese"}, {"desc": "#33 How long does it take to get in? / To ask how long something takes, say \"donokurai\" (how long and how much), then a verb like \"machimasu\" (to wait), and finally add \"ka.\"", "start_date": "2026-08-11T11:55:00+00:00", "title": "Easy Japanese"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T12:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions, famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes. Every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T12:15:00+00:00", "title": "The World Heritage Sites in Japan"}, {"desc": "Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi to learn about a unique, time-honored sushi style featuring yam and eggs instead of rice. They introduce the traditional method, and a simplified version.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T12:30:00+00:00", "title": "Dining with the Chef"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T13:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "On New Year's Eve, performers dress as monsters called namahage. It's a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds. And in the village of Tayazawa, it was recently revived.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T13:10:00+00:00", "title": "MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan"}, {"desc": "In Uda, discover Japan's 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": "2026-08-11T13:20:00+00:00", "title": "Herbal Symphony"}, {"desc": "\"Mizoca,\" a 48-seat propeller plane featuring a dolphin design, is a key mode of transport based in Kyushu's Amakusa region. For three days we took to the skies to ask passengers about their journeys.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T13:30:00+00:00", "title": "Document 72 hours"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T14:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T14:10:00+00:00", "title": "Century Signboards"}, {"desc": "In this episode, we learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko. The nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T14:20:00+00:00", "title": "Nun's Seasonal Calendar"}, {"desc": "A survey expedition field tests new equipment to automate the mapping of marine plastics. Plus, using robots, AI, and VR to study how humans learn to think.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T14:30:00+00:00", "title": "Science View"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T15:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T15:10:00+00:00", "title": "CINEMATIC JOURNEY"}, {"desc": "Niigata's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!", "start_date": "2026-08-11T15:25:00+00:00", "title": "RAMEN JAPAN 5min."}, {"desc": "In Kyushu, BT finds masters of horseback archery and swordsmanship keeping alive the samurai spirit.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T15:30:00+00:00", "title": "Journeys in Japan"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T16:00:00+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": "2026-08-11T16:10:00+00:00", "title": "My Street Piano"}, {"desc": "Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on \"senpai\" in Japan.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T16:30:00+00:00", "title": "Activate Your Japanese!"}, {"desc": "Eighty-one years after World War II ended, people across Japan are still sowing seeds of peace. Dig a little deeper, meeting people committed to peace.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T16:45:00+00:00", "title": "Dig More Japan"}, {"desc": "Featured recipe: Ginger Chicken Wings/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!", "start_date": "2026-08-11T16:55:00+00:00", "title": "Dining with the Chef mini"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T17:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "On New Year's Eve, performers dress as monsters called namahage. It's a good-natured tradition that strengthens family and community bonds. And in the village of Tayazawa, it was recently revived.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T17:10:00+00:00", "title": "MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan"}, {"desc": "In Uda, discover Japan's 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": "2026-08-11T17:20:00+00:00", "title": "Herbal Symphony"}, {"desc": "Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi to learn about a unique, time-honored sushi style featuring yam and eggs instead of rice. They introduce the traditional method, and a simplified version.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T17:30:00+00:00", "title": "Dining with the Chef"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T18:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Sweltering Summers Inspire New Products: This episode features new products that were developed in response to Japan's intense summer heat.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T18:10:00+00:00", "title": "BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION"}, {"desc": "This program 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.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T18:23:00+00:00", "title": "JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE"}, {"desc": "Amblyopia is a condition where vision in one eye doesn't properly develop. Ishigaki Yo has created a device that improves vision through gaming. He talks about designing products that benefit society.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T18:28:00+00:00", "title": "Direct Talk #247"}, {"desc": "This program 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.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T18:43:00+00:00", "title": "JAPAN FROM ABOVE: UP CLOSE"}, {"desc": "Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder is common among youth, causes extremely late sleep and wake times disrupting work or school life. We meet young sufferers who seek more flexible lifestyles.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T18:48:00+00:00", "title": "One in Every Japanese"}, {"desc": "Japan is a seismically active land; the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T18:55:00+00:00", "title": "Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE"}, {"desc": "What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki, age 85, prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T19:00:00+00:00", "title": "A Final Lesson"}, {"desc": "1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T19:25:00+00:00", "title": "One in Every Japanese"}, {"desc": "\"Mizoca,\" a 48-seat propeller plane featuring a dolphin design, is a key mode of transport based in Kyushu's Amakusa region. For three days we took to the skies to ask passengers about their journeys.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T19:30:00+00:00", "title": "Document 72 hours"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T20:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavor, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T20:10:00+00:00", "title": "Century Signboards"}, {"desc": "In this episode, we learn about the autumn dates of kanro and soko. The nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialties gammodoki and gohei-mochi rice cakes.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T20:20:00+00:00", "title": "Nun's Seasonal Calendar"}, {"desc": "A survey expedition field tests new equipment to automate the mapping of marine plastics. Plus, using robots, AI, and VR to study how humans learn to think.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T20:30:00+00:00", "title": "Science View"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T21:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Sweltering Summers Inspire New Products: This episode features new products that were developed in response to Japan's intense summer heat.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T21:10:00+00:00", "title": "BIZ STREAM SPECIAL EDITION"}, {"desc": "1 in 10 Japanese got married through online spouse-hunting services in 2020. We interview women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T21:23:00+00:00", "title": "One in Every Japanese"}, {"desc": "In Kyushu, BT finds masters of horseback archery and swordsmanship keeping alive the samurai spirit.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T21:30:00+00:00", "title": "Journeys in Japan"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T22:00:00+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": "2026-08-11T22:10:00+00:00", "title": "My Street Piano"}, {"desc": "Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi to learn about a unique, time-honored sushi style featuring yam and eggs instead of rice. They introduce the traditional method, and a simplified version.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T22:30:00+00:00", "title": "Dining with the Chef"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T23:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}, {"desc": "Daniel Moore takes a cinematic journey through Nagano. In springtime he hits the south, experiencing the breathtaking cherry blossoms, and in winter gets lost in magical winter landscapes up north.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T23:10:00+00:00", "title": "CINEMATIC JOURNEY"}, {"desc": "Niigata's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!", "start_date": "2026-08-11T23:25:00+00:00", "title": "RAMEN JAPAN 5min."}, {"desc": "Learn how to make the most of your Japanese skills. Watch our drama that features useful communication strategies, our snappy videos about onomatopoeia, and our documentaries on \"senpai\" in Japan.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T23:30:00+00:00", "title": "Activate Your Japanese!"}, {"desc": "Eighty-one years after World War II ended, people across Japan are still sowing seeds of peace. Dig a little deeper, meeting people committed to peace.", "start_date": "2026-08-11T23:45:00+00:00", "title": "Dig More Japan"}, {"desc": "Featured recipe: Ginger Chicken Wings/ Learn about easy, delicious, and healthy cooking with Chef Rika in five minutes!", "start_date": "2026-08-11T23:55:00+00:00", "title": "Dining with the Chef mini"}, {"desc": "A timely presentation of the daily news in Japan and abroad, featuring up-to-the-minute national and international events that have shaped the day's events, items of interest in the Japanese community, special events and the sports scores.", "start_date": "2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK NEWSLINE"}], "offset": "+00:00", "timezone": "UTC", "error_code": -1, "start_date": "2026-08-10", "icon": ""}