{"end_date": "2026-07-20", "name": "NHK World HD", "info_url": "https://epg.pw/channels/9430/20260712.html", "country": "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland", "description": null, "error_message": "", "provider": "", "source_url": "https://epg.pw/api/epg.json?channel_id=9430&date=20260712&timezone=None", "epg_list": [{"desc": "The Copper Belt in south central Africa is home to vast unexplored copper reserves. The US, China and Japan are vying to establish presences there to secure this critical industrial resource.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00", "title": "Documentary 360"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T01:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Check out manga artist Oshimi Shuzo, whose trauma-probing stories have led to many screen adaptations. Learn how manga can be self-therapy as he works on Blood on the Tracks.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T01:10:00+00:00", "title": "Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T02:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists - this time, HIMEHINA, a female duo with over 600 million video views.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T02:10:00+00:00", "title": "J-Melo"}, {"desc": "An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. (S1, E.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T02:40:00+00:00", "title": "Little Charo"}, {"desc": "End-of-life planning is spreading in Japan - some people are planning ahead and choosing low-cost shared graves over family graves, and some cities are offering end-of-life planning support.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T02:50:00+00:00", "title": "Japanology Plus mini"}, {"desc": "Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T02:55:00+00:00", "title": "A Cat's-Eye View of Japan"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T03:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Anime Manga Explosion features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans. Each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T03:10:00+00:00", "title": "Anime Manga Explosion"}, {"desc": "This episode features 'Wakey's Door' on paints, a Comedy Writers skit, 'Pretending to be Asleep,' and a long version of the theme song, 'That's Good Too!' It energizes kids.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T03:40:00+00:00", "title": "The Wakey Show"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T04:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T04:10:00+00:00", "title": "The World Heritage Sites in Japan"}, {"desc": "A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T04:25:00+00:00", "title": "The Seasons of Yamato"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 18, Day 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T04:30:00+00:00", "title": "Grand Sumo Highlights"}, {"desc": "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..", "start_date": "2026-07-19T04:57:00+00:00", "title": "Sumopedia"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T05:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "This ekiben from Hita in Oita Prefecture stars a log-shaped piece of burdock root that you can playfully saw. It tells a story born from the wish to connect the forests to the future.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T05:10:00+00:00", "title": "Ekiben Japan"}, {"desc": "Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T05:25:00+00:00", "title": "Core Kyoto Mini"}, {"desc": "Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan from China works as a train cleaner in Tokyo - to improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a role play challenge.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T05:30:00+00:00", "title": "Easy Japanese for Work"}, {"desc": "Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T05:45:00+00:00", "title": "Zero Waste Life"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T06:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "The challenges and struggles of women whose lives have been affected by factors like war or poverty are chronicled as they attend AUW in Bangladesh to gain education to become new leaders in society.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T06:10:00+00:00", "title": "The Asian University for Women"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T07:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Check out manga artist Oshimi Shuzo, whose trauma-probing stories have led to many screen adaptations. Learn how manga can be self-therapy as he works on Blood on the Tracks.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T07:10:00+00:00", "title": "Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T08:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Jpaan will broadcast Grand Sumo July Tournament Day 8 action live from Nagoya, as top wrestlers have their eighth bouts of the 15-day contest.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T08:10:00+00:00", "title": "Grand Sumo Live"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T09:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Anime Manga Explosion features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans. Each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T09:10:00+00:00", "title": "Anime Manga Explosion"}, {"desc": "This episode features 'Wakey's Door' on paints, a Comedy Writers skit, 'Pretending to be Asleep,' and a long version of the theme song, 'That's Good Too!' It energizes kids.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T09:40:00+00:00", "title": "The Wakey Show"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T10:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists - this time, HIMEHINA, a female duo with over 600 million video views.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T10:10:00+00:00", "title": "J-Melo"}, {"desc": "An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. (S1, E.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T10:40:00+00:00", "title": "Little Charo"}, {"desc": "End-of-life planning is spreading in Japan - some people are planning ahead and choosing low-cost shared graves over family graves, and some cities are offering end-of-life planning support.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T10:50:00+00:00", "title": "Japanology Plus mini"}, {"desc": "Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T10:55:00+00:00", "title": "A Cat's-Eye View of Japan"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T11:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "This ekiben from Hita in Oita Prefecture stars a log-shaped piece of burdock root that you can playfully saw. It tells a story born from the wish to connect the forests to the future.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T11:10:00+00:00", "title": "Ekiben Japan"}, {"desc": "Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T11:25:00+00:00", "title": "Core Kyoto Mini"}, {"desc": "Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan from China works as a train cleaner in Tokyo - to improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a role play challenge.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T11:30:00+00:00", "title": "Easy Japanese for Work"}, {"desc": "Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T11:45:00+00:00", "title": "Zero Waste Life"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T12:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "The challenges and struggles of women whose lives have been affected by factors like war or poverty are chronicled as they attend AUW in Bangladesh to gain education to become new leaders in society.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T12:10:00+00:00", "title": "The Asian University for Women"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T13:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Check out manga artist Oshimi Shuzo, whose trauma-probing stories have led to many screen adaptations. Learn how manga can be self-therapy as he works on Blood on the Tracks.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T13:10:00+00:00", "title": "Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T14:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Anime Manga Explosion features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans. Each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T14:10:00+00:00", "title": "Anime Manga Explosion"}, {"desc": "This episode features 'Wakey's Door' on paints, a Comedy Writers skit, 'Pretending to be Asleep,' and a long version of the theme song, 'That's Good Too!' It energizes kids.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T14:40:00+00:00", "title": "The Wakey Show"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T15:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists - this time, HIMEHINA, a female duo with over 600 million video views.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T15:10:00+00:00", "title": "J-Melo"}, {"desc": "An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. (S1, E.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T15:40:00+00:00", "title": "Little Charo"}, {"desc": "End-of-life planning is spreading in Japan - some people are planning ahead and choosing low-cost shared graves over family graves, and some cities are offering end-of-life planning support.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T15:50:00+00:00", "title": "Japanology Plus mini"}, {"desc": "Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T15:55:00+00:00", "title": "A Cat's-Eye View of Japan"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T16:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T16:10:00+00:00", "title": "The World Heritage Sites in Japan"}, {"desc": "A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T16:25:00+00:00", "title": "The Seasons of Yamato"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 19, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T16:30:00+00:00", "title": "Grand Sumo Highlights"}, {"desc": "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..", "start_date": "2026-07-19T16:57:00+00:00", "title": "Sumopedia"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T17:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "This ekiben from Hita in Oita Prefecture stars a log-shaped piece of burdock root that you can playfully saw. It tells a story born from the wish to connect the forests to the future.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T17:10:00+00:00", "title": "Ekiben Japan"}, {"desc": "Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T17:25:00+00:00", "title": "Core Kyoto Mini"}, {"desc": "Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan from China works as a train cleaner in Tokyo - to improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a role play challenge.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T17:30:00+00:00", "title": "Easy Japanese for Work"}, {"desc": "Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T17:45:00+00:00", "title": "Zero Waste Life"}, {"desc": "The Copper Belt in south central Africa is home to vast unexplored copper reserves. The US, China and Japan are vying to establish presences there to secure this critical industrial resource.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T18:00:00+00:00", "title": "Documentary 360"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T19:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Check out manga artist Oshimi Shuzo, whose trauma-probing stories have led to many screen adaptations. Learn how manga can be self-therapy as he works on Blood on the Tracks.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T19:10:00+00:00", "title": "Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T20:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Anime Manga Explosion features major Japanese anime and manga works that are highly recognised by international fans. Each episode explores the secrets of the works' popularity.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T20:10:00+00:00", "title": "Anime Manga Explosion"}, {"desc": "This episode features 'Wakey's Door' on paints, a Comedy Writers skit, 'Pretending to be Asleep,' and a long version of the theme song, 'That's Good Too!' It energizes kids.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T20:40:00+00:00", "title": "The Wakey Show"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T21:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Japan's exciting music scene, with pop, rock, traditional, live performances, artist interviews, all the latest news, video releases and more.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T21:10:00+00:00", "title": "J-Melo"}, {"desc": "An animated series about a Japanese dog who gets lost in New York City. Charo says 'I want to see my owner again!', and so he starts his adventure to find his way back home. (S1, E.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T21:40:00+00:00", "title": "Little Charo"}, {"desc": "End-of-life planning is spreading in Japan - some people are planning ahead and choosing low-cost shared graves over family graves, and some cities are offering end-of-life planning support.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T21:50:00+00:00", "title": "Japanology Plus mini"}, {"desc": "Mama cat Koyuki lives at a pottery workshop and is raising two playful kittens - Taisho, who lives at a fruit shop, keeps an eye on the shopping arcade. Both cats love resting on their owner's laps.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T21:55:00+00:00", "title": "A Cat's-Eye View of Japan"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T22:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T22:10:00+00:00", "title": "NHK World-Japan Special Programme"}, {"desc": "Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T22:25:00+00:00", "title": "Core Kyoto Mini"}, {"desc": "Today: checking that others have understood instructions. Shang Yan from China works as a train cleaner in Tokyo - to improve her skills as a team leader, she tackles a role play challenge.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T22:30:00+00:00", "title": "Easy Japanese for Work"}, {"desc": "Meet people around Japan who strive for a life without waste under the traditional philosophy of 'mottainai', which values cherishing the things we have.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T22:45:00+00:00", "title": "Zero Waste Life"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T23:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T23:10:00+00:00", "title": "The World Heritage Sites in Japan"}, {"desc": "A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T23:25:00+00:00", "title": "The Seasons of Yamato"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 19, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.", "start_date": "2026-07-19T23:30:00+00:00", "title": "Grand Sumo Highlights"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T00:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "With about 28 times the warming effect of CO2, methane lies in an ice-like form beneath the seabed. Rising sea temperatures dissociates it, releasing methane gas. How do we stop this time bomb.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T00:15:00+00:00", "title": "Impacts: Climates Change the World"}, {"desc": "The team visits Seki, Japan's 'blade capital' where once they made traditional swords, and now they make household instruments like knives, scissors and, as you'll see, many kinds of nail clippers.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T00:30:00+00:00", "title": "The Factory Wonders"}, {"desc": "As the samurai age ended, citrus production provided a way forward for former warriors in Hagi. Locals still love century-old sweets made using the aromatic skin. Watch them being made in time-lapse.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T00:55:00+00:00", "title": "Time-Lapse Japan"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T01:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with a pianist, Mine Kawakami, for which she plays exclusive pieces, makes you experience each seasons.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T01:10:00+00:00", "title": "The Seasons of Yamato"}, {"desc": "Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T01:15:00+00:00", "title": "Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life"}, {"desc": "The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to eyes. Explore the unique culture behind them.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T01:30:00+00:00", "title": "Magical Japanese"}, {"desc": "#30 We sang songs and danced together. / Say you did several things at the same time by using the 'tari' form of a verb. 'Utattari odottari' means 'to sing and dance'.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T01:40:00+00:00", "title": "Easy Japanese"}, {"desc": "This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T01:45:00+00:00", "title": "Culture Crossroads"}, {"desc": "In July, NHK World-Japan focuses on Yamaguchi. 'Hit the Road' presents its history, environment and food. 'Design x Stories' shows creative potters. And 'Dive in Shimonoseki' looks at a unique city.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T01:55:00+00:00", "title": "Hello! NHK World-Japan"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T02:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Experience the fascinating sights of airports and transport hubs that connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T02:10:00+00:00", "title": "Time-Lapse Journey"}, {"desc": "This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T02:30:00+00:00", "title": "Seasoning the Seasons"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T03:00:00+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": "2026-07-20T03:10:00+00:00", "title": "My Street Piano"}, {"desc": "Empowering Single Mothers: This episode features business models designed to provide single mothers with well-paid jobs and affordable housing.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T03:30:00+00:00", "title": "Biz Stream"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T04:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T04:10:00+00:00", "title": "Cycle Around Japan 15min."}, {"desc": "A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws a father into a panic - how should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise especially during disasters.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T04:25:00+00:00", "title": "Is That Picture Real?"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 19, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T04:30:00+00:00", "title": "Grand Sumo Highlights"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T05:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, this programme explores cities around the world - this episode invites people who love hills to explore Genoa in Italy.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T05:10:00+00:00", "title": "Somewhere Street: A Short Stroll"}, {"desc": "Uncover the mysteries behind the unusual local ramen in Yamagata, a city that eats more ramen than any other in Japan.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T05:25:00+00:00", "title": "Ramen Japan 5min."}, {"desc": "The team visits Seki, Japan's 'blade capital' where once they made traditional swords, and now they make household instruments like knives, scissors and, as you'll see, many kinds of nail clippers.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T05:30:00+00:00", "title": "The Factory Wonders"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T06:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T06:10:00+00:00", "title": "Herbal Symphony"}, {"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 - this episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin'.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T06:25:00+00:00", "title": "The Masterpieces of Tsutaju"}, {"desc": "The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to eyes. Explore the unique culture behind them.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T06:30:00+00:00", "title": "Magical Japanese"}, {"desc": "This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T06:45:00+00:00", "title": "Culture Crossroads"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "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 mould, 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: 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"}, {"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": "Nun's Cookbook"}, {"desc": "This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T07:30:00+00:00", "title": "Seasoning the Seasons"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "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 programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 19, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T08:30:00+00:00", "title": "Grand Sumo Highlights"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "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": "Michael Keida treks across Fukushima and enjoys close-up views of live volcanoes and gushing hot springs.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T09:30:00+00:00", "title": "Journeys in Japan"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T10:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T10:15:00+00:00", "title": "Cycle Around Japan 15min."}, {"desc": "The team visits Seki, Japan's 'blade capital' where once they made traditional swords, and now they make household instruments like knives, scissors and, as you'll see, many kinds of nail clippers.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T10:30:00+00:00", "title": "The Factory Wonders"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T11:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T11:15:00+00:00", "title": "Herbal Symphony"}, {"desc": "This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T11:25:00+00:00", "title": "The Masterpieces of Tsutaju"}, {"desc": "Nagira Kohei's received a high commendation in the People's Choice Award category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. What does he hope to convey through his work.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T11:28:00+00:00", "title": "Direct Talk"}, {"desc": "This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T11:43:00+00:00", "title": "Culture Crossroads"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T12:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "An entertainment hall has been home to rakugo comic stories and more for over 100 years - it's a place to relax and forget your cares while food and drink are welcome.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T12:15:00+00:00", "title": "Hall of Laughter"}, {"desc": "The temple chefs deep fry summer vegetables, then dip them into a flavourful dashi broth for a colourful dish that is a feast for both mouth and eyes.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T12:25:00+00:00", "title": "Nun's Cookbook"}, {"desc": "We trace the ongoing evolution of the Daiba waterfront district which began as defensive fortifications and transformed over time into a tourist destination, residential area, and innovation hub.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T12:30:00+00:00", "title": "Dive in Tokyo"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T13:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, this programme explores cities around the world - this time we visit Faro, the southernmost city of Portugal.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T13:10:00+00:00", "title": "Somewhere Street: A Short Stroll"}, {"desc": "Niigata is one of Japan's foremost ramen hotspots - let's explore the diversity of the city's beloved ramen dishes.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T13:25:00+00:00", "title": "Ramen Japan 5min."}, {"desc": "This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T13:30:00+00:00", "title": "Seasoning the Seasons"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T14:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Journey to the great northern land of Japan: Hokkaido. Its scenery changes dramatically throughout the year. Witness the beauty of Hokkaido through time-lapse photography.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T14:10:00+00:00", "title": "Time-Lapse Journey"}, {"desc": "A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease - clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also under way.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T14:30:00+00:00", "title": "Medical Frontiers"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T15:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture is known for its Western architecture - a piano is placed inside the station and people stop to play from their hearts.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T15:10:00+00:00", "title": "My Street Piano"}, {"desc": "The team visits Seki, Japan's 'blade capital' where once they made traditional swords, and now they make household instruments like knives, scissors and, as you'll see, many kinds of nail clippers.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T15:30:00+00:00", "title": "The Factory Wonders"}, {"desc": "As the samurai age ended, citrus production provided a way forward for former warriors in Hagi. Locals still love century-old sweets made using the aromatic skin. Watch them being made in time-lapse.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T15:55:00+00:00", "title": "Time-Lapse Japan"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T16:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T16:10:00+00:00", "title": "Cycle Around Japan 15min."}, {"desc": "Have a cold? Take a cheese shower! A father has once again fallen victim to the filter bubble - when it comes to searching for health information, careful judgment is key so take time to think.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T16:25:00+00:00", "title": "Beware of the Filter Bubble"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from July 20, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T16:30:00+00:00", "title": "Grand Sumo Highlights"}, {"desc": "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..", "start_date": "2026-07-20T16:57:00+00:00", "title": "Sumopedia"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T17:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "A close-up look at cities worldwide as seen by a walking tourist - viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T17:10:00+00:00", "title": "Somewhere Street: A Short Stroll"}, {"desc": "Niigata's Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen - a metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T17:25:00+00:00", "title": "Ramen Japan 5min."}, {"desc": "The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to eyes. Explore the unique culture behind them.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T17:30:00+00:00", "title": "Magical Japanese"}, {"desc": "#30 We sang songs and danced together. / Say you did several things at the same time by using the 'tari' form of a verb. 'Utattari odottari' means 'to sing and dance'.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T17:40:00+00:00", "title": "Easy Japanese"}, {"desc": "This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T17:45:00+00:00", "title": "Culture Crossroads"}, {"desc": "In July, NHK World-Japan focuses on Yamaguchi. 'Hit the Road' presents its history, environment and food. 'Design x Stories' shows creative potters. And 'Dive in Shimonoseki' looks at a unique city.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T17:55:00+00:00", "title": "Hello! NHK World-Japan"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T18:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T18:10:00+00:00", "title": "Herbal Symphony"}, {"desc": "1 in 27 people don't own a smartphone. We follow a man who chose not to own one, and his reason not to. What has he gained in life by giving up his smartphone, a modern-day necessity and obsession.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T18:20:00+00:00", "title": "1/27: People Without Smartphones"}, {"desc": "This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker'.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T18:25:00+00:00", "title": "The Masterpieces of Tsutaju"}, {"desc": "Nagira Kohei's received a high commendation in the People's Choice Award category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. What does he hope to convey through his work.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T18:28:00+00:00", "title": "Direct Talk"}, {"desc": "enjoy juicy mizu-nasu and melt-in-your-mouth Kamo nasu, and discover the surprising range of Japanese eggplants from traditional shojin ryori to sweets.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T18:43:00+00:00", "title": "Trails to Oishii Tokyo 10min."}, {"desc": "Sudden Shower: Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter - on the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat unfazed by the rain. Where is he going.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T18:55:00+00:00", "title": "Ukiyo-e Edo-Life"}, {"desc": "Ultraviolet radiation levels are rising every year, and with them the risks to our health. We look at the dangers of UV overexposure and what we can do to protect ourselves and our children.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T19:00:00+00:00", "title": "Today's Close-Up"}, {"desc": "This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T19:30:00+00:00", "title": "Seasoning the Seasons"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T20:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T20:15:00+00:00", "title": "Cycle Around Japan 15min."}, {"desc": "A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving one's diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease - clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also under way.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T20:30:00+00:00", "title": "Medical Frontiers"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T21:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Sweet bean paste-filled taiyaki comes in the auspicious shape of a sea bream or tai - the Japanese have loved these sweet treats for over 100 years.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T21:15:00+00:00", "title": "A Different Kind of Fish"}, {"desc": "The temple chefs make corn rice and kakiage tempura - these simple summer delicacies give you a taste of the refreshing sweetness of corn.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T21:25:00+00:00", "title": "Nun's Cookbook"}, {"desc": "Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T21:30:00+00:00", "title": "Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life"}, {"desc": "With about 28 times the warming effect of CO2, methane lies in an ice-like form beneath the seabed. Rising sea temperatures dissociates it, releasing methane gas. How do we stop this time bomb.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T21:45:00+00:00", "title": "Impacts: Climates Change the World"}, {"desc": "Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumano's sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T21:55:00+00:00", "title": "Time-Lapse Japan"}, {"desc": "NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T22:00:00+00:00", "title": "NHK Newsline"}, {"desc": "Summer: Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T22:15:00+00:00", "title": "Herbal Symphony"}, {"desc": "This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T22:25:00+00:00", "title": "The Masterpieces of Tsutaju"}, {"desc": "The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to eyes. Explore the unique culture behind them.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T22:30:00+00:00", "title": "Magical Japanese"}, {"desc": "#30 We sang songs and danced together. / Say you did several things at the same time by using the 'tari' form of a verb. 'Utattari odottari' means 'to sing and dance'.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T22:40:00+00:00", "title": "Easy Japanese"}, {"desc": "This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements for the Tokyo Olympics and disaster preparedness.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T22:45:00+00:00", "title": "Culture Crossroads"}, {"desc": "In July, NHK World-Japan focuses on Yamaguchi. 'Hit the Road' presents its history, environment and food. 'Design x Stories' shows creative potters. And 'Dive in Shimonoseki' looks at a unique city.", "start_date": "2026-07-20T22:55:00+00:00", "title": "Hello! NHK World-Japan"}], "offset": "+00:00", "timezone": "UTC", "error_code": -1, "start_date": "2026-07-19", "icon": ""}