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    <title lang="zh">Documentary 360</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">J-MELO</title>
    <desc>Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists. This week, a female duo with over 600 million video views: HIMEHINA.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719024000 +0000" stop="20260719025000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Little Charo</title>
    <desc>Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-16.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japanology Plus mini</title>
    <desc>End-of-life planning is spreading in Japan. Some people are planning ahead and choosing low-cost shared graves over family graves, while some cities are offering end-of-life planning support.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">A Cats-Eye View of Japan</title>
    <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 owners laps!</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION</title>
    <desc>We spotlight Sound! Euphonium, a coming-of-age band drama. Novelist Takeda Ayano recalls her real high-school band days and Kyoto Animation showcases Ujis scenery and hand-drawn performance scenes.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719034000 +0000" stop="20260719040000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Wakey Show</title>
    <desc>This episode features Wakeys Door on paints, a Comedy Writers skit, Pretending to be Asleep, and a long version of the theme song, Thats Good Too! It energizes kids.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719041000 +0000" stop="20260719042500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japans World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719042500 +0000" stop="20260719043000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Seasons of Yamato</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719043000 +0000" stop="20260719045700 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">GRAND SUMO Highlights</title>
    <desc>NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program 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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719045700 +0000" stop="20260719050000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Sumopedia</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719050000 +0000" stop="20260719051000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719051000 +0000" stop="20260719052500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">EKIBEN JAPAN</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719052500 +0000" stop="20260719053000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Core Kyoto mini</title>
    <desc>Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719053000 +0000" stop="20260719054500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Easy Japanese for Work</title>
    <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 roleplay challenge.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719054500 +0000" stop="20260719060000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Zero Waste Life</title>
    <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</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719060000 +0000" stop="20260719061000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719061000 +0000" stop="20260719070000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Asian University for Women</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719070000 +0000" stop="20260719071000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719071000 +0000" stop="20260719080000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719080000 +0000" stop="20260719081000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719081000 +0000" stop="20260719090000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">GRAND SUMO LIVE</title>
    <desc>NHK WORLD-JAPAN will broadcast GRAND SUMO  July Tournament Day 8 action live from Nagoya, as top wrestlers have their eighth bouts of the 15-day contest.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719090000 +0000" stop="20260719091000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719091000 +0000" stop="20260719094000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION</title>
    <desc>We spotlight Sound! Euphonium, a coming-of-age band drama. Novelist Takeda Ayano recalls her real high-school band days and Kyoto Animation showcases Ujis scenery and hand-drawn performance scenes.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719094000 +0000" stop="20260719100000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Wakey Show</title>
    <desc>This episode features Wakeys Door on paints, a Comedy Writers skit, Pretending to be Asleep, and a long version of the theme song, Thats Good Too! It energizes kids.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719100000 +0000" stop="20260719101000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719101000 +0000" stop="20260719104000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">J-MELO</title>
    <desc>Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists. This week, a female duo with over 600 million video views: HIMEHINA.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719104000 +0000" stop="20260719105000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Little Charo</title>
    <desc>Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-16.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719105000 +0000" stop="20260719105500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japanology Plus mini</title>
    <desc>End-of-life planning is spreading in Japan. Some people are planning ahead and choosing low-cost shared graves over family graves, while some cities are offering end-of-life planning support.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719105500 +0000" stop="20260719110000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">A Cats-Eye View of Japan</title>
    <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 owners laps!</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719110000 +0000" stop="20260719111000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719111000 +0000" stop="20260719112500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">EKIBEN JAPAN</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719112500 +0000" stop="20260719113000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Core Kyoto mini</title>
    <desc>Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719113000 +0000" stop="20260719114500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Easy Japanese for Work</title>
    <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 roleplay challenge.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719114500 +0000" stop="20260719120000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Zero Waste Life</title>
    <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</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719120000 +0000" stop="20260719121000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719121000 +0000" stop="20260719130000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Asian University for Women</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719130000 +0000" stop="20260719131000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719131000 +0000" stop="20260719140000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719140000 +0000" stop="20260719141000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719141000 +0000" stop="20260719144000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION</title>
    <desc>We spotlight Sound! Euphonium, a coming-of-age band drama. Novelist Takeda Ayano recalls her real high-school band days and Kyoto Animation showcases Ujis scenery and hand-drawn performance scenes.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719144000 +0000" stop="20260719150000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Wakey Show</title>
    <desc>This episode features Wakeys Door on paints, a Comedy Writers skit, Pretending to be Asleep, and a long version of the theme song, Thats Good Too! It energizes kids.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719150000 +0000" stop="20260719151000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719151000 +0000" stop="20260719154000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">J-MELO</title>
    <desc>Experience the cutting edge of Japanese entertainment as we turn the spotlight on virtual artists. This week, a female duo with over 600 million video views: HIMEHINA.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719154000 +0000" stop="20260719155000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Little Charo</title>
    <desc>Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-16.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719155000 +0000" stop="20260719155500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japanology Plus mini</title>
    <desc>End-of-life planning is spreading in Japan. Some people are planning ahead and choosing low-cost shared graves over family graves, while some cities are offering end-of-life planning support.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719155500 +0000" stop="20260719160000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">A Cats-Eye View of Japan</title>
    <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 owners laps!</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719160000 +0000" stop="20260719161000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719161000 +0000" stop="20260719162500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japans World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719162500 +0000" stop="20260719163000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Seasons of Yamato</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719163000 +0000" stop="20260719165700 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">GRAND SUMO Highlights</title>
    <desc>NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program 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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719165700 +0000" stop="20260719170000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Sumopedia</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719170000 +0000" stop="20260719171000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719171000 +0000" stop="20260719172500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">EKIBEN JAPAN</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719172500 +0000" stop="20260719173000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Core Kyoto mini</title>
    <desc>Kyoto has many stores specializing in traditional snacks and treats, called Oyatsu. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719173000 +0000" stop="20260719174500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Easy Japanese for Work</title>
    <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 roleplay challenge.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719174500 +0000" stop="20260719180000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Zero Waste Life</title>
    <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</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719180000 +0000" stop="20260719190000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Documentary 360</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719190000 +0000" stop="20260719191000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719191000 +0000" stop="20260719200000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719200000 +0000" stop="20260719201000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719201000 +0000" stop="20260719204000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION</title>
    <desc>We spotlight Sound! Euphonium, a coming-of-age band drama. Novelist Takeda Ayano recalls her real high-school band days and Kyoto Animation showcases Ujis scenery and hand-drawn performance scenes.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260719204000 +0000" stop="20260719210000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Wakey Show</title>
    <desc>A selection of acclaimed programs from NHKs domestic channels dubbed into English.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">J-MELO</title>
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    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Little Charo</title>
    <desc>Little Charo is an animation series about a Japanese dog who got lost in NY. I want to see my owner again! Charo starts his adventure back home. Season 1-16.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <desc>End-of-life planning is spreading in Japan. Some people are planning ahead and choosing low-cost shared graves over family graves, while some cities are offering end-of-life planning support.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">A Cats-Eye View of Japan</title>
    <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 owners laps!</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK WORLD-JAPAN Special program</title>
    <desc>NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a wide range of programs from news, current affairs, documentaries, etc. focusing on Japan and Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Easy Japanese for Work</title>
    <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 roleplay challenge.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Zero Waste Life</title>
    <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</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japans World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <desc>NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from (  ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).</desc>
    <date>2026-07-19</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">IMPACTS: Climates Change the World</title>
    <desc>The entire Earth is affected by climate change, occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before. This program uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">The Factory Wonders</title>
    <desc>A selection of acclaimed programs from NHKs domestic channels dubbed into English.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">The Seasons of Yamato</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life</title>
    <desc>Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Magical Japanese</title>
    <desc>The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to eye. Explore the unique culture behind them.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">HELLO! NHK WORLD-JAPAN</title>
    <desc>We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <desc>Experience the fascinating sights of the airports and transport hubs which connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Seasoning the Seasons</title>
    <desc>This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nations long history.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">My Street Piano</title>
    <desc>Shibuya is one of Tokyos largest cities. A piano is placed near a ticket gate at the station, and people stop to play from their heart.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">BIZ STREAM</title>
    <desc>This upbeat program combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">CYCLE AROUND JAPAN 15min.</title>
    <desc>A series of 15-minute episodes showcasing the stunning landscapes featured in Cycle Around Japan. This time: the rustic scenery of Akita and the dynamic coastlines of Aomori.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Is That Picture Real?</title>
    <desc>A billion cats are on the loose!? An online post throws the father into a panic. How should we interact with online information when fake images are on the rise, especially during disasters?</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <desc>NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from (  ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Somewhere Street A Short Stroll</title>
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    <title lang="zh">RAMEN JAPAN 5min.</title>
    <desc>In Yamagata, a city that eats more ramen than any other in Japan, uncover the mysteries behind the unusual local ramen!</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">The Factory Wonders</title>
    <desc>A selection of acclaimed programs from NHKs domestic channels dubbed into English.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony #2 Summer</title>
    <desc>In Uda, discover Japans oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">1/45: Gambling Addiction</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">The Masterpieces of Tsutaju</title>
    <desc>This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharakus The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Magical Japanese</title>
    <desc>The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to eye. Explore the unique culture behind them.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <desc>As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: BE PREPARED provides practical knowledge to save yourself from natural disaster. In this episode, we learn how to evacuate from flood and rainstorm.</desc>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Sweet Family Secret</title>
    <desc>A sweet drink loved since the samurai days, amazake is made from rice fermented with koji mold. A secret family recipe preserved for over 100 years.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">National Parks of Japan:Akan-Mashu</title>
    <desc>Akan-Mashu National Park is home to Lake Akan, Lake Kussharo, and Lake Mashu. It provides unique winter sights and the opportunity to experience the indigenous Ainu culture.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Nuns Cookbook</title>
    <desc>The temple chefs make goshiki-zuke, finely chopping 5 types of pickles and mixing with sake lees.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Seasoning the Seasons</title>
    <desc>This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nations long history.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <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.</desc>
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    <desc>NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from (  ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">My Street Piano</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Journeys in Japan</title>
    <desc>Explore a different side of Japan. Meet the locals and discover traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">CYCLE AROUND JAPAN 15min.</title>
    <desc>A series showcasing the stunning landscapes featured in Cycle Around Japan. This time: the beautiful islands of Yamaguchi, and the historical scenery of the Izumo Highway.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">The Factory Wonders</title>
    <desc>A selection of acclaimed programs from NHKs domestic channels dubbed into English.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony #2 Summer</title>
    <desc>In Uda, discover Japans oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">The Masterpieces of Tsutaju</title>
    <desc>This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharakus debut work The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei.</desc>
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    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Culture Crossroads</title>
    <desc>As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: BE PREPARED provides practical knowledge to save yourself from natural disaster. In this episode, we learn how to evacuate from flood and rainstorm.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Hall of Laughter</title>
    <desc>An entertainment hall home to rakugo comic stories and more for over 100 years. A place to relax and forget your cares, food and drink are welcome.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Nuns Cookbook</title>
    <desc>The temple chefs deep fry summer vegetables, then dip them into a flavorful dashi broth. This colorful dish is a feast for both mouth and eyes!</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Dive in Tokyo</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Somewhere Street A Short Stroll</title>
    <desc>A 15-minute spin-off of the Somewhere Street series, A Short Stroll explores cities around the world. This time we visit Faro, the southernmost city in Portugal.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">RAMEN JAPAN 5min.</title>
    <desc>Niigata is one of Japans foremost ramen hotspots. Lets explore the diversity of the citys beloved ramen dishes.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Seasoning the Seasons</title>
    <desc>This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nations long history.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720141000 +0000" stop="20260720143000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Time-lapse Journey</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720143000 +0000" stop="20260720150000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Medical Frontiers</title>
    <desc>A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving ones diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. Clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also underway.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720150000 +0000" stop="20260720151000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720151000 +0000" stop="20260720153000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">My Street Piano</title>
    <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 heart.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">The Factory Wonders</title>
    <desc>A selection of acclaimed programs from NHKs domestic channels dubbed into English.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Time-lapse Japan</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720161000 +0000" stop="20260720162500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">CYCLE AROUND JAPAN 15min.</title>
    <desc>A series showcasing the stunning landscapes featured in Cycle Around Japan. This time: Awajishima, in the Seto Inland Sea, plus Niijima and Hachijojima, Pacific islands with a tropical feel.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720162500 +0000" stop="20260720163000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Beware of the Filter Bubble</title>
    <desc>Have a cold? Take a cheese shower! Once again, the father has fallen victim to the filter bubble. When it comes to searching for health information, careful judgment is key, so take time to think!</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720163000 +0000" stop="20260720165700 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">GRAND SUMO Highlights</title>
    <desc>NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from (  ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720165700 +0000" stop="20260720170000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Sumopedia</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720170000 +0000" stop="20260720171000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720171000 +0000" stop="20260720172500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Somewhere Street A Short Stroll</title>
    <desc>A 15-minute spin-off of the Somewhere Street series, A Short Stroll explores cities through a travelers eyes. Today, we visit Johor Bahru, Malaysia.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">RAMEN JAPAN 5min.</title>
    <desc>Niigatas Sanjo City is considered the birthplace of curry ramen. A metalworking city, it also produces ramen utensils!</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720173000 +0000" stop="20260720174000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Magical Japanese</title>
    <desc>The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to eye. Explore the unique culture behind them.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720174000 +0000" stop="20260720174500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Easy Japanese</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720174500 +0000" stop="20260720175500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Culture Crossroads</title>
    <desc>As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: BE PREPARED provides practical knowledge to save yourself from natural disaster. In this episode, we learn how to evacuate from flood and rainstorm.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720175500 +0000" stop="20260720180000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">HELLO! NHK WORLD-JAPAN</title>
    <desc>We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720181000 +0000" stop="20260720182000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony #2 Summer</title>
    <desc>In Uda, discover Japans oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720182000 +0000" stop="20260720182500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">1/27: People Without Smartphones</title>
    <desc>1 in 27 people dont 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?</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720182500 +0000" stop="20260720182800 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Masterpieces of Tsutaju</title>
    <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 Utamaros iconic Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Direct and in-depth. Interviews exploring the minds and motivations of the leaders, visionaries, artists and entrepreneurs who are changing our world.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Trails to Oishii Tokyo 10min.</title>
    <desc>Eggplants nasu take the spotlight. Enjoy juicy mizu-nasu and melt in your mouth Kamo nasu. From traditional shojin ryori to sweets, discover the surprising range of Japanese eggplants.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720185500 +0000" stop="20260720190000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: On a Snowy Night</title>
    <desc>We come across a tranquil, snow-covered Edo cityscape. But theres something in the air: the aroma of foods both sweet and savory that helped the townspeople keep warm in the winter.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720190000 +0000" stop="20260720193000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Todays Close-Up</title>
    <desc>Dig deeper into current affairs. Cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720193000 +0000" stop="20260720200000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Seasoning the Seasons</title>
    <desc>This program visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nations long history.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720200000 +0000" stop="20260720201500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720201500 +0000" stop="20260720203000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">CYCLE AROUND JAPAN 15min.</title>
    <desc>A series showcasing the stunning landscapes featured in Cycle Around Japan. This time: the varied, beautiful scenery of Nagasaki. Discover the Goto Islands, and their history of hidden Christians.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Medical Frontiers</title>
    <desc>A large-scale study in Japan has shown that improving ones diet and lifestyle can slow the progression of chronic kidney disease. Clinical trials in regenerative medicine are also underway.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720210000 +0000" stop="20260720211500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720211500 +0000" stop="20260720212500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">A Different Kind of Fish</title>
    <desc>Sweet-bean-paste-filled taiyaki in the auspicious shape of a seabream or Tai. The Japanese have loved these sweet treats for over 100 years.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720212500 +0000" stop="20260720213000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nuns Cookbook</title>
    <desc>The temple chefs make corn rice and kakiage tempura. These simple summer delicacies give you a taste of the refreshing sweetness of corn.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720213000 +0000" stop="20260720214500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life</title>
    <desc>Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">IMPACTS: Climates Change the World</title>
    <desc>The entire Earth is affected by climate change, occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before. This program uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Time-lapse Japan</title>
    <desc>Shugendo, a unique spiritual tradition, dates back 1,300 years. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show its practitioners and Kumanos sacred forests, long associated with death and rebirth.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720220000 +0000" stop="20260720221500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720221500 +0000" stop="20260720222500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony #2 Summer</title>
    <desc>In Uda, discover Japans oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720222500 +0000" stop="20260720223000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Masterpieces of Tsutaju</title>
    <desc>This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharakus debut work The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720223000 +0000" stop="20260720224000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Magical Japanese</title>
    <desc>The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to eye. Explore the unique culture behind them.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720224000 +0000" stop="20260720224500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Easy Japanese</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720224500 +0000" stop="20260720225500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Culture Crossroads</title>
    <desc>As a series in Culture Crossroads, BOSAI: BE PREPARED provides practical knowledge to save yourself from natural disaster. In this episode, we learn how to evacuate from flood and rainstorm.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720225500 +0000" stop="20260720230000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">HELLO! NHK WORLD-JAPAN</title>
    <desc>We intorduce the contents and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to make the station and programs known to more people all over the world. This is the window of the station to the world.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Somewhere Street A Short Stroll</title>
    <desc>A 15-minute spin-off of the Somewhere Street series, A Short Stroll explores cities through travelers eyes. Today, we visit Krakow.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">GRAND SUMO Highlights</title>
    <desc>NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights program for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from (  ), Day ( ) of the Grand Sumo Tournament in ( ).</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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  <programme channel="368337" start="20260720235700 +0000" stop="20260721000000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Sumopedia</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-20</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK NEWSLINE</title>
    <desc>NHK NEWSLINE brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-07-21</date>
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