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    <desc>Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>A scientific trek into Earth's memory - see Anami's ancient strata, the singing sands of Kotobikihama, and the geological time gaps of Uradome's rocks.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Core Kyoto</title>
    <desc>The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Cycle Around Japan</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japanology Plus</title>
    <desc>Johan Leutwiler from Switzerland is currently Japan's only foreign swordsmith - in a Japanophiles interview, he tells us about being drawn to the world of Japanese swords and sword-making.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
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    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Trails To Oishii Tokyo</title>
    <desc>The kiriboshi daikon is a radish that is cut and sun-dried to preserve it - both tasty and nutritious, it's gaining traction as a health food. Discover more about its unique texture and versatility.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
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    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Endless Beauty: Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail and traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes, and Genbudo's hexagonal columns.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Backstage Japan</title>
    <desc>Plunge into the depths of one of the world's largest aquariums and meet the amazing creatures that live there, as well as the people working to ensure their long-term survival.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
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    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Saving The Grain</title>
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    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
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    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites In Japan</title>
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    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Core Kyoto</title>
    <desc>The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
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    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Endless Beauty: Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail and traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes, and Genbudo's hexagonal columns.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japanology Plus</title>
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    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
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    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat Of Japan</title>
    <desc>Onomichi Betcha is a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture - masked ogres carry sticks with which to 'torment' spectators, but being hit or poked with a stick is said to bring good luck.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japan Delish 5min</title>
    <desc>Japan's longest-loved noodle dish is udon - savour its undeniable appeal through local favourites and cutting-edge creations!</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Backstage Japan</title>
    <desc>Plunge into the depths of one of the world's largest aquariums and meet the amazing creatures that live there, as well as the people working to ensure their long-term survival.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430090000 +0000" stop="20260430091500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Cycle Around Japan</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Trails To Oishii Tokyo</title>
    <desc>The kiriboshi daikon is a radish that is cut and sun-dried to preserve it - both tasty and nutritious, it's gaining traction as a health food. Discover more about its unique texture and versatility.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK News 7</title>
    <desc>An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Saving The Grain</title>
    <desc>Extreme weather has wrought havoc on Japan's rice paddies as farmers face an ultimatum: adapt, or lose their livelihoods.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Satoyama Kitchen</title>
    <desc>Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>TiA led a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory in the choir division of a major gospel event held in New York in May 2025 - she tells us about the significance of gospel music.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Ramen Japan</title>
    <desc>A fantastic tale of love for local flavour set in Kurume, which is the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">On The Wings</title>
    <desc>Hop on a plane and view Japan from the sky! It's nearly the apex of summer, and we're heading to the nature-rich Amami Oshima island, which recently became a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Ukiyo-e Edo-Life</title>
    <desc>A Stylish Concert: A master koto player delights a crowd of gorgeously dressed celebrity types at a New Year's concert at a samurai residence, and in the best seat in the house is no ordinary VIP...</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat Of Japan</title>
    <desc>Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of decorated floats pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by young performers that lean out over the crowd - 32 districts take part with their own float.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Nun's Cookbook</title>
    <desc>After preparing fresh bamboo shoots, the chefs add seasoning and potato starch, then deep fry until the colour is a golden brown. This crispy dish is the perfect springtime treat.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Core Kyoto</title>
    <desc>The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Somewhere Street</title>
    <desc>A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, 'A Short Stroll' explores cities through a traveller's eyes. Today we visit Auckland, New Zealand's largest city.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japanology Plus</title>
    <desc>Johan Leutwiler from Switzerland is currently Japan's only foreign swordsmith - in a Japanophiles interview, he tells us about being drawn to the world of Japanese swords and sword-making.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Cycle Around Japan</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japan Railway Journal</title>
    <desc>Hojo Railway in Hyogo Prefecture managed to boost ridership with the introduction of volunteer stationmasters and an old, beloved diesel car. See how this regional railway is working to stay on top.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites In Japan</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Saving The Grain</title>
    <desc>Extreme weather has wrought havoc on Japan's rice paddies as farmers face an ultimatum: adapt, or lose their livelihoods.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430160000 +0000" stop="20260430161500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat Of Japan</title>
    <desc>Onomichi Betcha is a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture - masked ogres carry sticks with which to 'torment' spectators, but being hit or poked with a stick is said to bring good luck.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japan Delish 5min</title>
    <desc>Japan's longest-loved noodle dish is udon - savour its undeniable appeal through local favourites and cutting-edge creations!</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430163000 +0000" stop="20260430170000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Backstage Japan</title>
    <desc>Plunge into the depths of one of the world's largest aquariums and meet the amazing creatures that live there, as well as the people working to ensure their long-term survival.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430170000 +0000" stop="20260430171500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430171500 +0000" stop="20260430173000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Somewhere Street</title>
    <desc>A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, 'A Short Stroll' explores cities through a traveller's eyes. Today we visit Vancouver, a seaport Canadian city.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430173000 +0000" stop="20260430180000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Core Kyoto</title>
    <desc>The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430180000 +0000" stop="20260430181500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430181500 +0000" stop="20260430182500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Time-Lapse Journey</title>
    <desc>Seto Inland Sea is the largest body of water of its kind in Japan - see the sights of the Great Seto Bridge and the shallow coastal waters through time-lapse photography.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>TiA led a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory in the choir division of a major gospel event held in New York in May 2025 - she tells us about the significance of gospel music.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Ramen Japan</title>
    <desc>In Hakodate, ramen is salt or shio-style - enjoy a delicious bowl of ramen that carries on the tradition!</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">On The Wings</title>
    <desc>Hop on from Narita - the air gateway to Japan - as breathtaking window views await flying above active volcanoes!</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Ukiyo-e Edo-Life</title>
    <desc>Late Summer Fun: Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started...</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Hometown Stories</title>
    <desc>We follow people with younger-onset dementia in their daily lives, their work as public speakers, and the support they receive from those around them as they seek life's fleeting moments of happiness.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430193000 +0000" stop="20260430200000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japanology Plus</title>
    <desc>Johan Leutwiler from Switzerland is currently Japan's only foreign swordsmith - in a Japanophiles interview, he tells us about being drawn to the world of Japanese swords and sword-making.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430200000 +0000" stop="20260430201500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430201500 +0000" stop="20260430203000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites In Japan</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430203000 +0000" stop="20260430210000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan Railway Journal</title>
    <desc>Hojo Railway in Hyogo Prefecture managed to boost ridership with the introduction of volunteer stationmasters and an old, beloved diesel car. See how this regional railway is working to stay on top.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430210000 +0000" stop="20260430211500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430211500 +0000" stop="20260430213000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Somewhere Street</title>
    <desc>A 15-minute spin-off of the 'Somewhere Street' series, 'A Short Stroll' explores cities through a traveller's eyes. Today we visit Vancouver, a seaport Canadian city.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430213000 +0000" stop="20260430220000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Saving The Grain</title>
    <desc>Extreme weather has wrought havoc on Japan's rice paddies as farmers face an ultimatum: adapt, or lose their livelihoods.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430220000 +0000" stop="20260430221500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430221500 +0000" stop="20260430222500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat Of Japan</title>
    <desc>Higashinada Danjiri involves a parade of decorated floats pulled by teams of veterans and ridden by young performers that lean out over the crowd - 32 districts take part with their own float.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430222500 +0000" stop="20260430223000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Satoyama Kitchen</title>
    <desc>Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430223000 +0000" stop="20260430230000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Core Kyoto</title>
    <desc>The ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core in this definitive programme.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430230000 +0000" stop="20260430231500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430231500 +0000" stop="20260430233000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cycle Around Japan</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260430233000 +0000" stop="20260501000000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Backstage Japan</title>
    <desc>Plunge into the depths of one of the world's largest aquariums and meet the amazing creatures that live there, as well as the people working to ensure their long-term survival.</desc>
    <date>2026-04-30</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501000000 +0000" stop="20260501001500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501001500 +0000" stop="20260501002500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501002500 +0000" stop="20260501003000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Satoyama Kitchen</title>
    <desc>Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501003000 +0000" stop="20260501010000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Stoking The Fire Of Hope</title>
    <desc>Night high schools in Japan have admitted more students with international roots in recent years - we look at a school in Tokyo and a teacher dedicated to guiding his students toward a better future.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501010000 +0000" stop="20260501011500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501011500 +0000" stop="20260501013000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Deep Culture: Kyle Card explores the San'in Kaigan Geopark and uncovers Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces and heritage Tajima beef, and the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501013000 +0000" stop="20260501020000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Asia Insight</title>
    <desc>A new high-speed rail line has sparked a massive rise in tourism to Laos' historic capital Luang Prabang - it's had a major effect on traditional local life in this UNESCO World Heritage town.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501020000 +0000" stop="20260501021500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501021500 +0000" stop="20260501023000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cycle Around Japan</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501023000 +0000" stop="20260501030000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Trailblazers</title>
    <desc>Tiara designer Kamitani Taro specialises in custom pieces - now working with a newly-developed material, we follow his creative process to see how he puts sparkle into his designs.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501030000 +0000" stop="20260501031500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501031500 +0000" stop="20260501033000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Somewhere Street</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501033000 +0000" stop="20260501040000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan Railway Journal</title>
    <desc>Hojo Railway in Hyogo Prefecture managed to boost ridership with the introduction of volunteer stationmasters and an old, beloved diesel car. See how this regional railway is working to stay on top.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501040000 +0000" stop="20260501041500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501041500 +0000" stop="20260501043000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Deep Culture: Kyle Card explores the San'in Kaigan Geopark and uncovers Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces and heritage Tajima beef, and the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501043000 +0000" stop="20260501050000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Seasoning The Seasons</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501050000 +0000" stop="20260501051500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501051500 +0000" stop="20260501053000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Somewhere Street</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501053000 +0000" stop="20260501060000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Stoking The Fire Of Hope</title>
    <desc>Night high schools in Japan have admitted more students with international roots in recent years - we look at a school in Tokyo and a teacher dedicated to guiding his students toward a better future.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501060000 +0000" stop="20260501061500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501061500 +0000" stop="20260501063000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites In Japan</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501063000 +0000" stop="20260501070000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Asia Insight</title>
    <desc>A new high-speed rail line has sparked a massive rise in tourism to Laos' historic capital Luang Prabang - it's had a major effect on traditional local life in this UNESCO World Heritage town.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501070000 +0000" stop="20260501071500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501071500 +0000" stop="20260501073000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Deep Culture: Kyle Card explores the San'in Kaigan Geopark and uncovers Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces and heritage Tajima beef, and the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501073000 +0000" stop="20260501080000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Trailblazers</title>
    <desc>Tiara designer Kamitani Taro specialises in custom pieces - now working with a newly-developed material, we follow his creative process to see how he puts sparkle into his designs.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501080000 +0000" stop="20260501081500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501081500 +0000" stop="20260501082500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat Of Japan</title>
    <desc>At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai (three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum) and compete to give the most powerful synchronised performance.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501082500 +0000" stop="20260501083000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan Delish 5min</title>
    <desc>Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - how did Jimbocho in Tokyo become a curry town?</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501083000 +0000" stop="20260501090000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Document 72 Hours</title>
    <desc>People from far and wide flock to a spring deep in the Nagano Prefecture mountains that offers free water. For three days in early winter, we asked them why this water is worth coming for.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501090000 +0000" stop="20260501091500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501091500 +0000" stop="20260501093000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cycle Around Japan</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501093000 +0000" stop="20260501100000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan Railway Journal</title>
    <desc>Hojo Railway in Hyogo Prefecture managed to boost ridership with the introduction of volunteer stationmasters and an old, beloved diesel car. See how this regional railway is working to stay on top.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501100000 +0000" stop="20260501103000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK News 7</title>
    <desc>An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501103000 +0000" stop="20260501110000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Stoking The Fire Of Hope</title>
    <desc>Night high schools in Japan have admitted more students with international roots in recent years - we look at a school in Tokyo and a teacher dedicated to guiding his students toward a better future.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501110000 +0000" stop="20260501111500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501111500 +0000" stop="20260501112500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501112500 +0000" stop="20260501112800 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Satoyama Kitchen</title>
    <desc>At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501112800 +0000" stop="20260501114300 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Hosono Hitomi's botanically-themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world - she talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501114300 +0000" stop="20260501115500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">IMPACTS: Climates Change The World</title>
    <desc>Global warming leads to widespread famine - by 2100, it is predicted that yields of maize, soybeans and wheat may fall by 30 to 40 per cent. We examine the scientific data on this global issue.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501115500 +0000" stop="20260501120000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Chatroom Japan</title>
    <desc>All mothers need some 'me time' - that's why one forward-thinking woman in Kyoto established Mamo Heart, a space for mothers to relax and also get their own business ideas off the ground.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501120000 +0000" stop="20260501121500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501121500 +0000" stop="20260501122500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat Of Japan</title>
    <desc>Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501122500 +0000" stop="20260501123000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Cookbook</title>
    <desc>The temple chefs transform the bounty of the mountain into tasty tempura!</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501123000 +0000" stop="20260501130000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Asia Insight</title>
    <desc>A new high-speed rail line has sparked a massive rise in tourism to Laos' historic capital Luang Prabang - it's had a major effect on traditional local life in this UNESCO World Heritage town.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501130000 +0000" stop="20260501131500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501131500 +0000" stop="20260501133000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Somewhere Street</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501133000 +0000" stop="20260501140000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Trailblazers</title>
    <desc>Tiara designer Kamitani Taro specialises in custom pieces - now working with a newly-developed material, we follow his creative process to see how he puts sparkle into his designs.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501140000 +0000" stop="20260501141500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501141500 +0000" stop="20260501143000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cycle Around Japan</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501143000 +0000" stop="20260501150000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Design X Stories</title>
    <desc>Today's theme: Vanishing Tools. As the rising age of artisans puts the survival of certain crafts at risk, we shine a light on the vanishing tools used to keep them alive and their anonymous designs.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501150000 +0000" stop="20260501151500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501151500 +0000" stop="20260501153000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites In Japan</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501153000 +0000" stop="20260501160000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Stoking The Fire Of Hope</title>
    <desc>Night high schools in Japan have admitted more students with international roots in recent years - we look at a school in Tokyo and a teacher dedicated to guiding his students toward a better future.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501160000 +0000" stop="20260501161500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501161500 +0000" stop="20260501162500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat Of Japan</title>
    <desc>At the Niihama Taiko Matsuri, teams of around 150 people carry taikodai (three-tonne parade floats housing a huge taiko drum) and compete to give the most powerful synchronised performance.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501162500 +0000" stop="20260501163000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan Delish 5min</title>
    <desc>Curry rice is one of Japan's most iconic national dishes - how did Jimbocho in Tokyo become a curry town?</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501163000 +0000" stop="20260501170000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Frontrunners</title>
    <desc>Matsumoto Myokei, a 'once-in-a-century' sculptor of Buddhist statues, is passing his skills onto his grandson Shukan - 80 years on from the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan sculpts a message of peace.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501170000 +0000" stop="20260501171500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501171500 +0000" stop="20260501173000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Somewhere Street</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501173000 +0000" stop="20260501180000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Asia Insight</title>
    <desc>A new high-speed rail line has sparked a massive rise in tourism to Laos' historic capital Luang Prabang - it's had a major effect on traditional local life in this UNESCO World Heritage town.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501180000 +0000" stop="20260501181500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501181500 +0000" stop="20260501182500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Time-Lapse Journey</title>
    <desc>Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, has many faces - see the beauty of these different Fujis through time-lapse photography.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Hosono Hitomi's botanically-themed ceramics are highly acclaimed and held in museum collections across the world - she talks about her intricate designs and unmatched technique.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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    <title lang="zh">IMPACTS: Climates Change The World</title>
    <desc>Global warming leads to widespread famine - by 2100, it is predicted that yields of maize, soybeans and wheat may fall by 30 to 40 per cent. We examine the scientific data on this global issue.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501185500 +0000" stop="20260501190000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Ukiyo-e Edo-Life</title>
    <desc>Will Sparks Fly?: A young man sits in a teahouse with his older companion when a young woman catches his eye - from the way they're looking at each other, it's clear there's something between them.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Medical Frontiers</title>
    <desc>Two drugs have been approved for their potential to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease - we look at how they work and report on new findings suggesting a food-derived component may also help.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Trailblazers</title>
    <desc>Tiara designer Kamitani Taro specialises in custom pieces - now working with a newly-developed material, we follow his creative process to see how he puts sparkle into his designs.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501201500 +0000" stop="20260501203000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites In Japan</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501203000 +0000" stop="20260501210000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Design X Stories</title>
    <desc>Today's theme: Vanishing Tools. As the rising age of artisans puts the survival of certain crafts at risk, we shine a light on the vanishing tools used to keep them alive and their anonymous designs.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501210000 +0000" stop="20260501211500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501211500 +0000" stop="20260501213000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Somewhere Street</title>
    <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.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Stoking The Fire Of Hope</title>
    <desc>Night high schools in Japan have admitted more students with international roots in recent years - we look at a school in Tokyo and a teacher dedicated to guiding his students toward a better future.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501220000 +0000" stop="20260501221500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501221500 +0000" stop="20260501222500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat Of Japan</title>
    <desc>Kagura is a traditional performance of music and dance - Buzen Kagura features 24 well-known pieces, including an acrobatic feat and a tale from Japanese myth, as children present the same pieces.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Satoyama Kitchen</title>
    <desc>At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Asia Insight</title>
    <desc>A new high-speed rail line has sparked a massive rise in tourism to Laos' historic capital Luang Prabang - it's had a major effect on traditional local life in this UNESCO World Heritage town.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501230000 +0000" stop="20260501231000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501231000 +0000" stop="20260501231500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Chatroom Japan</title>
    <desc>All mothers need some 'me time' - that's why one forward-thinking woman in Kyoto established Mamo Heart, a space for mothers to relax and also get their own business ideas off the ground.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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  <programme channel="422356" start="20260501231500 +0000" stop="20260501233000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan's Top Inventions</title>
    <desc>Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter. This time: automatic floodgates.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japanology Plus</title>
    <desc>Johan Leutwiler from Switzerland is currently Japan's only foreign swordsmith - in a Japanophiles interview, he tells us about being drawn to the world of Japanese swords and sword-making.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-01</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan's flagship news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.</desc>
    <date>2026-05-02</date>
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