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    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <desc>The filmmakers explore Ryogoku, the home of sumo, and learn how the sport took root after a devastating fire in the 17th century.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">My Street Piano</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers place a piano inside a shopping arcade in Kumamoto, where people stop to play from their hearts.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Matsufuji Yasushi has been promoting the Fukuoka Method of waste disposal in developing countries dealing with population growth and urbanization. He talks about the low-cost, eco-friendly approach.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japan's Top Inventions</title>
    <desc>Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time its concentrated laundry detergent.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>The host explores various products that were developed in response to Japan's intense summer heat, including a specially designed super-cooling refrigerator and heat-resistant strawberries.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>Lay judges in Japan share their experience of working in courts and joining a networking event for former lay judges.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Frontrunners</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers shed light on the work of Dr Oshiro Kazue, a mountain medic who promotes awareness of alpine safety and spends her summers treating climbers from a cabin near the peak of Mount Fuji.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812031000 +0000" stop="20260812032000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo, where people are cleansed of troubles.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>Explores Nara's herb scene in autumn, the harvest season, through a visit to Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Science View</title>
    <desc>The host explores a test of equipment designed to automate the mapping of marine plastics; the reporter speaks with an expert about using robots, AI and VR to investigate how humans learn to think.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>The host explores various products that were developed in response to Japan's intense summer heat, including a specially designed super-cooling refrigerator and heat-resistant strawberries.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japan From Above: Up Close</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers present a bird's-eye view of Mino in Gifu Prefecture and a conversation between a local couple about the art of Japanese papermaking.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">The Wall Dividing Life and Death</title>
    <desc>During WWII, countless psychiatric patients in Japan starved to death. Tracing the footsteps of her beloved cousin, a writer sheds light on the hidden wartime struggles behind the hospital walls.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail. He traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes and Genbudo's hexagonal columns.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Ramen Japan</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers explore two differing local takes on ramen, the food that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Dive in Tokyo</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers explore Ryogoku, the home of sumo, and learn how the sport took root after a devastating fire in the 17th century.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>The hosts explore remotely operated vehicles featuring unique designs that are built to inspect difficult-to-access spaces.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812062300 +0000" stop="20260812063000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>Lay judges in Japan share their experience of working in courts and joining a networking event for former lay judges.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812063000 +0000" stop="20260812064500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Matsufuji Yasushi has been promoting the Fukuoka Method of waste disposal in developing countries dealing with population growth and urbanization. He talks about the low-cost, eco-friendly approach.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812064500 +0000" stop="20260812070000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan's Top Inventions</title>
    <desc>Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time its concentrated laundry detergent.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812070000 +0000" stop="20260812071000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812071000 +0000" stop="20260812072000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Century Signboards</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers take a look at nori tsukudani, a beloved rice topping in Japan that is uniquely made with local seaweed harvested from Tokyo Bay.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812072000 +0000" stop="20260812073000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Seasonal Calendar</title>
    <desc>The nuns introduce two early winter dates, ritto and shosetsu and prepare seasonal pickles and dumplings.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812073000 +0000" stop="20260812080000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Frontrunners</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers shed light on the work of Dr Oshiro Kazue, a mountain medic who promotes awareness of alpine safety and spends her summers treating climbers from a cabin near the peak of Mount Fuji.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">My Street Piano</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers place a piano inside a station in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and share footage of passersby playing music.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812083000 +0000" stop="20260812090000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Wall Dividing Life and Death</title>
    <desc>During WWII, countless psychiatric patients in Japan starved to death. Tracing the footsteps of her beloved cousin, a writer sheds light on the hidden wartime struggles behind the hospital walls.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812090000 +0000" stop="20260812091000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812091000 +0000" stop="20260812092000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo, where people are cleansed of troubles.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812092000 +0000" stop="20260812093000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>Explores Nara's herb scene in autumn, the harvest season, through a visit to Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812093000 +0000" stop="20260812100000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Science View</title>
    <desc>The host explores a test of equipment designed to automate the mapping of marine plastics; the reporter speaks with an expert about using robots, AI and VR to investigate how humans learn to think.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812100000 +0000" stop="20260812101500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812101500 +0000" stop="20260812103000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail. He traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes and Genbudo's hexagonal columns.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812103000 +0000" stop="20260812104500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life</title>
    <desc>After an earthquake strikes, there's a high risk of fire spreading; looking at the latest research on how to escape from these fires, and what people can do to stay safe.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">IMPACTS:Climates Change the World</title>
    <desc>Craig Hilton-Taylor, head of the IUCN Red List, explains how climate change accelerates the extinction of various species; Professor Yamano Hiroya of Tokyo University discusses the coral crisis.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Time-Lapse Japan</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers shed light on a 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, which is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812110000 +0000" stop="20260812111500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812111500 +0000" stop="20260812112800 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>The hosts explore remotely operated vehicles featuring unique designs that are built to inspect difficult-to-access spaces.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812112800 +0000" stop="20260812114300 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Designer Ito Satomi, known for creating attire for many top-tier Japanese and international figure skaters, shares the passion and inspiration behind her craft.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japan From Above: Up Close</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers shed light on a woman in Hiroshima Prefecture who preserves the memories of atomic bomb survivors in her hometown.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812114800 +0000" stop="20260812115500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>A web designer discusses why he started wearing makeup and how it led to deeper personal changes.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Ukiyoe Edo-Life</title>
    <desc>Japan is a seismically active land, the Edo period is no exception; in the aftermath of a major 1855 earthquake, a guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those considered responsible.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>The heavily forested Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido is lined with tall peaks. Its extraordinary, intertwined ecosystem extends over both land and sea and is home to diverse species.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Matsufuji Yasushi has been promoting the Fukuoka Method of waste disposal in developing countries dealing with population growth and urbanization. He talks about the low-cost, eco-friendly approach.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812124500 +0000" stop="20260812130000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan's Top Inventions</title>
    <desc>Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time its concentrated laundry detergent.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812130000 +0000" stop="20260812131000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812131000 +0000" stop="20260812132000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo, where people are cleansed of troubles.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812132000 +0000" stop="20260812133000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>Explores Nara's herb scene in autumn, the harvest season, through a visit to Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812133000 +0000" stop="20260812140000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Frontrunners</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers shed light on the work of Dr Oshiro Kazue, a mountain medic who promotes awareness of alpine safety and spends her summers treating climbers from a cabin near the peak of Mount Fuji.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812140000 +0000" stop="20260812141000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812141000 +0000" stop="20260812142000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Century Signboards</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers take a look at nori tsukudani, a beloved rice topping in Japan that is uniquely made with local seaweed harvested from Tokyo Bay.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812142000 +0000" stop="20260812143000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Seasonal Calendar</title>
    <desc>The nuns introduce two early winter dates, ritto and shosetsu and prepare seasonal pickles and dumplings.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812143000 +0000" stop="20260812150000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Trails to Oishii Tokyo</title>
    <desc>Japan's bell peppers are small and green with a distinct bitterness that adds a beloved accent to many dishes. We explore the appeal of this healthy vegetable, from farm to table.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812150000 +0000" stop="20260812151000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812151000 +0000" stop="20260812152500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail. He traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes and Genbudo's hexagonal columns.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812152500 +0000" stop="20260812153000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Ramen Japan</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers explore two differing local takes on ramen, the food that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812153000 +0000" stop="20260812160000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Dive in Tokyo</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers explore Ryogoku, the home of sumo, and learn how the sport took root after a devastating fire in the 17th century.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812160000 +0000" stop="20260812161000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812161000 +0000" stop="20260812163000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">My Street Piano</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers place a piano inside a station in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and share footage of passersby playing music.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812163000 +0000" stop="20260812170000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Wall Dividing Life and Death</title>
    <desc>During WWII, countless psychiatric patients in Japan starved to death. Tracing the footsteps of her beloved cousin, a writer sheds light on the hidden wartime struggles behind the hospital walls.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812170000 +0000" stop="20260812171000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812171000 +0000" stop="20260812172000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers showcase the traditional Japanese night of the oni, Oniyo, where people are cleansed of troubles.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812172000 +0000" stop="20260812173000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>Explores Nara's herb scene in autumn, the harvest season, through a visit to Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812173000 +0000" stop="20260812174500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Matsufuji Yasushi has been promoting the Fukuoka Method of waste disposal in developing countries dealing with population growth and urbanization. He talks about the low-cost, eco-friendly approach.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812174500 +0000" stop="20260812180000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan's Top Inventions</title>
    <desc>Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time its concentrated laundry detergent.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812180000 +0000" stop="20260812181000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
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    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>The hosts explore remotely operated vehicles featuring unique designs that are built to inspect difficult-to-access spaces.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japan From Above: Up Close</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers present a bird's-eye view of Mino in Gifu Prefecture and a conversation between a local couple about the art of Japanese papermaking.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Designer Ito Satomi, known for creating attire for many top-tier Japanese and international figure skaters, shares the passion and inspiration behind her craft.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japan From Above: Up Close</title>
    <desc>This program takes you on an aerial journey across 21st century Japan. Enjoy the bird's-eye view of unique landscapes as well as intimate portraits of the people who inhabit the archipelago.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers follow a woman who works as a graphic designer in Tokyo and runs a breakfast café in Yamanashi.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812185500 +0000" stop="20260812190000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Ukiyoe Edo-Life</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers examine a print of a mother comforting her son after having a bad dream, showing how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812190000 +0000" stop="20260812193000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>Featuring companies using creative ways to get fine art by undiscovered artists into people's homes and public spaces.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Frontrunners</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers shed light on the work of Dr Oshiro Kazue, a mountain medic who promotes awareness of alpine safety and spends her summers treating climbers from a cabin near the peak of Mount Fuji.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812201000 +0000" stop="20260812202000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Century Signboards</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers take a look at nori tsukudani, a beloved rice topping in Japan that is uniquely made with local seaweed harvested from Tokyo Bay.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812202000 +0000" stop="20260812203000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Seasonal Calendar</title>
    <desc>The nuns introduce two early winter dates, ritto and shosetsu and prepare seasonal pickles and dumplings.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812203000 +0000" stop="20260812210000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Trails to Oishii Tokyo</title>
    <desc>Japan's bell peppers are small and green with a distinct bitterness that adds a beloved accent to many dishes. We explore the appeal of this healthy vegetable, from farm to table.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812210000 +0000" stop="20260812211000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812211000 +0000" stop="20260812212300 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>The hosts explore remotely operated vehicles featuring unique designs that are built to inspect difficult-to-access spaces.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812212300 +0000" stop="20260812213000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>Lay judges in Japan share their experience of working in courts and joining a networking event for former lay judges.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812213000 +0000" stop="20260812220000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Dive in Tokyo</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers explore Ryogoku, the home of sumo, and learn how the sport took root after a devastating fire in the 17th century.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812220000 +0000" stop="20260812221000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812221000 +0000" stop="20260812223000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">My Street Piano</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers place a piano inside a station in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and share footage of passersby playing music.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812223000 +0000" stop="20260812224500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Matsufuji Yasushi has been promoting the Fukuoka Method of waste disposal in developing countries dealing with population growth and urbanization. He talks about the low-cost, eco-friendly approach.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812224500 +0000" stop="20260812230000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan's Top Inventions</title>
    <desc>Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter; this time its concentrated laundry detergent.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812230000 +0000" stop="20260812231000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812231000 +0000" stop="20260812232500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Actor Kyle Card hikes the San'in Kaigan Geopark trail. He traces the Earth's memory through Uradome's jagged coast, Tottori's dunes and Genbudo's hexagonal columns.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812232500 +0000" stop="20260812233000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Ramen Japan</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers explore two differing local takes on ramen, the food that kept Hiroshima fed during postwar reconstruction.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260812233000 +0000" stop="20260813000000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Wall Dividing Life and Death</title>
    <desc>During WWII, countless psychiatric patients in Japan starved to death. Tracing the footsteps of her beloved cousin, a writer sheds light on the hidden wartime struggles behind the hospital walls.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-12</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813000000 +0000" stop="20260813001000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813001000 +0000" stop="20260813002300 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>The hosts explore remotely operated vehicles featuring unique designs that are built to inspect difficult-to-access spaces.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813002300 +0000" stop="20260813003000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan From Above: Up Close</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers present a bird's-eye view of Mino in Gifu Prefecture and a conversation between a local couple about the art of Japanese papermaking.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813003000 +0000" stop="20260813005500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Spiritual Explorers</title>
    <desc>Yuen Leung and Michael explore how izakaya serves as a sanctuary for socializing and enjoying food and drinks.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813005500 +0000" stop="20260813010000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813010000 +0000" stop="20260813011000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813011000 +0000" stop="20260813013000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">My Street Piano</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers place a piano inside a station in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and share footage of passersby playing music.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813013000 +0000" stop="20260813020000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Core Kyoto</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers shed light on how the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture helps traditional industries overcome challenges by applying advanced technology and nurturing new talents.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813020000 +0000" stop="20260813021000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813021000 +0000" stop="20260813022300 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>The hosts explore remotely operated vehicles featuring unique designs that are built to inspect difficult-to-access spaces.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813022300 +0000" stop="20260813023000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers interview drinkers and non-drinkers in Japan, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813023000 +0000" stop="20260813030000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japanology Plus</title>
    <desc>Peter Barakan meets Ziaul Karim, an agricultural scientist from Bangladesh, to learn more about his unique farming methods in Okayama.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813030000 +0000" stop="20260813031000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813031000 +0000" stop="20260813032000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>Onomichi Betcha, a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture, features masked figures who torment spectators with sticks.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813032000 +0000" stop="20260813033000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>In winter, a group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda hike up the mountains of Yoshino for kudzu.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813033000 +0000" stop="20260813040000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Trails to Oishii Tokyo</title>
    <desc>Japan's bell peppers are small and green with a distinct bitterness that adds a beloved accent to many dishes. We explore the appeal of this healthy vegetable, from farm to table.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813040000 +0000" stop="20260813041000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813041000 +0000" stop="20260813042300 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>The hosts explore remotely operated vehicles featuring unique designs that are built to inspect difficult-to-access spaces.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813042300 +0000" stop="20260813043000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan From Above: Up Close</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers present a bird's-eye view of the Hii River in Shimane Prefecture and shed light on a Kagura expert in Yunotsu who dances and makes Kagura masks.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813043000 +0000" stop="20260813050000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Backstage Japan</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers explore Tokyo Metro's specialized training, precision tools and maintenance to ensure safety and comfort.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813050000 +0000" stop="20260813051000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813051000 +0000" stop="20260813052500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Kyle Card explores Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces, heritage Tajima beef and the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813052500 +0000" stop="20260813053000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Ramen Japan</title>
    <desc>The filmmaker journeys to Chiba, which is 25 miles east of the center of Tokyo, to check out the local ramen varieties.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813053000 +0000" stop="20260813055500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Spiritual Explorers</title>
    <desc>Yuen Leung and Michael explore how izakaya serves as a sanctuary for socializing and enjoying food and drinks.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813055500 +0000" stop="20260813060000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813060000 +0000" stop="20260813061000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813061000 +0000" stop="20260813062300 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>Experts reveal the cutting-edge technology and techniques Japanese textile makers use to expand their business to new fields, from construction to healthcare.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813062300 +0000" stop="20260813063000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers interview drinkers and non-drinkers in Japan, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813063000 +0000" stop="20260813070000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Core Kyoto</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers shed light on how the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture helps traditional industries overcome challenges by applying advanced technology and nurturing new talents.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813070000 +0000" stop="20260813071000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813071000 +0000" stop="20260813072000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Century Signboards</title>
    <desc>Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years. As an increasing number of women are pursuing the craft, they create popular new designs.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813072000 +0000" stop="20260813073000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Seasonal Calendar</title>
    <desc>The nuns prepare yuzu pepper and yuzu miso on the day of Taisetsu and use pumpkin to make soup, noodles and flan on the day of Toji.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813073000 +0000" stop="20260813080000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japanology Plus</title>
    <desc>Peter Barakan meets Ziaul Karim, an agricultural scientist from Bangladesh, to learn more about his unique farming methods in Okayama.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813080000 +0000" stop="20260813081000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813081000 +0000" stop="20260813083000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">My Street Piano</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers place a piano in a park in Shimanto, a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813083000 +0000" stop="20260813090000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Backstage Japan</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers explore Tokyo Metro's specialized training, precision tools and maintenance to ensure safety and comfort.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813090000 +0000" stop="20260813091000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813091000 +0000" stop="20260813092000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>Onomichi Betcha, a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture, features masked figures who torment spectators with sticks.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813092000 +0000" stop="20260813093000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>In winter, a group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda hike up the mountains of Yoshino for kudzu.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813093000 +0000" stop="20260813100000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Trails to Oishii Tokyo</title>
    <desc>Japan's bell peppers are small and green with a distinct bitterness that adds a beloved accent to many dishes. We explore the appeal of this healthy vegetable, from farm to table.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813100000 +0000" stop="20260813101500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813101500 +0000" stop="20260813103000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Kyle Card explores Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces, heritage Tajima beef and the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813103000 +0000" stop="20260813105500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Spiritual Explorers</title>
    <desc>Yuen Leung and Michael explore how izakaya serves as a sanctuary for socializing and enjoying food and drinks.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813105500 +0000" stop="20260813110000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813110000 +0000" stop="20260813111500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813111500 +0000" stop="20260813112800 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>Experts reveal the cutting-edge technology and techniques Japanese textile makers use to expand their business to new fields, from construction to healthcare.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813112800 +0000" stop="20260813114300 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>In the choir division of a major gospel event, held in New York in May 2025, Tia leads a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory; she tells about the significance of gospel music.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813114300 +0000" stop="20260813114800 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan From Above: Up Close</title>
    <desc>The narrator sheds light on the renowned hot springs of Beppu, a city in Oita Prefecture on the east coast of Kyushu island.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813114800 +0000" stop="20260813115500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers explore how delayed sleep-wake phase disorder affects young people and how to regain a healthy sleep and lifestyle.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813115500 +0000" stop="20260813120000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Ukiyoe Edo-Life</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers examine a print of a mother comforting her son after having a bad dream, showing how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813120000 +0000" stop="20260813121500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813121500 +0000" stop="20260813123000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>Explores the Kii Mountain Range, the home to three deeply important spiritual locations: Kumano, Yoshino and Omine, and Mount Koya.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813123000 +0000" stop="20260813130000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Core Kyoto</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers shed light on how the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture helps traditional industries overcome challenges by applying advanced technology and nurturing new talents.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813130000 +0000" stop="20260813131000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813131000 +0000" stop="20260813132000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>Onomichi Betcha, a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture, features masked figures who torment spectators with sticks.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
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    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japanology Plus</title>
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    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Century Signboards</title>
    <desc>Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years. As an increasing number of women are pursuing the craft, they create popular new designs.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Nun's Seasonal Calendar</title>
    <desc>The nuns prepare yuzu pepper and yuzu miso on the day of Taisetsu and use pumpkin to make soup, noodles and flan on the day of Toji.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japan Railway Journal</title>
    <desc>The host reveals the redevelopment of the Joban Line, which was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Kyle Card explores Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces, heritage Tajima beef and the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Ramen Japan</title>
    <desc>The filmmaker journeys to Chiba, which is 25 miles east of the center of Tokyo, to check out the local ramen varieties.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Spiritual Explorers</title>
    <desc>Yuen Leung and Michael explore how izakaya serves as a sanctuary for socializing and enjoying food and drinks.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">My Street Piano</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers place a piano in a park in Shimanto, a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Backstage Japan</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers explore Tokyo Metro's specialized training, precision tools and maintenance to ensure safety and comfort.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>Onomichi Betcha, a three-day festival in Hiroshima Prefecture, features masked figures who torment spectators with sticks.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>In winter, a group of people from Japan's oldest private herb garden in Uda hike up the mountains of Yoshino for kudzu.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813173000 +0000" stop="20260813180000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Core Kyoto</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers shed light on how the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture helps traditional industries overcome challenges by applying advanced technology and nurturing new talents.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>Experts reveal the cutting-edge technology and techniques Japanese textile makers use to expand their business to new fields, from construction to healthcare.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japan From Above: Up Close</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers present a bird's-eye view of the Hii River in Shimane Prefecture and shed light on a Kagura expert in Yunotsu who dances and makes Kagura masks.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>In the choir division of a major gospel event, held in New York in May 2025, Tia leads a group of 86 Japanese singers to victory; she tells about the significance of gospel music.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japan From Above: Up Close</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers explore the unique charms of Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo and the generational wisdom in providing high-quality seafood.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers shed light on the shortage of certified sign language interpreters in Japan due to hard exams and low pay.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Ukiyoe Edo-Life</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers shed light on pilgrims purifying themselves in a waterfall before continuing their journey to a sacred mountain.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Hometown Stories</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers follow a team of young novices learning on the job to care for a hot spring as the former caretaker is retiring.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Satoyama Kitchen Diary</title>
    <desc>Grandpa Makoto and Grandma Nobuko prepare easy-to-make, refreshing vegetable dishes to stay cool in the summer heat.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Japanology Plus</title>
    <desc>Peter Barakan meets Ziaul Karim, an agricultural scientist from Bangladesh, to learn more about his unique farming methods in Okayama.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813200000 +0000" stop="20260813201000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Century Signboards</title>
    <desc>Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years. As an increasing number of women are pursuing the craft, they create popular new designs.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813202000 +0000" stop="20260813203000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Seasonal Calendar</title>
    <desc>The nuns prepare yuzu pepper and yuzu miso on the day of Taisetsu and use pumpkin to make soup, noodles and flan on the day of Toji.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813203000 +0000" stop="20260813210000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan Railway Journal</title>
    <desc>The host reveals the redevelopment of the Joban Line, which was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813210000 +0000" stop="20260813211000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>Experts reveal the cutting-edge technology and techniques Japanese textile makers use to expand their business to new fields, from construction to healthcare.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <desc>The filmmakers interview drinkers and non-drinkers in Japan, including a couple who went sober and opened a no-alcohol bar.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Spiritual Explorers</title>
    <desc>Yuen Leung and Michael explore how izakaya serves as a sanctuary for socializing and enjoying food and drinks.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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  <programme channel="465327" start="20260813215500 +0000" stop="20260813220000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">One in Every Japanese</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers interview Japanese women who use matchmaking apps, including Manami, who uses multiple apps to find a perfect partner.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>Japan's disaster relief; Asia news; business and global current events.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">My Street Piano</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers place a piano in a park in Shimanto, a nature-rich town in Kochi Prefecture.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Core Kyoto</title>
    <desc>The filmmakers shed light on how the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture helps traditional industries overcome challenges by applying advanced technology and nurturing new talents.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
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    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Kyle Card explores Yumura's hot springs, Ojiro's hillside rice terraces, heritage Tajima beef and the Oriental White Stork wetlands of Toyooka.</desc>
    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Ramen Japan</title>
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    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Backstage Japan</title>
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    <date>2026-08-13</date>
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