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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Chatroom Japan</title>
    <desc>Chatroom Japan puts a spotlight on our diverse international community. We report on the issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Impacts: Climates Change the World</title>
    <desc>The US-Iran conflict led to what the IEA called the worst-ever energy crisis, and more power demand was predicted with the summer heat. How do the crisis and a surge in coal use affect climate change.</desc>
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    <title lang="zh">Enamel Factory</title>
    <desc>Reiji, Tsuyoshi, and Suchiko visit a factory making enamelware. Join us and discover the exacting techniques used to make this winsomely charming material, and why it's making a popular comeback.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">AIZU</title>
    <desc>Oyakuen, a garden in Aizu, teems with medicinal trees and plants. Their cultivation began with a domain lord's wish to save his people from disease. Watch the garden's beauty unfold in time-lapse.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life</title>
    <desc>The world's first robot fire brigade has been developed in Japan. See how these incredible robots equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires in areas that are inaccessible to humans.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Magical Japanese</title>
    <desc>The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode focuses on 'fumu,' meaning 'to step.' Explore the unique culture behind them.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921014000 +0000" stop="20260921014500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Easy Japanese</title>
    <desc>#39 I lost my wallet. To explain that you did something you didn't intend to, use the 'te' form of a verb, and add 'shite shimaimashita.' So, 'otosu' (to drop) becomes 'otoshite shimaimashita.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Culture Crossroads</title>
    <desc>Faced with eviction by a redevelopment project, the inhabitants of a Bangkok slum get help from Thai-born Prateep and her Japanese husband Tatsuya who've made supporting the residents their lifework.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Hello! NHK World-Japan</title>
    <desc>Design x Stories, a regular NHK World-Japan show, will be shown in Japanese from October 2, on NHK E. We introduce the programme, plus others popular in Japan, like 'Ramen Japan' and 'Japan Delish.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921021000 +0000" stop="20260921023000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Treasure Box Japan: Aichi</title>
    <desc>Nishio strives to be the city where traditional taiko drums resound the most profoundly in all Japan. Since 2009, a thousand drummers have gathered to play as one, all beginning with a single drummer.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921023000 +0000" stop="20260921030000 +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>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921030000 +0000" stop="20260921031000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921031000 +0000" stop="20260921032500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Treasure Box Japan: Aichi</title>
    <desc>Twice a year, Hagiwara shopping street hosts a rare chindon festival. Costumed performers come from across Japan to compete and parade through town, joined by folk dancers from other regions.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921041000 +0000" stop="20260921042500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921042500 +0000" stop="20260921043000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan Delish 5min.</title>
    <desc>Curry rice, 'one of Japan's most iconic national dishes. How did Jimbocho, Tokyo become a curry town?</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921043000 +0000" stop="20260921050000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Grand Sumo Highlights</title>
    <desc>NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 20, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921050000 +0000" stop="20260921051000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921051000 +0000" stop="20260921052500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>The miners of Iwami Ginzan worked in darkness, risking their lives for fortune and glory. The area once produced quantities of silver yet had little impact on the beauty of the surrounding mountains.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Nun's Cookbook</title>
    <desc>The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple teach us how to make shinoda rolls with taro stalks, a simple fall dish suitable for festive occasions.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921053000 +0000" stop="20260921055500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Enamel Factory</title>
    <desc>Reiji, Tsuyoshi, and Suchiko visit a factory making enamelware. Join us and discover the exacting techniques used to make this winsomely charming material, and why it's making a popular comeback.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921055500 +0000" stop="20260921060000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">AIZU</title>
    <desc>Oyakuen, a garden in Aizu, teems with medicinal trees and plants. Their cultivation began with a domain lord's wish to save his people from disease. Watch the garden's beauty unfold in time-lapse.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921060000 +0000" stop="20260921061000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921061000 +0000" stop="20260921062500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921062500 +0000" stop="20260921063000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Cookbook</title>
    <desc>The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make a simple fall treat that's both beautiful to look at and tasty to eat. Just boil edible chrysanthemums and serve with sweet vinegar.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921063000 +0000" stop="20260921064000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Magical Japanese</title>
    <desc>The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode focuses on 'fumu,' meaning 'to step.' Explore the unique culture behind them.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921064000 +0000" stop="20260921064500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Easy Japanese</title>
    <desc>#39 I lost my wallet. To explain that you did something you didn't intend to, use the 'te' form of a verb, and add 'shite shimaimashita.' So, 'otosu' (to drop) becomes 'otoshite shimaimashita.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921064500 +0000" stop="20260921070000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Culture Crossroads</title>
    <desc>Faced with eviction by a redevelopment project, the inhabitants of a Bangkok slum get help from Thai-born Prateep and her Japanese husband Tatsuya who've made supporting the residents their lifework.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921070000 +0000" stop="20260921071000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921071000 +0000" stop="20260921073000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921073000 +0000" stop="20260921080000 +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>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921080000 +0000" stop="20260921081000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921081000 +0000" stop="20260921082500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Treasure Box Japan: Aichi</title>
    <desc>Nishio strives to be the city where traditional taiko drums resound the most profoundly in all Japan. Since 2009, a thousand drummers have gathered to play as one, all beginning with a single drummer.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921082500 +0000" stop="20260921083000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan Delish 5min.</title>
    <desc>Curry rice, 'one of Japan's most iconic national dishes. How did Jimbocho, Tokyo become a curry town?</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921083000 +0000" stop="20260921090000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Grand Sumo Highlights</title>
    <desc>NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 20, Day 8 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921090000 +0000" stop="20260921091000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921091000 +0000" stop="20260921093000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921093000 +0000" stop="20260921100000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Journeys in Japan</title>
    <desc>Elisabeth Llopis explores Nishio (Aichi), a historic town that is one of Japan's largest producers of matcha.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921100000 +0000" stop="20260921101500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921101500 +0000" stop="20260921103000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921103000 +0000" stop="20260921105500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Enamel Factory</title>
    <desc>Reiji, Tsuyoshi, and Suchiko visit a factory making enamelware. Join us and discover the exacting techniques used to make this winsomely charming material, and why it's making a popular comeback.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921105500 +0000" stop="20260921110000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">AIZU</title>
    <desc>Oyakuen, a garden in Aizu, teems with medicinal trees and plants. Their cultivation began with a domain lord's wish to save his people from disease. Watch the garden's beauty unfold in time-lapse.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921110000 +0000" stop="20260921111500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>Participants of the Hyoge Festival clown around in fun, silly costumes. It originated as a sly way of thanking a local hero, who built reservoirs but was exiled in the 17th century.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Taniguchi Hirokazu won high praise for his work as choreographer and dance instructor on the 2025 film 'Kokuho,' which depicts the life of a Kabuki actor. How does he create dances that captivate.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921114300 +0000" stop="20260921120000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Culture Crossroads</title>
    <desc>Faced with eviction by a redevelopment project, the inhabitants of a Bangkok slum get help from Thai-born Prateep and her Japanese husband Tatsuya who've made supporting the residents their lifework.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921120000 +0000" stop="20260921121500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921121500 +0000" stop="20260921123000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921123000 +0000" stop="20260921130000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Dive in Nagoya</title>
    <desc>Nagoya is a major urban centre situated between Tokyo and Osaka. We marvel at the city's ultra-wide roads and grid-like layout and learn how its laid-back charm was shaped over the centuries.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921130000 +0000" stop="20260921131000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921131000 +0000" stop="20260921132500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Treasure Box Japan: Aichi</title>
    <desc>Nishio strives to be the city where traditional taiko drums resound the most profoundly in all Japan. Since 2009, a thousand drummers have gathered to play as one, all beginning with a single drummer.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921132500 +0000" stop="20260921133000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan Delish 5min.</title>
    <desc>Curry rice, 'one of Japan's most iconic national dishes. How did Jimbocho, Tokyo become a curry town?</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921133000 +0000" stop="20260921140000 +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>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921140000 +0000" stop="20260921141000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921141000 +0000" stop="20260921143000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921143000 +0000" stop="20260921150000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Medical Frontiers</title>
    <desc>Adult spinal deformity (ASD) can develop due to age-related muscle loss or osteoporosis. We introduce ways to improve ASD through exercise therapy and explore AI-based efforts for early detection.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921150000 +0000" stop="20260921151000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921151000 +0000" stop="20260921153000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>The miners of Iwami Ginzan worked in darkness, risking their lives for fortune and glory. The area once produced quantities of silver yet had little impact on the beauty of the surrounding mountains.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921153000 +0000" stop="20260921155500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Enamel Factory</title>
    <desc>Reiji, Tsuyoshi, and Suchiko visit a factory making enamelware. Join us and discover the exacting techniques used to make this winsomely charming material, and why it's making a popular comeback.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921155500 +0000" stop="20260921160000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">AIZU</title>
    <desc>Oyakuen, a garden in Aizu, teems with medicinal trees and plants. Their cultivation began with a domain lord's wish to save his people from disease. Watch the garden's beauty unfold in time-lapse.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921160000 +0000" stop="20260921161000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921161000 +0000" stop="20260921163000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921163000 +0000" stop="20260921170000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Grand Sumo Highlights</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 21, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921170000 +0000" stop="20260921171000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921171000 +0000" stop="20260921173000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921173000 +0000" stop="20260921174000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Magical Japanese</title>
    <desc>The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode focuses on 'fumu,' meaning 'to step.' Explore the unique culture behind them.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921174000 +0000" stop="20260921174500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Easy Japanese</title>
    <desc>#39 I lost my wallet. To explain that you did something you didn't intend to, use the 'te' form of a verb, and add 'shite shimaimashita.' So, 'otosu' (to drop) becomes 'otoshite shimaimashita.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921174500 +0000" stop="20260921180000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Culture Crossroads</title>
    <desc>Faced with eviction by a redevelopment project, the inhabitants of a Bangkok slum get help from Thai-born Prateep and her Japanese husband Tatsuya who've made supporting the residents their lifework.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921180000 +0000" stop="20260921181000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921181000 +0000" stop="20260921182500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Treasure Box Japan: Aichi</title>
    <desc>Nishio strives to be the city where traditional taiko drums resound the most profoundly in all Japan. Since 2009, a thousand drummers have gathered to play as one, all beginning with a single drummer.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921182500 +0000" stop="20260921182800 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Masterpieces of Tsutaju</title>
    <desc>This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921182800 +0000" stop="20260921184300 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Taniguchi Hirokazu won high praise for his work as choreographer and dance instructor on the 2025 film 'Kokuho,' which depicts the life of a Kabuki actor. How does he create dances that captivate.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921184300 +0000" stop="20260921190000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Living Through Fire</title>
    <desc>Tokyo's oldest izakaya, with its traditional fare and lucky cats, surviving war and pandemic, has been a place to feel at ease for over 100 years.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921190000 +0000" stop="20260921193000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Today's Close-Up</title>
    <desc>A powerful earthquake has left many communities in Kumamoto Prefecture struggling to rebuild. We follow a family over the course of a month as it tries to stick together amid various challenges.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921193000 +0000" stop="20260921200000 +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>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921200000 +0000" stop="20260921201500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921201500 +0000" stop="20260921202500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>Sawara Taisai looks back 300 years to a time when the town of Sawara was a vibrant cultural centre. Large, elaborately decorated floats are paraded through the streets.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921202500 +0000" stop="20260921203000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Treasure Box Japan: Aichi</title>
    <desc>Twice a year, Hagiwara shopping street hosts a rare chindon festival. Costumed performers come from across Japan to compete and parade through town, joined by folk dancers from other regions.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921203000 +0000" stop="20260921210000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Medical Frontiers</title>
    <desc>Adult spinal deformity (ASD) can develop due to age-related muscle loss or osteoporosis. We introduce ways to improve ASD through exercise therapy and explore AI-based efforts for early detection.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921210000 +0000" stop="20260921211500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921211500 +0000" stop="20260921212500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921212500 +0000" stop="20260921213000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Masterpieces of Tsutaju</title>
    <desc>This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921213000 +0000" stop="20260921214500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Bosai: Science That Can Save Your Life</title>
    <desc>The world's first robot fire brigade has been developed in Japan. See how these incredible robots equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires in areas that are inaccessible to humans.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921214500 +0000" stop="20260921215500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Impacts: Climates Change the World</title>
    <desc>The US-Iran conflict led to what the IEA called the worst-ever energy crisis, and more power demand was predicted with the summer heat. How do the crisis and a surge in coal use affect climate change.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921215500 +0000" stop="20260921220000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">AIZU</title>
    <desc>With their warm light and bright, colourful designs, Aizu's hand-painted candles are 'flowers that never fade,' bringing comfort through long winters. Experience the glow in time-lapse.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921220000 +0000" stop="20260921221500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921221500 +0000" stop="20260921222500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>Participants of the Hyoge Festival clown around in fun, silly costumes. It originated as a sly way of thanking a local hero, who built reservoirs but was exiled in the 17th century.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921222500 +0000" stop="20260921223000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Cookbook</title>
    <desc>The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple teach us how to make shinoda rolls with taro stalks, a simple fall dish suitable for festive occasions.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921223000 +0000" stop="20260921224000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Magical Japanese</title>
    <desc>The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode focuses on 'fumu,' meaning 'to step.' Explore the unique culture behind them.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921224000 +0000" stop="20260921224500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Easy Japanese</title>
    <desc>#39 I lost my wallet. To explain that you did something you didn't intend to, use the 'te' form of a verb, and add 'shite shimaimashita.' So, 'otosu' (to drop) becomes 'otoshite shimaimashita.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921224500 +0000" stop="20260921225500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Culture Crossroads</title>
    <desc>Faced with eviction by a redevelopment project, the inhabitants of a Bangkok slum get help from Thai-born Prateep and her Japanese husband Tatsuya who've made supporting the residents their lifework.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921225500 +0000" stop="20260921230000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Hello! NHK World-Japan</title>
    <desc>Design x Stories, a regular NHK World-Japan show, will be shown in Japanese from October 2, on NHK E. We introduce the programme, plus others popular in Japan, like 'Ramen Japan' and 'Japan Delish.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921230000 +0000" stop="20260921231500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921231500 +0000" stop="20260921232500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921232500 +0000" stop="20260921233000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Japan Delish 5min.</title>
    <desc>Curry rice, 'one of Japan's most iconic national dishes. How did Jimbocho, Tokyo become a curry town?</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921233000 +0000" stop="20260921235700 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Grand Sumo Highlights</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 21, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260921235700 +0000" stop="20260922000000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Sumopedia</title>
    <desc>Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-21</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922000000 +0000" stop="20260922001500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922001500 +0000" stop="20260922002500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>Sawara Taisai looks back 300 years to a time when the town of Sawara was a vibrant cultural centre. Large, elaborately decorated floats are paraded through the streets.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922002500 +0000" stop="20260922003000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Cookbook</title>
    <desc>The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make a simple fall treat that's both beautiful to look at and tasty to eat. Just boil edible chrysanthemums and serve with sweet vinegar.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922003000 +0000" stop="20260922010000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Journeys in Japan</title>
    <desc>Architect James Lambiasi trains his eye on Nagoya, the old castle town that flourished as a modern industrial hub from the 19th century. He traces the city's history through its architecture.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922010000 +0000" stop="20260922011500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922011500 +0000" stop="20260922013000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922013000 +0000" stop="20260922020000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Dining with the Chef</title>
    <desc>Wasabi isn't just for sushi! Add its spicy kick and fresh aroma to everyday dishes. Chef Rika introduces two recipes: salad with wasabi dressing, and pasta with wasabi butter soy sauce.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922020000 +0000" stop="20260922021000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922021000 +0000" stop="20260922022500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922022500 +0000" stop="20260922023000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Cookbook</title>
    <desc>The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make sesame-covered taro dumplings. Simply mash up boiled taro, add cheese, sprinkle with sesame, and deep fry for some tasty autumn goodness.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922023000 +0000" stop="20260922030000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Document 72 Hours</title>
    <desc>Tokyo's Akihabara is a hub of maid cafe culture. Once catering mainly to male customers, these cafes now also attract women and families. For three days, we went inside to explore one cafe's appeal.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922030000 +0000" stop="20260922031000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922031000 +0000" stop="20260922032500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922032500 +0000" stop="20260922033000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Cookbook</title>
    <desc>The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make shiba-zuke pickles. Cucumbers, myoga, and a little bit of ume vinegar make the perfect side dish to go with newly harvested rice.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922033000 +0000" stop="20260922040000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Medical Frontiers</title>
    <desc>Adult spinal deformity (ASD) can develop due to age-related muscle loss or osteoporosis. We introduce ways to improve ASD through exercise therapy and explore AI-based efforts for early detection.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922040000 +0000" stop="20260922041000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922041000 +0000" stop="20260922042000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>Gataine Odori is a dance that depicts exhausting land reclamation work carried out in Omuta in the 19th century. A group of elderly women teach the dance to schoolchildren, and keep the story alive.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922042000 +0000" stop="20260922042500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">On the Wings 5min.</title>
    <desc>Journey through the air on virtual excursions from Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan. This time it's New Ishigaki Airport; islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000ft.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922042500 +0000" stop="20260922043000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Masterpieces of Tsutaju</title>
    <desc>This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922043000 +0000" stop="20260922050000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Grand Sumo Highlights</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 21, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922050000 +0000" stop="20260922051000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922051000 +0000" stop="20260922051700 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Treasure Box Japan: Aichi</title>
    <desc>The Iwaya Kannon is unveiled just once every 17 years. For a thousand years it has watched over the town and offerings are still brought each day. Watch the lead-up, culminating in the auspicious day.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922051700 +0000" stop="20260922052700 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922052700 +0000" stop="20260922053000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Cookbook</title>
    <desc>The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple teach us how to make gohei-mochi rice cakes. Wrap rice around cedar sticks and grill over charcoal. Spread homemade miso and enjoy the savoury taste of autumn.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922053000 +0000" stop="20260922060000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Journeys in Japan</title>
    <desc>Architect James Lambiasi trains his eye on Nagoya, the old castle town that flourished as a modern industrial hub from the 19th century. He traces the city's history through its architecture.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922060000 +0000" stop="20260922061000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922061000 +0000" stop="20260922062000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>Kagura is a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago. Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture has a hall dedicated to year-round kagura performances, and 22 kagura troupes.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922062000 +0000" stop="20260922063000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">On the Wings 5min.</title>
    <desc>Fly over northern Japan in autumn on a plane! Hop onboard a flight from Tokyo to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, and see the beautiful mountains in full autumnal foliage from 40,000 feet in the air.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922063000 +0000" stop="20260922070000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Dining with the Chef</title>
    <desc>Wasabi isn't just for sushi! Add its spicy kick and fresh aroma to everyday dishes. Chef Rika introduces two recipes: salad with wasabi dressing, and pasta with wasabi butter soy sauce.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922070000 +0000" stop="20260922071000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922071000 +0000" stop="20260922073000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922073000 +0000" stop="20260922080000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Document 72 Hours</title>
    <desc>Tokyo's Akihabara is a hub of maid cafe culture. Once catering mainly to male customers, these cafes now also attract women and families. For three days, we went inside to explore one cafe's appeal.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922080000 +0000" stop="20260922081000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
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    <title lang="zh">My Street Piano</title>
    <desc>During Shizuoka's annual Daidogei World Cup, a piano is set up on a shopping street where passersby stop to play from the heart.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922083000 +0000" stop="20260922090000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Grand Sumo Highlights</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 21, Day 9 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922090000 +0000" stop="20260922091000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922091000 +0000" stop="20260922093000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Time-Lapse Journey</title>
    <desc>Experience the fascinating sights of the airports and transport hubs which connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922093000 +0000" stop="20260922100000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Medical Frontiers</title>
    <desc>Adult spinal deformity (ASD) can develop due to age-related muscle loss or osteoporosis. We introduce ways to improve ASD through exercise therapy and explore AI-based efforts for early detection.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922100000 +0000" stop="20260922101500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922101500 +0000" stop="20260922102200 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Treasure Box Japan: Aichi</title>
    <desc>The Iwaya Kannon is unveiled just once every 17 years. For a thousand years it has watched over the town and offerings are still brought each day. Watch the lead-up, culminating in the auspicious day.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922102200 +0000" stop="20260922103000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">On the Wings 5min.</title>
    <desc>Journey through the air on virtual excursions from Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan. This time it's New Ishigaki Airport; islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000ft.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922103000 +0000" stop="20260922110000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Biz Stream</title>
    <desc>This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922110000 +0000" stop="20260922111500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922111500 +0000" stop="20260922112800 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922112800 +0000" stop="20260922114300 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Okuizumi Kazuya heads Yamagata Prefecture's Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium, which has the world's largest number of jellyfish species on display. He talks about his work and passion for jellyfish.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922114300 +0000" stop="20260922115500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Magical Japanese</title>
    <desc>The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode focuses on 'fumu,' meaning 'to step.' Explore the unique culture behind them.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922115500 +0000" stop="20260922120000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Easy Japanese</title>
    <desc>#39 I lost my wallet. To explain that you did something you didn't intend to, use the 'te' form of a verb, and add 'shite shimaimashita.' So, 'otosu' (to drop) becomes 'otoshite shimaimashita.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922120000 +0000" stop="20260922121500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922121500 +0000" stop="20260922123000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>Gataine Odori is a dance that depicts exhausting land reclamation work carried out in Omuta in the 19th century. A group of elderly women teach the dance to schoolchildren, and keep the story alive.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922123000 +0000" stop="20260922130000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Dining with the Chef</title>
    <desc>Wasabi isn't just for sushi! Add its spicy kick and fresh aroma to everyday dishes. Chef Rika introduces two recipes: salad with wasabi dressing, and pasta with wasabi butter soy sauce.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922130000 +0000" stop="20260922131000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922131000 +0000" stop="20260922133000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">My Street Piano</title>
    <desc>During Shizuoka's annual Daidogei World Cup, a piano is set up on a shopping street where passersby stop to play from the heart.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922133000 +0000" stop="20260922140000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Document 72 Hours</title>
    <desc>Tokyo's Akihabara is a hub of maid cafe culture. Once catering mainly to male customers, these cafes now also attract women and families. For three days, we went inside to explore one cafe's appeal.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922140000 +0000" stop="20260922141000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922141000 +0000" stop="20260922141700 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Treasure Box Japan: Aichi</title>
    <desc>The Iwaya Kannon is unveiled just once every 17 years. For a thousand years it has watched over the town and offerings are still brought each day. Watch the lead-up, culminating in the auspicious day.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922141700 +0000" stop="20260922143000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922143000 +0000" stop="20260922150000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Science View</title>
    <desc>Toji is a traditional Japanese practice of an extended stay at a hot spring to restore body and mind. Find out how hot springs may benefit our health.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922150000 +0000" stop="20260922151000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922151000 +0000" stop="20260922153000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Cinematic Journey</title>
    <desc>Join our explorers as they pursue the cinematic beauty of Japan. Kyle Card hikes the newly designated long trail around majestic Mt. Fuji and discovers its secrets.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922153000 +0000" stop="20260922160000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Journeys in Japan</title>
    <desc>Architect James Lambiasi trains his eye on Nagoya, the old castle town that flourished as a modern industrial hub from the 19th century. He traces the city's history through its architecture.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922160000 +0000" stop="20260922161000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922161000 +0000" stop="20260922163000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Time-Lapse Journey</title>
    <desc>Experience the fascinating sights of the airports and transport hubs which connect Japan with the world. Time-lapse photography will show you how these places bustle with activity around the clock.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922163000 +0000" stop="20260922170000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Grand Sumo Highlights</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 22, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922170000 +0000" stop="20260922171000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922171000 +0000" stop="20260922173000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922173000 +0000" stop="20260922180000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Dining with the Chef</title>
    <desc>Wasabi isn't just for sushi! Add its spicy kick and fresh aroma to everyday dishes. Chef Rika introduces two recipes: salad with wasabi dressing, and pasta with wasabi butter soy sauce.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922180000 +0000" stop="20260922181000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922181000 +0000" stop="20260922182000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>Kagura is a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago. Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture has a hall dedicated to year-round kagura performances, and 22 kagura troupes.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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    <title lang="zh">On the Wings 5min.</title>
    <desc>Fly over northern Japan in autumn on a plane! Hop onboard a flight from Tokyo to New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, and see the beautiful mountains in full autumnal foliage from 40,000 feet in the air.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Direct Talk</title>
    <desc>Okuizumi Kazuya heads Yamagata Prefecture's Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium, which has the world's largest number of jellyfish species on display. He talks about his work and passion for jellyfish.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922184300 +0000" stop="20260922185500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Brown Gold</title>
    <desc>Using traditional wooden barrels, a soy sauce brewer developed its own original flavour, breathing new life into the world of Japanese soy sauce.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922185500 +0000" stop="20260922190000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Ukiyo-e Edo-Life</title>
    <desc>Caught in an evening shower, Edo townspeople scramble across a bridge in search of shelter. On the river beyond, a lone figure steers his boat, unfazed by the rain. What is his destination.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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    <title lang="zh">Today's Close-Up</title>
    <desc>In Japan, Buddhist temple land has become the target of profiteers. Many temples in financial difficulty are being sold off, leading to cases where graves and entrusted remains are going missing.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922193000 +0000" stop="20260922200000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Document 72 Hours</title>
    <desc>Tokyo's Akihabara is a hub of maid cafe culture. Once catering mainly to male customers, these cafes now also attract women and families. For three days, we went inside to explore one cafe's appeal.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922200000 +0000" stop="20260922201500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922201500 +0000" stop="20260922202200 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Treasure Box Japan: Aichi</title>
    <desc>The Iwaya Kannon is unveiled just once every 17 years. For a thousand years it has watched over the town and offerings are still brought each day. Watch the lead-up, culminating in the auspicious day.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922202200 +0000" stop="20260922202700 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">On the Wings 5min.</title>
    <desc>Journey through the air on virtual excursions from Tokyo Haneda to regional airports all over Japan. This time it's New Ishigaki Airport; islands in an emerald sea from over 40,000ft.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922202700 +0000" stop="20260922203000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Cookbook</title>
    <desc>The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple teach us how to make gohei-mochi rice cakes. Wrap rice around cedar sticks and grill over charcoal. Spread homemade miso and enjoy the savoury taste of autumn.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922203000 +0000" stop="20260922210000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Science View</title>
    <desc>Toji is a traditional Japanese practice of an extended stay at a hot spring to restore body and mind. Find out how hot springs may benefit our health.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922210000 +0000" stop="20260922211500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922211500 +0000" stop="20260922212500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Herbal Symphony</title>
    <desc>In Uda, discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden, where the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule, a sanctuary of the local culture and history.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922212500 +0000" stop="20260922213000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The Masterpieces of Tsutaju</title>
    <desc>This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period. This episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922213000 +0000" stop="20260922220000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Journeys in Japan</title>
    <desc>Architect James Lambiasi trains his eye on Nagoya, the old castle town that flourished as a modern industrial hub from the 19th century. He traces the city's history through its architecture.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922220000 +0000" stop="20260922221500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922221500 +0000" stop="20260922222500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan</title>
    <desc>Gataine Odori is a dance that depicts exhausting land reclamation work carried out in Omuta in the 19th century. A group of elderly women teach the dance to schoolchildren, and keep the story alive.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922222500 +0000" stop="20260922223000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Nun's Cookbook</title>
    <desc>The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make sesame-covered taro dumplings. Simply mash up boiled taro, add cheese, sprinkle with sesame, and deep fry for some tasty autumn goodness.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922223000 +0000" stop="20260922230000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Dining with the Chef</title>
    <desc>Wasabi isn't just for sushi! Add its spicy kick and fresh aroma to everyday dishes. Chef Rika introduces two recipes: salad with wasabi dressing, and pasta with wasabi butter soy sauce.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922230000 +0000" stop="20260922231500 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922231500 +0000" stop="20260922233000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">The World Heritage Sites in Japan</title>
    <desc>From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and the beauty of nature.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922233000 +0000" stop="20260922235700 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Grand Sumo Highlights</title>
    <desc>NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe. Today the show features all top-division bouts from September 22, Day 10 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
  </programme>
  <programme channel="9430" start="20260922235700 +0000" stop="20260923000000 +0000">
    <title lang="zh">Sumopedia</title>
    <desc>Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-22</date>
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    <title lang="zh">NHK Newsline</title>
    <desc>NHK Newsline brings you up to date with the latest from Japan, Asia and around the world. Our team covers breaking news and major developments, with trusted anchors to tie it all together.</desc>
    <date>2026-09-23</date>
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