NHK World TV HD

NHK World TV HD is an English-language news and information channel available to viewers in Italy. Its programming focuses on current events from Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region, including news bulletins, documentary features, and cultural reports. The channel also covers topics such as technology, business, and international relations, with an emphasis on providing a Japanese perspective on global affairs. Viewers in Italy can access the channel via satellite platforms and some local cable providers.

The channel broadcasts 24 hours a day, with a regular cycle of news updates and pre-recorded segments. Programs are presented in English, with some content also available in other languages through subtitles or alternate audio tracks. In addition to live broadcasts, NHK World TV HD offers on-demand streaming through its website and mobile applications, allowing viewers to watch recent programs at their convenience. The channel does not carry commercial advertising, relying instead on public funding from Japan’s national broadcaster.

TV Guide

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00:00 - 00:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

00:30 - 01:00

Japan Railway Journal

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Viaggi

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

01:00 - 01:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

01:30 - 02:00

Today's Close-Up

Mondo e Tendenze, Attualita

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

02:00 - 02:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

02:30 - 02:57

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sport, Wrestling

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

02:57 - 03:00

Sumopedia

Sport, Wrestling

'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.

03:00 - 03:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

03:30 - 04:00

Core Kyoto

Mondo e Tendenze, Storia

Carbon-fibre and glass-fibre textiles hold potential for a sustainable society, textile art boasts photographic and delicate expression, and artisans weaving with their nails create future prospects.

04:00 - 04:28

Newsroom Tokyo

Informazione, Notiziario

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

04:28 - 04:43

Direct Talk

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

04:43 - 04:55

NHK World Selection

Altri Programmi, Eventi Speciali

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

04:55 - 05:00

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life

Mondo e Tendenze, Arte e Cultura

Off to Go Bathing: A mother and daughter brave the rain to visit their local bathhouse - in the process, we learn that regular bathing was an essential part of life for townspeople.

05:00 - 05:27

Hometown Stories

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura

More than a decade after the Great East Japan Earthquake, two women who lost their daughters ask a painter to portray them as grown-ups - will the portraits bring solace to the bereaved families?

05:27 - 05:30

Satoyama Kitchen

Mondo e Tendenze, Cucina

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.

05:30 - 06:00

Japanology Plus

Mondo e Tendenze, Arte e Cultura

Japan's many vacant homes are being used as investments, hotel rooms, and opportunities for creative renovation - we discover ways to reimagine properties that were once regarded as almost worthless.

06:00 - 06:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

06:30 - 07:00

Japan Railway Journal

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Viaggi

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

07:00 - 07:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

07:30 - 08:00

Today's Close-Up

Mondo e Tendenze, Attualita

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

08:00 - 08:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

08:30 - 09:00

Core Kyoto

Mondo e Tendenze, Storia

Carbon-fibre and glass-fibre textiles hold potential for a sustainable society, textile art boasts photographic and delicate expression, and artisans weaving with their nails create future prospects.

09:00 - 09:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

09:30 - 09:57

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sport, Wrestling

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

09:57 - 10:00

Sumopedia

Sport, Wrestling

10:00 - 10:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

10:30 - 11:00

Today's Close-Up

Mondo e Tendenze, Attualita

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

11:00 - 11:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

11:30 - 12:00

Asia Insight

Mondo e Tendenze, Societa

As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan province - which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee - are developing a unique speciality coffee brand using their local customs.

12:00 - 12:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

12:30 - 13:00

NHK World Selection

Altri Programmi, Eventi Speciali

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

13:00 - 13:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

13:30 - 14:00

Japan Railway Journal

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Viaggi

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

14:00 - 14:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

14:30 - 14:57

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sport, Wrestling

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

14:57 - 15:00

Sumopedia

Sport, Wrestling

15:00 - 15:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

15:30 - 16:00

Today's Close-Up

Mondo e Tendenze, Attualita

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

16:00 - 16:30

Newsline Asia 24

Informazione, Regioni

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

16:30 - 17:00

Asia Insight

Mondo e Tendenze, Societa

As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan province - which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee - are developing a unique speciality coffee brand using their local customs.

17:00 - 17:30

Newsline Asia 24

Informazione, Regioni

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

17:30 - 18:00

NHK World Selection

Altri Programmi, Eventi Speciali

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

18:00 - 18:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

18:30 - 18:57

Grand Sumo Highlights

Sport, Wrestling

As interest in sumo grows worldwide, daily coverage of the highlights of all 6 annual tournaments in Japan is about to take off on NHK World TV.

18:57 - 19:00

Sumopedia

Sport, Wrestling

19:00 - 19:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

19:30 - 20:00

Japan Railway Journal

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Viaggi

Go behind the scenes of Japan's amazing railways! Interesting facts, new technologies, expert tips plus where to go, how to get there and more!

20:00 - 20:30

NHK News 7

Informazione, Notiziario

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

20:30 - 21:00

Today's Close-Up

Mondo e Tendenze, Attualita

Dig deeper into current affairs with cutting-edge information and critical analysis on important issues confronting Japanese lives.

21:00 - 21:28

Newsroom Tokyo

Informazione, Notiziario

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

21:28 - 21:43

Direct Talk

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

21:43 - 21:55

Impacts: Climates Change the World

Mondo e Tendenze, Natura

The entire Earth is affected by climate change occurring with a greater speed and scale than ever before - this programme uses scientific data and the latest findings to raise awareness on its impact.

21:55 - 22:00

Chatroom Japan

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura

German urbanist Chris Dimmer focuses on the community-building potential of Japan's public bathhouses (sento) - he hopes that people living alone can rediscover the value of these bathhouses.

22:00 - 22:30

Newsroom Tokyo

Informazione, Notiziario

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

22:30 - 23:00

Asia Insight

Mondo e Tendenze, Societa

As the coffee market in China rapidly grows, ethnic minorities in Yunnan province - which makes 98% of all Chinese coffee - are developing a unique speciality coffee brand using their local customs.

23:00 - 23:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

23:30 - 00:00

NHK World Selection

Altri Programmi, Eventi Speciali

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.