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

Yesterday Today Tomorrow 14 May 15 May

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

Medical Frontiers

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Scienza

From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.

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 - 01:55

The Factory Wonders

Mondo e Tendenze, Documentario

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

01:55 - 02:00

Time-Lapse Japan

Mondo e Tendenze, Avventura

The Kii Mountains are home to dynamic landscapes formed by a volcanic eruption 14 million years ago. Through beautiful time-lapse footage, we show the area's rock formations and rich ecosystem.

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 - 03:40

Magical Japanese

Altri Programmi, Educational

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to mud. Explore the unique culture behind them.

03:40 - 03:45

Easy Japanese

Altri Programmi, Educational

#20 Please don't put wasabi in. / To ask someone not to put something in your food or drink, say the name of the item, the particle 'wa', and finally 'irenaide kudasai'.

03:45 - 03:55

Culture Crossroads

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura

As a series in Culture Crossroads, Bosai Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn what happens when a volcano erupts and how we should be prepared.

03:55 - 04:00

Hello! NHK World-Japan

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Clam-Digging at the Beach in Style: It's spring and a group of young men and women are at the beach for some recreational clam-digging - the sea breeze mixes with the smell of freshly-cooked seafood.

05:00 - 05:30

NHK World Selection

Altri Programmi, Eventi Speciali

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

05:30 - 06:00

Seasoning the Seasons

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

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

Medical Frontiers

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Scienza

From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.

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 - 07:45

Bosai: Science That Can Save...

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Scienza

What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons - find out how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

07:45 - 07:55

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.

07:55 - 08:00

Time-Lapse Japan

Mondo e Tendenze, Avventura

A 700-year-old hot spring, Shirabu Onsen, is maintained via daily trips up the slopes of the 2,000-meter mountain where it sits. See the hot spring's guardian at work, in gorgeous time-lapse footage.

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 - 08:40

Magical Japanese

Altri Programmi, Educational

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture. This episode looks at words related to mud. Explore the unique culture behind them.

08:40 - 08:45

Easy Japanese

Altri Programmi, Educational

#20 Please don't put wasabi in. / To ask someone not to put something in your food or drink, say the name of the item, the particle 'wa', and finally 'irenaide kudasai'.

08:45 - 08:55

Culture Crossroads

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura

As a series in Culture Crossroads, Bosai Be Prepared provides practical knowledge to save life from natural disaster. Today, we learn what happens when a volcano erupts and how we should be prepared.

08:55 - 09:00

Hello! NHK World-Japan

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

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

Journeys in Japan

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Viaggi

Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

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

Dining with the Chef

Mondo e Tendenze, Cucina

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

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

Document 72 Hours

Mondo e Tendenze, Popoli

This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

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

Medical Frontiers

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Scienza

From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.

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

Journeys in Japan

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Viaggi

Explore a different side of Japan by meeting the locals and discovering traditions and cultures not usually found in guidebooks!

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

Dining with the Chef

Mondo e Tendenze, Cucina

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

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

Document 72 Hours

Mondo e Tendenze, Popoli

This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.

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 - 22:00

Medical Frontiers

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Scienza

From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.

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

Dining with the Chef

Mondo e Tendenze, Cucina

Traditional techniques and resourceful recipes as Chefs Saito and Rika present their unique approaches to cooking delicious Japanese food!

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

Document 72 Hours

Mondo e Tendenze, Popoli

This is an unusual series that explores human dramas through chance encounters with ordinary people at selected locations.