NHK World TV HD
Italy
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.
Schedule
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
Ethical Every Day
Mondo e Tendenze, Societa
Traditional Japanese crafts combine natural materials and age-old techniques. Mass-produced goods have led to less demand, but now a new generation is crafting ethically for modern consumers.
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
Backstage Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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 - 03:00
Core Kyoto
Mondo e Tendenze, Storia
One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalization of the city and its cultural activities. Get an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town.
03:00 - 03:28
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.
03:28 - 03:43
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.
03:43 - 03:48
On the Wings 5min.
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Viaggi
Fly high from Shizuoka Airport - the nearest airport to Mount Fuji - as breathtaking window views and special cockpit footage await!
03:48 - 03:55
National Parks of Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Natura
Towada: Towada-Hachimantai National Park comprises the nature-rich Oirase-Keiryu, the crystal-clear Lake Towada, and the lush marshlands of Mount Hachimantai - it presents nature in its many forms.
03:55 - 04:00
Ukiyo-e Edo-Life
Mondo e Tendenze, Arte e Cultura
Late Summer Fun: Summer is winding down and the streets by Edo Bay are filled with professional entertainers, food sellers and revellers - it's getting late, but this party is just getting started...
04:00 - 04:27
Hometown Stories
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura
Stories about people, stories about life - intimate portraits of people from around Japan, each leading diverse lives while enriching the lives of others.
04:27 - 04:30
Satoyama Kitchen
Mondo e Tendenze, Cucina
Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.
04:30 - 05:00
Japanology Plus
Mondo e Tendenze, Arte e Cultura
Deep dives into cultural phenomena with Peter Barakan, a bilingual British broadcaster based in Japan since 1974 - Peter discovers something new about Japan in every episode.
05:00 - 05:30
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.
05:30 - 06:00
Japan Railway Journal
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Viaggi
Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises.
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
Ethical Every Day
Mondo e Tendenze, Societa
Traditional Japanese crafts combine natural materials and age-old techniques. Mass-produced goods have led to less demand, but now a new generation is crafting ethically for modern consumers.
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
Core Kyoto
Mondo e Tendenze, Storia
One tenth of Kyoto's population is university students: the driving force behind the revitalization of the city and its cultural activities. Get an alternative glimpse of Kyoto as a student town.
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
Backstage Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura
A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.
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 - 09:55
A Final Lesson
Mondo e Tendenze, Storia
What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.
09:55 - 10:00
1/30: People With Mental Illness
Informazione, Notiziario
1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.
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
Asia Insight
Mondo e Tendenze, Societa
An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.
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
Trailblazers
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine
Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.
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
Japan Railway Journal
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Viaggi
Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises.
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
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.
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 - 14:55
A Final Lesson
Mondo e Tendenze, Storia
What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.
14:55 - 15:00
1/30: People With Mental Illness
Informazione, Notiziario
1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.
15:00 - 15:30
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.
15:30 - 16:00
Asia Insight
Mondo e Tendenze, Societa
An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.
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
Trailblazers
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine
Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.
17:00 - 17:30
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.
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 - 19:00
Japan Railway Journal
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Viaggi
Choshi Electric Railway in Chiba Prefecture posted its first loss in four years, as reported in June 2025. See the company's plans to survive this time, following its previous triumphs over crises.
19:00 - 19:30
NHK News 7
Informazione, Notiziario
An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.
19:30 - 19:55
A Final Lesson
Mondo e Tendenze, Storia
What if this was the final lesson you would ever teach? Atomic bomb survivor and former teacher Kajiya Fumiaki prepares one last lesson for the children of an Osaka elementary school.
19:55 - 20:00
1/30: People With Mental Illness
Informazione, Notiziario
1 in 30 Japanese suffer from mental illness. We follow a woman who finds it hard to do simple tasks due to her illness, as she goes to rehabilitation for returning to work.
20:00 - 20:28
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.
20:28 - 20:43
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.
20:43 - 20:55
48,000 Species Facing the Risk
Mondo e Tendenze, Natura
The IUCN lists 48,646 species facing extinction, a figure that has more than quadrupled in 25 years and been accelerated by climate change - has the 'Sixth Mass Extinction' begun?
20:55 - 21:00
Chatroom Japan
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura
Maminata Ouandaogo's passion for African hairstyles has helped hundreds in Japan with their natural hair, but she says social pressure outside her salon keeps some people from embracing it.
21:00 - 21:30
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.
21:30 - 22:00
Asia Insight
Mondo e Tendenze, Societa
An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.
22:00 - 22:30
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.
22:30 - 23:00
Trailblazers
Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine
Hatoba Shoryu and his son, Yoho, are artisans who hand-paint kamon or family crests onto kimono. Combining classic designs with digital technology, they are creating new artistic expressions.
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
Design X Stories
Mondo e Tendenze, Moda
Crafts, fashion, products, buildings and food: explore a diverse range of Japanese designs and the ideas and values of their creators as our presenters visit designers at work to reveal new stories.