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

Yesterday Today Tomorrow 29 Oct 30 Oct

00:00 - 00:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

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.

00:30 - 01:00

Backstage Japan

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura

Journey with us across Tokyo Bay through a massive work of tunnel and bridge engineering, and discover the many systems designed to keep travellers safe at all times.

01:00 - 01:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

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.

01:30 - 02:00

Core Kyoto

Mondo e Tendenze, Storia

Born from a desire to preserve floral beauty for eternity, artificial flowers have been used for over a millennium in Kyoto by the imperial court, Buddhist temples, and the traditional arts.

02:00 - 02:28

Newsroom Tokyo

Informazione, Notiziario

Newsroom Tokyo dives deeper into the day's news with insight and analysis, from the perspective of Japan and the rest of Asia. We put a spotlight on what you need to know to understand the issues.

02:28 - 02:43

Direct Talk

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine

Sato Yasuhiro coaches top snowboarders of many nationalities. Some of them took gold at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The coach explains how snowboarding can make the world a better place.

02:43 - 02:55

Hall of Laughter

Mondo e Tendenze, Societa

An entertainment hall home to rakugo comic stories and more for over 100 years. A place to relax and forget your cares, food and drink are welcome.

02:55 - 03:00

Ukiyo-e Edo-Life

Mondo e Tendenze, Arte e Cultura

We visit an Edo-style open-air teahouse, where the townspeople enjoyed refreshments, conversation, and the company of exotic birds. For them, these outings were about more than a good time.

03:00 - 03:27

Hometown Stories

Mondo e Tendenze, Magazine Cultura

Ike-san is a small nursing care facility in Ehime Prefecture. Founder Ikeuchi Daisuke considers the residents and visitors his family. But what does being part of such an unusual family mean?

03:27 - 03:30

Easy Japanese

Altri Programmi, Educational

#42 I'm going to give them to Yuuki-san. / To explain what you intend to do, say a verb followed by "tsumori desu." So "watasu" (to give) becomes "watasu tsumori desu.

03:30 - 04:00

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. Each time, Peter himself discovers something new about Japan.

04:00 - 04:30

NHK Newsline

Informazione, Notiziario

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.

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