NHK World

NHK World
Launched	April 1, 1998 (as NHK World TV) July 23, 2006 to December 6, 2009 (current format)
Owned by	NHK
Picture format	1080i (HDTV) 480p (SDTV)
Slogan	Your Eye on Asia
Country	Japan
Language	Japanese, English
Broadcast area	Worldwide
Website	www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld
Availability
Terrestrial
District of Columbia (MHz Networks)	Channel 30.2
Los Angeles (KSCI)	Channel 18.2
Philadelphia (WYBE)	Channel 35.2
New York City (WRNN)	Channel 48.5
Satellite
Astro Malaysia	Channel 398
Indovision Indonesia	Channel 354
TrueVisions Thailand	Channel 76
G Sat Philippines	Channel 32
SKY México Mexico	Channel 283 (Mexico)
DirecTV Latin America	Channel 782 (pay per view)
GVT Brazil	Channel 140
Sky UK and Ireland	Channel 507 (HD)
Freesat UK	Channel 209 (HD)
GlobeCast Australia and New Zealand (Optus D2 152°E)	12546 V 22500 3/4 (SD)
DD Direct+ India	Channel 42
Astra 19.2 Europe	11,509 MHz (Vertical)
Intelsat 19 (166°E)	4060 MHz H 26590 1/2 (DVB-S QPSK)
Intelsat 20 (68.5°E)	3739 MHz H 26590 1/2 (DVB-S QPSK)
Intelsat 21 (58.0°W)	4040 MHz H 26590 1/2 (DVB-S QPSK)
DishHD	Channel 130
Sky Brasil	Channel 114
Cignal Digital TV (Philippines)	Channel 83
Digital+ (Spain)	Channel 574
Cable
SkyCable Philippines	Channel 133 & 134 (Digital)
Parasat Cable TV Philippines	Channel 315
StarHub TV Singapore	Channel 147 & 148
TrueVisions Thailand	Channel 76
First Media Indonesia	Channel 257
Destiny Cable Philippines	Channel 72
Time Warner Cable Hawaii, US	Channel 682 & 1682 (HD)
Skylife Korea	Channel 97 (HD)
Minneapolis Public Schools Minneapolis, MN	Channel 78
Onlime Russia	Channel 96
Cable TV Hong Kong	Channel 154
GTD Manquehue Santiago de Chile	Channel 127
Cablelink Philippines	Channel 66
Virgin Media UK	Channel 625 (HD)
IPTV
Now TV Hong Kong	Channel 710
Internet television
Live Webcast	Official

NHK World is the international broadcasting service of NHK (Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai - Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Japan's public broadcaster. The service is aimed at the overseas market, similar to BBC World News, Press TV, DW-TV, France 24 and Russia Today, and broadcast through satellite and cable operators throughout the world.

NHK World provides three services: NHK World Radio Japan, NHK World TV, and NHK World Premium. NHK World also makes most of its programming available through an online version of the television channel.

Television Japan

NHK World Television

NHK commenced international TV broadcasting services for North America and Europe in 1995. On April 1, 1998, NHK World Television started broadcasting. NHK's news and information channel broadcasts internationally via satellite and cable TV. Programming is broadcast in English. It began as a news channel in February 2009 using the traditional NHK World logo in their own digital on-screen graphic (DOG). Previously, NHK World TV used the traditional "3 Eggs" logo of NHK. The NHK World DOG in the news program, Newsline, is on the bottom left corner of the television screen. In other programming, the DOG is moved to the top left corner of the television screen. Some of the shows are produced by production studio JIB TV which is 60% owned by NHK with the remaining 40% owned by private investors like Microsoft and Japanese bank Mizuho. The NHK World DOG is not used at all when shows produced by JIB TV are aired.

NHK World Premium

Main article: NHK World Premium

NHK World Premium Television broadcasts a mixture of news, sports and entertainment in Japanese worldwide via satellite as a subscription service. In Europe this service is broadcast under the name JSTV and in the US it is known as TV Japan. The programmes generally don't carry English subtitles.

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NHK World Premium Logo

Programmes

Current programmes on the channel are:

• Artisan x Designer - features a team of Japanese artisan and designer, showcasing products of their creative collaboration. Presented with a twist of CG animation.
• Asia Biz Forecast - hosted by Yuko Fukushima; the program forecasts Asia's rapidly changing business, finance and market trends, bringing strategies of hot Asian companies and economist insights.
• Asia Insight - is a documentary series that portrays Asia today. The region's new face as a centre of growth that is attracting considerable world attention, its traditional face that is being tossed around by the advance of globalization, and other themes are presented with in-depth behind-the-scenes analysis.
• Asia This Week - hosted by Minori Takao; NHK World updates seven days of developments in Japan and Asia, covering the cultures, economies, and politics of more than four billion people.
• ASIAN VOICES - hosted by Aiko Doden; this program discusses global issues from an Asian perspective and transmits the voices of Asia to the world.
• At Home with Venetia in Kyoto - Venetia Stanley-Smith has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade. We introduce her eco-friendly and people-friendly way of life.
• BEGIN Japanology - hosted by Peter Barakan; this program explores many aspects of Japan, both traditional and contemporary: arts, sports, entertainment, food, technology, nature, etc.
• Booked for Japan - By discussing essential reading with each famous guest, Japanese literature expert Robert Campbell reveals their values and worldview.
• Cool Japan - hosted by Shoji Kokami & Risa Stegmayer; Some aspects of Japanese customs are considered "cool" by foreigners. COOL JAPAN is a television show that illustrates the quickly changing Japanese culture and how it is perceived by the international community that have recently made Japan their home.
• Core Kyoto - the ancient capital, Kyoto, continues to be innovative after 1,200 years. We dive deep into its core over 20 episodes in this definitive program.
• DESIGN TALKS - hosted by Andrea Pompilio; magazine style intellectual aesthetic voyage, exploring art and philosophy in Japanese designs from antiques to high-techs, commodities and fashions.
• Global Debate WISDOM - hosted by Takashi Mashimo & Christel Takigawa; is a new style of global forum for the digital network era. Experts around the world are linked to the studio by the latest telecommunications technology to debate serious issues faced by the world today and explore possible solutions that will help us carve out the future.
• Go, Kitchen, Go! - hosted by Taiyo Sugiura; chefs travel around Japan on Kitchen Car to meet farmers, fishermen and cook signature dishes with local ingredients to entertain the producers.
• Great Gear - hosted by Yoshi Ogasawara; brings you the latest in Japanese ideas and technology from a wide range of industries. In-depth features focus on innovation and tradition in craft, engineering, design and business.
• GREAT NATURE - features the earth's 4.6 billion-year history--its dynamism, mysterious phenomenon, mother ocean--all presented in high quality formats.
• imagine-nation - hosted by Chiaki Horan & Nicholas Pettas; spotlighting Japanese pop culture, interviews with leading creators are featured along with the latest trends in Japanese anime, video game and manga.
• Itadakimasu! Dining with the Chef - hosted by master chefs Tatsuo Saito & Rika Yukimasa; this program introduces the worldview and attraction of Japanese cuisine that cares about the overall harmony of a variety of ingredients.
• J-Architect - hosted by Yusuke Koshima; a Japanese architect's latest work is examined in ideas, technologies and designs to elucidate the key to J-architects' rising global recognition.
• J-Melo - hosted by May J.; features the latest, cutting edge developments in Japanese music, selections of hit songs, and diverse material from a wide-range of different music genres - pop, rock, jazz and classical.
• J-TECH Innovation & Evolution - close up on the forefront of development and production of leading Japanese manufacturers to reveal the secret of 'Made in Japan' products' supremacy.
• journeys in japan - Every week, our reporters travel around the country, meeting the people in each area and exploring the local culture. They discover fascinating aspects of Japan that are hard to find in a guide book.
• Kawaii International - Enjoy the latest information from Tokyo on Kawaii people, items, and experiences! Everything Kawaii followers worldwide want to know can be found here!
• Lunch ON! - offers insights into working people of all kinds, by looking at their lunch. Discover what they eat as they strive to reach new heights!
• March to Recovery - this program shows Japan's efforts to revive itself.
• NHK Newsline - updates viewers with the latest hard news every hour, covering world events and business-related news, as well as providing global weather forecasts.
• NHK Documentary - NHK's flagship current affairs documentary program.
• Science View - hosted by Rena Yamada & Michelle Nozomi Yamamoto; gives the world a window onto science and technology in Japan. Topics covered include space, life sciences, medicine, earth science, archaeology and much more.
• Seasoning the Seasons - visits various locations around Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life, festivals, and unique scenery.
• SPORTS JAPAN - hosted by Ayako Kisa; tells you all need to know about the exciting world of Japanese sports from sumo wrestling to judo to more globally played sports such as soccer and tennis. This show also makes some fascinating discoveries by examining the science of sport.
• Today's Close Up - hosted by Hiroko Kuniya Kunitani; takes an in-depth look not only at controversial and comprehensive agendas in Japan but also at many global issues.
• Tokyo Eye - hosted by Chris Peppler; discover the many faces of the world's most exciting metropolis including the latest trends, events and hidden attractions.
• Tokyo Fashion Express - hosted by Aki Shibuya; discover Japan's hottest fashion trends as TFX takes you behind the scenes to meet with Japan's leading designers and creators.
• TOMORROW beyond 3.11 - a documentary series presents perspectives on the March 2011 disaster and recovery from filmmakers, musicians, thinkers, athletes, singers and actors from around the world who travelled to the region to support the well-being of survivors.
• WILDLIFE - features nature, conveying the "real earth". Thoroughly observed images of great nature and vibrant wildlife, captured by the latest video.

Radio Japan

NHK World Radio Japan (RJ) broadcasts news, information, and entertainment programs focusing on Japan and Asia, for a daily total of 65 hours of broadcasts. Radio Japan provides two services:

• General Service broadcasts worldwide in Japanese and English
• Regional Service broadcasts to specific geographical zones in 17 languages: English, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Thai, Urdu, and Vietnamese

Both services are available on shortwave (SW) as well as online.

RJ SW Relay Stations

RJ runs a domestic SW relay station

• Yamata

RJ also leases or owns several external relay stations

• United Kingdom - BBC
• Ascension Island - BBC relay station
• Gabon
• UAE
• Sri Lanka
• Singapore - BBC relay station
• Canada - Radio Canada International
• Bonaire Island - Radio Netherlands
• French Guiana - Radio France Internationale

Radio Japan historical output (1950–1996)

For a comparison of Radio Japan to other broadcasters see the following:

Estimated total direct programme hours per week of some external radio broadcasters for 1996

Broadcaster	1950	1960	1970	1980	1990	1996[1]
VOA, RFE/RL & Radio Martí	497	1,495	1,907	1,901	2,611	1,821
China Radio International	66	687	1,267	1,350	1,515	1,620
BBC World Service	643	589	723	719	796	1,036
Radio Moscow / Voice of Russia[2]	533	1,015	1,908	2,094	1,876	726
Deutsche Welle	0	315	779	804	848	655
Radio Cairo / ERTU	0	301	540	546	605	604
IRIB World Service	12	24	155	175	400	575
All India Radio	116	157	271	389	456	500
NHK World Radio Japan	0	203	259	259	343	468
Radio France Internationale	198	326	200	125	379	459
Radio Netherlands Worldwide	127	178	335	289	323	392
Israel Radio International	0	91	158	210	253	365
Voice of Turkey	40	77	88	199	322	364
Radio Pyongyang / Voice of Korea	0	159	330	597	534	364
Radio Bulgaria	30	117	164	236	320	338
Radio Australia	181	257	350	333	330	307
Radio Tirana	26	63	487	560	451	303
Radio Romania International	30	159	185	198	199	298
Radio Exterior de España	68	202	251	239	403	270
RDP Internacional	46	133	295	214	203	226
Radio Havana Cuba	0	0	320	424	352	203
Rai Italia Radio	170	205	165	169	181	203
Radio Canada International	85	80	98	134	195	175
Radio Polonia	131	232	334	337	292	171
Radio RSA / Channel Africa	0	63	150	183	156	159
Sveriges Radio International	28	114	140	155	167	149
Magyar Rádió	76	120	105	127	102	144
Radio Prague[3]	119	196	202	255	131	131
Voice of Nigeria	0	0	62	170	120	127
Radio Belgrade	80	70	76	72	96	68

Source: International Broadcast Audience Research, June 1996

The list includes about a quarter of the world's external broadcasters whose output is both publicly funded and worldwide. Among those excluded are Taiwan, Vietnam, South Korea and various international commercial and religious stations.

Notes:

1. 1996 figures as at June; all other years as at December.
2. Before 1991, broadcasting for the former USSR.
3. Before 1996, broadcasting for the former Czechoslovakia.

Internet service

NHK World programs and contents are available online:

• NHK World - Online news and live HQ stream of NHK World TV
• Radio Japan . live streams, podcasts and archive programming
• Japanese Lessons - Re-edited versions of Basic Japanese for You and Brush Up Your Japanese.

Please note that only a limited number of programs are available online for free.

See also

• NHK
• International broadcasting in Japan
• J-Melo
• NHK Newsline, new English language newscast on NHK World TV
• Int'l After School

External links

• Official website
• NHK World Premium
• NHK World on Facebook