Station Profile
NHK World-Japan is the international broadcasting branch of Japan's public broadcaster, NHK. Based in Tokyo, the service provides programming intended for international audiences outside Japan, delivering content globally via satellite, cable providers, shortwave radio, mobile applications, and online streaming.
Officially launched on April 1, 1998, the network comprises three core services: NHK World TV (an English-language current affairs and news television channel), NHK World Radio Japan (a multilingual radio service), and NHK World Premium (a Japanese-language entertainment and general television feed).
- International service of Japan's public broadcaster NHK, launched in 1998
- Provides the English-language television service NHK World TV
- Headquartered in Tokyo with distribution via satellite, cable, radio, and online
Source: NHK World-Japan. This overview is compiled from public encyclopedia entries and directory records; we do not own or operate this channel.
About NHK World-Japan
Originating in Japan, NHK World-Japan is listed under News, Culture programming.
NHK World-Japan was launched on April 1, 1998.
Ownership records attribute NHK World-Japan to Government of Japan.
Known alternative names for NHK World-Japan are NHK World.
The directory documents 2 feeds for NHK World-Japan, including SD formatted in 480i.
This page is an informational directory entry. We do not operate, host, or transmit any channel broadcasts.
Channel Details
- Country
- Japan
- Categories
- News, Culture
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Launched
- April 1, 1998
- Owners
- Government of Japan
- Format
- 480i
- Channel ID
- NHKWorldJapan.jp
Broadcast coverage
The intended broadcast area for NHK World-Japan is AMER, EMEA, APAC, operating in Asia/Tokyo.
NHK World-Japan maintains 2 cataloged feeds (HD, SD) broadcasting in English, Japanese.
- Streams listed in this directory may be subject to geographic restrictions set by the broadcaster.
Broadcast Feeds
| Feed | Broadcast area | Timezone | Languages | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD | AMER, EMEA, APAC | Asia/Tokyo | Japanese, English | 1080i |
| SDMain Feed | AMER, EMEA, APAC | Asia/Tokyo | Japanese, English | 480i |
Publicly Listed Streams
| Stream | Quality | Notes | Watch Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHK World-Japan HD | 720p | — | Watch Stream |
| NHK World-Japan HD | 1080p | Geo-blocked | Watch Stream |
| NHK World-Japan | 576p | — | Watch Stream |
| NHK World-Japan | 1080p | — | Watch Stream |
| NHK World-Japan | 720p | — | Watch Stream |
| NHK World-Japan | 720p | — | Watch Stream |
| NHK World-Japan | 576p | — | Watch Stream |
How to Access This Channel
Review the NHK World-Japan entry details, including country of origin (Japan) and available broadcast feeds (2 listing: SD).
Visit the official broadcaster portal for NHK World-Japan at www3.nhk.or.jp to check regional programming schedules and source info.
Select Watch to load the stream for NHK World-Japan in an external web player; broadcast availability may vary by region or broadcaster status.
