Tokyo – NHK will produce 8K (Super Hi-Vision) broadcasts of 10 matches at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015, including Japan v Cameroon and the final, as joint productions with FIFA, and present most of these as live public viewings at two venues in Japan.

The pinnacle of the women’s game will be conveyed in the world’s most ultra-high definition images and 3D sound to give viewers the sensation of almost being in the stadiums.

 *Prior application is required to participate in these events.

Recorded 8K contents will be screened at other times when there is no live feed. Public viewings will also be held at a combined total of three venues in Canada (the host) and the

United States.

 

Two Venues in Japan (Refer to attachment for scheduled matches)

Aeon Cinema, Kohoku New Town (Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama City)

130 Seats / 350-inch screen

Term: Tuesday June 9 – Monday, July 6 7 matches

 

SKIP City Sai-no-Kuni Visual Plaza (Kawaguchi City)

140 Seats / 330-inch screen

Term: Tuesday June 9 – Monday, July 6 8 matches

*Both venues are free of charge, but prior registration is required.

Please visit NHK website http://www.nhk.or.jp/event/ for details.

(Reference) Venues in Canada and the United States

NBC Television Network Headquarters, Rockefeller Center (New York, US)

85-inch liquid crystal display

Term: Monday June 8 – Monday, July 6 All 10 matches

 

Zanuck Theater (Los Angeles, US)

350-inch screen

Term: Monday June 8 – Tuesday, June 16 3 matches

 

International Broadcasting Center (Vancouver, Canada)

85-inch liquid crystal display

Term: Monday June 8 – Monday, July 6 All 10 matches

 

Matches Scheduled for Public Viewing at the Two Japanese Venues

Matches (Venues) Kick-offs Japan Time

United States v Australia (Winnipeg) 8:30 Tues., June 9

Japan v Cameroon (Vancouver) 11:00 Sat., June 13

United States v Nigeria (Vancouver) 9:00 Wed., June 17

Group A Winner v Top 3rd Placed Team in Groups C,D,E

(Vancouver) 8:30 Mon., June 22

Group C Winner v Top 3rd Placed Team in Groups A,B,F

(Vancouver) 11:00 Wed., June 24

Quarter-final (Edmonton) *recorded 5:00 Sun., June 28

Semi-final (Edmonton) 8:00 Thurs., July 2

Final (Vancouver) 8:00 Mon., July 6

This broadcast plan is subject to revision depending on transport requirements, broadcasting circuits etc. in Canada.