Tokyo – NHK’s official mascot Domo is helping to promote NHK WORLD TV to travellers visiting Japan. Since 1 October, an array of flags in different designs featuring Domo has been welcoming people from overseas at the international passenger terminal of Tokyo International (Haneda) Airport. These flags are designed to appeal to foreign visitors various attractions of Japan, such as sushi, Mt. Fuji, and hot springs, as well as NHK WORLD TV and its free apps easily available on … [Read more...] about Domo flags promote NHK WORLD TV at Tokyo International Airport
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NHK World TV’s new programmes
Tokyo – During the second half of FY2014, NHK World TV – NHK’s international broadcasting service in English – will bring in a wider variety of programmes. As a trial attempt, they will air shows during more convenient hours for viewers around the world under the new programming. New NHK World Showcase Saturdays 1:10 ~ 2:00 p.m. (JST) etc. (4 times daily) NHK World TV will introduce new genres and production approaches to cater for various viewer interests. Programmes … [Read more...] about NHK World TV’s new programmes
NHK WORLD TV available soon on J:COM TV
TOKYO - NHK WORLD TV, NHK’s international broadcasting service in English, will now be available on J:COM TV from October 1st. J:COM TV is a cable multi-channel service provided by Japan’s largest cable television Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. This will enable about 3.1 million more households in Japan to watch NHK WORLD TV, increasing the total number of households to 4.7 million, an increase of nearly threefold. NHK WORLD TV offers foreign residents in Japan a variety … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV available soon on J:COM TV
NHK World Online renews its English news page
Tokyo – NHK World Internet service NHK World Online renewed its news page in English this July, aiming to deliver a more user-friendly service and much better viewing experience. Currently, the news page in English has two sections: the “Latest News” and the “NEWSLINE Features” (news reports featured in “NEWSLINE”, a 24-hour news programme). These sections will be integrated to streamline all news items, so that users can quickly find the contents … [Read more...] about NHK World Online renews its English news page
NHK World TV launches 24-Hour channel on U.N. In-House Network
Tokyo – Japan International Broadcasting, the distribution company of NHK’s international channels, announced a five-year partnership with the United Nations Headquarters (U.N.) in New York City which brings NHK World TV, the stand-alone, 24-hour, English-language television news and lifestyle network, to the U.N.’s In-House Network channel. The service officially launched on May 1, and the two parties held a signing ceremony at the United Nations Headquarters on June 26, … [Read more...] about NHK World TV launches 24-Hour channel on U.N. In-House Network
May J. to perform “Let It Go” on NHK World TV’s “J-MELO”
Tokyo – J-MELO is aired on every Monday on NHK World TV, NHK’s 24-hour English broadcasting service. This popular programme introduces Japanese music, ranging from J-pop to traditional music. The programme’s MC May J. is a popular singer in Japan. Since she started acting as MC for the show in 2008, May J. has not only introduced all sorts of Japanese music but also performed as a singer. Her singing prowess attracts fans from around the world. For the programme … [Read more...] about May J. to perform “Let It Go” on NHK World TV’s “J-MELO”