Tokyo – The Japanese term “kawaii,” meaning cute, is today widely recognised around the world. Kawaii International is a monthly programme on NHK World TV that is aired after midnight on Sunday mornings. Examining a wide variety of topics, ranging from people to products and experiences, it highlights the kawaii culture of Japan's young women. In this episode, three trend-setting producers from the Japanese kawaii fashion scene visit Myanmar. Inspired by the … [Read more...] about “Kawaii International” visits Myanmar
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NHK WORLD TV expands in the U.S.
Tokyo – NHK WORLD TV, the 24-hour English channel of Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK, is now available to an additional 2.7 million households in 65 cities throughout the United States. AT&T, the largest IPTV provider in the country, began this service on February 21. Combined with New York and some major U.S. cities where NHK WORLD TV’s 24-hour broadcast is already available, the channel is now covering more ground in the U.S. Part of NHK WORLD TV’s programming has … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV expands in the U.S.
NHK WORLD TV to air “Broadcasters’ Eye”
Tokyo – Broadcasters’ Eye is a series that offers English-language versions of outstanding programmes produced by Japan’s commercial broadcasters. The series was launched in 2010 with an aim of introducing diverse broadcasting culture of Japan to overseas through NHK WORLD TV. Broadcast every March since then, two programmes that received domestic awards will be aired this year. March 22: 9.10pm-10pm (JST) and other time slots New Life Blossoms in an … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV to air “Broadcasters’ Eye”
NHK WORLD TV revamps
Tokyo – Programming of NHK WORLD TV, NHK’s international broadcasting service in English language, will undergo a major revision starting in April 2014. ・Number of programs to increase to 43 By increasing number of regular programs from 34 to 43, its programme lineup will expand to respond to diverse needs of viewers overseas. Over 70% of total programming will be about Japan and close to 80% will be original programs by NHK WORLD TV. ・Developing new areas The new lineup … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV revamps
NHK WORLD TV crosses 270 million households
As of the end of November 2013, NHK WORLD TV, NHK’s international television broadcasting service, is available to over 270 million households in approximately 140 countries and regions, with an increase of 23 million households since the beginning of 2013. Since January 1, broadcasting has also commenced in Thailand, Taiwan and Indonesia through satellite operators, resulting in an increase of 240,000 households with viewing capabilities. Broadcast will be also available shortly in … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV crosses 270 million households
Voting opens for “Viewers’ Choice The Best of 2013”
Tokyo – Each year, viewers cast their votes for Viewers’ Choice” to choose programmes they want to view again out of those broadcast on NHK WORLD TV, NHK’s international TV broadcast. The series returns in 2013 and top-ranking programmes will be rebroadcast at the end of the year. This year, a total of 60 episodes have been nominated out of those broadcast on NHK WORLD TV from January 1st to November 4th. Voting from Japan and abroad is open … [Read more...] about Voting opens for “Viewers’ Choice The Best of 2013”
