In response to the passing of globally acclaimed artist Yayoi Kusama, NHK, with the cooperation and support of those involved, is making its documentary Yayoi Kusama: Unstoppable Polka Dot Princess available online to audiences around the world. Originally aired in Japan in 2012, the documentary looks back on her extraordinary life and creative journey, celebrating her vision, resilience, and lasting legacy whose influence continues to resonate globally. The documentary will be broadcast on … [Read more...] about NHK makes Yayoi Kusama Doc available worldwide in memory of the artist
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A Selection of NHK Dramas go to Netflix
NHK President Tatsuhiko Inoue announced at the monthly press conference that NHK has reached an agreement with Netflix to sequentially release a total of 19 popular past drama titles worldwide. The selection includes titles originally broadcast in flagship slots such as the Taiga Drama (period drama series), Morning Drama Series, and Drama 10, with the aim of further strengthening the international reach of NHK’s content and the global dissemination of Japanese culture. NHK dramas have long … [Read more...] about A Selection of NHK Dramas go to Netflix
Autentic Expands Boréales Deal Following The Archipelago Co-Financing
Documentary distributor Autentic has acquired over 20 hours from the back catalogue of French production company Boréales, adding new premium factual programming to its distribution line-up. Autentic has previously come on board as co-financing partner on The Archipelago (2 x 52’), Boréales’ latest blue-chip documentary currently in production and set for delivery this summer. The two-part natural history documentary explores tropical island ecosystems across the globe and reveals how geology … [Read more...] about Autentic Expands Boréales Deal Following The Archipelago Co-Financing
BBC Studios Deepens Partnerships Across Northeast Asia with Multi Market Content Deals
BBC Studios has announced a series of content agreements across Northeast Asia, extending its partnerships in Japan, China and Korea and highlighting its momentum across platforms and genres, spanning children’s, factual and event-led storytelling. The latest agreements reinforce BBC Studios’ role as a global content studio collaborating closely with leading broadcasters and platforms to bring premium storytelling to audiences across the region. In Japan, BBC Studios has signed a major new … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Deepens Partnerships Across Northeast Asia with Multi Market Content Deals
NHK Succeeds in Developing World’s First Blue-Emitting Power-Generating OLED
NHK Science & Technology Research Laboratories (STRL), in collaboration with Professor Hirohiko Fukagawa of Chiba University’s Advanced Science Center and Professor Takuji Hatakeyama of Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Science, has successfully developed the world’s first organic LED display device capable of blue light emission while also generating power. The research was published in the renowned academic journal Nature Communications on January 20, 2026. Traditionally, … [Read more...] about NHK Succeeds in Developing World’s First Blue-Emitting Power-Generating OLED
Tatsuhiko Inoue appointed as new NHK President
NHK announced the appointment of current Vice President Tatsuhiko Inoue as the next President of NHK. The appointment was decided by NHK’s Board of Governors which met on December 8 to discuss the successor to President Nobuo Inaba, whose term ends on January 24, 2026. Following the announcement, Inoue held a press conference last night to express his views on NHK’s role amid a changing media landscape. Inoue's three-year term as NHK president will begin on January 25. Inoue joined NHK as a … [Read more...] about Tatsuhiko Inoue appointed as new NHK President
