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
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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”
2014 marks ABU Children’s Drama Co-production Series’ 10th anniversary
Tokyo – The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) is an association of broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific region. Every year, it conducts an international co-production project called ABU Children’s Drama Co-production Series. In this project, participants from the members of the ABU each produce a 15-minute drama episode starring children between the ages of seven to nine. Dramas are exchanged between participants and are broadcast on each of their channels. So far, 90 works … [Read more...] about 2014 marks ABU Children’s Drama Co-production Series’ 10th anniversary
NHK’s “Battlefield Tokyo” wins at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Tokyo – NHK’s drama has won the Prize of The Monaco Red Cross at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. The announcement was made in Monaco on June 12. Prize of The Monaco Red Cross Battlefield Tokyo (2014, 88 min) On March 10, 1945, the Great Tokyo Air Raid turned the Japanese capital into a sea of flames. Many of the firefighters were youngsters. Some were engineering and medical students whose conscription had been deferred. Others had not even turned 18. Recruited just … [Read more...] about NHK’s “Battlefield Tokyo” wins at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Nominees for the 54th Golden Nymph Awards announced
Monaco – The Festival de Télévision de Monte has announced the nominees for the 54th Golden Nymph Awards. The competition gathers and rewards – with a Golden Nymph and a selection of Special Prizes – the best TV programmes and talent from all around the world. It will be held in Monte-Carlo on June 11, 2014. Throughout the Festival, international juries composed of distinguished industry professionals and talent will have the responsibility to select the winners. … [Read more...] about Nominees for the 54th Golden Nymph Awards announced
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.
