Introduction and Review

NHK WORLD-JAPAN, a current affairs and culture channel broadcast internationally via satellite and cable television. NHK WORLD is a TV application launched in Japan. It is possible to watch various channels of Japanese TV stations here, which can meet the viewing needs of some domestic and foreign users and understand the corresponding culture. The app is currently available in 18 languages including Chinese and English, and the app aims to serve as a public medium by providing the latest information about Japan and Asia to a global audience via television, radio and online.

In addition, NHK World-Japan provides a range of international news and Asian fashion and lifestyle programs and is a source of information about JAPAN and Asia. Meanwhile, NHK WORLD-JAPAN takes the form of networking, and all channel programs can be broadcast online here. And all of them are presented in a live manner, and there are also some exciting live events that can be viewed for free. 

What’s more, with this app, you can watch all kinds of latest news and entertainment TV programs involving culture, music, food, etc. at any time. The NHK WORLD-JAPAN program focuses on news information, and broadcasts the news program NHK NEWSLINE 24 hours a day on the hour. And there’s no denying that with the help of this app, your life in Japan will be more pleasant and convenient. After all, NHK WORLD-JAPAN provides foreigners living in Japan with valuable information 24 hours a day via television, radio and the Internet, from multilingual news programs to disaster prevention, cooking, travel, history, culture and the Japanese language.

All in all, this useful and free app is a must-have for users traveling to Japan. From the actual experience, NHK WORLD-JAPAN provides a Chinese earthquake and tsunami reminder push service, even if users do not understand Japanese, they can also timely and accurately obtain disaster information and take refuge as soon as possible. If you have any need, please download this free app now. In addition to basic news and information, you can also learn Japanese in the app. Everything is available online so you can easily keep up with your learning.

Updates

April 6, 2022

Minor functional improvements and performance fixes were made to provide a better audio-visual experience for users.

January 15, 2019: Add Chinese-language news and programs

NHK WORLD-JAPAN has announced that it will begin broadcasting Chinese-language news and programs on its online channels. In the event of any future disaster, emergency information will also be transmitted through Chinese channels.

December 7, 2009: Full HD broadcast channel

The channels of NHK World began broadcasting in full HD at 1080i and the NTSC SD version was discontinued, while PAL SD was retained and content was synchronized with HD.

April 1, 1998：Change the name

“NHK Asia" was renamed as "NHK World", integrating selected programs from NHK's five domestic television channels to provide simultaneous programming signals to more than 170 countries and regions on five continents, which aims to enhance the world’s understanding of Japan. This is also the time, NHK World Television, as it was then called, began broadcasting.

Features

1. Help users broaden their horizons.

2. Support multiple languages for a more efficient user experience.

3. Broadcast and update the latest news in Japan and Asia in real time, so that users can get timely information.

4. Push earthquake and tsunami-related notifications and emergency messages to help users timely and accurately obtain disaster information and achieve early evacuation.

5. English TV channels are live 24/7 and the app offers multilingual subtitles translated by artificial intelligence.

6. The app supports a comprehensive online video channel for Chinese-language news and other programming.

7. New Chinese video programs use Chinese to show the charm of Japan, Japanese culture. There are also documentaries that contains a lot of young elements, which looks more vibrant.