What is NHK World-Japan?
NHK World-Japan is NHK's international English-language service. The television schedule blends news from Japan and Asia with documentaries, culture, travel, food, technology, science, and programmes that introduce Japanese regions and everyday life to an international audience.
Unlike a pure rolling-news feed, NHK World-Japan offers a broad factual schedule, so it can work both for following events in Japan and for discovering Japanese society and culture. The Tele24Seven entry is categorized under both Culture and News and uses a locally mirrored, verified logo.
What you can expect to watch
News from Japan and Asia
English-language bulletins and analysis focus on Japan, East Asia, and major world developments.
Culture and travel
Programmes explore Japanese places, traditions, food, design, and daily life.
Science and resilience
Factual shows regularly cover technology, nature, disaster preparedness, and innovation.
Who is this channel for?
NHK World-Japan suits viewers who want reliable English-language access to Japanese news together with high-quality cultural and factual programming.
How NHK World-Japan fits into Japan news television
Japan’s international television presence is led by NHK World-Japan, which combines English-language news with culture, travel, science, and factual programming rather than operating only as a rolling headline channel.
NHK World-Japan is presented primarily in English.
The reviewed broadcaster identity is Government of Japan. Ownership and distribution can change, so the official source remains authoritative.
No. This page explains the channel and current listing; programme times and last-minute editorial changes remain with the broadcaster.
Current stream listing
Catalogue reviewed November 3, 2026: the catalogue contains a HLS source for this channel. This is a current public catalogue listing, but the original provider can change its schedule, regional access, format, or stream location without notice.
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