Company overview

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) is Japan's sole public broadcaster. Funded by receiving fees from each Japanese household, it has a reputation for impartial, high-quality programming. Through its four nationwide TV channels and three radio channels, NHK reaches about 50 million households. Besides being a broadcaster, NHK produces a vast genre of high-quality programs from news, documentaries, children’s and educational programs, music, entertainment, culture, animation, and drama. Known as the pioneer of HD, NHK now actively produces program in 4K and 8K.

NHK's programs are distributed internationally by NHK Enterprises, Inc.

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