Ways To Watch - TV | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Live & Programs

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Through Satellite, Cable, IPTV, DTH etc.

Select the area/country to find your local operator to enjoy NHK WORLD-JAPAN.

Direct Reception

Please set the frequency, symbol rate, FEC value and others on your digital satellite tuner to receive our transmission. Please find the setting details in your region shown below:

Asia-Pacific Region Satellite: IS-19 Frequency: 4146MHz, Symbol Rate: 19.91Msps, FEC Value: 1/2, Polarization: H, Modulation: DVB-S2/QPSK HD(1080/60i) <MPEG-4 AVC/H.264>, Channel Information: [1080/60i English] *For reception in Standard Definition (SD) format, please prepare a High Definition (HD) digital tuner with function to convert HD signal to SD signal. Southwest & Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe Region Satellite: IS-20 Frequency: 4128.5MHz, Symbol Rate: 14.89Msps, FEC Value: 2/3, Polarization: H, Modulation: DVB-S2/QPSK HD(1080/50i) <MPEG-4 AVC/H.264>, Channel Information: [1080/50i English] *For reception in Standard Definition (SD) format, please prepare a High Definition (HD) digital tuner with function to convert HD signal to SD signal. South & North America Region Satellite: IS-21 Frequency: 4166MHz, Symbol Rate: 19.91Msps, FEC Value: 1/2, Polarization: H, Modulation: DVB-S2/QPSK HD(1080/60i) <MPEG-4 AVC/H.264>, Channel Information: [1080/60i English]

The receiver must be compatible with the broadcasting system above. *If you cannot identify your receiver’s compatibility, please contact the receiver’s vendor/manufacturer directly and check whether your receiver can accommodate to the channel’s new settings

Broadcasting Areas

Free apps

Download free apps to see our programs anytime, anywhere on your smartphone or tablet devices. (Apps available for iPhone, iPad, Android devices, Kindle Fire) With Wi-Fi access, you can watch on your TV using Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, ROKU or Android TV.

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Hotels and Inns in Japan

NHK WORLD-JAPAN is available in some hotels and inns in Japan

List of hotels and inns

NHK WORLD-JAPAN's TV programs aired in Japan

Some of the programs of NHK WORLD-JAPAN are aired in Japan. Broadcast schedules are indicated in JST.

RAMEN JAPAN GTV Fri. 11:30 - 11:45 (JST) Not available in some areas of Japan Ramen is a savory combination of umami-packed broth and perfectly cooked noodles. This program offers an encyclopedic view of this delectable dish, taking you on a journey across Japan to discover ever-evolving local variations. Join us as we explore a tapestry of local customs and food culture through the lens of ramen. Hello! NHK WORLD-JAPAN GTV Sun. 22:45 - 22:50 (JST) GTV Sat. 4:00 - 4:05 (JST) What's on NHK WORLD-JAPAN. Showcasing various programs and activities of NHK WORLD-JAPAN which provides the latest information on Japan and Asia to the global audience.