Quick Look: NHK World-Japan is the international broadcasting service of Japan's public broadcaster NHK. Similar to BBC World News, France 24 and RT, the Tokyo-based broadcast is aimed at the overseas market. On Roku, NHK WORLD-JAPAN provides a live feed of the service's English-language TV broadcast, as well as video on demand. The channel's main menu provides the following choices:
- Search
- Live
- Schedule
- Most Watched
- Sumo
- Travel Japanese
- Latest Shows
- Programs
- Category
There are currently 85 programs available, so you may be better off browsing by category if you're looking for a particular type of content. Videos are available in the following categories:
- News
- Current Affairs
- Debate
- Biz/Tech
- Documentary
- Interview
- Food
- Travel
- Sport
- Art & Design
- Culture & Lifestyle
- Entertainment
- Pop Culture & Fashion
- Science & Nature
- Drama
-- Information is current as of January 14, 2019
Roku Channel Store Description: Watch NHK WORLD-JAPAN on your Roku. NHK WORLD-JAPAN is the English-language international broadcasting service of NHK, Japan's only public broadcaster. This app provides you with news and a variety of programs 24 hours a day. Many of the programs are also available on demand.
CHANNEL STORE CATEGORY: News & Weather
DEVELOPER: NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation
FEES: None
RELATED LINKS:
NHK World-Japan TV Website
NHK World-Japan on YouTube