How to Receive

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"NHK World Premium" is a television channel offering NHK programming including news and information, sports, documentaries, dramas, music and children's programs.

1. Select the area and country of choice to check the availability of "NHK World Premium" at the local operators.

If your local operators do not carry the channel, by entering into contract directly with Japan International Broadcasting Inc. or its agents in some countries, direct reception is available for a fee.

To receive the channel, you will need to set up on your own a satellite reception antenna and a special tuner.

For more information, please refer to Reception Equipment.
To check the distribution areas, please refer to Distribution Area.

*Please note that some countries do not allow direct satellite reception.
*In the U.S.A., Canada, and Europe, please contact NHK Cosmomedia (America) or NHK Cosmomedia (Europe).

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