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How to watch NHK programs overseas
- I understand that I can watch NHK programs overseas.
How can I watch them?
What is "NHK World Premium"?
- "NHK World Premium"
offers a wide range of NHK's programming from up-to-date news to dramas, music, sports and children's programs. Some programs are available with English audio.
In North America, Europe and neighboring countries, the broadcasters below offer NHK's programs:
- What is the difference between "NHK World Premium" and "NHK World TV"?
- "NHK World TV" is an English-language television service. For more details, visit NHK World TV's website.
- What programs can I watch on "NHK World Premium"?
- "NHK World Premium" offers a wide range of NHK's programming from news and information programs to dramas, music, sports and children's programs.
Check our regularly aired programs below:
- News News Watch 9, NHK News 7, etc.
- Sports Grand Sumo Tournament, Japan Professional Baseball, etc.
- Information Morning Market, etc.
- Drama Historical Drama, Drama Serial, etc.
- Music NHK Amateur Singing Contest, NHK Song Concert, etc.
- Variety Science for Everyone, Tsurube's Salute to Families, etc.
- Documentary NHK Special, Nature Wonder Land, etc.
- Travelogue Somewhere Street, etc.
- Hobby/Education Today's Menu, Health for Today, etc.
- Children's Program With Mother, Fun with English, etc.
- How can I watch "NHK World Premium"?
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Check the availability of the "NHK World Premium" at your local operator. For details on subscription, please contact your local operator directly.
The channel is also available in hotels overseas.
If your local operator does not carry our channel, by entering into contract directly with Japan International Broadcasting or its agents in some countries, direct reception is available for a fee. For more details, please refer to the following page.
- Are "NHK-BS" channels available overseas?
- The two channels of the "NHK-BS" satellite service (BS1 and BS Premium) are solely for reception inside Japan. Please refrain from watching the channels outside Japan, since the copyrights of NHK-BS programs are not cleared for overseas reception. We ask for your understanding and cooperation.
- I wish to watch "NHK World TV" only. What equipment do I need?
- For details on the reception equipment, visit NHK
World TV's website.
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