HOUSTON (Dec. 1, 2023) --- NHK WORLD-JAPAN, the English-language international service of Japan’s sole public broadcaster, NHK, is partnering with Houston Public Media and Xfinity to bring its live news and Japanese lifestyle programming to Greater Houston.
Area viewers can tune in to broadcast channel 8.4 or Xfinity channels 304 and 1152 to catch the latest international and Asian news and enjoy cultural programs devoted to everything from homestyle Japanese cooking to anime to bicycling the countryside.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN delivers a unique and diverse blend of English-language programming featuring hourly live international news from Tokyo and 30 news bureaus around the globe, including New York City, along with programs covering Japanese society, politics, scientific advancement, culture, history, food and lifestyle.
“We are delighted to bring the news and unique cultural perspective of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to audiences across Greater Houston,” said Mr. Jun Takao, President and CEO of Japan International Broadcasting, Inc. “The Houston community is one of the most diverse in the United States and its people thrive on international culture, so it is a pleasure to bring this content to its English-speaking Asian population and the broader audience that wishes to know more about Japanese news, current events, and culture.“
With the addition of Houston, NHK WORLD-JAPAN is now broadcast in 14 metro markets in the U.S. and available to stream online.
“The programming provided by NHK WORLD-JAPAN is consistent with our mission to inform, educate and inspire the people of Houston with intelligent, enriching and culturally significant programming,” said Lisa Trapani Shumate, associate vice president and general manager, Houston Public Media. “It’s a pleasure to partner with NHK WORLD-JAPAN to bring this high-quality content to Greater Houston viewers.”
For more information, contact Cherri Carbonara of Carbonara Group at cherri@carbonaragroup.com.
About NHK WORLD-JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN is the international service of Japan’s sole public media organization NHK. NHK WORLD-JAPAN television reaches over 420 million households in 160 countries and regions via local satellite, cable TV providers and OTT. NHK WORLD-JAPAN is broadcast 24/7 through our affiliates in major U.S. market areas: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Atlanta, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Charlotte, Baltimore, and Salt Lake City. Online live streaming and VOD (video-on-demand) services through the free mobile app and the website, give viewers access to NHK WORLD-JAPAN anywhere and anytime. You can also connect through Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. Presenting an extensive range of Asia-centered programming, NHK WORLD-JAPAN is your window to Japan, Asia, and the rest of the world. For more details, visit nhk.jp/world.
About Japan International Broadcasting
Japan International Broadcasting is responsible for the worldwide distribution of the HD English language news/lifestyle channel “NHK WORLD-JAPAN,” as well as the HD Japanese language channel “NHK WORLD PREMIUM.” Currently, the two channels are broadcast around the world on three international satellites and reach households, hotels, and others via DTH, cable, IPTV, and terrestrial broadcast.