NHK World TV spotlights Japan and Asia with a unique perspective on global and regional developments. It is the new, international television service provided by Japan's only public broadcasting network, NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation).
NHK's global network includes bureaus and offices in 30 of the world's major cities, with more than 70 overseas correspondents gathering news. The 24/7 programming originates from Tokyo and is attracting a growing worldwide audience through broadcast and cable distribution.
Taking advantage of NHK's extensive network, the on-the-hour LIVE 30-minute NEWSLINE news segments are complemented by a diverse array of programming focused on Japanese culture and lifestyle, trends in technology and business, and Japan's role and opinions regarding important global issues. NHK World TV is the only international news gathering source currently using High Definition (HD) technology and equipment in the studio AND on location - which creates a stunning visual presentation throughout all the news segments.
"This live connection to Asia opens another window to the world for our viewers," said Leslie Wilcox, PBS Hawaii President and CEO.
"We're now delivering excellent English-language programming from the Far East, as well as the BBC World News based in Europe, PBS NewsHour broadcast in the U.S., and FRONTLINE, shot around the globe.
Our PBS Hawaii viewers will see a diverse selection of lifestyle programming: Easy, fun recipies and useful tips from YOUR JAPANESE KITCHEN. The latest from Japan's pop music scene featured in J-MELO. TOKYO FASHION EXPRESS takes you backstage for interviews with the hottest designers and creators based in Tokyo. BEGIN JAPANOLOGY explains how Japanese culture (traditional and modern) evolved and the role it plays in people's lives today.
JAPAN BIZ CAST is a magazine -style program that introduces emerging business trends and Japanese products from cars and electronics to foodstuffs. IMAGINE-NATION shows you the most popular titles from the genres of manga, anime and games with interviews from the creators. The current affairs program ASIAN VOICES and the more globally focused TODAY'S CLOSEUP offer issue-oriented, informative, professionally produced content.
Beginning APRIL 5TH, NHK World TV will be seen on PBS Hawaii Monday-Friday from 1-3 PM.
That 2 hour block is a live satellite feed. And at 5 PM Monday - Friday we'll bring you a
variety of culture and lifestyle programming from NHK World TV.
If you have an antenna and watch PBS Hawaii's over-the-air broadcasting signal,
tune in our sub-channel 11.2 from 6 PM to midnight daily
for a special live 6 hour lineup from NHK World TV.
For more information on NHK visit www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/
