NHK World-Japan expands German presence
May 23, 2022
NHK World-Japan, the English-language international service of Japan’s public media organisation NHK, is increasing its activities in Germany: The 24-hour TV channel NHK World-Japan is now available on streaming platform Zattoo. Viewers can receive the channel in the free basic package (SD) with the HD version being offered in the Premium and Ultimate packages.
NHK World-Japan is also taking part in Japanese film festival Nippon Connection 2022 from May 24th – 29th in Frankfurt/Main. The broadcaster will participate in the event’s 22nd edition with the NHK Drama Showcase, featuring – as the highlight – the world-premiere of the English-language version of Teen Regime.
The NHK Drama Showcase at Nippon Connection 2022 also includes the series How to be Likable in a Crisis and To Heal the Heart. All episodes of the series can be watched on-demand for free on NHK World-Japan’s website.