NHK WORLD TV Delivers English-Language Lifestyle, Culture and News Content to More than 7.7 million Homes in the Country
Japan International Broadcasting (http://www.jibtv.com/), the distribution company of NHK, and Tricolor TV (http://tricolor.tv/), the largest satellite television operator in Russia, have announced a new partnership which brings NHK WORLD TV (www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld) to 7.7 million households throughout the country. The stand-alone, 24-hour, English-language television lifestyle and news network produced by NHK, Japan’s sole public, independent broadcaster, launched today.
NHK WORLD TV is now available to viewers in Russia as part of the Super-Optimum and Maximum HD channel packages. The network can be found on channel 178 for MPEG4 STB holders and on channel 209 for HDSTB holders.
“Russia is one of the most significant markets in the world,” said Yoshihiko Shimizu, president and CEO, Japan International Broadcasting. “We are honored to share Asian culture with its people through our high quality and captivating programming.”
NHK WORLD TV provides a 24-hour programming cycle, including a vast selection of science, travel, food and entertainment shows, such as “Science View,” “GREAT NATURE,” “Somewhere Street,” “Core Kyoto,” “Dining with the chef” and “J-MELO.” In addition, a variety of news and world financial affairs programs can be found, including “ASIA BIZ FORECAST,” “ASIAN VOICES” and “NEWSLINE.”
The network also broadcasts an assortment of groundbreaking documentaries and specials, including “Document 72 Hours,” “TOMORROW,” “Shima Kosaku’s Asian Entrepreneurs” and “NHK Documentary.” You can view the entire program schedule at http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/schedule/index.html.
“Tricolor TV is committed to meeting our viewers’ great desire for international programming,” said Mikhail Goryachev director of content, Tricolor TV. “NHK WORLD TV provides a compelling lineup of lively entertainment from Japan and the rest of Asia, as well as vital financial and world news which is sure to satisfy our audience.”
NHK WORLD TV is the third international channel carried by Tricolor TV after France 24 and Deutsche Welle (DW). NHK WORLD TV is now available in 280 million households across 150 countries and regions.