National Jul 26, 2021
The 56.4% rating for NHK's live broadcast of the ceremony in the Kanto region compared with 61.2% for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony.
National Jun 2, 2021
10,000 volunteers have quit Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, say organizers
"There's no doubt that one of the reasons is concern over coronavirus infections," Toshiro Muto, CEO of the organizing committee, told reporters.
National / Media | MEDIA MIX May 1, 2021
Hate speech can’t be met with indifference and ignorance
by Philip Brasor
When the head of DHC began making anti-Korean comments, many news outlets decided it was just better not to talk about it.
National Apr 19, 2021
NHK asked to investigate after anti-Olympic protest muted during torch relay
Japan's national broadcaster has said that it muted the voices out of consideration for Olympic torch relay runners and other circumstances.
National Feb 27, 2021
NHK may soon be able to surcharge delinquents on viewing fees after Cabinet OKs law revision
The revision to the broadcast law also calls for the creation of a system to accumulate reserve funds so that NHK can reduce its fees.
National Jan 30, 2021
The move is designed to reduce personnel costs as revenue at NHK is projected to fall due to planned cuts in its fees.
Business Jan 13, 2021
The fee cut by NHK, or Japan Broadcasting Corp., will likely result in a decline of about 10% in its viewer fee revenue.
National Dec 12, 2020
"If we don't do it quickly amid the coronavirus pandemic, when will we do it?" communications minister Ryota Takeda said.
Entertainment News Nov 17, 2020
NiziU and Babymetal to perform for first time on NHK's 'Kohaku' music show
The popular New Year's Eve extravaganza will be held without an audience for the first time due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Business Nov 11, 2020
NHK eyeing ¥20 billion cap on internet-related business costs
In September, NHK revealed a plan to scrap the current system that sets the upper limit for costs on its internet businesses at 2.5 percent of its viewing fee revenue.
National Nov 7, 2020
Government to abandon collecting NHK fees from all households
The ministry concluded that it is difficult to win understanding of the plans from citizens at a time when the number of users of NHK's online service is limited, the sources said.
National Oct 17, 2020
NHK wants to make it mandatory for households to report whether they have a TV
The broadcaster has also requested that it be allowed to ask for the names of residents at homes from which reports have not been submitted.