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.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Jul 5, 2020
by Patrick St. Michel
Social media users have offered a broader perspective of commentary on protests against systemic racism happening abroad.
National / Crime & Legal Jun 27, 2020
NHK loses first lawsuit over forced viewing contracts as court favors use of modified TV
After three victories in a row, the public broadcaster lost to a plaintiff who bought a TV that was equipped to filter out signals only from NHK.
National / Media | MEDIA MIX Jun 13, 2020
Prosecutor gambling scandal lifts veil on press access in Japan
by Philip Brasor
Will the incident prompt any major media outlet to change its ways when socializing with sources?
Commentary / Japan Jun 10, 2020
Media collaborators threaten press freedom in Japan
by Richard Solomon
Japan has too few good journalists because mainstream media reporters unconsciously begin their stories from the point of view of prized informants.