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NHK to reduce viewer fees in fiscal 2023

Business Jan 13, 2021

NHK to reduce viewer fees in fiscal 2023

The fee cut by NHK, or Japan Broadcasting Corp., will likely result in a decline of about 10% in its viewer fee revenue.

Communications minister urges NHK to lower fees quickly

National Dec 12, 2020

Communications minister urges NHK to lower fees quickly

"If we don't do it quickly amid the coronavirus pandemic, when will we do it?" communications minister Ryota Takeda said.

NiziU and Babymetal to perform for first time on NHK's 'Kohaku' music show

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.

Government to abandon collecting NHK fees from all households

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.

NHK wants to make it mandatory for households to report whether they have a TV

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.

NHK aiming to expand online broadcasting business

Business / Corporate Sep 16, 2020

NHK aiming to expand online broadcasting business

The public broadcaster said it plans to remove the cap on its online business spending, including on its NHK Plus service.

NHK to halve number of satellite TV channels

Business / Corporate Aug 5, 2020

NHK to halve number of satellite TV channels

The public broadcaster announced Tuesday it also plans to consolidate its two AM radio channels into one.

Japan’s netizens make up for traditional media outlets' shortcomings in addressing Black Lives Matter

National / Media | Japan Pulse Jul 5, 2020

Japan’s netizens make up for traditional media outlets' shortcomings in addressing Black Lives Matter

by Patrick St. Michel

Social media users have offered a broader perspective of commentary on protests against systemic racism happening abroad.

NHK loses first lawsuit over forced viewing contracts as court favors use of modified TV

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.

Prosecutor gambling scandal lifts veil on press access in Japan

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?

Media collaborators threaten press freedom in Japan

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.

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