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Access global news and information about Japan and Asia through television, radio, and online content. This international service offers live streaming, catch-up programs, and on-demand content in multiple languages, with emergency alerts available.

19 available languages
Latest news on Japan and Asia
Emergency information push notifications
Live TV and radio streaming
7-day catch-up programming
Multilingual on-demand content
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What's New in NHK WORLD

9.0.2

January 21, 2026

Some minor improvements

Charts

Top Free

📉 126-3

News

This app dropped -3 positions in News chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Cast

I hope the app allow to cast on screen like the previous version.

Suggestion

Can Japanese be offered as one of the languages?

Love the App!!!

NHK has been in my life for almost a decade! Originally I’d see the channel on cable. I have been using this app for many years and always find something interesting or new. We used to be able to cast/stream the videos to a TV so I could watch it at home, but that option was recently taken away. Please add casting/streaming back!! I actually use the app less now that I can only watch on my phone.
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Anti foreigner sentiment - nonstop

Almost every single article/story is about how much Japanese and NHK dislike foreigners. It seems very odd considering the whole app is targeting foreigners. Is your purpose to get us to download your app so we can feel bad and feel afraid and leave Japan? Never to return?

One article will be about how foreigner workers are not welcome and how much trouble we cause. The next story will be about Japanese employment and worker crisis due to lack of skilled workers and low rates of birth. Do you not see the hypocrisy?

In my opinion, NHK are acting as mouthpiece for a very dark side of Japan which is not reality. The truth is Japanese people are overwhelmingly lovely and this negativity demonstrated by NHK is not representative of real life in Japan.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Constant buffering and connection issues

Bug

Inability to scrub or rewind video playback

Bug

Notifications not working as expected

Bug

Frequent app crashes and freezes

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add dark mode option

Feature

Improve Chromecast and AirPlay support

Feature

Provide more on-demand programming

Feature

Allow customization of content and notifications

Feature

Add option to view content in Japanese language

Feature

FAQ

What is NHK WORLD-JAPAN?

NHK WORLD-JAPAN is the international service of Japan's public broadcaster NHK. It provides global audiences with the latest information on Japan and Asia through television, radio, and online platforms.

What kind of content does NHK WORLD-JAPAN offer?

The app offers live streaming of TV and radio, 7-day catch-up programming, and on-demand video and audio content. It covers the latest news on Japan and Asia, as well as cultural programs.

Is NHK WORLD-JAPAN free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a free service for all users.

What languages are available on NHK WORLD-JAPAN?

The app supports a wide range of languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

Can I receive emergency alerts through the app?

Yes, the app provides push notifications for emergency information such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and Weather Emergency Warnings. This feature is available in several languages including Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese.