FreeCast Adds Japanese Public Broadcaster NHK WORLD-JAPAN

The English-language News channel comes from Japan’s sole public broadcaster.

FreeCast is announcing the launch of NHK WORLD-JAPAN on its free streaming platform. The English-language channel from Japan’s public media organization, NHK, joins FreeCast’s growing lineup of hundreds of free FAST channels. The channel is now available to all FreeCast members outside of Japan on all platforms.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN is a 24-hour channel featuring news, lifestyle and cultural content, and documentaries, made for an international audience with the goal of promoting mutual understanding and promoting respect for freedom and democracy. The channel features commentary, analysis, and fresh insights from a Japanese perspective, and serves as a cultural gateway for the international world to Japan and the rest of Asia.

FreeCast’s Executive Vice President of Digital Content, Tracy West, discussed the value of international broadcasters to the platform: “As television shifts from traditional infrastructure to streaming, media can more easily cross borders, bringing high-quality content to new audiences. We’ve always embraced that, and NHK WORLD-JAPAN is a fantastic example. Japan is a culturally rich and beautiful country whose culinary and pop culture has had global influence. Authentic Japanese content for a global audience is a perfect fit for our platform.”

“We are excited with the launch and look forward to a successful partnership” said Mr. Hiroshi Maeda, president and CEO of Japan International Broadcasting (JIB), the worldwide distributor of NHK WORLD-JAPAN. “As our core mission is to deliver NHK’s high-quality contents for public interest, we are confident this new partnership with FreeCast will make the channel more accessible to the world.”

For more information about NHK WORLD-JAPAN please visit Japan International Broadcasting Inc.