How to watch NHK World-Japan live online
NHK World-Japan streams live and free anywhere in the world on its official website and in the free NHK WORLD-JAPAN app, with 7-day catch-up. In many countries it is also on local satellite and cable services.
NHK says its live channel can be watched anywhere in the world on its official website, and its app is free, with live streaming and 7-day catch-up.
The app also runs on internet-connected TVs through devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV and Android TV.
- Country
- Japan
- Run by
- NHK, Japan's public broadcaster
- Type
- News
- Language
- English
- Watch live
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN website and app
- Cost at home
- Free
- Abroad
- Yes: free anywhere in the world
- Checked
- 12 November 2026
Can you watch NHK World-Japan abroad?
NHK says its TV and radio services stream live anywhere in the world through the official website and app.
It is also carried by satellite, cable and other services in approximately 160 countries and regions (NHK, March 2025); the fee depends on the provider.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN website and app
The live channel, free, on NHK's official website and in its free app.
Local TV operators
NHK World-Japan on local satellite, cable and other TV services; NHK's site lets you look up an operator by country.
Watch NHK World-Japan in the USA, the UK, Canada and more
NHK World-Japan in the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany and France
Yes. NHK WORLD-JAPAN website and app (worldwide, free). The live channel, free, on NHK's official website and in its free app.
Apps for NHK World-Japan: TV, phone and laptop
What is NHK World-Japan?
NHK World-Japan is the international service of NHK, Japan's public broadcaster. Its TV channel shows news and programmes about Japan and Asia in English, around the clock.
NHK World-Japan: common questions
Is NHK World-Japan free?
Yes. NHK says its app service is free, and the live channel is on its official website.
Can I watch NHK World-Japan outside Japan?
Yes. NHK says it streams live anywhere in the world through its website and app.
Can I watch NHK World-Japan programmes later?
Yes. The app has 7-day catch-up, apart from programmes with rights limits.
Which app do I need to watch NHK World-Japan live?
NHK WORLD-JAPAN (worldwide): iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV.
Can I watch NHK World-Japan in the USA?
Yes. NHK WORLD-JAPAN website and app (worldwide, free). The live channel, free, on NHK's official website and in its free app.
Where the facts come from
We check every fact on the broadcaster's own pages, or on two independent sources that agree.
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN: live TV
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN: FAQ
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN: the app
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN: how to watch (local operators)
- Wikipedia: NHK World-Japan
Last checked: 12 November 2026. Prices and rules change: the official pages always win.
