NHK WORLD-JAPAN is the official international broadcasting service of Japan’s public broadcaster, providing news and cultural programming to a global audience. The app offers live and on-demand content in 19 languages, including emergency alerts for natural disasters. It serves as a centralized hub for international users seeking information on Japan and Asia.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Global users interested in Japanese news, culture, and regional updates from Asia.
Key features
Provides news and programming in 19 different languages to support a diverse international user base.
Delivers push notifications for earthquakes, tsunamis, and weather emergency warnings in select languages.
Offers live TV and radio streaming alongside a 7-day catch-up service for missed broadcasts.
Provides access to a wide range of multilingual video and audio programs on demand.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Intense developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: intense.
Who built it?
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
3 apps tracked · News
NHKプラス（NHK ONE対応）
NHKオンデマンドUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for NHK WORLD-JAPAN
How's the News market?
The rivals identified
By China Global Television Network Corp.
Both apps function as state-backed international news platforms, competing for global audiences through live streaming and on-demand video content.
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN provides emergency alerts for natural disasters; CGTN lacks this specific public safety feature.
- NHK WORLD-JAPAN supports 19 languages; CGTN limits its global news coverage to five languages.
- CGTN hosts a broad archive of original TV shows and articles; NHK WORLD-JAPAN focuses on cultural programming.
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Key takeaways for NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While the app provides extensive multilingual coverage and emergency alerts, users have expressed dissatisfaction regarding the removal of casting functionality and the lack of Japanese-language content.
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