Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK)
Japan’s NHK strikes late deal with Fifa for Women’s World Cup rights
A blackout of the Fifa Women's World Cup has been averted in Japan, after state broadcaster NHK stepped up to acquire the rights at late notice
NHK reveals satellite channel cut timeline, part of wider cost cuts
Japanese public service broadcaster NHK is merging two of its linear satellite channels this November as part of cost-cutting measures that have also seen a pullback in spending on sports rights
U-Next and Japanext pick up PGA Tour rights in Japan
New media rights agreements have been agreed in Japan for PGA Tour golf following the shutdown yesterday of GolfTV, the Warner Bros
Survey: Half of Tokyo residents disapprove of 2021 Olympics
A public poll has found 51.7 per cent of Tokyo residents hope the Olympics in 2021 is postponed again or cancelled, while 46.3 per cent want to see the event proceed
Dentsu closes in on free-to-air WRC deals in Japan
The Dentsu agency is in the process of finalising FIA World Rally Championship sublicensing agreements in Japan with terrestrial broadcasters NHK and TV Asahi, SportBusiness understands
Tokyo 2020 latest: ¥7.8tn cancellation hit estimated, venues completed, NHK plans 8K coverage, and more
A report by Japanese financial firm SMBC Nikko Securities has estimated that Japan's gross domestic product would be reduced by 1.4 per cent, equivalent to ¥7.8tn ($75bn), if the Tokyo Olympics was cancelled.
NHK and IPC to produce Tokyo 2020 Paralympics documentary
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will work with Japanese public-service broadcaster NHK to produce an official documentary film for next year’s Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Japan Consortium extends Olympic broadcast rights to 2032
The Japan Consortium, which includes public-service broadcaster NHK and the Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association (JBA), has extended its Olympic Games rights deal until the 2032 summer Olympics
Japan’s Rugby World Cup exit breaks broadcast records once more
Japan bowed out of its Rugby World Cup yesterday (Sunday) by setting yet more broadcast records, while New Zealand telco Spark said its under-fire service worked efficiently throughout quarter-final weekend
Japan’s thrilling Rugby World Cup win sets new viewing record
Japan’s thrilling 28-21 victory over Scotland in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday has become the most-watched live event in the country this year as the ongoing tournament continues to set records in its h…