NHK WORLD-JAPAN, the English-language global service of Japan’s primary public broadcaster NHK, has joined forces with Houston Public Media and Xfinity to bring its dynamic live news and Japanese lifestyle content to the Greater Houston area. Viewers in the region can access the channel on broadcast channel 8.4 or Xfinity channels 304 and 1152, immersing themselves in the latest international and Asian news and indulging in cultural programs spanning homestyle Japanese cooking, anime, and countryside bicycling.

“We are delighted to bring the news and unique cultural perspective of NHK WORLD-JAPAN to audiences across Greater Houston,” said Mr. Jun Takao, President and CEO of Japan International Broadcasting, Inc. “The Houston community is one of the most diverse in the United States and its people thrive on international culture, so it is a pleasure to bring this content to its English-speaking Asian population and the broader audience that wishes to know more about Japanese news, current events, and culture.“

NHK WORLD-JAPAN presents a distinctive and diverse array of English-language programming, featuring live international news updates from Tokyo and 30 global news bureaus, including New York City. The channel covers a spectrum of topics, including Japanese society, politics, scientific advancements, culture, history, food, and lifestyle. With the inclusion of Houston, NHK WORLD-JAPAN now reaches audiences in 14 metropolitan markets across the U.S. and is accessible for online streaming.