NHK World

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Japanâ€s sole public broadcaster, introduced a radio service in 1925 and a television service in

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Japan's sole public broadcaster, introduced a radio service in 1925 and a television service in 1953. NHK is financed by the receiving fee paid by each household that owns a television set. This system enables the Corporation to maintain independence from any governmental and private organization, and ensures that the opinions of viewers and listeners are assigned top priority.