NHK WORLD to expand Internet services

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NHK WORLD, Japan’s international broadcasting service, has announced the introduction of new Internet options designed to make its services more accessible to audiences across range of platforms.

◆ New Application for Android

NHK WORLD has launched a new application for tablet devices that use the Android OS, enabling viewers to enjoy live streaming of its news, documentaries and cultural programs.

Previously available via Internet (www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld) and iPhone, the new service will reach millions of additional viewers across the globe.

Downloading the service is free of charge, and only requires the viewers to input “NHK World TV Live” on “Android Market” to download the application.

This service will initially only be available for the overseas market, but NHK plans to introduce it in Japan once stability of system is confirmed.

◆ NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN to Live Stream its Programs

NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN will start live streaming via its website (www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/radio) in all 18 languages in which it broadcasts, enabling listeners to enjoy powerful programs and latest news from Japan.

The live streaming is offered in Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Indonesian, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Thai, Urdu and Vietnamese.

The time slots depend on the programming of each language, and each program varies from 20 minutes to 45 minute in length.