National Radio of Japan (NHK)

The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) is Japan's public broadcasting organization, providing TV and radio programming to serve the public interest. Funded mainly through a mandatory license fee, NHK offers news, educational content, cultural programming, and entertainment without commercial advertising. Its mission is to inform, educate, and promote cultural growth across Japan, maintaining impartiality and high journalistic standards. As a national entity, NHK also produces international broadcasts through NHK World, sharing Japan’s culture and news globally. Its role is akin to public broadcasters in other countries, serving as a trusted source of information and cultural enrichment for the Japanese public.