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Does NHK WORLD TV only provide programs in English? / Can I view programs in Japanese on NHK WORLD TV?

  • NHK WORLD TV is an English-language television service. However, some programs can be viewed as a bilingual broadcast, with English on the main audio channel and Japanese on the sub audio channel.
  • Some local broadcast satellite services and cable service providers only broadcast the main audio channel.
  • If you want to view programs in Japanese, the NHK WORLD PREMIUM service is available.

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