Introducing NHK WORLD PREMIUM: The First Subscription Channel on Freeview UK

 02 October, London UK – Global Distribution Services and Synapse TV are proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking subscription service on Freeview UK built for NHK WORLD PREMIUM, the first subscription TV channel on Freeview.

NHK is the public broadcasting service of Japan which aims to provide even more tailored content to its dedicated viewers, offering a range of exclusive programs and enhanced viewing experiences.

NHK WORLD PREMIUM is an addition to the FTA English TV channel, NHK WORLD-JAPAN, which is available on Freeview channel 286 since the 20th of September 2023. With this new cutting-edge technology, NHK WORLD PREMIUM is able to offer a curated selection of premium content, including documentaries, news and current affairs, lifestyle programs, entertainment shows, and much more in Japanese language for a subscription monthly fee.

"We are delighted to see NHK's expansion into the subscription-based market with the introduction of NHK WORLD PPREMIUM," said Tanya Kronfli, managing director at Global Distribution Services. "NHK has consistently delivered exceptional content, and this new subscription service takes it a step further by providing viewers with even more tailored and premium programming. The launch of NHK WORLD PREMIUM on Freeview UK, the first of its kind, demonstrates their commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional programming to its dedicated viewers."

"We are thrilled to launch of NHK WORLD-JAPAN and NHK WORLD PREMIUM subscription service on UK Freeview”, said Chris Wass, director of Synapse TV. “As the technology provider we are proud to support NHK WORLD-JAPAN/NHK WORLD PREMIUM in their mission to provide the diverse range of high-quality programming targeting the entire Freeview audience for maximum reach."

“JIB is excited to have NHK’s flagship international Japanese language channel, NHK WORLD PREMIUM, on the Freeview platform,” according to Jun Takao, President and CEO of Japan International Broadcasting Inc, the channel’s exclusive international distributor.  “Almost anyone with an internet connection within UK will be able to access and enjoy various contents of NHK WORLD PREMIUM and/or NHK WORLD-JAPAN.”