NHK WORLD TV now available for Android smartphones in Japan

TOKYO —

NHK has launched a live‐streaming application of NHK WORLD TV, NHK’s international English TV channel, for domestically‐used Android OS smartphones.

NHK WORLD TV’s live‐streaming has been available on its website or via iPhone and iPad in Japan and overseas to make it easier for people to access and enjoy its programs. NHK started providing apps for Android OS overseas.

NHK said the new service for domestic smartphones will allow a wider number of people living in Japan to enjoy NHK WORLD TV shows live.