TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KRCB-TV (www.krcb.org), the public television station, today announced a new partnership with NHK WORLD TV (www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/), which will bring Japanese and Asian news and lifestyle programming to more than 2.5 million homes in San Francisco’s Bay Area. The stand-alone 24-hour, English-language television network produced by NHK, Japan’s sole public, independent broadcaster, launches today via digital broadcast through a dedicated over-the-air channel (Channel 22.3) and on Comcast Xfinity (Channel 202).
“KRCB is committed to providing high-quality international news and cultural programming to the San Francisco Bay Area,” said Nancy Dobbs, president & CEO, KRCB Public Television. “By partnering with NHK WORLD TV, we can now offer another significant world view to our extremely diverse viewing audience.”
Based in Tokyo, Japan, NHK WORLD TV offers a variety of informative and entertaining news, business, food, travel, technology and cultural programming around the clock, featuring some of the region’s top talent. Programs include:
News
- “NEWSLINE” – Journalists from around the world report news and breaking news, including the latest in politics, business, technology and culture in Asia. Regular features come from a total of 30 news bureaus, including Beijing, London and Paris. In the United States, New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles offer different perspectives on what's happening. Well-known anchors include Shery Ahn, Yuko Aotani, Catherine Kobayashi and Gene Otani.
- “Asia This Week” - Minori Takao provides developments in Japan and Asia each week, covering the cultures, economies and politics of more than four billion people.
Science and Business
- “ASIA BIZ FORECAST” – Asia’s top economists and commercial strategists forecast Asia's rapidly changing business, financial and market trends. Hosted by Yuko Fukushima.
- “Science View” - Renowned Japanese scientists investigate and discuss the worlds of technology and natural science. Moderated by Tomoko Kimura.
- “ASIAN VOICES” - NHK's senior commentator, Aiko Doden, hosts Asia's leading academics, economists and politicians, who provide perspectives on global and regional issues.
Lifestyle
- “Dining with the chef” – Culinary artists, including Tatsuo Saito, introduce Japanese cuisine and the overall harmony of various ingredients.
- “DESIGN TALKS” – Stylists and designers bring viewers on an aesthetic voyage, exploring art and philosophy in Japanese designs from antiques to technology, commodities and fashion.
- “cool japan” - A panel of international special guests examine the appeal and secrets to the hip cultural aspects of Japan. Hosted by Risa Stegmayer and Shoji Kokami.
“We are excited to share such a compelling lineup with San Francisco’s Bay Area. It includes everything from cutting edge news coverage of major global events to mouthwatering recipes and menu advice from our region’s foremost culinary experts to key trends driving Asian lifestyle and technology,” said Yoshihiko Shimizu, President and CEO of Japan International Broadcasting. “This is one of the most culturally-diverse markets in the world and our schedule truly provides something for everyone to enjoy.”
The channel also offers an assortment of groundbreaking documentaries and specials, including “March to Recovery,” “TOMORROW” and “NHK Documentary.” You can view the entire program schedule at http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/schedule/index.html.
NHK WORLD TV is currently available in 260 million households across 140 countries and regions.
About Japan International Broadcasting, Inc.
Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB), a subsidiary of NHK, is responsible for the worldwide distribution of the HD English language news/lifestyle program “NHK WORLD TV”, as well as the Japanese language program “NHK WORLD Premium.” Currently, the two channels are broadcast around the world on three international and 20 domestic satellites and reach households, hotels and others via DTH, cable, IPTV and terrestrial broadcast.
About KRCB Public Television
KRCB Public Television broadcasts from studios in Rohnert Park, California on digital channels 22.1, 22.2 & 22.3 and is seen over-the-air throughout much of the San Francisco Bay Area. KRCB’s main channel is also seen on Channels 722 and 22 via Comcast Cable, and on Channel 22 via AT&T U-verse, DISH and DirecTV satellite services across the entire San Francisco Bay Area. If you enjoy this quality programming, please support KRCB at http://www.krcb.org/. To view KRCB press releases, go to http://krcb.org/pressroom.
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