NHK stands for Nippon Hoso Kyokai, which is Japan’s national public broadcasting organization. Established in 1926, NHK operates as a public broadcaster and is funded primarily through license fees paid by viewers, similar to the BBC in the United Kingdom. NHK provides a wide range of programming, including news, educational content, documentaries, drama, entertainment, and cultural programming, both in Japanese and other languages. It also offers international services, such as NHK World, which broadcasts news and various programs to an international audience. NHK is known for its commitment to impartial reporting and its role in preserving and promoting Japanese culture and language.
NHK is suing IBM Japan for ¥54.7 billion over contract disputes related to a broadcasting system development. The contract was initiated in December 2022, but IBM announced significant delays just…