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NHK ONE service details released for all users

From NHK · () Japanese

Translated from Japanese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • NHK ONE is available to all users, with no additional charge for households with an existing reception contract.
  • Households without a reception contract are required to establish one according to broadcast law.
  • Details on contracts for businesses and schools are available via a provided link.

NHK ONE, a service offered by Japan's public broadcaster NHK, is accessible to everyone, regardless of their subscription status. For households that already have an NHK reception contract, access to NHK ONE is included without any extra fees or separate agreements. This ensures that existing subscribers can seamlessly enjoy the service's offerings.

However, for individuals or households that have not yet established an NHK reception contract, the law mandates that they must do so to utilize NHK ONE. This requirement is in accordance with Japan's broadcast law, ensuring compliance for all users of public broadcasting services.

NHK provides further information for those seeking to understand the specifics of reception contracts. Detailed guidance on establishing contracts for business use or for educational institutions, such as schools, is available through a dedicated link. This allows interested parties to easily find the necessary information to comply with regulations and access the service.

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Originally published by NHK in Japanese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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