NHK Broadcasting Center
Japan’s national public broadcaster and one of the world’s largest broadcasting organisations, based in Tokyo.
NHK (Nippon Hoso Kyokai) is Japan’s national public broadcaster headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, operating one of the world’s largest and most technically advanced broadcasting organisations, with extensive OB facilities, studios and a global contribution network.
Outside broadcast
NHK operates a large fleet of OB units covering live sport, cultural events and news across Japan and internationally, including 8K OB trucks for flagship productions.
Studios
The NHK Broadcasting Center in Shibuya houses over 20 studios, master control rooms and post-production facilities serving NHK’s multiple national channels.
Technology leadership
NHK is a global pioneer in broadcast technology, having developed 8K Super Hi-Vision and advanced audio formats adopted worldwide by broadcasters.
Scale
Founded in 1925, NHK employs around 10,000 people, operates domestic and international channels including NHK World, and maintains one of the world’s most advanced broadcast infrastructures.