The WNET Group and JIB (Japan International Broadcasting) Partner to Launch NHK WORLD-JAPAN in the New York Designated Market Area (DMA)

Long Island Public Media Station WLIW will carry NHK WORLD-JAPAN on digital channel 21-3

NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning today, the NHK WORLD-JAPAN channel will be available in the New York DMA on WLIW digital channel 21.3 and on local cable providers including Optimum, Spectrum, Comcast, Verizon Fios, and Astound/RCN. NHK WORLD-JAPAN is the English-language international service of Japan's sole public broadcaster, NHK.

"We are excited to partner with Long Island's WLIW to bring the NHK WORLD-JAPAN channel to an even broader New York audience," said Mr. Hiroshi Maeda, the President & CEO of Japan International Broadcasting. "We look forward to continuing our relationship with its parent company WNET and collaborating with them to highlight this unique perspective on Japanese culture, lifestyle programming, and international news to English-speaking viewers in Long Island and the entire tri-state area."

"NHK WORLD-JAPAN has been providing viewers of the tri-state area high-quality, diverse content for nearly a decade, delivering programs on Japanese society, history, food, politics, and more," said Neal Shapiro, President & CEO of The WNET Group. "We're proud to continue this partnership expanding the reach of NHK's exceptional programming from Asia and around the world by adding NHK WORLD-JAPAN to our WLIW digital channel lineup for our local communities."

NHK WORLD-JAPAN Program Highlights:

• NHK NEWSLINE: NHK WORLD-JAPAN's flagship hourly news program delivers the latest world news, business and weather, with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.
• Journeys in Japan: Visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, and offering traveling tips rarely found in guidebooks. 
• Dining with the Chef: Chef Saito and Chef Rika introduce viewers to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine while preparing delicious dishes that can be made at home.
• Asia Insight: Dynamic Asia. Stories behind the world's largest continent as it faces political, economic, cultural, and technological changes.
• GRAND SUMO Highlights: The best of today's sumo! Enjoy daily highlights of this dynamic sport with background info and play-by-play commentary adding to the excitement.

Local cable viewers can watch NHK WORLD-JAPAN on Optimum 142, Spectrum 1278, Verizon Fios 473, Comcast 1155, and Astound/RCN 68; or over-the-air on WLIW 21.3 in Northern New Jersey and New York. The NHK WORLD-JAPAN livestream is available on wliw.org/live.

Digital antenna viewers must rescan their tuners after April 1 to receive over-the-air channel updates including NHK WORLD-JAPAN on WLIW 21.3 and the WORLD Channel, which is moving to 13.3 (THIRTEEN WORLD) on April 1.

Please check your local listings or wliw.org/HowToWatch for additional channel information.

NHK WORLD-JAPAN
NHK WORLD-JAPAN is a 24-hour non-commercial channel featuring news, lifestyle and cultural content, and documentaries, made for an international audience with the goal of promoting mutual understanding and promoting respect for freedom and democracy. The channel features commentary, analysis, and fresh insights from a Japanese perspective, and serves as a cultural gateway for the international world to Japan and the rest of Asia.

JIB (JAPAN INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING)
Japan International Broadcasting is responsible for the worldwide distribution of the English language news/lifestyle channel "NHK WORLD-JAPAN," as well as the Japanese language channel "NHK WORLD PREMIUM." Currently, the two channels are broadcast around the world on three international satellites and reach households, hotels, and others via DTH, cable, IPTV, and terrestrial broadcast.

The WNET Group
The WNET Group creates inspiring media content and meaningful experiences for diverse audiences nationwide. It is the community-supported home of New York's THIRTEEN – America's flagship PBS station – WLIW, THIRTEEN PBS KIDS, WLIW World and Create; NJ PBS, New Jersey's statewide public television network; Long Island's only NPR station WLIW-FM; ALL ARTS, the arts and culture media provider; newsroom NJ Spotlight News; and FAST channel PBS Nature. Through these channels and streaming platforms, The WNET Group brings arts, culture, education, news, documentary, entertainment, and DIY programming to more than five million viewers each month. The WNET Group's award-winning productions include signature PBS series Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, and Amanpour and Company and trusted local news programs like NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi. Inspiring curiosity and nurturing dreams, The WNET Group's award-winning Kids' Media and Education team produces the PBS KIDS series Cyberchase, interactive Mission US history games, and resources for families, teachers and caregivers. A leading nonprofit public media producer for more than 60 years, The WNET Group presents and distributes content that fosters lifelong learning, including initiatives addressing poverty, jobs, economic opportunity, social justice, understanding, and the environment. Through Passport, station members can stream new and archival programming anytime, anywhere. The WNET Group represents the best in public media. Join us.

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