NHK stands for Nihon Hōsō Kyōkai, which translates to Japan Broadcasting Corporation. It is Japan’s national public broadcasting organization, established in 1926. NHK is responsible for providing television and radio broadcasting services across the country and is funded primarily through a television license fee paid by viewers. As a public broadcaster, NHK aims to inform, educate, and entertain the public while maintaining independence from commercial interests and government influence. It offers a wide range of programming, including news, documentaries, educational content, and entertainment, contributing to the cultural and social fabric of Japan. NHK also provides international broadcasting services, reaching audiences around the world with Japanese-language and English-language content.
NHK is pursuing ¥5.5 billion in damages from Japan IBM for a failed system overhaul contract. The lawsuit was filed in Tokyo District Court after a series of setbacks in…