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Lakeshore Public Media (www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org) today announced a new partnership with NHK WORLD TV (www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/) which will bring Japanese and Asian news and lifestyle programming to more than 3.5 million homes in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana areas. The stand-alone, 24-hour, English-language television network produced by NHK, Japan’s sole public, independent broadcaster, launches Wednesday, April 1 via digital broadcast through WYIN, a dedicated over-the-air channel (Channel 56.2) and on Comcast (Channel 377).
“Lakeshore Public Media is committed to providing high-quality international news and cultural programming to the Chicago and Northwest Indiana regions,” said James A. Muhammad, president and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media. “Partnering with NHK WORLD TV means we now offer another significant perspective to our diverse viewing audience.”
Based in Tokyo, Japan, NHK WORLD TV provides a variety of informative and entertaining news, business, food, travel, technology and cultural programming around the clock, featuring some of Asia’s top talent. The network recently announced an expansion of its lineup. Programs include (New shows are marked with an asterisk):
News
“NEWSROOM TOKYO”* – A 45-minute, weekday news program with comprehensive, in-depth coverage and commentary on Japan and Asia.“NEWSLINE” – Journalists from around the world report news and breaking news, including the latest in politics, business, technology and culture in Asia.“GLOBAL AGENDA”* – A monthly show featuring debates among global leaders, who take on challenging issues currently facing Japan and the rest of the world.
Business and Technology
“SAMURAI WHEELS”* – Hosts introduce the latest Japanese-made automobiles and celebrate the country’s car culture.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/lakeshore-public-media-partners-nhk-110000900.html
“Lakeshore Public Media is committed to providing high-quality international news and cultural programming to the Chicago and Northwest Indiana regions,” said James A. Muhammad, president and CEO of Lakeshore Public Media. “Partnering with NHK WORLD TV means we now offer another significant perspective to our diverse viewing audience.”
Based in Tokyo, Japan, NHK WORLD TV provides a variety of informative and entertaining news, business, food, travel, technology and cultural programming around the clock, featuring some of Asia’s top talent. The network recently announced an expansion of its lineup. Programs include (New shows are marked with an asterisk):
News
“NEWSROOM TOKYO”* – A 45-minute, weekday news program with comprehensive, in-depth coverage and commentary on Japan and Asia.“NEWSLINE” – Journalists from around the world report news and breaking news, including the latest in politics, business, technology and culture in Asia.“GLOBAL AGENDA”* – A monthly show featuring debates among global leaders, who take on challenging issues currently facing Japan and the rest of the world.
Business and Technology
“SAMURAI WHEELS”* – Hosts introduce the latest Japanese-made automobiles and celebrate the country’s car culture.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/lakeshore-public-media-partners-nhk-110000900.html
