Nihon Hoso Kyokai (NHK)

Nihon Hoso Kyokai, also known as NHK and Japan Broadcasting Corporation, is a state-owned entity headquartered in Japan. Operating under the Japan Consortium, the organization was founded in 1926, maintains an estimated 1,640 employees, and reported $4.0 billion in revenue as of 2025. Nihon Hoso Kyokai functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. As Japan's sole public broadcaster, the company specializes in broadcast television and radio services, having introduced its radio service in 1925 and its television service in 1953. Its operations are financed by receiving fees paid by households owning television sets, a system designed to ensure independence from governmental and private organizations and to prioritize viewer and listener opinions.