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NHK Enterprises
America, Inc.
New York Head Office:
437 Fifth Avenue,
6th Fl.
New York, NY
10016
Tel.(212)575-9700
Fax.(212)575-9720
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About NHK Enterprises America
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NHK
Enterprises America, Inc. has been a leader in the creation of high
definition programs since 1988. As the American subsidiary and
production arm of NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation, Japan’s sole and public broadcaster and
the largest broadcaster in Asia, NHK Enterprises America, Inc. is based in New York City and in Los Angeles
producing programs extensively throughout North and South
America. We are a full-service network programming origination
company for high definition programs and live broadcasts.
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About NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation
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NHK - The Leader in
Broadcasting Technology
NHK
(Japan Broadcasting Corporation), Japan's sole public broadcaster,
introduced a radio service in 1925 and a television service in 1953. NHK is
financed by the receiving fee paid by each household that owns a television
set. This system enables the Corporation to maintain independence from any
governmental and private organization, and ensures that the opinions of
viewers and listeners are assigned top priority.
Following the launch of digital satellite broadcasting in
December 2000, NHK commenced digital terrestrial TV broadcasting in December
2003 in central areas of Japan's
three largest cities: Tokyo, Osaka,
and Nagoya.
The core technology of digital broadcasting is Hi-Vision, NHK's HDTV system,
which delivers clear, vivid pictures and CD-quality sound. NHK has been
conducting research and development on Hi-Vision since 1964, and now almost
80% of General TV is broadcast in HD. NHK's major HDTV projects in 2003
included spectacular HD images of a total solar eclipse transmitted live from
Antarctica for the first time.
NHK currently serves domestic audiences via five
television and three radio services. The core channels are General TV and
Educational TV, broadcast terrestrially, and three radio channels. These
services provide a diverse range of programs, including news, education, and
family entertainment. The three satellite channels also offer a varied and
versatile range of programs. Internationally, NHK offers three TV and radio
services under the NHK WORLD umbrella.
NHK has 54 stations across Japan and correspondents in 35
locations around the world. Making full use of this network, NHK will
continue to offer fast, accurate and detailed reports and programs, covering
a broad spectrum extending from international news to local information.
NHK has been conducting research on even more advanced
technology such as "Super Hi-Vision", the Ultra High Definition
system with 4,320 scanning lines (16 times better resolution than the
standard HDTV system), flexible ultra-thin displays, and clear reception of
TV programs on mobile terminals. NHK is also researching special-needs
broadcasting services for elderly people and those with disabilities.
NHK promotes intercultural dialogue, and continually
undertakes new co-production projects with broadcasting stations, production
companies and distributors around the world. Between April 2003 and March
2004, NHK took part in 92 co-productions under 43 titles, of which 40 were in
HD.
April 2004
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