Channel identification guide
NHK World-Japan in Japan · channel ID and TV guide
NHK World-Japan in Japan uses the catalogue ID NHKWorldJapan.jp. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for NHKWorldJapan.jp when you match NHK World-Japan in Japan. The directory lists Government of Japan in the owner field.
Station details
- Source identifier
- NHKWorldJapan.jp
- Source geography
- Japan · JP
- Programme categories
- news, culture
- Site listed in the snapshot
- www3.nhk.or.jp
- Alternative labels
- NHK World
- Owner field
- Government of Japan
- Launch field
- 1998-04-01
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists NHK World Espanol under NHKWorldEspanol.jp. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHK World Espanol | Japan | NHKWorldEspanol.jp | Citizens of Japan |
Match the TV guide
A national headline may appear on more than one station. Compare a specific local bulletin.
<channel id="NHKWorldJapan.jp">…</channel>
<programme channel="NHKWorldJapan.jp" start="20250715200000 +0900">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Asia/Tokyo | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0900 | 15 Jul 11:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “NHK World-Japan | guide alignment test” against NHKWorldJapan.jp in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with NHKWorldJapan.jp exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “NHK World”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |