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    Best IPTV for Japanese Expats: NHK, Fuji TV, TV Asahi

    Mar 15, 2025 5 min read StreamTV Team
    Traditional Japanese tatami room with TV showing NHK news broadcast
    NHK, Fuji, TBS, TV Asahi — Japanese broadcasts live from Tokyo, anywhere in the world.

    海外でも日本のテレビを — never miss NHK ニュース 7, Fuji's hit dramas, or live sumo basho. StreamTV gives Japanese expats 60+ live NHK, Fuji TV, TBS, TV Asahi and TV Tokyo channels for $11.88/month — same time as Tokyo, no VPN.

    Japanese Channels Included

    NHK General, NHK BS, NHK World

    Japan's national broadcaster — news, sumo & dramas in HD

    Fuji TV, Fuji TV One/Two/Next

    Hit dramas, variety shows & live anime broadcasts

    TV Asahi, BS Asahi

    News Station, Doraemon, Detective Conan & sports

    TBS, BS-TBS, TV Tokyo

    Anime, J-dramas, Naruto, One Piece & business news

    Nippon TV, NTV Plus

    Live baseball (NPB), variety & top-rated dramas

    WOWOW, J Sports 1-4

    Premium movies, NPB baseball, sumo & J-League soccer

    StreamTV vs TV Japan & Crunchyroll

    FeatureStreamTVTV Japan / Crunchyroll
    Japanese channels60+ live NHK/Fuji/TBS/TV AsahiLimited (TV Japan $25/mo)
    Live news from TokyoNHK News 24/7, real-timeDelayed VOD
    Live anime broadcastsSame time as Japan airingCrunchyroll delay
    Sumo & NPB baseball liveAll bashō + every gameHighlights only
    Monthly price$11.88 all-in$25-50 (TV Japan + Crunchyroll)

    Setup in 5 Minutes

    1. 1Sign up at getstreamtv.live in 60 seconds
    2. 2Install the app on Firestick, Apple TV, iPhone or Smart TV
    3. 3Open the '日本 / Japan' category
    4. 4Tap NHK, Fuji TV, TBS or any of 60+ Japanese channels
    5. 5Watch live from anywhere — US, Europe, Australia, Asia

    Why Japanese Expats Pick StreamTV

    • 60+ Japanese channels (NHK, Fuji, TBS, TV Asahi, TV Tokyo, Nippon)
    • Live anime broadcasts — same time as Tokyo airing
    • Sumo (all 6 basho), NPB baseball, J-League live
    • NHK News 24/7 from Tokyo — stay connected
    • Works in US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, SE Asia
    • 5 simultaneous streams — whole family watches

    FAQs

    Can I watch NHK and Fuji TV live outside Japan?

    Yes — StreamTV streams 60+ Japanese channels including NHK General/BS/World, Fuji TV, TBS, TV Asahi, TV Tokyo and Nippon TV live in HD from anywhere worldwide. No VPN needed.

    How much does Japanese IPTV cost vs TV Japan?

    StreamTV is $11.88/month for all 60+ Japanese channels plus 24,000 global. TV Japan alone costs $25/month and only offers 1-2 channels with limited content.

    Can I watch live sumo, NPB baseball and J-League?

    Yes — every sumo bashō, all NPB baseball games and J-League matches stream live via NHK, J Sports and WOWOW channels in real-time.

    Does it work on Smart TVs and Firestick?

    Yes — works on Sony, Sharp, Panasonic, Samsung, LG Smart TVs, Firestick, Apple TV, Android TV, iPhone, iPad and any device with internet.

    日本のテレビをどこでも — Japan, Anywhere

    60+ Japanese channels live. $11.88/month. Free trial today.

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