It's true that NHK Plus offers free missed programs! NHK Plus fee and NHK On Demand are explained!

Did you miss another NHK program? Did you forget to record it? What to do?"

"I can watch the programs I missed on NHK Plus, but can I really use it for free?"

I'm on NHK Plus, but what is NHK On Demand?

If you have any of these questions, this article is for you!

What is NHK Plus?

NHK Plus is a service that allows you to simultaneously watch terrestrially broadcasted NHK General TV programs and E-telegrams on the Internet.

Through NHK Plus, you can watch NHK programs on your smartphone or tablet at any time.

Is NHK Plus free or subscription-based, and what are the features and benefits of NHK Plus?

In this article, we will look into various information about NHK Plus and explain it in detail.

Is the NHK Plus fee really free?

NHK Plus fee is free, but payment of subscription fee is essential.

As it turns out, the NHK Plus fee is free. Missed and follow-up subscriptions are also available free of charge.

However, this is limited to those who have paid the NHK fee.

In any case, the NHK Plus website states that NHK Plus is funded by subscription fees and is operated to supplement NHK's services, so it is necessary to be certified as having paid NHK subscription fees and to apply for the service.

In other words, those who have paid NHK subscription fees can use NHK Plus without additional fees.

ID registration is required to watch NHK Plus

If you want to watch NHK Plus broadcast programs, you need to register as a member (ID registration). When registering as a member, it is essential to enter your subscription information (subscription name and address, etc.), and the verification process will confirm whether subscription fees have been paid or not.

If you have not paid your NHK subscription fee, you will not be able to register as a member.

If you watch NHK Plus programs without registering, you will see a ticker on the screen, which is not completely visible.

In some cases, your non-payment may be discovered and you may receive a bill for the subscription fee.

If you want to watch NHK without paying the subscription fee, we recommend that you use NHK On Demand.

What are the features of NHK Plus?

Contents available on NHK Plus

Simultaneous broadcast distribution: You can watch General TV and E-television programs on your PC, smartphone or tablet at the same time they are broadcast. Depending on the distribution rights, all or part of the program may not be available. However, only missed programs can be viewed on TV.

Missed Program Delivery: You can watch General TV and E-television programs anytime for one week after they are broadcast. Depending on the region, some programs are available for up to two weeks. Depending on the distribution rights, some or all of the programs may not be available. Please be aware of this.

On NHK Plus, available programs are "NHK programs broadcast in real time " and daily broadcast programs such as "Ohayo Nippon," "Ozumo" and "Okaasan to tosho" are delivered and can be viewed in the past week.

You can also watch " Kamakura-dono no 13inin" and other historical dramas, but since it is basically for one week, you can only watch the past one episode of programs that were broadcast once a week. It is necessary to watch the program so as not to miss it.

Use of NHK Plus is limited to the Japan region.

As you can see, NHK Plus is available only in Japan.

If you move or are posted overseas, unfortunately, you will not be able to use NHK Plus.

Regardless of whether you are registered or not, the following screen will appear when you are abroad.

Free viewing of missed content available one week after broadcast

On NHK Plus, available programs are "NHK programs broadcast in real time " and daily broadcast programs such as "Ohayo Nippon," "Ozumo" and "Okaasan to tosho" are delivered and available for the past week.

For those who have paid their NHK subscription fees, you can use all the features of NHK Plus. Even if you miss your favorite program, you can replay it by taking advantage of the NHK Plus Missing Programs feature.

However, the NHK PLUS Missing Programs period is one week after the program has finished airing.

In other words, NHK Plus programs can be replayed and watched on the missed programs for 7 days after the end of the broadcast.

Real-time is available without the need for ID registration.

If you ask if those who have not paid NHK subscription fees can watch NHK Plus as it is without registration, the answer is YES.

NHK Plus real-time streaming can be viewed without ID registration. However, since real-time streaming is only available on NHK General and NHK Education channels, the available content is limited.

For those who wish to enjoy various interesting programs in addition to Taiga Drama and Morning Drama, NHK also offers NHK On Demand service.

The following is an explanation of the differences between NHK Plus and NHK On Demand.

What is the difference between NHK Plus and NHK On Demand?

The following table summarizes the differences between NHK Plus and NHK On Demand.

NHK Plus is a free simultaneous internet service provided by NHK. You can watch NHK TV programs in real time on your smartphone, tablet, or PC according to the program broadcast time. In addition, some programs can be viewed for a certain period of time after broadcast.

NHK on Demand is a pay-per-view video-on-demand service that provides NHK's program archives and allows you to watch them whenever you like after they are broadcast. A wide variety of genres are available, including dramas, documentaries, and children's programs. Some programs are available for individual subscription, while others are available on a subscription basis (monthly membership).

NHK on Demand" is a video distribution service that allows you to watch programs broadcast on terrestrial and satellite channels, as well as classic dramas and documentaries broadcast in the past.

• Prices are divided into "monthly unlimited viewing package: 990 yen (including tax)/month" or "single viewing: 110 yen to 330 yen (including tax)/month".
• It has about 500 terrestrial broadcast programs per month and 10,000 titles including classic dramas and documentaries broadcast in the past.

NHK On Demand is more content-rich than NHK Plus and is the best recommendation for NHK fans.

How to Watch NHK's Missed Programs as Much as You Want

Besides NHK Plus and NHK On Demand, is there any other way to watch NHK's unlimited missed programs?

Next, we will research and introduce other video streaming services where you can watch NHK's missed programs as much as you want.

Amazon Prime Video

NHK On Demand is registered on Amazon Prime Video. It is displayed by program and is a convenient way to watch the full NHK program series at once.

Since it is a subscription, you need to add channels on Amazon Prime Video.

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U-NEXT

Utilizing U-NEXT, you can also watch NHK-produced programs, documentaries, and dramas.

Search for the broadcaster to NHK On Demand and NHK On Demand programs will be displayed.

It is very convenient to watch full NHK On Demand productions without additional charge.

However, please note that there is no simultaneous viewing or missed programs function.

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How to download missed videos from NHK Plus

The viewing period for the NHK Plus missed videos is only one week. I am worried that I will not be able to watch them after the period because I am busy with work or school.

To be free from such worries, we recommend you to use KeepStreams.

KeepStreams is a video downloader that allows you to save videos from Internet video distribution services in MP4 format. Download your favorite videos and enjoy them anytime, anywhere.

With a high download speed that allows you to download a series in about 10 minutes, and support for high quality, KeepStreams is a powerful video downloader that aims to provide the best video download experience.

How to use KeepStreams

Visit the KeepStreams website and install KeepStreams.

Launch the KeepStreams application and enter NHK On Demand in the search box on the main screen.

The search results will then be displayed. Find the program you want to download on the screen and proceed to the details screen.

When playing the video, analysis of the video URL will begin. Set the basic information of the video in the download box and start downloading.

You can check the status of the download in the left laibrary.

Conclusion

In this article, we have examined NHK Plus in detail.

• There is no NHK Plus fee, but payment of subscription fees is essential and ID registration is required.
• You can enjoy all NHK programs through the NHK on-demand service
• Learn how to watch your favorite NHK programs even after the viewing availability period has expired

What do you think, take advantage of Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, and KeepStreams to enjoy NHK programs even more.

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