March 8, 2023 Authorization of Change to the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) Broadcasting Reception Rules

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) submitted an inquiry today to the Radio Regulatory Council (chaired by SASASE Iwao, Professor Emeritus, Keio University) concerning authorization for a change to the NHK Broadcasting Reception Rules applied by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (headed by INABA Nobuo, President; hereinafter referred to as NHK) based on the provision of Article 64, Paragraph 3 of the Broadcast Act (Act No. 132 of 1950). A report was received from the Council stating that it is appropriate to grant approval. In response to this report, MIC will authorize this matter today.

1. Summary of changes

In light of the impact of COVID-19, NHK has been taking measures to make the payment of delinquency interest unnecessary for the period from April 2020 to March 2023. This change to the NHK Broadcasting Reception Rules extends the duration of these measures until September 2023.

2. Date of implementation

April 1, 2023

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