How to watch NHK with Proton VPN
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NHK, the main Japanese public broadcaster, operates two domestic streaming platforms, NHK Plus/NHK One and NHK on Demand. NHK Plus offers news and entertainment including sports, dramas, movies, and exclusive originals, either live or within one week of their original air date in Japan. NHK on Demand is a subscription service that offers a more extensive back catalog of content. (NHK is also available as a paid add-on to Amazon Prime subscribers in Japan.)
Users will need to register for NHK. Those who have already paid for a terrestrial TV license can watch at no extra cost; those who haven’t paid this fee can pay a monthly charge to access the service via the internet only. In this guide, we look at how to watch NHK with Proton VPN on:
You can use Proton VPN to unblock other popular streaming services as well, including Netflix, Disney+, TVer and Abema.
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To use streaming services via Proton VPN, you’ll need a paid Proton VPN plan. If you already have a Proton VPN Free plan, you can upgrade your account by logging in and selecting Plus (or another paid plan) from your account dashboard.
If you don’t have a Proton VPN account, you can sign up for a Plus or Unlimited plan.
How to watch NHK with Proton VPN from your browser
1. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any server located in Japan.
3. Visit the NHK website at www.nhk.or.jp(new window). You will need to register for NHK, if you haven’t already, and then enter your credentials. You can now start watching your favorite news items, live TV, movies, and sports securely with Proton VPN.
How to watch NHK with Proton VPN on a mobile device
NHK apps are available for Android(new window), iOS and iPadOS(new window), although you may need to download them before leaving Japan.
1. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any server located in Japan.
3. Download the NHK Plus app. You will need to register for NHK, if you haven’t already, and then enter your credentials. You can now start watching your favorite news items, live TV, movies, and sports securely with Proton VPN.
How to watch NHK with Proton VPN on your smart TV
NHK apps are available for Android TV, Amazon Fire TV (“firestick”), and Apple TV, although you may need to download them before leaving Japan.
1. Download Proton VPN for:
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any server located in Japan.
3. Install the NHK app on your Android TV, Fire TV, or Apple TV device. You will need to register for NHK, if you haven’t already, and then enter your credentials. You can now start watching your favorite news items, live TV, movies, and sports securely with Proton VPN.
Troubleshooting NHK streaming problems
If NHK doesn’t work after following the above steps, try the following troubleshooting options:
- Restart the Proton VPN app and start a new VPN connection.
- If you are accessing NHK via your browser, try clearing your browser cache(new window).
- Restart your device.
- Clear your DNS cache (Windows, Mac, or Linux).
If none of these options work, please check out our Streaming troubleshooting guide or contact our Support team.