NW

🇯🇵 NHK World

International TV/Radio/Website 🔓 Free Access www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld Est. 1925

Trust Score

91

High Credibility

Quick Summary

Political Lean

Least Biased

AllSides: Center

Factual Reporting

High

NewsGuard: 95/100

Ownership

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)

Parent: Japanese Government (public broadcaster)

Funding Model

License fees (Japan), Advertising (international)

Rating Breakdown

Factual Accuracy 88/100

How often does the source report verifiable facts correctly?

Source Attribution 90/100

Are claims backed by identifiable, verifiable sources?

Editorial Standards 86/100

Does the source have and follow clear editorial guidelines?

Correction Policy 84/100

How transparently and promptly are errors corrected?

Bias & Balance 100/100

Are multiple perspectives fairly represented?

Ownership Transparency 87/100

Is ownership and funding clearly disclosed?

Headline Accuracy 90/100

Do headlines accurately reflect article content?

News vs Opinion 100/100

Is there clear separation between news and opinion?

Track Record 93/100

What is the source's historical credibility?

Deceptive Practices 89/100

Does the source avoid manipulative tactics?

Notable Controversies & Events

  • Government pressure on editorial independence