Japanese web NHK gets Joost up
Network to also air 'imagine-nation' on demand
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Offer will start with NHK's world news program "Newsline" during the G8 summit in Japan.
This summer NHK will also beam "imagine-nation," a weekly magazine show focusing on Japanese pop culture. All programming will be free and available on demand.
NHK plans to beef up its international programming next year to include English-language news.
Joost is rapidly expanding its online offerings, which include 400 TV series and 1,200 feature and short pics.
