Learn Japanese better with the app
The effects of the "strengthening of NHK's collection of reception fees" are evident, with Chairman Inoue stating that there are "encouraging numbers," but dissatisfaction with the persistent "mandatory subscription" remains strong.

The effects of the "strengthening of NHK's collection of reception fees" are evident, with Chairman Inoue stating that there are "encouraging numbers," but dissatisfaction with the persistent "mandatory subscription" remains strong.

NHK Chairman Yoshihiko Inoue revealed at a regular press conference on May 20, 2026, that the number of unpaid reception fees has decreased for the first time in six years since the 2019 fiscal year.

Published
Level
N1
NHKの井上いのうえ樹彦みきひこ会長かいちょうは2026年ねん5月がつ20日にちの定例記者会見ていれいきしゃかいけんで、受信料じゅしんりょうの未収みしゅう数すうが2019年度ねんど以来いらい、6年ねんぶりに減少げんしょうへ転てんじたことを明あきらかにした。

NHK Chairman Yoshihiko Inoue revealed at a regular press conference on May 20, 2026, that the number of unpaid reception fees has decreased for the first time in six years since the 2019 fiscal year.

0:000:00

Learning tools FAQ