NPO Start in Japan
NPO Start is not available in Japan
NPO Start does not currently offer its service in Japan. See alternatives below.
About NPO Start
NPO Start is the on-demand streaming service of the NPO (Nederlandse Publieke Omroep), the Netherlands' public broadcaster. It offers free access to live streams of NPO 1, NPO 2, and NPO 3, plus a large archive of Dutch TV programmes. NPO Start Plus is a paid subscription (~€3.95/month) that removes advertisements, provides early access to new episodes, and offers extra content. The platform carries selected sports coverage including Dutch national football team matches and the Olympic Games. NPO Start is geo-restricted to the Netherlands and is funded by the Dutch government.
Key Features
- Free tier available (ad-supported)
- NPO Start Plus (~€3.95/mo) removes ads
- Live streams of NPO 1, NPO 2, NPO 3
- Extensive Dutch TV archive
- Dutch national team football and Olympic coverage
Streaming in Japan
Japan has a unique streaming market with both international services and strong domestic platforms. U-NEXT, dTV, and AbemaTV are major local services. Hulu in Japan operates as a separate service from Hulu in the US.