From the Editors

摘要

The 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil has drawn to a close. Regrettably, the Japanese team was eliminated, but the image of Japanese supporters picking up trash after the game was featured in the media, adding a nice touch to the tournament. For this tournament, which ended with Germany's fourth World Cup championship, NHK held 8K Super Hi-Vision public viewing events in Brazil and Japan. In joint production with FIFA, 8K Super Hi-Vision scenes from the game were transmitted live to three locations in Brazil and four in Japan. Many viewers were able to experience the clarity and dynamism of 8K. We will continue working to further expand consumer awareness of 8K.