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Watching television is very popular in Japan and probably almost as integrated into everyday life as in the United States.

In Tokyo one can receive about five private and two national NHK channels with a room antenna. The number of channels may be a little bit lower in other areas of the country. Satellite and cable television are nowadays gaining in popularity.

Dramas, news, sport programs and shows are the most popular program types.

The concepts of many Japanese shows are very original. Furthermore, many shows contain an educational component concerning nature, history, science, or other cultures. It is not uncommon that the most popular entertainers appear during prime time in rather scientific programs on commercial channels.

"Wide Shows" are programs for housewives and are broadcasted during the whole morning and afternoon on various channels. They offer a variety of topics like fashion, celebrity news, etc.

Imported movies and series are mostly broadcasted on pay TV channels. Many of them can be watched in either Japanese or the original language. A few news programs, too, are broadcasted in two languages. Some older television models, however, are not equipped with the bilingual mode which is needed to watch the programs in English.

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english links

A Partial Guide to Broadcastings in Japan (The Web Kanzaki)
General information about television in Japan.
TV stations:
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System)
NTV (Nippon Television Network)
Fuji Television
TV Asahi
NHK World
International NHK television and radio station.
SKY PerfectTV
Satellite TV provider.
TV Japan
Japanese Pay TV service for North America.

japanese links

Internet TV Guide Japan
Current programm listings.
NHK (Nippon Hoso Kyokai)
TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System)
NTV (Nippon Television Network)
TV Asahi
Fuji TV
TV Tokyo
Nagoya Broadcasting Network
Kansai Telecasting Corporation
WOWOW
Sky PerfecTV
Satellite TV provider.
TV Japan
Japanese Pay TV service for North America.

 

 
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