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Katsuki Fujiuchi
Analysis of TV Channels in Tokyo
TVs are one of the things that give us a lot of information and entertain us. On this paper, I want to tell about the TV channels, or in another word, TV broadcasting companies.
In Japan, however, there are many TV broadcasting companies such as CATV or many local TV broadcasting companies. If I wrote all of those companies, it takes too long. Because of this reason, I’ll write about TV broadcasting companies in Tokyo, not including CATV.
First broadcasting company is NHK, but to tell the truth, this is not a company. It is a public broadcasting station like BBC in United Kingdom. This station started radio broadcasting in Tokyo in 1925, started TV broadcasting which is now called NHK general in 1953, FM radio broadcasting in 1957, and NHK-education TV in 1959. NHK is paid for by receiving fees. The Broadcast Law provides that any person who has a TV set that can watch NHK broadcasting shall conclude a contract with NHK, and that NHK's annual budget shall be said it is acceptable by the Diet.
Secondly, I’ll write about Nippon Television. Nippon Television - or Nippon Television Network Corporation - is a TV company which stated broadcasting in August 28, 1953. This company is the oldest TV broadcasting company in Japan. The main office and main studio is located at Siodome area of Tokyo. Also, this company has connections with Studio Ghibli, led by Hayao Miyazaki, and holds the exclusive rights to broadcast their animation movies.
Thirdly, I’ll write about TBS. TBS or Tokyo Broadcasting System ,Inc is a company which stated broadcasting in 1955. This company is called as “Video Dramas’ TBS” because they make many kinds of dramas. Also it is known as a TV broadcasting company which broadcasts Kagayaku Nippon Record Taishou, or Japan Record Award in English as a TV program of the New Year’s Eve. This network is also a home to the many Ultraman series.
Next is Fuji TV. Fuji TV, or Fuji Television Network, Inc. is a TV station which started broadcasting in 1959. This company is also known as its dramas, and they are called “getsu-ku” because of the stating time – 21:00 on Monday – or the special dramas such as Furuhata Ninzaburo series.
There is another TV broadcasting company called TV Asahi. This company was founded as NET in 1957 and started broadcasting in 1959. This company is famous of its news programs such as Houdou Station, Super J Channel and Wide! Scramble.
Finally, I’ll write about TV Tokyo. This company is opened in 1964. Their strong point is the animation programs, and economics programs. They broadcast animations not only in prime time for the kids but also late-night for hard-core nerds. For example, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Naruto, and Pokemon series.
As I wrote here, there are a lot of TV channels you can watch in Tokyo. Each companies has its own strong points. Which channel will you watch when you watch TV next time?
1－B 33
Katsuki Fujiuchi
Analysis of TV Channels in Tokyo
TVs are one of the things that give us a lot of information and entertain us. On this paper, I want to tell about the TV channels, or in another word, TV broadcasting companies.
In Japan, however, there are many TV broadcasting companies such as CATV or many local TV broadcasting companies. If I wrote all of those companies, it takes too long. Because of this reason, I’ll write about TV broadcasting companies in Tokyo, not including CATV.
First broadcasting company is NHK, but to tell the truth, this is not a company. It is a public broadcasting station like BBC in United Kingdom. This station started radio broadcasting in Tokyo in 1925, started TV broadcasting which is now called NHK general in 1953, FM radio broadcasting in 1957, and NHK-education TV in 1959. NHK is paid for by receiving fees. The Broadcast Law provides that any person who has a TV set that can watch NHK broadcasting shall conclude a contract with NHK, and that NHK's annual budget shall be said it is acceptable by the Diet.
Secondly, I’ll write about Nippon Television. Nippon Television - or Nippon Television Network Corporation - is a TV company which stated broadcasting in August 28, 1953. This company is the oldest TV broadcasting company in Japan. The main office and main studio is located at Siodome area of Tokyo. Also, this company has connections with Studio Ghibli, led by Hayao Miyazaki, and holds the exclusive rights to broadcast their animation movies.
Thirdly, I’ll write about TBS. TBS or Tokyo Broadcasting System ,Inc is a company which stated broadcasting in 1955. This company is called as “Video Dramas’ TBS” because they make many kinds of dramas. Also it is known as a TV broadcasting company which broadcasts Kagayaku Nippon Record Taishou, or Japan Record Award in English as a TV program of the New Year’s Eve. This network is also a home to the many Ultraman series.
Next is Fuji TV. Fuji TV, or Fuji Television Network, Inc. is a TV station which started broadcasting in 1959. This company is also known as its dramas, and they are called “getsu-ku” because of the stating time – 21:00 on Monday – or the special dramas such as Furuhata Ninzaburo series.
There is another TV broadcasting company called TV Asahi. This company was founded as NET in 1957 and started broadcasting in 1959. This company is famous of its news programs such as Houdou Station, Super J Channel and Wide! Scramble.
Finally, I’ll write about TV Tokyo. This company is opened in 1964. Their strong point is the animation programs, and economics programs. They broadcast animations not only in prime time for the kids but also late-night for hard-core nerds. For example, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Naruto, and Pokemon series.
As I wrote here, there are a lot of TV channels you can watch in Tokyo. Each companies has its own strong points. Which channel will you watch when you watch TV next time?
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