Fuji Television (フジテレビ)

Category: Terrestrial (地上波)

City: Tokyo

About / 概要

English:
Fuji Television (フジテレビジョン放送) is a leading commercial broadcaster in Japan, known for its popular drama series, variety shows, news programs, and live sports coverage. Founded to innovate in entertainment and information delivery, Fuji TV produces flagship programs such as “FNN News,” “Mezamashi TV,” and hit prime-time dramas. It also operates digital streaming services and thematic sub-channels under Fuji Media Holdings, engaging audiences both on traditional broadcasts and online platforms.

日本語:
フジテレビジョン（フジテレビ）は、日本を代表する民間テレビ局の一つで、ドラマ、バラエティ、ニュース、スポーツ中継など多彩な番組で高い視聴率を誇ります。「FNNニュース」「めざましテレビ」や人気連続ドラマなどの看板番組を制作。フジ・メディア・ホールディングス傘下でサブチャンネルやストリーミングサービスも展開し、放送とデジタル配信の両面で視聴者を魅了しています。

History / 歴史

1. Establishment & Launch (1957–1959): Established on November 18, 1957 and began commercial broadcasts on March 1, 1959 under callsign JOHX-TV.
2. Expansion & Color Era (1960s–1970s): Expanded regional affiliate network; introduced color broadcasts in 1962 and achieved full‐color programming by 1970, pioneering high-production variety formats.
3. Satellite & Digital Transition (1980s–2000s): Launched BS Fuji in 1994; began digital terrestrial test transmissions in the late 1990s and completed analog shutdown on July 24, 2011 (callsign JOHX-DTV).
4. HD & Multi-Platform (2000s–Present): Started HD broadcasts in 2004; rolled out streaming service “FOD (Fuji On Demand)” in 2011; continues to innovate with UHD trials, interactive data broadcasting, and mobile apps.

TV Schedule (Sample) / 番組表（例）

• 05:00–06:30 Mezamashi TV / めざましテレビ
• 12:00–13:00 Fuji News Network / FNNニュース
• 18:00–19:00 Evening Variety Special / バラエティ特番
• 19:00–19:57 FNN Live News α / FNN Live News α
• 21:00–22:54 Prime-Time Drama Series / プライムドラマ
• 23:00–23:30 Late Night Talk / 深夜トーク

More Info / その他情報

Official website / 公式サイト: fujitv.co.jp

Launched / 放送開始: March 1, 1959

Callsign / コールサイン: JOHX-DTV

Network / ネットワーク: Fuji Media Holdings