Nippon Television / NTV (日本テレビ)

Category: Terrestrial (地上波)

City: Tokyo

About / 概要

English:
Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV) is Japan’s first commercial terrestrial broadcaster, delivering a wide mix of news, entertainment, drama, sports and variety shows. Since its inaugural broadcast, it has become known for flagship programs such as “NNN News Zero,” “24-Hour Television,” and high-rating drama series. NTV emphasizes innovation in storytelling and digital engagement, operating multiple sub‐channels and streaming apps alongside its main channel.

日本語：
日本テレビ放送網株式会社（NTV）は、日本初の民間テレビ局として1960年に誕生し、ニュース、バラエティ、ドラマ、スポーツ番組など幅広いコンテンツを提供してきました。「NNNニュースZERO」「24時間テレビ」などの看板番組で知られ、ストーリーテリングやデジタル展開にも積極的に取り組んでいます。

History / 歴史

1. Launch (1953): Began experimental broadcasts on August 28, 1953 under callsign JOAX-TV; commercial service formally launched in 1959 as Nippon TV.
2. Growth & Color Era (1960s–1970s): Expanded network affiliates nationwide; introduced color broadcasting in 1960 and full‐color programming by the late 1960s.
3. Satellite & Digital Transition (1980s–2000s): Launched BS Nippon Television in 1989; began digital terrestrial test transmissions in the late 1990s and completed analog shutdown on July 24, 2011 (callsign JOAX-DTV).
4. HD & Multi‐Platform (2000s–Present): Started HD broadcasts in 2003; rolled out on‐demand streaming service “Hulu Japan by Nippon TV”; introduced interactive data broadcasts and mobile apps for news and drama catch-up.

TV Schedule (Sample) / 番組表（例）

• 06:30–07:00 NNN News (Morning Edition) / NNNニュース（朝）
• 11:00–12:00 Afternoon Variety Show / 午後のバラエティ
• 19:00–19:56 News Zero / ニュースZERO
• 20:00–21:00 Drama Series / 連続ドラマ
• 22:00–23:00 Variety Special / バラエティ特番

More Info / その他情報

Official website / 公式サイト: ntv.co.jp

Launched / 放送開始: August 28, 1953

Callsign / コールサイン: JOAX-DTV

Network / ネットワーク: Nippon Television Network