TBS Television (TBSテレビ)

TBS Television (TBSテレビ)

Category: Terrestrial (地上波)

City: Tokyo

About / 概要

English:
TBS Television (Tokyo Broadcasting System Television) is one of Japan’s major commercial broadcasters, offering a rich lineup of news, drama, variety, sports, and documentary programming. Founded to bring innovative entertainment and in-depth reporting to viewers nationwide, TBS operates multiple sub‐channels and digital platforms, including the streaming service “TBS On Demand.” With a reputation for high‐production-value drama series and flagship talk shows, TBS continues to lead in both traditional and new media.

日本語:
TBSテレビ(東京放送テレビジョン)は、日本を代表する民間放送局の一つで、ニュース、ドラマ、バラエティ、スポーツ、ドキュメンタリーなど、多彩な番組を全国に提供しています。革新的なエンターテインメントと報道を目指し、複数のサブチャンネルやデジタル配信サービス「TBSオンデマンド」を展開。高い制作クオリティのドラマやトーク番組で知られ、伝統的メディアとデジタルの両面でリードし続けています。

History / 歴史

  1. Launch (1955): Began experimental TV broadcasts on April 1, 1955 under callsign JORX-TV; regular commercial service established later that year.
  2. Expansion & Color Era (1960s–1970s): Expanded affiliate network across Japan and introduced color broadcasts in 1960, achieving full‐color programming by the early 1970s.
  3. Satellite & Digital Transition (1980s–2000s): Launched its satellite channel BS-i (now BS-TBS) in 1996; commenced digital terrestrial trials in the late 1990s and fully switched off analog on July 24, 2011 (callsign JORX-DTV).
  4. HD & Beyond (2000s–Present): Started HD broadcasts in 2003; rolled out interactive data‐broadcast services, mobile apps, and the “TBS On Demand” streaming platform in the 2010s. Continues experimenting with UHD trials and multi‐platform engagement.

TV Schedule (Sample) / 番組表(例)

  • 05:00–06:00 TBS Morning News / TBSニュース モーニング
  • 08:00–10:25 Sukkiri!! / スッキリ!!
  • 13:00–14:00 Afternoon News / 午後のニュース
  • 19:00–19:54 TBS Evening News / TBSニュース
  • 20:00–21:00 Drama Series / 連続ドラマ
  • 21:00–22:54 Variety Special / バラエティスペシャル

More Info / その他情報

Official website / 公式サイト: tbs.co.jp

Launched / 放送開始: April 1, 1955

Callsign / コールサイン: JORX-DTV

Network / ネットワーク: Tokyo Broadcasting System

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