TV Tokyo facts for kids
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TV Tokyo Holdings and TV Tokyo's headquarters at Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower in Minato, Tokyo
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Trade name
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TXHD |
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Native name
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株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングス
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Romanized name
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Kabushiki gaisha Terebi Tōkyō Hōrudingusu |
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| Traded as | TYO: 9413 |
| Industry | Media |
| Founded | April 22, 1964 |
| Headquarters | Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower, Roppongi, Minatolo, huen Tokyo |
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| Revenue | ¥128,667 million (consolidated, March 2015) |
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Operating income
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¥5,0050 million (consolidated, March 2015) |
| ¥3,089 million (consolidated, March 2015) | |
| Total assets | ¥100,565 million (consolidated, March 2015) |
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Number of employees
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1,422 |
| Parent | Nikkei, Inc. (32.24%) |
| Subsidiaries | AT-X TX Network BS TV Tokyo TV Tokyo Corporation TV Tokyo Medianet TV Tokyo Music |
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TV Tokyo's Japanese logo since November 13, 2023
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| City | Tokyo |
| Channels | Digital: 23 (UHF) Virtual: 7 |
| Branding | TV Tokyo |
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| Affiliations | TX Network (1983–present) |
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| Owner | TV Tokyo Corporation |
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Sister stations
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BS TV Tokyo AT-X Nikkei CNBC InterFM |
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| Founded | 1951 |
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First air date
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April 22, 1964 |
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Former call signs
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JOTX-TV (1964–2011) |
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Former channel number(s)
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Analog: 12 (VHF) (1964–2011) |
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Former affiliations
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Independent (1964–1983) |
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Call sign meaning
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JOTX-(D)TV JO Tokyo X |
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Licensing authority
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MIC |
| ERP | 10 kW (68 kW ERP) |
| Transmitter coordinates | 35°39′50″N 139°44′36″E / 35.66389°N 139.74333°E |
| Translator(s) | Mito, Ibaraki Digital: Channel 18 |
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| Website | TV-Tokyo.co.jp |
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Native name
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株式会社テレビ東京
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Kabushiki gaisha Terebi Tōkyō |
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Tokyo Channel 12 Production, Ltd. 株式会社東京12チャンネルプロダクション (1968–1973) Tokyo Channel 12, Ltd. 株式会社東京12チャンネル (1973–1981) Television Tokyo Channel 12, Ltd. (1981–2004; English name only) |
| Subsidiary KK | |
| Industry | Media |
| Founded | Tokyo, Japan (July 1, 1968) |
| Headquarters | Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower, Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo |
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| Parent | TV Tokyo Holdings Corporation |
TV Tokyo (JOTX-DTV) is a popular Japanese television station. It is known for its unique shows, especially anime and programs about business. The station is based in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, and is part of the TX Network.
TV Tokyo is owned by TV Tokyo Corporation, which is a part of TV Tokyo Holdings Corporation. This larger company is also a subsidiary of Nikkei, Inc.. TV Tokyo is one of five main private TV stations in Tokyo. It was the last one to start broadcasting on the older VHF channels.
The station's mascot is a cartoon banana named Nanana. It has eyes, a nose, and a mouth, and is shaped like the number 7.
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History of TV Tokyo
TV Tokyo began as Tokyo Channel 12. It started broadcasting on April 12, 1964. The station got its name from its channel number, 12, on the VHF frequency. It was first set up by the Japan Science Foundation in 1951.
In its early years, Tokyo Channel 12 focused on educational programs. However, these shows did not get many viewers. This led to serious financial problems for the station. By 1968, it was almost bankrupt.
To help save the station, a new company called Tokyo Channel 12 Production was created on July 1, 1968. This was done with help from Nikkei newspaper and Mainichi Broadcasting System. In 1969, Nikkei became the biggest shareholder in the new company.
In 1973, Tokyo Channel 12 Production officially took over the station's operations. The station also changed from being mainly educational to a general TV station. This meant it could show more types of programs.
In 1981, the station changed its name again to Television Tokyo Channel 12, Ltd., and started using the shorter name TV Tokyo.
Growth and Unique Style
In 1983, TV Tokyo helped create the Mega TON Network. This network is now known as TX Network. It includes other stations like TV Osaka and Aichi Television Broadcasting.
TV Tokyo moved its main offices several times. In December 1985, it moved to Toranomon. Later, on November 7, 2016, its headquarters moved to the new Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower.
Even though TV Tokyo often has lower ratings and smaller budgets than other big stations in Tokyo, it has become known for its unique shows. It creates programs and news that are different from other private TV channels. TV Tokyo is especially strong in areas like animation (anime) and economic programs.
TV Tokyo is also part of the Japan Consortium. This group helps cover major events like the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup.
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TV Tokyo logo used between 1981 and 1985.
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The network's logo from 1998 until November 12, 2023.
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Broadcasting Information
Digital Broadcasting
- Call sign: JOTX-DTV
- Remote controller ID: 7
- Broadcasts from Tokyo Skytree on Channel 23.
Analog Broadcasting (Stopped)
Analog broadcasts ended on July 24, 2011.
- Call sign: JOTX-TV
- Broadcast from Tokyo Tower on Channel 12.
Programming
TV Tokyo broadcasts a wide variety of shows. You can find a full list of its programs here: List of programs broadcast by TV Tokyo.
Related Companies
TV Tokyo is part of a larger group of companies. These include:
- TV Tokyo Holdings (株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングス)
- BS TV Tokyo (株式会社BSテレビ東京)
- TV Tokyo Production (テレビ東京ブロードバンド株式会社)
- TV Tokyo Music (株式会社テレビ東京ミュージック)
- PROTX (株式会社テレビ東京制作)
- AT-X (株式会社エー・ティー・エックス)
- FM Inter-Wave Inc. (エフエムインターウェーブ株式会社)
- IntaracTV (株式会社インターラクティーヴィ)
- Nikkei CNBC (株式会社日経CNBC)
- TV Tokyo America Inc.
- MediaNet (formerly TV Tokyo MediaNet & Softx)
- Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. (formerly Shogakukan Productions Co., Ltd.)
See also
In Spanish: TV Tokyo para niños
- Television in Japan
- AT-X
