TV Tokyo facts for kids
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TV Tokyo's Japanese logo, used since November 13, 2023
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TV Tokyo's headquarters at Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Tower in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo.
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| City | Tokyo |
| Channels | Digital: 23 (UHF) Virtual: 7 |
| Branding | TV Tokyo |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Japanese |
| Affiliations | TX Network (1983–present) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | TV Tokyo Corporation |
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Sister stations
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BS TV Tokyo AT-X Nikkei CNBC |
| History | |
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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 names
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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 |
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Native name
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株式会社テレビ東京
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Romanized name
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Kabushiki gaisha Terebi Tōkyō |
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Formerly
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Tokyo Channel 12 Production, Ltd. (1968–1973) Tokyo Channel 12, Ltd. (1973–1981) Television Tokyo Channel 12, Ltd. (1981–2004) |
| Subsidiary KK | |
| Traded as | TYO: 9411 |
| Industry | Media |
| Founded | July 1, 1968 |
| Headquarters | Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower, Roppongi,
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Japan
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Area served
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Worldwide, mainly Japan |
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Key people
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Ichiro Ishikawa (president and CEO) |
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| Parent | TV Tokyo Holdings Corporation |
| Subsidiaries | TV Tokyo Medianet TV Tokyo Music TV Tokyo Direct TV Tokyo America AT-X |
TV Tokyo is a major Japanese television station based in Tokyo. Its official call sign is JOTX-DTV, and it broadcasts on channel 7. It is the main station of the TX Network, a group of TV stations that work together across Japan.
The station is owned by the TV Tokyo Corporation, which is part of a larger company called Nikkei, Inc., a famous media company in Japan. TV Tokyo's main office is in a tall building called the Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower. It is one of the five major private TV stations in Tokyo.
TV Tokyo started out as "Tokyo Channel 12" and was originally created to be an educational channel. However, it struggled to get viewers and faced money problems. In 1969, Nikkei, Inc. stepped in to help run the station. By 1973, it officially became a regular TV station showing all kinds of programs, not just educational ones. In 1981, it changed its name to TV Tokyo, the name it's known by today.
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History of TV Tokyo
The story of TV Tokyo began on July 2, 1960. A group called the Japan Science and Technology Promotion Foundation wanted to start a new TV station on channel 12. This channel had been used by the U.S. military in Japan. The plan was to broadcast mostly science and technology shows for students.
Starting Out in the 1960s
On April 12, 1964, the station officially went on the air. It was called Science TV Tokyo Channel 12 Television. The first show was a special program called "The Birth of Tokyo Channel 12." That night, it also showed a concert, a TV drama, and other variety shows.
However, the station had a tough start. Very few people watched its educational programs. In its first year, the station's average viewership was only about 1% to 2%. Because of low ratings and a weak economy, Tokyo Channel 12 quickly ran into serious money troubles.
To save the station, the managers cut broadcasting time to just five and a half hours a day. They also had to lay off employees, which led to long disagreements with the workers' union. By 1967, they tried a new plan. They increased broadcast time to over eight hours a day and asked other big companies for help. Other TV stations in Tokyo, including the public broadcaster NHK, even helped by providing programs. On March 28, 1968, Tokyo Channel 12 began showing programs in color.
In 1968, a new company called Tokyo Channel 12 Production was created to manage the station's shows and advertising. This new company was funded by other businesses, including Hitachi and Nissan. In 1969, the media company Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) invested a large amount of money, becoming the biggest shareholder and taking a leading role in the station's future.
Big Changes in the 1970s
By 1970, things were looking up. All of the shows during prime time (the evening hours when most people watch TV) were in color. For the first time, the station started to make a profit.
On November 1, 1973, Tokyo Channel 12 officially became a general television station. This meant it no longer had to focus only on educational shows. Its schedule was changed to include 20% educational programs, 30% cultural programs, and 50% other shows like dramas, news, and entertainment.
In 1977, the station's name was shortened to just Tokyo Channel 12. It also moved its offices to a new location in Shiba Park.
Becoming TV Tokyo in the 1980s
In 1981, the station was renamed again, this time to TV Tokyo. This is the name it still uses today.
In 1983, TV Tokyo teamed up with TV Osaka and Aichi Television Broadcasting to create the Mega TON Network. This network, now called the TX Network, allowed the stations to share programs and reach more viewers across Japan. In 1985, TV Tokyo moved its main offices to the Toranomon district of Tokyo.
1990s to Today
TV Tokyo continued to grow over the years. On November 7, 2016, it moved into its current modern headquarters in the Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower.
The station is well-known for broadcasting many popular anime series. It also has a cute mascot named Nanana, who is a banana shaped like the number 7.
TV Tokyo is part of the Japan Consortium, a group of broadcasters that work together to show major international sports events like the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup to audiences in Japan.
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TV Tokyo's first logo, used from 1981 to 1985.
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The network's logo from 1998 until November 12, 2023.
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The network's current English logo, used for its international business.
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How to Watch TV Tokyo
Digital Broadcast
- Call Sign: JOTX-DTV
- Remote Control ID: 7
- Tokyo Skytree Broadcast: Channel 23
Analog Broadcast
The old analog TV signal was turned off on July 24, 2011.
- Old Call Sign: JOTX-TV
- Old Tokyo Tower Broadcast: Channel 12
Programming
TV Tokyo is famous for its wide variety of shows. It is especially known for broadcasting many popular anime series that are watched by fans all over the world. It also produces news programs, travel shows, and economic news, reflecting its connection to the Nikkei company.
Related Companies
- TV Tokyo Holdings
- BS TV Tokyo
- TV Tokyo Production
- TV Tokyo Music
- PROTX
- AT-X
- IntaracTV
- Nikkei CNBC
- TV Tokyo America Inc.
- MediaNet
- Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd.
See also
In Spanish: TV Tokyo para niños
- Television in Japan
- AT-X
