description TBS (Japan) Overview
TBS is a Japanese commercial television broadcaster headquartered in Akasaka, Tokyo, and operated by Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. Its television broadcasting began in 1955, when the company was known as KRT or Radio Tokyo, and it later became associated with the Japan News Network, established in 1959. TBS produces and broadcasts news, entertainment, drama, sports, and other general television programming for Japanese audiences.
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What does TBS Japan stand for, and where is it based?
TBS stands for Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. Its head office is in Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, so it is distinct from the U.S. cable channel that also uses the TBS name. [TBS Television corporate profile](https://www.tbsholdings.co.jp/en/tbstv/corporate/)
When did TBS Japan begin television broadcasting?
Television broadcasting began in April 1955, when the company was still known as Radio Tokyo. The company changed its name to Tokyo Broadcasting System in November 1960. [TBS history](https://www.tbsholdings.co.jp/en/about/corporate/history.html)
What is JNN in relation to TBS Japan?
JNN is the Japan News Network, formed in August 1959 as a network of commercial broadcasters. TBS became closely associated with the network's news and television operations. [TBS history](https://www.tbsholdings.co.jp/en/about/corporate/history.html)
Which major live events has TBS Japan broadcast?
TBS's corporate history records live coverage of the Tokyo Olympics in October 1964 and the Apollo 11 moon landing in July 1969. Those broadcasts are part of the company's early international television history. [TBS history](https://www.tbsholdings.co.jp/en/about/corporate/history.html)
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