Tokyo – Japan’s largest multiple cable systems operator Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. and Time Warner Inc’s TV subsidiary Home Box Office will offer HBO programming via the ‘J:COM On Demand’ service starting October 1st, 2007. The new license agreement between HBO and Jupiter VOD Co., Ltd., will bring HBO’s programming to Japanese audiences in high definition via the VOD service. “We are sincerely grateful….as HBO kicks off their business in Japan through our VOD service. HBO programs, such as ‘The Sopranos,’ are well known and in high demand throughout Japan. We look forward to a positive penetration effect on the J:COM On Demand service by providing HBO’s high quality programs” said Toru Kato, Director and Service Strategy Unit Officer of J:COM. “The J:COM service provides a perfect opportunity for HBO to bring our renowned programming to Japanese audiences,” said Stanley Fertig, senior vice president, HBO International.