Tokyo – Japan’s largest multiple cable systems operator Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. and Time Warner Inc’s Home Box Office have announced plans to offer HBO programming via the J:COM On Demand service starting Oct. 1. 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, SVP, HBO International.