WAKUWAKU Japan, the Japanese general entertainment TV channel, which offers the best of Japanese TV to local audiences globally will be launching in February 2017 on Univision and DDish, the leading IPTV + DTH platforms in Mongolia. This is on top of recent launches in Taiwan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Currently WAKUWAKU JAPAN is available on 23 platforms in 8 countries and region.

WAKUWAKU JAPAN showcases a delightful blend of programs across multiple genres, including first-run Japanese dramas, movies, anime/superhero series, culture, entertainment, kids’ programs, music, sports, documentaries, food and travel to appeal to a wide contemporary audience. Through its many exciting programs, WAKUWAKU JAPAN aims to connect with fans of Japanese culture globally by delivering the very best of Japanese content.

Mr. Masafumi Kawanishi President & CEO of WAKUWAKU JAPAN expresses, “We are delighted to announce the launch of our channel on Univision and DDish TV, the leading pay-TV platforms in Mongolia. We would like to passionately present and serve Univision and DDish TV subscribers with wonderful Japanese content. WAKUWAKU JAPAN is grateful for the growing support of Univision TV and our many valued partners throughout Asia in helping share our creative and compelling Japanese content heritage with the world”

“We are excited to launch the WAKUWAKU JAPAN channel in Mongolia. From the late 90’s Mongolians have become interested in Japanese culture through the Sumo wrestling while more recently many Mongolian students have started studying in Japan. Now we are delighted that we get to know more about Japan through this diverse and rich channel”, said Mr. Ganbold Ravjin, CEO of Univision LLC.

As global interest in Japanese culture continues to grow on the road to Tokyo 2020 Games, WAKUWAKU JAPAN looks forward to launching in more countries in the coming years.