Tokyo – J-MELO is aired on every Monday on NHK World TV, NHK’s 24-hour English broadcasting service. This popular programme introduces Japanese music, ranging from J-pop to traditional music. The programme’s MC May J. is a popular singer in Japan. Since she started acting as MC for the show in 2008, May J. has not only introduced all sorts of Japanese music but also performed as a singer. Her singing prowess attracts fans from around the world. For the programme … [Read more...] about May J. to perform “Let It Go” on NHK World TV’s “J-MELO”
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Saffron Digital and KDDI launch new and improved version of Video Pass
London – Saffron Digital has further strengthened its relationship with KDDI, one of Japan’s largest mobile carriers, with the launch of a new and improved version of Video Pass, which has also launched on Google Chromecast. Designed and developed by Saffron Digital, KDDI’s premium video on demand service has been given a complete overhaul with a richer interface to give users a simpler and more visual experience across multiple devices. The enhanced service, which will … [Read more...] about Saffron Digital and KDDI launch new and improved version of Video Pass
“Kawaii International” visits Myanmar
Tokyo – The Japanese term “kawaii,” meaning cute, is today widely recognised around the world. Kawaii International is a monthly programme on NHK World TV that is aired after midnight on Sunday mornings. Examining a wide variety of topics, ranging from people to products and experiences, it highlights the kawaii culture of Japan's young women. In this episode, three trend-setting producers from the Japanese kawaii fashion scene visit Myanmar. Inspired by the … [Read more...] about “Kawaii International” visits Myanmar
WOWOW announces management reorganisation and divisional realignment
Tokyo, Japan – WOWOW, Japanese premium pay TV broadcaster, announced on July 1 strategic changes relating to executive leadership roles within the company and divisional realignment designed to grow its business. Under the new structure implemented by President Nobuya Wazaki, WOWOW’s production division will be run by Tetsuya Nasuno who, effective immediately, will oversee the various production sub-departments categorised into television, movies, sports, drama and music – … [Read more...] about WOWOW announces management reorganisation and divisional realignment
9 Story sells “Camp Lakebottom” S2 to Disney XD U.S.
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Entertainment announced on June 22 that it has licensed an additional 26 x 22’ episodes of the animated comedy series Camp Lakebottom to Disney XD U.S. The second season of the series has also been picked up by Disney Channel and Disney XD channels in international territories including the UK, CEEMA, India, Japan and Latin America. The announcement comes shortly after the second season was greenlit by TELETOON Canada.Camp … [Read more...] about 9 Story sells “Camp Lakebottom” S2 to Disney XD U.S.
NHK’s “Battlefield Tokyo” wins at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival
Tokyo – NHK’s drama has won the Prize of The Monaco Red Cross at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. The announcement was made in Monaco on June 12. Prize of The Monaco Red Cross Battlefield Tokyo (2014, 88 min) On March 10, 1945, the Great Tokyo Air Raid turned the Japanese capital into a sea of flames. Many of the firefighters were youngsters. Some were engineering and medical students whose conscription had been deferred. Others had not even turned 18. Recruited just … [Read more...] about NHK’s “Battlefield Tokyo” wins at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival
