The waiting is finally over as the biggest global OTT operator makes its debut in Asia. Japanese subscribers will be able to watch Netflix on Internet-connected devices from September this year – marking the streaming company’s first foray into the Asian market. Japan is its next stop following its rollouts in Australia and New Zealand in March. Netflix has promised a strong selection of Japanese television shows and films at launch, along with original content such as Marco … [Read more...] about Netflix arrives in Asia
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80th anniversary of NHK’s International Broadcast
Tokyo – 1st June is the 80th anniversary of NHK’s international broadcasting service. The international service, which began with radio broadcasts in 1935, conveys the latest stories from Japan and Asia to the world via television, radio, and the Internet. NHK broadcasted a variety of domestic and international programmes for this 80th anniversary. These programmes will provide a lucid presentation of the work of NHK WORLD to both Japanese and overseas audiences. Radio Japan Focus … [Read more...] about 80th anniversary of NHK’s International Broadcast
KCON coming to Japan
Seoul, Korea – CJ E&M announced that KCON, one of the largest K-culture conventions celebrating all things Hallyu (or Korean wave in English), is coming to Japan this April. Titled “KCON 2015 Japan”, the event is set to take place at Saitama Super Arena, north of Tokyo, on April 22. Since its launch in the summer of 2012, KCON was first introduced to the U.S., and has become what some American media note as an "annual pilgrimage" for fans of Korean pop culture. With KCON … [Read more...] about KCON coming to Japan
Itochu Cable Systems selects Amagi
Tokyo – Itochu Cable Systems announced its partnership with Amagi, offering overseas distribution of Japanese TV content through advanced cloud technologies. ICS works with TV networks in Japan to provide them a distribution platform for Japanese content in other countries. “Content licensing and distribution across multiple geographies can get quite complex. In Amagi, we have found the perfect content localisation platform that can safeguard the interests of Japanese content owners. … [Read more...] about Itochu Cable Systems selects Amagi
Malaysia launch Travel Programme
Metropolitan TV Sdn. Bhd (hereunder, “8TV”) and Primeworks Studios Sdn. Bhd (hereunder, “Primeworks Studios”), both companies in Malaysia’s media group, Media Prima Berhad (hereunder, Media Prima), Nippon Television Network Corporation (hereunder, “Nippon TV”), and Sumitomo Corporation announced that the jointly produced railway travel television programme, Welcome To The Railworld Japan, will begin broadcasting in Malaysia from 15 January. Programme … [Read more...] about Malaysia launch Travel Programme
50th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen
Tokyo – Year 2014 is the 50th anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world’s first high-speed railway, which started operation in October, 1964. The Shinkansen’s high maximum speed of over 300km/h, outstanding safety record and average delay of only 30 seconds is now attracting strong global interest as one of the world’s most attractive high-speed rail systems. Countries around the world seeking responses to global warming are viewing high-speed rail as a transport … [Read more...] about 50th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen
