Satellite and Cable Channels
BS-TBS
Launched in 2000, BS-TBS is a free channel that reaches every corner of Japan through a broadcasting satellite. A wholly owned subsidiary of TBS Holdings, BS-TBS has something for everyone. Its diverse lineup includes original news programs, action-packed live sports broadcasts, and documentaries and travel shows from Japan and overseas, as well as informational programs, movies, music shows, and drama series.
As the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics approach, BS-TBS offers viewers numerous programs that showcase Japanese culture. These include Getting to Know Beautiful Japan, a program highlighting Japan’s picturesque places and fascinating culture, and Bar Hopping Report by Rui Yoshida, which explores the down-to-earth culture ingrained in traditional Japanese bars.
TBS NEWS
TBS NEWS, a 24-hour news channel that uses a communications satellite, harnesses the formidable reach and skills of the 28 JNN-affiliated TV stations and the CBS network in the United States to provide the latest news and information to 6.29 million households.
TBS Channel1
Packed with popular TBS programs, TBS Channel 1 airs lineup includes the latest hit dramas, original variety shows, music concerts, movies, and live coverage of professional baseball games, as well as South Korean dramas and K-pop music programs. About 6.66 million households subscribe to this channel.
TBS Channel2
The wide-ranging lineup of TBS Channel 2 includes classic and period dramas, hit anime shows, and live coverage of every home game of the YOKOHAMA DeNA BAYSTARS professional baseball team. Other featured sports include boxing, golf, and figure skating. About 5.74 million households subscribe to this channel.