BS NTV
 Logo used since 2014 | |
| Type | Satellite television network |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Headquarters | Shiodome, Minato, Tokyo |
| Programming | |
| Language | Japanese |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | BS Nippon Corporation |
| History | |
| Launched | 1 December 2000 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
BS NTV (BS日テレ, BS Nittere), also known as BS4, is a Japanese satellite television channel owned by BS Nippon Corporation (株式会社BS日本, Kabushiki-gaisha Bīesu Nihon), a subsidiary of Nippon Television Holdings. It is one of the satellite counterparts of the commercial television networks.
History
The channel, like its commercial competitors, started coinciding with the launch of digital satellite broadcasts in Japan.[1][2] In 2009, BS NTV carried limited highlights of the Pacific League in English on Monday nights.[3]
On January 1, 2014, coinciding with a move in its facilities for fiscal 2014, BS NTV introduced a new logo, aligning itself with the parent terrestrial outlet.[4] 4K broadcasts started on September 1, 2019, ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, held in Japan.[5]
Controversies
In October 2023, it was announced that a total of 165 people were not drawn or shipped in a giveaway project held on five programs including "Golf Survival". The station apologized, saying that "it was a human error caused by the person in charge's forgetfulness", and would strengthen its internal reviewing system to prevent further problems. The channel also stated that it would promptly draw and ship the tickets.[6]
References
- ^ Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT)
- ^ BS and CS digital broadcasting
- ^ Veteran announcer Bickard calling NPB games on TV in English
- ^ BS日本が来春の本社移転に向けてロゴマークなどを来年1月に一新、ITpro、2013年12月2日
- ^ BS日テレ 4K放送開始を3カ月前倒し ラグビーW杯のため来年9月1日から スポーツニッポン 2018年11月26日
- ^ "BS日テレ「社内のチェック体制を強化」 番組プレゼント165人分発送せず". Fuji News Network. 2023-10-25. Archived from the original on 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)