Television and Video

　

Television and Video

●Buying a television or video deck

• There are many types of televisions and video decks with different capabilities and functions.
• Some can only be used in Japan and therefore must be disposed of before returning home. When purchasing a television, it is best to check with the salesperson at the electronics store to stt if it can be used overseas.

●Watching TV in Japan

• Television programs are listed in the newspaper (both Japanese and English language newspapers).　Listed among the programs are bilingual broadcasts, Japanease news programs in English, and movies in their original languages. In order to watch bilingual broadcasts and news in English, a television with bilingual capability is necessary.
• With the installment of a parabola antenna and special tuner, satellite broadcasts can also be viewed Cable television is also available in most parts of thecity.　A contract fee and monthly fee must be paid in order to watch these broadcasts.
  For information on NHK fees : NHK　Broadcasting Yamaguchi　Tel:921-3711
  For information on cable service : Yamaguchi Cable Vision　Tel:924-2474

●Fee for NHK
NHK Fee Chart-All television viewers are asked to pay a monthly fee for NHK (Japanese Public Television) services.