Television and Video
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Television and Video
âBuying 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.
âWatching TV in Japan
- Television programs are listed in the newspaper (both Japanese and English language newspapers).ãListed 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.ãA contract fee and monthly fee must be paid in order to watch these broadcasts.
For information on NHK fees : NHKãBroadcasting YamaguchiãTel:921-3711
For information on cable service : Yamaguchi Cable VisionãTel:924-2474
âFee for NHK
NHK Fee Chart-All television viewers are asked to pay a monthly fee for NHK (Japanese Public Television) services.
Color TV | Home collection | Bank transfer |
2 months | 2,790yen | 2,690yen |
6 months | 7,950yen | 7,650yen |
12months | 15,490yen | 14,910yen |
Satellite TV | Home collection | Bank transfer |
2 months | 4,680yen | 4,580yen |
6 months | 13,390yen | 13,090yen |
12months | 26,100yen | 25,520yen |
ãReading a Japanese newspaper TV program guide ã
N = news program ãã W = weather report
S = stereo broadcast ã = bilingual broadcast
N = news program ãã W = weather report
S = stereo broadcast ã = bilingual broadcast