Japan’s satellite operator, Sky Perfect JSAT, is to triple its investment in its fleet and which will include diversification into optical and radar observation satellites in addition to its core DTH broadcast services. Isao Kubo, the company’s CFO says that the past 3 years had seen it invest some $489 million (€419.7m) in its fleet, […]
Netflix has announced that it will become the new home of the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan, as part of an exclusive media rights partnership with World Baseball Classic, Inc. (WBCI), an organisation that is owned by Major League Baseball (MLB) and jointly operates the World Baseball Classic tournament with the MLB Players Association. […]
OnDemandIQ, a Singapore-based innovator in streaming analytics and audience measurement, has announced a partnership with INTAGE, a specialist in marketing research and consumer insights. This collaboration will extend OnDemandIQ’s dashboard-delivered audience measurement tools to markets of Japan and South Korea. OnDemandIQ currently operates in Taiwan and Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand), offering […]
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, is introducing free, high-speed in-flight internet service capable of video streaming for all international classes on its B767-300ER (202-seat configuration, JA625A) aircraft. Powered by the latest system from Viasat, the advanced service ensures passengers enjoy smooth, fast connectivity from boarding to disembarkation, providing a ground-like internet experience in […]
Japan’s telecom and pay-TV services revenue is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2 per cent during 2024-2029, driven by the rising demand for high-speed mobile data and robust fibre broadband adoption. While voice and legacy TV segments continue to decline, accelerating 5G penetration and advancements in fibre technology position […]
CAMB.AI, a start-up building a global content localisation infrastructure driven by AI-powered multilingual translation, has announced the opening of its new APAC office. Former DAZN Japan President Takashi Nakamura has been appointed as President APAC, leading the company’s expansion into the region from Tokyo. The APAC expansion marks a key step in CAMB.AI’s mission to […]
Americable Japan International and OpenVault have announced a multi-year agreement for deployment of OpenVault’s Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) solutions across broadband systems serving United States military bases in Japan. Americable will use OpenVault’s OV PNM solution and advanced mobile diagnostic tools to fulfill key operational objectives across its network, including prevention of service disruptions, faster […]
Japan’s Nippon TV has announced that its new travel reality show, Traveling with Snow Man, featuring the popular nine-member boy band Snow Man, will premiere on July 27th on Nippon TV with the uncut version streaming globally on Disney+ immediately afterwards. Produced by Nippon TV, the series will be the first-ever unscripted travel show from […]
BBC Cymru Wales and S4C have announced a deal for the live free-to-air rights for the Wales men’s rugby team’s two-Test tour of Japan this July. The first match takes place at the Mikuni World Stadium in Kitakyushu on July 5th and will be broadcast live on BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer, with coverage […]
PwC Consulting and Parrot Analytics have unveiled a alliance designed to revolutionise how media and entertainment organisations harness data to drive growth and profitability. By combining PwC Consulting’s strategic consulting services with Parrot Analytics’ entertainment analytics, streaming economics, and content valuation platform, the pair say the partnership accelerates the data-driven expansion of content, IP valuation, […]