| 1989/06 |
NHK BS broadcasting service started In
1989. NHK launched the world's first full-scale analog satellite broadcasting
service (BS). As of 2006, the number of NHK BS viewing households exceeds
18.8 million. |
| 1996 |
The digitization of satellite broadcasting
using communication satellites (CS) began in Japan. |
| 2000/12 |
Digital broadcasting via broadcasting
satellite (BS) was launched. This new service paved the way for HDTV broadcasting,
which provides high-quality images and high-fidelity sound. The launch of
digital satellite broadcasting subsequently enabled major Japanese broadcasters
to commence seven HDTV channels for the first time in the world. |
| 2005/08 |
The number of households viewing digital
BS exceeded 10 million, making it one of the most successful new media. |
| 2006/12 |
The number of households viewing digital
BS exceeded 20 million. |
