Japan International Broadcasting

Name

Japan International Broadcasting

Legal name

Japan International Broadcasting Inc.

Website

https://jibtv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Broadcasting Services

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Motion Picture and Video Distribution (512120)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

International TV Broadcasters (Free-to-Air/Satellite/Cable) (MPABAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

International TV Program Distribution (Sales/Output Deals) (MPABAMAD), Satellite Video & Media Distribution (DTH, Contribution/Distribution, Occasional Use) (HDAIAJAG)

Keywords

• International broadcasting services
• Multilingual content production
• Satellite broadcasting operations
• Streaming media services
• Overseas promotion services

Headquarters

HQ city

Akasaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from program sponsors and commercials placed on NHK WORLD-JAPAN channel. JIB includes advertisements from sponsors in programs it produces. Website banner advertising on jibtv.com. Program co-sponsorship opportunities in original JIB programming time slots.
2. B2B Content Production Services: Planning and production of television programs for international audiences, including promotional content for government agencies, municipalities, and corporations seeking to promote Japan internationally.
3. International Broadcasting Services: Distribution of NHK WORLD-JAPAN (English) and NHK WORLD PREMIUM (Japanese) via satellite and internet to global audiences. Revenue generated through distribution partnerships and licensing arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Japan International Broadcasting (JIB) operates the international distribution of NHK WORLD-JAPAN (English) and NHK WORLD PREMIUM (Japanese) channels and produces original programming under the jibtv brand, offering multilingual content production, broadcast slot sponsorship, and streaming distribution. JIB delivers 24-hour coverage to approximately 460 million households in 160 countries via satellite (C-band and Ku-band), cable, IPTV, terrestrial digital, FAST platforms, and internet streaming, and provides B2B overseas promotion and content production services for Japanese government agencies, municipalities, and corporations.

Product overview

Japan International Broadcasting (JIB) operates a multi-platform international broadcasting portfolio consisting of two core television services (NHK WORLD-JAPAN in English and NHK WORLD PREMIUM in Japanese), their proprietary jibtv branded original programming (including CATCH JAPAN, Trailblazers, Explore Japan, Journeys in Japan, Gunmachan, Into Japan's Nature, and OUR BLUE PLANET), and the newly launched Channel Oishii streaming channel. JIB delivers content via satellite, cable, IPTV, terrestrial broadcasting, and internet streaming (including VOD and FAST platforms) to approximately 406 million households across 160 countries and regions worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Channel Oishii: A 24/7 Japanese food and lifestyle channel launched on Amasian TV's free ad-supported streaming (FAST) platform in North America, offering food-related dramas, documentaries, films, and anime showcasing Japanese cuisine and culture.

Products and services

• NHK WORLD-JAPAN English-language international broadcasting service providing 24-hour news and lifestyle programming about Japan and Asia, available globally via satellite, cable, IPTV, terrestrial digital, and internet streaming.
• NHK WORLD PREMIUM Japanese-language international broadcasting service transmitting NHK domestic programs including news, entertainment, sports, culture, and children's content to Japanese audiences living overseas via satellite and cable distribution.
• jibtv Original Programming JIB's proprietary original programming brand featuring English-language programs about Japanese culture, food, technology, regional attractions, and sustainability, broadcast within NHK WORLD-JAPAN time slots and supported by program sponsorship and commercial opportunities.
• Channel Oishii 24/7 Japanese food and lifestyle free ad-supported streaming channel featuring dramas, films, documentaries, and anime centered on Japanese cuisine and culinary culture, distributed to viewers in the United States and Canada via Amasian TV's FAST platform on Channel 500.
• Overseas Promotion and Content Production Services B2B overseas promotion service offering program planning and production for Japanese government agencies, municipalities, and corporations seeking to promote Japan, regional attractions, products, or initiatives to international audiences through sponsored programming on NHK WORLD-JAPAN and jibtv broadcast slots.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour coverage available in 406 million households across 160 countries and regions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The WNET GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026Partnership to launch NHK WORLD-JAPAN in the New York Designated Market Area (DMA), beginning April 1, 2026. Channel provides international news, cultural, and lifestyle programming from Japan through local cable providers and over-the-air broadcasts.
• ODK Media, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 March 2026Launched Channel Oishii, the first dedicated Japanese food and lifestyle channel on Amasian TV's free ad-supported streaming (FAST) platform in North America. JIB provides programming content while ODK Media operates the platform and handles distribution.
• AmagicoreTechnology or Integration · 27 March 2026Provides FAST distribution technology powering Channel Oishii launch on Amasian TV platform in North America.
• DeepdubcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 March 2026Provides AI-inspired dubbing services for Channel Oishii content localization, enabling delivery of Japanese food and culture programming to North American audiences.
• TV Setouchi Broadcasting Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026Co-production partnership for international version of Obaachan no Daidokoro cooking show, developing program formats that support regional broadcasters in reaching viewers overseas.
• Ministry of the Environment, JapancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Renewed National Park Official Partnership Program (FY2026-FY2030). Collaboration to share beauty of Japan's national parks with global audiences, highlighting breathtaking scenery and unique experiences to encourage both domestic and international exploration.
• NHK Global Media Services, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHK Group company providing global media services and supporting international broadcasting operations.
• NHK ENTERPRISES, INC.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHK Group production company collaborating on program production for international broadcasting.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Al Jazeera English: Qatar-funded international English-language news and current affairs channel distributed globally via satellite, cable, and digital. Closely comparable to JIB in mission (projecting national/regional perspective internationally), distribution footprint, and 24/7 ad-supported model.
• Arirang TV: South Korea's international English-language broadcaster, established with government backing, distributing Korean cultural and news content via satellite and digital platforms globally. Direct competitor in the same Asia-centric international broadcasting space, with similar content mandate and consortium-style governance.
• CGTN (China Global Television Network): China's state-backed international English-language broadcaster distributing 24/7 news and lifestyle content globally via satellite, cable, and digital. The closest functional analog to JIB in terms of mission, distribution model, and government-backed content production for international audiences.
• NHK Cosmomedia of America: NHK Group subsidiary that distributes NHK programming to North American cable and satellite operators and produces Japanese-language content for Japanese expatriates in the US. Sister entity within the NHK Group, directly comparable as a Japan-originated international content distributor serving global audiences.
• TRT World: Turkey's state-funded international English-language news channel distributed via satellite and digital platforms globally. Directly comparable to JIB as a state-backed international broadcaster targeting English-speaking and regional audiences with news and lifestyle content.
• France 24: France's state-funded international news channel broadcasting in English, French, Arabic, and Spanish via satellite, cable, IPTV, and digital platforms. Directly comparable to JIB in multilingual international distribution, ad-supported model, and government-affiliated sponsorship structure.
• Deutsche Welle (DW): Germany's public international broadcaster operating 24/7 TV channels in English, Spanish, Arabic, and German. Comparable to JIB in delivering nation-branded international news/culture content via satellite and digital, with public-broadcaster funding and a mandate to project national perspective globally.

Broad incumbents

• NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation): JIB's parent company and Japan's primary public broadcaster, supplying all NHK WORLD-JAPAN and NHK WORLD PREMIUM programming. While not a competitor (JIB is its subsidiary), NHK is the most directly relevant incumbent — JIB exists to extend NHK's international reach.
• CNBC International: Global business and financial news network distributed via cable, satellite, and digital platforms worldwide. Comparable to JIB in international distribution scale and ad-supported model, but specializes in business news rather than cultural/lifestyle content.
• BBC World Service / BBC News: The BBC's international news and broadcasting operations, the most established global public broadcaster. Comparable to JIB in international distribution scale and public-service mandate, but vastly larger in budget, original production volume, and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jibtv_tweets
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNDBKoxuRnLxEeNWiKmuN2A
• Instagraminstagram.com/channeloishii
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/japan-international-broadcasting-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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