Chronology
This chronology is indicative only. Context is provided by the broader communications and media timeline.
1925 experimental radio broadcasts by government from Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya
1926 Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK) - Japan Broadcasting Corporation - established on BBC model
1928 Radio Keep-Fit launched
1930 NHK Science & Technical Research Labs founded
1931 launch of second broadcasting network under NHK umbrella
1935 overseas shortwave service launched
1946 NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute founded
1950 NHK given autonomous status under 1950 broadcast legislation
1953 first television broadcasts from Tokyo
1953 commercial broadcasting introduced
1960 start of regular colour tv broadcasts
1969 FM radio launched
1995 international tv broadcasting starts
2000 launch of digital satellite broadcasting