Open signal for customers to sample new Japanese fall programming in participating systems
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — International Media Distribution (IMD), the award-winning provider of in-language television programming today announced the list of US operators participating in this year's TV JAPAN Free Preview October 15-31. During this promotional window, customers of major carriers such as AT&T, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner Cable and Verizon will be able to view the #1 global Japanese language channel without a subscription for a limited time.
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"This year, we are making a special effort to reach out to female consumers," said Kenichiro Takiguchi, President & CEO at TV JAPAN. "TV JAPAN has a slate of new programming with strong female lead characters and we want to highlight the importance of women in Japanese households with this campaign. TV JAPAN truly is a channel for all Japanese language speakers and their families and we hope this free preview helps connect consumers to their heritage by experiencing the richness of TV JAPAN."
This fall free preview coincides with the television premiere season in Japan so that American audiences can see what they are missing on TV JAPAN. Highlights include:
New Dramas:
"Dr. STORKS", "Liquid," "Downtown Rocket," "The Memorandum of Kyoko Okitegami," "AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (Partners) Season 14" and "Lady Girls"
Drama Special:
"Grill Room Investigation Special"
Movie:
"WOOD JOB!" (featuring English subtitles)
Variety Shows:
"The World Unknown to Matsuko" and "MOCO'S Kitchen"
For complete programming details, customers can visit the TV JAPAN website at www.tvjapan.net and download the TV JAPAN+ mobile application available free through the Apple iTunes Store and Google Play Marketplace.
TV JAPAN is available without a subscription during this special promotional period in select markets, courtesy of the operators listed below:
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Operator |
Market, Channel |
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DISH |
Nationwide, TV JAPAN HD 9991, TV JAPAN 9989 |
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AT&T U-verse |
National, TV JAPAN HD Channel 3681, TV JAPAN Channel 3680 |
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Verizon FiOS |
National, TV JAPAN HD Channel 1769, TV JAPAN Channel 1770 |
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Bright House Networks |
Detroit, TV JAPAN HD Channel 885, TV JAPAN 785 Tampa, Central Florida, TV JAPAN HD Channel 1508, TV JAPAN 508 Birmingham, Alabama, TV JAPAN HD Channel 1901, TV JAPAN 901 Bakersfield, California, TV JAPAN HD Channel 1429, TV JAPAN 429 Indianapolis, Indiana, TV JAPAN HD Channel 885, TV JAPAN 785 |
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Comcast (*Get TV JAPAN for $10 per month for 12 months with a qualifying double or triple play package subscription (CA, WA, OR, CO and Houston markets only). Free preview only available to digital TV subscribers.) |
California, Channel 330 Colorado, Channel 963 Houston, Channel 584 Seattle, Channel 245 Inland NW (Spokane), Channel 818 Oregon/SW Washington, Channel 693 Michigan/Indiana, Channel 674 Chicago, Channel 674 Atlanta, Channel 393 Tupelo, MS, Channel 674 |
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Time Warner Cable (*Get TV JAPAN free for 3 months, with qualifying Triple Play offer.) |
National; Channel 1500. Available in California, Carolinas, Texas, Midwest (Ohio/Kentucky/Indiana),Mountain West, New York/New Jersey, Northeast |
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Cox |
Las Vegas, NV, Channel 273 Northern Virginia, Channel 287 Orange County, Channel 422 Palos Verdes, Channel 450 San Diego, Channel 400 |
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RCN |
Boston, Chicago, D.C. Metro, New York City, Philadelphia, Channel 504 Lehigh Valley, Channel 911 |
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Click! Network |
Tacoma, WA, Channel 393 |
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San Bruno Cable (*Get TV JAPAN free for one month. Offer expires 11/1/15) |
San Bruno, CA, Channel 225 |
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SureWest |
Sacramento, CA, Channel 501 |
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EnTouch |
Houston, TX, Channel 517 |
As a special incentive to subscribe, TV JAPAN is offering $25 gift cards or cash rebate to both new subscribers, as well as to those who refer-a-friend to subscribe to TV JAPAN. Customers can choose from gift cards from such merchants as Amazon, Starbucks and Bed, Bath and Beyond. In addition, TV JAPAN is also offering monthly drawings with a variety of prizes, including round trip airfare to Japan. Customers are eligible for these TV JAPAN giveaways October 1-December 31, 2015. For Official Rules, qualifications, terms and conditions of this promotion, please visit www.tvjapancam.net
Media Contact:
Shelly Kurtz, International Media Distribution
206-282-2762 direct, Email