Corporate Profile

Corporate Mission

challenge and creation

Reimagining the Essence of Fun

The essence of fun runs deeper than mere laughter; it encompasses the thrill of excitement, the joy of surprise, the rush of being thrilled, the release of tears, and the enrichment of learning.

We hold the belief that “fun” encompasses all the emotions that uplift the heart and foster positivity.

“If it’s Not Fun, it’s Not TV.” This aspiration is ingrained in our very essence. We have consistently endeavored to pioneer the realm of entertainment and fun.

Our future endeavor lies in enriching the spectrum of fun further.

In an era that honors diverse perspectives, we are committed to continually redefining the essence of “fun” and crafting experiences that reflect its ever-evolving meaning.

The content crafted in this manner will imbue tomorrow, society, and the world with vibrancy.

We aspire to collaborate with you in crafting novel experiences of “fun” that surpass your expectations.

“If it’s Not Fun, it’s Not Fuji TV.”

Fuji Television Action Plan

1 Social Responsibility

To realize the magnitude of social influence we as a broadcaster carry, and to deliver information that is fair, equitable, and reliable.

2 Social Contribution

To create touching and compelling content that contribute to the fields of culture, education, environment, and more.

3 Cheerful Workplace

To appreciate and respect each workers’ individuality, their ability and diversity, at the same time create a freewheeling workplace.

Corporate Data

Company Name
Fuji Television Network, Inc.
Inauguration of Service
March 1st, 1959
Representatives
Chairman Shuji Kanoh
President Koichi Minato
Fiscal Term
March 31st
Capital
8.8 billion yen
Number of Employees
1,169
Head Office
2-4-8 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 137-8088
Pilot number: +81-3-5500-8888
Fax: +81-3-5500-8027 (International Department)
DiverCity Tokyo Office
1-1-20 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0064
Wangan Studio
2-3-23 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-0064
Transmitting Station
Tokyo Sky Tree, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 131-0045
Kansai Branch
2-4-9 Breeze Tower 10F, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0001
Nagoya Branch
1-14-25 Telepia 13F, Higashi-Sakura, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, 461-0005

The History of Fuji Television

1957
Established Fuji Television Network, Inc. in November.
1959
Began operations as broadcasting station / Commenced broadcasts in March.
1982
First time to achieve the “triple crown,” top spot in all three viewer rating categories (golden/prime/all-day) year-round in December. Continued to hold the said title for 12 consecutive years until 1993.
1997
Moved headquarters to the Daiba waterfront area in April. Listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in August.
1998
Commenced broadcasts of “Fuji TV 721,” a digital CS (Communication Satellite) channel in April.
1999
Commenced broadcasts of “Fuji TV 739,” a digital CS channel in April.
2000
Commenced broadcasts of “BS Fuji,” a digital BS (broadcasting satellite) channel in December.
2003
Commenced digital terrestrial broadcasts in December.
2007
Construction of Wangan (Bayside) Studio near the headquarters. 8 Studios equipped with all the latest digital technologies used for dramas and variety shows in September.
2008
Became a certified broadcast holding company and changed its name to Fuji Media Holdings, Inc.
Newly established Fuji Television Network Inc. through incorporation-type company split in October.
2009
Commenced digital broadcasting of three pay CS channels: Fuji TV ONE, TWO, and NEXT in April.
2018
Shoplifters wins Palme d’Or at the 71st Cannes Film Festival in May.
2019
60th Anniversary since its first broadcast in March.
2022
Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., a certified broadcast holding company joins Tokyo Stock Exchange, Prime Market in April.

Executive Officers

Chairman
Shuji Kanoh
Vice Chairman
Ryunosuke Endo
President
Koichi Minato
Executive Vice Presidents
Noriyuki Kawashima
Takeshi Kobayashi
Takao Yanobe
Senior Executive Managing Directors
Takashi Tamura
Junji Okunogi
Nobuaki Inutake
Masahito Ishihara
Executive Managing Directors
Osamu Sorimachi
Yuji Tsukagoshi
Mina Masaya
Executive Managing Advisor
Hisashi Hieda
Executive Managing Directors
Osamu Kanemitsu
Yoshishige Shimatani
Kiyoto Saito
Takamitsu Kumasaka
Makiko Yoshida
Sumio Fukui
Hiroshi Kojima
Kazuo Terasaki
Audit & Supervisory
Board Members
Kiyoshi Onoe
Takashi Wagai
Yuzaburo Mogi
Akira Kiyota
Shinichiro Ito

As of June 26, 2024

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