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
- President Kenji Shimizu
- 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.
Board Members
- President and CEO
- Kenji Shimizu
- Directors
- Mitsugu Ohno
Michiyo Yasuda
Nobuko Wako
Yoshishige Shimatani
Kiyoto Saito
Takamitsu Kumasaka
Makiko Yoshida
Sumio Fukui
Hiroshi Kojima
Kazuo Terasaki
Masahiko Inada
Nanako Ishido
Susumu Moriyama - Auditors
- Kiyoshi Onoe
Takashi Wagai
Yuzaburo Mogi
Akira Kiyota
Shinichiro Ito
Executive Officers
- President and Executive Officer
- Kenji Shimizu
- Managing Executive Officers
- Mitsugu Ohno
Shin Tomooka
Yuji Tsukagoshi - Executive Officers
- Kaoruko Higuchi
Norihisa Yamane
Masaru Takeuchi
Eiji Ogawa
Atsushi Yanagi
Yoko Matsuzaki
Yoshihiro Suzuki
Kenichirou Ootsuji
Shoko Iijima
As of March 27, 2025