About CBC
CBC is the very first commercial broadcaster founded in 1950 in Japan
CBC covers the Chubu region (Aichi, Gifu, Mie) and is located in the center of the island of Japan where leading manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, machinery etc. set-up base. Chubu is Japan's most important region for advanced 'MONOZUKURI' (manufacturing).
Since it's first airing as Japan's first commercial broadcaster in 1951, CBC has consistently adopted contribution to society as a corporate principle through high quality television shows and cultural creation as a corporate principle and continues to strive forward together with the people of the Chubu region. Additionally, CBC is part of the JNN/JRN network of which TBS is one of the core stations. CBC assumes the role of transmitting a variety of information through television, radio and television shows to the Chubu region, the rest of Japan, and even around the world.
Company profile
CHUBU-NIPPON BROADCASTING CO., LTD.
| ESTABLISHMENT | December 15, 1950 |
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| CAPITAL | ¥ 1.32 billion |
| MAIN ACTIVITY | A certified broadcasting holding company |
| LISTING OF STOCK | Listed on first section of Nagoya Stock Exchange |
| SETTLEMENT DATE | March 31 each year |
| GENERAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS | June each year (annual meeting) |
| OFFICE | 1-2-8 Shinsakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Pref., 460-8405 Tel. +81-52-241-8111 (main) |
CBC TELEVISION CO., LTD.
| TELEVISION | 5ch |
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| CAPITAL | ¥ 100 million |
| MAIN ACTIVITY | General broadcasting business in compliance with Broadcast Law (television) |
| HEAD OFFICE | 1-2-8 Shinsakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Pref., 460-8405 Tel. +81-52-241-8111 (main) |
| TOKYO HEAD OFFICE | Chiyoda Hall 7F, 1-6-17 Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-0074 |
| OSAKA OFFICE | Osaka Ekimae Daiichi Bldg. 7F, 1-3-1-700 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Pref., 530-0001 |
| TOYOHASHI OFFICE | Shizugin Nissei Toyohashi Bldg. 4F, 1-68 Ohashidori, Toyohashi City, Aichi Pref., 440-0076 |
| OKAZAKI OFFICE | Okazaki Center Bldg. 8F, 1-34 Myodaijihonmachi, Okazaki City, Aichi Pref., 444-0860 |
| GIFU OFFICE | Gifu Chunichi Bldg. 7F, 1-12 Yanagasedori, Gifu City, Gifu Pref., 500-8875 |
| MIE OFFICE | UST-TSU 11F, 700 Hadokoro-cho, Tsu City, Mie Pref., 514-0009 |
| JNN-CBC LOS ANGELES BUREAU | 1901 Ave. of Stars, #1460 Los Angeles CA. 90067 U.S.A. |
CBC RADIO CO., LTD.
| RADIO | 1053kHz |
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| CAPITAL | ¥ 20 million |
| MAIN ACTIVITY | General broadcasting business in compliance with Broadcast Law (radio) |
| HEAD OFFICE | 1-2-8 Shinsakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Pref., 460-8405 Tel. +81-52-241-8111 (main) |
| TOKYO OFFICE | Chiyoda Hall 7F, 1-6-17 Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-0074 |
Corporate Philosophy
- Contribute to the sound development of society and public welfare through broadcasting.
- Strive toward the creation of a new broadcasting culture that conforms with an ubiquitous society of the digital era.
- Add value as a communication media, and contribute to the development of economic society.
HISTORY OF CBC
| 1950 Dec. | CHUBU-NIPPON BROADCASTING CO., LTD. established |
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| 1951 Sep. | Japan’s first commercial radio broascast, commenced at 6:30 a.m. on the first day of the month |
| 1952 Jen. | Japan’s first private Sumo broadcast |
| 1956 Nov. | CBC Hall (now head office building of CBC) completed |
| 1956 Dec. | Television broadcasting commenced |
| 1960 Jun. | 1st All Japan Amateur / Professional Golf Tournament (now THE CROWNS) broadcast |
| 1960 Oct. | Listed on Nagoya Stock Exchange |
| 1966 Jun. | The Beatles invited to Japan to stage a concert |
| 1971 Nov. | Radio wave output increased from 10kW to 50kW |
| 1974 Dec. | JNN Roma Bureau opend as base for newsgathering activities in Europe |
| 1983 Jul. | TV sound multiplex broadcasting service commenced |
| 1986 Apr. | Tokai region’s first teletext broadcast commenced |
| 1990 Apr. | JNN Roma Bureau closed, Vienna Bureau opened |
| 1992 Apr. | AM stereo broadcasting commenced |
| 1998 Nov. | CBC Broadcast Center opened |
| 2000 Dec. | CBC marked its 50th anniversary |
| 2003 Dec. | Terrestrial digital TV broadcasting commenced |
| 2005 Feb. | FM LOVEARTH (EXPO 2005 Aichi official FM station, jointly operated by CBC and ZIP-FM) commenced broadcasting |
| 2006 Apr. | ‘One-segment’ terrestrial digital TV broadcasting commenced |
| 2006 Sep. | CBC marked the 55th anniversary of launch of radio broadcasting services |
| 2006 Dec. | CBC marked the 50th anniversary of launch of TV broadcasting services |
| 2010 Sep. | JNN Vienna Bureau closed |
| 2010 Dec. | CBC marked its 60th anniversary |
| 2011 Apr. | JNN Los Angeles Bureau opened |
| 2011 Jul. | Analog TV broadcasting terminated |
| 2013 Apr. | Succeed the radio business to CBC RADIO CO., LTD. |
| 2014 Apr. | Transition to the certified broadcasting holding company structure. Succeed the television business to CBC TELEVISION CO., LTD. |