March 7, 2025 Approval of a Certified Broadcasting Holding Company (hereinafter referred to as the "Approval")
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) received an application for the Approval from Chukyo TV. Broadcasting Co., Ltd. The MIC consulted the Radio Regulatory Council, chaired by SASASE Iwao , professor emeritus of Keio University, regarding the Approval. The MIC received a report from the Council stating that the Approval is appropriate.
In response, we will approve the certified broadcasting holding company on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
1. Background and future plans
The MIC received an application for the Approval from Chukyo TV. Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and Chairman: MARUYAMA Kimio).
We consulted the Radio Regulatory Council and received a report stating that granting the Approval as consulted is appropriate.
In response, the MIC will approve the certified broadcasting holding company on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
2. Summary of the application
A summary of the application related to this matter is as follows:
| Company subject to the application | Yomiuri Chukyo FS Broadcasting Holdings Corporation |
| Application date | December 6, 2024 |
| Subsidiaries that serve as basic broadcasters | Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation Chukyo TV. Broadcasting Co., Ltd. Fukuoka Broadcasting System Corporation The Sapporo Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. |
| Effective date of approval | April 1, 2025 |
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