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Type | Broadcast television network |
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Country | Japan |
Founded | 1 August 1959[1]: 150–151 |
Owner | TBS Television |
Official website | Official website |
The Japan News Network (JNN; Japanese: ジャパン・ニュース・ネットワーク, romanized: Japan Nyūsu Nettowāku) is a Japanese commercial television network run by TBS Television, owned by TBS Holdings (which is a part of the major conglomerate Mitsui Group). The network's responsibility includes the syndication of national television news bulletins to its regional affiliates, and news exchange between the stations. Its affiliate stations also broadcast non-news programs originating from TBS Television. Founded on 1 August 1959,[1]: 150–151 JNN is made up of 28 full-time affiliates.
It also operates the 24-hour satellite and cable news channel TBS News and the FAST Channel TBS NEWS DIG.[2]