MBS Radio (Japan)

JOOR
  • Osaka
Broadcast areaKansai region
Frequency1179 kHz; 90.6 MHz FM
BrandingMBS Radio
Programming
Language(s)Japanese
FormatNews, Talk, Sports, Music
AffiliationsJapan Radio Network (JRN)
National Radio Network (NRN)
Ownership
OwnerMBS Radio, Inc.
History
First air date
September 1, 1951 (1951-09-01)
Former frequencies
1951–1977: 1210 kHz
1977–1978: 1180 kHz
Call sign meaning
JO
Osaka
Radio and TV
Technical information
Power50 kW
Transmitter coordinates
34°31′5.14″N 135°26′40.92″E / 34.5180944°N 135.4447000°E / 34.5180944; 135.4447000 (MBS Takaishi Radio Transmitter)
Links
Webcastradiko.jp (Japan only)
Websitewww.mbs1179.com (in Japanese)
Corporate information
Company
Native name
株式会社MBSラジオ
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRadio broadcasting
FoundedMay 28, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-05-28) (as Mainichi Broadcasting System Radio Split Preperation, Inc.)
HeadquartersOsaka, Japan
Key people
Genichiro Hara (president)
OwnerMBS Media Holdings
Websitewww.mbs1179.com

MBS Radio (MBSラジオ, Emubīesu Rajio) is an AM radio station based in Osaka, Japan. It is wholly owned by MBS Radio, a subsidiary of MBS Media Holdings.

It is a member station of Japan Radio Network (JRN) and National Radio Network (NRN).

Prior to 2021, the station was directly owned by MBS alongside its television division. A 2021 restructuring caused MBS to spin-off its radio division under a separate subidiary.