Perspectives on the Japanese Media and Content Policies

Covers the multitude of media content industries and policies in Japan Explains the contributions of various specialists in the field, including academics, industry specialists and regulators

Discusses topics such as film, broadcasting, games, music and animation

Covers the multitude of media content industries and policies in Japan Explains the contributions of various specialists in the field, including academics, industry specialists and regulators Discusses topics such as film, broadcasting, games, music and animation

Autorentext

Minoru Sugaya, Emeritus Professor, Keio University

Klappentext

This book offers a comprehensive overview of Japan s media policies. In light of the attention Japanese media content has attracted in recent years, not only in Japan but also overseas, the book examines the media industry that supports such content. Beginning with the traditional terrestrial broadcasting industry, it also covers cable TV, satellite broadcasting, and over-the-top media services (OTT), as well as media policies for film, animation, games and music. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), a key media industry regulator in Japan, has been developing broadcasting policies for more than 70 years, and while their traditional policies have not changed in principle, the scope of their business sphere has expanded. For instance, major broadcasting stations in Tokyo, known as key stations, have played an important role in filmmaking with the big four film companies, and have started joint ventures with major OTT, such as Hulu. This book allows readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the changes in the Japanese media industry in general and the related policies in Japan, while also offering insights into developments in the individual sectors.

Inhalt
Foreword.- Preface Overview of the Japanese Media Content Policies.- I Broadcasting Policies.- 1. Terrestrial Broadcasting Policy.- 2. Public Broadcasting.- 3. Commercial Broadcasting.- 4. Satellite Broadcasting Policy.- II Regional Media Policies.- 5. Cable Television.- 6. Community FM broadcasting.- III Content Policies.- 7. Film.- 8. Animation and Pop Culture.- 9. Games.- 10. Music.- 11. Copyright Clearance.- IV Globalization.- 12. OTT.- 13. Joint Production.