In this article, we will approach TV Osaka from different perspectives, with the aim of providing a comprehensive view on this topic/person/date. We will analyze its impact on today's society, its evolution over time and the possible implications it has in various areas. In addition, we will examine its relevance in the current context, as well as the different opinions and theories that exist in this regard. Through this comprehensive analysis, we aim to provide the reader with a more complete understanding of TV Osaka and encourage reflection on its importance in our daily lives.
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![]() Headquarters in Chūō-ku, Osaka | |
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City | Osaka |
Channels | |
Branding | TV Osaka TVO |
Programming | |
Affiliations | TX Network |
Ownership | |
Owner | Television Osaka, Inc. |
History | |
Founded | January 23, 1981 |
First air date | March 1, 1982 |
Former call signs | JOBH-TV (1982–2011) |
Former channel number(s) | Analog: 19 (UHF, 1982–2011) |
Technical information | |
Licensing authority | MIC |
ERP | 24 kW |
Translator(s) | Taishi-Kanan, Osaka Digital: Channel 21 Hirakata, Osaka Mino, Osaka Digital: Channel 27 Ikeda, Osaka Digital: Channel 28 |
Links | |
Website | www |
JOBH-DTV (channel 7), branded as TV Osaka (テレビ大阪, TVO), is a Japanese television station serving as the affiliate of the TX Network for the Osaka prefecture. Owned-and-operated by Television Osaka, Inc. (テレビ大阪株式会社, Terebi Ōsaka Kabushiki Gaisha), the station's headquarters and studios are in the Chūō-ku ward of Osaka.[1] Nikkei, Inc. is the biggest shareholder of TVO. [2] The mascot character is "Takoru-kun" (たこるくん).
Television Osaka, Inc. was founded in 1981 as part of the reorganization of Tokyo Channel 12 Ltd (now TV Tokyo). On March 1 the following year, TV Osaka started broadcasting as the first affiliate of the "Mega TON Network" (メガTONネットワーク, now TX Network) outside of Tokyo.[3]
On December 1, 2003, TV Osaka adopted a new logo to reflect the digital era, when they commenced digital telecasts. Analog telecasts were terminated on July 24, 2011. [4] TV Osaka is currently building its new headquarters building, and plans to move into its new headquarters in 2024. [5]
Location | Channel |
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Osaka (Mt. Ikoma) | 18 |
Hirakata | 27 |
Minoo | 27 |
Kashiwabara | 18 |
Taishi | 31 |