Digital Broadcasting Day
Industry DaysWhat Is Digital Broadcasting Day?
December 1st is "Digital Broadcasting Day" in Japan, commemorating the moment in 2006 when terrestrial digital television broadcasting, which had been rolling out since 2003, became receivable in every prefectural capital nationwide. It was established in 2006 by the Association for Promotion of Digital Broadcasting and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.
A Day Commemorating a Major Shift in Television Broadcasting
Digital Broadcasting Day commemorates a major milestone in the history of Japanese television: the transition from analog to digital broadcasting.
- Origin: commemorates December 1, 2006, when terrestrial digital broadcasting became receivable in every prefectural capital
- Purpose: to deepen understanding of digital broadcasting and promote a smooth transition
- What followed: analog broadcasting fully ended in 2011 (2012 in three Tohoku prefectures), completing the shift to digital broadcasting
The Evolution Digitalization Brought to Broadcasting
The shift to digital broadcasting enabled higher picture and sound quality, along with entirely new viewing experiences like data broadcasting and interactive services.
Tips for Marking This Day
- Look back on the history of television's shift from analog to digital
- Look into news coverage from when analog broadcasting ended
- Learn about how television broadcasting technology continues to evolve
- Talk with family about beloved TV shows from the past
From Cathode Ray Tubes to Digital: A Milestone in Broadcasting History
The high-definition television we enjoy so casually today came about through a major technological shift. December 1st is a day to reflect on that journey.