, also known as BS4, is a Japanese satellite television channel owned by , a subsidiary of Nippon Television Holdings. It is one of the satellite counterparts of the commercial television networks.
History The channel, like its commercial competitors, started coinciding with the launch of digital satellite broadcasts in Japan.Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT)BS and CS digital broadcasting In 2009, BS NTV carried limited highlights of the Pacific League in English on Monday nights.Veteran announcer Bickard calling NPB games on TV in English
On January 1, 2014, coinciding with a move in its facilities for fiscal 2014, BS NTV introduced a new logo, aligning itself with the parent terrestrial outlet.BS日本が来春の本社移転に向けてロゴマークなどを来年1月に一新、ITpro、2013年12月2日 4K broadcasts started on September 1, 2019, ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, held in Japan.BS日テレ 4K放送開始を3カ月前倒し ラグビーW杯のため来年9月1日から スポーツニッポン 2018年11月26日
Controversies In October 2023, it was announced that a total of 165 people were not drawn or shipped in a giveaway project held on five programs including "Golf Survival". The station apologized, saying that "it was a human error caused by the person in charge's forgetfulness", and would strengthen its internal reviewing system to prevent further problems. The channel also stated that it would promptly draw and ship the tickets.
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