BS10 is a Japanese free‑to‑view satellite television channel owned by Japanet Broadcasting Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the retail corporation Japanet Takata. The channel broadcasts a variety of programming in Japanese, including sports, drama, movies, and hobby‑related shows, and is transmitted in high‑definition 1080i format.
Ownership and operation
- Owner: Japanet Broadcasting Co., Ltd.
- Affiliates: BS10 Premium (a premium sister channel)
Technical characteristics
- Type: Satellite television network
- Country: Japan
- Picture format: HDTV 1080i
- Broadcast language: Japanese
Headquarters
- Shinkawa, Chūō, Tokyo, Japan
History
- License application: On 20 May 2019, Japanet applied to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications for a license to operate a free‑to‑view satellite channel, initially referred to as BS Japanet Next.
- License approval: The Ministry approved the application on 9 September (year not specified in the source).
- Launch: The channel officially began broadcasting on 27 March 2022 under the name BS Japanext.
- Rebranding: In 2025 the service was renamed BS10, reflecting its channel number on the satellite platform.
Programming
BS10 offers a mixed schedule that includes regional revitalisation programmes, sports events, entertainment series, anime, health and lifestyle shows, as well as educational content. Its sister channel, BS10 Premium, focuses on premium movie and drama content.
Online presence
- Official website: www.bs10.jp (Japanese)
References
- Wikipedia contributors, “BS10 (TV channel),” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, accessed 2025‑06‑02, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BS10_(TV_channel).
