Overview
- 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
Part of the book series: Advances in Information and Communication Research (AICRES, volume 2)
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Broadcasting Policies
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Regional Media Policies
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Globalization
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About this book
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.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Perspectives on the Japanese Media and Content Policies
Editors: Minoru Sugaya
Series Title: Advances in Information and Communication Research
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4704-1
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-15-4703-4Published: 27 November 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-15-4706-5Published: 28 November 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-981-15-4704-1Published: 26 November 2020
Series ISSN: 2524-3322
Series E-ISSN: 2524-3330
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 278
Number of Illustrations: 34 b/w illustrations, 40 illustrations in colour
Topics: IT in Business, Media Management, Industries, Media Policy