Japan’s TV ecosystem is still powered by huge spend, with TV advertising reaching 1.92 trillion yen in 2023, even as streaming platforms stack up fast. At the same time, the audience picture is shifting, from 65% of households watching TV daily in 2023 to streaming services like Netflix holding a 25% share with 8 million subscribers. This post pulls together the key figures behind both broadcast and streaming in Japan so you can see what is growing, what is sliding, and what is staying stubbornly large.
Key Takeaways
- TV advertising spend in Japan was 1.92 trillion yen in 2023, 12% of total ad market.
- Spot ads on TV generated 850 billion yen in FY2022 for key stations.
- Program sponsorships accounted for 25% of TV ad revenue in 2023.
- Netflix holds 25% share of Japan's streaming market, with 8 million subs in 2023.
- TVer (free ad-supported streaming) had 50 million monthly users in 2023.
- Hulu Japan reached 2.1 million subscribers by end-2023.
- In fiscal year 2022, the total revenue of Japan's television broadcasting industry was approximately 2.15 trillion Japanese yen, marking a 1.2% decline from the previous year.
- The Japanese TV market size was valued at USD 18.5 billion in 2023, projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.8% through 2030.
- Public broadcasters like NHK accounted for 22% of total TV revenue in Japan in 2021, totaling around 720 billion yen.
- In 2022, Japan produced 1,200 hours of prime-time dramas, with Fuji TV leading at 320 hours.
- Anime aired on TV totaled 450 series in 2023, occupying 12% of broadcast hours.
- Variety shows accounted for 28% of prime-time slots on commercial TV in 2022.
- 4K TV penetration in Japan hit 55% of households by end of 2023.
- 85% of Japanese TV broadcasts switched to digital terrestrial by 2012, full coverage 99.9% now.
- IPTV subscribers grew to 28 million in 2023, 22% of households.
In 2023 Japan’s TV ad spend hit 1.92 trillion yen as streaming and TVer reshape viewing habits.
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Advertising22 stats
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TV advertising spend in Japan was 1.92 trillion yen in 2023, 12% of total ad market.
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Spot ads on TV generated 850 billion yen in FY2022 for key stations.
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Program sponsorships accounted for 25% of TV ad revenue in 2023.
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Food & beverage sector spent 320 billion yen on TV ads in 2022.
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Political ads during 2021 elections totaled 45 billion yen on TV.
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Digital-targeted TV ads grew 15% YoY to 120 billion yen in 2023.
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Time ads (sponsorships) fell 8% to 480 billion yen in FY2022.
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Automotive brands allocated 18% of ad budgets to TV, 210 billion yen in 2023.
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Late-night TV ad slots CPM rose 12% to 50,000 yen in urban markets 2022.
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Pharma ads on TV reached 150 billion yen, restricted to approved slots.
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Olympics sponsors spent 30 billion yen on TV tie-ins in 2021.
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Retail sector TV ad spend was 280 billion yen, up 5% in 2023 holiday season.
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Spot ad revenue per key station averaged 200 billion yen in 2023.
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Beverages ad spend on TV: 180 billion yen, 22% category leader.
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Infomercials generated 120 billion yen in direct sales via TV 2022.
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Cosmetics firms spent 95 billion yen on TV spots in 2023.
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Election ad time sold out 100% on local TV in 2023 upper house vote.
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Program-linked ads (P-L) rose 10% to 150 billion yen.
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Household goods TV ad allocation: 140 billion yen in FY2023.
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Prime-time 30s spot CPM: 1.2 million yen in Tokyo 2023.
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Travel industry TV ads rebounded to 80 billion yen post-2023.
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Beer brands dominated summer TV ads with 50 billion yen spend.
Interpretation
Advertising Interpretation
In Japan’s TV advertising market, overall spend reached 1.92 trillion yen in 2023 with program sponsorships making up 25% of revenue, while digital targeted TV ads also climbed 15% year over year to 120 billion yen, signaling a shift toward more measurable targeting within the advertising mix.
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Digital Trends17 stats
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Netflix holds 25% share of Japan's streaming market, with 8 million subs in 2023.
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TVer (free ad-supported streaming) had 50 million monthly users in 2023.
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Hulu Japan reached 2.1 million subscribers by end-2023.
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ABEMA TV app downloads exceeded 80 million in 2023.
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45% of Japanese under 30 prefer streaming over linear TV in 2023 survey.
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U-NEXT had 4.5 million paid members for TV content in 2023.
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Time-shifted viewing (DVR) accounted for 28% of total TV consumption in 2022.
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dTV (NTT Docomo) streaming service had 6.2 million users in 2023.
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SVOD revenue in Japan grew 20% to 450 billion yen in 2023.
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YouTube TV viewing time surpassed linear TV for 18-24s at 2.5 hours daily in 2023.
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Paravi (now Lemino) merged services, reaching 3.8 million users post-2023.
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Disney+ launched in Japan with 1.5 million subs in first year 2023.
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Nico Nico Douga live streams averaged 2 million concurrent for events 2023.
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Video on demand market size: 650 billion yen in 2023.
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Rakuten TV users: 3 million monthly active in 2023.
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55% of TV viewers use second screen simultaneously in 2023.
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Amazon Prime Video: 2.8 million Japan subs 2023.
Interpretation
Digital Trends Interpretation
Japan’s digital shift is accelerating fast, with Netflix holding 25% of the streaming market alongside 50 million monthly users on ad supported TVer and 45% of people under 30 preferring streaming over linear TV in 2023.
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Market Size21 stats
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In fiscal year 2022, the total revenue of Japan's television broadcasting industry was approximately 2.15 trillion Japanese yen, marking a 1.2% decline from the previous year.
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The Japanese TV market size was valued at USD 18.5 billion in 2023, projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.8% through 2030.
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Public broadcasters like NHK accounted for 22% of total TV revenue in Japan in 2021, totaling around 720 billion yen.
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Commercial TV stations in Japan generated 1.39 trillion yen in revenue in FY2021, down 5.4% YoY due to ad declines.
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Japan's pay-TV market reached 1.2 trillion yen in 2022, with cable TV contributing 60% of that figure.
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The overall Japanese broadcasting market, including TV, was worth 4.2 trillion yen in 2023.
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NHK's subscription fees generated 650 billion yen in FY2022, representing 75% of its total budget.
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Tokyo's key TV stations (TBS, Fuji, Nippon TV, TV Asahi) had combined revenues of 1.1 trillion yen in 2022.
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Japan's TV industry export value reached 150 billion yen in 2022, mainly anime and dramas.
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The TV advertising market in Japan shrank to 1.8 trillion yen in 2023 from 2.0 trillion in 2019.
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In fiscal year 2023, NHK's total program hours broadcast were 52,000 across all channels.
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Commercial broadcasters' revenue from program sales hit 180 billion yen in 2022.
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Japan's TV production outsourcing market valued at 300 billion yen in 2023.
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Key station profits totaled 250 billion yen in FY2022 before taxes.
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Satellite BS TV revenue was 350 billion yen, stable in 2023.
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Overall media market share of TV dropped to 28% in 2023 from 40% in 2015.
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NHK World TV reaches 100 million overseas viewers annually via satellite.
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Local TV revenue nationwide summed to 450 billion yen in 2022.
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TV rights for J-League soccer averaged 5 billion yen per season in 2023.
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Nippon TV's annual revenue stood at 380 billion yen in FY2023.
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Fuji TV revenue declined 3% to 290 billion yen in 2023.
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
Japan’s television market is sizable but modestly expanding, with total TV revenue around 2.15 trillion yen in FY2022 and a projected USD 18.5 billion market in 2023 growing at a 2.8% CAGR to 2030, even as commercial station revenue fell to 1.39 trillion yen in FY2021 amid ad declines.
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Programming20 stats
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In 2022, Japan produced 1,200 hours of prime-time dramas, with Fuji TV leading at 320 hours.
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Anime aired on TV totaled 450 series in 2023, occupying 12% of broadcast hours.
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Variety shows accounted for 28% of prime-time slots on commercial TV in 2022.
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NHK broadcast 5,200 hours of educational programming in FY2022.
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150 new variety programs debuted on Japanese TV in 2023, focusing on celebrity talk.
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Dramas featuring historical samurais saw 15% rating boost in 2022 ratings.
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Local TV stations produced 2,500 hours of regional content in 2023.
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Quiz shows averaged 8.2% ratings in daytime slots across 2022.
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Overseas content imports for TV dropped to 5% of airtime in 2023 from 12% in 2010.
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NHK's taiga dramas reached peak viewership of 18.4% in 2022 finale episode.
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TV Asahi produced 250 hours of news content weekly in 2023.
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Music programs aired 1,200 hours nationwide in 2022.
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Cooking shows occupied 8% of daytime TV in 2023.
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NHK Eテレ educational hours for schools: 3,500 in FY2023.
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200 new anime TV series announced for 2024 broadcast.
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Travel programs surged 25% post-COVID, 450 episodes in 2023.
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Late-night idol shows averaged 4.5% ratings on niche channels.
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Documentary hours on NHK: 1,800 annually in 2022.
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Comedy sketches filled 15% of variety airtime in 2023.
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Foreign drama dubs reduced to 3% of imports in 2023.
Interpretation
Programming Interpretation
In Japan’s programming landscape, commercial TV in 2022 leaned heavily into entertainment with variety shows taking 28% of prime time while dramas remained substantial at 1,200 prime time hours, and the growing mix of content is echoed by anime’s presence in 12% of broadcast hours in 2023.
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Technology21 stats
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4K TV penetration in Japan hit 55% of households by end of 2023.
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85% of Japanese TV broadcasts switched to digital terrestrial by 2012, full coverage 99.9% now.
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IPTV subscribers grew to 28 million in 2023, 22% of households.
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8K TV sets sold in Japan exceeded 1.2 million units cumulatively by 2023.
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Cable TV subscribers numbered 29.5 million in 2022, down 1.5% YoY.
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BS digital channels reached 95% penetration in multi-channel homes by 2023.
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Smart TV adoption was 62% among urban households in 2023 survey.
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NHK began 8K broadcasts in 2018, now covering 40 events yearly.
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Hybrid broadcast-broadband (data broadcasting) used by 15 million viewers monthly in 2022.
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OTT streaming apps on smart TVs captured 35% of video consumption in 2023.
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Average TV screen size in Japan increased to 50 inches in 2023 sales data.
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5G-enabled TV trials covered 20% of urban areas by 2023.
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OLED TV market share in Japan: 18% of premium sales 2023.
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CS digital subscribers: 10 million in 2023, stable.
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Voice assistant integration in smart TVs: 40% by 2023.
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ATSC 3.0 next-gen TV standards tested in 5 prefectures 2023.
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HDR content broadcast hours doubled to 2,000 in 2023.
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Set-top box penetration for streaming: 75% in 2023 homes.
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Interactive TV polls used in 30% of variety shows 2023.
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QLED TV sales up 25% to 500,000 units in Japan 2023.
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Fiber optic TV delivery reached 35% of subs in 2023.
Interpretation
Technology Interpretation
Japan’s technology-driven TV ecosystem is rapidly upgrading, with 4K reaching 55% of households by end of 2023 and IPTV rising to 28 million subscribers in 2023, signaling a clear shift toward higher-resolution and internet-based viewing.
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Viewership20 stats
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In 2023, average daily TV viewership in Japan was 3 hours 28 minutes per person aged 4+, down 2.5% YoY.
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NHK General Channel had a 13.2% audience share in prime time (7-10pm) in 2022.
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During Tokyo Olympics 2021, peak TV viewership hit 72.6% for women's volleyball final.
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65% of Japanese households watched TV daily in 2023, compared to 80% in 2015.
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Prime time viewership for commercial nets averaged 10.5% share per channel in urban areas 2022.
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Children aged 4-12 watched TV for 1 hour 45 minutes daily on average in 2023.
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Elderly (65+) viewers spent 5 hours 12 minutes daily on TV in 2022, highest demographic.
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Sports programming captured 15% of total TV viewing time in Japan in 2023.
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News shows had 22% audience share during evenings in FY2022 across major networks.
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Streaming competed with TV, reducing linear viewership by 18% among 18-34s since 2019.
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Kantō region's TV viewership was 4 hours 15 min daily average in 2023.
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TBS prime-time share was 14.1% in 2022 urban markets.
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News viewing peaked at 25% share during 2023 disasters.
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Women 20-49 demo watched 3h 10m TV daily in 2023.
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Anime block on Tokyo MX averaged 7.8% ratings late-night 2023.
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Household TV usage rate was 92% weekly in 2023 NHK survey.
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Men's pro baseball games drew 12.5% average viewership in 2022 season.
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Morning info shows like ZIP! hit 15% ratings in 2023.
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Rural areas had 20% higher TV viewership than urban at 4h 5m daily.
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Golden week specials boosted viewership by 30% in 2023.
Interpretation
Viewership Interpretation
Japan’s viewership is slowly slipping across the board, with average daily TV time down 2.5% in 2023 to just 3 hours 28 minutes per person aged 4+ and daily household TV watching falling to 65% in 2023 from 80% in 2015.
report visual · Key figures
Japan TV industry: shrinking TV advertising and evolving viewing
TV advertising is contracting while viewing habits and formats continue to shift, reflecting pressure on linear TV demand.
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The TV advertising market in Japan shrank to 1.8 trillion yen in 2023 from 2.0 trillion in 2019.
1.2%
In fiscal year 2022, the total revenue of Japan's television broadcasting industry was approximately 2.15 trillion Japan
2.5%
In 2023, average daily TV viewership in Japan was 3 hours 28 minutes per person aged 4+, down 2.5% YoY.
18%
Streaming competed with TV, reducing linear viewership by 18% among 18-34s since 2019.
28%
Overall media market share of TV dropped to 28% in 2023 from 40% in 2015.
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8K TV sets sold in Japan exceeded 1.2 million units cumulatively by 2023.
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