Disney Channel (Japan)
For the Disney Channel in other countries, see Disney Channel (international). For the original Disney Channel, see Disney Channel.
| Disney Channel | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | January 1, 1996 (as the original Disney Channel Asia) November 18, 2003 (current) |
| Closed | November 18, 2003 (as the original Disney Channel Asia) |
| Owned by |
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| Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Slogan | 子供のための最高の場所 |
| Country | Japan |
| Language |
Japanese English |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
| Sister channel(s) |
Disney XD Dlife |
| Timeshift service | Disney Channel |
| Website | Disney Channel Japan |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| SKY PerfecTV! | Channel 620 (HD) |
| SKY PerfecTV! e2 | Channel 256 (SD) |
| Cable | |
| J:COM | Channel 603 |
Disney Channel (ディズニー・チャンネル) is a Japanese television channel owned by Walt Disney Television International Japan, a unit of Walt Disney Co., Ltd. Japan. The channel is operated as a part of Disney Channels Worldwide, Inc. a subsidiary of Disney–ABC Television Group.
History
In November 2003, the Disney Channel was launched in Japan.[1]
Programming
Disney Channel airs American, Japanese, British, and Canadian programs. Disney Channel expanded to Asia in 1996 operating also with Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines with live feeds from New York and London since their first broadcast in 1995.
On November 1, 2014, Disney Channel unveiled a new logo and on-air imaging design. On March 1, 2015, WATCH Disney Channel also unveiled a new logo and on-air imaging design.
Movies
Disney Channel airs movies at 8pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; and at 10pm on Mondays to Thursdays, and at 2pm on weekends. All movies are rated G.
References
- 1 2 "Toon Disney and Jetix head for Japan". C21Media. August 31, 2005. Retrieved March 12, 2014.