Digital Terrestrial TV has officially launched for Japanese viewers in three major cities today (Monday).
Prime minister Junichiro Koizumi launched the digital network at a televised ceremony, switching on the DTT signals for viewers in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.
"As we mark 50 years since the start of analogue television broadcasting in 1953, I believe we are at a historic moment as television evolves one step further," said Koizumi.
The Japanese government has invested around £1 billion on the technology, which will roll out nationwide by 2006.
The target for total analogue switchoff is set for 2011
Prime minister Junichiro Koizumi launched the digital network at a televised ceremony, switching on the DTT signals for viewers in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.
"As we mark 50 years since the start of analogue television broadcasting in 1953, I believe we are at a historic moment as television evolves one step further," said Koizumi.
The Japanese government has invested around £1 billion on the technology, which will roll out nationwide by 2006.
The target for total analogue switchoff is set for 2011
