WC on TV in Japan

Here's the best answer that I can give right now.

If there's a particular team you're wanting to see, besides Japan, I don't know right now. But here's the games that I know of right now on free (over-the air) TV:

TBS (Tokyo Broadcast System)
Match 1 --- June 9 --- GER v CRC - 18:00 Germany time - 25:00 Japan time
match 30 -- June 19 - TOG v SUI - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 Japan time
Match 53 -- June 26 --- 1E v 2F -- 17:00 Germany time - 24:00 Japan time
Match 55 -- June 27 --- 1F v 2E -- 17:00 Germany time - 24:00 Japan time

Japan matches:
match 12 -- June 12 - AUS v JPN - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 Japan time (unknown)
match 28 -- June 18 - JPN v CRO - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 Japan time (TV Asahi network)
match 43 -- June 22 - JPN v BRA - 21:00 Germany time - 28:00 Japan time (unknown)

Probably NHK, the main public broadcaster here in Japan, will have some or most of the group matches on their BS1/BS2/BSHi cable/satellite channels. Once the tournament reaches the knockout rounds, I believe the rest of the matches will be on free TV on various TV networks (Fuji TV, TBS, TV Asahi, and NHK) in Japan (I may be wrong on this, please correct me if so). As far as English commentary, don't know yet. Probably by the middle of next month, I'll know more.

Hope this helps.

VN

 

Here's what I found on Fuji TV for the World Cup.

Fuji TV (FREE Over-the-air TV)
Match 3 --- June 10 -- ENG v PAR - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 Japan time
Match 24 -- June 17 -- POR v IRN - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 Japan time
Match 27 -- June 18 -- BRA v AUS - 18:00 Germany time - 25:00 Japan time
Match 41 -- June 22 -- CZE v ITA - 16:00 Germany time - 23:00 Japan time
Match 64 -- July 9 --- W61 v W62 - 20:00 Germany time - 27:00 Japan time (The Final)

 

SkyPerfect will have all of the matches if you have access to that.

 

Well,.... after consulting my girlfriend for some advice, it's kind of around 50-50 (Chijyouha-Cable/Satellite), that's just a best guess for me. I'm stuck with chijouka here, but my girlfriend hooked me up with the India and Bosnia matches couple months ago. Taped them (VCR/VHS), then mailed them to me so I can make the files for you guys.

Trust me I wish I had that option, it was either T1 internet or cable/satellite. Just don't have enough money to cover both, but I'm thankful they put most of JNT matches on chijyouha.

VN

 

According to NHK they will show 20 matches including 2 Japan matches on their general channel, and all 64 matches on BS-1/BS-hi

 

In case any Japanese fans in the US, are wanting to watch their country play, with Japanese commentary.
TV Japan, on DISH Network Satellite Service, will show the Japan games.

http://www.tvjapan.net/eng/index.html

"TV JAPAN will broadcast a minimum of 9 FIFA World Cup matches and a maximum of 12 matches if Team Japan reaches the Finals. All games will be aired in Japanese language and will be broadcast 24 hours after the live event. In addition, special news highlights of FIFA World Cup matches with video footage will be broadcast."

VN

 

Here you go. Information provided by the Daily Yomiuri. Scroll over the group-stage games for kickoff times/broadcast information:

http://www.hannon-family.com/WORLDCUP.xls

 

OK, World Cup TV schedule for people watching in Japan. Here's the games that I know of on free (over-the air) TV:

JAPAN MATCHES:
Match 12 -- June 12 - AUS v JPN - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 (10 PM) Japan time (NHK-General)
Match 28 -- June 18 - JPN v CRO - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 (10 PM) Japan time (TV Asahi network)
Match 43 -- June 22 - JPN v BRA - 21:00 Germany time - 28:00 (4 AM) Japan time (NHK-General)

TBS (Tokyo Broadcast System)
Match 1 --- June 9 --- GER v CRC - 18:00 Germany time - 25:00 Japan time
Match 30 -- June 19 - TOG v SUI - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 Japan time
Match 53 -- June 26 --- 1E v 2F -- 17:00 Germany time - 24:00 Japan time (2nd Round match #5)
Match 55 -- June 27 --- 1F v 2E -- 17:00 Germany time - 24:00 Japan time (2nd Round match #7)

Fuji TV
Match 3 --- June 10 -- ENG v PAR - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 Japan time
Match 24 -- June 17 -- POR v IRN - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 Japan time
Match 27 -- June 18 -- BRA v AUS - 18:00 Germany time - 25:00 Japan time
Match 41 -- June 22 -- CZE v ITA - 16:00 Germany time - 23:00 Japan time
Match 64 -- July 9 --- W61 v W62 - 20:00 Germany time - 27:00 (3 AM) Japan time (The WORLD CUP FINAL)

TV Asahi
Match 7 --- June 11 -- MEX v IRN - 18:00 Germany time - 25:00 (1 AM) Japan time
Match 28 -- June 18 -- JPN v CRO - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 (10 PM) Japan time

TV Tokyo
Match 11 -- June 13 - BRA v CRO - 21:00 Germany time - 28:00 Japan time
Match 13 -- June 13 - FRA v SUI - 18:00 Germany time - 25:00 Japan time
Match 62 -- July 5 -- W59 v W60 - 21:00 Germany time - 28:00 Japan time (Semi-Final match #2)

NHK General
Match 4 --- June 10 -- TRI v SWE - 18:00 Germany time - 25:00 Japan time
Match 6 --- June 11 -- SCG v NED - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 Japan time
Match 10 -- June 12 -- USA v CZE - 18:00 Germany time - 25:00 Japan time
Match 12 -- June 12 - AUS v JPN - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 (10 PM) Japan time
Match 14 -- June 13 -- KOR v TOG - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 Japan time
Match 15 -- June 14 -- ESP v UKR - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 Japan time
Match 18 -- June 15 -- ECU v CRC - 15:00 Germany time - 22:00 Japan time
Match 19 -- June 15 -- ENG v TRI - 18:00 Germany time - 25:00 Japan time
Match 26 -- June 17 -- CZE v GHA - 18:00 Germany time - 25:00 Japan time
Match 33 -- June 20 -- ECU v GER - 16:00 Germany time - 23:00 Japan time
Match 39 -- June 21 -- POR v MEX - 16:00 Germany time - 23:00 Japan time
Match 43 -- June 22 - JPN v BRA - 21:00 Germany time - 28:00 (4 AM) Japan time
Match 46 -- June 23 - SUI v KOR - 21:00 Germany time - 28:00 Japan time
Match 50 -- June 24 -- 1C v 2D -- 21:00 Germany time - 28:00 Japan time (2nd Round match #2)
Match 51 -- June 25 -- 1B v 2A -- 17:00 Germany time - 24:00 Japan time (2nd Round match #3)
Match 54 -- June 26 -- 1G v 2H -- 21:00 Germany time - 28:00 Japan time (2nd Round match #6)
Match 57 -- June 30 - W49 v W50 - 17:00 Germany time - 24:00 Japan time (Quarter-Final match #1)
Match 60 -- July 1 -- W55 v W56 - 21:00 Germany time - 28:00 Japan time (Quarter-Final match #4)
Match 61 -- July 4 -- W57 v W58 - 21:00 Germany time - 28:00 Japan time (Semi-Final match #1)
Match 63 -- July 8 -- L61 v L62 -- 21:00 Germany time - 28:00 Japan time (3rd Place match)

NHK, the main public broadcaster here in Japan, WILL broadcast ALL of the 64 matches on their BS-1 or BS-HI cable/satellite channels.
If I'm wrong on any of this information, please correct me.

IT ALL STARTS TOMORROW!!!!!!! THANK GOODNESS!!!!!!!

VN

 

Link to pdf file of NHK schedule for General, BS1, and Hi-Vision:

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/worldcup/toppage/hosoyotei.pdf

 

Calendar here
http://www.euronavi.net/wm2006/g12.htm

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