In Japan:
- NHK General TV: The main public television channel in Japan, NHK General TV, broadcasts a variety of Japanese shows, including dramas, variety shows, news, and documentaries.
- NHK Educational TV: Another public television channel, NHK Educational TV, focuses on educational programming, but it also airs some Japanese dramas and other entertainment programs.
- Nippon TV: A commercial television channel, Nippon TV broadcasts a wide range of popular Japanese shows, including dramas, variety shows, and game shows.
- TV Asahi: Another commercial television channel, TV Asahi, is known for its dramas, news programs, and sports broadcasts.
- TBS: Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) is a commercial television channel that airs dramas, variety shows, and news programs.
International channels that show Japanese shows:
- NHK World-Japan: NHK's international broadcasting service, NHK World-Japan, broadcasts Japanese news, documentaries, and entertainment programs in multiple languages, including English.
- TV Japan: TV Japan is an international television channel that broadcasts Japanese shows in English, including dramas, variety shows, and anime.
- Crunchyroll: A popular streaming service dedicated to anime and Asian dramas, Crunchyroll offers a large selection of Japanese shows with subtitles or dubbed in English.
- Viki: Another streaming service that offers a wide variety of Asian dramas, including Japanese shows, with subtitles in multiple languages.
- Netflix: Netflix also has a growing collection of Japanese shows, including both original productions and licensed content.
These are just a few examples of TV channels and streaming services that offer Japanese shows. The availability of specific channels and shows may vary depending on your region and the subscription packages you have.