BS Nippon Television

BS Nippon Television, also known as BS Nippon Corporation, BS4, or BS NTV, is a publicly owned entity headquartered in Japan that was founded in 1998 with approximately 130 employees. The company reported $119.6M in revenue as of 2024 and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer specializing in broadcast television and radio. As a subsidiary of Nippon Television Holdings, the company operates as a high-definition satellite broadcasting station, serving as the nationwide digital satellite counterpart to the Tokyo-based terrestrial Nippon TV. Headquartered specifically in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, the station provides specialized programming that complements its parent network's mainstream offerings, with a focus on high-fidelity cultural content, extended sports coverage, and deep-dive documentaries.