Hokkaido Broadcasting

Hokkaido Broadcasting, also known as HBC, is a privately owned company headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1951, the regional media corporation operates as the oldest commercial broadcaster in Hokkaido, employing approximately 200 individuals. The company reported $92.6M in revenue as of 2023. Functioning as a dual-network media entity, it serves as the primary TBS (JNN) television affiliate and the NRN/JRN radio affiliate for the Hokkaido region. Hokkaido Broadcasting specializes in broadcast television and radio, providing 24-hour news, specialized winter weather tracking, and regional entertainment. Its operations include sports broadcasting, notably of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, and it maintains a Weather Center dedicated to providing critical safety data during Hokkaido's severe winters.