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Kansai TV is the leading commercial broadcasting TV station in the Kansai region. The Kansai region is a diverse and energetic area with a population of 22 million, encompassing both major business cities and ancient capitals. Affiliated with the Fuji Network, Kansai TV provides great drama, news, sport, documentary and variety programs as well as exciting live entertainment, mobile content and feature film production.
Documentary film “Shaken Justice” awarded Silver in the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards! (May.22)
Documentary film “Shaken Justice” has been awarded Silver Tower in the Films- Feature Documentaries category of the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2026.
Documentary film “Shaken Justice” awarded Gold in the 2026 WorldMedia Festivals! (May.11)
Documentary film “Shaken Justice” has been awarded intermedia-globe Gold in the Documentaries- Rights and Justice category of the WorldMedia Festivals 2026.
News feature “Tadao Ando’s ‘Youth’: Entrusting the Future to the Children” awarded National Winner in the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2025. (Dec.5)
News feature “Tadao Ando’s ‘Youth’: Entrusting the Future to the Children” was awarded National Winner in three categories: Best Short Form ( Non-Scripted), Best Cinematography (Non-Fiction) and Best Director (Non-Fiction) in the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2025.
Kansai TV drama wins Best Television Drama Program at the JBA Award for the third consecutive year! (Sept.22)
Drama series ”Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary” has received Grand Prix in the Television Drama Program category of the JBA Awards. This marks the third consecutive year a Kansai TV drama has won the Grand Prix in this category, following “Elpis” and “When Spring Comes”.
Sports documentary “Honami Maeda: A Life of Running” awarded in the ABU Prizes 2025 (Sept.15)
“Honami Maeda: A Life of Running”, a documentary following Japanese marathon record holder Honami Maeda over eight years, was awarded TV/Screen Winner in the Sport category of the ABU Prizes 2025. The award ceremony took place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on September 14th.
Documentary “The indigo: Color Created by BUAISOU” awarded in the 2025 New York Festivals (May.23)
“The indigo: Color Created by BUAISOU” has been awarded Silver Tower in the Documentary-The Arts category of the 2025 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. This program follows BUAISOU, an indigo-dyeing group which is challenging the conventions of tradition using unconstrained creativity while maintaining meticulous craftsmanship.
News feature “A Picture Book of Hope: My Daughter’s Battle with Cancer” wins in the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024! (Dec.4)
News feature “A Picture Book of Hope: My Daughter’s Battle with Cancer” was awarded Grand Final Winner in the Best Short Form (Non-Scripted) category of the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024. The Awards ceremony took place in Singapore on December 3rd.
“Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary” honored in two awards! (Nov.15)
Drama series “Unmet: A Neurosurgeon’s Diary” has been awarded both nationally and internationally in two Awards, receiving “The Honorable Mention Award” in MIPCOM Buyers’ Award for Japanese Drama 2024, and “Excellent” in Series Drama category , Tokyo Drama Award 2024.
Documentary “Moyai- Winds Blowing to Fukushima” awarded in the US International Awards 2024! (July.2)
“Moyai-Winds Blowing to Fukushima” has been awarded Silver Award in the Documentaries and Reports – Arts & Entertainment category of the US International Awards 2024.
Documentary “Moyai- Winds Blowing to Fukushima” awarded in the 2024 WorldMedia Festivals! (May.15)
“Moyai-Winds Blowing to Fukushima” has been awarded intermedia-globe Silver in the Documentaries- Society and Social Issues category of the WorldMedia Festivals 2024.
Drama series ”Elpis” awarded Grand Prize for TV in the 60th Galaxy Awards. (June.2)
Drama series “Elpis” has been awarded Grand Prize in the TV category of the 60th Galaxy Awards. The series, starring Masami Nagasawa as a disgraced TV anchor who fights to free a falsely-convicted man on death row, premiered in Cannes at MIPCOM last October.
Documentary “Dreaming on the Ice- A Mother and Son’s Seven Years” awarded in the 2023 WorldMedia Festivals! (Apr.27)
”Dreaming on the Ice- A Mother and Son’s Seven Years” has been awarded intermedia-globe Gold in the Documentaries- Sports and Activities category of the 2023 WorldMedia Festivals | 24th Television and Corporate Media Awards.
Documentary “Dreaming on the Ice- A Mother and Son’s Seven Years” awarded in the 2023 New York Festivals!(Apr.19)
”Dreaming on the Ice- A Mother and Son’s Seven Years” has been awarded Silver in two categories: Documentary- Social Issues and Sports Program- Sports Documentary in the 2023 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. This program follows a young boy who was paralyzed after a car accident, and his mother, as they strive towards their common goal of winning a gold medal for Para ice hockey in the Paralympics.
Don’t miss Kansai TV’s new drama series “Logically Impossible! Detective Ryoko Kamizuru Is on the Case” Starts April 17th!(Apr.5)
Detective Ryoko Kamizuru (Yuki Amami) and Takayama (Kohei Matsushita) are an unusual duo who face a series of absurd villains to solve illogical cases in a fresh and exhilarating style!
Short film “moments” awarded Best Achievement in 8K Production in the Lumiere Awards 2023!(Feb.12)
”moments” an evocative short film filmed in 12K/HDR was awarded ‘Best Achievement in 8K Production’ in the Lumiere 2023 Awards held in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles by The Advanced Imaging Society. These awards recognize outstanding international achievement in the creation of immersive storytelling using advanced visual technology.
"Kiyou's Kata" awarded Best Sports Programme in the 27th Asian Television Awards (Dec.9)
”Kiyou’s Kata”, a sports documentary following Kiyou Shimizu, silver medal winner in the women’s kata, karate in the 2022 Tokyo Olympics, was awarded Best Sports Programme in the 27th Asian Television Awards. The award ceremony took place in Singapore on December 8th.
Sports documentary “Kiyou’s Kata” awarded Winner in the ABU Prizes 2022(Nov.30)
”Kiyou’s Kata”, a sports documentary following Kiyou Shimizu, silver medal winner in the women’s kata, karate in the 2022 Tokyo Olympics, was awarded TV Winner in the Sport category of the ABU Prizes 2022. The award ceremony took place in New Delhi, India on November 29th.
Don’t miss Kansai TV’s new drama series “Elpis” starts October 24th!(Oct.13)
“Elpis”, a socially conscious entertainment series starring Masami Nagasawa , follows a disgraced TV anchor fighting to free a falsely-convicted man on death row.Inspired by a true story - and Elpis, the Greek god of hope and despair.
“Kiyou’s Kata” nominated in the Sports Documentary category of the 50th International Emmy® Awards (Sept.30)
“Kiyou’s Kata” a documentary filmed in 4K and spanning eight years of the spectacular kata performances of Kiyou Shimizu, has been nominated in the Sports Documentary category of the 2022 International Emmy® Awards.
Sports documentary “Kiyou’s Kata” awarded Gold Winner in the Venice TV Awards 2022 (Sept.27)
”Kiyou’s Kata”, a sports documentary following Kiyou Shimizu, silver medal winner in the women’s kata, karate in the 2022 Tokyo Olympics, was awarded Gold Winner in the Sport category of the Venice TV Awards 2022.
“Elpis” starring Masami Nagasawa will make its world premiere in Cannes! (Sept.14)
Kansai TV’s new drama series "Elpis" starring Masami Nagasawa, has been selected for the Asian World Premiere TV Screening at MIPCOM in Cannes, France which starts from October 17. It will be the first time in the 60 year history of MIP Market that a Japanese drama makes its world premiere in the main hall. The drama series will air in Japan from October 24.
Don’t miss Kansai TV’s new drama series “Renovation Like Magic” starts July 18th (Jul.11)
Kansai TV’s summer series is a comedy-drama revolving around Koume (Haru) and Gennosuke (Shotaro Mamiya) who work on renovating homes with unique empathy - perfect for an age when we’ve been thinking more and more about our own homes and for those who seek a fresh start. Whether in our homes or in our lives, it's always nice to have a do-over.
Kansai Television awarded in New York Festivals 2022 (Apr.27)
Three productions by Kansai Television were awarded in the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2022.
“Sakura Note” a beautiful 8K/HDR short film won Gold Award, Cinematography/ Bronze Award, Technical Production Team/ Finalist, Short Films/ Finalist, Editing.
“Tadao Ando Words for the Next Generation” a stunning 4K/HDR documentary of renowned architect Tadao Ando won Bronze Award, Best Direction/ Bronze Award, Best Camerawork/ Bronze Award, Documentary: The Arts/ Finalist, Documentary: Biography & Profiles.
“Family - I have Two Moms” a heartwarming documentary about what weaves the threads of family, was awarded Finalist in the Documentary: Social Issues category.
Kansai Television becomes the first terrestrial broadcaster to acquire Resilience Certification (Mar.31)
Kansai Television Co. Ltd. has acquired certification as an organization that has contributed to national resilience (Resilience Certification), which is implemented by the Association for Resilience Japan. This is the first time a terrestrial broadcaster has been certified.
Documentary “Tadao Ando Words for the Next Generation” has been selected in the ‘Official Selection-Feature-Length Films’ of the 40th International Festival of Films on Art (Mar.1)
“Tadao Ando Words for the Next Generation” , a documentary following the internationally renowned Japanese architect, has been selected for the ‘Official Selection-Feature-Length Films’ of the 40th International Festival of Films on Art (FIFA) which will take place in Montreal, Canada from March 15th to 27th 2022.
Kansai TV receives the “Justice Minister’s Certificate of Appreciation” Human Rights Protection Merit Award (Feb.16)
Kansai Television has supported the “National Human Rights Essay Contest for Junior High School Students” Osaka contest for 12 years, dispatching judges and organizing and broadcasting the award ceremonies. In recognition of its outstanding contribution to the dissemination and promotion of respect for human rights, Kansai Television has received the Human Rights Protection Merit Award 2021.
Don’t miss Kansai TV’s new drama series “Dr. White” starts January 17th! (Jan.12)
Byakuya, a mysterious woman with brilliant medical knowledge, uses her genius diagnostic skills to overturn misdiagnoses and save patients' lives!
Kansai TV Promotes Japanese Food Products in Thailand with Variety Program “Super Seller Nihon Market” (Dec.10)
Kansai TV has produced "Super Seller Nihon Market," a TV shopping-style variety program to promote Japanese agricultural and marine products to Thai consumers. The program will be aired on Amarin TV, a terrestrial broadcasting TV station in Thailand, from 11pm (local time) December 10.
Kansai TV and KC Global Media Asia Co-produce Travelogue “Budget Trip in Japan Season 2” (Nov.30)
Kansai TV and KC Global Media Asia (Singapore) have co-produced the new season of travelogue “Budget Trip in Japan.” The program will be broadcast in Southeast Asian regions including Singapore and Thailand from November 30th on GEM TV ASIA, a pay TV channel operated by KCGMA.
“Signal - Special Episode” awarded in the 16th Seoul International Drama Awards！
Drama special “Signal - Special Episode” was awarded International Drama of the Year and lead actor Kentaro Sakaguchi received the “Asian Star Prize” in the 16th Seoul International Drama Awards 2021.
Don’t miss Kansai TV’s new drama series “Avalanche” starts October 18th !
A gritty crime drama starring Go Ayano. Criminals collide with a mysterious group of outcasts who make their own rules and seek their own justice. Is Avalanche a group of terrorists, or heroes? Has justice been served? You decide.
4K/HDR short film “Our Sky” awarded National Winner in the 2021 Asian Academy Creative Awards.
“Our Sky” a beautiful short film created in 4K/HDR was selected as National Winner in the Short Form Category of the 2021 Asian Academy Creative Awards.
Documentary “Tadao Ando Words for the Next Generation” shortlisted in the AIB Media Awards 2021
“Tadao Ando Words for the Next Generation” , a documentary following the internationally renowned Japanese architect, has been shortlisted in the TV and Video “Arts and Culture” category of the AIB Media Awards 2021.The winners will be announced on November 12 and 15, 2021.
”Kantele SDGs Week!” starts Sep.20th !
Kansai TV is proactively promoting SDGs and we have designated Sep.20th ~24th as “Kantele SDGs Week!” where we will share information and activities on SDGs in our programs, and also light up the head office in 17 SDG colors!
Don’t miss Kansai TV’s new drama series “She Was Pretty” starts July 6th
Kento Nakajima and Fuka Koshiba star in “She Was Pretty” , a Japanese remake of the popular Korean drama. A romantic comedy where two first loves find their fortunes have been completely reversed！
Documentary ”Justice on Trial” selected as finalist in the New York Festivals 2021
Documentary “Justice on Trial – Reexamining Shaken Baby Syndrome” has been selected as finalist in the Social Issues Documentary and Social Justice Documentary categories of the New York Festivals TV ＆ Film Awards 2021. This groundbreaking documentary about a woman wrongly convicted of killing her granddaughter raises the alarm on Japan’s current child abuse investigation system of “presumed guilty.”
Documentary “Tadao Ando Words for the Next Generation” awarded Gold in the WorldMediaFestivals 2021 (May.7)
Documentary “Tadao Ando Words for the Next Generation” was awarded intermedia-globe Gold award in the Documentary-Biography category,WorldMediaFestivals 2021. (Hamburg, Germany) Shot in 4K, this documentary follows internationally renowned architect Tadao Ando and his architecture designed for nurturing the Next Generation.
Fun travel program ”Budget Trip to Japan” starts broadcast in South –East Asian countries including Singapore!
Kansai TV and KC Global Media Asia (Singapore) have co-produced travel program “Budget Trip to Japan” under the MIC Overseas Content Expansion Project. Starting April 27th, the program will be broadcast on KC’s pay –TV channel “GEM TV ASIA” over 5 weeks from 7:50pm to 8:50pm Singapore time. The program covers Tokyo, Yokohama, Atami, Awaji Island and Kanazawa with the latest tourist sites, local dishes, comfy accommodation, and fun activities! Japan needn’t be costly- check out great travel plans to fully enjoy each area for only 50,000JPY for two including transport and accommodation!
Don’t miss KTV’s new drama series “My Dear Exes” starts April 13th
Kansai TV and VOV announced the broadcast of their co-production "12 Beauties of Kansai, Japan" a series of short videos introducing alluring destinations in the Kansai region of Japan. The series started broadcast on the Voice of Vietnam Television’s channels VOVTV, VTC1, VTC9, and on websites and SNS from February 22 to March 5, 2021.
Kansai TV and The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) co-produce short series "12 Beauties of Kansai, Japan"
Kansai TV and VOV announced the broadcast of their co-production "12 Beauties of Kansai, Japan" a series of short videos introducing alluring destinations in the Kansai region of Japan. The series started broadcast on the Voice of Vietnam Television’s channels VOVTV, VTC1, VTC9, and on websites and SNS from February 22 to March 5, 2021.
On February 1, 2021 Kansai Television joined the SDG Media Compact, a United Nations initiative calling for cooperation from media organizations around the world to promote efforts to achieve the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
Don’t miss KTV’s new drama series “School Cop” starts January 12th
Tatsuya Fujiwara plays a talented detective who trades hardened criminals for troubled teenagers. Featuring tight action sequences created by specialists from the world of Japanese action cinema, high school drama is tackled head on by the High School Cop.
8K/HDR short film “Three Trees” awarded Best Short Form Content in the 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards.
”Three Trees” a beautiful short film shot in 8K/HDR was awarded Best Short Form Content in the 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards. The Grand Awards ceremony was held online on December 3rd.
Kansai Television wins three awards in the JBA Awards 2020！
Kansai Television has won the following three awards in the JBA (Japan Comm)cial Broadcasters Association） Awards 2020. The award ceremony was held online on November 10th 2020.
Engineering Category
Best Technology Award Development of New Chroma Key Technology “Niji-Chro” using Polarizer and Retardation Film
Special Commendation Category
Best Broadcasting for Public Interest Award Re-examining Shaken Baby Syndrome
Program Category
Outstanding Cultural Television Program Award “Damages to Life” ～The Story of a Hansen Disease Patient’s Family～
8K/HDR short film “Three Trees” awarded National Winner in the 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards.
”Three Trees” a beautiful short film shot in 8K/HDR has been selected as National Winner in the Short Form Content category of the 2020 Asian Academy Creative Awards.
Don’t miss KTV’s new drama series “ Our Sister’s Soulmate” Starts Oct.27th 9pm
She’s tough, hardworking and cares for her 3 rowdy brothers. She’s convinced her heart will be big enough for a man who can’t even love himself. A heartwarming love story and family drama starring Kasumi Arimura and Kento Hayashi.
Don’t miss KTV’s new drama series “Diver- Special Investigation Unit-” Starts Sept.22nd 9 pm
The deadliest, most elite undercover investigators slam down the hammer of justice！Sota Fukushi stars as Inspector Kurosawa, a deceptive man of 1000 faces and a skilled fighter who will stop at nothing in his pursuit of justice.
Short film “Konatsu and Hiyori” awarded Silver World Medal in the 2020 New York Festivals
“Konatsu and Hiyori” was awarded Silver World Medal in the Short Films category of the 2020 New York Festivals. Set in beautiful Kochi prefecture, this short film is about revisiting a hometown one early summer, and the bitter-sweet reunion that unfolds...Created by the award winning staff of 8K film “to make”, this short film captures the vivid and yet soft, fresh yet nostalgic magic of a Japanese hometown.
“Konatsu and Hiyori” named Regional Winner, Japan in Short Form category, Asian Academy Creative Awards
“Konatsu and Hiyori” a short series closing up on the beauty of Kochi prefecture, was named Regional Winner for Japan in the Best Short Form Content categoryof the Asian Academy Creative Awards. “Konatsu and Hiyori” will represent Japan at the Gala Finals to be held in Singapore in December.
Cultural delegation from Guangdong visits Kansai TV
A cultural delegation, comprising of senior officials from Guangdong province of China, senior executives from mainstream newspaper and television institutions of Guangdong, paid a visit to Kansai TV Station on June 11th.
Kansai TV cameraman awarded for “Best Cinematography” in the 23rd Asian Television Awards
Kansai TV cameraman Kohei Higuchi was awarded for “Best Cinematography” in the 23rd Asian Television Awards for his filming of 8K short film “to make” . Filmed in breathtaking Japanese landscapes, “to make” is a beautiful and unique homage to “making.” “to make” was also nominated in the Best Editing category.
Kansai TV’s drama “My Beautiful Neighbor” awarded in MIPCOM Japanese drama award
Kansai TV’s suspense drama “My Beautiful Neighbor” was awarded the best re-make award in the MIPCOM BUYER’S AWARD for Japanese drama. Winners were selected by MIPCOM buyers from around the world, based on programs they want to buy, and that would be successful in their own countries. The awards were presented at the MIPCOM J-Creative Party held in the Majestic Hotel, Cannes.
“CRISIS” and “to make” awarded in the New York Festivals
8K short film “to make” was awarded the Gold World Medal, Short Films category, and Drama series ”CRISIS - Special Security Squad” the Bronze World Medal, Crime Drama category in the 2018 New York Festivals International TV and Film Awards.
“CRISIS” awarded in Chicago International Television Festival
Drama series ”CRISIS - Special Security Squad” was awarded Silver Plaque in the Dramatic Series category, 54th Chicago International Television Festival.
Kansai TV finalizes deal for Turkish format of drama series “My Dangerous Wife”
Kansai TV has announced a first time deal with Turkish production company MF Yapim for the format rights to its hit TV drama series “My Dangerous Wife.”
Drama series "CRISIS" awarded in Tokyo Drama Awards!
"CRISIS" was awarded the Excellence Prize in this year’s Tokyo Drama Awards. Presented during the International Drama Festival in Tokyo, these awards recognize excellent and marketable Japanese dramas.
"Run! Gulliver!" will be reborn in a special Vietnamese edition!
"Run! Gulliver!" was a hugely popular Japanese travel program broadcasted by Kansai TV until 2005. Starting October 23rd, a special Vietnamese version co-produced by Kansai TV and VOV will air in Vietnam. 10 fun episodes following the travels of the "King" and "Gulliver" can be seen on VTC3, VTC3HD and VOVTV.
Drama series “CRISIS” made a sensational debut in Cannes, and a great start in Japan.
The MIPTV Asian World Premier of “CRISIS- Special Security Squad” held in Cannes was a huge success, receiving excellent reviews from buyers and journalists from around the world. The first episode broadcast in Japan (April 11th) gained record ratings - and the excitement accelerates in the following episodes！
