Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan (BEAJ)



[Mission]BEAJ is dedicated to promoting content produced by Japanese broadcasters worldwide and Japanese culture as a whole, including Japanese cuisine, and the full range of Japanese products and services. BEAJ supports the creation, sharing, and implementation of initiatives designed to contribute to global content promotion. BEAJ aims to expand markets for Japanese broadcast content and the reach and impact of Japanese broadcast culture, increasing appreciation of Japanese culture worldwide, encouraging trade among Japan and other countries, and contributing to national growth generation initiatives including "Cool Japan" and "Visit Japan."[Activities]・Formulating and sharing goals and strategies for promoting Japanese broadcast content globally・Performing market research in global content markets・Supporting initiatives to promote Japanese broadcast content globally・Implementing initiatives to determine the feasibility of promoting Japanese broadcast content in specific global markets・Implementing initiatives to promote the appreciation, popularity, and distribution of Japanese broadcast content globally


Head Office

2F 1-17-5 Kanda-Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, Japan 101-0054


Established

August 23, 2013


Contact(s)

Ikuo Ichiki

Executive Director, Business Management

Makito Sugiyama

Executive Director, Business Management

Shunsuke Ochiai

Executive Director, Business Management

JAPAN Program Catalog official trailer

Since April 2017, BEAJ has been operating the website “JAPAN Program Catalog” (JPC), the only official showcase of Japanese TV content.

Japanese major broadcasters and regional TV stations have joined forces to introduce their own shows to international buyers. As of April 2023, JPC features over...