Kumamoto Kenmin Television Corporation



Kumamoto Kenmin TV is a broadcasting station based in Kumamoto Prefecture. We produces not only news programs but also a variety of content, including variety shows, travel programs, and documentary series. Kumamoto Kenmin TV has achieved substantial recognition in Japan, securing numerous awards for its documentary programs. Boasting the highest viewership, Kumamoto Kenmin TV stands as the most-watched channel in Kumamoto Prefecture.


Head Office

2-1-10, Oe, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto, 862-8504


Established

November 26, 1981


Contact(s)

Saya Yoshimura

Programming Department Chief, Programming Division

Programs

  • Entertainment
  • Travel
  • Food/Cooking
  • Idol

  • Entertainment
  • Travel
  • Food/Cooking
  • Idol

HKT48 Team Kumamoto Delicious Food Journey

Members of the popular Japanese female idol group "HKT48" will visit the sightseeing locations in Kumamoto while discovering delicious food. Miku and Saaya are from Kumamoto and rediscover the charm of their hometown. They also experience making Kumamoto's sweets and tasting local dishes!

  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Human
  • Entertainment
  • Travel
  • Food/Cooking

  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Human
  • Entertainment
  • Travel
  • Food/Cooking

OUR BOSS IS KUMAMON

くまモン部長がやってきた

A short series starring KUMAMON.

Kumamon is the new boss of a PR company in Kumamoto. Kumamon’s employees have various problems in their work and In their lives. Kumamon empathizes with their' troubles and solves them all!

  • Adventure
  • Entertainment
  • Travel
  • Food/Cooking
  • Travelogue
  • Medical/Health
  • Beauty

  • Adventure
  • Entertainment
  • Travel
  • Food/Cooking
  • Travelogue
  • Medical/Health
  • Beauty

Reboot in the sauna

サウナでリブーート

A specially-made sauna truck drives through Kumamoto’s spectacular landscape in search of the ultimate sauna experience! Taka and Erica are looking to escape the stress of daily life, and what better way to do that in Japan than by taking a sauna! They will take to their sauna truck to find relaxati...

  • Family
  • Human
  • Education

  • Family
  • Human
  • Education

THE NAMELESS CHILDREN

~15YEARS OF THE BABY HATCH~

Everyone’s first gift is from their mother. It is our "birthday" when we come into the world. However,some children do not know the date of their birth. The baby hatch anonymously accepts children whose parents are unable to care for them. It has been 15 years since it was opened at Jikei Hospital i...