MegaNet

MegaNet

The MegaNet (メガネット meganetto?) or Megalopolis Radio Network (メガロポリス・ネットワーク megaroporisu nettowāku?) is Japan's only network of multi-lingual commercial radio stations. Currently all such stations are members of the network. The flagship station is InterFM in Tokyo.

They all broadcast in FM. It is the latest network, third national FM network and the fifth in radio in general in Japan.

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As a network of foreign-language focused FM radio stations which serve four major metropolitan areas, MegaNet reaches about 65% of Japan's population. However, unlike the rival network JFL, MegaNet doesn't have an affiliate in Hokkaido.

Initially, it was planned that affiliate stations in the network would only share information and produce and broadcast shows independently. However, recently the network has begun to broadcast flagship station InterFM's programming across the entire network.

During the 2002 FIFA world cup held in Japan and Korea, the network capitalized on the fact that it was targeted towards foreigners by being the only FM network offering live coverage of Japan's games, as well as broadcasting news in English to foreign tourists in the country for the games. They also broadcast games from the 2006 FIFA world cup in Germany in conjunction with other radio stations, however FM COCOLO did not participate.

MegaNet stations

Current

Broadcasting station Call sign Broadcasting area (can reach the neighbourhood) Owner
InterFM JODW-FM Greater Tokyo Area The Japan Times, TV Tokyo
FM COCOLO JOAW-FM Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto and Nara Prefectures Kansai Intermedia
Love FM JOFW-FM Fukuoka and Saga Prefectures LOVE FM International Broadcasting Co., Ltd.

Defunct

Broadcasting station Call sign Broadcasting area (can reach the neighbourhood) Owner
RADIOi JOGW-FM Aichi Prefecture and Hamamatsu city Kowa Co. Ltd.

References

ja:MegaNet as of 2007-06-05T22:26.



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