TELEVISION
SERVICE
In Takayama, you can receive seven television
channels (two UHF and five VHF) by using a standard aerial antenna.
Two of the channels that you will pick up are NHK channels, the
Japanese public broadcasting network. There is no advertising
on these channels, so the network tries to obtain funds through
door-to-door fund raising to supplement its budgeted income from
the Japanese government.
With the new satellites available, you
can pick-up a whole array of domestic and international broadcasts
through the different satellite companies.
| T.V. |
channel |
NHK
NHK(educational)
Nagoya TV
CBC
Tokai TV
Chukyo-UHF
Gifu-UHF |
4
2
12
6
8
35
37 |
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TELEPHONE
SERVICE
Telephone service can be arranged through
the local branch of the NTT phone company, but be aware that
there is a substantial subscription fee required of new customers.
For inquiries about international calls,
please dial 0057. There are several pay phones in Takayama that
are equipped to make international calls.
We strongly suggest that you contact
the local phone company for current options, rates, as well as
procedures for long distance services.
There may also be other services available
for making inexpensive international calls. It is always a good
idea to check with other foreign residents to see what other
options are available.
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Television