Japan Cable Television Association

was established in September 1980 by cable television companies as its　main constituent members.

PURPOSE：

The purpose of Japan Cable Television Association is to promote　cable television ethics through mutual enlightenment and cooperation among　cable television enterprises, as well as to cope with the problems common to　cable television enterprises, promote sound development and　popularization of cable television, and contribute to the promotion of public welfare.

BUSINESS：

- Establishment and exaltation of cable television ethics.

- Mutual communication among members and settlement of common problems.

- Research study of the management and the development of cable　television business.

- Communication and negotiation with relevant organizations about cable　television broadcasting business.

- Enlightenment on and propagation of cable television broadcasting.

- Education and training for those engaged in cable television business.

- Research study of cable television enterprises' entry into telecommunication business and offering of information to them.

- Other businesses necessary for attaining the purpose of the Association.

DIRECTORS：

Chairman： Shunjiro Karasawa

Executive Managing Director： Takashi Shimizu

Directors： 18 persons

Supervisors： 3 persons

MEMBERS：

(1) Types of Members

[Ordinary Members]

Organizations that obtained the approval of their facilities to carry on cable television business according to the Cable Television Broadcast Law

[Supporting Members]

Individuals and organizations concerned with cable television business

(2) Admission and Membership Fee

Candidates for admission must make an application in a prescribed form, and pay prescribed admission fee as well as membership fee.

(3) Number of Members

478 enterprises

[Details]

Ordinary Members: 355 enterprises

Supporting Members: 123 enterprises

OFFICES：

HEAD OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATION

● Japan Cable Television Association

[Chairman] Shunjiro Karasawa

[Secretary General]

7th Floor, SDI Gotanda Bldg.

7-13-6, Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031

TEL: 03-3490-2022 FAX: 03-3490-2575

E-mail:　 renmei@catv.or.jp