MTV (Japan)

1989–1992 (block); 1992–1999 (channel)


MTV was originally launched on September 1, 1989 as music block of Tokyo Broadcasting System. On December 24, 1992 MTV started to broadcast as it's own channel.

Vibe
In 1998, Music Channel .Inc cancelled the license with Viacom and 1999, the channel was renamed as Vibe.

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In 2001, Viacom once again formed a contract with Music Channel, and created a revival of the channel on January 1.