Japan experienced no shortage of change in 2019, whether via the arrival of a new imperial era or the ongoing transformation of Tokyo ahead of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. There was at least one place, however, where people could turn for the familiar — television.
Japanese terrestrial TV over the past year occupied a strange space in the country's fabric. Younger people tuned in less, based on a Jiji Press survey from last month, but the medium still remained a trusted source of information, according to a study by the Nippon Foundation.
However, even if certain demographics are trending downward, TV remains vital in the country — especially when it comes to newsworthy moments, with 2019 being full of eye-catching stories, from the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito to Japan's performance in the Rugby World Cup.