1989 Volume 38 Pages 37-50,266-267
It passed nearly 40 years since the broadcasting system in Japan was formed. During these years, both inner and outer factors surrounding broadcasting as a mass-medium had been changed drastically, and the actual condition of broadcasting now is leaving its registrative frame on and on. 1) At firstI overlook changes the actual condition of broadcasting. In this report, fundamental trend is summarized as "compositness and amalgamation" and "multi-channelize." 2) In 1988, the Broadcast Law and the Radio Law were revised in a rather big scale. I summarized therefore, characteristic points and problems of reformation as target of revision. 3) Based upon above-mentioned discussion, remaining major issues toward next reformation are pointed out.
