Family Gekijou is a channel that is based in Kyoto, Japan. It focuses on media that is distributed in digital form. Its content includes film, television, and sports events. For example, local news programs are broadcast for updates and scores on soccer games around the country. The films typically involve documentaries about government affairs and citizen daily life. The television shows are sitcoms and dramas that are all fictional and seek to entertain. This three-pronged strategy was implemented by the company's founder in 2010 when he founded Family Gekijou in his garage. He was simply rewiring his television set when he decided that he wanted to launch a company that would allow him to reach the masses with important information.
Originally, the company was only available in certain regions of Japan. Now, viewers can tune into the live shows anywhere in the world with an internet connection by watching a streaming feed on the company's website. In addition, they can choose to download the content or watch it on devices such as Apple TV or Roku for an additional convenience fee.
The programs on the channel include titles such as Japan Right Now, Soccer Live, and Government Headquarters. Japan Right Now focuses on the most breaking news and current events that have occurred in the last 24 hours. The news anchors are all trained and encouraged to present objective opinions about the material covered. The show enjoys high ratings and viewer support. Soccer Live is the second most popular show on the channel, providing live updates on soccer and other sports games.