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Japan

Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...

's only network of multi-lingual commercial

Commercial broadcasting

Commercial broadcasting is the broadcasting of television programs and radio programming by privately owned corporate media, as opposed to state sponsorship...

 radio stations. Currently all such stations are members of the network. The flagship station is InterFM

InterFM

-See also:*The Japan Times* *TV Tokyo...

 in Tokyo

Tokyo

, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...

.

They all broadcast in FM

FM broadcasting in Japan

The frequency modulation radio broadcast band in Japan is 76-90 MHz. The 90-108 MHz section is used for television for VHF Channels 1,2 and 3. The narrowness of the Japanese band limits the number of FM stations that can be accommodated on the dial.-Receiver issues:Many Japanese radios are...

. It is the latest network, third national FM network and the fifth in radio in general in Japan.

Operation

As a network of foreign-language focused FM radio stations which serve four major metropolitan areas, MegaNet reaches about 65% of Japan's population. However, unlike the rival network JFL

Japan FM League

The Japan FM League is a commercial radio broadcasting network in Japan. It is owned by JOAV-FM .JFL's main ideal is to respect the operation of each of its affiliates, letting each affiliate flourish under its own terms. The network is a co-operative, with each affiliate offering its resources...

, MegaNet doesn't have an affiliate in Hokkaido

Hokkaido

, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...

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Initially, it was planned that affiliate stations in the network would only share information and produce and broadcast shows independently. However, recently the network has begun to broadcast flagship station InterFM's programming across the entire network.

During the 2002 FIFA world cup

2002 FIFA World Cup

The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...

 held in Japan and Korea, the network capitalized on the fact that it was targeted towards foreigners by being the only FM network offering live coverage of Japan's games, as well as broadcasting news in English to foreign tourists in the country for the games. They also broadcast games from the 2006 FIFA world cup

2006 FIFA World Cup

The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...

 in Germany in conjunction with other radio stations, however FM COCOLO

FM Cocolo

FM Cocolo is a multilingual FM radio station owned and operated by Kansai Intermedia Corporation, based at the Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima Building in Suminoe-ku, Osaka, Japan...

 did not participate.

Current

Broadcasting station	| Call sign	| Broadcasting area (can reach the neighbourhood)	| Owner
InterFM InterFM -See also:*The Japan Times* *TV Tokyo...	JODW-FM	Greater Tokyo Area Greater Tokyo Area The Greater Tokyo Area is a large metropolitan area in Kantō region, Japan, consisting of most of the prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Tokyo . In Japanese, it is referred to by various terms, including the , , and others....	The Japan Times The Japan Times The Japan Times is an English language newspaper published in Japan. Unlike its competitors, the Daily Yomiuri and the International Herald Tribune/Asahi Shimbun, it is not affiliated with a Japanese language media organization... , TV Tokyo TV Tokyo is a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime...
FM COCOLO FM Cocolo FM Cocolo is a multilingual FM radio station owned and operated by Kansai Intermedia Corporation, based at the Osaka Prefectural Government Sakishima Building in Suminoe-ku, Osaka, Japan...	JOAW-FM	Osaka Osaka Prefecture is a prefecture located in the Kansai region on Honshū, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Osaka. It is the center of Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto area.- History :... , Hyogo Hyogo Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region on Honshū island. The capital is Kobe.The prefecture's name was previously alternately spelled as Hiogo.- History :... , Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Kyoto.- History :Until the Meiji Restoration, the area of Kyoto prefecture was known as Yamashiro....  and Nara Nara Prefecture is a prefecture in the Kansai region on Honshū Island, Japan. The capital is the city of Nara.-History:The present-day Nara Prefecture was created in 1887, making it independent of Osaka Prefecture....  Prefectures	Kansai Intermedia
Love FM Love FM (Japan) -History:*1997: On April 1 opens as the third multi-lingual radio station in Japan.*1999: On December 1 joins MegaNet.*2002: On February 11 Fukuoka Tower transmission begins....	JOFW-FM	Fukuoka Fukuoka Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located on Kyūshū Island. The capital is the city of Fukuoka.- History :Fukuoka Prefecture includes the former provinces of Chikugo, Chikuzen, and Buzen....  and Saga Saga Prefecture is located in the northwest part of the island of Kyūshū, Japan. It touches both the Sea of Japan and the Ariake Sea. The western part of the prefecture is a region famous for producing ceramics and porcelain, particularly the towns of Karatsu, Imari, and Arita...  Prefectures	LOVE FM International Broadcasting Co., Ltd.

Defunct

Broadcasting station	| Call sign	| Broadcasting area (can reach the neighbourhood)	| Owner
RADIOi Radio-i Radio-i was a Multilingual commercial radio station based in central Japan in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, owned by the Kowa Company....	JOGW-FM	Aichi Prefecture Aichi Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region. The region of Aichi is also known as the Tōkai region. The capital is Nagoya. It is the focus of the Chūkyō Metropolitan Area.- History :...  and Hamamatsu city	Kowa Co. Ltd.