Nihon Keizai Shimbun
TV Asahi began as on November 1, 1957. It was established as a for-profit educational television channel. At the time, its broadcasting license dictated that the network was required to devote at least 50% of its airtime to educational programming, and at least 30% of its airtime to children's educational programming. The station was owned by Asahi Shimbun, Toei Company, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, and Obunsha.