The Japanese government is studying the implementation of some improvements on the standard as suggested by Brazilian researchers ( SBTVD ) . These new features are unlikely to be adopted in Japan due to incompatibility problems , but are being considered for use in future implementations in other countries , including Brazil itself . Analog terrestrial television broadcasts in Japan were scheduled to end on July 24 , 2011 , as per the current Japanese broadcasting law . However , the switch-over was delayed in Fukushima , Miyagi , and Iwate prefectures , due to a desire to reduce the inconvenience of those affected most by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami . In those areas , analog broadcasting ended on March 31 , 2012
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Television in Japan