NTSC-J was the analog television system and video display standard for the region of Japan that ceased operations in 44 of the country 's 47 prefectures on July 24 , 2011 . Analog broadcasting ended on March 31 , 2012 in the three prefectures devastated by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami ( Iwate , Miyagi , Fukushima )
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
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