New Channel Born on "FAST Channel / V FAST Channel"!

～The second installment following "Marugoto Kyushu ch"! Bringing "Deep Hokkaido" known only by local broadcasters nationwide～

Plandas Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Daisuke Miyanaga), a major TV program distributor, will launch a new channel, "Marugoto Hokkaido ch," on April 1, 2026 (Wednesday), within the "FAST Channel / V FAST Channel" service, Japan's first broadcast-type free video streaming (FAST) service operated by BBM Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director CEO: Shinya Fukuzaki).

Leveraging Plandas' unique expertise cultivated over many years in program distribution, "Marugoto Hokkaido ch" is the second installment, following the successful "Marugoto Kyushu ch" which delivered Kyushu's gourmet, leisure, and human interest stories and gained strong viewer support.

All five commercial broadcasters in Hokkaido (Hokkaido Broadcasting Co., Ltd., Sapporo Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd., Hokkaido Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd., Television Hokkaido Co., Ltd., Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting Co., Ltd.) have achieved their first collaboration in program provision, delivering "the charms of Hokkaido still unknown nationwide," depicted from the unique perspective of local broadcasters, 24 hours a day, free of charge, to viewers across the country.

* Introduction to "Marugoto Hokkaido ch"

This channel will deliver "Hokkaido to see now," carefully selected with unique expertise, primarily from programs produced by the five local terrestrial broadcasters, 24 hours a day. It condenses all of Hokkaido's "now," including the latest information useful for travel and business trips, hidden gems not found in guidebooks, secret spots known only to locals, and warm human stories woven into the land. By delivering hidden charms still unknown nationwide with its unique programming 24 hours a day, it creates an experience where Hokkaido can be felt more intimately.

* "Marugoto Hokkaido ch" Channel Logo, Key Art

* Scheduled Programs from Each Station

Program Name	Broadcaster	Cast	Program Information
Kyo Doki!	Hokkaido Broadcasting	(HBC Announcers) Keichi Hori, Kinuko Morita, Sena Yonaga, etc.	We'll go find the daily excitement with you! We deliver corners from an information news program focused on Hokkaido!
Dosanko Wide 179	Sapporo Television	(STV Announcers) Shunsuke Fukunaga, Mai Kaneko, etc.	We deliver seasonal information about Hokkaido's gourmet food, travel, lifestyle, and more in an enjoyable way! This is a local-focused feature corner of Dosanko Wide 179.
Uwasa no Machi Gourmet	Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting	(UHB Announcers) Toshimitsu Hirooka, Yuriko Chisuwa	There's an overflow of gourmet information on social media. Are all the rumors true? Based on word-of-mouth, we introduce trending new restaurants and popular spots.
Ichimoni! Ichi-oshi!! Popular Corner LOVE HOKKAIDO	Hokkaido Television		LOVE HOKKAIDO is a travel program introducing Hokkaido's gourmet food and activities. It's from the morning and evening information program that conveys the current state of Hokkaido.
Tabi Komi Hokkaido Jalan de GO!	Television Hokkaido	Mami Ando, haruka, Hime Hinata	An outing information program that tours seasonal Hokkaido fun spots such as hot springs, accommodations, gourmet food, drives, and outdoor sports.

[Plandas Co., Ltd. Company Profile]

Company Name: Plandas Co., Ltd.

Head Office Location: Akasaka Yogo Building 7F, 4-8-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Founded: April 1980

Representative: Representative Director: Daisuke Miyanaga

Business Activities: Distribution of domestic and international films and TV dramas, training and management of talents and actors

URL: https://www.plandas.co.jp/

Inquiries regarding "Marugoto Hokkaido ch":

fastch@plandas.co.jp (Contact: Goto)

[About FAST Channel]

"FAST Channel" is a service that allows easy entry into "FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming Television)," which is newly introduced in Japan. "FAST" is a rapidly growing ad-supported free video streaming service, currently centered in the United States. On any internet-connected device such as smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, viewers can select a channel and programs will be automatically streamed, eliminating the hassle of selecting content every time like with traditional VOD services, allowing them to easily enjoy programs of their favorite genres for free, just like watching TV.

[About BBM Co., Ltd., the operator of FAST Channel]

Company Name: BBM Co., Ltd.

Location: 1-9-4 Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Founded: March 28, 2014

Representative: Representative Director CEO Shinya Fukuzaki

Business Activities: Product development, content development, aggregation business

URL: https://bbm.jp/