What other travelers are saying about TV Asahi Headquarters
A fun spot to visit to escape the heat and get some lively pictures! There are little shops for gifts as well as numerous capsule machines.
Photography by Jason Taylor
Many viewers feel that TV Asahi’s reporting not only lacks balance, but also appears to undermine Japan while echoing narratives favorable to the Chinese Communist Party.
Coverage related to China often minimizes serious concerns, while Japan is portrayed in an unnecessarily negative light.
This kind of framing risks resembling propaganda rather than independent journalism.
A major broadcaster should maintain clear editorial independence and present fair, fact-based reporting from multiple perspectives.
Doraemon, Sin chan & all! Too bad they have only 1 or 2 staffs who can speak English. We had problems purchasing tix from their website, no language selection at all ☹️ so needed their assistance to assist, so it was troublesome. But we had fun here!
I had heard positive reviews about the gift shop at TV Asahi and decided to check it out while I was in the area. The gift shop, however, turned out to be smaller than I had anticipated. I spent about 15 minutes browsing through the limited variety of merchandise but unfortunately did not find anything that caught my eye.
Just here for Doraemon stuffs. There's also other characters like Crayon Shin Chan. TV Asahi is among the biggest TV broadcasters in the nation. Various banners of local TV shows were on display. Plus some minor merchandise.
TV Asahi does not offer regular public studio tours. Live show recordings occasionally accept audience members through advance lottery applications on the official TV Asahi website. Only the first-floor shop and lobby areas are freely accessible without registration.
The shop sells merchandise from TV Asahi programs including Doraemon, Crayon Shin-chan, and Precure character goods, drama and variety show items, DVDs, books, network-branded souvenirs, and limited-edition seasonal products.
Yes. The building features anime character statues and displays, and the shop stocks toys and merchandise appealing to children. However, interactive experiences are limited compared to dedicated entertainment venues.
A visit to the publicly accessible areas typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your interest in browsing the shop and taking photos with character displays. Since the headquarters is part of Roppongi Hills, most visitors combine it with other attractions in the complex, making it easy to spend half a day or more in the entire area exploring the Mori Art Museum, shopping centers, and observation deck.
Special exhibitions and promotional events occur periodically, tied to new programs or show anniversaries. These require checking the official TV Asahi website for announcements and advance registration when necessary.
