Chubu-ABS Television

Chubu-ABS Television (JOPX-DTV) is an ABS Television affiliate serving the Chubu region of central Japan.

History
Chubu-ABS Television originally launched as ABS Television Nagoya on May 19, 1988 to extend the Aso Broadcasting System's coverage area into central Japan.

In 1992, ABS Television Nagoya was rebranded as Chubu-ABS Television.

In 1999, the newly-formed Kabushiki Gaisha ABS decided to position CAT as the Chubu Region affiliate of the ABS Television Network.

In 2005, Chubu-ABS Television sent a request to TV Asahi Corporation, asking for the new Doraemon series to be subtitled into English and broadcast over the ABS Television network. Press referred to it as a "Godfather Deal" (in reference to the famous "an offer he can't refuse" quote from the Godfather movies). Instead of just handing over translation rights, TV Asahi actually allowed CAT to co-produce the show with them. The show is still on the air, broadcast by both Tele-Asa and ABS.

In 2011, construction started for the CAT Television Center, which became CAT's new headquarters upon completion in July 2012.

Branding
Ever since the rebranding of ABS Television Nagoya, CAT uses the official name "Chubu-ABS Television" on the air and in advertising materials.

It is popularly referred to as the "Neko Network", as the backronym "CAT" translates to "Neko" (the Japanese word for a feline) in Japanese.

Special events
Chubu-ABS Television, along with the other affiliate stations of the ABS Television network, participate in the Day of Anpanman on May 19th every year. The date was chosen to coincide with the launch of ABS Television Nagoya (which eventually became CAT).