ABS Broadcasting Center

The ABS Broadcasting Center (also known as the ABS Television Center) is the main headquarters of the Aso Broadcasting System and its operator, Kabushiki Gaisha ABS.

History
The ABS Broadcasting Center was opened in 1999 with the foundation of Kabushiki Gaisha ABS. The building houses the operations of the Aso Broadcasting System and the ABS N24 news channel.

In 2012, a large extension underwent construction. This would hold many new studios for its live talk shows and news programmes, and a massive "Welcome Center" containing a large open area with seating, a stage for character performances, an interactive museum covering the station's history, multiple shops selling goods based on their programmes and franchises, and a food court. The open area and food court opened on the 4th of October 2014, with the shops opening on the 5th of November, and stage shows starting on the 15th of December.

Location
The ABS Broadcasting Center is located in the Shinjuku Ward of Tokyo, within the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.

Tokyo Skytree access
ABS claims that their main transmitter at the Tokyo Skytree (shared with the other major broadcasters of Tokyo) is around 15km away from the ABS Broadcasting Center by car, and can be reached within 30 minutes via the Tokyo Subway (departing from Shinjuku-Sanchome, the closest station to the ABS Broadcasting Center, arriving at Oshiage, the closest station to the Skytree).