1971 in Japanese television

Events in 1971 in Japanese television.

Ongoing shows

 * Music Fair, music (1964-present)
 * Key Hunter, drama (1968–1973)
 * Mito Kōmon, jidaigeki (1969-2011)
 * Sazae-san, anime (1969-present)
 * Inakappe Taishō, anime (1970–1972)
 * Ōedo Sōsamō, jidaigeki (1970-1984)
 * Ōoka Echizen, jidaigeki (1970-1999)