1983 in Japanese television

Events in 1983 in Japanese television.

Channels
Launches:
 * Unknown - Nippon Television Network System

Ongoing

 * Music Fair, music (1964–present)
 * Mito Kōmon, jidaigeki (1969–2011)
 * Sazae-san, anime (1969–present)
 * Ōedo Sōsamō, anime (1970–1984)
 * Ōoka Echizen, jidaigeki (1970–1999)
 * FNS Music Festival, music (1974–present)
 * Panel Quiz Attack 25, game show (1975–present)
 * Doraemon, anime (1979–2005)
 * Dr. Slump - Arale-chan, anime (1981–1986)
 * Urusei Yatsura, anime (1981–1986)