1989 in Japanese television

Events in 1989 in Japanese television.

Channels
Launches:
 * October 1 - TV-U Yamagata

Ongoing

 * Music Fair, music (1964–present)
 * Mito Kōmon, jidaigeki (1969-2011)
 * Sazae-san, anime (1969–present)
 * Ōoka Echizen, jidaigeki (1970-1999)
 * FNS Music Festival, music (1974–present)
 * Panel Quiz Attack 25, game show (1975–present)
 * Doraemon, anime (1979-2005)
 * Kiteretsu Daihyakka, anime (1988-1996)
 * Soreike! Anpanman, anime (1988–present)
 * Bubblegum Crisis, anime (1987-1991)