Channel identification guide

History in Japan · channel ID and TV guide

History in Japan uses the catalogue ID History.jp. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for History.jp when you match History in Japan. The directory associates this feed with A+E Networks Asia.

Station details

Source identifier
History.jp
Source geography
Japan · JP
Programme categories
documentary
Site listed in the snapshot
jp.history.com
Alternative labels
ヒストリーチャンネル
Network field
A+E Networks Asia
Launch field
2007-06-15

Similar channel names

History in Germany can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (History.de) with History.jp before switching the listing.

Compare the source IDs before changing the feed
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
HistoryGermanyHistory.deA&E Network
HistoryAustraliaHistory.auFoxtel Networks
HistoryBrazilHistory.brA+E Networks
HistoryItalyHistory.itA&E Networks
HistoryCanadaHistory.caCorus Entertainment
HistoryUnited StatesHistory.usA+E Networks
HistoryHungaryHistory.huAETN UK

Match the TV guide

Check the documentary title and episode rather than the timeslot alone.

<channel id="History.jp">…</channel>
<programme channel="History.jp" start="20250715200000 +0900">…</programme>

Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.

Historical time conversions for the example XMLTV entry. Match the date and location of your actual feed.
Example zoneLocal timeThe same time in UTC
Asia/Tokyo15 Jul 2025 20:00 +090015 Jul 11:00 UTC

Try the XMLTV test file

The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.

Open the XMLTV test file

Another directory entry can look similar. Check the identity fields for History before changing the mapping.

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “History | guide alignment test” against History.jp in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with History.jp exactly, including punctuation and letter case.
Alternate nameThe catalogue includes “ヒストリーチャンネル”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right.
Wrong feedKeep the selected A+E Networks Asia service paired with History.jp. Compare the local bulletin or programme title in the broadcaster listing.

Sources and further reading