Events in 1998 in Japanese television.
Debuts
Ongoing shows at the time
Music Fair, music (1964-present) Mito Kōmon, jidaigeki (1969-2011) Sazae-san, anime (1969-present) FNS Music Festival, music (1974-present) Panel Quiz Attack 25, game show (1975-present) Doraemon, anime (1979-2005) Soreike! Anpanman, anime (1988-present) Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!, game show (1989-present) Crayon Shin-chan, anime (1992-present) Iron Chef, game show (1993-1999) Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirō, anime (1993-2008) Nintama Rantarō, anime (1993–present) Chibi Maruko-chan, anime (1995-present) Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo, anime (1996-2004) Detective Conan, anime (1996-present) SASUKE, sports (1997-present) Doctor Slump, anime (1997-1999)