Established in 1986, Fujisankei Communications International, Inc. (FCI) is the overseas branch of Fuji Media Holdings.  With seven offices in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, FCI delivers news and entertainment content to Japan through the Fuji Television Network and the Sankei Shimbun newspaper.  In addition to creating content for Japan, FCI also produces hit television programming for US audiences, including "MANswers" for Spike, "CHA$E" for Sci Fi, and "Viking: The Ultimate Obstacle Course Challenge" for ESPN.  FCI is also a major events promoter, hosting US productions of prestigious Japanese cultural events including the Praemium Imperiale, Kabuki at Lincoln Center, and Grand Sumo.  FCI broadcasts Japanese language TV programming throughout the United States and Europe via local television stations, cable outlets, and satellite services.  FCI also acquires and programs cutting-edge Japanese anime content for "Ataku", a wireless video channel available via mobile platform MobiTV.