Nishinippon Shimbun

Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture, JapanJapanese

Established in 1877, this influential regional newspaper serves as the primary news source for the Kyushu region, maintaining a deep-rooted connection to the local community in Fukuoka. It is distinguished by its comprehensive coverage of regional socio-economic issues and its long-standing commitment to investigative journalism that reflects the unique cultural and political landscape of Southern Japan.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN JAPAN

Historically distributing more than one copy per household, the national media market maintains exceptional circulation figures despite recent print declines. The industry is dominated by national dailies led by Yomiuri Shimbun, a conservative broadsheet holding the world's largest readership. Its primary competitor is Asahi Shimbun, recognized for its centre-left editorial stance. Financial reporting is anchored by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, while Mainichi Shimbun operates as a centrist publication dating to 1872. Alongside these giants, strong regional broadsheets publish locally, and English-language papers like The Japan Times serve international readers. Paperboy indexes 112 Japanese newspapers — browse the full directory below.