Daily Yomiuri

Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, JapanEnglish

Published by Japan’s largest media group, this English-language daily serves as a critical bridge for international readers seeking comprehensive coverage of Japanese politics, society, and culture. Its longevity and affiliation with the parent Yomiuri Shimbun grant it unique authority, positioning it as one of the country's most influential sources for domestic news viewed through an global lens.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN TOKYO

Serving as the national media headquarters, the local print market is dominated by massive national dailies boasting some of the highest circulation figures globally. Leading the industry is the Asahi Shimbun, a major broadsheet published in both Japanese and English editions. Readers seeking English-language news are further served by the Japan Times, the oldest English daily in the country founded in 1897, and the Daily Yomiuri, while the Hochi Shimbun provides specialized sports coverage. Paperboy lists 31 newspapers in Tokyo.