Mainichi Daily News

Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture, JapanEnglish

Tracing its origins back to 1872, this publication stands as one of Japan’s oldest and most influential national newspapers, providing comprehensive domestic and international reporting to a global audience. It is widely recognized for its commitment to investigative journalism and its distinct editorial stance, which emphasizes social justice, liberal values, and in-depth analysis of Japanese politics.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN OSAKA-SHI

As a major media hub in the Kansai region, the local newspaper market is dominated by regional editions of Japan's massive national dailies alongside specialized local tabloids. The Japanese-language Mainichi Shimbun, which traces its founding back to the city in the late nineteenth century, operates a significant regional headquarters here. Readers are also served by the English-language Mainichi Daily News, commuter-focused evening tabloids like Nikkan Gendai, and community-centric publications such as the Osaka Nichi Nichi Shimbun. Paperboy lists 6 newspapers in Osaka-shi.