Japan Times

Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, JapanEnglish

The Japan Times is Japan's oldest English-language daily newspaper, providing comprehensive coverage of domestic news, politics, business, and culture. Established in 1897, it offers independent journalism and analysis for an international audience, serving as a vital bridge between Japan and the global community through its digital and print platforms.

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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.