Chugoku Shimbun

Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima Prefecture, JapanJapanese

The Chugoku Shimbun is a prominent Japanese daily newspaper based in Hiroshima. Established in 1892, it serves the Chugoku region, providing comprehensive coverage of local politics, economy, and social issues. It is well-known for its reporting on peace initiatives and local sports teams like the Hiroshima Carp.

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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.