Japan Today

Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, JapanEnglish

This digital news publication provides an English-language perspective on Japanese current events, catering to an international audience of expatriates, business professionals, and global observers. It is notable for its comprehensive coverage of local politics, society, and technology, as well as its popular interactive forums that foster ongoing discussion about life in the country.

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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.