Kumamoto Nichi Nichi Shimbun

Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto Prefecture, JapanJapanese

Kumamoto Nichi Nichi Shimbun is a regional daily newspaper based in Kumamoto, Japan. Established in 1942, it provides comprehensive coverage of local politics, economics, culture, and sports within Kumamoto Prefecture. It also tracks ongoing recovery efforts from the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes and serves as a vital community source.

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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.