Kushiru Shimbun
Established in 1946, this regional daily newspaper serves as a primary source of local news and community information for residents of Kushiro City and the surrounding eastern Hokkaido region. It is notable for its dedicated coverage of local industry, fisheries, and regional administrative issues that are often overlooked by major national publications.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN JAPAN
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.
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