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Main Newspapers in Japan

5 newspapers

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The Japan Times

Tokyo

The Japan Times is Japan's oldest English-language newspaper, founded in 1897. It provides news and information on various topics, including politics, business, and culture, catering primarily to expatriates and English-speaking residents in Japan.

Founded: 1897Frequency: dailyCirculation: 100000Type: broadsheet
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Asahi Shimbun

Tokyo

Asahi Shimbun is one of the largest and oldest newspapers in Japan, founded in 1879. It offers comprehensive coverage of national and international news, politics, and culture, and is known for its investigative journalism.

Founded: 1879Frequency: dailyCirculation: 700000Type: broadsheet
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Yomiuri Shimbun

Tokyo

Yomiuri Shimbun is the largest newspaper in Japan by circulation, founded in 1874. It covers a wide range of topics including politics, economics, and sports, and is known for its conservative editorial stance.

Founded: 1874Frequency: dailyCirculation: 900000Type: broadsheet
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Mainichi Shimbun

Tokyo

Mainichi Shimbun is one of Japan's major newspapers, founded in 1872. It provides news coverage on a variety of topics, including politics, culture, and sports, and is known for its liberal perspective.

Founded: 1872Frequency: dailyCirculation: 300000Type: broadsheet
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Nikkei

Tokyo

Nikkei, formally known as Nihon Keizai Shimbun, is Japan's leading financial newspaper, founded in 1876. It specializes in business and economic news, providing in-depth analysis and reporting on the Japanese and global markets.

Founded: 1876Frequency: dailyCirculation: 300000Type: broadsheet
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