The Asahi Shimbun

The Asahi Shimbun is a major Japanese daily newspaper published by the Asahi Shimbun Company. Founded in Osaka in 1879, it is one of Japan’s largest newspapers.

Osaka: Osaka is a major Japanese city and the capital of Osaka Prefecture. The newspaper began in Osaka in 1879 before expanding beyond the city.
Newspaper: A newspaper is a periodical publication that reports news and presents commentary and other content. The Asahi is a large-scale daily instance of this publication form.
Japanese media: Japanese media comprises news and communication organizations operating in Japan. The Asahi is one of the country’s most influential news organizations.
Yomiuri Shimbun: Yomiuri Shimbun is a major Japanese daily newspaper published by Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings. It is the Asahi’s principal rival in circulation and national reach.
Murayama Ryōhei: Murayama Ryōhei was a Japanese newspaper publisher who helped build the Asahi Shimbun into a national daily. His leadership and business expansion shaped the paper’s early growth.
Asahi Shimbun Digital: Asahi Shimbun Digital is the online news service of The Asahi Shimbun. It carries the newspaper’s reporting to digital audiences.
Japanese politics: Japanese politics is the system of political institutions, parties, and public debate in Japan. The newspaper’s reporting and editorials engage directly with national political debate.
Mainichi Shimbun: Mainichi Shimbun is a major Japanese daily newspaper published by The Mainichi Newspapers Co. Its history and editorial profile provide a comparison with the Asahi.
Tokyo Asahi Shimbun: Tokyo Asahi Shimbun was the Tokyo edition of the Asahi newspaper, established in 1888. Its launch marked the paper’s expansion from Osaka into the national capital.
朝日小学生新聞: Asahi Shōgakusei Shimbun is a Japanese newspaper written for elementary-school students. It is a specialized newspaper published by the Asahi Shimbun Company.

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Matsutarō ShōrikiCompared with: Its editorial and business history contrasts with Shōriki’s Yomiuri-centered media empire.