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EPISODE · Jul 4, 2025 · 8 MIN

Japan’s newspaper crisis: Losing readers, relevance and the next generation

from Japan Today Spotlight · host Japan Today

Japan’s once-dominant newspaper industry is shrinking fast as young readers move online, circulation plummets and trust in traditional media continues to erode. This episode looks at why newspapers are struggling, how digital habits have changed the market and what it means for the future of journalism in Japan.Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

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