News & Media

English-Language News

Japan Times - Japan's oldest English-language newspaper. Great for daily news and opinion.
NHK World - Japan's public broadcaster with free English news, video, and radio.
Asahi Shimbun - English edition of one of Japan's major national papers.
Yomiuri Shimbun - English edition of the world's highest-circulation newspaper.
Mainichi Daily News - English edition of the Mainichi, covering politics and society.
International Herald Tribune Japan - International news with Japan coverage.
TV Asahi News - Mostly Japanese but useful for staying current on breaking stories.
SoraNews24 - Fun, lighthearted stories about Japanese culture, food, and trends.
GaijinPot Blog - Articles about expat life, jobs, and navigating Japan.
BeHere Asia - Immersive travel and living stories from across Asia.

Kansai Scene - Free English magazine covering the Kansai region (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe).
Fukuoka Now - English magazine for events and life in Fukuoka.
Metropolis Magazine - Tokyo's leading English magazine for events, dining, and culture.
Kyoto Journal - Quarterly publication about life in Kyoto and greater Asia.
Kyoto Shimbun News - Local Kyoto newspaper with English section.

Mixi - Japan's original social network. Some community groups are still active and useful for local connections.