Founded in 1897, The Japan Times is country's oldest and most widely read English-language newspaper. The daily newspaper and website carries carrying news and features about Japan and the world.

In October 2013, the paper commenced an alliance with The International New York Times and launched The Japan Times on Sunday.

The company also publishes The Japan Times Alpha, as well as both English and Japanese language-learning books.

News & Journalism

The Japan Times

Yukiko Ogasawara

Chris Russell

Yusuke Numata

The Editorial Team at The Japan Times is responsible for crafting and curating high-quality content that covers a range of topics, including local news, international affairs, culture, and lifestyle. This diverse group of writers and editors collaborates to ensure accuracy, depth, and engaging storytelling while maintaining the newspaper's reputation as a leading English-language source in Japan. They also work on special publications, including The Japan Times Alpha, and contribute to language-learning resources.

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