Differences between Japanese and Foreign Newspapers
High circulation and reliability
The first characteristic of Japanese general newspapers is their extremely high circulation.
They cover a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, sports, culture, and entertainment. Many community-based articles are also published.
Japanese general newspapers are characterized by the high quality of their articles, with many journalists having excellent reporting and writing skills. In addition, all companies have strict editorial checks, and the fact that they provide factual and accurate information is also a major attraction, making them strictly adhere to press ethics and highly reliable.
Beautiful newsprint design
Japanese general newspapers are designed to be easy to read and feature a beautiful layout. They also use an abundance of photographs and graphics, making it easy to visually understand the information.
Differences from Foreign Newspapers
In general, the circulation of foreign newspapers tends to be lower than that of Japanese general newspapers. In particular, in countries where digitization is progressing, online editions are more common than print newspapers.
Some international newspapers focus on articles for specific regions or language areas. As a result, they tend to carry less international news and articles from different fields.
Foreign newspapers may provide news that reflects the characteristics and culture of their respective regions. For example, American newspapers cover a wide range of national and international news, while British newspapers tend to emphasize news related to the royal family and sports news.
On the other hand, foreign newspapers often contain personal and subjective opinions, and in this respect tend to differ from Japanese newspapers. In addition, foreign newspapers often reflect cultural, political, and social backgrounds in their coverage, and can often be a useful source of information for understanding local conditions.
