Introduction of Newspaper Media, Reading Asia

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Connecting the hearts of people, that's where we started.
Now, those bonds have developed into an ever-expanding network
The "empathy and trust" we have gained our company's strongest assets,
and of that we are proud.
In continuously developing new media outlets,
We continue to create bonds of "COMMUNICATION".
With each issue of our regional newspapers,
Asia becomes more familiar,
Reaching far beyond our expectations.

Lineup of 8 newspapers for residents in Japan,
foreign papers: Chinese (Taiwanese) newspaper, Hindi (Indian) newspaper, Thai newspaper, Vietnamese newspaper, Indonesian newspaper, Burmese newspaper, Tagalog newspaper, Malay newspaper

Taiwan Times

Language Chinese, Japanese Issue Date on the 1st of every month
Subscription Price 1 copy 250 yen, yearly subscription 3,000 yen First Publication Apr. 1998
Size Tabloid Pages 20
Readers Chinese residents in Japan, Taiwanese/Chinese-speaking foreign students in Japan, Japanese, etc.
Economic
Business Information

Promotes economic/business interactions between Japan and mainly Taiwanese governmental organizations, business enterprises and other organizations. Introduces corporate information, introduces business information, promotes high technology, etc.

Social and other General Information

Provides information regarding residence, lifestyle, education, welfare, healthcare, and entertainment to Chinese residents in Japan, Chinese-speaking working people, and foreign students. Legal issues regarding legislation, investment, naturalization, permanent residence. Provides information regarding finance. Provides information regarding real estate in Japan and Asian areas. Introduces Taiwanese culture, music, lifestyle, tourism. Introduces new businesses in Japan, etc.

Distribution
50,000 copies issued within Japan

Paid individual subscribers: 1,300 /NEWCOM members: 6,461 /Organizations/associations of Chinese residents in Japan: 1,825 /Catering establishments: 4,950 /Food stores: 3.500 /Duty-free shops: 2,200 /Hotels: 9,000 /Book stores: 1,500 /Japanese language schools: 6,500 /Universities: 1,200 /Foreign student dorms: 2,500 /Travel agencies: 1,800 /Trading companies: 1,835 /Administrative scriveners: 170 /Libraries: 840 /International exchange associations: 711 /Governmental organizations: 1,500 /Taiwan domestic institutions: 1,000 /Taiwan domestic subscribers: 1,000 /Others: 208

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Sumai Times

Language Thai, Japanese Issue Date on the 1st of every month
Subscription Price 1 copy 250 yen, yearly subscription 3,000 yen First Publication Dec. 1992
Size Tabloid Pages 28
Readers Thai residents in Japan, Japanese, etc.
Economic
Business Information

Provides information regarding Japanese economy and business for Thai residents in Japan. Introduces companies, exchanges business information, seminar information, etc.

Social and other General Information

Provides information regarding residence, lifestyle, education, welfare, healthcare, and entertainment to Thai working residents in Japan and foreign students. Legal issues regarding legislation, investment, naturalization, permanent residence. Provides information regarding real estate in Japan and other Asian areas. Introduces both Japanese/Thai culture, music, lifestyle, tourism. Introduces new businesses in Japan, etc. Also, culture sections introducing Thai food and sightseeing spots for the Japanese people, are provided in every issue.

Distribution
41,000 copies issued within Japan

Paid individual subscribers: 2,387 /NEWCOM members: 5,300 /Catering establishments: 11,940 /Food stores: 2,900 /Duty-free shops: 500 /Hotels: 1,500 /Book stores: 1,500 /Japanese language schools: 2,275 /Universities: 1,800 /Foreign student dorms: 875 /Travel agencies: 860 /Trading companies: 1,278 /Administrative scriveners: 340 /Libraries: 840 /International exchange associations: 711 /Others: 3,804 /Carvings: 390 /Trainees: 1,000 /Religious organizations: 800

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Malaysia Times

Language Malay, Chinese, Japanese Issue Date on the 1st of every month
Subscription Price 1 copy 150 yen, yearly subscription 1,800 yen First Publication Jul. 1994
(Aug. 1997 publication suspended, Apr. 1998 publication re-launched)
Size Tabloid Pages 8
Readers Malay residents in Japan, Japanese, etc.
Economic
Business Information

Promotes economic/business relations between Japan and other Asian countries' (including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia) governmental organizations, business enterprises, other organizations. Introduces corporate information, introduces business information, etc.

Social and other General Information

Provides information regarding residence, lifestyle, education, welfare, healthcare, and entertainment of Malasian working residents in Japan and foreign students. Legal issues regarding legislations, investment, naturalization, permanent residence. Provides information regarding finance. Introduces both Japanese/Malaysian culture, music, lifestyle, tourism. Introduces new businesses to Japan, etc.

Distribution
21,000 copies issued within Japan

Paid individual subscriberes: 986 /NEWCOM members: 2,594 /Catering establishments 2,600 /Food stores: 2,650 /Book stores: 1,500 /Japanese language schools: 1,625 /Universities: 600 /Foreign student dorms: 914 /Travel agencies: 480 /Trading companies: 810 /Administrative scriveners: 340 /Libraries: 840 /International exchange associations: 711 /Others: 3,050 /Religious organizations: 1,300

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Kaibigan

Language Tagalog, English, Japanese Issue Date on the 1st of every month
Subscription Price 1 copy 200 yen, yearly subscription 2,400 yen First Publication Feb. 1991
(Jul. 1999 publication suspended, Dec. 1999 publication re-launched)
Size Tabloid Pages 8
Readers Filipino residents in Japan, Japanese, etc.
Economic
Business Information

Provides full information for living a more comfortable life in Japan. Mainly about Japanese social structure, rules, common practices, socializing patterns, Japanese ways of thinking. In addition, legal consultations, truth talk between wife (Filipino) & husband (Japanese), minimal Japanese lessons required when living in Japan, medical information, etc.

Social and other General Information

Latest news of the Philippines/Japan, how to enjoy life in Japan, entertainment information, information of churches with Filipino/English masses, event information, etc. In addition, articles written in Japanese by leading persons of the Filipino culture, which gives deeper insight into the Philippines and Filipinos. Much-loved with these distinctive contents.

Distribution
59,000 copies issued within Japan 

Paid individual subscribers:: 3,260 /NEWCOM members: 5,866 /Catering establishments: 18,490 /Food stores: 4,700 /Hotels: 6,000 /Book stores: 1,500 /Japanese language schools: 1,625 /Universities: 600 /Foreign student dorms: 625 /Travel agencies: 860 /Trading companies: 810 /Administrative scriveners: 340 /Libraries: 840 /International exchange associations: 711 /Governmental organizations: 3 /Trainees: 2,000 /Religious organizations: 10,730

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Shwe Bamar

Language Burmese, Japanese Issue Date on the 1st of every month
Subscription Price 1copy 200 yen, yearly subscription 2,400 yen First Publication Apr. 1996
(Jul. 2002 publication suspended, Apr. 2003 publication re-launched)
Size Tabloid Pages 12
Readers Burmese residents in Japan, Japanese, etc.
Economic
Business Information

Information regarding Japanese governmental organizations, corporate enterprises, other organizations, etc. Introduces Burma's politics/economy and businesses, information of high technology industries.

Social and other General Information

Information regarding residence, lifestyle, education, welfare, healthcare, and entertainment for Burmese working residents, foreign students, Japanese spouses. Also provides useful information for daily life, such as real estate, visa issues, latest computer information, etc. Moreover, sections introducing Burmese culture/customs to Japanese people. Provides a more familiar and close up look on Burma with a gentle touch.

Distribution
20,000 copies issued within Japan 

Paid individual subscribers: 650 /NEWCOM members: 2,795 /Catering establishments: 2,900 /Food stores: 1,600 /Duty-free shops: 100 /Hotels: 850 /Book stores: 1,200 /Japanese language schools: 1,625 /Universities: 600 /Foreign student dorms: 525 /Travel agencies: 450 /Trading companies: 345 /Administrative scriveners: 170 /Libraries: 840 /International exchange associations: 711 /Governmental organizations: 600 /Religious organizations: 1,000 /Others: 3,039

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Giao Luu

Language Vietnamese, Japanese Issue Date on the 1st of every month
Subscription Price 1 copy 200 yen, yearly subscription 2,400 yen First Publication Feb. 2004 publication re-launched
Size Tabloid Pages 12
Readers Vietnamese residents in Japan, Japanese, etc.
Economic
Business Information

Information regarding Japanese governmental organizations, corporate enterprises, other organizations, etc. Introduces Vietnams's politics/economy and businesses, information of high technology industries.

Social and other General Information

Information regarding residence, lifestyle, education, welfare, healthcare, and entertainment of Vietnamese working residents, foreign students, etc. Also provides useful information for daily life, such as real estate, visa issues, latest computer information, etc. In addition, provides reading sections introducing Vietnamese culture/customs to the Japanese people, on an irregular basis.

Distribution
22,000 copies issued within Japan 

Paid individual subscribers: 654 /NEWCOM members: 1,898 /Organizations/associations of Chinese residents in Japan: 600 /Catering establishments: 3,800 /Food stores: 2,900 /Book stores: 1,500 /Japanese language schools: 1,625 /Universities: 600 /Foreign student dorms: 625 /Travel agencies: 860 /Trading companies: 810 /Administrative scriveners: 340 /Libraries: 840 /International exchange associations: 711 /Trainees: 2,000 /Religious organizations: 2,220 /Others: 17

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Media Nuansa Indonesia

Language Indonesian, Japanese Issue Date on the 1st of every month
Subscription Price 1 copy 200 yen, yearly subscription 2,400 yen First Publication Apr. 1996
Size Tabloid Pages 12
Readers Indonesian residents in Japan, Japanese, etc.
Economic
Business Information

Provides information regarding Indonesia's/Japan's politics, economy, business, and promotes its exchanges. Also introduces companies and businesses.

Social and other General Information

Provides information regarding residence, lifestyle, education, welfare, healthcare, and entertainment of Indonesian working residents and foreign students. Legal issues regarding legislations, investment, naturalization, permanent residence, etc. Provides information about real estate. Introduces both Japanese/Indonesian lifestyle, culture, music, tourism. Introduces new businesses to Japan, etc. Also provides a life guide for Indonesian residents in Japan, and a forum for foreigners residing in Japan to communicate.

Distribution
日本国内31,000部発行

Paid individual subscribers: 2,284 /NEWCOM members: 6,421 /Catering establishments: 2,400 /Food stores: 1,300 /Book stores: 1,500 /Japanese language schools: 1,625 /Universities: 1,100 /Foreign student dorms: 625 /Travel agencies: 480 /Trading companies: 810 /Administrative scriveners: 340 /Libraries: 840 /International exchange associations: 711 /Governmental organizations: 3 /Trainees: 6,000 /Religious organizations: 1,150 /Others: 3,411

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Maitreyi India

Language Hindi, English, Japanese First Publication Feb. 2008
Issue Date on the 1st of every month Size タブロイド版 
Subscription Price 1 copy 200 yen, yearly subscription 2,400 yen Pages 12
Readers Indian residents in Japan, Japanese, etc.
Contents
Economic/Business Information

Provides information regarding Indian and Japanese politics, economy, and businesses.

Social and other General Information

Information regarding lifestyle, tourism, culture, and entertainment for Indian working residents and foreign students. Popular with its editing style (edited in 3 languages, etc.), welcoming those who are interested in India.

Distribution
20,000 copies issued within Japan
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Advertising/Mechanical/Production Fee

Size

Size

Advertising Fee

  Ad Plan Size
(height×width)
1 month only 3 months 6 months 1 year Contract
Inside 1/32P 41×57 \15,000 \13,500 \12,750 \12,000
1/16P 41×119 \30,000 \27,000 \25,500 \24,000
1/8P 87×119 \60,000 \54,000 \51,000 \48,000
1/4P 87×244 \120,000 \108,000 \102,000 \96,000
1/2P 179×244 \200,000 \180,000 \170,000 \160,000
1P 366×244 \400,000 \360,000 \340,000 \320,000
Back 1/4P 87×244 \250,000 \225,000 \212,000 \200,000
1/2P 179×244 \480,000 \432,000 \408,000 \384,000
1P 366×244 \900,000 \810,000 \765,000 \720,000
Fro 1/4P 87×244 \300,000 \270,000 \255,000 \240,000

Mechanical Production Fee

Ad Plan Size(height and width) Translation Fee Type/Mechanical Production Pic/Illustration
1P 336×244 \50,000 \100,000 Separate Fee
1/2P 179×244 \12,000 \80,000 Separate Fee
1/4P 87×244 \8,000 \50,000 Separate Fee
1/8P 87×119 \5,000 \30,000 Separate Fee
1/16P 41×119 \3,000 \10,000Separate Fee
  • As a general rule, the deadline for advertising orders is the 15th of every month.
  • As principle, please submit your ad manuscript in camera-ready copy.
  • Translations into country-specific languages, and design/mechanical production fee, etc. will be charged separately.
  • Advertisements are printed in black and white. In case of 4-color printings, a separate flat fee will apply. (Please contact us for details)

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