The Japan Times

The Japan Times is one of the few independent English language newspapers published in Japan: it mainly competes with English editions of the major dailies, such as the Daily Yomiuri and the International Herald Tribune/Asahi Shimbun. The paper is known for having a slightly liberal slant.

History

• 1897 - Inaugural issue of The Japan Times (March 22)
• 1918 - Name changed to The Japan Times and Mail
• 1940 - Name changed to The Japan Times and Advertiser
• 1943 - Name changed to Nippon Times
• 1951 - First Issue of The Student Times weekly
• 1961 - The Japan Times Weekly inaugurated
• 1966 - Moves from Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, to new building in Shibaura, Minato-ku
• 1983 - Toshiaki Ogasawara becomes 18th president
• 1989 - New Japan Times-Nifco Building completed
• 1996 - InterFM radio station inaugurated
• 1997 - The Japan Times celebrates its centenary