About Japan Today

Japan Today, launched in September 2000, is a Tokyo-based online newspaper, featuring all the latest news on Japan and the world, including national, political, entertainment, business, technology and sports news.

Japan Today publishes original content, including interviews with celebrities and business executives, and translations of pop culture articles from popular Japanese magazines and newspapers.

As one of the first online news media featuring comment/forum functions, Japan Today’s aim is to provide news and discussion on domestic and international issues. Our goal is to build our resources and content to allow readers to further understand important events and issues in Japan and the world.

We are happy to have you with us and we hope that you will support us as we grow by inviting your colleagues and friends to join our community.