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Latest information can be found through the code on the rightMessage from the Editor-in-Chief
The Yomiuri Shimbun published its first edition in a small two-story building in 1874 in theToranomon district of Tokyo. Our office was destroyed twice, first in the Great Kanto Earthquake andagain in an air raid just before the end of World War II, but after the war we built a strong nationwide
sales network and rapidly expanded. Committed to accurate and prompt reporting and a moderate,sensible editorial line, we grew to be the newspaper with the world’s largest circulation. In 1994, thedaily circulation of our morning edition topped 10 million copies, cementing our position as Japan’s
foremost newspaper.
As a news medium, by producing and publishing newspapers for many years, we have fulfilled oursocial mission of fostering sound public opinion, which underpins democracy. To enable us to steadily
continue in this role, we have diversified and strengthened our business platform through businesses
beyond newspaper publishing. We have expanded into a series of socially beneficial businesses, suchas establishing the Yomiuri Giants professional baseball team, Japan’s first private television network,
Nippon TV, and the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra. Another example was welcoming the oldline Chuokoron-sha publisher (now Chuokoron-Shinsha, Inc.) into the Yomiuri Shimbun Group.
In 2021, the Yomiuri Land amusement park became a wholly owned subsidiary positioned as theGroup’s seventh core company, and Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings became a major shareholder in TokyoDome Corporation, which manages the home field of the Yomiuri Giants. The Group currently has
around 150 affiliates and organizations, and actively contributes to enhancement of people’s daily lives
and Japan’s development by operating businesses in a wide range of fields including sports, culture,entertainment, health care, and public welfare.
As access to information via digital devices has advanced, people throughout the world have become
accustomed to gaining information from sources such as the internet and social media. This trend has
had a big impact on lifestyles, cultures, education, discussion, and public opinion worldwide, giving
rise to various problems. These include the repeated spread of inaccurate information via microblogs
and so-called fake news.
In this kind of digital society, the value of newspapers as a medium for comprehensively andsystematically accessing information and gaining knowledge of multifaceted news covering areas suchas politics, economics, international affairs, and society is once again being appreciated year by year.
Based on scrupulous news-gathering by journalists posted throughout Japan and in overseas bureaus,
The Yomiuri Shimbun distributes accurate, high-quality information through its nationwide sales
network.
As Japan’s most trusted media group, the Yomiuri Shimbun Group will continue to be committed toworking together with the public.

Editor-in-Chief
The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings

1Tsuneo Watanabe

2News Reporting
As a national newspaper with more than 140 years of history,

The Yomiuri Shimbun has the largest circulation in the world.

We pride ourselves in providing full coverage with clear claims. We protect the rights of citizens toknow the truth through numerous scoops and have been impacting our society through editorials, basedon the principle of making courageous, responsible statements, and realistic, convincing advocacy reporting. In light of the rapid aging of our society, we have established specialized departments thatcover fields such as medical care, social security, and education to deliver news that cater toour readers’ needs.
Scoop

Discovery of hidden truths
The Yomiuri Shimbun has uncovered many hidden truths through various
scoops. For example, in August 2018, we released a report regarding the problemof the medical school of Tokyo Medical University, which suppressed the number of female applications who passed their general admission test by uniformly
reducing the scores of these applicants. We then continuously covered this issue
thereafter. In 2019, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology summarized rules that prohibit all faculties from discriminating against
females and ronin students (those who are preparing to re-take initially failed
university entrance exams) in entrance exams.

Campaign reports

Disseminating information about neglected problems
The Yomiuri Shimbun has made many reporting that made neglected social problems widely known to the public and led to national surveys, systemreformations, and legislations. For example,in 2019, we launched a campaign to convey
the danger of bus stops near crosswalks andintersections, which can lead to pedestrian
accidents and deaths. Then the Ministry ofLand, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
launched a fact-finding survey regarding dangerous bus stops, and announced the resultsin 2021. From 2020 to 2021, we also reported
on the indecent behaviors of teachers toward
children and students, which significantly
impacted the society such as by promoting
system revisions and passage of new countermeasure laws by the Ministry of Education,Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

3Advocacy reporting

Through the visualization of Japan’s future​
Ever since we proposed a constitutional amendment
in November 1994, we have made proposals on various topics related to the future vision of Japan such as security,
administrative reform, economic policies, education, tax system, and medical care. We have made a total of 30 proposals
including that for the novel coronavirus in March 2021.
We have made our first novel coronavirus-related proposal
in June 2020, which recommended a PCR test capacity of100,000 tests a day, which enhanced the testing capacity ofJapan.

Editorials

Claims that can withstand scrutiny
30 years from now

Mr. Kishida bows as he is nominated for prime minister at a plenary session of theHouse of Representatives (at the Diet in October 2021)​Through editorials, The Yomiuri Shimbun clarifies its
stance surrounding important domestic and international
news related to politics, economics, social issues, etc. Under
the supervision of the editor-in-chief, our Editorial Board
sets the tone by debating thoroughly every day. Based on
the creed of The Yomiuri Shimbun, which is to practice courageous and responsible speech, we have been
making claims, without giving in to public
opinion, under the basic stance of withstanding scrutiny even 30 years from now.

The fair reporting committee

Validation from third-party
perspectives

When publishing important articles such as investigative or special reports, our fair reporting committee comprised of experienced reporters pre-validate the appropriateness of the article content from third-party perspectives.
The committee interviews the reporters and management
desks regarding the background information and details of
the investigations and verifies whether the articles are well
supported and the facts were legitimately evaluated basedon the investigation.

In Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, where the center of the city was devastatedby the tsunami, a new urban area created by a large-scale raising project spreads
throughout the region (March 2021)

Reporter training

Providing high quality press education​
Our special education team trains reporters, fromnew reporters to veterans, based on their experience andduties. The team trains reporters techniques of interviewing
and ensures thorough understanding of the public natureand interest of the press, as well as of journalism ethics.

4Variety of MediaThe Yomiuri Shimbun responds to the needs of our readers and satisfies theirintellectual curiosity and inquisitiveness through a variety of media lineup.

The Yomiuri KODOMO Shimbun

From Japanese politics to anime

Launched in 1955, The Japan News is a daily English-language newspaper published by The Yomiuri Shimbun.
Readers can gain insight into Japan's political, economic andsocial trends, both broadly and in-depth, from English translations of Yomiuri Shimbun articles.
In addition to articles from The Yomiuri Shimbun andoverseas news agencies, there are feature articles from partner
foreign papers such as The Washington Post. It all adds up tomake The Japan News a rich source of information.
The paper also carries feature articles on cultural aspectsof Japan, both traditional and pop culture including anime andmanga, as well as articles on food, tourism and more.

●Latest news and deep analysis
The latest news from The Yomiuri Shimbun is translated and published on the front page and inside pages. Detailed
analysis of the current situation in Japan is also provided.
The Japan News includes articles from a number of overseas
partners, The Washington Post, The Times, and Asia News
Network, a coalition of major Asian newspapers. This provides awide range of news and commentary from diverse perspectives
from around the world.
●Food, tourism, culture
Our feature pages cover a variety of topics from around
Japan. We introduce popular Japanese restaurants and experts
in Japanese cuisine, and cover new trends in Japanese fashion,
traditional crafts with modern designs, and Japanese arts andlifestyle. We also offer the latest in pop culture and entertainment, including anime and manga.
●Subscription of print edition & digital membership
Those living in Japan can subscribe to the print edition,
which includes free access to all articles on the Japan Newswebsite.
For overseas readers, full access to articles on the Japan News website is available
for a nominal fee.

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It contains illustrations andphotos to convey news in a fun,easy-to-understand manner byshowcasing the primary articles
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Digital / Events

In addition to taking initiatives that enliven the hearts of people such as art ex-hibits and sports competitions, The Yomiuri Shimbun focuses on providing adigital service that is accessible from overseas.

Yomiuri Shimbun Online

News website of The Yomiuri Shimbun

Exhibits

SportsIntroduction to domestic andinternational cultures

Communicating the wonders of sports​
The Yomiuri Shimbun has held numerous high quality
exhibitions and widely showcased domestic and overseas cultures. The Barnes Collection exhibit, which was held at theNational Museum of Western Art in Ueno, Tokyo, exhibited
modern Western paintings and was attended by 1.07 millionpeople.
​In recent years, we have also produced popular exhibits
such as “Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London”(2020 to 2021), where all 61 masterpieces by Vermeer, VanGogh, Monet, Renoir, and others were exhibited for the firsttime in Japan.
We have also launched other events such as the Japan GrandPrix International Orchid and Flower Show, one of the world’slargest orchid festival, as well as the Yomiuri Shoho Exhibition, one of Japan’s largest public exhibition of traditionalcalligraphy based on the classics.

​We provide a digital service that Yomiuri Shimbun

subscribers can use without any additional cost. The service
can be freely customized via our app. Subscribers can not onlybrowse the daily news, but also access the “newspaper viewer”
comprised of the exact same newspaper layout and search forarticles from the past year.

Yomidas

Venue of the Japan GrandPrix International Orchidand Flower Show 2020 (inBunkyo Ward, Tokyo, inFebruary 2020)

The Yomiuri Shimbun’s article libraryThis is a paid service that allows users to searchand view online articles of The Yomiuri Shimbun, which
increase at a pace of 300,000 articles per year. It is perfect for
researchers and businesses.
● Yomidas Rekishikan (Yomidas history museum)Showcases more than 14 million articles that were
published since the first issue in 1874.
● Yomidas Personal
This is a personal service
that allows you to easily search
for articles from the Meiji Era
onward using your device. The
usage fee is calculated based on
the number of headlines andbody text of articles viewed.

7​The Yomiuri Shimbun conveys the wonders of sports byorganizing the professional baseball games of the Giants, theHakone Ekiden race (round-trip university relay race between
Tokyo and Hakone), and the All Japan University Women's
Ekiden race. We are also actively involved in student sports
such as by sponsoring the JFA U-12 Japan Football Championship and cosponsoring the Inter-High School Championships.

● Yomidas for School
Users can read text of articles of The Yomiuri Shimbun
that were published since 1986 and of The Japan News thatwere published since 1989. It is offered at a special price forschool-related use.
● Yomiuri Hochi Shashinkan(Yomiuri Hochi photo archive)
Here, you can borrow photos taken by photographers ofThe Yomiuri Shimbun and The Hochi Shimbun.
Articles for streaming (for businesses)
Quickly delivers important news to various displays
such as signage. It also allows the streaming of news in
English only.

(Top) Athletes begin the race in unison
for the Hakone Ekiden race in front of
the Yomiuri Shimbun Building (in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, January 2021)(Left) The general opening ceremonyof the inter-high school championship (inKagoshima, July 2019)Music/Performances

Wide variety of entertainment​The Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra was established in 1962 as the world's only orchestra owned by a newspaper company. The Yomiuri Shimbun participates in a wide
range of entertainment fields such as by organizing the 1966
Beatles concert in Japan.
T h e Yo m i u r i N i p p o nSymphony Orchestra

Image of Tokyo Dome- Tokyo Dome bathingin orange at a 2017
ceremony

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The Yomiuri Shimbun
Group / Network
The Yomiuri Shimbun Group network spans across the country and the entire globe.

With The Yomiuri Shimbun with nearly 150 years of history, the Yomiuri Shimbun Group is a comprehensive media group consisting of leading companies in various fields such as culture, sports, and leisure. Under
Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings, the group is comprised ofHokkaido Branch
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Oﬃce
about 150 diverse companies and organizations. ThereChubu Branch
are six head companies directly under the hondings:
The Yomiuri Shimbun OsakaOﬃce
the Tokyo headquarters (The Yomiuri Shimbun), theHokuriku Branch
The Yomiuri Shimbun Seibu
The YomiuriOﬃceOsaka headquarters (The Yomiuri Shimbun Osaka), theShimbun
Tohoku GeneralHoldingsThe Yomiuri Giants
Headquarters
Fukuoka headquarters (The Yomiuri Shimbun Seibu),
Chuokoron-Shinsha, Inc.
Chuokoron-Shinsha, Inc., the Yomiuri Giants, and Yomiuri Land, Co., Ltd.
Yomiuri Land, Co., Ltd.

Bases

Overseas news network (as of March 2022)
General Bureau / Branch

Yomiuri Shimbun has about
300 bases domestically spanning all
47 prefectures, and 27 bases in 21
countries/regions overseas.

Scan here for the coverage network

EuropeAmericasLondon (General Bureau of Europe), Paris, Brussels, Geneva, Berlin, Rome, Moscow
Washington (General Bureau of the Americas), New York, Los Angeles, Havana, Rio de Janeiro

Southwest Asia
The Middle East

New Delhi
Cairo, Jerusalem, Tehran

East Asia
Southeast Asia

Beijing (General Bureau of China), Shanghai, Shenyang, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Taipei, Seoul
Bangkok (General Bureau of Asia), Jakarta, Hanoi

AfricaJohannesburg

The Yomiuri Shimbun Group's Main Facilities
Yomiuri Otemachi Hall
(4F, 5F of the Yomiuri Shimbun Building)Marronnier Gate Ginza 1, 2, 3

Yomiuri Land

A three-building commercial facility located at the entrance toGinza Maronie-dori
St. in Tokyo.

A general leisure facility spanning Inagi,Tokyo, and Kawasaki.

Yomiuri-Kaikan Building

SENRITO

A commercial building located in Yurakucho, Tokyo. Floors
B2 through 6: commercial zone. Floors
7 through 9: movie
theater and Yurakucho Yomiuri Hall.

A block built in frontof the Senri-Chuo
Station in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, by our Osaka
headquarters andYomiuri Telecasting Corporation inconjunction withthe Kansai ElectricPower group.

Yomiuri Shimbun Nagoya Building(Courtyard by Marriott Nagoya hotel)

A 501-seat theater
hall used for various
purpose such asconcerts and symposiums.

9The hotel opened inMarch 2022 at thesite of the former
office building of theChubu branch (NakaWard, Nagoya). It
consists of 12 floors
above ground, a floor
below ground, and360 guest rooms.

Network

Nationwide printing plants and transportation/sales network​
The Yomiuri Shimbun prints its newspapers at 30
printing plants nationwide where newspapers are printed via a high-speed rotary press. Printed newspapers are
rapidly delivered to the Yomiuri Shimbun sales outlets(Yomiuri Centers [YC]) through our proprietary transportation network.
​​Including the YCs that handle other newspapers,
we have roughly 7,000 YCs nationwide that employ
about 60,000 staff members.

Osakaheadquarters
sales areaTokyo
headquarters
sales area

Headquarters
BranchesPlantsFukuokaheadquarters
sales area

SDGs

Environmental considerations and decarbonization
Since June 2020, The Yomiuri Shimbun has been participating in the SDG Media Compact, a U.N. initiative for callingthe world’s leading media organizations to work together toachieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs). We havealso been trying to solve various issues related to newspaper
sales such as by devising newspaper production, publication,and transportation methods that consider the environment anddecarbonization.
Solar panels at the printing plants
In the field of newspaper production and publication,
The Yomiuri Shimbun started using in August 2021 a solar
power generation system via a power supply service called thePPA (power purchase agreement) model at our Gunma Plant(Fujioka, Gunma Prefecture). About 500 kilowatt of green energy produced by the power-generating
equipment installed on the plant’s
roof is used to print newspapers, etc.
Gunma Plant, which implemented a solar power generation system

The Yomiuri No Mori (Yomiuri forest)and old newspaper collection
Since 2013, the Yomiuri Recycle Network (YRN), an
newspaper recycling organization run by The Yomiuri Shimbun, Yomiuri Centers (YC), and newspaper recyclers, has been

implementing the Yomiuri No Mori (Yomiuriforest) project to regenerate and nurture forests. In parallel, thisproject is also being launched by the Tokyo Rengo Yomiurikai in
Higashi-Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture; Sammu City, Chiba Prefecture; and Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
In April 2020, we also launched a closed loop system (Yomiuri eco-sharing) that recycles 100% of the resources domestically by directly selling newspapers collected from the residences of our readers
to domestic paper-making companies.
Environmentally-friendlier deliveries​In June 2019, Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings launched aco-transportation partnership with McDonald's Japan by loading ingredients of McDonald’s into trucks that deliver the newspapers. This is to optimize the transportation of both companies
and reduce environmental load by decreasing the number ofactive trucks.
In September 2020, our Osaka headquarters establisheda council with Kansai Electric Power Company, Iwatani Corporation, McDonald's Japan and Kyoto City to use electric bikes
for conducting business such as newspaper deliveries and sharebatteries with each other. This is to eliminate gas exhaustionand promote the usage of electric bikes which are environmentally friendly.

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