Within the government, there are press clubs for each one of the 20 ministries which govern Japan. There are also press clubs established for each industrial sector. Approximately 83 of the 130 press clubs throughout Japan are centered in Tokyo. Press clubs require that news releases be submitted 48 hours prior to the official announcement date. Press club rules forbid a member from running a story before the release date.
Magazines There is a magazine for everyone in Japan.
From high fashion to high tech, the publishing industry caters to every audience, covering virtually all themes imaginable. According to the Japan Magazine Association, there are over 15,000 magazine titles published in Japan. The total magazine circulation is over 4.9 billion, indicating that the average Japanese reads about 32 magazines per year.