The Asahi Shimbun
Newspaper
The Asahi Shimbun is one of the five largest newspapers in Japan. Founded in 1879, it is also one of the oldest newspapers in Japan and Asia, and is considered a newspaper of record for Japan. Wikipedia
Publisher: Asahi Shimbun Publishing
First issue date: January 25, 1879
Format: Blanket (54.6 cm x 40.65 cm)
Founder(s): Murayama Ryōhei; Ueno Riichi
Headquarters: Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan
Political alignment: Liberalism (Japanese); Social liberalism; Centre-left;