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Trusted, but Not Read: Japan’s Household Newspaper Subscriptions Hit Historic Low
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· November 8, 2026
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A recent survey in Japan found that home subscription rates to daily newspapers fell below 50% for the first time, even while newspapers ranked second for overall media trustworthiness.
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