When did The Asahi Shimbun begin publication in Osaka?
The Asahi Shimbun began publication in Osaka on the 25th of January 1879. It started as a small-print, four-page illustrated paper with an initial circulation of approximately 3,000 copies.
Questions about The Asahi Shimbun
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Who were the founding officers of The Asahi Shimbun and what roles did they hold?
Three founding officers led the staff: Kimura Noboru served as company president, Ueno Riichi acted as owner, and Tsuda Tei managed editing duties. These three individuals established the newspaper's initial operations at Minami-dōri, Edobori in Osaka.
What happened to The Asahi Shimbun during World War II regarding its editorial leadership?
On the 27th of December 1943, Murayama Ryōhei's son-in-law removed Ogata from Editor in Chief and relegated him to Vice President to hold absolute power. On the 5th of November 1945, the Asahi Shimbun president and senior executives resigned en masse to assume responsibility for compromising principles during the war.
Why was public trust in The Asahi Shimbun lowest among Japan's major dailies according to the Reuters Institute Digital Report 2018?
Public trust in the Asahi Shimbun was the lowest among Japan's major dailies at 5.35 compared to 5.68 for Sankei Shimbun due to strong criticism from political right groups in Japan. This low trust resulted from controversies such as the KY case and retracted testimonies about comfort women.
How did The Asahi Shimbun respond to the March 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster reporting controversy?
The newspaper demanded Kadota's publisher apologize before retracting the story in mid-September 2014 after facing intense criticism for slandering workers. Facing criticism from other media and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe government, president Tadakazu Kimura resigned to take responsibility while reporters responsible were punished.