Japan

1. The Japan Times
Website: www.japantimes.co.jp

Owner: The Japan Times, Ltd.
Founded: 1897
Circulation: Approximately 50,000 (print) and significant online readership

2. NHK World
Website: www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/

Owner: NHK (Nippon Hoso Kyokai)
Founded: 1953 (as NHK, with English services starting later)
Circulation: Global audience, millions of viewers online and via broadcast

3. Kyodo News
Website: english.kyodonews.net

Owner: Kyodo News
Founded: 1945
Circulation: Provides news to various media outlets, significant online presence