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Yomiuri Shimbun

Japan·Japanese

The Yomiuri Shimbun is a major Japanese national newspaper and the world's largest daily newspaper by circulation. It maintains a conservative editorial stance, often supporting the Liberal Democratic Party and national security initiatives. The organization is actively involved in legal efforts to protect intellectual property rights against generative AI companies and participates in collaborative fact-checking initiatives.

Political Bias

Bias

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Center-Right

Funding

LowHi
Partial (5/10)

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Ownership & Funding
Ownership StructurePrivate Company
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Yomiuri Shimbun(This outlet)
Other holdings under Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings:
Funding ModelSubscription, Advertising
Funding TransparencyPartial Disclosure (5/10)
Top Funders / Donors
subscription60%
advertising40%
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Documented Incidents

The Yomiuri Shimbun is currently engaged in a high-profile lawsuit against the U.S.-based AI startup Perplexity, seeking approximately ¥2.1 billion in damages for the unauthorized use of its articles and images in generative AI search services.

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Date AddedMay 6, 2026
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