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Japanese newspaper subscriptions fall below 50% for first time
Original: The newspaper subscription rate in Japan fell below 50% for the first time, a survey has found, as more people get their
A new survey shows the newspaper subscription rate in Japan has dropped below 50% for the first time, as households increasingly turn to television and the internet for news. The milestone marks a historic shift in the country's media habits, where print newspapers have long held exceptionally high household penetration and remained a central part of Japanese daily life and journalism.
Why now: The statistic marks an unprecedented symbolic turning point for Japan's traditionally strong print media culture.
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