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[To subscribers] The morning edition will be closed on September 11th (Monday)


On that day, delivery of all newspapers, including Nikkan Sports, will be suspended.

Except for January 2nd, only the morning edition will be closed.

Subject to change due to national elections, etc.


We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

What are newspaper holidays?

It is a day set in advance by the Japan Newspaper Publishers & Editors Association to suspend the publication of newspapers for the purpose of consolation and leave for newspaper production and newsagents. ​

Publishing holidays in 2023

January 2 (Mon)

Monday, February 13

Monday, March 13

Monday, April 17

Monday, May 15

Monday, June 12

Monday, July 10

Monday, August 14

Monday, September 11

Tuesday, October 10

Monday, November 13

Monday, December 11


*Subject to change due to national elections and other events.


┃The latest news on non-publishing days is Asahi Shimbun Digital!

Asahi Shimbun Digital, you can see the latest news and original features from your mobile phone, smartphone, or computer.

There is also a free membership plan.


The Asahi Shimbun Digital "Paper Viewer" publishes a page 1 "Extra on Holidays" (no deliveries).

To use it, you need to apply for the "Paper Viewer Course" for Asahi Shimbun subscribers, or the Asahi Shimbun Digital "Double Course" or "Premium Course". Please apply from the site below.


Asahi Shimbun Digital

Free registration here



┃Suspension of the evening paper

The evening edition is closed on Sundays, national holidays, compensatory holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays.



┃be (published every Saturday) ceased publication

The following are the non-publishing dates for 2023 (Reiwa 5).

(Schedule subject to change)


Saturday, April 29

Saturday, August 12

Saturday, August 19

Saturday, December 30

Saturday, January 6, 2024


*On non-publishing days, beTV will be incorporated into this paper and published.

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