Price Adjustment for The Japan Times Alpha

What happened: The Japan Times Publishing will raise the price of its weekly English-learning publication, The Japan Times Alpha, starting with the combined issue dated Jan. 1 and Jan. 8, 2027, published on Dec. 25, 2026. Key numbers: Retail price rises to ¥510 from ¥380 (base price ¥464 from ¥345, tax ¥46 from ¥35). Publication is weekly, tabloid, 20 pages. Why it matters: The company attributes the increase to rising costs of providing and operating the service, particularly delivery and printing expenses. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

The Japan Times Publishing will raise the price of its weekly English-learning publication, The Japan Times Alpha, starting with the combined issue dated Jan. 1 and Jan. 8, 2027, published on Dec. 25, 2026.

The company attributes the increase to rising costs of providing and operating the service, particularly delivery and printing expenses.