Japan's Largest Newspaper Seeks Hardworking Reporter/Researcher

Date Posted	May 01, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	National/World News
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$40,000 to $45,000

Description:

The Yomiuri Shimbun is Japan’s largest daily newspaper with a circulation of over 5 million copies. We are headquartered in Tokyo and have over 25 international bureaus, three of which are in the United States: Washington DC, New York and Los Angeles. 

Website:http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/     Company Information: http://info.yomiuri.co.jp/english/index.html  English Language website: https://the-japan-news.com/

Qualifications: Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree. Background in US politics, international relations, foreign policy, economics, or journalism, is preferred. Attention to accuracy and the ability to multitask effectively under deadline is required. A strong work ethic paired with the facility to develop and maintain good sources as well as the ability to take direction well and work collaboratively with others is essential. Japanese language skills are preferred but not necessary. 

Description: Main duties include assisting our Washington-based Japanese correspondents by attending video-conferences, telephonic and in-person briefings and press conferences; tracking relevant news stories; arranging and conducting interviews; composing clear and concise memos on issues of interest; and covering various events, including those held by area think tanks and Congress. Additionally, given that 2026 will be a mid term election year, coverage of various campaign rallies and related events will also be an important part of the reporting duties. Rapid and precise transcription is also required. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to coverage of the campaign trail, White House, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Treasury, Commerce, USTR and FRB. Additionally, the selected candidate may also be required to work other news areas as situation warrants. This position has no byline or article-writing opportunities at this time. 

Applicants must be prepared to work occasional weekends and overtime once or twice during the week. Given the situation in Iran, there may be some more overtime than in previous news cycles. There will be some domestic travel opportunities. Compensation in addition to salary and overtime includes medical/dental benefits, as well as 401(k).

Application Procedure: Please email cover letter and resume. No phone calls, please. Applicants must reside in the Washington metropolitan area or have immediate plans to relocate. All applicants should be available for in-person interviews in downtown DC. 

Contact Information: Attn: Mr. Junya Hashimoto, Bureau Chief, Yomiuri Shimbun, Washington, D.C. 20045 (email) yomiurishimbun@yahoo.com