Musansha Shinbun

Musansha Shinbun was launched in Tokyo in 1925.^[1][2] The first issue appeared in September that year and was started as a biweekly publication.^[3] The paper published news based on a working class perspective.^[4] From January 1926 the frequency of Musansha Shinbun was switched to weekly,^[3] and it was later published six times per month.^[1][2] In 1928 its circulation was reported to be 35,000 copies.^[5]

Musansha Shinbun was subject to frequent bans during its lifetime.^[2] It ceased publication in August 1929 when it was banned.^[3] The paper was succeeded by Daini Musansha Shinbun (Japanese: Second Proletarian News).^[1][3]

• William De Lange (2023). A History of Japanese Journalism: State of Affairs and Affairs of State. Toyo Press. ISBN 978-94-92722-393.