Tokyo weekender
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Tokyo Weekender magazine is the oldest free English publication in Japan.
Founded in 1970 by Corky Alexander, the Weekender is published bi-monthly and is distributed in central Tokyo and via Fuji San, Japan's largest magazine subscription site.
veteran Millard "Corky" Alexander and was the first free English publication in Japan. After Corky passed away, the publication was taken over by his daughter and son-in-law before being relaunched by Caroline Pover, a former teacher from the UK. In 2008, Pover sold the magazine to Bulbous Cell Media Group, a Tokyo based media start-up.
The Weekender was initially printed on tabloid-sized newsprint, and gradually developed into a full color publication and is now also available online.
Archives of original issues
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Founded in 1970 by Corky Alexander, the Weekender is published bi-monthly and is distributed in central Tokyo and via Fuji San, Japan's largest magazine subscription site.
Early years
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veteran Millard "Corky" Alexander and was the first free English publication in Japan. After Corky passed away, the publication was taken over by his daughter and son-in-law before being relaunched by Caroline Pover, a former teacher from the UK. In 2008, Pover sold the magazine to Bulbous Cell Media Group, a Tokyo based media start-up.
The Weekender was initially printed on tabloid-sized newsprint, and gradually developed into a full color publication and is now also available online.
New Weekender
In 2008 Tokyo Weekender was bought by Bulbous Cell Media Group, a Tokyo-based media company. A new website and complete redesign was launched, and the magazine was changed from tabloid size newsprint to a glossy A4 magazine and increased page count and distribution.Content
As well as regular contributers Weekender is a general interest magazine, featuring up-coming events, opinion, Japanese business news, interviews with notable expats, society, travel, product reviews, restaurant and bar reviews, community news and announcements and a section featuring reprints of vintage articles.Columnists
- The longest-running contributor to the magazine is Bill Hersey. His weekly column on parties has been published for over 30 years.
- Other contributors have included Ian de Stains OBE, formerly of the British Chamber of CommerceChamber of commerceA chamber of commerce is a form of business network, e.g., a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community...
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Distribution
Tokyo Weekender is distributed to various embassies, hotels, restaurants and shops around central Tokyo and is also delivered to subscribers via Fuji San.Trivia
- Tokyo Weekender was featured on Japanese news channel NHK and NHK World when the publication celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2010.
External links
Online version- http://www.tokyoweekender.com/
Archives of original issues
- http://weekenderjapan.com/?p=887
Subscription
- http://www.fujisan.co.jp/product/1281692656/