Price Adjustment for The Japan Times Alpha

The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hideki Ito) announces that it will raise the price of its weekly English-learning service, The Japan Times Alpha (hereinafter referred to as “Alpha”), beginning with the combined issue dated Jan. 1 and Jan. 8, 2027, to be published on Dec. 25, 2026.

The price increase comes in response to rising costs associated with providing and operating the service, particularly delivery and printing expenses.

We regret this necessity and appreciate your understanding. 

Price Revision Details

	New Price	Current Price
Retail price (including tax)	¥510	¥380
Base price (excluding tax)	¥464	¥345
Consumption tax (10%)	¥46	¥35

The new price will take effect with the combined issue dated Jan. 1 and Jan. 8, 2027 (published on Dec. 25, 2026).

Publication Details

• Publication frequency: Every Friday

• Size: Tabloid

• Number of pages: 20

The publication is complemented by dedicated digital learning content, including audio recordings of articles, Japanese translations and explanatory videos.

Subscriptions

Subscriptions can be arranged through Fujisan Magazine Service or Asahi Shimbun newspaper distributors.

https://www.fujisan.co.jp/product/1281679771/

The print edition of Alpha is delivered either by mail or through Asahi Shimbun newspaper distributors.

Individual copies are also available for purchase at participating bookstores.

The Japan Times Alpha Website

https://alpha.japantimes.co.jp/

Corporate Subscriptions

We offer subscription services for schools, companies and other organizations wishing to purchase multiple subscriptions. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your needs.

About The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd.

The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd. was established in July 2019 when the publishing division of The Japan Times, Ltd. became an independent company. Drawing on more than 50 years of experience in developing language-learning materials, the company aims to provide content and services that encourage a deeper approach to language learning, going beyond the acquisition of basic language skills.

The company’s core business includes publishing English-learning books such as Reading the World: An Introduction to News English, the weekly English-learning publication The Japan Times Alpha, and Japanese-language learning materials for non-native speakers. Its Genki series of elementary Japanese textbooks has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide and is widely used by learners of Japanese around the world.