Key Facts
• Tokuyama Public Opinion launched on September 7, 1946, post-WWII reconstruction era.
• Renamed Daily Shinshunan in 1985, expanding coverage to the entire Shunan region.
• Covers three cities: Shunan, Kudamatsu, and Hikari, post-Heisei mergers.
• Celebrated its 20,000th issue on September 12, 2025, marking 79 years of publication.
• 2020: Article on a bronze statue with a mask highlighted humanity during COVID-19.
• 2017: Investigative scoop on The Mall Shunan’s sale to Izumi after two months of research.
• 2024: Emotional first city council coverage by a new reporter, reflecting personal growth.
• Milestone issues include: 11,000th (1988), 12,000th (1992), 13,000th (1996), 14,000th (2000), 15,000th (2004), 16,000th (2009), 17,000th (2013), 18,000th (2017), 19,000th (2021).
Summary
Daily Shinshunan, originally Tokuyama Public Opinion, has been a cornerstone of regional journalism since 1946. Over 79 years, it evolved to cover Shunan, Kudamatsu, and Hikari, adapting to societal changes and challenges. Its 20,000th issue celebrates this legacy, highlighting memorable stories like a COVID-era article on a masked bronze statue, a 2017 investigative scoop on a mall sale, and a reporter’s emotional first city council coverage in 2024. These milestones reflect the paper’s commitment to documenting local history and fostering community connection.
