''Nichigo Press'', established 1977, is

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's longest established

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Etymology

The word ''nichigo'' is a

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of the Japanese, 日豪（にちごう or nichi'gō）, which literally means "Japan-Australia".　

Distribution

Three editions are published monthly. ''Nichigo Press National Edition'' is distributed nationally, but mostly contains information specific to

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. ''Nichigo Press Queensland Edition'' and ''Nichigo Press Victoria Edition'' are distributed later in the month, are less comprehensive, and contain material specific to the north-eastern and south-eastern regions of Australia respectively. ''Nichigo Press'' is a free publication, and is financed by

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. Copies of all three editions are distributed through the Japanese Embassy in Australia, the Australian states' Consulates General of Japan, and various Japan-related businesses.

External links

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