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published mainly in

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. The company is based in

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.　The newspaper is dominant in its region, with a market penetration approaching 54 percent of Akita Prefecture households.

History

''The Ugo Shimbun'' was established on March 28, 1873, in Akita and was founded by its editor, Ryochi Karino. In August, the newspaper changed its name to ''Kaji Shimbun''. From October 2008, the evening edition was discontinued.

Sakigake Group affiliate companies

* Akita Broadcasting System (10%) * Akita Television (6.41%) * FM Akita (24.66%)

References

1873 establishments in Japan Japanese-language newspapers Daily newspapers published in Japan Mass media in Akita (city) {{japan-newspaper-stub