Chugoku Shimbun Provides Membership Platform 'Tarupo' to Hiroshima Economic Research Institute's Digital Media 'Hiroshima Economic Report Digital'

Chugoku Shimbun Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Naka-ku, Hiroshima City; President: Tetsuya Okahata) has started providing the system infrastructure of its regional co-creation platform 'Tarupo' to 'Hiroshima Economic Report Digital,' a digital media service launched on June 15, 2026, by Hiroshima Economic Research Institute Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Naka-ku, Hiroshima City; President: Shigeru Motoyama).

This partnership represents a system-level collaboration between independent local media organizations, each maintaining its own unique news-gathering network and editorial policy. By utilizing 'Tarupo's' core infrastructure functions, such as ID authentication and payments, the collaboration aims to provide a more seamless and convenient information-gathering environment for business owners and professionals operating in Hiroshima Prefecture.

■ Overview of the Project

Chugoku Shimbun's 'Tarupo' was adopted as the membership platform infrastructure for the 'Hiroshima Economic Report Digital' launched by Hiroshima Economic Research Institute on June 15.

This is a system integration and partnership between independent local media outlets without capital ties or group affiliation.

It provides a common authentication infrastructure and payment functions using 'Tarupo ID.' This marks the second adoption of the platform by a local business, following Hiroshima Toyopet.

■ Background and Goals of the Partnership

The 'Tarupo' platform provided by our company not only connects our internal services, such as news sites and apps, but also promotes 'platform collaboration' by offering packaged core infrastructure functions like ID authentication, payments, points, and data analysis to regional businesses and local governments, helping them solve issues and create new businesses.

On the other hand, Hiroshima Economic Research Institute founded 'Hiroshima Economic Information' in 1951. Since then, it has disseminated community-rooted business information for 75 years. As the company transitioned to an integrated operations system for print and digital media and newly launched its electronic edition as an 'action-changing media for regional business leaders,' it adopted 'Tarupo's' system infrastructure to improve user convenience and achieve rapid service construction.

■ Partnership Between Independent Media Outlets

This initiative is a partnership where 'Tarupo' handles the digital service infrastructure while Hiroshima Economic Research Institute maintains its independent media operations and editorial structure as before.

By using the common ID 'Tarupo ID,' users can smoothly access the unique content of 'Hiroshima Economic Report Digital' in addition to various services provided by Chugoku Shimbun.

*A paid subscription is required to use the premium features of 'Hiroshima Economic Report Digital.'

By integrating systems while leveraging their respective strengths, the two companies, both long-trusted in local Hiroshima, will deliver information that helps regional business leaders take their next steps, 'anytime and anywhere,' in a complex market.

■ Related Sites

- Hiroshima Economic Report Digital: https://hk-report.com/

- Tarupo Official Site: https://tarupo.jp/

■ Corporate Profile

Company Name: Chugoku Shimbun Co., Ltd.

Location: 7-1 Dobashi-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City 730-8677

Representative: Tetsuya Okahata, President

First Publication: May 5, 1892

Business Description: Publication of the daily newspaper 'Chugoku Shimbun,' operation of the news site 'Chugoku Shimbun Digital,' and hosting cultural and sports events to engage with the local community. Since March 2024, the company has operated the regional membership platform 'Tarupo' and the news app 'Mimimi' to revitalize the Chugoku region.

Corporate Website: https://chugoku-np.com/

■ Contact Details

Department: Chugoku Shimbun Media Development Bureau

E-mail: mediak2@chugoku-np.co.jp