First 2 Months Free! Mainichi Shimbun Digital's Standard Plan 'App Renewal' Campaign Begins
To commemorate the renewal of its news app, The Mainichi Newspapers is launching a campaign offering the first two months of its paid Standard Plan for free. The campaign runs until May 28, 2026, aiming to acquire new customers and promote usage.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 7, 2026 at 23:00
- 🔍 Collected: April 7, 2026 at 14:30
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 20, 2026 at 20:36 (318h 6m after Collected)
The Mainichi Newspapers' news distribution service, 'Mainichi Shimbun Digital,' will run an 'App Renewal' campaign from Tuesday, April 7, to Thursday, May 28, 2026.
## [Mainichi Shimbun Digital 'App Renewal' Campaign Overview]
Period: From 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to 5:00 PM on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Offer: Standard Plan '1-Month Auto-Renewal' → First 2 months free
Eligibility: Those who use the Standard Plan '1-Month Auto-Renewal' for the first time during the above period.
*Even if you have used either the Standard or Premium plan at a free or discounted price before, if it has been more than a year since you canceled, the first 2 months free will apply.
## [Main Points of the App Renewal]
- 'Digest': Delivers three 'Top Stories of the Day' selected by the editor-in-chief daily. Since articles are summarized with a brief overview and three key points, you can efficiently check the world's developments in a short time.
- 'For Me': Aggregates followed series, local news, and saved articles in the 'For Me' tab. You can scroll back through the past week in a timeline format, allowing you to catch up on news you missed over the weekend.
- 'Search': In addition to rankings and editor-recommended articles, you can delve deeper into topics of interest, from politics and economics to entertainment.
- 'Today's Articles': News is updated in real-time, 24/7. Information is organized and delivered according to the rhythm of 'morning, noon, evening, and night.'
- 'Morning and Evening Editions': Check a list of articles as they appear in the 'editorial layout' of the print editions, from the front page to the city news section. You can get a quick overview by scrolling vertically, ensuring you don't miss even small articles you want to read.
## [Main Services of the Standard Plan]
- Unlimited reading of all paid articles, including morning and evening edition articles.
- Unlimited reading of web-exclusive content such as features, series, and columns by reporters and experts.
- Unlimited reading of The Wall Street Journal (Japanese, English, and Chinese versions).
- Ability to read paid articles in newsletters delivered in the morning, noon, and evening, as well as various genre-specific email magazines.
- Save and memo functions for articles you want to read later or found interesting.