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.
FAQ
What is the campaign content for Mainichi Digital?
If you subscribe to the Standard Plan by May 28, 2026, the monthly fee of 1,078 yen will be free for the first two months.
What has changed with the app's renewal?
A 'Digest' feature for reading summaries of important news and a 'My Custom' tab for following preferred articles have been added, making it more efficient to get information.
What happens after the free period ends?
From the third month onwards, the subscription will automatically renew at the regular monthly rate of 1,078 yen (tax included). You can cancel at any time.