First 2 Months Free! Mainichi Shimbun Digital's Standard Plan 'App Renewal' Campaign Begins

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 <From the 3rd month onwards, auto-renews at the regular price of 1,078 yen (tax included)> 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.