Find top journalists in the Japan
Journalist Hunt connects with you thousands of journalists, reporters, columnists and other media professionals in the Japan. Explore one of the largest journalist databases in the Japan and start connecting with the right ones today. Try Journalist Hunt for free or subscribe to unlock premium data and features.
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Michelle Ye Hee Lee
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Tokyo Bureau Chief, The Washington Post
@WashingtonPost Tokyo/Seoul bureau chief, covering Japan & the Koreas. michelle.lee@washpost.com. Not here much anymore. Find me at: myhlee.bsky.social
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Mark Thompson
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Managing Editor, The Japan Times
Managing editor @japantimes. Accept no imitations. Opinions are mine, all mine.
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Chloe Liu
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News Desk Producer, CNN
I do news stuff @cnni / rts&likes≠endorsements /@butv10 raised
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Francis Tang
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Reporter, The Japan Times
英字新聞ジャパンタイムズ記者 | @japantimes reporter covering METI, MOJ & immigration. Ex @Reuters @dailyorange, alum @MaxwellSU @SyracuseU. DM for Signal/tips. Views my own.
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Gaurav Pokharel
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Senior Sub-Editor, OnlineKhabar
• Kathmandu-based Journalist • National Security • Defense • ✉️gauravpkh@gmail.com Bylines : @guardiannews @telegraph @TheQuint @online_khabar @CNNnews18
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Hans Greimel
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Asia Editor, Automotive News
Automotive News, Asia Editor. Co-Author of "Collision Course: Carlos Ghosn and Culture Wars that Upended an Auto Empire," by Harvard Business Review Press.
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Justin Chadwick
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Sports Journalist, Australian Associated Press (AAP)
Sports journalist with Australian Associated Press in Perth. Ross Lyon once called me Dr Chadfield. Views are my own.
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Philip Fong
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Staff Photojournalist, Agence France-Presse (AFP)
staff photojournalist @afpphoto
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David Sencil
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News Product Manager and Writer, Bitcoin News
@BTCTN media product manager and writer
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Yuko Takeo
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North Asia Economy and Government Editor, Bloomberg News
Economy/Government editor for Bloomberg @business in Tokyo 🇯🇵🇬🇧 🇩🇪🇪🇺Views my own, RTs not endorsements. ytakeo2@bloomberg.net
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Andy Sharp
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Opinion Editor, Nikkei Asia
Opinion editor @NikkeiAsia. Brit in Tokyo. No Pulitzers etc. DMs open. Tips and pitches to andrew.sharp@nex.nikkei.com 力愛不二.
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Journalist Hunt helps you get media attention by connecting you with over 200,000 journalists in one place. Stop pitching blindly, find the right journalists who care about your story, so you can land press mentions, build authority, and grow your business fast.
How to use Journalist Hunt
Journalist Hunt makes media outreach simple by providing access to over 200,000 verified journalists from around the world. Each profile comes with journalist type, role, beat, industry, outlet, location, recent articles and other data, which makes it easy for you to know who you’re pitching. Stop wasting countless hours of searching for the right journalists on the internet and access our database to find the right matches today.
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Select your niche, beat, industry, location, or media outlet. Our advanced filters help you zero in on the journalists most relevant to your story.
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Create custom lead lists of journalists that matches your niche. Export your list as a CSV or XLSX file with one click.
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We provide verified journalist emails, LinkedIn, and X profiles so you can easily start sending personalized pitches.
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Find top journalists in the Japan
Journalist Hunt connects with you thousands of journalists, reporters, columnists and other media professionals in the Japan. Explore one of the largest journalist databases in the Japan and start connecting with the right ones today. Try Journalist Hunt for free or subscribe to unlock premium data and features
GET STARTED FOR FREEFrequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists in Japan?
Use filters like beat, industry, journalist type, city or outlet to narrow your search and find journalists based in Japan who cover your topic.
Do you provide journalist email contacts in Japan?
Yes. Verified contact details (emails, LinkedIn, X) are available with a premium subscription. Free users can see profile information, but direct contact data is redacted.
Can I filter Japan journalists by city, region, or media outlet?
Absolutely. You can narrow your search to specific states, cities, or publications within Japan to target the right audience.
What information is displayed in a journalist’s profile from Japan?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry coverage, outlet(s), location, and recent articles, so you can assess their fit.
Can I export lists of journalists from Japan for campaigns?
Yes. Premium users can export Japan-based journalist lists into CSV or XLSX files to use directly in outreach.
How often are the journalist profiles in Japan updated?
We regularly refresh profiles to keep beats, locations, outlets, and contacts up to date and reliable.
Why use a country filter instead of just beat or journalist type?
The geographical context helps ensure your pitch lands with journalists in your target market — greater relevance = higher chance of response.
Can I subscribe just to export data for Japan journalists?
Yes. You can subscribe for a short term to export your targeted list for a campaign and cancel afterward.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. You can change or cancel your subscription anytime via your account settings, and retain access until the current billing period ends.