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World-famous nature and adventure magazine in Japanese
National Geographic Japanese Edition
National Geographic Japanese Edition is the Japanese language edition of the world-renowned National Geographic magazine that was launched in 1888 in the United States. National Geographic magazine, now published 33 local-language editions, covers the "unknown facts of the earth" that relate to nature, adventure, history, global environment, science and culture. Its beautiful photography, shot by prominent photographers, and its in-depth stories are ardently supported by numerous readers around the world. The Japanese edition was launched in April 1995 and its subscribers cover a wide age group from small children to the senior generation.
- Core readership
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- People who enjoy science, travel and outdoor leisure
- Circulation
- 38,000
- First published
- April 1995
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Size
- Modified B5 (175 X 254 mm)
- Printing
- Rotogravure
- Sales method
- Annual subscription (direct mail delivery) and bookstore sales
- Website
- https://natgeo.nikkeibp.co.jp/
Subscriber Profile
From the reader profile survey (questionnaire mailing survey conducted in November 2010 by Nikkei BP Consulting)
Advertising Rates
| (Thousand yen) | ||||||
| SIZE UNIT | 1x | 3x | 6x | 12x | 18x | 24x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four-color 1 page | 1,020 | 1,000 | 980 | 960 | 940 | 900 |
| B&W 1 page | 740 | 730 | 710 | 700 | 680 | 660 |
Schedule
| Issue | Delivery date |
Order deadline |
Material deadline for digital format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2025 | Dec.30 | Nov.12 | Dec.3 |
| Feb. | Jan.30 | Dec.5 | Jan.2 |
| Mar. | Feb.28 | Jan.9 | Jan.31 |
| Apr. | Mar.30 | Feb.6 | Mar.3 |
| May | Apr.30 | Mar.12 | Apr.3 |
| Jun. | May 30 | Apr.9 | May 5 |
| Jul. | Jun.30 | May 13 | Jun.3 |
| Issue | Delivery date |
Order deadline |
Material deadline for digital format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. | Jul.30 | Jun.12 | Jul.3 |
| Sep. | Aug.30 | Jul.8 | Jul.30 |
| Oct. | Sep.30 | Aug.6 | Sep.2 |
| Nov. | Oct.30 | Sep.9 | Oct.2 |
| Dec. | Nov.30 | Oct.9 | Nov.3 |
| Jan. 2026 | Dec.30 | Nov.10 | Dec.2 |
Space Units
| Millimeters (W x H) | |
| Bleed full page | 175 x 254* |
|---|---|
| Bleed double-page spread | 350 x 254* |
*Ad material should be made in 181 x 260 mm or 356 x 260 mm size to avoid white lines at edges. Important elements, such as text, logotypes, symbol marks, and illustrations, that must not be trimmed should be within 5 mm of all register marks.
Specifications
Material Requirements
- Software application: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign (Mac only)
- Delivery: Via E-Mail or in CD/DVD
- Must be sent with low-resolution PDF and completed checksheet, which can be downloaded from
https://www.nikkeibp.co.jp/ad/en/specs/ - All Japanese fonts except for those specified in the checksheet must be outlined.
Translation
If you wish to translate your ad material into Japanese, please consult your nearest sales representative or any Nikkei BP office for our translation service.
Proofs
Advertising proofs are not provided for approval.