The Japan Times ePaper Edition

Your trusted newspaper - just like print, now on your screen

The Japan Times Ltd · com.newspaperdirect.japantimes.android

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v7.1.251002 30.1 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.1.251002 (64290)
Updated: Jan 11, 2026 (9 months ago)
APK size: 30.1 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Feb 25, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 18 (4 sensitive)
Website: japantimes.co.jp
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

The Japan Times ePaper Edition is an app by The Japan Times Ltd in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 6.4.230531, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 18 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 7.1.250904. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v7.1.251002

General performance improvements • Bug fixes for a smoother experience • Minor updates to enhance stability

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Experience The Japan Times in its full print layout digitally! The ePaper edition is more than a replica of the day's newspaper — it's an enhanced version of Japan's oldest English-language news source. -Stay connected to trusted journalism -Read offline, anytime -Listen to articles via audio mode -Bookmark stories to revisit later -Flip through pages and zoom with ease -Share stories to social media -Translate stories into multiple languages -Use via smartphones, tablet devices and PCs Whether at home or on the go, enjoy the full Japan Times ePaper experience - digitally faithful and always accessible. Download now and take The Japan Times with you, wherever you are.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v6.4.230531. Since v7.1.250904 it requires Android 7.0+.

v7.1.251002 LATEST Jan 11, 2026 30.1 MB TRUSTED v7.1.250904 Oct 8, 2025 30.1 MB TRUSTED v6.4.230531 May 20, 2024 26.4 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jan 11, 2026.
Certificate issued to “PressReader” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jan 11, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jan 11, 2026
Signed byOU=Mobile, O=PressReader, L=Vancouver, ST=British Columbia, C=CA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)1F:9C:93:65:F5:E3:EB:38:11:A0:EC:AF:C8:EB:54:6C:15:67:A0:20
File MD5f509603ddf36b982bba02a091793f038
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (18)

The Japan Times ePaper Edition requests 18 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.newspaperdirect.japantimes.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

The Japan Times ePaper Edition APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of The Japan Times ePaper Edition for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 6.4.230531 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 6.4.230531 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is The Japan Times ePaper Edition free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is The Japan Times ePaper Edition APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is f509603ddf36b982bba02a091793f038.