The Japan Times

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The Japan Times Ltd · jp.co.japantimes.www

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v16.0 1.5 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v16.0 (16)
Updated: Oct 1, 2026 (7 days ago)
APK size: 1.5 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Mar 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 10 (2 sensitive)
Website: japantimes.co.jp
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

The Japan Times is an app by The Japan Times Ltd in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.0.9, the APK shrank from 37.2 MB to 1.5 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 10 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity and display over other apps. It asks for the same permissions as version 15.0.

What's new in v16.0

不具合を修正しパフォーマンスを改善しました。

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The Japan Times mobile app offers easy access to our daily news update on Japan, Asia and the world, commentary and in-depth features. Via the app, you can bookmark stories and receive notifications of breaking news and more. The app is free but non-subscribers will need to sign up for more access. Premium subscriptions offer unlimited access to our content. To current subscribers: Log in with your member ID and password to enjoy the full benefits of your plan. For more information about our digital subscription plans, please see our website: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sub/ For support, email us at [email protected]

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v1.0.9. Since v14.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v16.0 LATEST Oct 1, 2026 1.5 MB TRUSTED v15.0 Aug 31, 2026 1.5 MB TRUSTED v14.0 Aug 24, 2026 1.5 MB TRUSTED v1.0.9 May 30, 2024 37.2 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 1, 2026.
Certificate issued to “The Japan Times, Ltd.” 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 Oct 1, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 1, 2026
Signed byCN=Takeharu Tsutsumi, OU="The Japan Times, Ltd.", O="The Japan Times, Ltd.", L=Minato-ku, ST=Tokyo, C=JP
Signing certificate (SHA-1)EA:87:31:04:F0:4D:36:8A:90:AC:FE:A3:E5:AC:89:CC:FC:37:10:EF
File MD58950b4a51bb0b06b7930c0108130d763
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (10)

The Japan Times requests 10 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) jp.co.japantimes.www.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
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

The Japan Times APK: questions and answers

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

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 1.0.9 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 1.0.9 · 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 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 8950b4a51bb0b06b7930c0108130d763.