The Asahi Shimbun

The Asahi Shimbun, the world's second most circulated newspaper, with an average circulation of 6,622 (thousands) and 7.96 million newspapers for its daily edition, completes the top ten list of the world's most widely distributed newspapers.

The Asahi Shimbun is headquartered in Osaka and is still a privately held family business, with the founding Murayama and Ueno families controlling the majority of ownership and management.

Founded: 1879
Headquarters: Osaka, Japan
Average Circulation: 7,960,000
Website: https://www.asahi.com