Shukan Bunshun Digital

Shukan Bunshun Digital is the online subscription edition of the Japanese weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun, published by Bungeishunju Ltd. Its official subscription page lists early access to scoops before the print issue goes on sale, a three-year article archive, digital-only stories, serialized columns, reporter discussions and evidence videos, a members’ newsletter, and a digital magazine viewer. Some stories are marked free, while archive access and member-only material require a subscription. The page currently advertises a ¥300 first month for new monthly subscribers, followed by ¥2,200 per month, and also lists annual and three-year plans.

Key features

1. Digital subscription edition of the Japanese weekly magazine
2. Early scoops and a three-year back-article archive
3. Digital-only reporting, columns, and reporter video programs
4. Member newsletter and digital magazine viewer
5. Free sample stories plus paid monthly, annual, and three-year plans