Human Rights, Decentralization and the Kyushu National Museum Campaign

Chief editor Rokko Kikutake and the article criticizing the military for the failed rebellion on May 15, 1932. Although the military attempted to suppress anti-fascism articles, the Fukuoka Nichi-nichi Newspaper (forerunner of the Nishinippon Newspaper), unlike other dailies in Japan, ran the articles.

Based on our company philosophy "Our Kyushu - Taking the Initiative in Regional Development," the Nishinippon is unique in the Japanese press with its two major policies of "decentralization" and "human rights." With the goal of making Kyushu an even more attractive place in the 21st century, the company organized "Kyushu 21st Century Committee" in 1986, and has taken the initiative in efforts to construct the Kyushu National Museum.


Pamphlet Recommending the Construction of the Kyushu National Museum		 The Nishinippon: Taking the initiative in resolving the problems facing Kyushu today

The Nishinippon celebrates its 120th anniversary in 1997.
Our newspaper was born in Kyushu, developed with the people of Kyushu, and today is recognized as the daily which best represents the Kyushu and Yamaguchi regions.
In the Heisei Era, Kyushu is growing as an international exchange center for Asia, and the Nishinippon will continue to serve the people of Kyushu as they build new interconnections with the rest of Asia for the 21st century.


Kyushu 21st Century Committee

1996 Newspaper Association Award for the Nishinippon News Photo of Garuda Indonesia Airline Crash
On June 13th 1996, a Garuda Indonesia Airline's aircraft crashed and burst into flames after failing in take-off. The Nishinippon cameraman hurried to the scene to photograph the thick, billowing smoke, and our prompt report on the dangers of an airport located in a residential area was well received. The Newspaper Award is presented by Japan Newspaper Association every year for outstanding achievements in the fields of editing, management and technical skill.