In this article, we introduce a list of the top press release platforms in Japan.
There are many influential local press release platforms in Japan, making it important to carefully select the right platform.
| Platform | Media List Size | Key Features | Pricing (Single Release) | Monthly Plan Pricing | DR(ahrefs) | dofollow or nofollow |
| PR TIMES | 10,700+ | High Visibility | ¥33,000 | ¥88,000 | 91 | partially dollow |
| @Press | 12,000+ | Extensive media list, article/interview focus | ¥33,000 -¥65,780 | N/A | 81 | nofollow |
| ValuePress | 11,000+ | Unlimited Distribution | ¥33,000 | ¥38,500 – ¥77,000 | 78 | partially dollow |
| DreamNews | 7,000+ | Unlimited distribution, category selection | N/A | ¥16,500 | 74 | nofollow |
| Kyodo News PR Wire | 4,000+(Japan Only) | Domestic and international reach | ¥60,000 – ¥78,000 | ¥990,000 for a Year | 75 | dofollow |
| PressWalker | 600+ | Free Press Release | N/A | N/A | 66 | dofollow |
PR TIMES
Website: https://prtimes.jp
Key Features of PR TIMES:
- PR TIMES inc. (TYO:3922) is a public company listed on Tokyo Stock Market and also affiliate company of Vector Inc. (TYO: 6058), the Biggest PR Agency in Japan.
- Largest network with over 10,000 media outlets and 27,000 journalists.
- High visibility with over 89 million monthly page views.
- Utilized by over 83,000 companies.
Pricing of PR TIMES:
- Single release: ¥33,000 (tax included)
- Monthly plan: ¥88,000 (tax included)
For SEO:
- DR(ahrefs) of prtimes.jp is 91 (as of August 2024) and you can only get nofollow links through press releases, but you can get dofollow links from the company profile.
- There are cases where you can obtain dofollow links on the sites where your content is republished.
@Press
Website: https://www.atpress.ne.jp/
Key Features of @Press:
- @Press is offered by a public company called Socialwire Co.,Ltd.(TYO:3929), and also affiliate company of Geniee, Inc.(TYO:6562), the Ad Platform and Marketing SaaS company.
- Extensive media list with over 12,000 contacts.
- Partnerships with 230 media outlets.
- Focus on connecting articles and interviews.
Pricing of @Press:
- Single release: ¥33,000 – ¥65,780 (tax included)
For SEO:
- DR(ahrefs) of atpress.ne.jp is 81 (as of August 2024) and you can only get nofollow links through press releases.
- There are cases where you can obtain dofollow links on the sites where your content is republished.
ValuePress
Website: https://www.value-press.com/
Key Features of ValuePress:
- Media list includes over 10,000 contacts.
- Direct distribution to up to 1,000 journalists.
- Offers unlimited distribution plans and media contact services.
Pricing of ValuePress:
- Single release: ¥33,000 (tax included)
- Monthly plan: ¥38,500 – ¥77,000 (tax included)
For SEO:
- DR(ahrefs) of value-press.com is 78 (as of August 2024) and you can only get nofollow links through press releases, but you can get dofollow links from the company profile.
- There are cases where you can obtain dofollow links on the sites where your content is republished.
DreamNews
Website: https://www.dreamnews.jp/
Key Features of DreamNews:
- Media list with over 7,000 contacts.
- Unlimited distribution within selected categories.
- Partnerships with 36 media outlets.
Pricing of DreamNews:
- Monthly plan: ¥16,500 (tax included)
For SEO:
- DR(ahrefs) of dreamnews.jp is 74 (as of August 2024) and you can only get nofollow links through press releases.
- There are cases where you can obtain dofollow links on the sites where your content is republished.
Kyodo News PR Wire
Website: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/
Key Features of Kyodo News PR Wire:
- Operated by Kyodo News, a major news agency.
- Distribution to both domestic and international media.
- Access to 35,000 media outlets globally.
Pricing of Kyodo News PR Wire:
- Single release: ¥60,000 – ¥78,000 (tax included)
- Monthly plan: ¥990,000 for a Year (tax included)
For SEO:
- DR(ahrefs) of kyodonewsprwire.jp is 76 (as of August 2024) and you can get dofollow links through press releases and from the company profile.
- There are cases where you can obtain dofollow links on the sites where your content is republished.
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