An international group of journalists has released a report on the freedom of the press around the world, and Japan has been ranked since last year as "the growing influence of large corporations is urging the media to self-censor." It was 71st place, down four.


On the other hand, Russia, which is invading Ukraine for military purposes, has been accused of "completely controlling news and information by conducting extensive censorship."

Reporters Without Borders, based in Paris, France, publishes an annual analysis of the freedom of the press around the world, and on the 3rd released a report on 180 countries and territories.



According to it, Norway had the highest degree of freedom for the sixth consecutive year, and North Korea had the lowest degree of freedom.



Like South Korea and Australia, Japan has dropped four places from last year to 71st place, saying that "the growing influence of large corporations is urging the media to self-censor."



On the other hand, Russia, which has tightened media restrictions since the military invasion of Ukraine, was ranked 155th, down five places from last year.



"Reporters Without Borders" has accused Russia of "having complete control over news and information, including extensive censorship."



In addition, the report warns that biased coverage and the spread of disinformation through social media are deepening the division of society in each country.