The Japanese-language newspaper Urajio Nippo and its era, 1917–1930. Part 1

The article is devoted to the study of the Japanese-language newspaper Urajio Nippo, published in Vladivostok from 1917 to 1930. The newspaper was founded by Izumi Renosuke and became the only periodical for the local diaspora during the revolutionary events and the Siberian expedition. The print run ranged from 180 to 442 copies and was funded by local entrepreneurs from the community. The newspaper covered the life of the Japanese diaspora, published news from Russia and Japan, as well as analytical materials on the political situation. Special attention was paid to the Siberian expedition, relations with the Far Eastern Republic, and the withdrawal of Japanese troops. The periodical served as a platform for shaping public opinion among local residents and organized large-scale community gatherings. The study examines the newspaper's connections with the Japanese military and intelligence services, and shows its role in the information confrontation and communication between the diaspora and the government during the complex period of revolutionary transformations in the Russian Far East.