広報(こうほう)誌(し)

Composed of 広報(こうほう) (public relations, publicity) + 誌(し) (magazine, journal). Refers to newsletters or informational publications issued by municipalities, organizations, universities, or companies to distribute news and announcements to their constituents or members.

Common collocations

• 市(し)の広報(こうほう)誌(し): city newsletter
• 広報(こうほう)誌(し)を発行(はっこう)する: to publish a newsletter
• 広報(こうほう)誌(し)に掲載(けいさい)する: to publish in the newsletter
• 月刊(げっかん)広報(こうほう)誌(し): monthly newsletter

Usage

In Japan, every municipality publishes a 広報(こうほう)誌(し) that is delivered to all households. These typically contain information about local services, events, tax deadlines, disaster preparedness, and health programs. Many residents rely on them as a primary source of local government information.

Similar words

• 会報(かいほう): association newsletter (for members of a specific group)
• 社報(しゃほう): company newsletter (internal corporate publication)
• 回覧板(かいらんばん): neighborhood circular board (passed between houses)