Afifi, Subhan (2004) Sistem Media Massa Jepang : antara Kebebasan dan Tradisi. Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi , 2 (2). pp. 134-149. ISSN ISSN 1693-3029
Abstract
Japan is advancing country that implies an unique strategy to reach its progress. "Eastern ethics and western values" is a term to the strategy of Japan modernization. Actually this contradiction can be found in others fields of life. Politically Japan implies not only democratic system but also imperial tradition. Culturally, liberal and Asian tradition is mixed in daily life. the contradiction is also can be found in Japan's mass media system. On one hand, freedom of the press is recognized by constitution. On the other hand tradition and the value of the culture influence the mass media. The media life is very dynamic an commercialized, but its system is very close with various interests. This article analyzes the mass media system of Japan and shows the relations of sub system that build the system, such as : media industries, mass media and ethics, media workers, and the relationship between mass media and government.
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