Introduction

This is a survey of Japanese aviation, defence and aircraft scale modelling magazines. The main feature of Japanese aircraft magazines is the outstanding quality of the illustrations. Superb colour and b+w photographs and extremely detailed line and colour artwork appear in virtually all the magazines listed here. These images effortlessly transcend the language barrier, and make Japanese publications essential references for many modellers and enthusiasts.

All magazines are Japanese text only, unless otherwise stated.

For other nations, check our country by country listing. An alphabetical index of titles is also available, as is a list of useful magazine shops which deal with new or secondhand magazines.