The image of Japan in the “New York Times” in 1918

At the beginning of the 20th century, mainly the press media formed the image of Japan for the citizens of the United States of America. Moreover, it was quite a popular topic for discussions, with the help of which it was possible not only to specify certain features of the image of Japan in the United States, but also emphasize the significant elements of the American society. The press media of the large cities played an important role, but leading periodicals also facilitated the overall mood of the press and society. One of the undisputed leaders of the American newspapers was the New York Times. In 1918, the American press formed the image of a neighbouring state in the context of the following six areas or the most relevant topics for the US press: Japan's role in the future peace conference; Japanese influence in China; Relations between Japan and Russia; Anglo-Japanese Union; Former Germanic colonies; Japan’s economy.