Advertise in Don Magazine

Support Don Magazine through advertising or sponsorship opportunities, and gain exposure to a dedicated and engaged creative audience.

Who You’ll Reach

Your ad reaches both international readers and Japan-based audiences interested in cross-cultural dialogue, independent art, and creative exchange.

We offer a range of advertising options designed to fit different budgets and levels of exposure. Whether you are looking for a small placement to introduce your brand or a more prominent position to maximize reach, we provide flexible solutions tailored to your goals. Don Magazine connects with a focused, engaged readership, and we work closely with advertisers to ensure placements align with both your price range and desired visibility.

Half Page

148mm x 210mm
¥8,000

A concise presence within the advertising section. Half-page ads are encountered in a focused context, allowing readers to take in the message clearly without competing with editorial content.

Full Page

297mm x 210mm
¥15,000

A full-page ad offers space and clarity within the advertising section. Readers engage with the page as a complete visual moment, giving your message time to register on its own terms.

Double Page
(full spread)

297mm x 420mm
¥29,000

A double-page spread creates a continuous visual field within the ad section. Seen in sequence with other ads, it commands attention through scale and uninterrupted presentation.

Inside Cover
(front/back)

297mm x 210mm
¥35,000

Positioned at the front or back of the magazine, the inside cover is one of the first pages readers encounter when opening the magazine, offering strong visibility and a sense of arrival.

Your Questions, Answered

  • Issue 14 - 2026.05.31

    Advertising deadlines generally align with our issue submission deadlines. However, we maintain flexibility when working with advertisers. If the submission deadline has passed and you are still interested in placing an ad, please contact us directly. If space remains available, we will do our best to accommodate your placement.

  • Yes. Advertising space can be reserved in advance, with final artwork submitted by the agreed deadline.

  • All advertisements appear together toward the back of the magazine. This keeps the editorial sequence uninterrupted while giving readers a clear, intentional space to engage with advertising as part of the publication. The only exceptions are inside cover ads.

  • Yes. Ads may be in English, Japanese, or a combination of both.

  • Yes. For an additional fee, we can design an ad on your behalf. We can also connect you with graphic designers we trust, allowing you to work directly with them to create an ad.

  • Don Magazine is printed in a limited run of 200 copies.

  • Definitely. We provide clear specifications, including bleed and safe-area guidelines, to ensure important information appears exactly as intended in print.

  • Don Magazine is distributed at Don Magazine events and select bookstores, including Loneliness Books (Tokyo) and The Dog and Lamp Post (Osaka), as well as within our wider community.

  • We reserve the right to decline advertisements that conflict with Don Magazine’s values or editorial direction.

  • Proofing availability depends on the production schedule and will be clarified during the advertising process.

  • Yes. Discounts are available for multiple insertions, such as placing ads across 2 or more issues.

  • We accept print-ready PDF files. Detailed specifications, including bleed and safe-area guidelines, are provided once advertising is confirmed.

Get in Touch

Interested in advertising with Don Magazine? Fill out the form and we can answer any questions about sizes, rates, and deadlines for upcoming issues

Advertising Flow

1 Get in touch
Complete and send the advertising contact form. This is the best time to ask questions or request any additional information.

2 Review and Sign the Agreement
Don Magazine will create and send you an advertising agreement. Please review the document carefully and click “Agree” to confirm.

3 Invoice and Payment
Once the agreement is signed, Don Magazine will issue an invoice. Payment must be completed within 14 days.

4 Create and Submit Your Advertisement
Prepare your advertisement following the formatting guidelines provided in the agreement, then email the finished file to Don Magazine.

5 Advertisement Placement
Once your materials are received, Don Magazine will place your advertisement in the selected issue.