Facing declining physical subscriptions, the Kyoto Shinbun Newspaper is offering its printing machinery to zine makers, catering to the growing popularity of self-published DIY magazines in Japan.

As physical subscriptions fall, the Kyoto Shinbun Newspaper is offering an alternative use for its machinery - by lending it to zinemakers. Zines or self-published do-it-yourself magazines are enjoying growing popularity in Japan, with thousands flocking to one recent Tokyo zine fair.