press club; kisha club
A press club operated by a government body or corporation, often criticized for restricting access to information and controlling coverage. The term is specific to Japan's media environment.
The kisha club system is criticized for leading to a monopoly on information.
He belongs to a press club.
Compound of 記者 (reporter) and クラブ (club), a calque of 'press club'. The term reflects the institutionalized press clubs unique to Japan.