Wherever you are, stay on top of the news with Asahi Japan Watch, The Asahi Shimbun’s English-language e-paper viewed on the iPad, the iPhone or the iPod touch. AJW offers a value-added package of news, features and analysis presented in an attractive and easy-to-use format with many visual elements.
Asahi Japan Watch keeps you updated on developments in Japan’s business and political circles as well as cultural and lifestyle trends. Its coverage of Cool Japan-- anime and youth subculture phenomena--is second to none.
The package offers in-depth business and political coverage of East Asian affairs, especially China and the Korean Peninsula.
Get the app for Asahi Japan Watch today for free to stay on top of the news.
AJW (Asahi Japan Watch) offers stories under the following headings: News/Features, Business, Views, Cool Japan and Sports.
AJW provides an in-depth look at politics, business and culture to help readers grasp the implications of developments.
The News/Features category focuses on a wide range of Japanese political and social affairs. Its extensive coverage of China and the Korean Peninsula, especially politics, diplomatic maneuvering and analytical content, is without parallel.
The Business category follows business trends as well as macroeconomic developments, not only in Japan but also in China and the Korean Peninsula.
In the Cool Japan category, AJW focuses on cutting-edge sub-culture trends as well as the latest in the world of anime and manga. This section also offers info and tips on fun events and fun places to visit in Japan.
In the Sports section, look for features on sumo, baseball and profiles on outstanding athletes.
The AJW has an archive function that offers access to any story that has run?over the past month. With the monthly calendar, readers just tap a given date and all stories on that day will appear.
Given Japan's position in the world, this function should prove to be a very useful tool for readers seeking more background on particular news items.
