Former student of tsunami-hit school returns to serve as guide
October 19, 2021
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‘Nio’ guardian statues at Naha temple restored to former glory
October 22, 2021 NAHA—A pair of “Nio” Buddhist deity statues that stood guard at Enkakuji temple here from the 15th century until their destruction in World War II have been restored in a six-year project.University of Tokyo to set up 100 billion yen fund
October 22, 2021 The University of Tokyo is planning to establish a new fund worth 100 billion yen ($890 million) for far more flexible use, along with seeking to increase the female student enrollment, according to the school’s new president.
AUTHORS ALIVE!
Murakami adds voice to his work in reading with Yoko Ogawa
October 22, 2021 Editor’s Note: This article is part of a series on “Authors Alive!” book-reading and other events to mark the opening of the Waseda International House of Literature known as the Haruki Murakami Library.
Tokyo logs 36 new COVID-19 cases, down 26 from a week ago
October 21, 2021
Experts warn the resumption of nightlife could halt drop in cases
October 21, 2021
Japan’s Shionogi starts Phase II/III clinical trial for new COVID-19 vaccine
October 21, 2021
Hokkaido town’s plan to host nuke waste on ballot in mayoral race
October 21, 2021
Kishida mum on vote-buying scandal during Hiroshima trip
October 21, 2021
Survey: LDP support rises for LGBT bill, dual surnames
October 21, 2021
JR East estimate: Arakawa river flooding to affect 11 lines in Tokyo
October 21, 2021
Sony unit fined for Marco Polo Bridge Incident anniversary plan
October 19, 2021
Mailboxes with bigger drops aimed at online flea market users
October 19, 2021
Biden says United States would come to Taiwan’s defense
October 22, 2021
Struggling Chinese developer calls off $2.6 billion asset sale
October 21, 2021
6 missing, a day after ship capsizes off South Korea
October 21, 2021
Japanese vaccine using smaller dose than Pfizer, Moderna in trials
October 19, 2021
Study: More expert knowledge a hindrance to creative thinking
October 19, 2021
Distant galaxies spotted behind space dust by pure chance
October 18, 2021
Fuji TV, Crunchyroll to team for late-night anime slot
October 18, 2021
Publishers see TikTok as future way to appeal to young readers
October 14, 2021
Top gun artists to teach at Japan’s 1st manga dept to save high school
October 13, 2021
Thomas the Tank Engine parked at Kyoto museum until Jan. 10
October 22, 2021
Lisa’s Wanderings Around Japan/ Shirahamajinja: Earth-shaking spirits emanate where 3 tectonic plates meet
October 19, 2021
Boat and bonfire festival honoring poet Hakushu back in Fukuoka
October 14, 2021
Former student of tsunami-hit school returns to serve as guide
October 19, 2021
Maintenance, oysters expected to raise deficit at Olympic venues
October 13, 2021
JR East estimate: Arakawa river flooding to affect 11 lines in Tokyo
October 21, 2021
GOHAN LAB/ Fried tofu and greens simmered in broth: Dream ensemble offers mouthfuls of rich and healthy umami
October 20, 2021
ASAHI HAIKUIST NETWORK/ David McMurray
October 15, 2021
Library devoted to Japan novelist Murakami to open in Tokyo
September 23, 2021
Ostrich chicks 10 days old bump into each other taking baby steps
October 15, 2021
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Haruki Murakami and other writers read from books before selected audiences at the new Haruki Murakami Library.
The Asahi Shimbun aims “to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls” through its Gender Equality Declaration.
Let’s explore the Japanese capital from the viewpoint of wheelchair users and people with disabilities with Barry Joshua Grisdale.
