THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
August 11, 2020 at 19:14 JST
Children try to ride out the intense heat wave with a bottle of cold water in Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, on Aug. 11. (Ryo Ikeda)
As the nation struggles to contain the novel coronavirus, sweltering summer heat is gripping the country, particularly in eastern Japan, adding to the plight of people wearing face masks. [Read More]
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Cooking experts, chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life.
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.
