THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
January 5, 2021 at 17:35 JST
Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura addresses prefectural employees in Osaka on Jan. 4, his first working day of the new year. (Chinami Tajika)
Authorities in three central and southern Japan prefectures ruled out calling on the government to declare a state of emergency for their jurisdictions even though they are continuing to grapple with high numbers of fresh COVID-19 cases. [Read More]
Visit this page for the latest news on Japan’s battle with the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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.
