THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
April 1, 2021 at 19:13 JST
Yasutoshi Nishimura, state minister in charge of economic revitalization, addresses a panel of experts on April 1 discussing whether pre-emergency measures are needed in certain areas to deal with surges in novel coronavirus infections. (Koichi Ueda)
A government task force on April 1 approved for the first time anti-COVID-19 pre-emergency measures that will extend over the Golden Week holidays in three prefectures. [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.
