THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
June 2, 2021 at 18:30 JST
An empty shopping street in Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 1 (Provided by a resident)
This popular tourist destination here on a remote southern island is reeling under a surge of novel coronavirus infections, forcing local officials to declare their own state of emergency. [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.
