THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
September 4, 2020 at 15:05 JST
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako listen to an explanation from Yoshiharu Otsuka, president of the Japanese Red Cross Society, and others at the Imperial Palace on May 20. (Provided by Imperial Household Agency)
Stuck at home because of the novel coronavirus, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are seeking new ways to reach out to the public to offer reassurances and encouragement. [Read More]
Stories about memories of cherry blossoms solicited from readers
Cooking experts, chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life.
A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry
A series on the death of a Japanese woman that sparked a debate about criminal justice policy in the United States
A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II
Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors.