Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
- International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.
- Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.
- Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.
- Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
Quick Glance: 100-year-old gingko trees at risk: Tokyo redevelopment project threatens felling
- Approved plan includes construction of skyscrapers and tree removal
- Historic sports venues to be demolished and rebuilt
- Over 100 gingko trees may be cut down
- Significant green area in Tokyo threatened by real estate development
Jobless young Chinese seek solace in temples, tale of failed scholar
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14895273
Ginza hostess takes Oita Upper House seat by narrow margin
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14892881
Group to connect those born via sperm, egg donor to their origins
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14883746
Actor, VTubers, chef among new Tokyo Tourism Ambassadors
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14852315
First Japanese ITUC president vows to help global workers
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14852317
Koike plans to pay all children in Tokyo 5,000 yen a month
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14807926
To coincide with her 59th birthday on Friday, the Empress has made public a document reflecting on her life in Japan’s Imperial family, among other matters ... Show more https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/imperial-family/20221209-75939/