Asahi Shimbun Newspaper to Undergo Renewal in April with New Projects

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When will the Asahi Shimbun newspaper undergo its renewal and what is the effective date?

A: The Asahi Shimbun newspaper will undergo a renewal with new projects effective April 1st, impacting both its morning and evening editions.

Q: What kind of new projects will be featured in the renewed morning edition?

A: The renewed morning edition will introduce new projects that leverage the Asahi Shimbun's global and domestic reporting networks, including a 'GLOBAL HEALTH' section and 'Exploring the 47 Prefectures through Data'.

Q: How will the 'be' supplement be integrated into the new Asahi Shimbun format?

A: The 'be' supplement, which was previously a separate Saturday insert, will now be integrated directly into the morning edition of the renewed Asahi Shimbun.

Q: What are some examples of the new content being added to the morning edition?

A: New content in the morning edition will include Natsuo Kirino's serialized novel 'Rakuen' (Paradise) and a collaborative project with readers called 'Reader and Reporter be Meeting'.

Q: What is the purpose of the 'GLOBAL HEALTH' section launching in the morning edition?

A: The 'GLOBAL HEALTH' section, launching on the third Thursday of every month, aims to delve into global health issues by reporting from the front lines on topics like infectious diseases and climate change's health impacts.