Asahi Shimbun
Asahi Shimbun (朝日新聞 Asahi Shinbun) is a national leading newspaper in Japan. Though the circulation, which is 12,600,000 as of 2002, is behind that of Yomiuri Shinbun, the influence is considered greater. Its views are more liberal than those of the Yomiuri Shinbun.
The newpaper has an alliance with International Herald Tribune, publishing "International Herald Tribune/The Asahi Shimbun" as their English edition, a replacement of an old English edition.
Tensei Jingo (天声人語, Latin: Vox Populi, Vox Dei) is a prominent daily column featuring recent news and social issues.
See also: Japanese media
