A bill that would punish those who damage the Japanese national flag has passed the House of Representatives. Not only is ...

In response to complaints from female lawmakers in Japan about a shortage of women's restrooms, the House of Representatives ...

As objections mount from both ruling and opposition parties in Japan over the government's proposed revision to the Imperial ...

Five kittens born to a Pallas's cat at Kobe Animal Kingdom are growing healthily and are scheduled to go on public display in ...

Japan's tax revenue for fiscal 2025 ended March is expected to set a record high for the sixth straight year, exceeding 84 ...

A style of cooking that avoids using kitchen tools -- known as "canceled cooking" -- is spreading, especially among younger ...

The city of Kyoto said visitor numbers in 2025 hit a record 62.79 million, topping 60 million for the first time, while ...

When he wanted to give a gift to his father who sacrificed much to raise him as a single parent, Lee Geon Hui settled on an ...

Approximately 350,000 people in Japan between 15 to 64 are believed to have used cocaine, the largest estimate since the ...

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for July 2 to test your news knowledge. Ready ...

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones overnight into Thursday with the intense ...

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