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Universal Studios Japan seeks to lease land from Osaka for expansion plans The Mainichi English 01/09 10:00

Japan gov't seeks major budget hike for immigration control, Japanese language measures The Mainichi English 01/09 09:56

Japan's Kanda reelected as ADB chief with unanimous support The Mainichi English 01/09 09:42

Eruption of Sinabung volcano on Indonesia's Sumatra island prompts higher alert The Mainichi English 01/09 09:30

Editorial: Japan's disaster responses can no longer be left to municipalities alone The Mainichi English 01/09 09:25

Toyohiro Akiyama, 1st Japanese to go to space, dies at 84 The Mainichi English 01/09 09:02

Japan OKs use of 600 bil. yen in emergency funds for gasoline subsidies The Mainichi English 01/09 08:30

Hokkaido and Osaka prefs agree to cooperate toward secondary capital status The Mainichi English 01/09 08:11

Baseball: Suzuki blasts 24th homer among 3 hits as Cubs rout Brewers The Mainichi English 01/09 07:45

UN spotlights nuclear weapon states' refusal to ratify test ban treaty at divisive time The Mainichi English 01/09 07:30

New 30-kph speed limit takes effect on Japan's residential roads The Mainichi English 01/09 07:22

Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming Himalayas The Mainichi English 01/09 06:30

Japan survey shows lack of toilet access tops disaster concerns The Mainichi English 01/09 06:28

Japan 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.0%, highest since Oct. 1996 The Mainichi English 01/09 05:55

NPB set to introduce PitchCom communication system next season The Mainichi English 01/09 05:30

'Everyone is having a hard time': Kumamoto quake evacuees face ongoing struggle The Mainichi English 01/09 05:20

Japan's capital spending in April-June rises 1.6% on year The Mainichi English 01/09 05:05

The Mainichi News Quiz: Someone's left what on the side of a mountain road in Japan? The Mainichi English 01/09 05:00

News in Easy English: Indonesian man works on crab boat in Fukui The Mainichi English 01/09 04:33

Visitors to Kumamoto Castle after quake reopening half level of year before The Mainichi English 01/09 04:30

Japan plans major curriculum shift reflecting AI's growing impact The Mainichi English 01/09 04:24

Japan, US finance chiefs hold talks amid yen's stubborn weakness The Mainichi English 01/09 03:30

Tokyo stocks open mixed on renewed Middle East tensions, energy gains The Mainichi English 01/09 03:13

Basketball: Hachimura leads Japan to big win over Qatar in Tokyo The Mainichi English 01/09 03:00

Putin proposes permanent Russia-China visa-free program in talks with Xi The Mainichi English 01/09 02:00

Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international soccer with World Cup title and 125 goals The Mainichi English 01/09 01:30

G20 finance chiefs begin 2-day meeting amid Iran war strains The Mainichi English 01/09 01:00

Carrying on their legacy: Granddaughter's quest to document double A-bomb survivors The Mainichi English 01/09 00:00

Uber Japan to add Nissan's new Elgrand van to premium service The Mainichi English 01/09 00:00

Esports helping disabled people enter Japan's workforce The Mainichi English 01/09 00:00

Haiku in English: Sept. 1, 2026 The Mainichi English 31/08 23:00

Japan urges Nepal to step up search for 5 nationals missing after floods The Mainichi English 31/08 15:00

Japan's oldest person, 115-year-old woman from Nara Prefecture, dies The Mainichi English 31/08 14:47

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for cars The Mainichi English 31/08 14:00

OPINION: Japan must stay firm on Russia pressure, step up Ukraine support The Mainichi English 31/08 12:30

Japan's Defense Ministry requests 8.89 tril. yen budget for FY 2027 The Mainichi English 31/08 12:00

Farmers dejected after floods submerge crops, equipment in Japan's Fukui Pref. The Mainichi English 31/08 11:34

Rescue efforts intensify after Nepal-Tibet flooding as deaths climb past 900 The Mainichi English 31/08 11:30

Japan's migrant worker halt and baffling bread dumps: Our 5 most-read stories from last week The Mainichi English 31/08 11:00

Japan FY 2027 budget requests to hit new high of about 143 tril. yen The Mainichi English 31/08 10:54

Editorial: Protecting Japan's Imperial Family must not come at the cost of free speech The Mainichi English 31/08 10:50

Large fire spreads in central Japan shopping district near Ise Jingu shrine The Mainichi English 31/08 10:33

Bessent heads to the G20 to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties The Mainichi English 31/08 10:30

Sumo: Aonishiki vows to keep pushing for yokozuna after ozeki return The Mainichi English 31/08 10:00

3 killed, 3 injured in head-on crash between car and truck in Japan's Shiga Pref. The Mainichi English 31/08 09:43

Japan to buy back 210,000 tons of emergency rice to prevent price collapse The Mainichi English 31/08 09:30

Easy Japanese news in translation: 97th Intercity Baseball Tournament starts in Tokyo The Mainichi English 31/08 09:00

Seoul court sentences Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to 2 years in prison The Mainichi English 31/08 09:00

US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz in first military action in weeks The Mainichi English 31/08 08:30

Japan gov't eyes Hitachiomiya as survey site for nuclear waste disposal The Mainichi English 31/08 08:16

Baseball: Okamoto hits 28th homer as Blue Jays rout Mariners The Mainichi English 31/08 07:45

35% of unmarried youth in Japan say they do not plan to marry: survey The Mainichi English 31/08 06:50

Fake data may activate Japan's emergency alert: expert The Mainichi English 31/08 05:30

Japan centrist opposition alliance may break up as members eye departure The Mainichi English 31/08 04:30

Japan July output nearly flat, chip-linked output helps gains The Mainichi English 31/08 03:30

Heavy rain-related evacuation, safety advisories lifted in central Japan The Mainichi English 31/08 03:17

Dollar trades in 160 yen zone in Tokyo after Fed chief's hawkish speech The Mainichi English 31/08 03:00

Icelandic voters reject a proposal to restart negotiations to join the European Union The Mainichi English 31/08 02:30

Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change The Mainichi English 31/08 01:30

Visitor's belongings emit smoke at Tokyo Disneyland, none hurt The Mainichi English 31/08 00:46

Countries gear up to create lunar standard time amid global race on Moon The Mainichi English 31/08 00:30

Japan's minimum wage race heats up as businesses feel the strain The Mainichi English 31/08 00:00

New 260-meter tower planned at Shinjuku Station as redevelopment advances The Mainichi English 31/08 00:00

Japan debuts AI system enabling simulated talks with A-bomb survivors The Mainichi English 31/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 31, 2026 The Mainichi English 30/08 23:00

Cat stationmaster gives hope to struggling Japan railway to draw visitors The Mainichi English 30/08 15:30

OPINION: Consumption tax should not be cut, could trigger Japan gov't bond downgrade The Mainichi English 30/08 13:00

Sumo: Onosato focuses on Autumn meet after injury-hampered summer tour The Mainichi English 30/08 12:30

Japan transport ship Kunisaki leaves for firefighting in Indonesia The Mainichi English 30/08 12:00

10 briefly trapped inside ride in Legoland theme park The Mainichi English 30/08 11:30

Japan destroyer returns home, equipped with Tomahawk missile capability The Mainichi English 30/08 11:00

Plushies spending nights at Japan museums gain traction The Mainichi English 30/08 10:00

Baseball: Suzuki 3-for-5 with 23rd homer as Cubs demolish Reds 17-5 The Mainichi English 30/08 09:30

Asian Games: Japanese coaches build bridges through sport The Mainichi English 30/08 09:00

Taliban foreign minister seeks to normalize ties with US The Mainichi English 30/08 08:30

N. Korea replaces defense minister in military reshuffle: official media The Mainichi English 30/08 08:00

Ohtani still not 100 percent, will not pitch on Sunday The Mainichi English 30/08 07:00

From 'Kasai' to 'Kitty,' Japanese-style 'sparkling' names gaining popularity overseas The Mainichi English 30/08 06:00

Japan city to try avatar robots to help students struggling to attend school The Mainichi English 30/08 06:00

Polar bear chills out with icy treats at western Japan zoo The Mainichi English 30/08 05:00

Japan manufacturers to form consortium to develop AI for factory robots The Mainichi English 30/08 04:00

Japan emperor sends condolence message over death of Norway's king The Mainichi English 30/08 03:00

Retro Japan: Welfare facility in Tokyo marks century of beauty and strength The Mainichi English 30/08 02:00

Japan's foreign hiring halt intensifies rural-urban competition for restaurant workers The Mainichi English 30/08 02:00

Special heavy rain warning issued for areas in Fukui, central Japan The Mainichi English 30/08 01:50

Missing in Nepal-China floods surges to nearly 3,000, over 680 dead The Mainichi English 30/08 01:30

Japan's largest opposition party in lower house faces possible split The Mainichi English 30/08 01:00

3 students confirmed dead after being swept out to sea off southwestern Japan The Mainichi English 30/08 00:04

Bill Emmott: Japan should start preparing for a post-Putin opportunity The Mainichi English 29/08 19:00

Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect The Mainichi English 29/08 13:00

Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevated The Mainichi English 29/08 12:00

Treasury Secretary Bessent warns unstable yen could lead to higher US interest rates The Mainichi English 29/08 11:19

Russian drones batter Ukraine's Kyiv region, hitting apartments and warehouses for a second day The Mainichi English 29/08 11:00

Japanese doll Licca-chan returns to US after 40 yrs, adults targeted The Mainichi English 29/08 10:00

Baseball: Okamoto hits 27th homer, gets 3 RBIs as Blue Jays rout Mariners The Mainichi English 29/08 09:14

Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected The Mainichi English 29/08 09:00

Japan births rise 0.8% in Jan.-June, 1st increase in 11 years The Mainichi English 29/08 08:00

Japan comedy duo Sandwichman's Date takes break after stroke diagnosis The Mainichi English 29/08 07:30

Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves The Mainichi English 29/08 07:00

Tennis: Nishikori beaten by Japan compatriot Sakamoto in US Open q'fying The Mainichi English 29/08 06:21

Prefectures in Japan's Chugoku region look to curb rampant customer harassment The Mainichi English 29/08 06:00

Japan police warn cyclists after tourists near Mt. Fuji follow car routes onto expressways The Mainichi English 29/08 06:00

CDPJ drops plan to take part in 3-way merger with Japan main opposition The Mainichi English 29/08 05:32

Japan spent record 15.4 tril. yen in July-Aug. to stem yen's slide The Mainichi English 29/08 05:00

The Mainichi News Quiz: What enrollment shift happened with Japan 1st-year high schoolers? The Mainichi English 29/08 05:00

Six months on, the Iran war has changed the Middle East, but not in the way its architects had hoped The Mainichi English 29/08 04:00

News in Easy English: New 'wobbly' beer glass helps people drink water The Mainichi English 29/08 04:00

Yen down to pre-intervention level of 160 per dollar after Fed chair speech The Mainichi English 29/08 03:46

Underground missile shelter to be built near Tokyo Station The Mainichi English 29/08 03:24

Rescuers retrieve flood survivors caked in mud as death toll in Nepal-China border disaster climbs The Mainichi English 29/08 03:19

Japan to introduce new '060' mobile prefix as demand for multiple phones grows The Mainichi English 29/08 02:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 29, 2026 The Mainichi English 28/08 23:00

Sumo: Worries linger for Yoshinofuji after Kumamoto home destroyed The Mainichi English 28/08 12:30

JAL to introduce aircraft-washing robot at airport near Tokyo The Mainichi English 28/08 11:30

Tokyo stocks rise on tech gains after U.S. earnings, Fed speech awaited The Mainichi English 28/08 11:00

Japan police to expand wearable camera use nationwide in FY 2027 The Mainichi English 28/08 10:30

Tokyo's MPD issues warning after 1 mil. yen stolen from woman following fake police calls The Mainichi English 28/08 10:12

S. Korea, US, Japan to hold trilateral military exercise next month The Mainichi English 28/08 09:30

Record rain floods 20 rivers in Japan's Ishikawa, Toyama prefs, triggers landslides The Mainichi English 28/08 09:21

Easy Japanese news in translation: Locals help move Hirosaki Castle keep The Mainichi English 28/08 09:00

US to prioritize economic pressure on Iran at G20 finance meeting The Mainichi English 28/08 08:30

Yokohama mayor to step down amid claims over bullying subordinates The Mainichi English 28/08 07:49

Japan police planning foreign intelligence bureau amid gov't push The Mainichi English 28/08 07:40

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States The Mainichi English 28/08 07:30

Univ. of Idaho opens Hiroshima campus with course set to foster semiconductor talent The Mainichi English 28/08 06:59

Indonesian crew member helps keep crab fishing industry afloat in Japan's Fukui Pref. The Mainichi English 28/08 06:59

What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet The Mainichi English 28/08 06:30

Baseball: Yamamoto solid, but charged with loss as Braves sweep Dodgers The Mainichi English 28/08 06:00

Editorial: Sustained support is essential 1 month after Kumamoto earthquake The Mainichi English 28/08 05:31

Japan to expand defense equipment aid to 12 nations amid China concerns The Mainichi English 28/08 05:30

Over 2,000 remain in shelters 1 month after Kumamoto quake The Mainichi English 28/08 05:05

Hokkaido Univ. student dies after being splashed with hydrofluoric acid The Mainichi English 28/08 05:02

Japan PM sends condolence message to China's Xi over flash flood The Mainichi English 28/08 04:30

Japan's July jobless rate falls to 2.4%, 1st improvement in 3 months The Mainichi English 28/08 04:07

Philippines' Muslim autonomous region chief calls for peaceful election The Mainichi English 28/08 03:30

Japan university helps Bhutan fight gastric cancer The Mainichi English 28/08 03:00

Japanese chipmaker Kioxia, Sandisk to spend 5 tril. yen to boost output The Mainichi English 28/08 02:30

Japan to launch travel subsidy program for Kyushu to aid quake recovery The Mainichi English 28/08 02:00

2 Chilean men arrested over theft of watches worth 200 mil. yen in Tokyo The Mainichi English 28/08 01:30

Japan keeps view on economy for Aug., cautions about quake, rain impact The Mainichi English 28/08 01:00

Stateless refugee to hold rare solo exhibition in Tokyo featuring Tibetan art The Mainichi English 28/08 00:00

Authorities baffled by loaves of bread appearing on mountain road in Japan's Tottori Pref. The Mainichi English 28/08 00:00

Japan's left-leaning parties face crossroads as postwar narrative fades The Mainichi English 28/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 28, 2026 The Mainichi English 27/08 23:00

Kyushu Shinkansen services to be fully resumed on Sept. 18 after quake The Mainichi English 27/08 14:00

Sumo: Stablemaster casts doubt on yokozuna Hoshoryu's Autumn participation The Mainichi English 27/08 13:30

Sumo: Former Japan U-20 rugby talent finds pastures new in ancient sport The Mainichi English 27/08 13:00

Campaigning begins for Okinawa governor race, a key test for Japan PM The Mainichi English 27/08 12:26

Tokyo Toy Show kicks off with nostalgic, new products for all generations The Mainichi English 27/08 12:00

Rescue efforts underway after flash flood in Nepal kills over 160 The Mainichi English 27/08 11:30

One Tech Tip: How to keep your child's tablets, laptops from becoming distractions from schoolwork The Mainichi English 27/08 10:30

Tennis: Nishikori wins in straight sets to close in on US Open main draw The Mainichi English 27/08 09:30

Baseball: Sasaki gets no decision, sent to injured list with blister The Mainichi English 27/08 09:04

Editorial: Heed children's calls for help as suicides rise in Japan near summer's end The Mainichi English 27/08 08:47

2 die in water accidents at beaches in Japan's Shizuoka Pref. after swimming season ends The Mainichi English 27/08 08:47

Trump says the US doesn't need Canada. The economy says otherwise The Mainichi English 27/08 08:30

USS Abraham Lincoln will stop in Thailand on its way home from lengthy deployment in Middle East The Mainichi English 27/08 07:30

Special heavy rain warning issued for areas in Ishikawa, Toyama pref. The Mainichi English 27/08 07:23

Japan survey shows shift from public to private high schools after tuition-free policy The Mainichi English 27/08 06:51

Japan's emperor, empress to visit quake-hit Kumamoto in late September The Mainichi English 27/08 06:30

BOJ deputy chief calls for more rate hikes on inflation risks The Mainichi English 27/08 05:54

Tokyo gov't to raise private junior high tuition subsidy to 120,000 yen The Mainichi English 27/08 05:44

Tokyo stocks mixed on Nvidia's robust earnings, profit-taking The Mainichi English 27/08 05:42

Japan's 'polka dot queen,' avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 The Mainichi English 27/08 05:38

The Mainichi News Quiz: What's the point of a wobbly beer glass? The Mainichi English 27/08 05:00

German cargo jet makes emergency landing at Narita airport, no injuries The Mainichi English 27/08 04:20

News in Easy English: 3 high school students save children in pond in Fukuoka Pref. The Mainichi English 27/08 04:00

US says China hackers broke into NASA, Fed, many other key agencies The Mainichi English 27/08 03:30

Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump's life The Mainichi English 27/08 02:15

Justice Ministry to double immigration-related budget for FY 2027 The Mainichi English 27/08 02:00

Strong AI chip demand fuels Nvidia's Q2 results well beyond Wall Street's expectations The Mainichi English 27/08 01:45

ICC chief vows to resist US pressure after sanctions The Mainichi English 27/08 01:30

Special heavy rain warning issued for areas in Ishikawa, Toyama pref. The Mainichi English 27/08 00:48

At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China The Mainichi English 27/08 00:27

Viral therapy for esophageal cancer launched in Japan in world first The Mainichi English 27/08 00:00

Residents' close ties sped up restoration work at flooded condo building in Japan's Chiba The Mainichi English 27/08 00:00

More Japan hotels offer sleep tourism experiences to promote better sleep The Mainichi English 27/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 27, 2026 The Mainichi English 26/08 23:00

Japan reveals plan to enhance energy supply structure amid Mideast conflict The Mainichi English 26/08 13:30

France, Saudi Arabia agree to build 'Dragon Ball' theme park near Paris The Mainichi English 26/08 12:30

Japan, Australia, Indonesia agree to promote defense cooperation The Mainichi English 26/08 12:00

Sumo: Aonishiki trains around pain ahead of ozeki return The Mainichi English 26/08 11:43

Asian Games: Common area, fitness facilities readied for athletes The Mainichi English 26/08 11:30

Japan marks record 10th 'cruelly hot' day as Fukuoka temp reaches 40 C for 1st time The Mainichi English 26/08 10:47

Baseball: Ohtani locked in close MVP race with Cubs' emerging superstar The Mainichi English 26/08 10:30

Tokyo stocks rise on dip-buying in tech, ahead of Nvidia earnings The Mainichi English 26/08 10:04

Rare blue frog found by 5th grader goes on display in Japan's Sendai The Mainichi English 26/08 10:01

Japan nuclear plants given extension to build antiterrorism facilities The Mainichi English 26/08 09:30

Editorial: Revision of Japan's Constitution must not be driven by political calculations The Mainichi English 26/08 09:24

Easy Japanese news in translation: 'Vivant' drama fans flock to Gifu Prefectural Gov't office The Mainichi English 26/08 09:00

BOJ head to skip US Fed's Jackson Hole gathering due to scheduling The Mainichi English 26/08 08:30

Tennis: Nishikori beats Ofner in US Open qualifying 1st round The Mainichi English 26/08 08:00

United to launch direct flights connecting US with Japan's Okinawa, Osaka The Mainichi English 26/08 07:30

Fukuoka city workers report psychological distress from interactions with assembly members The Mainichi English 26/08 07:14

No tsunami impact on Japan following major volcanic eruption in Vanuatu The Mainichi English 26/08 07:00

Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China The Mainichi English 26/08 06:30

Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.' Canadians balk at the idea The Mainichi English 26/08 06:08

Honda mulls building new assembly plant in US to boost hybrid production The Mainichi English 26/08 05:22

Japan to deploy fighter jets to India for 1st time for joint exercise The Mainichi English 26/08 04:30

Tokyo stocks open mixed ahead of Nvidia earnings The Mainichi English 26/08 03:41

Japan FY 2027 debt-servicing costs likely up 17% at record 36 tril. yen The Mainichi English 26/08 03:00

Japan to reuse Fukushima cleanup soil in Miyagi, Saitama prefectures The Mainichi English 26/08 02:00

Japan PM says to maintain subsidies capping gasoline prices, tap reserves The Mainichi English 26/08 01:00

University of Osaka's crocodile mascot Dr. Wani gains fans after Nobel spotlight The Mainichi English 26/08 00:00

Is Japan really moving away from TV? NHK figures reveal trends by age The Mainichi English 26/08 00:00

American kanji pioneer finds fulfilment beyond Japan's toughest exam The Mainichi English 26/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 26, 2026 The Mainichi English 25/08 23:00

Tokyo's Haneda airport to expand terminal in Sept. amid rising demand The Mainichi English 25/08 14:00

Taiwanese woman arrested over staining Japan temple stone, manager apologizes The Mainichi English 25/08 13:00

Japan says US sanctions on ICC chief 'incompatible' with its position The Mainichi English 25/08 12:30

4 watches worth 200 million yen stolen from Tokyo shop The Mainichi English 25/08 12:00

Japan releases its 1st bear spray standards amid fears over ineffective products The Mainichi English 25/08 11:12

Tokyo stocks rise on dip-buying of tech shares ahead of Nvidia earnings The Mainichi English 25/08 10:53

Why are Japan's agricultural and food exports increasing? The Mainichi English 25/08 10:35

Japan to survey 'animal cafes' amid infection, welfare concerns The Mainichi English 25/08 09:40

Japan sets financial hardship, humanitarian need criteria for visa fee cuts The Mainichi English 25/08 09:31

Adachi Museum tops US Japanese garden ranking for 23rd year The Mainichi English 25/08 09:16

Japan gov't eyes AI for Self-Defense Forces, stresses humans will have final control The Mainichi English 25/08 08:30

Japan primate zoo known for monkeys by bonfires to close for renovation The Mainichi English 25/08 08:04

Editorial: Japan gov't linking defense buildup to growth risks runaway spending The Mainichi English 25/08 07:22

Japan weighs new penalties for sex buyers, but cautious on prostitution ban The Mainichi English 25/08 07:00

Japan's consumer watchdog calls for regulation of 'dark patterns' deceiving online buyers The Mainichi English 25/08 06:21

Man in Japan's least-populous town turns to crowdfunding to share local mountain life The Mainichi English 25/08 05:35

Drone tie-up prompts more Japan firms to leave Rakuten e-commerce site The Mainichi English 25/08 05:30

The Mainichi News Quiz: What metal are foreign-funded firms aiming to mine in Japan? The Mainichi English 25/08 05:00

Young Kabuki stars aim to leverage post-'Kokuho' boom on 1st int'l tour The Mainichi English 25/08 04:30

Steel plate falls onto tracks at JR Kyoto Station, no injuries The Mainichi English 25/08 04:10

News in Easy English: Kanagawa police academy changes rules to get more recruits The Mainichi English 25/08 04:00

Japan looks to create new panel on chemical, biological terror threats The Mainichi English 25/08 03:30

N. Korea raps Japan PM Takaichi over bow toward war-linked Yasukuni shrine The Mainichi English 25/08 03:00

Japan firms develop earphones, test van for hearing support The Mainichi English 25/08 02:30

US warns China, all other nations to cut Iran ties or face sanctions The Mainichi English 25/08 02:00

9 people hurt after boat strikes seawall near Tokyo's Haneda airport The Mainichi English 25/08 01:00

Cheap avocado, peach offers used to lure Japan shoppers into sophisticated fraud scheme The Mainichi English 25/08 00:00

Invasive but rare plants take root on Hokkaido mountain, stirring debate over eradication The Mainichi English 25/08 00:00

Japan families face hurdles disposing of parents' homes The Mainichi English 25/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 25, 2026 The Mainichi English 24/08 23:00

Japan vows support for US-sanctioned ICC head amid criticism of response The Mainichi English 24/08 11:30

Japan's aging migrant wives and school shake-ups: Our 5 most-read stories from last week The Mainichi English 24/08 11:00

Scandal-hit chairman to resign as Fukuoka prefectural assembly member The Mainichi English 24/08 11:00

'Tipsy' beer glass from Japan brewer aims to encourage responsible drinking The Mainichi English 24/08 10:40

Ukrainian PM Koretskyi hopes for interceptor missiles, support from Japan The Mainichi English 24/08 10:30

Tokyo stocks mixed on US data, tech losses amid sideways trade The Mainichi English 24/08 10:20

3 years after release of treated water from Fukushima plant began, end date still unknown The Mainichi English 24/08 10:10

Japan vows $10 mil. to development bank for Latin America, Caribbean The Mainichi English 24/08 09:30

Easy Japanese news in translation: Kumamon mascot back in action after earthquake The Mainichi English 24/08 09:00

Editorial: Japan's data center boom must not create a new pollution problem The Mainichi English 24/08 08:59

Baseball: Kikuchi falters in return from injured list for Angels The Mainichi English 24/08 08:45

Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobs The Mainichi English 24/08 08:30

Takaichi Cabinet support in Japan stuck at 41% despite food tax cut plan: Mainichi poll The Mainichi English 24/08 08:10

Myanmar workers describe abuse, living 'in fear' at Hokkaido farm The Mainichi English 24/08 07:37

Golf: Yamashita wins CPKC Women's Open, Yoshida 2nd in Japanese 1-2 finish The Mainichi English 24/08 07:30

SoftBank Group plans issuing record 1 tril. yen in bonds for AI investment The Mainichi English 24/08 06:59

Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires The Mainichi English 24/08 06:30

3 years on, Japanese parents care for son left unconscious after choking at nursery The Mainichi English 24/08 05:30

Could a giant underground river save Tokyo from torrential rain? The Mainichi English 24/08 05:23

71% worry about fiscal health after Japan tax cut, Cabinet support at low The Mainichi English 24/08 04:30

What recovery measures is Japan planning after Kumamoto quake, Chiba rain disaster? The Mainichi English 24/08 04:00

Japan eyes new agency to support ex-Self-Defense Forces members, families The Mainichi English 24/08 03:30

Tokyo stocks open mixed on Wall Street gains, tech losses The Mainichi English 24/08 03:14

Asian Games: Governing body urged to address participant surge: sources The Mainichi English 24/08 03:00

1,000 help tow 400-ton castle keep closer to original position The Mainichi English 24/08 02:00

Many foreigners have hard time obtaining disaster info in Kumamoto quake The Mainichi English 24/08 01:00

Japan suspends new foreign worker intake for food service, rattling care facility kitchen The Mainichi English 24/08 00:00

Japanese manga legend Tetsuya Chiba recalls ordeal in Manchuria, roots of 'Ashita no Joe' The Mainichi English 24/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 24, 2026 The Mainichi English 23/08 23:00

Baseball: ESPN reporter warns Ohtani interpreter gambling case could recur The Mainichi English 23/08 13:00

Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill 10 people, a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike The Mainichi English 23/08 12:00

'Chiikaw' animation movie hits 10 bil. yen at Japan box office The Mainichi English 23/08 11:23

Congo receives more than 16,000 doses of Ebola vaccine as it grapples with unprecedented outbreak The Mainichi English 23/08 11:00

Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games The Mainichi English 23/08 10:00

Mobility tests can tell doctors a lot about how you're aging, but there are many other factors The Mainichi English 23/08 09:00

Police search Tobu Railway group company over fatal express train accident The Mainichi English 23/08 08:00

Baseball: Ohtani throws live batting practice for first time since knee injury The Mainichi English 23/08 07:30

Japan's Tottori Pref. ramps up 'Vivant' drama tourism push, urges filming-site sleuthing The Mainichi English 23/08 07:00

Why the bond market is flexing its muscles, and why everyone needs to care The Mainichi English 23/08 06:31

Cool for centuries: Traditional bamboo fans from Japan's Kumamoto Pref. go global The Mainichi English 23/08 06:00

'I can read this!': Japan's 'miracle font' turns 10, continues to support kids' learning The Mainichi English 23/08 06:00

US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread The Mainichi English 23/08 05:00

Nagoya abuzz with preparations to welcome Asian Games visitors The Mainichi English 23/08 04:08

Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit The Mainichi English 23/08 03:06

Elite prosecutor scandal raises questions over Japan's prosecutorial integrity The Mainichi English 23/08 02:00

Retro Japan: Kobe's Club Gessekai, from glamorous cabaret to vintage performance venue The Mainichi English 23/08 02:00

Retro Japan in Photos: Former cabaret Gessekai in Kobe evokes Showa-era atmosphere The Mainichi English 23/08 02:00

M5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan, including Tokyo; no tsunami warning issued The Mainichi English 22/08 19:26

Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92 The Mainichi English 22/08 09:00

Baseball: Yamamoto pitches 6-1/3 solid innings, Dodgers walk off Pirates The Mainichi English 22/08 08:47

Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is mentally fit for sex trafficking trial, judge says The Mainichi English 22/08 08:00

Miyu Yamashita opens 5-stroke lead in CPKC Women's Open as players fight mosquitoes The Mainichi English 22/08 07:00

Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump's $400M White House ballroom to continue for now The Mainichi English 22/08 06:45

An 18-year-old with a sword attacks a school in Sweden, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured The Mainichi English 22/08 06:30

Crown prince, princess celebrate 90th anniv. event of Japanese immigration The Mainichi English 22/08 06:19

Kanagawa Pref. Police academy eases rules as Japan's low birth rate pressures recruitment The Mainichi English 22/08 06:00

Students make 3.5-m-tall cardboard 'Gundam' for school festival in Fukuoka Pref. The Mainichi English 22/08 06:00

Baseball: Chiben Wakayama claims 4th national high school title The Mainichi English 22/08 05:46

Russian drones kill 15 people at a shopping mall in a central Ukrainian city, officials say The Mainichi English 22/08 05:40

Japan ruling party sees room for closer cooperation with Pacific islands The Mainichi English 22/08 05:30

TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy The Mainichi English 22/08 05:24

Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes leadership after editor, reporter oppose military interference The Mainichi English 22/08 05:16

Myanmar workers sheltered by union over alleged abuse in Hokkaido The Mainichi English 22/08 05:00

The Mainichi News Quiz: What are quake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture residents urged not to do? The Mainichi English 22/08 05:00

Asian Games: Torch relay starts in Nagoya ahead of opening next month The Mainichi English 22/08 04:42

Japan Cabinet, ruling party exec reshuffle likely in late September The Mainichi English 22/08 04:30

Japan's FY 2027 budget requests to top 130 tril. yen for new record high The Mainichi English 22/08 04:16

11 people injured in multivehicle highway crash The Mainichi English 22/08 03:46

Japan's ancient capital Nara emerges as shaved ice hotspot The Mainichi English 22/08 03:29

1 dead, 9 hurt in fire aboard vessel under construction in central Japan The Mainichi English 22/08 03:23

Japanese university finds river bacteria that remove 'forever chemicals' The Mainichi English 22/08 03:06

Japan's defense buildup draws small, midsize manufacturers into surging demand The Mainichi English 22/08 02:00

Exhibition spotlights foreign-rooted residents in Japan's leprosy sanatoriums The Mainichi English 22/08 02:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 22, 2026 The Mainichi English 21/08 23:00

'Instant Houses' provide shelter to victims in quake-stricken Kumamoto The Mainichi English 21/08 11:42

Tokyo stocks mixed on Middle East tensions, buying on beneficiaries The Mainichi English 21/08 10:56

Vietnamese resident becomes first foreign volunteer fire corps member in Japan's Toyama The Mainichi English 21/08 10:41

Scientists uncover how cats identify each other by urine scent in Japan The Mainichi English 21/08 10:30

4th grader discovers rare bamboo blossoms in Japan's Wakayama Prefecture The Mainichi English 21/08 10:15

Probe continues after express train running at 50 kph kills 4 workers The Mainichi English 21/08 10:06

Gov't to dissolve Cool Japan Fund after heavy losses of $340 million The Mainichi English 21/08 09:39

Yamashita shoots 62 to take 1st-round lead in Edmonton in the CPKC Women's Open The Mainichi English 21/08 09:30

Camera footage captures floodwaters swamping Chiba Pref. streets, stranding vehicles The Mainichi English 21/08 09:01

Easy Japanese news in translation: Shoebill-inspired mascot promotes safety in Tokyo The Mainichi English 21/08 09:00

Editorial: Will Tokyo merely watch as US targets ICC chief with sanctions? The Mainichi English 21/08 08:30

About 40% of teachers in Japan face full ban on personal phones at school: survey The Mainichi English 21/08 08:30

Japan to launch probe on world's 1st Martian moon sample mission The Mainichi English 21/08 08:30

Netherlands throws support behind ICC after US sanctions chief Akane The Mainichi English 21/08 08:00

China urges S. Korea to seek friendly ties, blames US for Korean tensions The Mainichi English 21/08 07:30

Baseball: Okamoto hits 26th home run as Blue Jays overpower Rays 5-1 The Mainichi English 21/08 07:00

Japan, Oman agree to deepen clean energy cooperation The Mainichi English 21/08 06:30

Japan protests Russia missile drills notification near Northern Territories The Mainichi English 21/08 06:00

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children The Mainichi English 21/08 05:30

Tokyo stocks fall in morning on Middle East tensions, bond yields rise The Mainichi English 21/08 05:24

Oldest wild red-crowned crane dies in northern Japan at age 35 The Mainichi English 21/08 05:05

Southwestern Japan hotels see 174,000 cancellations after Kumamoto quake The Mainichi English 21/08 04:30

Japan's Niigata Airport lands new attraction with local sake on tap The Mainichi English 21/08 04:19

Japan executes death row inmate, 1st since Takaichi took office The Mainichi English 21/08 04:19

Russia conducts missile test off Japan-claimed islands amid deepening row The Mainichi English 21/08 03:30

Bessent says global growth to top agenda at G20 meeting The Mainichi English 21/08 03:00

Japan's core consumer prices in July rise 1.8% on year The Mainichi English 21/08 02:30

Japan, India defense chiefs agree to deepen maritime security cooperation The Mainichi English 21/08 02:00

Japan Takaichi, Britain new PM agree to promote security ties in 1st talks The Mainichi English 21/08 01:00

Editorial: World's nations must not rely on military buildups as engine of economic growth The Mainichi English 21/08 00:00

Ainu musician brings tradition and global sounds to New York The Mainichi English 21/08 00:00

Nagasaki A-bomb museum facing leaks, elevator issues 30 years after opening The Mainichi English 21/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 21, 2026 The Mainichi English 20/08 23:00

Chinese idols in Shanghai urged not to sing Japanese songs The Mainichi English 20/08 14:00

Central Tokyo average condo price up 96% to record high in July The Mainichi English 20/08 13:00

Restaurant apologizes over unauthorized use of Japanese celebrities' names The Mainichi English 20/08 12:30

Japan convenience store sales up 0.7% on promotional efforts in July The Mainichi English 20/08 12:00

Baseball: Sasaki allows 2 runs over 5 innings in Dodgers win The Mainichi English 20/08 11:30

Yoroku: Actor Keiko Kishi lived life unafraid to 'break eggs' in Japan, France The Mainichi English 20/08 11:12

Chinese Valentine's Day is rooted in legend and tradition, not just romance The Mainichi English 20/08 11:00

N. Korea fires suspected ballistic missile: Japan gov't The Mainichi English 20/08 10:45

Police launch murder investigation after woman's body found in Fukuoka river The Mainichi English 20/08 10:24

Football: Miura, 59, becomes oldest scorer in Emperor's cup, eager for more The Mainichi English 20/08 09:30

Tokyo stocks rise on broad buying after fall in Japan bond yields The Mainichi English 20/08 09:15

Russian missile barrage across Ukraine's capital kills at least 12 and wounds 33 The Mainichi English 20/08 08:58

Asian Games: Hiroshima hosts flame-lighting event for torch relay The Mainichi English 20/08 08:30

Editorial: Senior gov't officials' Yasukuni visits lack insight, damage foreign relations The Mainichi English 20/08 08:19

Malaysian plane bound for Kuala Lumpur aborts takeoff at Narita airport The Mainichi English 20/08 08:00

4 workers at station hit by express train, unresponsive north of Tokyo The Mainichi English 20/08 07:30

Shrine maidens in west Japan city sun-dry pickled plums for New Year's good luck The Mainichi English 20/08 07:28

Champagne growers race to preserve quality in record-early harvest The Mainichi English 20/08 06:30

Quake-hit Kumamoto Pref. cheers local Ariake High after inspiring Koshien baseball run The Mainichi English 20/08 05:48

ICC slams US decision to sanction the court's president and a senior prosecution lawyer The Mainichi English 20/08 05:30

Week after Chiba Pref. floods, death toll stands at 13; over 2,800 homes damaged The Mainichi English 20/08 05:20

Tokyo stocks rise on broad buying after US Treasury's bond support The Mainichi English 20/08 05:10

The Mainichi News Quiz: Why are many of Japan's private schools changing their identities? The Mainichi English 20/08 05:00

News in Easy English: Food can help stop heatstroke in Japan's hot summer The Mainichi English 20/08 04:00

3 high school students rescue drowning children from pond in Fukuoka Pref. The Mainichi English 20/08 03:51

The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion The Mainichi English 20/08 03:00

India's Uttar Pradesh, Japan's Yamanashi to deepen hydrogen, HR ties The Mainichi English 20/08 02:30

Japan logs 634.5 billion yen trade deficit in July The Mainichi English 20/08 02:09

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says The Mainichi English 20/08 01:30

Trump says he expects to meet North Korean leader by year-end The Mainichi English 20/08 00:47

Japan, Turkey leaders voice opposition to toll charge on Hormuz passage The Mainichi English 20/08 00:30

Owners of flooded cars in Japan's rain-hit Chiba Pref. left without insurance coverage The Mainichi English 20/08 00:00

How AI is changing warfare, and why its use in nuclear decisions raises concerns The Mainichi English 20/08 00:00

Local-food buffet with 60 dishes opens in western Japan, hopes to revitalize community The Mainichi English 20/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 20, 2026 The Mainichi English 19/08 23:00

Japan mail-order firm withdraws from Rakuten online mall over drone tie-up The Mainichi English 19/08 14:05

PM Takaichi says US sanctions on Japanese ICC chief 'very unfortunate' The Mainichi English 19/08 13:30

Football: Japan keeper Suzuki joins Aston Villa in Premier League The Mainichi English 19/08 13:00

Peruvian President Fujimori eyes Japan visit in November The Mainichi English 19/08 12:30

Japan police arrest major construction firm manager for allegedly inflating Expo ring cost The Mainichi English 19/08 11:45

Baseball: Ohtani homers in Denver, hits 30 home runs for 6th straight year The Mainichi English 19/08 10:53

Foreign visitors to Japan hit 3.44 mil. in July, new record for month The Mainichi English 19/08 10:46

Lala strengthens into a hurricane while moving west away from Hawaii The Mainichi English 19/08 10:30

Basketball: Hachimura hopes to end playing days with hometown Toyama club The Mainichi English 19/08 10:21

Tokyo stocks plunge, Nikkei sinks over 3%, on high bond yields The Mainichi English 19/08 10:05

Japan urges AI firms to disclose training data to combat IP infringement The Mainichi English 19/08 09:30

Children from Japan, China and S. Korea to jointly make 'moon'-themed picture books The Mainichi English 19/08 09:25

Easy Japanese news in translation: Perseid meteor shower lights up August sky The Mainichi English 19/08 09:00

Editorial: Deadly rains in east Japan highlight need to rethink flood preparedness The Mainichi English 19/08 08:58

Japan and OAS award Haiti $3M to help troubled country prepare for long-awaited elections The Mainichi English 19/08 08:30

Giant, foul-smelling 'corpse flower' blooms at southwest Japan garden The Mainichi English 19/08 08:04

N. Korea media criticizes ongoing US-S. Korea drills after Trump comments The Mainichi English 19/08 07:30

Japanese actor Keiko Kishi dies at 93 The Mainichi English 19/08 06:42

South Korea, US to shorten annual military exercise The Mainichi English 19/08 06:30

Baseball: Ohtani homers in Denver, hits 30 home runs for 6th straight year The Mainichi English 19/08 06:04

43% say no need to change Japan's non-nuclear principles, 27% support review: Mainichi poll The Mainichi English 19/08 06:03

Japan's Ghibli film composer Joe Hisaishi recognized for 3 Guinness records The Mainichi English 19/08 05:30

Japan's most graying village looks to Peru sister city for lifeline The Mainichi English 19/08 04:30

JAL to reduce fuel surcharges on int'l flights tickets as fuel price falls The Mainichi English 19/08 03:30

Fisherman in southwest Japan city cultivates Okinawa's sea grapes on land The Mainichi English 19/08 03:21

Nikkei stock index sinks over 3% to below 66,000 The Mainichi English 19/08 03:15

Japan envoy answers Russian summons amid Putin isle visit spat The Mainichi English 19/08 03:00

US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court chief Akane of Japan The Mainichi English 19/08 02:00

Japan crown prince, princess head to Paraguay to fortify ties with diaspora The Mainichi English 19/08 01:00

Caring for husbands, battling cancer: aging Filipino women in Japan plan for final years The Mainichi English 19/08 00:00

Inspired by Spain, senior players in Japan pursue their passion for soccer The Mainichi English 19/08 00:00

Japan draws lessons from Iceland, a renewable energy powerhouse The Mainichi English 19/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 19, 2026 The Mainichi English 18/08 23:00

Death toll from Chiba rain disaster rises to 13, over 2,300 homes flooded The Mainichi English 18/08 13:00

Deal reached to expand bluefin tuna fishing quotas as sought by Japan The Mainichi English 18/08 12:30

Student kills schoolmate and himself in livestreamed Philippine school attack, official says The Mainichi English 18/08 12:00

Volunteers aid flood-hit areas in Japan's Chiba Pref. after torrential downpour The Mainichi English 18/08 11:01

Docs show WWII Japan's oil-starved military forced sake brewers to make alcohol fuel The Mainichi English 18/08 10:59

Japan regional train line becomes reservation-only tourist train service The Mainichi English 18/08 10:30

Immobilized Japan fighter jet leads to runway closure at Okinawa airport The Mainichi English 18/08 10:11

Japan local officials urge disaster victims not to toss out damaged pieces of local heritage The Mainichi English 18/08 09:43

South Korea hopes for talks between US and North Korea after Trump downsizes military drills The Mainichi English 18/08 09:30

Tokyo stocks fall on stalled US-Iran peace talks, rising bond yields The Mainichi English 18/08 09:26

Asian Games: Flame-lighting ceremony held in Tokyo ahead of torch relay The Mainichi English 18/08 08:30

Marathon US-Israel meeting produces optimism but no firm commitment to American plan for Gaza The Mainichi English 18/08 07:30

Ohtani's 2 homers ignite a Dodgers breakout at Coors Field as Snell shines in 11-5 win over Rockies The Mainichi English 18/08 06:27

Tokyo stocks fall in morning on stalling US-Iran talks, inflation fears The Mainichi English 18/08 05:15

The Mainichi News Quiz: What rule is Japan imposing on foreign kids for free HS tuition? The Mainichi English 18/08 05:00

Japan PM Takaichi has 1st hospital checkup in 6 months over hand injury The Mainichi English 18/08 04:30

Editorial: Heed the Lockheed bribery scandal's lesson and end money politics in Japan The Mainichi English 18/08 04:10

News in Easy English: Sapporo couple fight Japan's law on family names The Mainichi English 18/08 04:00

Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 68, overshadowing Independence Day The Mainichi English 18/08 03:45

Fukushima fully resumes Taiwan peach exports for 1st time since disaster The Mainichi English 18/08 03:00

Trump says North Korean leader has responded to his request for talks The Mainichi English 18/08 02:00

Russia summons Japan ambassador over isle row, report says envoy to comply The Mainichi English 18/08 01:00

Filipino 'marriage migrants' in Japan face aging, financial anxiety and solitary deaths The Mainichi English 18/08 00:00

Studio Ghibli animator's vision of Switzerland finds lasting home in Alps The Mainichi English 18/08 00:00

In sweltering Japan, expert suggests eating to prevent heatstroke The Mainichi English 18/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 18, 2026 The Mainichi English 17/08 23:00

Japan to provide emergency relief goods to quake-hit Colombia The Mainichi English 17/08 13:30

Japan eyes introducing US-made AI into SDF operations, command The Mainichi English 17/08 12:30

Xi highlights Jiang's achievements at birth centenary of late leader The Mainichi English 17/08 12:00

Rakuten to tie with German drone firm to supply Japan Defense Ministry The Mainichi English 17/08 11:30

Soaring rents and Japan's new gold rush: Our 5 most-read stories from last week The Mainichi English 17/08 11:00

OPINION: Japan needs post-Kumamoto quake overhaul after factory damage, gas blast The Mainichi English 17/08 11:00

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia to deepen strategic ties with Moscow The Mainichi English 17/08 10:30

From Naruto to Nobita, Japanese anime inspires hundreds of names across Indonesia The Mainichi English 17/08 10:08

Municipalities in Chiba remove abandoned cars after rain disaster The Mainichi English 17/08 09:30

Easy Japanese news in translation: Asuka-Fujiwara Shijin Liner express train begins service The Mainichi English 17/08 09:00

Osaka police arrest man accused of supplying drugs to youths, find over 5,000 pills at home The Mainichi English 17/08 08:52

Thousands in Indonesia await aid after quake kills 54, overshadowing Independence Day The Mainichi English 17/08 08:00

Squishy toys boom worldwide despite chemical and bursting risks The Mainichi English 17/08 07:14

Baseball: Murakami hits go-ahead homer as White Sox sweep Tigers The Mainichi English 17/08 07:00

Editorial: On the 81st anniversary of the end of WWII, resist the folly of power The Mainichi English 17/08 06:26

Register listing 7,756 Great Tokyo Air Raid victims found at Sumida Ward office The Mainichi English 17/08 06:24

Tokyo stocks mixed as gains locked in, tech shares advance The Mainichi English 17/08 05:34

Accuracy and cultural understanding vital as demand grows for Nagasaki police interpreters The Mainichi English 17/08 04:11

Missing British girl found safe in Yokohama after getting lost The Mainichi English 17/08 03:42

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea The Mainichi English 17/08 02:30

Japan's economy grows annualized real 1.1% in April-June The Mainichi English 17/08 02:15

Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality's throne The Mainichi English 17/08 02:00

Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83 The Mainichi English 17/08 01:30

Football: Former Japan manager, atomic bomb survivor Shimomura dies at 94 The Mainichi English 17/08 01:00

Future of trains delivering fresh onions across Japan uncertain The Mainichi English 17/08 00:30

Foreign truck drivers help keep wheels turning for Japan's economy amid labor shortages The Mainichi English 17/08 00:00

Private schools in Japan forced to shake up, rebrand as enrollment falls The Mainichi English 17/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 17, 2026 The Mainichi English 16/08 23:00

Damage reports from Chiba rain disaster grow, death toll stands at 10 The Mainichi English 16/08 10:25

Pickleball boom arrives in Japan amid push to add sport to 2032 Olympics The Mainichi English 16/08 09:00

Holidaymakers rush home on final day of Japan's 'Bon' holidays The Mainichi English 16/08 08:30

Japan makers roll out new UV protection products for men amid severe heat The Mainichi English 16/08 08:00

Rescuers dig through rubble and landslides after Indonesia quake kills 47 The Mainichi English 16/08 06:56

How to prepare for rising costs of Japan's private junior high school track The Mainichi English 16/08 06:00

What Japan's 'little nurses' left behind in Palau's jungle 81 years ago (Pt. 2) The Mainichi English 16/08 06:00

Gymnastics: Japan's rhythmic group secures 1st 2028 Olympic berth The Mainichi English 16/08 05:45

Japan ruling party executive Kobayashi visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine The Mainichi English 16/08 04:41

26 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 72 The Mainichi English 16/08 04:00

Taiwan welcomes new high-speed train from Japan The Mainichi English 16/08 03:30

Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida leaves game vs. Pirates with left hamstring tightness The Mainichi English 16/08 03:03

Retro Japan: Grand wooden legacy stands on former domain school site in Yamaguchi Pref. The Mainichi English 16/08 02:00

Crowdfunding launched by National Film Archive of Japan after grant cut a 'cry for help' The Mainichi English 16/08 02:00

Haiku Classic: Aug. 16, 2026 -- Light has mass The Mainichi English 15/08 23:00

Baseball: Japan, S. Korea batting champion Baek In Chun dies The Mainichi English 15/08 12:00

Empathy for colonial-era victims key to closer Japan ties: S. Korea's Lee The Mainichi English 15/08 11:00

Baseball: Suzuki's 3-run homer lifts Cubs past Cardinals The Mainichi English 15/08 10:50

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 2 The Mainichi English 15/08 10:00

With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players The Mainichi English 15/08 09:00

European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent The Mainichi English 15/08 08:00

Japan city pleased with impact of 2-hour guideline on screen use The Mainichi English 15/08 07:00

Isabella Bird's 'Unbeaten Tracks in Japan': An idyllic 'samurai house' in Nikko (Pt. 8) The Mainichi English 15/08 06:00

Japanese migrants to Palau 'paradise' faced 4 turbulent years during war (Pt. 1) The Mainichi English 15/08 06:00

Japan marks 81st anniv. of WWII end, without 'remorse' in PM's address The Mainichi English 15/08 05:49

Drivers tossing urine bottles at Japan highway stops leave cleaners fuming The Mainichi English 15/08 05:00

The Mainichi News Quiz: What are they doing at that shrine in Kyoto Prefecture? The Mainichi English 15/08 05:00

Hope reborn in Colombia as signs of life emerge under earthquake debris The Mainichi English 15/08 04:13

News in Easy English: Japanese and British high schoolers study science together in Tokyo The Mainichi English 15/08 04:00

Volcanic alert level raised for Mt. Aso in Kumamoto, no links to July quake The Mainichi English 15/08 03:32

Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni shrine on WWII anniv. The Mainichi English 15/08 03:29

Legacy of 3 manga legends who transformed 'shojo' genre to be honored in Tokyo exhibit The Mainichi English 15/08 02:00

Japan tightens rules for foreign students under free high school tuition expansion The Mainichi English 15/08 02:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 15, 2026 The Mainichi English 14/08 23:00

A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan's controversial shrine to the war dead The Mainichi English 14/08 12:30

Asian Games: Japan hosts for 1st time in 32 yrs, aims for record golds The Mainichi English 14/08 12:00

Topix ends at record high after U.S. price data The Mainichi English 14/08 11:32

Japan mulls measure after Putin's island visit: Foreign Ministry official The Mainichi English 14/08 11:30

Japanese auto, motorcycle makers back India's drive to cut fossil fuel use The Mainichi English 14/08 10:30

Crystal-clear spring water, legend feed cobalt-blue shrine pond in Japan's Yamaguchi Pref. The Mainichi English 14/08 10:06

North Korea threatens to exercise self-defense as it slams US-South Korea military drills The Mainichi English 14/08 09:30

Easy Japanese news in translation: Toy cars welcome ancestors' spirits in Yamagata Pref. The Mainichi English 14/08 09:00

Torrential rain in Japan's Chiba Pref. prompts warnings over cars trapped on flooded roads The Mainichi English 14/08 08:55

High airfares, scams weigh on Cambodia's Angkor tourism The Mainichi English 14/08 08:30

Baseball: Sasaki throws 6 innings of 2-run ball in Dodgers' loss to Brewers The Mainichi English 14/08 08:08

Mainichi reporter stranded 7 hours on flooded roads after torrential rain hit Chiba Pref. The Mainichi English 14/08 08:07

UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year The Mainichi English 14/08 07:30

Yoroku: Revival of Japan's romantic night trains needs to stay on track The Mainichi English 14/08 06:51

Editorial: Putin's visit to the Northern Territories further strains Japan ties The Mainichi English 14/08 06:42

Rescuers call for silence around earthquake rubble as window for survival narrows in Colombia The Mainichi English 14/08 06:30

In Photos: Record heavy rain floods roads, buildings in Chiba Pref. The Mainichi English 14/08 06:05

New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln The Mainichi English 14/08 05:30

Japan summer tourism season sees shift from China-driven demand The Mainichi English 14/08 05:05

Foreign firms find high-grade gold ore in Japan, eye first new mine in half-century The Mainichi English 14/08 04:49

25% of Japan museums mull disposing of war materials amid lack of space The Mainichi English 14/08 04:30

Tokyo stocks open higher after US price data eases inflation concerns The Mainichi English 14/08 03:11

Putin's first trip to the Pacific island chain claimed by Japan draws a protest from Tokyo The Mainichi English 14/08 03:00

Japan's crown prince makes 1st remark regarding dwindling family debate The Mainichi English 14/08 02:00

China-led spat on Japan aggression revealed over UN WWII anniv. document The Mainichi English 14/08 01:00

Japan couple in legal battle for separate surnames seeking respect as individuals The Mainichi English 14/08 00:00

Innovative assistive devices help stroke survivors in Japan gain independence The Mainichi English 14/08 00:00

Honda revives robotics ambitions after ASIMO The Mainichi English 14/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 14, 2026 The Mainichi English 13/08 23:00

Heavy rain pounds Tokyo vicinity, top-level warning issued in Chiba The Mainichi English 13/08 15:58

1st Google Store outside US opens in Tokyo The Mainichi English 13/08 11:30

Baseball: Ohtani crushes 27th homer to propel Dodgers past Royals The Mainichi English 13/08 11:00

Japan PM says Putin visit to disputed island chain 'unacceptable' The Mainichi English 13/08 10:56

Japanese institute re-creates ancient Chinese leather pouch worn by nobles The Mainichi English 13/08 10:40

North Korea may increase western Russia deployment to 50,000 troops The Mainichi English 13/08 10:30

Topix index ends at record high after US CPI release The Mainichi English 13/08 09:36

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration The Mainichi English 13/08 09:30

US strikes targeting Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review says The Mainichi English 13/08 08:30

War-linked Yasukuni shrine bans cosplay, military attire on premises The Mainichi English 13/08 07:30

Kumamoto Castle reopens after safety checks following M7.1 quake The Mainichi English 13/08 07:00

France eyes 'Dragon Ball' theme park near Paris with Saudi funding The Mainichi English 13/08 06:54

2 Tokyo teens arrested on suspicion of shooting fireworks at police from stolen moped The Mainichi English 13/08 06:37

Japan's wholesale prices up 7.2% in July The Mainichi English 13/08 06:30

Tokyo stocks rise on tech gains after US CPI release The Mainichi English 13/08 06:05

Prosecutor's classified files shed light on high-profile Lockheed scandal The Mainichi English 13/08 05:53

Putin visits Russian-controlled Etorofu Island claimed by Japan The Mainichi English 13/08 05:45

Japan tuna town deepens Taiwan ties with sea goddess, eyes tourism boost The Mainichi English 13/08 05:05

Editorial: Can iPS cells clear the barriers to practical use? The Mainichi English 13/08 05:01

The Mainichi News Quiz: Why was a University of Tokyo professor recently suspended? The Mainichi English 13/08 05:00

Japanese flag desecration law goes into effect amid expression concerns The Mainichi English 13/08 04:30

News in Easy English: Japanese teen uses smartphone for 11 hours, 26 minutes a day The Mainichi English 13/08 04:00

N. Korea, Russia foreign ministers agree to cooperate in energy sector The Mainichi English 13/08 03:00

Acting head takes post at Japan's Chongqing mission after long vacancy The Mainichi English 13/08 02:30

Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu, promoter of economic reforms, dies at 97 The Mainichi English 13/08 02:00

Japan PM Takaichi eyes forgoing Yasukuni visit for anniv. of WWII end The Mainichi English 13/08 01:00

Japan's Kumamoto quake leaves deep scars on agriculture with damage costing $119 million The Mainichi English 13/08 00:00

Japanese and British high school students bond over science at Rikkyo University The Mainichi English 13/08 00:00

Despite AI, hard-nosed detective work still key to solving crimes The Mainichi English 13/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 13, 2026 The Mainichi English 12/08 23:00

Sumo: Mongolian-born Joshoyu eyes quick rise after pro debut The Mainichi English 12/08 13:00

Japan, Iran leaders hold phone talks, likely over Strait of Hormuz The Mainichi English 12/08 12:00

Australian PM under fire for 'crude' joke about Takaichi melon gift The Mainichi English 12/08 11:00

Editorial: Japan ruling parties continue to fail WWII civilian air raid victims The Mainichi English 12/08 10:36

China approves head of Japan mission in Chongqing after monthslong vacancy The Mainichi English 12/08 10:00

Yoroku: English missionary Walter Weston helped open Japan's mountains to the world The Mainichi English 12/08 09:21

Easy Japanese news in translation: Rice paddy rugby event held in Nara Prefecture The Mainichi English 12/08 09:00

Chinese automaker Chery buys Nissan plant in Africa as EV production shifts to new markets The Mainichi English 12/08 09:00

Suspected AI-altered image based on Mainichi photo of Kumamoto quake spreads online The Mainichi English 12/08 08:37

What to know about the Perseid meteor shower in mid-August The Mainichi English 12/08 08:25

Baseball: Sugano wins 12th as Rockies rally past Diamondbacks The Mainichi English 12/08 08:00

Nikkei index directionless in morning as eyes on US CPI data The Mainichi English 12/08 05:47

Deer ravage sunflowers in Fukushima Pref. highland, forcing cancellation of festival The Mainichi English 12/08 05:46

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin The Mainichi English 12/08 03:00

This Ebola outbreak has claimed over 2,000 lives. Here's why it is so hard to contain The Mainichi English 12/08 02:30

As search for thousands of missing pushes on, Colombia earthquake tests new president The Mainichi English 12/08 02:00

Sony Semiconductor, TSMC to invest 747 billion yen in next-gen sensors The Mainichi English 12/08 01:40

Ex-Japan Business Federation head Hiroshi Okuda dies at 93: source The Mainichi English 12/08 01:15

Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat, report says The Mainichi English 12/08 00:58

Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes The Mainichi English 12/08 00:33

N. Korea launches what could be a ballistic missile: Japan Defense Ministry The Mainichi English 12/08 00:09

Lessons of major earthquakes decade ago help British man in Kumamoto The Mainichi English 12/08 00:00

East Japan zoo exhibition encourages better understanding of bears amid rising encounters The Mainichi English 12/08 00:00

Japan looks to reform civil service bonuses to focus on performance amid overwork criticism The Mainichi English 12/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 12, 2026 The Mainichi English 11/08 23:00

Awa Odori, Japan's signature summer dance festival, opens with 600 dancers The Mainichi English 11/08 14:15

Aeon says staff allowed to reenter quake-hit mall despite ban before blast The Mainichi English 11/08 13:38

Baseball: Ohtani goes 2-for-4, scores decisive run for Dodgers The Mainichi English 11/08 09:59

Typhoon may make landfall in eastern Japan Kanto region Tues. afternoon The Mainichi English 11/08 07:47

'Smartphone addiction': Japanese teen logs 11 hours, 26 minutes a day amid school struggles The Mainichi English 11/08 06:00

Japanese descendants drive rise in roots tourism The Mainichi English 11/08 06:00

Hundreds more flights are canceled as Tropical Storm Dolphin causes flooding in eastern China The Mainichi English 11/08 05:14

The Mainichi News Quiz: What bracing activity is drawing people to Shipporyuji Temple? The Mainichi English 11/08 05:00

Japan's Bonbon Drop sticker craze spurring sellouts, fakes The Mainichi English 11/08 04:51

Climber traffic falls 30% in Japan's bear-hit Hokkaido, Tohoku The Mainichi English 11/08 04:44

Yosakoi Festival starts in Kochi with 18,000 dancers participating The Mainichi English 11/08 04:20

Japan PM calls for free, safe passage of Hormuz in phone talks with Oman The Mainichi English 11/08 04:12

Japan successfully launches H3 rocket carrying positioning satellite The Mainichi English 11/08 04:05

News in Easy English: AI use may make thinking weaker, but students are using it anyway The Mainichi English 11/08 04:00

'No way I can pay that': Property resales drive steep rent hikes for tenants across Japan The Mainichi English 11/08 02:00

Woman's bid could expand genetic testing of embryos in Japan for inherited cancer risk The Mainichi English 11/08 02:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 11, 2026 The Mainichi English 10/08 23:00

Taiwan representative in Japan boycotts Nagasaki anniversary ceremony over seating The Mainichi English 10/08 13:00

Pearl Harbor attack witness, atomic bomb survivor reunite in Nagasaki The Mainichi English 10/08 12:00

South Korea, US to begin exercises next week to bolster readiness against North's threats The Mainichi English 10/08 11:30

'Tiananmen code' in Tokyo and AI's effect on brain: Our 5 most-read stories from last week The Mainichi English 10/08 11:00

US forces airlift drinking water to quake-hit Kumamoto The Mainichi English 10/08 11:00

Japan bankruptcies in July top 1,000 for 2nd straight month The Mainichi English 10/08 10:30

Japan fireworks event honors Kumamoto quake victims with white chrysanthemums The Mainichi English 10/08 10:25

Where is beloved mascot Myaku-Myaku now after Osaka Expo? The Mainichi English 10/08 09:47

Myanmar rebuffs ASEAN's call to free Aung San Suu Kyi and questions the need for an envoy The Mainichi English 10/08 09:30

Student who escaped mall explosion after Kumamoto quake urges youths to pursue peace The Mainichi English 10/08 09:11

Easy Japanese news in translation: Capsule toys help protect forest in Nikko National Park The Mainichi English 10/08 09:00

Editorial: Tokyo's soaring cremation fees underscore need for action as Japan ages The Mainichi English 10/08 08:45

A-bomb victims' group calls for world free of nukes on its 70th anniversary The Mainichi English 10/08 08:30

Ghibli Park in central Japan to add facility featuring 'Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind' The Mainichi English 10/08 07:32

BOJ policymaker urged faster rate hikes on inflation risks in July meeting The Mainichi English 10/08 07:30

Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region The Mainichi English 10/08 06:30

Shanghai cancels at least 1,300 flights as Typhoon Dolphin hits China's eastern coast The Mainichi English 10/08 05:30

20,000 'Pink Sigh' petunias leave visitors in awe at Mother Farm near Tokyo The Mainichi English 10/08 04:36

Japan logs current account surplus of 17.43 tril. yen in 1st half The Mainichi English 10/08 04:15

Dewanoumi sumo stable begins annual summer camp in Chiba Prefecture The Mainichi English 10/08 04:13

Japan eyes using cutting-edge AI under preemptive cyber defense policy The Mainichi English 10/08 03:00

Tokyo stocks open higher on Wall St. gains after weak nonfarm payrolls The Mainichi English 10/08 02:45

Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel The Mainichi English 10/08 02:09

Rugby: Player for League One 2nd-tier team dies after suffering heatstroke The Mainichi English 10/08 01:24

A-bomb survivors' no-nuclear goal faces challenges amid deterrence The Mainichi English 10/08 01:00

Taiwan representative skips Nagasaki atomic bombing anniversary ceremony The Mainichi English 10/08 00:30

From internment camp to the art world: new biography brings Ruth Asawa to Japanese readers The Mainichi English 10/08 00:00

New Kyoto shrine dedicated to stuffed toys brings comfort to owners The Mainichi English 10/08 00:00

AI to change education in Japan, reshape needed skills: Team Mirai leader The Mainichi English 10/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 10, 2026 The Mainichi English 09/08 23:00

Zelenskyy visits Moscow-friendly Serbia as Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill 4 The Mainichi English 09/08 12:00

Baseball: Murakami launches 26th homer, White Sox snap losing streak The Mainichi English 09/08 11:00

Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin The Mainichi English 09/08 10:00

Landslide in central Japan leaves nearly 400 people stranded The Mainichi English 09/08 09:00

Half of firms expect Japan's economy to grow amid inflation concern The Mainichi English 09/08 08:00

Italia rail firm FS Italiane orders Hitachi trains for London-Paris service The Mainichi English 09/08 07:00

Nagasaki warns of risk of nuclear war on 81st A-bomb anniversary The Mainichi English 09/08 06:56

Man moves to birthplace of Japan's 'matagi' hunters to carry on tradition The Mainichi English 09/08 06:00

Kyushu Univ. team develops pumpkin-peel film as alternative to naphtha-derived packaging The Mainichi English 09/08 06:00

Iran's leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks The Mainichi English 09/08 05:00

Full text of Nagasaki Peace Declaration on 81st anniversary of atomic bombing The Mainichi English 09/08 04:24

Full text of Pledge for Peace from A-bomb survivor on 81st anniv. of Nagasaki bombing The Mainichi English 09/08 04:23

A-bomb victims' group Hidankyo renews no-nukes pledge ahead of 70th anniv. The Mainichi English 09/08 03:06

Retro Japan: Symmetry and asymmetry at Tokyo's Yuzo Yamamoto museum The Mainichi English 09/08 02:00

Sex crime suspect linked to supply of pills in Tokyo's Kabukicho speaks from detention The Mainichi English 09/08 02:00

Meet your match? Spot the difference #192: Bon holidays The Mainichi English 09/08 02:00

Japanese teens explore Taiwan's chip industry at summer camp The Mainichi English 08/08 12:00

Baseball: Murakami blasts 25th homer as White Sox lose 4 straight The Mainichi English 08/08 11:00

Holiday exodus begins in Japan, heavier congestion than 2025 predicted The Mainichi English 08/08 10:30

The mighty Dodgers are reeling following a 7th straight loss in heartbreaking fashion The Mainichi English 08/08 10:10

Japan eyes enhancing Japanese language support for foreign children The Mainichi English 08/08 10:00

Japan sets "voice rights" guideline to target unauthorized AI use The Mainichi English 08/08 09:00

Eastern China braces for Typhoon Dolphin, shutting schools and tourist activities The Mainichi English 08/08 08:30

Caskets with anti-China messages appear in Manila, Beijing protests The Mainichi English 08/08 08:00

Japan lodges protest with S. Korea over marine survey near disputed islets The Mainichi English 08/08 07:00

'Japan's highest' art project opens for climbers along Mt. Fuji's Subashiri Trail The Mainichi English 08/08 06:00

How Saitama's early English education made it Japan's top junior high school performer The Mainichi English 08/08 06:00

Over 1,200 disaster relief volunteers enter quake-hit Kumamoto The Mainichi English 08/08 05:30

Japan gov't mulls cost-sharing among private firms for oil bypassing Hormuz The Mainichi English 08/08 05:00

The Mainichi News Quiz: What hit video game ended up as rice paddy art in Japan? The Mainichi English 08/08 05:00

News in Easy English: Kumamoto farmer happy Filipino interns are safe after major quake The Mainichi English 08/08 04:00

Japan's Defense Ministry eyes record 8.9 tril. yen in FY 2027 budget request The Mainichi English 08/08 04:00

All 4 penguins kept at northeastern Japan zoo die of avian malaria The Mainichi English 08/08 03:00

As AI reshapes university exam prep, Japan grapples with new education challenge The Mainichi English 08/08 02:00

In Tokyo's Kabukicho, habitual overdosers tap ready supply of prescription psychotropics The Mainichi English 08/08 02:00

Dollar dives over 1 yen to lower 157 zone on weak US jobs report The Mainichi English 08/08 00:46

Haiku in English: Aug. 8, 2026 The Mainichi English 07/08 23:00

'I can't forgive it': 'Evangelion' star Megumi Ogata condemns AI voice theft The Mainichi English 07/08 10:50

Tokyo stocks mixed as bargain hunting and buybacks trim tech losses The Mainichi English 07/08 10:33

Trips to Europe and a $1,000 hotel stay: Fukuoka Pref. Assembly reveals overseas travel costs The Mainichi English 07/08 10:19

Japan's Reiwa Shinsengumi political party to change name to 'party of life' The Mainichi English 07/08 09:41

Japan's food self-sufficiency rate falls to record low 37% in FY 2025 The Mainichi English 07/08 09:36

Japan researchers confirm 33-kilometer surface rupture after Kumamoto quake The Mainichi English 07/08 09:18

Student kills at least 6 in a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities say The Mainichi English 07/08 09:07

Easy Japanese news in translation: 25 cats rescued from Kumamoto shop arrive in Hiroshima The Mainichi English 07/08 09:00

Editorial: Defense Minister Koizumi's remarks trample on Japan's nonnuclear principles The Mainichi English 07/08 08:42

Airport closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin hits parts of southern Japan The Mainichi English 07/08 08:23

Baseball: Yoshida hits RBI double as Red Sox win 8th straight The Mainichi English 07/08 08:12

'Pray for rain': Canal damage threatens Japan's top tomato belt in Kumamoto Pref. The Mainichi English 07/08 07:12

Typhoon Dolphin heads west bringing strong winds to Okinawa, Amami-Oshima area The Mainichi English 07/08 07:00

Japan spent record 6.28 tril. yen in forex intervention on April 30 The Mainichi English 07/08 04:32

Tokyo stocks open lower on tech losses, Softbank earnings The Mainichi English 07/08 02:54

Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online The Mainichi English 07/08 02:30

Japan's household spending in June falls 3.3% on year The Mainichi English 07/08 02:07

Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling The Mainichi English 07/08 01:53

The atomic bomb, a world-changing invention, inflicted suffering and launched the nuclear age The Mainichi English 07/08 01:03

Foreign visitors to Japan parliament hit record high in 2025 The Mainichi English 07/08 00:30

Japan's planned food tax cut faces consumer, retailer skepticism The Mainichi English 07/08 00:00

Japanese-Vietnamese couple revitalizes village with lychees The Mainichi English 07/08 00:00

Teacher's arrest spurs Tokyo mom's petition to keep sex offenders out of Japan's schools The Mainichi English 07/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 7, 2026 The Mainichi English 06/08 23:00

Basketball: Hachimura eyes 2028 Olympics as 'biggest goal' in nat'l return The Mainichi English 06/08 13:00

Large typhoon in Pacific to approach southwestern Japan islands The Mainichi English 06/08 12:34

Nintendo April-June net profit rises 53.5% on strong game software sales The Mainichi English 06/08 12:00

Myanmar leader visits Thailand in bid to win political legitimacy The Mainichi English 06/08 11:30

SoftBank Group April-June net profit falls 17.7% to 347.33 bil. yen The Mainichi English 06/08 11:00

N. Korea fires suspected ballistic missile: Japan Defense Ministry The Mainichi English 06/08 10:36

Tokyo stocks mixed as Mideast hopes, robust earnings trim tech losses The Mainichi English 06/08 10:30

France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week The Mainichi English 06/08 10:00

First female umpire takes the field at Japan's summer Koshien HS baseball tourney The Mainichi English 06/08 09:36

Woman arrested for canceling over 2,000 orders on manga publisher's site in Tokyo The Mainichi English 06/08 09:00

Yoroku: Japan should remember lessons of anti-nuke 'Shimoda Case' The Mainichi English 06/08 07:45

Takaichi avoids clearly pledging Japan will maintain nonnuclear principles The Mainichi English 06/08 07:00

Editorial: 81 yrs since Hiroshima A-bomb, can a world freed of nuclear weapons be realized? The Mainichi English 06/08 06:06

Drawings of children's faces greet visitors at Hiroshima picture book exhibition The Mainichi English 06/08 05:39

Crow-Armstrong goes deep twice as the Cubs sweep Ohtani and the Dodgers with a wild 7-6 win The Mainichi English 06/08 05:30

The Mainichi News Quiz: What wave is washing through Japan's classrooms in AI age? The Mainichi English 06/08 05:00

Full text of Hiroshima governor's Peace Message on 81st anniversary of atomic bombing The Mainichi English 06/08 04:08

News in Easy English: Manga tells story of girls who cared for WWII kamikaze pilots The Mainichi English 06/08 04:00

Text of children's Commitment to Peace on 81st anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing The Mainichi English 06/08 03:54

Message from UN Secretary-General on 81st anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing The Mainichi English 06/08 03:41

Nikkei index opens lower on tech share losses, profit-taking The Mainichi English 06/08 03:14

Full text of Hiroshima Peace Declaration on 81st anniversary of atomic bombing The Mainichi English 06/08 03:12

Claims of manmade quake spread online after southwestern Japan disaster The Mainichi English 06/08 03:00

Hiroshima A-bomb girl inspiring Filipino children to fold peace cranes The Mainichi English 06/08 02:30

Hiroshima urges leaders to abolish nuclear weapons on 81st A-bomb anniv. The Mainichi English 06/08 01:58

Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula The Mainichi English 06/08 01:11

NHK says employee sexually assaulted by program cast member The Mainichi English 06/08 00:30

Manga artist Mari Yamazaki named honorary director of new Hokkaido Univ. children's library The Mainichi English 06/08 00:00

Man in Japan called 'father' as a boy helps children with foreign roots carrying hidden burdens The Mainichi English 06/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 6, 2026 The Mainichi English 05/08 23:00

Sumo: 17-year-old British wrestler sets sights on top ranks The Mainichi English 05/08 13:00

Golf: Kuwaki eyes big future on LPGA Tour after shining at British Open The Mainichi English 05/08 12:30

Nikkei ends up over 3% on hopes for AI growth, U.S.-Iran deal The Mainichi English 05/08 11:00

Some BOJ policymakers back rate hike to stabilize Japan long-term rates The Mainichi English 05/08 10:30

Japan Cabinet OKs 2-yr consumption tax cut on food to 1% from next April The Mainichi English 05/08 10:11

Japan's tallest castle lantern floats tower over crowds at Noshiro festival The Mainichi English 05/08 10:00

Late mystery author Higashino's new Galileo series novel goes on sale The Mainichi English 05/08 09:50

Dory Funk Jr., U.S. professional wrestling legend, dies at 85 The Mainichi English 05/08 09:36

Memorial service held in Hiroshima for Korean victims of 1945 A-bomb The Mainichi English 05/08 09:30

Japan's Ehime University develops filter enabling blood tests with eye drop-sized samples The Mainichi English 05/08 09:23

Japan temple in quake-hit area opens pool to children deprived of summer fun The Mainichi English 05/08 09:20

Easy Japanese news in translation: Children in Chiba Prefecture watch a whale being cut up The Mainichi English 05/08 09:00

Editorial: Japan needs basic economic policy review, not reliance on US, to stop yen's slide The Mainichi English 05/08 08:43

N. Korea condemns Japan's recent test-firing of Tomahawk cruise missile The Mainichi English 05/08 08:30

SpaceX posts loss in first report as a public company but less than expected The Mainichi English 05/08 07:30

Trump administration will close 5 smaller US consulates in Africa, Asia and the Western Hemisphere The Mainichi English 05/08 06:30

University of Tokyo suspends professor over 'Tiananmen code' embedded in website The Mainichi English 05/08 06:29

Man dies in rare fatal police shooting in Japan The Mainichi English 05/08 06:00

This summer isn't breaking heat records -- yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say The Mainichi English 05/08 05:30

Japan real wages in June rise for 6th straight month on summer bonuses The Mainichi English 05/08 04:30

Nikkei rises over 3% after Bessent says US-Iran deal is near The Mainichi English 05/08 03:44

Iran and Oman make progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, officials say The Mainichi English 05/08 03:30

Major Japanese firms agree to raise wages by over 5% for 3rd straight year The Mainichi English 05/08 03:00

U.S. joined Japan's currency intervention for stability of Asia: Bessent The Mainichi English 05/08 02:00

Truck collides with train after crashing into car in Yokohama, 2 injured The Mainichi English 05/08 01:00

Ascetic training with waterfall ritual draws participants to temple in Osaka Pref. The Mainichi English 05/08 00:00

OPINION: Japan's plan to cut medical school slots is irrational The Mainichi English 05/08 00:00

South Koreans with positive views of Japan hit record high in joint poll The Mainichi English 05/08 00:00

Haiku in English: Aug. 5, 2026 The Mainichi English 04/08 23:00

Millions join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid regional tensions and fears of US-Iran escalation The Mainichi English 04/08 14:00

Takagi, 10-time Olympic skating medalist, given People's Honor Award The Mainichi English 04/08 12:59

Japan says combat drones key to adapting to new warfare as tension rises in the region The Mainichi English 04/08 12:30

Japan proposes tougher income, pension rules for permanent residency The Mainichi English 04/08 12:00

Japan farm, food exports up 10.9% to record high in 1st half of 2026 The Mainichi English 04/08 11:30

Europe's hot, dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece, and drought in the UK The Mainichi English 04/08 10:30

Tokyo stocks rise on buybacks of AI, semiconductor-related shares The Mainichi English 04/08 10:05

Japan, Mexico agree to boost energy cooperation amid Middle East tensions The Mainichi English 04/08 09:30

Toyota April-June net profit rises 75.6% to 1.48 tril. yen The Mainichi English 04/08 09:00

Study finds unknown fault set off powerful Kumamoto quake The Mainichi English 04/08 09:00

Japan defense report calls for stronger industrial base, arms exports The Mainichi English 04/08 08:30

US to close consulate in Nagoya, 4 other foreign missions The Mainichi English 04/08 08:00

Editorial: 1 week after Kumamoto quake, effective systems to save lives crucial The Mainichi English 04/08 07:30

Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly star as the Cubs beat the slumping Dodgers 10-5 The Mainichi English 04/08 07:30

Powerful typhoon moves west but not to hit quake-struck southwestern Japan The Mainichi English 04/08 07:00

ANA flight makes evasive maneuver before landing at Tokyo's Haneda airport The Mainichi English 04/08 06:33

Minecraft-themed rice paddy art reaches peak viewing in Japan's Gyoda The Mainichi English 04/08 05:55

8,000 remain evacuated 1 week on from Kumamoto quake as heat persists The Mainichi English 04/08 05:31

The Mainichi News Quiz: What part of Narita Int'l Airport reopened after a major refit? The Mainichi English 04/08 05:00