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The Mainichi - Japan Daily News The Mainichi is the online English edition of Japan's highly respected and trusted Mainichi Shimbun

The Mainichi, English-language version of the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper, was inaugurated in April 1922. The Japanese-language Mainichi Shimbun, which is marking the 145th anniversary of its founding this year, is the oldest newspaper in Japan.

Only 16% want to visit Osaka Expo set to start in April: Mainichi poll
17/02/2025

Only 16% want to visit Osaka Expo set to start in April: Mainichi poll

TOKYO -- Just 16% of respondents to a weekend poll conducted by the Mainichi Shimbun said they want to go to see the 2025 World Expo, which will open

Father of woman abducted by N. Korea dies at 96 without reunion
17/02/2025

Father of woman abducted by N. Korea dies at 96 without reunion

KOBE (Kyodo) -- Akihiro Arimoto, the father of a Japanese woman abducted by North Korea in 1983, has died aged 96 without seeing his daughter again, a

Japan's economy grows annualized real 2.8% in Oct.-Dec.
17/02/2025

Japan's economy grows annualized real 2.8% in Oct.-Dec.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's economy grew an annualized 2.8 percent in the October-December period of 2024, marking the third straight quarter of expansio

News Navigator: What will the Japan Pavilion for 2025 Osaka Expo be like?
17/02/2025

News Navigator: What will the Japan Pavilion for 2025 Osaka Expo be like?

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the Japan Pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, set to open in Ap

Nagoya woman diagnosed with stage-4 cancer at 26 sends hopeful message
17/02/2025

Nagoya woman diagnosed with stage-4 cancer at 26 sends hopeful message

NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Miyabi Kuroiwa, from Nagoya, central Japan, was 26 when she was diagnosed with stage-4 breast cancer.

Families of abductees slam Ishiba's plan for North Korea liaison offices
17/02/2025

Families of abductees slam Ishiba's plan for North Korea liaison offices

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The families and supporters of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago reaffirmed Sunday their opposition to Prime Min

Rugby: Dylan Riley helps Wild Knights dominate 2nd half for win over Eagles
17/02/2025

Rugby: Dylan Riley helps Wild Knights dominate 2nd half for win over Eagles

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Dylan Riley scored a pair of tries in the second half as the Japan Rugby League One-leading Saitama Wild Knights defeated the Yokoham

Football: Hiroshima beat Machida on J1 debutant Nakamura's late goal
17/02/2025

Football: Hiroshima beat Machida on J1 debutant Nakamura's late goal

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Rookie Sota Nakamura found the net in his J-League first-division debut to secure Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 2-1 comeback victory over fel

Local gov't in central Japan to help cover commuting costs to new night school
17/02/2025

Local gov't in central Japan to help cover commuting costs to new night school

IGA, Mie -- The municipal government here is set to establish a subsidy to cover commuting costs for 12-15-year-old students from financially struggli

Baseball: Stanford slugger Rintaro Sasaki makes strong debut
17/02/2025

Baseball: Stanford slugger Rintaro Sasaki makes strong debut

LOS ANGELES (Kyodo) -- Highly touted Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki made a strong U.S. college baseball debut Saturday, driving in four runs in Stanf

At least 176 harassment cases found at Japan fire stations in FY 2023
17/02/2025

At least 176 harassment cases found at Japan fire stations in FY 2023

MIYAZAKI (Kyodo) -- At least 176 cases of physical assault, sexual harassment and other forms of misconduct were reported in workplaces at fire depart

Athletics: Japan's Yamanishi breaks men's 20 km race walk record
17/02/2025

Athletics: Japan's Yamanishi breaks men's 20 km race walk record

KOBE (Kyodo) -- Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi set a new world record in the men's 20-kilometer race walk Sunday as he strode to victory at the national

50.1% of Japanese give high marks to Ishiba-Trump summit: poll
16/02/2025

50.1% of Japanese give high marks to Ishiba-Trump summit: poll

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A Kyodo News survey showed Sunday that 50.1 percent of respondents gave high marks to the first in-person summit between Japanese Pri

Japan foreign minister stresses G7 unity toward peace in Ukraine
16/02/2025

Japan foreign minister stresses G7 unity toward peace in Ukraine

MUNICH (Kyodo) -- Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya emphasized unity among the Group of Seven in addressing Russia's invasion of Ukraine at its

Baseball: Ohtani throws 'great' 1st bullpen of spring training
16/02/2025

Baseball: Ohtani throws 'great' 1st bullpen of spring training

GLENDALE, Arizona (Kyodo) -- Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani made further progress toward his return as a two-way player Saturday by throwing h

Japanese undergrads want at least $1,650 month starting salary: survey - The Mainichi
16/02/2025

Japanese undergrads want at least $1,650 month starting salary: survey - The Mainichi

TOKYO -- A starting salary at least 250,000 yen (about $1,650) is the most common figure sought by undergraduate students, who cite

Sakai knives a cut above for foreign visitors to Japan
16/02/2025

Sakai knives a cut above for foreign visitors to Japan

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- The global popularity of blades forged in the western Japan city of Sakai is on the rise, with foreign tourists helping to boost sale

A wee problem: Can Japanese 'mochi' rice cake really stop frequent trips to the toilet?
16/02/2025

A wee problem: Can Japanese 'mochi' rice cake really stop frequent trips to the toilet?

TOKYO -- Can eating

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Kurdish group in Japan sues hate speech organizer, demands ban on rallies
Kurdish group in Japan sues hate speech organizer, demands ban on rallies

Kurdish group in Japan sues hate speech organizer, demands ban on rallies https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250213/p2a/00m/0na/013000c

20,000 'hina' dolls to adorn east Japan city for Girls' Day festival
20,000 'hina' dolls to adorn east Japan city for Girls' Day festival

20,000 'hina' dolls to adorn east Japan city for Girls' Day festival https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250213/p2a/00m/0li/009000c

Large cod dedicated to north Japan shrine in festival to pray for good catch, safety
Large cod dedicated to north Japan shrine in festival to pray for good catch, safety

Large cod dedicated to north Japan shrine in festival to pray for good catch, safety https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250205/p2a/00m/0na/015000c

As aging pipes cause sinkholes, Japan local gov'ts struggle with sewer maintenance
As aging pipes cause sinkholes, Japan local gov'ts struggle with sewer maintenance

As aging pipes cause sinkholes, Japan local gov'ts struggle with sewer maintenance https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250205/p2a/00m/0na/012000c

Winter delicacy 'kandara' cod fishing in full swing off north Japan's Yamagata Pref.
Winter delicacy 'kandara' cod fishing in full swing off north Japan's Yamagata Pref.

Winter delicacy 'kandara' cod fishing in full swing off north Japan's Yamagata Pref. https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250122/p2a/00m/0na/008000c

Kids cry as discipline 'demons' visit homes, pray for health in north Japan
Kids cry as discipline 'demons' visit homes, pray for health in north Japan

Kids cry as discipline 'demons' visit homes, pray for health in north Japan https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250106/p2a/00m/0na/007000c

Man arrested over Japan McDonald's stabbings faced noise complaints, pondered selling home
Man arrested over Japan McDonald's stabbings faced noise complaints, pondered selling home

Man arrested over Japan McDonald's stabbings faced noise complaints, pondered selling home https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241226/p2a/00m/0na/009000c

Monkeys on west Japan island form Chinese character for 'snake' ahead of 2025 zodiac
Monkeys on west Japan island form Chinese character for 'snake' ahead of 2025 zodiac

Monkeys on west Japan island form Chinese character for 'snake' ahead of 2025 zodiac https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241226/p2a/00m/0li/002000c

IC or credit cards?: Central Japan railway lines divided over fare payment systems
IC or credit cards?: Central Japan railway lines divided over fare payment systems

IC or credit cards?: Central Japan railway lines divided over fare payment systems https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241221/p2a/00m/0bu/008000c

Scan for dud bombs ongoing at Fukuoka Airport following explosion at Miyazaki facility
Scan for dud bombs ongoing at Fukuoka Airport following explosion at Miyazaki facility

Scan for dud bombs ongoing at Fukuoka Airport following explosion at Miyazaki facility https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241220/p2a/00m/0na/019000c

Locals recall strange behavior of man arrested over stabbings at McDonald's in Fukuoka Pref.
Locals recall strange behavior of man arrested over stabbings at McDonald's in Fukuoka Pref.

Locals recall strange behavior of man arrested over stabbings at McDonald's in Fukuoka Pref. https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241220/p2a/00m/0na/013000c

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The Mainichi, the English-language version of the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper, was inaugurated in April 1922. The Japanese-language Mainichi Shimbun, which is marking the 147th anniversary of its founding this year, is the oldest newspaper in Japan.