A century has passed since the promulgation in April 1925 of the Peace Preservation Law, which stripped away freedom of ...

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between May 3 and ...

Japan's rice prices fell for the first time in 18 weeks to 4,214 yen ($28.50) per 5 kilograms, the government said Monday, ...

Lone yokozuna Hoshoryu notched another convincing win Monday at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, crushing out No. 1 ...

According to the Japan Weather Association, successful heat acclimation makes it easier to sweat and reduces the likelihood ...

Why were authorities unable to protect the life of a woman who repeatedly complained of being stalked? The police must ...

Indian and Pakistani authorities said on Monday that there were no reported incidents of firing overnight along the heavily ...

Easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for ...

Tokyo stocks ended higher Monday, backed by hopes for easing trade tensions between the United States and China following ...

Hamas said Sunday that the last living American hostage in Gaza, Edan Alexander, will be released as part of efforts ...

Even though he is detained in The Hague, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is among the candidates vying for som ...

The Miyamakasumizakura at Yamagata City Wildflower Park originated from natural hybridization of the Miyamazakura tree and ...