It was his first chance, and maybe his last chance, to cast a vote. That's what one mother in Aichi Prefecture thought as she ...

Claims that products containing menthol, known for their refreshing sensation, may not be effective against heatstroke and ...

TOKYO -- A venture company originating from Kobe University has recreated the "pleasant scent" that wafts from babies' heads ...

Before arriving in Japan, I had only lived in the suburbs of the San Francisco Bay Area, where I grew up, or my rural college ...

After the end of the Cold War, regional conflicts have erupted. The U.S. stepped up its pressure on Japan to contribute ...

Subcontractors involved in the construction of eight overseas pavilions at the World Exposition in Osaka are claiming they ...

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Aug. 16 to test your news knowledge.

Which major Nissan car factory in Japan is scheduled to close at the end of fiscal 2027?

Japan's role as a peace promoter faces increasing challenges in a conflict-prone world, even as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ...

A missing male hiker was found dead on Friday, a day after being attacked and dragged away by a brown bear on Mt. Rausu on ...

The 72nd Yosakoi Festival began on Aug. 10 in Kochi. About 18,000 dancers from 188 teams joined. This is four more teams and ...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) -- President Donald Trump failed to secure an agreement from Vladimir Putin on ...