We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between November 1 and 9. The first story w ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo looks to keep ‘monster parents’ at bay with new protocols
Measures from limiting the duration of meetings to having a lawyer handle complaints aim to protect teachers from irrational requests and abusive behaviors. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Diplomat Threatens To Cut Off Japan’s Leader Head
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told lawmakers a conflict over Taiwan could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan protests ‘extremely inappropriate’ comments by Chinese envoy
Japan said on Monday it had complained to China about "extremely inappropriate" remarks by one of its diplomats towards Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. ( read original story ...)
Nissan generates P37.23-B after selling Yokohama headquarters
After months of looming rumors and reports, Nissan has finally sold its famed headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. This comes as the latest phase in the Re:Nissan recovery plan, which has already carried ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka gives ‘grateful’ shoutout to daughter Shai, Paula Badosa opens up about ‘healing’ as duo end 2025 season with heartfelt messages
Now, Naomi Osaka has announced that she will be returning to the tennis courts in 2026 at the ASB Classic. The event is also set to feature the legendary Venus Williams. Osaka last competed at the ASB ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Holdings (SOOBF) Price Target Increased by 54.46% to 46.45
The average one-year price target for Sapporo Holdings (OTCPK:SOOBF) has been revised to $46.45 / share. This is an increase of 54.46% from the prior estimate of $30.07 dated March 10, 2024. The price ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Advan Teams Sweep GT300 Podium in Super GT Round 7 at Autopolis
Teams running Yokohama Advan tires swept the GT300 podium in Round 7 of the 2025 Autobacs Super GT Series, a three-hour race held Oct. 18-19 at Autopolis Circuit in Oita Prefecture. The win marks the ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful earthquake rattles the northern coast of Japan; earlier tsunami advisory lifted
A powerful earthquake, with an upgraded magnitude of 6.9 and a depth of about 12 miles, struck off the coast of northern Japan, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. ( read original story ...)
Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory After Strong Earthquake Off Its Coast
A tsunami was expected to come ashore with a maximum height of about three feet after a 6.7-magnitude quake struck off Japan’s coast early Sunday evening. ( read original story ...)
Huge Godzilla installation to see off travellers at Tokyo’s Haneda airport from December
Travellers leaving Tokyo to take international flights will be watched over by the world’s largest indoor Godzilla installation from late December, likely becoming the latest attraction at the busy ... ( read original story ...)
Eat Tokyo: From Izakaya to Top Floor
Encounter whales (and whale sharks, too) in quiet, relaxing destinations like the Maldives, Sri Lanka, the ice caps and Baja California Sur. ( read original story ...)
Travis Scott, Stormi delight fans in Tokyo with sweet father-daughter moment
Travis Scott and his daughter Stormi captured hearts in Tokyo with an adorable duet, stealing the spotlight shortly after Kanye West made a surprise appearance.At a Saturday concert in Tokyo, the ... ( read original story ...)
Travis Scott Surprises Fans by Bringing Daughter Stormi, 7, Onstage During Tokyo Concert
Travis Scott surprised fans by bringing his daughter Stormi, 7, onstage during his concert in Tokyo on Nov. 8. The rapper shares Stormi, along with 3-year-old son Aire, with Kylie Jenner. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo man, 41, admits to fatally stabbing sister, parents
Hokkaido police have arrested a 41-year-old man who has admitted to fatally stabbing his sister and their mother and father in Sapporo City last month ... ( read original story ...)
Investment money pours into Osaka ‘minpaku street,’ raising rents and local tensions
On a street in Osaka's Nishinari Ward stands a row of 19 new houses, their stark black walls setting them apart from the surrounding neighbor･･･ ... ( read original story ...)