Japanese stocks ended lower as concerns about U.S. tariffs and domestic borrowing costs weighed on the market. Chip and bank shares led the declines. Kioxia Holdings dropped 5.9% and Sumitomo Mitsui ...
Schoolkids victims of sex crimes by fellow students: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between March 15 and 23. The first story wa･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after stabbing male colleague on street in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he stabbed 52-year-old male work colleague in the chest with a kitchen knife on a street. According to police, ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossoms blooming in Tokyo, beating 2024’s date by 5 days
The trees are expected to be in full bloom in about a week, according to Japan's weather agency. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Urban oasis: Meet the stunning neighborhood that is taking Tokyo by storm
While Trump discusses Gaza's future, Japan’s Azabudai Hills combines luxury, tech, and nature in a stunning urban space. Could this model inspire development worldwide? ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossom season kicks off in Tokyo after warm weekend
At approximately 2 p.m. Monday, the Meteorological Agency announced that its reference Somei-Yoshino cherry tree at Yasukuni Shrine was officially in bloom. ( read original story ...)
Spring festivals draw tens of thousands of visitors to American bases near Tokyo
Tens of thousands of visitors toured the home of the U.S. 7th Fleet and other U.S. military installations in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Elliott Builds Stake in Japan’s Sumitomo Realty & Development
Elliott Investment Management has built a stake in Sumitomo Realty & Development and shared views on the Japanese company’s operations, the property developer said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Starts Fight Against Illegal Online Gambling Addiction
Japan is taking decisive action against illegal online gambling as addiction rates soar to unprecedented levels. On March 21, 2025, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet approved a comprehensive ...
Japanese banks to stop issuing bills and checks for firms
Japan's banking industry is moving towards greater digitalization by bringing businesses onto an electronic settlement system and stop issuing checks and bills.
‘Feels good’: Osaka governor tests futuristic ‘human washing machine’ ahead of Expo
Prior to the start of the World Expo in Osaka, reporters here on March 23 were given a preview of the "human washing machine of the future" s･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Parks Jr., Osaka get revenge over Wright, Kawasaki
Osaka Evessa’s Ray Parks Jr. in the 2024-25 Japan B.League. Photo from Japan B.League.Ray Parks Jr. and Osaka Evessa got their revenge over Matthew Wright and the Kawasaki Brave Thunders. After their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 10-year-old gives debut lecture on Nagasaki A-bomb survivors’ experiences
A 10-year-old boy from the Japanese capital of Tokyo has begun telling the stories of people who survived the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki. ( read original story ...)
Japan protests Chinese government statement it says misquoted PM Ishiba
Japan had lodged a protest with China about a statement that misquoted Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's remarks during Friday's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Japan's top government ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Aims to Make Military More Potent With New Joint Command
Japan put the branches of its military under a single operational command, taking a step the US, China and other nations have followed to better prepare for conflict by ensuring coordination between ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ says to raise rates if price target to be achieved, despite losses on JGBs
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if its underlying inflation target is likely to be achieved, despite potential losses on its ...