The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about Myaku-Myaku, the beloved official mascot of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, includi･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Tokyo’s soaring cremation fees underscore need for action as Japan ages
As aging of Japan's population advances, the number of people dying will continue to increase for the next decade or so. We need to think about how pe･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney, Universal Studios Japan and more amusement parks are raising prices
Over the past year, the cost of living and travelling in Japan has been steadily creeping up, from higher taxi fares to increased visa fees for foreign nationals. Now, amusement parks across Japan are ... ( read original story ...)
“I’ve never considered myself famous”: How Naomi Osaka kept her feet on the ground while becoming one of tennis’ biggest global stars
Even as a prominent athlete, Naomi Osaka doesn’t see herself as famous. Early in her career, achieving remarkable milestones led her to think she'd reached the high point. However, personal ... ( read original story ...)
Japan posts first current account deficit in nearly 1-1/2 years
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Japan recorded a current account deficit in June for the first time in 17 months, data from the finance ministry showed on Monday, as robust investment in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s executives call for FX stability as weak yen intensify import-cost pressure
By Kentaro Okasaka and Maki Shiraki TOKYO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Japanese executives are increasingly warning that currency swings and a persistently weak yen pose risks to the economy, highlighting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan taps public-private funds for shipbuilding, eyeing next-generation vessels
As Japan depends on overseas sources for critical goods such as energy and food, its shipbuilding industry is essential to the country’s economic security. ( read original story ...)
Chinese consul general Xue Jian’s Osaka tenure amid controversy
A Chinese "top-tier wolf warrior" diplomat, Xue Jian, the consul general in Osaka, who posted a threat in November last year vowing to "cut off the head" of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has ... ( read original story ...)
By propping up the yen, the US and Japan are actually admitting dollar dominance isn’t what it used to be, top economist warns
"When this message sinks in, other countries will redouble their search for more attractive, readily usable alternatives." ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan’s Okinawa before bearing down on China
The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island. ( read original story ...)
Japan orders evacuations and cancels 500 flights as Typhoon Dolphin approaches
The typhoon has had maximum sustained winds of 144 kph with gusts reaching 198 kph and has been nearing a chain of islands between Kyushu and Okinawa Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Fijian Vunilagi dies in Japan from suspected heatstroke
Fijian Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session, his Japanese club Kyuden Voltex announce. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shares practice anecdote about Alexandra Eala and Filipino fans
Osaka comments on Eala enjoying a massive popularity and bringing the Filipino community to tennis. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Jazz Club To Launch Multi-Level Hybrid Venue During Art Week Tokyo
Blurring the lines between an exhibition space and a nightlife hub, the upcoming event offers a decentralized, highly experiential alternative to standard art fairs. ( read original story ...)
Robot fighting competition becomes paid spectator sport in Tokyo
Under blue lighting, the legs of two robots swiftly sliced through the air. One extended its leg to kick the opponent, causing the other’s body to tilt backward. The robot that lost its balance was ... ( read original story ...)
An Earthquake in Japan struck an operating room mid-surgery
Surgeons at a Japanese hospital were mid-operation when the deadly 6.8 magnitude Kumamoto earthquake struck July 28, cutting the water supply and forcing services to shut down. The hospital said all ... ( read original story ...)