Tatsuya Imai is likely to be the next Japanese pitcher to move Major League Baseball after the Pacific League's Seibu Lions said Monday he will be made available to teams through the posting process. ( read original story ...)
Japan Hit With Multiple Earthquakes Following Tsunami Warning
Dozens of earthquakes struck near Japan on Monday following a cluster of seismic activity that rocked the area over the weekend. Today's set of earthquakes follow a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo and Beijing exchange barbs after PM Takaichi calls invasion of Taiwan ‘existential threat’
China regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control.View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo: Drone Flies Over Japan’s Snowy Capital
Glide above the vibrant, snow-loving city of Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, Japan, with this captivating drone video. Witness the geometric beauty of the city's grid-like layout, set against the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka says pregnancy helped her discover her worth — and moms everywhere feel that truth
Naomi Osaka reveals how pregnancy and postpartum helped her rediscover self-worth, a journey that resonates with many ... ( read original story ...)
7th Ruling Finds Japan Upper House Poll in Unconstitutional State
Sapporo High Court ruled Monday that the July 20 election for the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the Diet, Japan's parliament, was conducted "in a state of unconstitutionality" due to vote ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful quake strikes off the coast of Japan, tsunami advisory issued
A tsunami of about 10 centimeters (4 inches) was detected at Ofunato city in Iwate Prefecture, Ominato port, Miyako and Kamaishi, and subsequently as high as 20 centimeters (8 inches) in the coastal area of Kuji, NHK said. ( read original story ...)
Chinese diplomat threatens to cut off Japan leader’s head
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told lawmakers a conflict over Taiwan could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan. ( read original story ...)
Survey: Japan’s rice prices likely to fall in coming months
A survey of rice growers and wholesalers in Japan shows they expect prices of the staple to fall in the coming months. That's because freshly harvested grain will boost inventory levels. ( read original story ...)
Nepathya to bring Nepali folk-rock to three Japanese cities
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Folk-rock band Nepathya is set to perform a series of concerts in three Japanese cities—Nagoya, Tokyo, and Osaka. The band, which shares many bittersweet memories with Japan from ... ( read original story ...)
Sanseito support and Osaka anti-xenophobia protests: 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 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 ...)