Why do Japanese government workers keep losing sensitive data while drunk?
Nights out drinking can often end badly. But in Japan, they have a habit of going spectacularly wrong for government ...
The superficial notion of 'polite' Japanese people: 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 Feb.1 and ...
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Tokyo is attracting people from the rest of Japan again
The trend that saw many Japanese quit the 40 million plus metropolis thanks to smart-working now seems to be coming to an end with mainly young people moving to Tokyo for study or work.
Japanese mark the end of winter with bean-throwing ritual to ward off evil spirits
Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...
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Trump’s policies may pressure Japan into even more defense spending, expert says
An American professor and a Japanese author, speaking to reporters Friday in Tokyo, said their nations should take a less ...
Japan says it has asked the US to exclude it from 25% steel and aluminum tariffs
Japan 's government said Wednesday it asked the U.S. to exclude it from 25% steel and aluminum tariffs, a change from ...
Dodgers plan to start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki in Tokyo
The Japanese stars are expected to pitch against the Cubs on March 18-19, with Chicago manager Craig Counsell planning to ...
Japan considers accepting Gaza people for medical aid: Ishiba
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday his government is considering offering medical support in Japan for residents of ...