We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between May 10 and ...

Efforts to respect diversity are experiencing a headwind. It is crucial to face the reality of persistent discrimination and ...

Japan's farm minister Taku Eto on Monday came under fire after saying that he does not need to buy rice because he receives ...

Ozeki Onosato eased to his ninth straight win at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday as rank-and-file Hakuoho and ...

The 50th Izushi soba eating contest, in which participants compete to eat as many plates of buckwheat noodles as possible ...

Remarks by Japan's farm minister Taku Eto that he does not need to buy rice because he receives it from supporters sparked ...

After the government terminated his legal status in the U.S., one student abruptly lost his laboratory job in Houston and, ...

A local government's decision to promote a bridge as the perfect spot for an Instagramable shot of Mt. Fuji has backfired, ...

Yellow small chrysanthemums, used to garnish sashimi and other dishes, are being harvested in the city of Toyohashi, Aichi ...

Two Chinese men were arrested Sunday over an alleged hit-and-run that injured four elementary school boys near Tokyo last w ...

Japan attacker Yuki Ishikawa scored 20 points as Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia of Italy beat Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie of Poland ...

Yuki Tsunoda went from last to 10th at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Italy on Sunday, scoring a point for Red Bull after d ...