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Tokyo Pride draws thousands to spotlight important year for LGBTQ rights

Japan remains the only Group of Seven nation that does not recognize same-sex marriage, even as public support for marriage equality has reached about 67%.

Amaguri is an aptly named sweetheart

Like her name, which is Japanese for "sweet chestnut," Amaguri is a sweetheart and considers anyone who pays attention to her to be a new friend.

Alumni at western Japan school create acrylic stands to remember outgoing school uniforms

IGA, Mie -- The alumni association at a high school here launched a project to preserve images of their traditional uniforms, which are being phased o

In Matsuyama, sushi more than worth the pilgrimage

When chef Koji Takahira took over Kurumasushi from his father, he also transitioned to serving Edomae-style "nigiri" sushi — a move that has paid dividends.

Japan ruling party urges gov't to protect farmers in Mercosur trade talks

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's ruling party on Friday adopted a resolution urging the government to protect domestic farmers from a potential influx of chea

U.S. attacks Iranian coastal sites after Iran launches drones in latest flare-up

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz.

Parliament leaders adopt draft proposal for imperial succession

The draft calls for allowing female members of the imperial family to retain their status after marriage and male heirs to be adopted from former branches.

35 yrs after Japan's Mt. Unzen disaster, then rookie reporter teaches lessons to students

SHIMABARA, Nagasaki -- June 3 marked 35 years since a major pyroclastic flow on Mount Unzen's Fugen peak in Nagasaki Prefecture claimed the lives of 4

Tata-Chery collaboration highlights Indian EV makers' China reliance

‘Extremely intelligent’ bear at large after hurting four in Fukushima

The bear apparently unlatched a window while evading capture and turned on a water tap to drink from.

AI intensifies fight against cheating on China's college entrance exam

Baseball: Ohtani throws 6 shutout frames, bats 3-for-4 in win over Arizona

PHOENIX, Arizona (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani pitched six shutout innings while reaching base five times Wednesday as he led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a

Trump takes the lead for America's 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations

WASHINGTON (AP) -- When nearly all the scheduled musical performers pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary -- fearing the

Nissan considering building Chery vehicles in the U.K.

The agreement comes amid a sharp slowdown in the European car market since 2019.

Once the preserve of elite chefs, sushi-making can be fun

TOKYO (AP) -- No food says Japan more than sushi. But few people make it themselves, even Japanese.The art of making sushi traditionally meant decades

The Mainichi News Quiz: Which nut allergies do Japanese researchers say can be treated?

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for June 4 to test your news knowledge. Ready?What nut allergies did J

Consumption tax cut is quickly turning into a headache for Takaichi

Translating the pledge from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration into policy has proven more complicated than many lawmakers anticipated.

South Korea, China agree first expansion in flight rights in seven years

The deal would make it easier to add flights on high-demand routes such as ​Incheon to Shanghai and Incheon ⁠to Guangzhou, where existing rights had been fully used by both sides.

Japan chemical company touts naphtha-light alternative for diapers, pads

Leclerc confirms multi-year extension with Ferrari

Charles Leclerc has ⁠raced more times for Ferrari than any other driver in the team's history other than now-retired seven-time ⁠world champion Michael Schumacher.