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LDP’s flag desecration bill rekindles debate over limits of expression

Advocates say the measure is meant to address a legal gap but critics argue the bill's language is "extremely vague."

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.

Abuse case fuels calls for stronger safeguards in Japan youth sports

KITAKYUSHU (Kyodo) -- As Japan pushes to strengthen safeguards in youth sports, a sexual assault case involving a former karate school head in a south

The Mainichi News Quiz: What Japanese language stat hit a new high in academic 2025?

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for May 30 to test your news knowledge. Ready?What figure related to J

Government urges transport firms to guard against AI misuse

The instructions were made at a meeting with operators from six infrastructure sectors, also including ports, airports, logistics and water supply.

Japan ruling LDP proposes GPS devices for stalkers to safeguard victims

The proposal, submitted as part of an urgent proposal on preventing special fraud and stalking cases, noted similar moves overseas that aim to prevent repeat offenses.

A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods

In the 1980s and 1990s, subsidies, cheap energy and price guarantees fueled overproduction of various products which flooded markets, tanked prices and spread pain globally.

South-Facing Apartments Drop in Popularity Among Japan’s Renters in Age of Extreme Heat

A report by the operator of a major Japanese real estate platform found that fewer renters are looking for apartments facing south, while more are seeking accommodation where a guarantor is not required.

SpaceX debut draws a crowd, but few recent hot IPOs outpace the market

The space exploration company is expected to target ​a $1.75 trillion valuation, but an analysis shows there is ​no guarantee investors ‌will make money.

Pakistan to deploy paramilitary force to guard copper-gold belt

Beyond the native speaker myth: Who ‘owns’ the Japanese language?

As Japan considers adding language requirements to permanent residency and other visa categories, it must also reconsider what "proficiency" means.