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Japan PM declines to confirm alleged smear video audio, irking opposition

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday declined an opposition lawmaker's request to listen to audio relating to reports alleging h

UNESCO-listed Himeji Castle found damaged after Typhoon Jangmi

KOBE (Kyodo) -- The exterior wall of Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in western Japan, has been found damaged, likely due to strong winds

Pudu Robotics eyes Hong Kong listing amid geopolitical risks

Former US Open finalist Kei Nishikori to conclude his career at the Japan Open

PARIS (AP) -- Former U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori will conclude his career at home when he plays in the Japan Open later this year.The 36-year-old

N. Korea did not list Takeshima as its territory in 2025 map, book

BEIJING (Kyodo) -- North Korea did not list Takeshima, a group of South Korea-controlled islets in the Sea of Japan, as its territory on a map and in

Minimax and Zhipu aim to further tap China's AI fever with dual listings

AI advice in assault case and foreign business visa uproar: 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 May 23 and 31. The first story was

Nikkei 225 tops 67,000 for first time

At 10:27 a.m. on Monday, the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime section was up 901.78 points, or 1.36%, from Friday.

Baseball: White Sox's Murakami lands on injured list with hamstring strain

CHICAGO (Kyodo) -- The Chicago White Sox said Saturday they have placed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami on the 10-day injured list with a right ham

Japanese cellist Kitamura wins 5th prize in Brussels contest

Kitamura, 22, played Russian composer Sergey Prokofiev's Symphony-Concerto and other works with the Belgian National Orchestra.

Disaster Recovery: Learning from Listening to Those Involved

Haruhi Okudaira considers the role of listening in the TOMODACHI Noto recovery project and how it can carry over to social issues such as gender and diversity. The post Disaster Recovery: Learning from Listening to Those Involved first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Realistic AI-created content to require labels during Japan’s election campaigns

The requirement will apply to videos and images that may be mistaken for those not generated by AI, while those that can be clearly identified as made using AI will be excluded.

Nikkei tops 66,000 for first time in morning

The index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime section hit a high of 66,428.81 on Wednesday morning, up 1,432.72 points from Tuesday.

North Korea tests mix of enhanced ballistic, cruise missiles and artillery rockets

The tests confirmed the combat readiness of cruise missiles to be deployed ‌near the border with South Korea equipped with precision navigation and AI-guided controls.

MUFG exploring options for stake in Indonesian lender Danamon, sources say

Indonesia has given listed companies up to three years to increase their public floats as part of reforms to boost transparency.

Lavrov tells Rubio to evacuate U.S. diplomats, citizens from Kyiv

Ukraine came under a massive Russian drone and missile barrage on Sunday that included an Oreshnik ballistic missile.

How do European rightwing populists see China? 4 things to know

Japanese listed firms log record net profits in 2025

The figure for the year ended in March hit a record high for the fifth consecutive year, thanks to rosy earnings of semiconductor- and data center-related companies.

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv hit by massive missile and drone attack

Kyiv was hit by ⁠a massive strike of missiles and drones early on Sunday, shortly after its air force warned Russia might launch a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile.

Kindle loyalists scramble as Amazon turns page on old e-readers

For longtime users, the end of support for devices released in 2012 or earlier feels like "complete betrayal."