A parent of one new student told the Mainichi Shimbun, "We cannot respond (to an interview)," apparently mindful of the written pledge. An acquaintance of theirs shared a message stating ...

A consortium formed by representatives of industry, government and academia has set a target of using over 15% recycled plastic in the production of cars in Japan in 2031, and over 20% from 2036, it ...

(Mainichi/Akihiro Hirata) TOKYO -- The support rate for the Cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plunged to 23% in a weekend Mainichi Shimbun opinion poll, down 7 percentage points ...

The designs of two models of self-driving buses that will be showcased at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo were recently unveiled ahead of opening day next month at the Expo venue on Yumeshima, an ...

The economy ministry on Dec. 17 released a draft of a new “basic energy plan” that sets a course for Japan’s energy policy and marks a return to utilization of nuclear power. The phrase ...

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OSAKA—A 60-meter-long slide attached to the landmark Tsutenkaku Tower here offers users a stunning view of the city while they shriek in terror. The new attraction ...