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Easy Japanese news in translation: Azaleas delight visitors at garden in Fukuoka Prefecture

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2a/00m/0li/020000c

Published: April 29, 2026 16:00

An azalea plant taller than people is in bloom with bright red flowers. An azalea festival is being held at Ukidakekohkajuen garden in the city of Ito

Ohtani strikes out 9 over 6 innings in 2nd pitching-only performance for Dodgers

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260429/p2g/00m/0sp/026000c

Published: April 29, 2026 14:47

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shohei Ohtani struck out nine in six effective innings Tuesday night and did not bat for the Los Angeles Dodgers, his second start

Japan confectioner Chateraise launches chocolate made from Indonesian cacao

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2a/00m/0li/012000c

Published: April 29, 2026 13:00

TOKYO -- Chateraise Co., one of Japan's largest confectionery makers, headquartered in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, has begun producing and selling cho

Japan's Shizuoka launches unified tea brand, logo to up global recognition

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260429/p2g/00m/0na/018000c

Published: April 29, 2026 11:30

SHIZUOKA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan recently unveiled a new unified brand for tea produced in the premier tea-growing regi

Why you may see Japanese soccer fans cleaning up the stadium after World Cup games

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260429/p2g/00m/0sp/004000c

Published: April 29, 2026 11:00

TOKYO (AP) -- If there's one country guaranteed to clean up at the World Cup, it's Japan.Literally.Scenes of Japanese soccer fans sweeping stadiums an

Japan exhibition traces Donald Keene's lifelong pursuit of poet Takuboku Ishikawa

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2a/00m/0et/004000c

Published: April 29, 2026 09:00

MORIOKA -- A special exhibition tracing the work of U.S.-born Japan scholar Donald Keene (1922-2019), who followed poet and tanka writer Takuboku Ishi

Japan gov't hesitant on energy saving amid US-Iran conflict despite calls for action

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2a/00m/0bu/017000c

Published: April 29, 2026 09:00

TOKYO -- Uncertainty over U.S.-Iran talks to end their conflict is making it hard for Asian countries to secure stable crude oil supplies through the

Survey finds over 30% of Tokyo kids in first to third grades own smartphones

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2a/00m/0na/027000c

Published: April 28, 2026 18:01

TOKYO -- Smartphone ownership among children in the first to third grades of elementary school topped 30% for the first time in fiscal 2025, while ove

Depopulating, aging west Japan town undergoes drastic reforms through 'smart downsizing'

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2a/00m/0na/026000c

Published: April 28, 2026 17:51

MISAKI, Okayama -- This depopulating and aging western Japan town has been undergoing drastic reforms as it pursues "smart downsizing" by letting go o

Osaka Expo 2025 panel eyes split of 32-37 bil. yen surplus between state and local bodies

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2a/00m/0na/011000c

Published: April 28, 2026 15:42

TOKYO -- A panel reviewing the 2025 Osaka Expo has compiled a draft report calling for any operating surplus, estimated at 32 billion yen to 37 billio

Editorial: 2 months since attack on Iran, an end needed to world-threatening conflict

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2a/00m/0op/013000c

Published: April 28, 2026 15:38

Two months have passed since the United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran. Although a temporary cease-fire has been agreed

Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI alliance

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2g/00m/0bu/018000c

Published: April 28, 2026 14:30

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Microsoft said Monday it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to ChatGPT maker OpenAI, the latest move to untether a close

Japan's tiniest municipality sells lifetime bathhouse tickets to boost name recognition

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2a/00m/0na/009000c

Published: April 28, 2026 14:07

FUNAHASHI, Toyama -- Japan's smallest municipality at just 3.47 square kilometers, is selling lifetime bathing rights to a local bathhouse to boost na

Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after 'Michael' biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2g/00m/0et/016000c

Published: April 28, 2026 12:30

NEW YORK (AP) -- Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of hi

The Mainichi News Quiz: Why are Japan gov't officials mulling 1% not 0% consumption tax?

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2a/00m/0et/015000c

Published: April 28, 2026 12:00

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for April 28 to test your news knowledge. Ready?Why are some Japanese

News in Easy English: Young monkey Punch holds toy less, plays more with other monkeys

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2a/00m/0na/024000c

Published: April 28, 2026 11:00

ICHIKAWA, Chiba -- A young Japanese macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba Prefecture became famous because he carried a stuffed toy. Now he is growing

Nissan lifts FY 2025 outlook to 50 bil. yen operating profit on weaker yen

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2g/00m/0bu/010000c

Published: April 28, 2026 10:30

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Nissan Motor Co. said Monday it expects to log an operating profit of 50 billion yen ($314 million) for the fiscal year ending in Mar

Marathon record-breaker says he underwent strict testing regime before smashing 2-hour barrie

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2g/00m/0sp/020000c

Published: April 28, 2026 08:45

LONDON (AP) -- Sabastian Sawe hopes the stringent testing regime he underwent before becoming the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in m

Nations gather for nuclear nonproliferation treaty review amid war in Iran

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2g/00m/0in/002000c

Published: April 28, 2026 08:00

NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- Political leaders and antinuclear activists from many countries came together in New York on Monday as officials set out to review

Weather agency ends 1-week advisory after M7.7 quake in northeastern Japan

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260428/p2g/00m/0na/006000c

Published: April 28, 2026 07:22

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The weather agency on Monday ended a weeklong advisory for an increased risk of a strong earthquake after a magnitude 7.7 temblor str

National treasure pagoda at west Japan's Rurikoji temple regains elegance after repairs

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2a/00m/0na/023000c

Published: April 28, 2026 07:00

YAMAGUCHI -- A major project to preserve and repair the five-storied pagoda at Rurikoji temple, a national treasure that was built in the Muromachi pe

Editorial: Japan's higher residency fees impose excessive burden on foreigners

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2a/00m/0op/014000c

Published: April 28, 2026 07:00

For foreign nationals in Japan, their residency status is their foundation for living in this country. It is unreasonable to impose an excessive burde

From 'Takaichi blues' to zero-yen holidays in Japan: Our 5 most-read stories from last week

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2a/00m/0na/025000c

Published: April 27, 2026 19:00

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between April 18 and 26. The first story wa

Overnight train stay event held at station in Fukuoka as concerts push hotel prices up

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2a/00m/0bu/021000c

Published: April 27, 2026 17:02

FUKUOKA -- An overnight event using a limited express train parked at a platform was recently held Hakata Station in this southwest Japan city, offeri

PM Takaichi opposes urging Japanese to save energy amid Middle East crisis

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2g/00m/0na/023000c

Published: April 27, 2026 17:00

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday took a negative stance on urging the Japanese public to limit energy usage amid supply uncert

Editorial: As nuclear war risks rise, Japan must help push for disarmament

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2a/00m/0op/018000c

Published: April 27, 2026 16:26

The danger of nuclear war is growing. The world's resolve to achieve a "planet free of nuclear weapons" is being tested again. With a series of global

Easy Japanese news in translation: 3 Asian elephants make debut at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260423/p2a/00m/0li/025000c

Published: April 27, 2026 16:00

On April 21, three Asian elephants made their debut at Tennoji Zoo in the city of Osaka. It is the first time in eight years for the zoo to keep eleph

BOJ likely to keep rate steady to assess Iran war, lift inflation forecast

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2g/00m/0bu/021000c

Published: April 27, 2026 15:03

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Bank of Japan began a two-day policy meeting on Monday to debate whether to raise its policy rate amid the prospect of inflationa

Miyazaki's new 'panorama box' displays show 85-year-old director's art still evolving

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2a/00m/0et/009000c

Published: April 27, 2026 12:59

TOKYO -- Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki's latest work will be unveiled in July. However, it is not a movie that fans will line up to see, but rather

Despite Russia's war, one Ukrainian city still gathers for midnight Chernobyl vigil

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2g/00m/0in/006000c

Published: April 27, 2026 08:54

SLAVUTYCH, Ukraine (AP) -- People streamed into the central square of Slavutych in the early hours of Sunday, placing candles on a large radiation haz

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260427/p2g/00m/0in/003000c

Published: April 27, 2026 08:21

TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) -- The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260426/p2g/00m/0in/023000c

Published: April 27, 2026 08:07

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies

Hidden costs weigh on Japan families despite free private high school tuition: survey

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260424/p2a/00m/0na/015000c

Published: April 27, 2026 07:00

TOKYO -- Despite tuition becoming free beginning this academic year, nearly half of parents of new first-year students at private high schools in Japa

Japan Forestry Agency expects good harvest of beech nuts loved by bears this year

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260424/p2a/00m/0na/006000c

Published: April 27, 2026 07:00

AKITA -- The Tohoku Regional Forest Office of Japan's Forestry Agency based in this city has reported that beech trees flowered in abundance this spri

Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260426/p2g/00m/0in/021000c

Published: April 26, 2026 23:30

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve said S

Material shortages due to oil crisis halt construction, building repair work in Japan

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260424/p2a/00m/0bu/016000c

Published: April 26, 2026 13:00

TOKYO -- As procurement of various materials grows more difficult due to intensifying tensions in the Middle East, moves are beginning to spread acros

Japan violinist who 'couldn't even peel an apple' takes over famed curry shop's flavor

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260424/p2a/00m/0et/017000c

Published: April 26, 2026 13:00

The aroma of spices begins to tease the nose a short walk into Higashimukikita shopping street from Kintetsu Nara Station in the western Japan city of

Trump says suspect was armed with multiple weapons at White House correspondents' dinner

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260426/p2g/00m/0in/009000c

Published: April 26, 2026 11:51

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is addressing reporters at the White House after he and other top leaders of the United States were evacuate

Trump unharmed after security incident at White House correspondents dinner; no injuries reported

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260426/p2g/00m/0in/006000c

Published: April 26, 2026 10:37

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump was uninjured and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House

Retro Japan: 'Herring mansion' in Otaru symbolizes prosperity in Meiji, Taisho eras

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260423/p2a/00m/0et/011000c

Published: April 26, 2026 09:00

OTARU, Hokkaido -- Perched on a hill in this northern Japan city overlooking the Sea of Japan, the Old Aoyama Villa stands as a testament to the prosp

'Protests are also public opinion': Japan's 'beginner' women driven by alarm over arms buildup

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260424/p2a/00m/0na/010000c

Published: April 26, 2026 09:00

TOKYO -- As the Japanese government has relaxed rules on weapons exports and increases defense spending, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signals eag

Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260426/p2g/00m/0in/002000c

Published: April 26, 2026 07:25

ISLAMABAD (AP) -- The latest ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran appeared to fail Saturday before they began, as Tehran's top diplomat

Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260425/p2g/00m/0in/022000c

Published: April 25, 2026 19:00

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korean prosecutors Friday requested a 30-year prison term for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol over allegations that he

Milan design week draws global creatives and makers despite war and economic worries

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260425/p2g/00m/0et/018000c

Published: April 25, 2026 17:00

MILAN (AP) -- Artist Maurizio Cattelan, the provocateur behind such works as a golden toilet titled "America," opened MilanDesignWeek by inviting peop

Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260425/p2g/00m/0in/012000c

Published: April 25, 2026 14:00

ISLAMABAD (AP) -- President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to meet with Iran's foreign minister, the W

'1% consumption tax' idea emerges in Japan, but feasibility of food-tax workaround unclear

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260424/p2a/00m/0na/034000c

Published: April 25, 2026 13:00

TOKYO -- A "workaround" is being discussed for the government's pledge to cut the consumption tax on food and beverages for two years: setting the rat

Japan's Yamaguchi Labor Bureau creates pictograms to boost safety in diverse workplaces

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260424/p2a/00m/0na/003000c

Published: April 25, 2026 13:00

YAMAGUCHI -- The Japanese labor ministry's Yamaguchi Labor Bureau has developed a set of pictograms to raise safety awareness and prevent workplace ac

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