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Many Americans are witnessing immigration arrests for the first time and reacting

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250621/p2g/00m/0in/026000c

Published: June 21, 2025 21:00

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Adam Greenfield was home nursing a cold when his girlfriend raced in to tell him Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles were p

Japan military set up 147 'comfort stations' in Okinawa during WWII; women's fates unknown

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250621/p2a/00m/0na/014000c

Published: June 21, 2025 17:00

NAHA -- As wartime Japan fully deployed its troops in Okinawa Prefecture in March 1944, about a year before the ground battle against U.S. forces bega

Memorial service held in Fukuoka for American POWs executed near end of WWII

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250621/p2a/00m/0na/011000c

Published: June 21, 2025 16:43

FUKUOKA -- A memorial service was held here to honor American prisoners of war executed by Imperial Japanese Army personnel on June 20, 1945 -- less t

Individuals who spread false info about Hyogo governor candidate referred to prosecutors

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250621/p2a/00m/0na/008000c

Published: June 21, 2025 15:47

KOBE -- Several people involved in spreading multiple false posts on X (formerly Twitter) about Kazumi Inamura, a candidate in last fall's Hyogo guber

Federal judge blocks Trump effort to keep Harvard from hosting foreign students

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250621/p2g/00m/0in/016000c

Published: June 21, 2025 14:27

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration's efforts to keep Harvard University from hosting international students

Editorial: Directionless G7 must find its footing after Trump-dominated Canada summit

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250621/p2a/00m/0op/002000c

Published: June 21, 2025 13:46

In an effort to portray unity at all costs, the Group of Seven (G7) advanced industrial nations has failed to deliver a clear message or offer any eff

Japan regular parliament session to end Sun. ahead of key national election

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250621/p2g/00m/0na/011000c

Published: June 21, 2025 11:22

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- This year's 150-day regular parliamentary session will end on Sunday, around a month ahead of a crucial national election for the rul

Despite cost, nearly half in Japan buy usual rice brands, just 16% trying reserve: survey

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250620/p2a/00m/0bu/017000c

Published: June 21, 2025 09:00

TOKYO -- About half of consumers in Japan continue to buy their usual brand-name rice despite surging prices, while fewer than 20% are willing to purc

Lone Japanese activist attracts attention from foreigners through videos posted online

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250620/p2a/00m/0na/019000c

Published: June 21, 2025 09:00

TOKYO -- In late May, a 49-year-old man was seen speaking to passersby in front of JR Shinjuku Station in the Japanese capital, with a handmade sign t

Hyogo Gov. referred to prosecutors over election law violation in west Japan pref.

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250620/p2a/00m/0na/021000c

Published: June 20, 2025 19:19

KOBE -- Hyogo Prefectural Police on June 20 sent documents on Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the Public Offices El

Senior Tokyo police, prosecutor apologize to machinery maker over illegal probe

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250620/p2a/00m/0na/015000c

Published: June 20, 2025 18:40

YOKOHAMA -- Two top Tokyo police and prosecution officials apologized in person to current and former executives of machinery maker Ohkawara Kakohki C

A river overflows in southern China, stranding people and turning streets into canals

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250620/p2g/00m/0in/037000c

Published: June 20, 2025 18:30

BEIJING (AP) -- Rescue workers used rubber dinghies to evacuate people and deliver food and water Wednesday after floodwaters overwhelmed towns in sou

Appeals court lets Trump keep control of National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250620/p2g/00m/0in/031000c

Published: June 20, 2025 17:30

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- An appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to keep control of National Guard troops he deployed to Los Angeles fo

Easy Japanese news in translation: 'Berabo kite' exhibition held in Akita Prefecture

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250619/p2a/00m/0na/003000c

Published: June 20, 2025 16:00

An exhibition of Noshiro's "berabo kites," known for their tongue-sticking-out face painting, is being held in an old building in the city of Noshiro,

Editorial: Political parties must not use 'fact-checking' to silence criticism

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250620/p2a/00m/0op/012000c

Published: June 20, 2025 15:42

As Japan braces for the summer House of Councillors election, political parties are taking steps against false information that has spread on social m

Bogaerts homers among 4 hits as Padres beat Dodgers 5-3 to avoid four-game sweep

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250620/p2g/00m/0sp/039000c

Published: June 20, 2025 15:30

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Xander Bogaerts homered among his four hits and scored three runs, and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Th

'No justified wars': Ceremony marks 80 years since WWII bombings of Fukuoka by US

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250620/p2a/00m/0na/010000c

Published: June 20, 2025 14:45

FUKUOKA -- Marking 80 years since the devastating air raids on this southwest Japan city that left over 1,000 people in the city center dead or missin

Japan Photo Journal: 700 hydrangeas welcome visitors to Yokohama English Garden

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250620/p2a/00m/0na/006000c

Published: June 20, 2025 13:50

Visitors are surrounded by lush scenery during a hydrangea festival at Yokohama English Garden in the city's Nishi Ward, June 19, 2025. Seven hundred

News in Easy English: Hot sunny days during Japan's rainy season. What's happening?

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250618/p2a/00m/0na/016000c

Published: June 20, 2025 11:00

TOKYO -- On June 17, many parts of Japan became very hot. In the Kanto area (around Tokyo), the temperature went over 35 degrees Celsius for the first

Trump says he'll decide whether US will directly attack Iran within 2 weeks

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250620/p2g/00m/0in/011000c

Published: June 20, 2025 09:51

BEERSHEBA, Israel (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Thursday he will decide within two weeks whether the U.S. military will get directly involved in

70% of polled A/C users in Japan report musty odors due to mold; Panasonic offers tips

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250619/p2a/00m/0li/026000c

Published: June 20, 2025 07:00

TOKYO -- As summer-like heat arrives in Japan, many people are noticing unpleasant musty smells when starting to use their air conditioners again. Aro

Ukraine woman takes Shikoku pilgrimage in Japan, hopes family can join when peace returns

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250619/p2a/00m/0na/013000c

Published: June 20, 2025 07:00

TAKAMATSU -- A Ukrainian woman working in Japan after leaving her war-torn homeland recounted her experience walking the Buddhist pilgrimage routes in

After spouse passes, Japan woman 'uplifted' by alternate online political info, candidates

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250619/p2a/00m/0na/020000c

Published: June 20, 2025 07:00

TOKYO -- In the Japanese capital in mid-May, a woman planning to run in this summer's House of Councillors election was delivering a speech on the bas

US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250619/p2g/00m/0in/022000c

Published: June 19, 2025 19:13

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all a

Japan Innovation Party lawmaker suspected of unauthorized use of campaigner names in report

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250619/p2a/00m/0na/025000c

Published: June 19, 2025 17:44

OSAKA -- Nippon Ishin (the Japan Innovation Party) lawmaker Kaoru Nishida is suspected of unauthorized use of supporter names in the financial report

Editorial: Japan LDP's cash handouts closer to pork-barreling than genuine help

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250619/p2a/00m/0op/023000c

Published: June 19, 2025 16:03

A government plan to give cash handouts to all individuals in Japan is nothing more than an electioneering scheme that will only increase the burden f

Osaka Pref. care home worker arrested for alleged sexual abuse of dementia patients

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250619/p2a/00m/0na/017000c

Published: June 19, 2025 15:18

OSAKA -- A male care worker was arrested by Osaka Prefectural Police on June 18 on suspicion of penetrative sexual assault of two women in their 80s w

Shohei Ohtani's pitching debut for Dodgers marred by run, but he shines at the plate in 6-3 win

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250617/p2g/00m/0sp/023000c

Published: June 17, 2025 15:18

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shohei Ohtani gave up a pair of two-strike hits and a run in his Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut against the San Diego Padres o

Tokyo area man admits to strangling woman, dismembering her body at his home in 2018

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250617/p2a/00m/0na/014000c

Published: June 17, 2025 15:00

A 31-year-old man in the eastern Japan city of Saitama near Tokyo, who had been arrested on suspicion of theft, was served with a fresh arrest warrant

Israel orders 300,000 people in Tehran to evacuate while Trump issues ominous warning

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250617/p2g/00m/0in/027000c

Published: June 17, 2025 15:00

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) -- Israel warned hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate the middle of Iran's capital as Israel's air campaign on Tehran app

Dangerous heat expected in wide areas of Japan on June 17; heatstroke alert issued

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250617/p2a/00m/0na/004000c

Published: June 17, 2025 14:32

TOKYO -- The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and the Ministry of the Environment have issued a "heatstroke alert" for Chiba, Ibaraki, Wakayama and K

Japan project to nurture film creators unveiled in Cannes with director Kore-eda as judge

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250616/p2a/00m/0et/019000c

Published: June 17, 2025 13:00

CANNES, France -- A Japanese visual media business has launched a project to encourage next-generation creators to produce original films with the aim

Mayor of Japan's Yokosuka drove uninsured vehicle wrong way on 1-way street

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250617/p2a/00m/0na/007000c

Published: June 17, 2025 12:22

YOKOHAMA -- The mayor of the city of Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture announced on June 16 that he was issued a ticket while driving, and that a police

The Mainichi News Quiz: How many women are running in the Tokyo Metro Assembly race?

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250611/p2a/00m/0et/022000c

Published: June 17, 2025 12:00

How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Dec. 7 to test your news knowledge. Ready?How many female candidat

Trump is departing the G7 early as conflict between Israel and Iran shows signs of intensifying

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250617/p2g/00m/0in/012000c

Published: June 17, 2025 11:07

KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) -- President Donald Trump is abruptly leaving the Group of Seven summit, departing a day early Monday as the conflict between

News in Easy English: Tokyo police teach Nepalese students about how to avoid crime

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250611/p2a/00m/0na/028000c

Published: June 17, 2025 11:00

TOKYO -- Police in Tokyo held a special class on May 31 to help foreign students stay away from crime and other dangers. Around 40 students from Nepal

Shohei Ohtani to make his long-awaited return to the mound in an abbreviated start for the Dodgers

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250617/p2g/00m/0sp/014000c

Published: June 17, 2025 10:02

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shohei Ohtani is set to make his highly anticipated Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut, 643 days after the two-way superstar had e

Trump urges all of Tehran to evacuate 'immediately' in new social media post

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250617/p2g/00m/0in/008000c

Published: June 17, 2025 09:42

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Monday posted on his social media site an ominous message calling for the immediate evacuation of t

G7 leaders want to contain the Israel-Iran conflict, as Trump calls for talks between the countries

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250617/p2g/00m/0in/004000c

Published: June 17, 2025 07:47

KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) -- World leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Canada scrambled Monday to find a way to contain the conflict between Israel

'Silent storytellers': 11 aircraft shelters in southwest Japan city recall wartime history

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250616/p2a/00m/0na/012000c

Published: June 17, 2025 07:00

USA, OITA -- Eleven "entaigo" concrete bunkers, which were built to protect military aircraft from air raids, still remain in this southwestern Japan

Thousands queue online daily for 1st-come, 1st-served advance tix for 'no line' Osaka Expo

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250616/p2a/00m/0na/016000c

Published: June 17, 2025 07:00

OSAKA -- Two months into Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, ticket sales have picked up, with daily visitor numbers trending upward. Every day at around midnigh

Japanese literary scholar Keene's reflections on haiku rhythm, travels of Matsuo Basho

https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250614/p2a/00m/0et/023000c

Published: June 17, 2025 07:00

Donald Keene's journey tracing the footsteps of haiku poet Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) in Basho's masterpiece "Oku no Hosomichi," which Keene later trans

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