https://www.europesays.com/1986347/ Geisha support group head in Japan says men naturally prefer young performers #japan #LatestArticles #MoreJapanNews #TheMainichi

https://www.alojapan.com/1243711/japan-ranks-lowest-in-quality-of-life-satisfaction-among-30-countries-happiness-survey/ Japan ranks lowest in quality of life satisfaction among 30 countries: happiness survey #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #LatestArticles #news #Polls #SocialIssues #TheMainichi 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 TOKYO — Japanese people have the lowest satisfaction and expectations for “quality of life” among 30 countries, while just 60% are happy, a global survey has shown.
 
 Ipsos, a g…

https://www.alojapan.com/1243525/fish-fossil-found-in-hokkaido-named-new-species/ Fish fossil found in Hokkaido named new species #animals #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #MoreScienceNews #news #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Akira Ota holds the fossil of what was determined to be a new fish species, after commenting, “I was excited when I thought it might be a new species,” at the Hobetsu Museum in the town of Mukawa, Hokkaido, on April 9, 2025. (Mainichi/Kimi…

https://www.alojapan.com/1243523/condemned-manor-house-in-hokkaido-gets-reprieve-as-important-cultural-property/ Condemned manor house in Hokkaido gets reprieve as important cultural property #History&Festivals #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTopics #Japan #LatestArticles #TheMainichi #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This photo taken March 3, 2025, shows a tatami room in the former Soma family residence, a national important cultural property, in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. (Kyodo)
 
 HAKODATE (Kyodo) — The history of the former Soma f…

https://www.alojapan.com/1242312/japan-asks-us-to-drop-reciprocal-tariffs-calls-them-regrettable/ Japan asks US to drop reciprocal tariffs, calls them regrettable #Japan #LatestArticles #news #politics #TheMainichi #Tokyo #TokyoNews #東京 #東京都 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 18, 2024. (Mainichi)
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan has conveyed its “extreme regret” over the reciprocal tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, urging Washing…

https://www.alojapan.com/1242101/what-are-the-aims-and-challenges-for-osaka-expos-ride-sharing-services-3/ What are the aims and challenges for Osaka Expo’s ride-sharing services? #Japan #LatestArticles #NewsNavigator #Opinion&Analysis #Osaka #OsakaTopics #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A sign attached to a car for the start of ride-sharing services is seen in Osaka’s Fukushima Ward on May 31, 2024. (Mainichi/Maiko Umeda) 
 
 The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have…

https://www.alojapan.com/1241944/easy-japanese-news-in-translation-scallop-fishing-starts-in-nemuro-bay-in-hokkaido/ Easy Japanese news in translation: Scallop fishing starts in Nemuro Bay in Hokkaido #EasyJapaneseNewsInTranslation #Hokkaido #HokkaidoNews #Japan #LatestArticles #news #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #北海道 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Mainichi/Hiroaki Homma)
 
 Scallop fishing for the spring season has begun in Nemuro Bay in Hokkaido. Many big scallops were caught, and the port became lively. On April 1, four boats caugh…

https://www.alojapan.com/1241862/osaka-governor-urges-expo-2025-site-to-open-earlier-amid-wait-time-fears/ Osaka governor urges Expo 2025 site to open earlier amid wait time fears #History&Festivals #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Participants in a “test run” for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, take photos at the venue on April 4, 2025, in the city of Osaka’s Konohana Ward. (Mainichi/Takehiko Onishi)
 
 OSAKA — Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura on April 8 called…

https://www.alojapan.com/1241788/baseball-takahashi-pitches-gem-as-yakult-edges-hanshin/ Baseball: Takahashi pitches gem as Yakult edges Hanshin #Baseball #Japan #LatestArticles #news #sports #TheMainichi #Tokyo #TokyoNews #東京 #東京都 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Keiji Takahashi of the Yakult Swallows pitches against the Hanshin Tigers at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on April 8, 2025. (Kyodo)
 
 NISHINOMIYA, Japan (Kyodo) — Keiji Takahashi threw eight shutout innings, outdueling Hiroto Sa…

https://www.alojapan.com/1241746/west-japan-mayor-apologizes-for-condolence-trips-remark-over-tours-of-a-bombed-cities/ West Japan mayor apologizes for ‘condolence trips’ remark over tours of A-bombed cities #Japan #JapanTrips #LatestArticles #Lifestyle&Health #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #travel #trips 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Shimonoseki Mayor Shintaro Maeda explains his remarks at the municipal assembly meeting, at the city hall in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on Sept. 25, 2024. (Mainichi/Yasuhisa Yamamoto)
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https://www.alojapan.com/1241199/japan-releases-commemorative-500-yen-coin-for-osaka-expo/ Japan releases commemorative 500 yen coin for Osaka Expo #Japan #LatestArticles #Osaka #OsakaTopics #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This supplied photo shows the front side of the commemorative 500 yen coin for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, featuring its official mascot Myaku-Myaku. (Kyodo)
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan on Tuesday released a commemorative 500 yen coin for the World…

https://www.alojapan.com/1240451/weather-station-chief-punished-for-drunk-observations-at-okinawas-ishigaki-airport/ Weather station chief punished for drunk observations at Okinawa’s Ishigaki airport #Japan #LatestArticles #MoreJapanNews #news #Okinawa #OkinawaNews #TheMainichi #沖縄 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 New Ishigaki Airport is seen in Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, in this March 10, 2022, file photo taken from the Mainichi Shimbun aircraft “Kibo.” (Mainichi) 
 
 FUKUOKA — The chief of the aviation weather station on I…

https://www.alojapan.com/1240183/what-are-the-aims-and-challenges-for-osaka-expos-ride-sharing-services-2/ What are the aims and challenges for Osaka Expo’s ride-sharing services? #Japan #LatestArticles #NewsNavigator #Opinion&Analysis #Osaka #OsakaTopics #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A sign attached to a car for the start of ride-sharing services is seen in Osaka’s Fukushima Ward on May 31, 2024. (Mainichi/Maiko Umeda) 
 
 The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have…

https://www.alojapan.com/1240089/japan-imperial-couple-visits-iwoto-in-1st-stop-for-wwii-80th-anniv-2/ Japan imperial couple visits Iwoto in 1st stop for WWII 80th anniv. #Japan #JapanTrips #LatestArticles #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #trips #UnitedStates 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 This photo taken in October 2023 shows Iwoto Island in the Pacific Ocean. (Kyodo)
 
 TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday arrived on Iwoto Island in the Pacific, the site of a fierce World War II battle bet…

https://www.alojapan.com/1239728/explosive-level-of-methane-gas-detected-at-osaka-expo-venue/ ‘Explosive level’ of methane gas detected at Osaka Expo venue #Crime&Accidents #History&Festivals #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan venue with the giant wooden roof called the “Grand Ring” is seen on Yumeshima island in Osaka’s Konohana Ward in this photo taken from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter on Feb. 28, …

https://www.alojapan.com/1239587/big-mac-index-shows-japan-train-fares-good-value-among-g7-nations-tokyo-think-tank/ ‘Big Mac Index’ shows Japan train fares good value among G7 nations: Tokyo think tank #business #canada #corporate #France #Germany #Italy #Japan #LatestArticles #TheMainichi #Tokyo #TokyoTopics #UnitedStates #東京 #東京都 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A train passes on an overhead section in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward on Jan. 29, 2023. (Mainichi)
 
 TOKYO — Although rail operators in Japan have been announcing pric…

https://www.alojapan.com/1239549/chinas-lunar-new-year-travel-rush-kicks-into-high-gear-with-9-billion-trips-expected/ China’s Lunar New Year travel rush kicks into high gear with 9 billion trips expected #Asia&Oceania #China #Japan #JapanTrips #LatestArticles #SouthKorea #TheMainichi #trips #world 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A woman directs passengers at the departure hall at the Beijing West Railway Station ahead of the Lunar New Year in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
 
 BEIJING (AP) — China’s Lunar N…

https://www.alojapan.com/1238160/tokyo-cosmetics-retail-workers-suicide-recognized-as-caused-by-boss-power-harassment/ Tokyo cosmetics retail worker’s suicide recognized as caused by boss’ power harassment #Crime&Accidents #Japan #LatestArticles #news #SocialIssues #TheMainichi #Tokyo #TokyoNews #東京 #東京都 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The former D-up Corp. employee, whose suicide was recognized as due to power harassment by the company president, is seen in this photo provided by her bereaved family.
 
 TOKYO — The sui…

https://www.alojapan.com/1238114/fire-damages-brazils-osaka-expo-pavilion-no-injuries-reported/ Fire damages Brazil’s Osaka Expo pavilion, no injuries reported #Crime&Accidents #Japan #LatestArticles #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Visitors take commemorative photos during an Osaka Expo venue test run, in Osaka’s Konohana Ward, April 4, 2025. (Mainichi/Takehiko Onishi)
 
 OSAKA — A fire broke out at the Brazilian Pavilion for the Osaka Expo here on the eveni…

https://www.alojapan.com/1237947/blue-impulse-jets-to-fly-over-iconic-tower-of-the-sun-osaka-castle-on-expo-opening-day/ Blue Impulse jets to fly over iconic Tower of the Sun, Osaka Castle on Expo opening day #Japan #LatestArticles #MoreJapanNews #news #Osaka #OsakaNews #TheMainichi #大阪 #大阪府 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (Mainichi)
 
 TOKYO — The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF)’s Blue Impulse aerobatics team will fly above several landmarks in Osaka Prefecture before showcasing a performance flight above the Osaka Expo venue around…