We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between May 10 and ...

In this episode, Kings and Generals explores how Buddhism first entered Japan and gradually transformed the spiritual and political landscape. From its arrival via Korea to its acceptance by the ...

Here's what we know about the intersection between Japanese American history and those delicious red berries. At the turn of the 20th century, a large group of Japanese immigrants arrived in the U ...

From then on, the bushi, as the samurai were also called, made their mark on Japanese history with their exceptional fighting prowess, becoming emblematic of Japanese culture. The high point of ...

Rather than issue a formal statement, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is said to be planning to release a “personal message” to ...