TOKYO -- The high temperature in central Tokyo topped 35 degrees Celsius on July 7, marking the capital's first "extremely ...

Scuba divers celebrated Tanabata, or the star festival, off the coast of Sado Island in central Japan on July 5. Tanabata is often celebrated by writing wishes onto slips of paper and hanging them on ...

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between June 28 ...

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan must diversify trade ties beyond the U.S. market to mitigate risks and focus on partnerships with ...

Investors await U.S. President Donald Trump's July 9 deadline for trade partners to strike deals on tariffs with a degree of ...

Thailand’s casino bill falters, tourism subsidy faces hotel withdrawals, and key human trafficking case sparks crackdown.