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Japan's smallest town launches 'Project Darwin' combining nature study and English
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (490+ words) June 20, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) HAYAKAWA, Yamanashi -- Japan's least populous town here with about 800 residents has launched a new program focused on nature study and English education. Under "Project Darwin," elementary school children learn English and natural science in the forests of…...
Japan sees rise in rogue repair firms charging exorbitant fees for home emergencies
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (315+ words) June 20, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) NAGOYA -- Across Japan, more people are falling victim to rogue contractors who pose as repair specialists for toilets and other household water fixtures and then demand exorbitant fees. The question is how these schemes work and how…...
No more squatting: local Japan gov't headquarters upgrading toilets to Western style - The Mainichi
17+ hour, 27+ min ago (344+ words) June 19, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) NAGOYA -- The Aichi Prefectural Government's main building is replacing almost all of its old squat toilets with Western-style ones, to the delight of staff. Previously, Japanese-style squat toilets had made up about half of the facilities at…...
Nara supplies 80% of Japan's watermelon seeds as breeding tests reach peak season
16+ hour, 37+ min ago (248+ words) June 19, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) TAWARAMOTO, Nara -- As the peak watermelon harvest season gets underway in Japan, fruit evaluations aimed at improving watermelon varieties are being conducted at Hagihara Farm, a seed company in this western Japan town. The company harvests watermelons…...
Motorbike police in Japan's Hyogo Pref. to don new summer uniform to beat the heat
19+ hour, 12+ min ago (229+ words) June 19, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) KOBE -- Hyogo Prefectural Police in western Japan have unveiled a new summer uniform for motorcycle police officers, developed over a two-year period as part of efforts to prevent heatstroke. The force plans to begin introducing the new…...
Legend Shunsuke Nakamura a source of strength for Japan in coaching role at World Cup
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (285+ words) June 19, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) DALLAS, Texas (Mainichi) -- Former playmaker Shunsuke Nakamura, who in April became an assistant coach for Japan's national soccer squad, is one of the country's trailblazing legends now supporting the 26 players competing in the World Cup hosted in…...
Taiwan leader Lai urges China to renounce use of force - The Mainichi
21+ hour, 2+ min ago (459+ words) June 19, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) TAIPEI (Kyodo) -- Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te on Thursday urged China to renounce the use of force against Taiwan, saying the self-ruled island is willing to engage in exchanges and cooperation with the mainland under principles of equality…...
Chicken prices hit record high in Japan, forcing changes to bento menus - The Mainichi
19+ hour, 59+ min ago (754+ words) June 19, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) TOKYO -- As prices for a wide range of foods continue to climb across Japan, chicken and eggs -- long regarded as affordable staples for budget-conscious consumers -- have also remained stubbornly expensive. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries…...
Easy Japanese news in translation: Runners enjoy watermelon during race in Chiba Prefecture
18+ hour, 34+ min ago (207+ words) Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu. The page may not be displayed properly if the Java Script is deactivated on your browser. The "Tomisato watermelon road race" was held on June 14 in…...
Chicken prices hit record high in Japan, forcing changes to bento menus
19+ hour, 59+ min ago (754+ words) June 19, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) TOKYO -- As prices for a wide range of foods continue to climb across Japan, chicken and eggs -- long regarded as affordable staples for budget-conscious consumers -- have also remained stubbornly expensive. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries…...