We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between March 29 ...

The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly ... take “necessary” measures against those groups if they use the ceasefire to regroup, train or launch attacks. Already on Thursday ...

Eighteen months after having a cesarean birth, a "dinner plate-sized" surgical tool was found inside a woman's abdomen in Auckland, New Zealand.

As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer?

The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the ...

I'll spare you the customary rant about the highs and lows of using the British railway system. Instead, let me tell you ...

The country responsible for one of the world's most robust train networks has broken new ground on 3D-printed transit ...

The video shows a man rushing to catch his train with his dog in tow. Owning and loving a pet is a rewarding experience, but with it comes the important responsibility of ensuring their safety and ...

The family of a Sri Lankan woman who died in a detention centre in Japan in 2021 is planning to ... last days to help determine the cause of her death. The case involving Wishma Sandamali, who ...

TOKYO -- Japanese rail stocks rose on Thursday against an overall drop in Tokyo shares, as investors flocked to issues that are insulated from the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's ...

Scroll down to learn more about it. A near-death experience, like slipping under a moving train, can leave a pet deeply traumatized. This is when your fur baby end up developing the fear of travel ...

Trespassing incidents at a central Japan train station depot depicted in the popular anime film "Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time" have become an increasingly serious issue, the operator said ...