Japanese manga including 'Attack on Titan' among books targeted as US school bans rise
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some questions readers may have about the increasing book bans in U.S. schools, and the popular Japanese maga titles on t
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some questions readers may have about the increasing book bans in U.S. schools, and the popular Japanese maga titles on t
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The origins of the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto go back to the early Edo period (1603-1867), during the 17th century. At the time, there was an ear
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ANGERS, France (Kyodo) -- Japan's Kao Miura claimed second after a strong men's free skate at the Grand Prix de France on Sunday, the opening tourname
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TOKYO -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi topped a Mainichi Shimbun poll on who the public favors as the next prime minister, followed by Defense Ministe
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese manga artist and conservative commentator Yoshinori Kobayashi sued the government on Monday, arguing that a recent revision
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for strengthening ties between Japan and China but who struggled to manage affairs
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Shogi player Tomoka Nishiyama said Monday she will exercise her right to join the game's main professional "kishi" ranks as the first
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Makuuchi division rankings for the Nov. 8-22 Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center, released Monday by the Japan Sum
