Ready, set, snooze: Sleep-deprived Japanese compete for best-rested
Self-described elite "competitive sleepers" vied to nap the fastest and deepest in a Tokyo contest organized by a mattress company.
Self-described elite "competitive sleepers" vied to nap the fastest and deepest in a Tokyo contest organized by a mattress company.
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OITA -- Oita Prefecture in Kyushu, southwestern Japan, will begin collecting its new lodging tax from stays on June 1, 2027, Gov. Kiichiro Sato has an
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ICHIKAWA, Chiba -- The mayor of this city east of Japan's capital gave an incorrect explanation at a news conference concerning the city's decision to
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YAMAGUCHI -- The evening illumination of Joeiji Temple's Sesshu Garden, a national historic site and place of scenic beauty in this western Japan city
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- As colder weather sets in, taking a warm bath is an important way to ward off the chill and relax both body and mind.In Japan, a shop
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The administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seeking a major increase in the budget for the Cabinet Public Affairs Office, which ha
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese farm minister Kazuo Yana on Tuesday continued to be pressed for answers amid a string of allegations concerning his past con
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Five Malaysian nationals have been arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle a total of around 5 kilograms of cocaine from Malay
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan-U.S. talks on steps to prevent crimes by U.S. military personnel following the alleged murder of a local woman by a U.S. Marine
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TOKYO -- Yusuke Takahashi, representative and creative director of CFCL, won the grand prize in the 2026 Mainichi Fashion Grand Prix, while Terumasa N
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How closely have you been following events in Japan? Try The Mainichi News Quiz for Oct. 13 to test your news knowledge. Ready?What are Japan's four l
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TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering resuming intake of foreign meal preparation workers for medical and welfare facilities as well as scho
